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Sylvester's “Live at the Opera House” was recorded on March 11, 1979.

Music

September LGBTQ music: Posthumous releases by SOPHIE and Sylvester

By Steve Erickson

Bi indie pop star Clairo's "Charm" released on July 12.

Music

July LGBTQ music: Clairo’s ‘Charm’ and Lava La Rue’s ‘Starface’

By Steve Erickson

Meet Tonewall, a queer a cappella group based in NYC.

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Finding community and embracing oneself through song, sans instruments: Meet Tonewall, a queer a cappella group

070_Arooj Aftab_Night Reign_cred. Kate Sterlin

Music

June LGBTQ music: Arooj Aftab and Pride Month Barbie

By Steve Erickson

'Hit Me Hard and Soft," by Billie Eilish, is her most solid work yet.

Music

May LGBTQ music: Billie Eilish and Adeem the Artist

By Steve Erickson

Britton Smith and The Sting performs on stage.

Music

Britton Smith straddles the intersection of music, faith, and identity

By Meron Tebeje

Claire Rousay is pictured in conjunction with her album release in April.

Music

April LGBTQ music: Pet Shop Boys and Claire Rousay

By Steve Erickson

Justin Elizabeth Sayre (left) with Matt Scharfglass on bass, Tracy Stark on piano, and Don Kelly on drums.

Music

Justin Elizabeth Sayre’s captivating show is a love letter to the Beat generation

By Bobby Hankinson

Fabi Reyna of Reyna Tropical.

Music

March LGBTQ music: Judas Priest and Reyna Tropical

By Steve Erickson

Music

Boygenius’ big night, Tracy Chapman’s performance highlight 2024 Grammys

By Matt Tracy

Brittany Howard's "What Now" debuts Feb. 9.

Music

February LGBTQ music: Brittany Howard and Astrit Ismaili

By Steve Erickson

Sleater-Kinney's "Little Rope" debuts Jan. 19.

Music

January LGBTQ music: Kali Uchis and Sleater-Kinney

By Steve Erickson

"Long Live Montero," a documentary on Lil Nas X and his 2022-23 tour, hits HBO and MAX on Jan. 27 at 8 p.m.

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Documentary on Lil Nas X’s ‘Long Live Montero’ tour to debut on HBO Jan. 27

By Matt Tracy

"Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé," which debuted earlier this month, chronicles the music star's 2023 world tour.

Music

In New York City’s queer bars, Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ remains unmuted

By Vincent Anthony

Troye Sivan's "Something to Give Each Other" is one of the high-water marks in a weak year for pop.

Music

October LGBTQ music: Troye Sivan and Yeule

By Steve Erickson 1

John Osborne and TJ Osborne of Brothers Osborne.

Music

September LGBTQ music: Brothers Osborne and Jlin

By Steve Erickson

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