What to watch:
Isolated
The second episode of YouTube channel Social X’s new documentary series, Isolated, is available to watch now. The person behind Social X, Henrique Magoo, created the series to shed light on how LGBTQ2S+ artists and musicians in Canada and around the world are dealing with the difficulties of isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The documentary features queer artists like Toronto drag queen Lucy Flawless and Berlin-based trans performer and model Kalil. Episodes from the series are being released weekly on YouTube, but the full documentary is available to stream on Social X’s Patreon.
The second episode of documentary series, Isolated, is now available to watch on YouTube. The full documentary is available on Social X’s Patreon.
What to read:
Good White Queers? Racism and Whiteness in Queer U.S. Comics by Linke Kai
Berlin-based educator Linke Kai is releasing his latest book, Good White Queers? Racism and Whiteness in Queer U.S. Comics, on Dec. 15. The author has a PhD in American studies, and his work focuses on queer and trans issues, racism and whiteness. The new book analyzes LGBTQ2S+ representation in U.S. comics and questions how white queer creators portray their own whiteness in titles like Alison Bechdel’s Dykes to Watch Out For and Stuck Rubber Baby by Howard Cruse.
Good White Queers? Racism and Whiteness in Queer U.S. Comics by Linke Kai will be available on Amazon in the U.S. and Canada on Dec. 15.
What to listen to:
“Some Gravity” by Regulus Red
Italian-Welsh pop singer Regulus Red is releasing his latest single, “Some Gravity,” on Dec. 11. The song reflects on love and the pop singer’s current relationship with his boyfriend of two years. Just in time for some holiday canoodling, the ’80s inspired single is an uplifting reflection of love, packed with vibrant, retro-synth instrumentals.
“Some Gravity” by Regulus Red is available on Spotify and Apple Music on Dec. 11.
What to look at:
Roasted Chestnuts virtual fundraiser
The Queer Songbook Orchestra is presenting their sixth annual Roasted Chestnuts fundraiser virtually this year on Dec. 17. The Toronto-based 13-piece pop ensemble aims to showcase and uplift queer narratives through pop music. This years’ event is in support of the Toronto-based, youth-led organization Black Women in Motion, dedicated to empowering and supporting the advancement of Black women and survivors of sexual violence. The event will feature a gayly curated selection of songs, including previously filmed full-ensemble performances and new remote performances.
The Queer Songbook Orchestra’s Roasted Chestnuts holiday fundraiser takes place on Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. EST. Tickets for the event are available here.
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