By Gregg Shapiro Rachael Yamagata and Keren Ann (Zeidel) have more in common than just being singer/songwriters at the back end of the alphabet. They are both gifted artists who put in time on major labels in the early 2000s and have continued to put out music independently. If you lived in Chicago (and possibly elsewhere) during the late 1990s, you probably came across the psychedelic funk of Bumpus, a band that featured Rachael Yamagata as a member and cosongwriter. Her d

By Shane Gallagher Photo By Bob of Finland Justin Jedlica, widely recognized as the “Human Ken Doll” for his pioneering work in body modification, is one of the bold personalities featured in Reflections, filmmaker Michael Hyman’s daring new video series that turns the camera—and the mirror—on identity, beauty, and self-worth. Shot on 16mm film and inspired by Andy Warhol’s iconic 1960s Screen Tests, the sixteen shorts challenge participants representing a diverse cross-secti

By Gregg Shapiro “Plainclothes” (Magnolia), the directorial debut by queer filmmaker and screenwriter Carmen Emmi, is not as simple as the title might suggest. There is also a double-meaning at play as neither of the main characters –Lucas ( Tom Blyth ) and Andrew (out actor Russell Tovey ) – is dressed in their respective “uniforms” when they first meet. Already “certified fresh” on rottentomatoes.com, “Plainclothes” features such stellar performances by Tovey and Blyth, tha

Photo By Eric Magnussen Is it possible for a building to have a soul? For a theater to be a muse? What if every precious brick, every carved cornice, and every hand painted decoration held the echoes of the craftsmen who lovingly held them? What if the building itself soaked in the laughter and joy of crowds, shouldering the weight of epic talents, spanning a myriad of musical genres, to become a grand golden inspirational spirit of music itself? Of course we’re talking about

By Bill Malcolm I visited Boston not once but twice on back to back trips for work recently. Boston is a walker's paradise full of...

By Gregg Shapiro It’s likely a testament to the commitment of the members of th B-52s that each of its remaining long-term members; Kate...

By Gregg Shapiro Photo By Sean Black Even though it’s been 10 years between Andy Bell solo albums (if you don’t count Bell’s “Torsten”...

My Grandma Judy and Grandpa Dave lived in a big brick house on top of Cherry Hill Lane. I always loved the name of their street. Cherry...

By Gregg Shapiro Sunny War Beginning with her first full-length album in 2018, Sunny War (born Sydney Lyndella Ward) has established...

By Rick Karlin New York City There are meetings for AA, NA, GA, and even OA. There should be one for BA. Not to minimize the struggles of...

By Gregg Shapiro With only four albums to its name, the San Antonio-based, all-female, two-thirds queer, Girl in a Com still managed to...

By Shane Gallagher Move over Queer Eye - there's a new fab five coming to town and they’re furry! Bear World TV launched August 7! The...

Chapter Seven: I decided that small-town life was no longer for me. I had failed in my mind in every way. I quit college. I moved home....

By Gregg Shapiro (L)Doug Spearman. Photo Courtesy of Paramount+ There’s no question that when Patrik-Ian Polk’s series “Noah’s Arc”...

By Bill Malcom The Art Coast of Michigan (Saugatuck-Douglas-Fennville in Southwest Michigan) has long been the Midwest’s answer to...

By Gregg Shapiro Photo-Credit-Shaun-Vadella Whether or not you are a fan of “American Idol,” and a follower of those who have been on the...

In the world of advertising, where every dollar spent needs to deliver measurable results, choosing the right platform is critical. For...

By Gregg Shapiro A recent article in Rolling Stone about the new, expanded reissue of Lotti Golden’s 1969 soul/garage/ psych breakthrough...

By Bill Malcolm Rock Creek Bridge Summer is a wonderful time to visit D.C. The museums are free, the crowds are gone, and the hotel rates...

By Gregg Shapiro There’s no question that when Patrik-Ian Polk’s series “Noah’s Arc” premiered on Logo 20 years ago, it was a...