New Music: Jenny Owen Youngs and Gillian Welch
Check out some new tunes from Jenny Owen Youngs and Gillian Welch.
Queer Anthem: Micah’s “Did It On ‘Em”
Sebastian’s Team Pick: “We athletes, doctors, lawyers, politicians, organizers; you can’t avoid us. We’re queer as folk and queer as fuck. Grab the Rainbow Pages, mayn – look us up.” (I think I just found our new queer anthem.)
Becky’s Team Pick: Straight White Dudes Showing Support The Right Way
We deserve much better than we’ve had!
Lady Gaga’s “Edge of Glory” Music Video: OPEN THREAD
“If you wanna know what my recurring Gaga dreams are like, its basically like this.”
Playlist: Leave Your Phone Under the Laundry
Why is she not calling / texting back? Oh no, did you come on too strong? Is her phone dead? Is your phone dead? Maybe your phone’s just not receiving texts today. Did you pay your bill?
Kathleen Hanna Smells Like Teen Spirit
Kathleen Hanna rules.
Sebastian’s Team Pick: DJ Lil Ray’s Bad Girl Workout Plan
16 tracks, mixed pretty freakin well, all of which are perfect for getting down with your bad self.
OPEN THREAD: Best Concerts Ever. Go.
I’ll show you mine if you show me yours. It’s a BEST CONCERTS OPEN THREAD!
Playlist: Chill Songs For Hot Days
When it’s too hot to move, just hit play.
Kreayshawn’s “Gucci Gucci” Video Sure Seems Gay
Hipster or lesbian? Whatever, I’m obsessed with this video.
Bonnaroo 2011 Spotlights: Jessica Lea Mayfield, Sharon Van Etten, Abigail Washburn
Oh hi there. This is what we’re excited about for Bonnaroo!
Win a Copy of ‘Who Took The Bomp?, Le Tigre On Tour’ DVD
You need more Le Tigre in your life. We’re here to help.
Bonnaroo 2011: Music Guide & Autostraddle’s Anticipatory Playlist
The lineup for Bonnaroo is ridiculously good this year, which means that you should read this post and discover some bands, even if you aren’t trucking out to the festival next week.
Sunday Funday Is On The Edge Of Glory With Adam Lambert For Memorial Day
Costco Connection AND Stephen Fry interview Lady Gaga! Also: Johnny Weir, Adam Lambert, Pixar’s female protagonist, female Nobel Laureates and moar!
Playlist: Someone Call A Doctor, These Beats Are Sick!
Infectious tracks and killer bass drops – if this doesn’t get you dancing you’re probably dead.
In Which We Review Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ Track-By-Track
“When I hear this song, I picture the shiny Lady Gaga motorcycle mutant rolling through the night, wind in its hair, and it makes me feel pretty awesome.”
“Lady Gaga Will Do ALL THE PRESSES,” Feat. Letterman, SNL & Rolling Stone
What a week, kids! Catch up on Gaga’s Born This Way press extravaganza with hilarious appearances on the Late Show w/David Letterman & Saturday Night Live.
NEW MUSIC: Cults’ New Album Streaming At NPR
NPR are currently streaming the Cults’ debut album. Get on it.
33 Women Music Critics You Must Read
“Ideally, you wouldn’t need a list like this, which might sound as patronizing as a “women in rock” magazine issue, but like most other professions, music journalism is still mostly a sausage fest”
OPEN THREAD: Beyoncé’s New Music Video – Run The World (Girls)
“Brace yourself for some riverdancing, vehicle explosions, a Mozambician dance troupe, awkward product placements, killer thigh muscles, male militia and girls, hundreds of girls. Let’s watch!”