Music

Police allow Bounty Killer to play London

Bounty Killer November 18th, 2008

The Metropolitan Police are facing criticism from gay rights groups by allowing homophobic dancehall singer Bounty Killer to play a concert in London. (more…)

“This is where the best music is” - interview with drummer/producer Laura Fares

Laura Fares November 17th, 2008

Laura Fares, aka Sam Sparro’s drummer, is the electro-dance scene’s best kept secret. We caught up with her for a quick chat about drumming, producing and getting chatted up by every girl in town. (more…)

Melissa Etheridge’s fury at being a ’second class citizen’

Melissa Etheridge November 10th, 2008

Melissa Etheridge has publicly attacked California’s ruling for Prop 8, and threatened to withhold thousands of dollars worth of taxes because she no longer feels like a full citizen. (more…)

Reggae star Capleton banned from own gig

Caplton November 6th, 2008

A reggae singer has been banned from playing a gig in Switzerland after he broke an agreement not to perform homophobic songs. (more…)

“What is it with lesbians and pie?” - Erin Mckeown interview

Erin Mckeown, photo by Marcelo Krasilic November 3rd, 2008

Erin Mckeown is a supremely talented singer-songwriter and a cult favourite on the queer folk scene (despite not being folk).

We caught up with Erin before her performance as the headline act of the York Lesbian Arts Festival 08 and chatted about pie, politics, and how baseball could cure America of homophobia…

Interview by Georgia Rooney and Milly Shaw. Words by Milly Shaw.

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The Organ singer Katie Sketch explains the band’s break up

The Organ October 20th, 2008

In 2006, Canada’s second most famous indie lesbian band broke up. It was a big surprise - The Organ had finally been noticed by the press, they had released a couple of well-received singles and by all accounts were on the verge of being The Next Big Thing. Then they broke up, with no explanation. Now, 2 years later, singer Katie Sketch has finally explained what happened.

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Melissa Etheridge to marry girlfriend Tammy Lynn Michaels

Melissa Etheridge and Tammy Lynn Michaels October 2nd, 2008

Melissa Etheridge and girlfriend Tammy Lynn Michaels are planning to marry.

When asked on celebrity television show “Extra” if the couple had plans to marry, Etheridge said “Yes, we have four children and we’re trying to find the right time.” (more…)

Katy Perry has kissed a girl

Katy Perry kissing a girl October 1st, 2008

No reports on whether or not she liked it, but Katy Perry has been snapped supposedly kissing a girl. Lesbilicious are dubious about the authenticity of said snog and have called in resident agony aunt and sexpert Sappho to verify:

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Pink isn’t gay. Not these days, anyway.

Pink September 30th, 2008

It’s official: Pink loves penis. Below is a transcript of the singer explaining all on a radio phone-in: (more…)

Beth Ditto is UK’s favourite cover girl

Beth Ditto September 29th, 2008

Beth Ditto has been voted the UK’s favourite magazine cover girl.

Ditto, singer of band Gossip, is a lesbian and an advocate of queer rights. She appeared nude on the front cover of the NME in June 2007, and was also named as the ‘coolest person in rock’ by the magazine. (more…)