MUSIC

LGBTQ+ Ally Sabrina Carpenter to Lead Upcoming Alice in Wonderland Movie-Musical

Trans ally and pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter is set to lead and produce a movie…

Khalid Responds to Criticism that He’s ‘Too Gay’ Since Coming Out

In a podcast conversation, singer-songwriter Khalid responded to criticism from fans that since coming out,…

The Dead Bettie, credit to Jonathon Marin

The Dead Betties Release New Single Tackling Victimization

Queercore punk band The Dead Betties have never backed down from handling tough subjects in…

Thirteen Hours with LaRussell: Inside the $1,000 Backyard Event Rewriting the Playbook for Live Shows

When the invite landed for Bay Area rapper LaRussell’s $1,000 Backyard Show, I had to…

King Princess

King Princess to Play the Ogden Theater Thursday Night

King Princess—the solo music project of Brooklyn-based vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer and actor Mikaela Straus—is…

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Theater Review: Denver’s Local Remount of ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ Serves as a Triumphant Victory Lap

Last year I had the pleasure of seeing and reviewing Give 5 Productions’ local version…

Chappell Roan to Induct Cyndi Lauper into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Last week it was announced that pop star Chappell Roan will be inducting iconic musician,…

Hedwig

Denver’s ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ Star Clark Destin Jones Talks About the Show’s Remount

Break the wig out of the box, Hedheads, because last year’s wildly successful Denver production…

Portola Festival 2025 Day 2 Review: Dom Dolla, Rico Nasty, and The Prodigy Close San Francisco’s Biggest EDM Weekend

On day two of Portola Festival, I decided to take full advantage of the city’s…

Portola Festival 2025 Day 1 Recap: Christina Aguilera, LCD Soundsystem, and the Chemical Brothers Light Up the Bay

Day one of Portola Festival 2025 opened like a love letter to San Francisco in…