Music

Photos and Interview by Jordan Edwards Not long ago, PmBata (Parker Bata) was a college student at the University of Central Missouri. The son of a high school band instructor, he planned to pursue a career in music technology. However, the success of singles like “Down for Real” and “Nobody Came to My Party” proved […]

Interview by Jordan Edwards LA based singer-songwriter CLAY released her latest EP Breathing Into Bloom on May 4. The lush six-song set includes the singles “Artery” and “WTSGD,” a collaboration with Alessia Cara. After releasing a couple of early singles, CLAY gained a following in 2018 with the viral song “Orange.” The track, which later appeared on the hues EP, has racked […]

Pride festivals, marches, soirées, parties, and raves have come and gone. But that doesn’t mean we have to stop dancing to all that fabulous music we’ve lost ourselves in for the past few weeks. Here we’ve curated another excellent playlist of great dance tracks from our favorite LGBTQ+ trailblazers and the allies who leverage their platforms […]

Since the release of their full-length debut Double Dare in 2016, Waterparks has constantly shifted. Each of their five albums has its own vibe and musical direction. Their first single on Fueled by Ramen, “Funeral Gray” is more organic than the top-heavy sound of their well-received 2021 album Greatest Hits. The song sounds like it […]

Last week, Dutch duo Vicetone released the single “Barcelona Nights.” Inflected with Spanish guitar and a laid-back dance groove, the track is an infectious summer jam that reflects Ruben den Boer and Victor Pool’s global reach. It follows the album Legacy, released last year. Since forming a decade ago, Vicetone have become festival favorites and […]

We’re back and singing our pride with those trailblazers & allies who made it to the mainstream without sacrificing their integrity. Let’s not forget that for eons the LGBTQ+ world and its underground culture has fueled the hottest music & fashion, and incited the fight for human rights. Music allows us to express ourselves, take comfort, and show our […]

Interview and Photos by Jordan EdwardsSinger-songwriter Nova Miller released the single “Venus” on Friday (June 17). The track is a soaring ballad that showcases the strength of her voice. Born in Sweden and based in Los Angeles, Miller boasts a five-octave range and an ability to easily shift between upbeat pop and melodic breakup songs. […]

Simi started her career as gospel singer, but over the last decade, she’s shifted styles and evolved into one of Nigeria’s most popular performers. Rooted in traditional African music, she’s recently embraced Afrobeat, working with some of the continent’s most successful producers. The singer-songwriter’s latest album, TBH (To Be Honest), is a collection of songs that touch […]

Ah, Coachella. The one time of year influencers are thrust into the wild open desert and unashamedly mouth the wrong words to the headliner’s music. Coachella is like the Met Gala, just slightly less exclusive because you, too, can get a ticket and experience the weekend-long music festival. (Or just watch it on Instagram courtesy […]

Photos and Interview by Jordan Edwards Winona Oak released her debut album, Island of the Sun, on June 10. The release is years in the making, with tracks dating back to 2018. The Swedish singer-songwriter is a master at creating a mood. With its cinematic production and lack of fillers, the album creates its own […]