Joy Oladokun — “Shelter”
As you read this, I’m unpacking from a move (which is why there’ve been so many short pieces this week.) I wish I could say this is a new song but, unfortunately, it’s almost a year old. That doesn’t make…
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VIDEO: PWR BTTM — “West Texas”
A week ago, as of the time you’re reading this, I was crossing the street holding hands with my girlfriend in downtown Manhattan — not exactly a place with a scarcity of queers. We crossed with the light and some…
VIDEO: Courtney Marie Andrews — “Put the Fire Out”
If you missed Courtney Marie Andrews’ album, Honest Life, the first time around, I’m here to remind you about it because it’s gorgeous and was one of the best albums last year. She’s also here to remind you about it…
VIDEO: Anielle Reid and Matthew Brookshire — “Dead Romance”
I think the only thing more mesmerizing than watching these two perform together would be to see it live. But alas, not all of us can live in Jersey. (And isn’t that a good thing?) What I love about this…
Mandy Rowden — 1,000 Miles
Mandy Rowden’s voice is the sonic equivalent of a thousand-yard stare. She can turn any song into something that’s road-beaten and worn around the edges. Her turn on “Amazing Grace” on this album makes me wonder what she’d do with…