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According to Florence Welch, aka Florence + The Machine, her debut album ‘Lungs’ deals with “whatever the f*ck comes out of my mouth”. In that respect, that album and this interview are very similar. Florence chats to Autostraddle about David Bowie, the timelessness of death, and her fondness for hip hop & shiny objects.

Remember the psychotic lesbian maid from the Alfred Hitchcock movie, Rebecca? No? Well, her name is Mrs. Danvers. Much like their namesake, Mrs. Danvers the band are queer, a little peculiar, and slightly unnerving, but in a really, really good way. Music writer Corey talks to the girls about their music, influences, Anamaniacs and their plan for domination in 2010.

Fueled by a recent break-up, queer electro-violinist rock poet B*itch (formerly from queercore duo ‘Bitch & Animal’) is back a new look and her second solo LP, “Blasted!”. Our music writer Corey sits down to talk about her transformation into solo artist and what fans can expect from her new release & upcoming tour.

With South by Southwest kicking off next weekend, the 2010 music festival season is just around the corner. Our contributing music writer and festival expert Corey has compiled a guide that will help you navigate your way around some of this year’s biggest music festivals, including SXSW, Bonnaroo, Coachella, Lilith Fair, Lollapalooza, and Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival.

Described by the Guardian as “a seriously warped mind in the body of a fox”, Marina Diamandis, aka Marina & The Diamonds, is quickly making a name for herself as an artist to watch. Contributing writer Corey takes a look at Marina’s debut album, The Family Jewels, and tells us why this pop sensation is ready to dominate in 2010.

Contributing music writer Corey chats to Bella Saona, the stunning frontwoman of New York electro-rock act The Fire And Reason, a band that’s been on a steady rise since performing their infectious pop at Logo’s NewNowNext awards and winning the Brink Of Fame award. Bella answers a few questions on how they formed, who she’s obsessed with, and what’s in store for 2010.

In her Audiostraddle debut, contributing writer Corey Crossfield chats to Kiyomi McCloskey, lead singer from the Toronto-based female rock trio Hunter Valentine. Fresh from showcasing at New York’s CMJ, Kiyomi talks about the band’s beginnings, their upcoming EP “Lessons From The Late Night”, and how she writes the songs that can tear your heart apart or help you piece it back together.