Crystal’s Team Pick: Music Nerdery
Do you read Music Nerdery? You probably should.
Music Fix: Laura Marling’s Love Triangle, The Ethics of Altered Zones
Jess obsesses over a song inspired by the British love triangle of Laura Marling, Noah & The Whale, and Mumford & Sons. Pitchfork launches a controversial sister site called Altered Zones that could streamline/mainline music content online, M.I.A. streams her upcoming album in its entirety, and Lilith Fair cancels 10 more dates.
Audiostraddle Record Club: Go Get Janelle Monae’s ArchAndroid, Start Listening!
Audiostraddle Record Club, get your headphones ready!
Audiostraddle Record Club: Wanna Listen?
Audiostraddle is starting a Record Club! Which is just like a book club but you know, with records. Who’s in?
The One Where We Talk About Justin Bieber and Lauryn Hill and Kylie Minogue
This week in music, we watch videos of Justin Bieber flirting with Chelsea Handler. Also, Kylie Minogue’s new album streams on NPR, Big Boi’s streams on Myspace, Lauryn Hill talks about a comeback and Holly Miranda performs a wicked cover of Tool’s Ænima on the Sydney Opera House forecourt.
Win Tickets To Lilith Fair New Jersey
On July 31, Lilith Fair is traveling to the tri-state area and we’re giving away a double pass! We also have some Sarah McLachlan and Lilith Fair albums to give away to five runner ups.
Audiostraddle Weekly: Tegan & Sara & Muppets, Oh My!
Tegan & Sara perform “Alligator” on a Canadian kids television show, new albums on the horizon for Gaga, Blink 182, and Radiohead, new vid from Crystal Castles, tour dates from The xx, Jenny & Johnny, Gucci Mane releases new mixtape, and fresh new releases from Kele of Bloc Party, The Roots, and Sia.
Vanessa Carlton is Bisexual and Katy Perry Don’t Mind It When Rihanna Kisses Girls
This is a Celeb Bisexual-themed Sunday Funday special just for you! Katy Perry shares her feelings on Rihanna’s feelings about other women’s feelings for each other, Vanessa Carlton has feelings for ladies and dudes, and Lindsay Lohan feels like she really likes kombucha tea. Also, Obama gives a shoutout to gay dads for Father’s Day and premiere photos from The Kids Are Alright!
Audiostraddle Weekly: Katy Perry Annoys Us, Eminem Doesn’t Care About Your Homogayness
New videos from Katy Perry, OK Go, MGMT, and Weezer, new tracks from M.I.A. and Brandon Flowers, Ice Cube performs “Straight Outta Compton” with The Roots, Drake starts a riot, Eminem talks about his gay-bashing lyrics and AMalbum previews from The Chemical Brothers, Stars, and Macy Gray.
Margaret Cho Knows Lesbians are Funnier, Records “Camel Toe” with Ani
So much to catch up on! Margaret Cho says lesbians are better comedians (truth). Perez Hilton could face child porn charges after tweeting an up-skirt pic of Miley Cyrus. The Tonys happened! Plus, Lady Gaga is working for the Illuminati, Katy Perry feels uncomf about swearing, The Real L Word is coming soon, and Ellen is writing another book!
Adam Lambert’s “If I Had You” Video: Blood Sugar Sex Magik Like Burning
Adam Lambert’s new music video for “If I Had You” premieres and surprisingly enough we love it. Boy George! Twilight! The Lost Boys! Burning Man! Zodiac! All You Need is Love! Love! Love! Dancing! And WHITE PANTS!
Bonnaroo 2010 Spotlight: The xx
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.
Audiostraddle Weekly: Metric, Belle & Sebastian, Star Wars Cantina 2.0
Metric churns out another video from their 2009 album ‘Fantasies,’ album sales hit record lows, Alanis Morissette gets married, Belle & Sebastian announces tour, and full lineups revealed for Rock The Bells and Lollapalooza. Autostraddle goes to Bonnaroo 2010 and also: Nicki Minaj and good music deals for you.
Lady Gaga & Steven Klein’s “Alejandro” Video: Recapped & Deconstructed
Guess what’s here? The full recap of Lady Gaga’s “Alejandro” video was here and damn are my fingers tired! Let’s make graphics and deconstruct.
Lady Gaga’s Alejandro Video Premieres, You Have Feelings
Lady Gaga’s “Alejandro” video premiered today and holy mother of christ (hey speak of the devil…) (HEY! SPEAK OF THE DEVIL SPEAKING OF THE DEVIL) is this some intense sh*t. The recap’ll drop later today but in the meantime, I’ve got a few feelings, and I’m sure you do too. Let’s discuss.
Bonnaroo 2010 Spotlight: Samantha Crain
Meet Samantha Crain, another must-see act performing at the Bonnaroo music & arts festival this weekend.
Bonnaroo 2010 Spotlight: Angus & Julia Stone
This super talented singer-songwriter brother-sister duo from Sydney are a must-see act at the upcoming Bonnaroo music festival. Check ’em out.
Tegan & Sara do Sydney: Photo Gallery by Stef Mitchell
Last month held was biggest event on the Sydney lesbian social calendar: Tegan & Sara live in concert. Were you there? Autostraddle was! We sent along Sydney-based photographer Stef Mitchell to capture some of evening’s finest moments.
I’m Going to Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival 2010. Wild, Right?
The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival! Laneia’s going and wants to share the things she’s totally most psyched about, and the things she’s a “teensy bit nervous” about. Either way, it’s going to be awesome.
Jennifer Corday, Lesbian Country Rocker: The Autostraddle Interview
Chely Wright ignited a media frenzy when she came out last month, but lesbians have had an out country/rock star to call their own for years — Jennifer Corday. With 3 albums and her music featured in films and on TV, Corday is on a roll as she completes her upcoming record. She talks to Autostraddle about being gay in country, why lesbians love girls with guitars, and tells tales of the trouble her Gretchen Wilson “Redneck Lesbo” parody has gotten her into.