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We kiki with Jake Shears about Cabaret, Tammy Faye, Elton, and more

The queer cultural icon and former Scissor Sisters front man is now taking over Broadway and beyond.

Morgxn is proudly queering Southern music - here's how

The nonbinary singer tells us why he ditched L.A. for a very different life in Tennessee.

How GLAAD is nurturing Black queer music

GLAAD's Equity in Media and Entertainment Initiative brings together Black queer artists to provide a nurturing and supportive space for creative talent.

How to Be Queer in Country Music: The Story of Mya Byrne

When Byrne came out as trans, the piece of her that was anxious went away, and life went from "blurry to technicolor." Finally, she was able to fully develop her songwriting.

Sondheim's 'A Little Night Music' Gets a Queer Twist

A new production casts the classic show with mostly female-presenting actors, including trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming performers.

18 Queer Composers Who Made Music History

Classical music wouldn't be what it is today without these great gay maestros.

Musical About Queer Athlete Gets NEA Grant

Chicago's About Face Theatre has received a grant from the National Endowment of the Arts to develop a musical about late Olympian Babe Didrikson.

Will Joshua Bassett Get a Queer Storyline in High School Musical?

Showrunner Tim Federle says this season is a big one for Bassett's character. 

Disney Imagineers Navigate Sexual Tension in Queer Musical Spoof

Jack Plotnick created a wonderfully gay reimagining of Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color.

Rock Out in North Carolina's Queer-Friendly Musical Mecca

For LGBTQ music lovers, Asheville remains a blue haven in a red state.

Sasha Marie Is Remastering Electronic Music as a Queer DJ of Color

The Coachella performer discusses her coming-out journey and the inclusivity of music festivals.

Bright Light Bright Light's new music is pure queer joy

How a cat helped the Welsh dance-pop star's mental health — and return with his most joyful album yet.

Queer Music Thrived at Nashville's Love Rising LGBTQ+ Benefit Concert

The star-studded event saw acts like Allison Russell, Maren Morris, Brittany Howard, and more raise over $400,000 for Tennessee LGBTQ+ groups.

Taylor Swift Sings Queer Anthem 'betty' at Country Music Awards

The folklore singer sang a subversive set at the Grand Ole Opry.

This Queer Rock Band's New Music Video Honors Sex Workers

"Hooker Homecoming" brings attention to a group often ridiculed and always marginalized. 

Can Dance Music Honor Its Queer, Trans Roots?

The androgynous deep house musician sounds off on his experiences with defying the gender binary, the rising tides of 'bro' culture, and his nonprofit lipstick line that aims to directly benefit trans folks.

Quincy Jones and all the ways he made waves in queer music

The legendary music producer has died at 91.

Melissa Etheridge on being a 'proud mother' to queer artists and the healing power of music

“I know that my art has healed me just year after year after year. It keeps healing me," Etheridge says. "I’m just so grateful and always hope that my music can do that for people."