The New Tegan and Sara Single “Closer” Is Really Good
“Closer” is the perfect combination of fun pop and their signature indie sound. I love it. I’ve listened to it about twelve times already and there’s no end in sight.
Playlist: Friendship Is Magic
I just want to hug A-Campers with my music in friendship.
Playlist: Let’s All Do Handstands!
Because handstands are a way to queer regular standing. Also, here’s a video of a girl in her underwear doing some handstands. Let’s all do handstands and listen to music!
Playlist: Our A-Camp Listening Party Choices
A listening party for two. Or two hundred.
Playlist: It Takes Two To Tango
We can duet!
New T&S Collaborations to Get Your Quin Fix!
Kristen’s Team Pick: This song will make your pre-A-Camp Tuesday a bit more bearable.
Playlist: On Public Transportation Late at Night
You had better not listen to this till it gets dark and you’re going somewhere.
Playlist: HELLection Season
“If you also find yourself shifting between states of “Fuck this, I’m moving to Canada and I’m taking all of the undocumented folks with me! ” and “I fucking love ‘Merica and apple pie,” this playlist is for you.”
Playlist: Tour de Fat
This weekend, let’s dress up in costumes, ride bicycles in a parade, then drink beer while watching shows and circus acts and people dancing with bicycles.
Hesta Prynn Could Fall In Love: The Autostraddle Quickie Interview
I had the opportunity to (virtually) sit down with Hesta (aka Julie Potash) and found out how to be a rapper and how to work with Jay-Z. The secret? Just be as amazing as Hesta Prynn.
Happy Kaki King Day!
Happy fucking birthday Kaki King!
Artist Spotlight: Rachael Ward
“Ward is a singer-songwriter from Monroe, Georgia. She has hair like Lissie and a wardrobe rivaling Idgie Threadgoode’s. Most importantly, she has more husk in her voice than a stalk of corn.”
Playlist: Go Your Own Way
Songs for breaking away from your family, finding your independence, and heading off to a new and better life.
Playlist: Pack Your Bags And Move On Out
Most things are less miserable when you can dance around while doing them, I’ve found. Here are some songs to make packing suck less.
Your Favourite Queer Artists Will Play Phasefest 2012
The Phasefest 2012 lineup has been announced! See The Lost Bois. Clinical Trials, Mitten, People At Parties, Hunter Valentine, Bitch and more.
Peaches and Friends Rock Out For Pussy Riot and Your Enjoyment
Rachel’s Team Pick: In honor of both Pussy Riot and Peaches, please do something punk rock today.
Playlist: So You’re Panicking About Graduate School
WHAT? I’M NOT NERVOUS ABOUT TAKING THE GRE TOMORROW. I’M NOT!
Spice Up Your Life: The Olympics Closing Ceremonies Remind Us Girl Power Is Forever
The closing ceremony for the 2012 Olympics happened last night, and all I really really want is to talk about the Spice Girls.
It’s Alex’s Mindblowing “Call Your Girlfriend” Dance Video! Also, More Fundraising Updates!
It’s Alex Vega’s “Call Your Girlfriend” Dance Video, as promised, plus heaps of important fundraising campaign updates!
Playlist: Tiny Songs For Your Sleepy Brain
For sipping your coffee and waiting for the sleep cloud to dissipate.