Music

Miley Cyrus, a white woman wearing a white tank top with tattoos, is on stage singing into a microphone.

Knee-Jerk Biphobia: What Responses to Miley Cyrus’s Breakup Say about Queer Erasure

by Elly Belle
August 19, 2019 at 8:59am
Miley Cyrus isn’t “back” just because she’s dating a woman. She’s always been queer. Read more »
Portrait of Nichole Perkins by Sylvie Rosokoff

BitchTapes: Southern Gothic Glamour

by Nichole Perkins
August 12, 2019 at 12:00pm
Throw a pinch of salt over your shoulder, turn your face to the moon, and check out Nichole Perkins’s playlist—the perfect Southern gothic soundtrack. Read more »
Megan Thee Stallion, a brownskinned Black woman with a blue and green weave, performs on stage

Straight Capitalism, No Chaser: Brands Are Butting into “Hot Girl Summer” to Make a Quick Buck

by Brooklyn White
August 5, 2019 at 3:55pm
As the phrase #HotGirlSummer has gained visibility, an onslaught of brands attempting to commodify Megan Thee Stallion’s lifestyle. Read more »
A photo of artist Sizzy Rocket, a white woman with dark hair and many tattoos. Sizzy sits on a bed and is pouting.

Take It or Leave It: Sizzy Rocket on Creating Pop Music Just for Queer Women

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
July 26, 2019 at 4:34pm
“Younger queer artists definitely inspire me every day to just be truer to myself. Because I didn’t have that example.” Read more »
four white women and one Black woman from a girl group look puzzled together

Popaganda: 20 Years of Girl Power

by Carmen Rios
July 24, 2019 at 7:29pm
We look back on the impact of the Spice Girls as they embark on their reunion tour—and examine whether the ’90s promises of girl power have come to pass. Read more »
four white women rockers with different colored hair look right at the camera

Dig Me Out: Sleater-Kinney’s Newfound Gen Z Audience is No Accident

by Elana Spivack
July 19, 2019 at 8:58am
Together, Gen Z’s coming of age and Sleater-Kinney’s return create the perfect storm. Read more »
A photo of artist Lil Nas X. Lil Nas X, a black boy, wears a bright outfit and his signature cowboy hat.

Beyond Expectations: Lil Nas X Forges a Freer, More Fluid Hip Hop

by Aurielle Marie
July 11, 2019 at 2:21pm
Lil Nas X is as interested in complicating genre as he is in complicating expectations of men in the music industry. Read more »
Taylor Swift, a white woman with blond bangs and pink lipstick, poses on a red carpet

Teardrops On My Guitar: Taylor Swift Losing Her Masters Is a Sexist Tale as Old as Time

by Victoria Sands
July 8, 2019 at 10:25am
Record labels maintain control over original recordings in exchange for investing in the artist. Read more »
Photo of Maryze holding a eucalyptus branch

BitchTapes: Heat

by Maryze
July 5, 2019 at 11:50am
The power that comes from women’s rage is one of the reasons why angry women have been shamed throughout history. Read more »
A photo from Taylor Swift's "You Need to Calm Down" music video, with Taylor holding a drink and wearing bedazzled sunglasses in a pink fur coat.

Do We Need to Calm Down?: A Roundtable about Taylor Swift and Classism in Music Videos

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
July 3, 2019 at 6:41pm
“Did [Taylor Swift] create something groundbreaking that liberated queer and trans people of color? Did she create an era-defining gay anthem that’s universally likable? No, but why should we expect her to?” Read more »

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