James Wilson (Paisley Fields) Talks Queer Country, Bowery Electric Show

James Wilson (Paisley Fields) Talks Queer Country, Bowery Electric Show

ByRachel CholstOct 23, 2018

In case you didn’t notice, I have a lot to say about queer people and I have a lot to say about country music. Sometimes those two interests even combine! Several of the most prominent bands and artists in queer…

INTERVIEW: The Good Graces

INTERVIEW: The Good Graces

ByRachel CholstJun 21, 2017

Singer-songwriter Kim Ware, the central force behind roving collective The Good Graces gave me some insight into her incredible upcoming album, Set Your Sights. It’ll be out on July 7 and you’ll hear more from me about it then! For…

INTERVIEW: Matthew Ryan

INTERVIEW: Matthew Ryan

ByRachel CholstMay 19, 2017

Last week, Matthew Ryan released his remarkable new album, Hustle Up Starlings. Matt wrote some thoughtful answers to my questions, below. 1. What made you say to yourself: wait — I’ve got at least one more album in me? That…

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INTERVIEW: Pete Mancini

ByRachel CholstMay 15, 2017

Longtime friend of the blog, Pete Mancini, was kind enough to give us insights on his fantastic new album, Foothill Freeway. Thanks, Pete! — Foothill Freeway is a really impressive body of work. So where, exactly, are you from and…

INTERVIEW: M. Lockwood Porter

INTERVIEW: M. Lockwood Porter

ByRachel CholstOct 26, 2016

Haven’t done one of these in a while. This time around, instead of sending a list of questions, Max and I wrote back and forth. This exchange mostly involved Max gently reminding me to ask him more questions. I appreciate…