It takes a lot of courage to be an LGBTQ+ artist in a majority Muslim country. Besides being the first artists to display a pride flag on stage in Lebanon, Mashrou’ Leila has also been temporarily banned from performing in Jordan. In 2019, they were scheduled to perform at the Lebanese Byblos Festival when pressureContinue reading “#62 – Ibn El Leil by Mashrou’ Leila”
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#61 – Queer Love Songs by be steadwell
Up until this point, I’ve been happy enough with the daily selection to post my first choice. No more. I’m not going to call out the album or artist that I’m passing on because I don’t think it was completely without merit, plus it feels mean. I honestly would have just gone with it ifContinue reading “#61 – Queer Love Songs by be steadwell”
#60 – Shine by Ryan Cassata
I’m generally not a fan of people putting covers on their albums. It’s a great thing for live shows, but unless you add something interesting to the original song I don’t think it’s a great idea. This album, however, has two covers that I liked. To be fair, I’m not familiar with the Counting Crows’Continue reading “#60 – Shine by Ryan Cassata”
#59 – LP by Discovery
This has been the strangest 4th of July of my life. It feels somewhat disjointed to be celebrating the founding of our country at the highest point of internal turmoil we’ve faced in a very long time. Add to this a global health crisis and its hard to imagine things getting better anytime soon. WhatContinue reading “#59 – LP by Discovery”
#58 – So Jealous by Tegan and Sara
I’ve actually seen Tegan and Sara live more than once but never listened to an album of theirs until today. Here we are on 4th of July Eve and our country is not so much backsliding as running full speed into the path of a speeding train. A certain percentage of our population will acceptContinue reading “#58 – So Jealous by Tegan and Sara”
#57 – Black Tie Elevator by The Cliks
This is a really great pop rock album. The Cliks, I’m told, features one of the first transgender men to be signed to a major label, Warner Music. Unfortunately, I got a bit of a late start tonight, so I’ll be keeping this short in order to publish in time. Lame, I know, but it’sContinue reading “#57 – Black Tie Elevator by The Cliks”
#56 – Church Tapes by KC Ortiz
A trans woman and former Air Force personnel, KC Ortiz has an unusual resumé for a rapper. Her religious upbringing features heavily in the appropriately named Church Tapes, which makes the juxtaposition between her beliefs and her gender identity all the more prominent. She is clearly a person who likes to be challenged and isContinue reading “#56 – Church Tapes by KC Ortiz”
#55 – Transgender Dysphoria Blues by Against Me!
A punk band with a transgender lead singer might sound strange, but after listening to this album it can’t possible be more fitting. The raw emotion and energy that typifies this genre goes so well with the subject matter and life experiences being discussed that it feels like the punk world should be co-opted byContinue reading “#55 – Transgender Dysphoria Blues by Against Me!”
#54 – Honky Château by Elton John
What would a Pride-themed music selection be without a little Elton John. There are few openly gay artists who have had the impact that Sir Elton has had on the world, both as a musician and philanthropist. His music and style have always been flamboyantly on display and its hard to think of too manyContinue reading “#54 – Honky Château by Elton John”
#53 – KiCk i by Arca
It occurred to me today that, in my zeal to show support for the Black Lives Matter and police reform movements, I have completely forgotten that this month is Pride. Sorry to my LGBTQ+ friends. It was never my intention to overlook your community and this week’s selections will reflect that. I grew up goingContinue reading “#53 – KiCk i by Arca”
New Album A Day 