From growing up learning Carnatic music to launching their YouTube channel performing covers to finally becoming a full-time indie-pop artist, Teenasai's journey is a celebration for the desi queer community.
By NOFILTERSASSY Oct 3 2019 |
Having followed KPop since 2014, I have watched as more and more of my friends and acquaintances find themselves drawn to this genre of music, drawn to KPop mega idols like BTS and EXO.
By Perihelion Jul 31 2019 |
Bin Baykancha Tamasha is an all men dance troupe that has broken new ground in this usually women-centric art form.
By Pooja Nair Jul 23 2019 |
The queer girl’s reality is all expectation and inevitable let-down. Like a bad rollercoaster. Or someone telling you something is “super spicy” and it isn’t.
By Alita Dharmaraj Jul 15 2019 |
How many times in your life do you fall in love with someone? How many times is it reciprocated? Does the reciprocation look similar to your expectations?
By Daranee Jun 10 2019 |
The most substantial thing I as an artist can ask is for the audience is to relate to my music or my work. To find relevance in people’s lives and experiences is the most excellent feeling ever.
By Rheadodendron May 16 2019 |
‘Lingering Wine’ features Pragya’s powerhouse vocals and soulful composition, and attempts to have a universal appeal that can entice lovers of all genders.
By Pooja Nair Apr 8 2019 |
The content of popular music becomes a medium through which partners express their emotions and the representation of love and romance often become a standard for roles, expectations, feelings (or lack of thereof), and gender appropriation in romantic and sexual arrangements.
By Lorelle Apr 1 2019 |
One morning, as I sit on the floor in the corner of my room, stressed about something, I hear Troye’s music playing in the background. But this time, I don’t just hear it: I listen.
By Saachi Gupta Mar 12 2019 |
It has been five years since Kalyan entered the music scene and he has definitely made his own mark. Even a half-hearted attempt to listen to his work will make one thing clear-- he is not afraid to chart his own path.
By Krupa Joseph Jan 31 2019 |
Over the past 2 years, I have learned more about the community's needs. My space has been acknowledged and my voice encouraged.
By Manasie Dec 29 2018 |
Janvi’s earthy voice, which sounds almost purposely made a few notches deeper, sounds sublime against the video.
By Krupa Joseph Nov 22 2018 |
One day she excitedly told me about how she recently read an article on Facebook titled "10 celebrities you probably didn’t know were Gay" and found out that Sam Smith was gay.
By Alokabho Pal Jul 2 2018 |
Everything is a bit out of the box for me as a person. My message through my music has always been just to be who you are, be authentic and real and believe in yourself.
By Pratika Yashaswi Apr 24 2018 |
Addressing the audience, the choir stressed on the fact that through their performances, and the power of music, they wish to eradicate discrimination, oppression, ignorance, and prejudice.
By Roshan Kokane Feb 19 2018 |
Hosting and conducting a standalone concert after our early days of just performing at events was a great learning experience!
By priya Dec 5 2017 |
These guys are the best.
By Pratika Yashaswi Oct 3 2017 |
You’ll know I don’t have my life in order when I tell you I don’t have my Bedroom Disco playlist of the month in order.
By Pratika Yashaswi Aug 23 2017 |
Speaking of Beyoncé, I was once under the sway of her masterful self-titled album for weeks on end. Her sexiest songs, right from the wild Drunk in Love to the teasing Blow, the raunchy Partition and the passionate Rocket, unleashed my inner femininity.
By NOFILTERSASSY Aug 1 2017 |
Here is an exclusive list of non-conforming queer musicians who are under 30.
By Ice Woman Jul 13 2016 |
