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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' 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. 

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. 

Is It Wrong to Perform at Michfest?

With the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival sticking by its policy against admitting openly transgender women, some performers distance themselves or keep quiet.

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21 must-see Brandi Carlile collabs that will change your life

Brandi Carlile is a musician's musician, and these collaborations prove just how much she's admired across the industry. Check them out here and be changed for the better.

Why #DayInLGBTQ America Matters

The editors of The Advocate on why visibility is essential during a political administration bent on LGBTQ erasure.

WATCH: Indigo Girl Emily Saliers Announces She's A Married Lady
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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. 

Queerantine Parties: Ben Platt Dancing, Shangela Rapping, Indigo Girls

LGBTQ performers and allies are planning live events and posting entertaining distractions from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

How Brandi Carlile's New Album Channels Her Muses — and Queer Fans

The Grammy winner chats with The Advocate about how Elton John, Joni Mitchell, the Indigo Girls, and her chosen family figure into her art. 

10 LGBTQ+ films to watch this Memorial Day weekend

We've seen some stellar queer films this year already. Here are 10 you should check out this weekend.

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."

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. 

Out on Their Own

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

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.

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.

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.