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“We should not have to live in a world where self care is a privilege.”—Shamir Bailey
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Tag: personal essay

Don’t Sneak: Living In A Post-Patrick Lavender Country

Music
By Alex Riggs | May 31, 2023
By Alex Riggs | May 31, 2023

Don’t Sneak: Living In A Post-Patrick Lavender Country

Alex Riggs pays tribute to "the champion of working class queers."

On Music, Grief, and the Religion of Nature

Music
By Wila Frank | May 11, 2023
By Wila Frank | May 11, 2023

On Music, Grief, and the Religion of Nature

Wila Frank writes about how songwriting helped connect her to her father after his passing.

Something To Look Forward To

Music
By John Strohm | May 9, 2023
By John Strohm | May 9, 2023

Something To Look Forward To

John Strohm on how his new record was inspired by his late friend, the musician Ed Ackerson.

A Bath Can Be Kind of Like a Country Song

Music
By GracieHorse | April 27, 2023
By GracieHorse | April 27, 2023

A Bath Can Be Kind of Like a Country Song

GracieHorse talks "hot spring culture," and how it inspired her new track.

All the Roads We Have to Walk Are Winding

Music
By Ben Katzman’s DeGreaser | December 13, 2022
By Ben Katzman’s DeGreaser | December 13, 2022

All the Roads We Have to Walk Are Winding

How Ben Katzman's Oasis obsession (and a pilgrimage to Knebworth) helped him navigate depression this year.

George Harrison’s Brainwashed Taught Me To Deal With Death

Music
By Morgan Enos | December 8, 2022
By Morgan Enos | December 8, 2022

George Harrison’s Brainwashed Taught Me To Deal With Death

Morgan Enos (Other Houses) on how the late Beatle’s final album guided him through tragedy with wit and optimism.

Lo Carmen Is the Boss of Her Own World

Music
By Lo Carmen | November 16, 2022
By Lo Carmen | November 16, 2022

Lo Carmen Is the Boss of Her Own World

A reflection on 20 years of doing-it-herself.

I Want The Moon — For Free

Music
By Ember Knight | November 15, 2022
By Ember Knight | November 15, 2022

I Want The Moon — For Free

Ember Knight talks DIY creation.

On Touring and Songwriting with Multiple Sclerosis

Music
By Susie Ulrey | November 9, 2022
By Susie Ulrey | November 9, 2022

On Touring and Songwriting with Multiple Sclerosis

Susie Ulrey (Pohgoh) talks accessibility and adapting creatively to chronic illness.

20 Years Is A Long Time To Call Yourself Juiceboxxx

Music
By John Chiaverina | October 26, 2022
By John Chiaverina | October 26, 2022

20 Years Is A Long Time To Call Yourself Juiceboxxx

John Chiaverina on rapping, writing, and getting written about.

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