My mind wanders and then I catch it Dark thoughts perpetuate I set them on fire, and for a moment They burn with fury. My mind ablaze in retrospect Until I scatter the ashes Leaving my heart cold again I’m tranquil but numb Like frozen from waiting too long A light far ahead glimmers Giving me hope once again This cycle won’t persist much longer … Continue reading RETROSPECT by Hunter T. [Poem]
A poem by Hunter T. about his service in the military.
Hunter T. is an openly transgender army veteran currently living in Los Angeles. He served in South Korea from 2011 to 2014. Continue reading Kunsan Air Base by Hunter T. [Poem]
Disclaimer: This essay is my experience with being trans. It is not meant to reflect any trans experience other than my own, and the fact that I am undergoing hormone treatment therapy does not in any way negate or validate my trans-ness, nor anyone else’s. Written by Skylar Bauer My body has never felt like it belonged to me. It is conventionally attractive, for a … Continue reading Hiding From The Mirror
I’m over ten years into my transition from female to male and I still don’t pass. I have been very androgynous my entire life and due to that I’ve had the experience of being incorrectly gendered as far back as I can remember. People have always been confused about my gender based on my appearance so the pronouns that people choose for me are always … Continue reading Navigating Pronouns & Androgyny
Coming out of Nashville is Myylo, the LGBTQ singer who is writing pop cinematic heartbreak anthems and putting together local LGBTQ music showcases. His soft but soulful voice takes the listener straight into the immense feeling of heartbreak he is singing about on his single “Lack of You.” The song is emotional from the start, pulling on the heartstrings of the listener and hooking all … Continue reading Nashville Artist Myylo Rises Through Excellent Songwriting & LGBTQ Community Events
Rebel Rampage’s ‘Red Star’ is groovy, clobbering hard rock featuring Angelo Moore of Fishbone. The band recently released their debut album, Divided We Fall, which they describe as, “a fiery addition to L.A.’s historic lineage of protest music, which includes, Rage Against The Machine, Kendrick Lamar, Bad Religion, Fever 333 and more.” Frontman Graham Czach describes the project as, “our reaction to the outrageous corruption and … Continue reading Rebel Rampage’s ‘Red Star’ Is Powerful, Urgent Protest Music
Micah Woods has shifted genres a little bit since his last release and what he has done feels and sounds so right. Woods cleverly combines a throwback pop sound with elements of country-Americana music on his newest single “Chasing Boys.” The song, that normalizes his LGBT-identity, starts off with country style guitars. When Micah’s smooth voice hits, the song feels more pop than country for … Continue reading Micah Woods Sings Beautifully About the Quest for Love in “Chasing Boys”
Rainbow Walk by Skylar Bauer Heart racing, I walk through the woods, Remembering the rainbow walk trick. Bright red berries, bearing falsehoods. Looking for orange now, feeling a lunatic, Trying to steady my breathing. Colors of a sunset described in brick. Rainbow walks are meant to help the heaving of my chest as I contemplate the yellow bees and anxiety. Though far from appeasing, I … Continue reading Rainbow Walk by Skylar Bauer [Poetry] [LGBTQ]
“The Grey Area tackles this idea of who wins and loses a breakup. I was feeling like my ex was happily living her life as if I had never happened. Although the lyrics paint a picture that I wanted her back, it’s more about me not wanting to be the one who still pined or wrote love songs. It’s me, confronting my own pride more … Continue reading Singer-Songwriter Kat Hamilton Moves to L.A. & Releases Debut Solo EP “The Grey Area”
Introducing an incredible online pop-up event with items curated by trans entrepreneurs and allies to benefit the Transgender Law Center. Continue reading Online Trans-led Pop Up Shop To Benefit Trans Law Center
