“Hat tips to both of them for getting a bunch of half-drunk festival-goers to dance along to lyrics about black lesbian identity politics.” – Pitchfork. “Meet my new favorite band.” – Autostraddle

Trans rapper Heidi Barton Stink keeps it real. Like, really, really real.

We’re putting the spotlight on amazing artists and albums that we think deserve your attention. Today it’s queer emcee Invincible, an established Hip Hop artist, activist and indie label owner from Detroit whose clever wordplay, performance and debut album Shapeshifters has turned a lot of heads in the Hip Hop community.

Meet Australian indie-folk-rock-ers, The Middle East: one of the more interesting & intelligent acts that may have flown under your radar this year.

Meet The xx, a moody, young three-piece from London. If you haven’t given this buzz-about band a listen, here’s your chance. They’re another must-see act performing at the Bonnaroo music & arts festival this weekend.