Willow Smith’s “I Am Me” Video Will Melt Your Heart
Also, she has an adorable new look, you guys!
Artist Spotlight: Sally Whitwell
An out Aussie classical pianist whose three-part album tribute to her favourite film characters is as interesting as it sounds.
Playlist: For Queers by Queers
From Detroit to NOLA to NYC, there are gay, bisexual, lesbian, trans, and queer artists who are making seriously awesome stuff everywhere, so let’s give them their due.
Vicci Martinez Has The Voice And The Major Label Debut: The Autostraddle Interview
Jess talks to The Voice’s Vicci Martinez about her brand new album, coming out, her musical guilty pleasure and of course, The Real L Word.
Frank Ocean Comes Out About His Sexuality, Feels “Like A Free Man”
Frank Ocean came out as gay or bisexual today in a letter published online, telling the story of his first love with a male friend.
Artist Spotlight: Heathers
Dublin twins are making a splash with their infectious melodies and charming sound.
Playlist: You’re My Favorite Book
You know what’s better than a book on tape? A book in a song.
Playlist: Songs I Love That Don’t Have Words
I believed deeply, at one point, that words could do a majority of the communicating I would need to do in my life. I was wrong.
Frenchie Davis Bisexual: Broadway “Idol” Has “The Voice,” A Girlfriend
“I dated men and women, though lesbians weren’t feeling the bisexual thing. Now I’m in love with a woman I think I can be with forever.”
7 Greatest Beyoncé Moments of My Queer Life
Dearest Beyoncé, we do not know each other but I think about you every single day of my life.
VIDEO: Glee Project’s Dani Shay Sings “Girl or Boy?” For All Ye Gender Policers Out There
“Is that a lady or man? Times have changed and lines are blurred and I don’t understand.”
BREAKING: Brittani Nichols Releases Rap Track featuring Hannah Hart
Carmen’s Team Pick: “Another Day” is the first and only released track from her forthcoming mixtape “Spirit Finger Gazebo.”
Artist Spotlight: Blood Red Shoes
A UK-based boy-girl musical pairing that will make your heart sing.
Music Fix: Cat Power, Fiona Apple, Kaki King, Plus More
Ericka serves up the best music news from the internet this week.
Artist Spotlight: Exitmusic
The lesbian from Boardwalk Empire sings in an awesome band.
Grrrls! Grrrls! Grrrls!: What I Learned From Riot
Riot showed us what revolution could look like. We had a new concept of what power could be. We could find it within ourselves and in each other — and we didn’t have to ask.
Heather Peace Gets Honest: The Autostraddle Interview
Lip Service actor and musician Heather Peace opens up about everything from her new album, Fairytales, to how it felt to take DS Murray down to rock bottom.
Against Me! and Joan Jett Cover “Androgynous” In Queerest Moment Ever
Lemon’s Team Pick: I have so many feelings about these humans, this song, and these humans performing this song.
Fiona Apple’s “The Idler Wheel…” Is Streaming on NPR, Probably You Should Listen
Rachel’s Team Pick: Preview Fiona Apple’s new album and swoon a little!
Playlist: Pretending Not To Be Sick
Just carry a box of tissues, make some tea, put on some upbeat music, and power through it. Your license to be ill has been revoked.