Some of these are technically not lead singles from the albums they came from, but songs that I felt were just as good as those that got more shine.

James Baldwin’s record collection as a playlist, procrastination and writer’s block and whether or not they’re value neutral and more.

Noname’s got new music, Brittany Howard sings to a girl named Georgia in her new Tiny Desk concert, Kellogg cereal said “gay rights!!!” and more! Happy Sunday!

“I got Jenny Schechter AGAIN!”

Angel Olsen put it quite simply: “I’m gay” and me and my homegirls are quite pleased. It’s safe to say I’m a fan and I’m very happy about this news.

Gifts don’t have to be physical objects. Setting up a sweet, sexy date-night-in for your partner or polycule can be an incredibly meaningful experience, as well as a beautiful way to show your care and affection.

“Christina is, energetically, equal parts over-the-top gay man and elder straight woman.”

Do y’all have any podcasts or books or anything you’d recommend for someone who hasn’t been sober since they were thirteen?

Diana Taurasi in Space Jam 2, Lili Rienhart and Aisha Dee are teaming up for a Netflix movie, no I will not shut up about In The Heights, and Teen Vogue tackled the topic of queer fandom.

Sensuality is the overarching theme of the album, even in songs that are not explicitly about romantic entanglements. You can find it in bass lines, or just the overall vibe.

Honestly, I could have added more Sondheim, but I had to stop myself.

Give yourself a hand — it’s International Masturbation Month!

Londynn B is a lesbian Cardi B by way of Grace Jones — all charisma, swagger, and sex. With the bars to back it up.

The question was never ‘did I want you.’ The question was always ‘could I keep you safe?’

In my opinion there’s no better home for springtime asparagus than nestled between a bed of cheese and butter. That’s my selling point. My strongest argument.

“I wanted to be a landscape or a place that couldn’t be contained.”

A helpful list of things you can do to warm-up for Halloween so you don’t pull a muscle celebrating the holiday of our people. 

As my community transforms, I’ve developed a curiosity on how to transmute isolation into connection.

It seems like Halloween songs – or, just, spooky, creepy pop songs in general – are having a comeback! What’s your favorite?

1. There are hot people everywhere