I downloaded Jules Paymer’s debut album, I Was Born Crying And I’ll Die That Way, Too, continuing my MAD (Moody Acoustic Divas) Era. If you’ve checked out my last few posts, it’s not a cry for help, really, it’s not. These singer-songwriters that I’m a fan of just keep digging deep into their traumas and…
It’ll come as a surprise to no one that I don’t have any blink-182 in my music collection. To be honest, I couldn’t name a song of theirs until I listened to Madi Diaz’s, Enema Of The Garden State, her cover album of their 1999 album, Enema Of The State. I was surprised I recognized…
I was recently introduced to Mariel Buckley and her newest album, Strange Trip Ahead. In my gay opinion, it’s always exciting to hear a new-to-me queer diva with a unique sound and perspective. The songs on Strange Trip Ahead are propelling Mariel forward while reflecting back on her past, deciding what will serve her and…
Well it’s that time of year again, time for another Abigail Osborn release. However, this time it’s finally a full-blown album instead of her annual EPs. I Don’t Need To Know How This Ends’ eleven tracks all have Abigail’s emotionally exposed co-written lyrics, but this time the music is more matured and subdued. Lately, I’m…
I’ve been a Madi Diaz fan for a while, through all her musical style changes on each album. Her newest, Fatal Optimist, is the most stripped down. Mostly just Madi on guitar. Madi co-wrote and co-produced Fatal Optimist, making it extremely personal. Madi’s sound is bare with vocals and lyrics that are full of angst…
Back in August, this story of gratitude, luck and being at the right place at the right time began. I was on my phone at work (what else does one do at work?) when I saw Annie Lennox tickets just went on sale for her two October nights in New York City discussing and signing…
Babygirl dropped their new album, Stay Here Where It’s Warm, last week and it’s just as dreamy as their previous EP’s, Lovers Fevers, Losers Weepers and Be Still My Heart. What I love about Babygirl’s previous EP’s and now Stay Here Where It’s Warm is their sound has remained consistently on brand. They are my…
Back in the early 90’s, you would totally hear me singing (quite badly) along to “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover” by Sophie B Hawkins on my boom box (which I wouldn’t retire until the 2000’s). If that song didn’t hit your radar, there’s no way you didn’t know who Sophie was a few…
Last month I backed Gina Zo’s Kickstarter campaign to help her get her debut album made and tour to support it. Today is a day to celebrate because not only did Gina reach her goal (which means I can go sit by my mail box waiting for my campaign perks to come rolling in) but…
In an alternate universe there’s a 1970’s gay Dave looking groovy in his platform shoes, white socks with the red stripe around the calf, plaid bell bottoms, velour top with a deep V-neck and gold chains enmeshing in his chest hair. He’s laying on the floor with his record player and Carole King and Joan…
