Greta Kline explores love and introspection in her second project as Frankie Cosmos. Taking inspiration from her Bandcamp roots, the joyful melodies, DIY sound, and short song lengths of Next Thing leave room for listeners to find comfort in the music’s raw vulnerability.
Read MoreTroye Sivan built his initial public image off of an innocent portrayal of queer love. Now, he’s encouraging listeners to hook up with whoever’s in front of them. Taking a trip through acceptance, discovery, and now ownership, Troye Sivan is all grown up.
Read MoreIn the early 20th century, women at the epoch of the blues revival challenged the constrictive dominant culture with their fearless willingness to discuss the sexual lives of Black people.
Read MoreFrom behind locked doors to the top of the music charts, has female masturbation finally shaken the stigma?
Read MoreFor the past century, LGBTQ+ musicians have expressed their sexual and romantic experiences through their work. Listeners today reference the music of their favorite LGBTQ+ artists to find community online and figure out if their social media crushes swing the same way they do.
Read MoreDoja Cat’s “Cyber Sex” really does “hit different” now that the internet is the only source of social interaction allowed.
Read MoreFrom subtle references to explicit lyrics, society expects and accepts musical artists to talk about sex — that is, unless the artists are queer.
Read MoreIn same-sex relationships, it’s difficult to determine who is the bottom and who is the top. Want a hint? All bottoms listen to pop music.
Read MoreThere are some basic truths to the human condition. First, people listen to music. Second, people have sex. Finally — and most importantly — people listen to music when they have sex.
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