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Jael Holzman is sounding the alarm
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Jael Holzman is sounding the alarm

The trans punk rocker and journalist on writing through rage and the how the media needs to change its coverage of the anti-trans movement

By Oliver Haug
Vancouver Pride’s lounges are the perfect spot to celebrate 2024 Canada Pride

Vancouver Pride’s lounges are the perfect spot to celebrate 2024 Canada Pride

From the kick-off to the closing ceremony, Canada Pride 2024 is packed with exciting events

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10 queer and trans country artists for your big gay twangy summer playlist
Music

10 queer and trans country artists for your big gay twangy summer playlist

From Canadian breakout Robert Adam to trans industry vet Namoli Brennet 

By Jesse Locke
Can anyone dethrone Chappell Roan for queer song of the summer?
Music

Can anyone dethrone Chappell Roan for queer song of the summer?

Is “Good Luck, Babe!” destined to be this year’s Pride anthem?

By Mel Woods
7 charts that highlight Chappell Roan’s rise
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7 charts that highlight Chappell Roan’s rise

The “Good Luck, Babe!” singer’s popularity has exploded in recent months

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Reneé Rapp’s Coachella set introduced by original ‘The L Word’ stars
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Reneé Rapp’s Coachella set introduced by original ‘The L Word’ stars

Leisha Hailey, Kate Moennig, Jennifer Beals and original series creator Ilene Chaiken gave fans a super queer throwback

By Xtra Video
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More than 400 Canadian artists sign open letter against anti-trans policies
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More than 400 Canadian artists sign open letter against anti-trans policies

Alanis Morissette, Carly Rae Jepsen, Neil Young and Colin Mochrie are among the signatories

By Xtra Video
Tegan and Sara slam Alberta government’s trans policies in Juno Awards speech
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Tegan and Sara slam Alberta government’s trans policies in Juno Awards speech

The twins, originally from Calgary, were presented with the Humanitarian Award by actor Elliot Page

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Brittany Howard makes big moves with ‘What Now’
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Brittany Howard makes big moves with ‘What Now’

REVIEW: With her second solo album, Howard breaks the mould people try to fit her into

By Dani Janae
Eccentric folkies the Ophelias are poised to break big
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Eccentric folkies the Ophelias are poised to break big

Queer, genre-hopping and mischievous, the indie quartet is gearing up for world domination, one offbeat lyric at a time

By Hannah Jocelyn
With new album ‘Like Before,’ Non La brings fuzz, fun and filth
Music

With new album ‘Like Before,’ Non La brings fuzz, fun and filth

The Vancouver musician and comedian talks bathhouse culture, romance and the Spice Girls

By Jesse Locke
What the internet is getting wrong about Tracy Chapman
Music

What the internet is getting wrong about Tracy Chapman

ANALYSIS: The “Fast Car” hype misses why the singer-songwriter has been an icon to queer women for decades 

By Tara-Michelle Ziniuk
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Why Lil Nas X’s ‘J CHRIST’ is worth the listen 
Monthly Tune-Up

Why Lil Nas X’s ‘J CHRIST’ is worth the listen 

And Green Day has a banging new bisexual anthem? Catch up on the best new queer music

By Jordan Currie
10 years later, we still need ‘Transgender Dysphoria Blues’
Music

10 years later, we still need ‘Transgender Dysphoria Blues’

OPINION: Against Me!’s seminal 2014 trans punk album is more vital than ever in 2024

By Mel Woods
If you think reading Taylor Swift as queer is bad, unpack your homophobia 
Identity

If you think reading Taylor Swift as queer is bad, unpack your homophobia 

OPINION: Reaction to a New York Times essay on Swift’s queer signals shows those queer Easter eggs aren’t for straight people

By Frankie de la Cretaz
Soothe the post-holiday blahs with body / negative’s ethereal shoegaze and Sinzere’s playful disco
Monthly Tune-Up

Soothe the post-holiday blahs with body / negative’s ethereal shoegaze and Sinzere’s playful disco

While Reneé Rapp proves the perfect Gen Z Regina George

By Jordan Currie
50 queer and trans pop culture moments that defined 2023
Rainbow Rewind 2023

50 queer and trans pop culture moments that defined 2023

From M3GAN to George Santos to “Padam Padam,” these are the pop culture things the gays will remember from 2023

By Mel Woods
Righteous Queens and Shady Bitches 2023
Rainbow Rewind 2023

Righteous Queens and Shady Bitches 2023

An annual tradition returns: the highs and the lows of the past year, personified

By Xtra Staff
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