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Music

Hot new music from Brittany Howard, DijahSB, Psymon Spine and Kali Uchis
Monthly Tune-Up

Hot new music from Brittany Howard, DijahSB, Psymon Spine and Kali Uchis

Plus a spooky love ballad and goth beach party

By Jordan Currie
‘Days of Happiness’ is not a Canadian ‘Tár’
TV & Film

‘Days of Happiness’ is not a Canadian ‘Tár’

REVIEW: Beautifully acted and directed, this lesbian conductor movie has a heroine you can root for

By Barry Levitt
Jeremy Dutcher: The Two-Spirit artist singing to a generation of ‘rainbow children’
Music

Jeremy Dutcher: The Two-Spirit artist singing to a generation of ‘rainbow children’

The Wolastoqiyik composer hopes his second album and cross-country tour conjures up queer magic

By Riley Yesno
A love letter to MUNA’s Sapphic pop joy
Music

A love letter to MUNA’s Sapphic pop joy

“Bands like MUNA are a breath of fresh air”

By Dani Janae
Rapper Tea Fannie speaks up for trans kids with smooth rhymes
Music

Rapper Tea Fannie speaks up for trans kids with smooth rhymes

“My path is through my voice,” says the brashly articulate rapper based in Calgary

By Jesse Locke
‘How to Fail as a Popstar’ asks us to make space for failure
TV & Film

‘How to Fail as a Popstar’ asks us to make space for failure

The series follows Vivek Shraya’s desire to become “brown Madonna” and grapples with “what happens when a star isn’t born”

By Hina Imam
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Sufjan Stevens and the complexity of coming out
Identity

Sufjan Stevens and the complexity of coming out

OPINION: Reaction to Stevens’s tragic tribute to his late partner shows the nuance of queer life in the spotlight

By Mel Woods
New book an ode to the Songbird Supreme and her queer fan base
Books

New book an ode to the Songbird Supreme and her queer fan base

“Why Mariah Carey Matters” is an ode to the Songbird Supreme and the queers who love her

By Denio Lourenco
Mashed-up historical romance from Lex Croucher, ‘Yesterqueers’ on TikTok and musicians Kaien Cruz and Moe Reen top our calendar this week
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Mashed-up historical romance from Lex Croucher, ‘Yesterqueers’ on TikTok and musicians Kaien Cruz and Moe Reen top our calendar this week

Plus national treasure Walter Borden is onstage in Toronto

By S. Bear Bergman
Crooning country from Mitski and COBRAH’s bisexual anthem top the tune-up this month
Monthly Tune-Up

Crooning country from Mitski and COBRAH’s bisexual anthem top the tune-up this month

Plus new releases from tip/toe, Tinashe, Lola Wild and Eartheater

By Jordan Currie
Put music from Sister Wife Sex Strike, Venezuelan film ‘Bad Hair’ and a Coyote Joe Stevens musical on your culture calendar
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Put music from Sister Wife Sex Strike, Venezuelan film ‘Bad Hair’ and a Coyote Joe Stevens musical on your culture calendar

Plus Danny Ramadan’s new children’s book and more

By S. Bear Bergman
Book your date with queer country love from Tyler Childers and trans advocate Chanel Lopez
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Book your date with queer country love from Tyler Childers and trans advocate Chanel Lopez

Plus two great fiction choices for tweens and teens

By S. Bear Bergman
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This month’s new music round-up includes ethereal folk from Sufjan Stevens and a pop debut from jaboukie
Monthly Tune-Up

This month’s new music round-up includes ethereal folk from Sufjan Stevens and a pop debut from jaboukie

Plus storytelling country from Nora Kelly Band, and more

By Jordan Currie
Top 10 films at TIFF 2023
TV & Film

Top 10 films at TIFF 2023

We preview the buzziest queer and trans films at this year’s festival

By Christos Tsirbas
Anohni is back with the Johnsons for her most important album yet
Music

Anohni is back with the Johnsons for her most important album yet

REVIEW: The U.K.-born singer-songwriter is breaking new ground in a stellar career at a time when trans rights are increasingly under threat

By Adam England
Author Khashayar J. Khabushani, films ‘Mutt’ and ‘Summer Qamp’ and music by Thea Grace and Um, Jennifer? top this week’s culture calendar
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Author Khashayar J. Khabushani, films ‘Mutt’ and ‘Summer Qamp’ and music by Thea Grace and Um, Jennifer? top this week’s culture calendar

Plus patient advice from the Trans Handy Ma’am

By S. Bear Bergman
Becca Mancari’s ‘Left Hand’ is an exploration of queer love and resilience
Music

Becca Mancari’s ‘Left Hand’ is an exploration of queer love and resilience

REVIEW: Featuring the likes of Julien Baker and Brittany Howard, Mancari’s third album triumphs over darkness

By Dani Janae
New hits from Claud, APW, Troye Sivan and more
Monthly Tune-Up

New hits from Claud, APW, Troye Sivan and more

Plus the glorious return of Anohni and the Johnsons

By Jordan Currie
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