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Amy Ray’s New 'Subway' Video Is Nostalgic for Young Queer Love, NYC

The Indigo Girls' Amy Ray gets nostalgic for young lesbian love and playing music in New York City in the ’80s in her new song “Subway” while paying homage to famed DJ Rita Houston. And The Advocate has the exclusive video premiere.

Indigo Girls on the History of Queer Women Musicians Who Shaped Them

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers discuss their musical history and the very lesbian and queer roots of what's been called "women's music."

The Indigo Girls Pay Tribute to the Queer Community in New Documentary

Indigo Girls: It's Only Life After All is getting a theatrical release in Spring 2024. Here's everything you need to know about the candid documentary.

Indigo Girls Gifts a New Generation of Fans With Queer Anthems

With the release of a double album of their classics sung with a full symphony, the Indigo Girls discuss nostalgia, road trips, and overcoming being the brunt of the joke. 

Melissa Etheridge's Chappell Roan mash-up is the lesbian anthem we didn't know we needed

Rock legend Melissa Etheridge mashed up one of her classic songs with Chappell Roan's hit "Red Wine Supernova" in a magical coalescence of lesbian icons' music.

Brandi Carlile on Faith, Music, and Motherhood: 'OK, Here's The Truth'

"I always feel like if I write this song and I tell the truth, if I show up here and I decide to be myself and people still accept me, then I guess I do belong here."

Amy Ray, the Indigo Girls, and the Soundtrack of Our Gay Lives

Ray looks back on 35 years of making music -- and magic -- with the Indigo Girls.

Indigo Girls' Special Long Look: Together Is an Intimate Gift to Fans

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers deliver a one-of-a-kind experience, playing new songs and hits, and sharing stories behind the lyrics of their songbook in a rare special. 

Out on Their Own

After decades of rocking out together, Indigo Girls shirk the big labels for a DIY venture.

Ghost Story

The Voice's Molly Stevens Apologizes for Calling Kelly Clarkson 'Small-Minded'

Stevens took umbrage at Clarkson favorably comparing her to lesbian singers Melissa Etheridge and the Indigo Girls while also omitting a comparison to Patty Griffin.

Indigo Girls on Personal Best, Bowie & Telling LGBTQ Stories Via Song

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers chat with Inside With the Advocate about early queer influences, activism, and Ray's journey with gender identity. 

12 lesbian music icons to know this Lesbian Visibility Day

Their bops are the soundtrack to many people’s lives.

Indigo Girls' Moving 'Country Radio' Is for Gay Kids Trying to Relate

Following the success of the duo's livestreamed performance last month and ahead of a new album, they've released a heartfelt song about growing up queer in a small town. 

Dolly Parton & Brandi Carlile's Tearjerking 'I Will Always Love You'

The legendary Parton joined Carlile, Maren Morris, Amanda Shire, and Natalie Hembly for their premiere gig at the Newport Folk Festival. 

38 LGBTQ+ Films and Events at the Tribeca Festival

Documentaries about Rock Hudson, the Indigo Girls, and a trans filmmaker in Afghanistan, a drag story hour, a conversation with Billy Porter, and more will be on offer at the New York City fest.