Mikaela Straus’s debut LP raises questions about the boundary between using queerness as a brand and using one’s power to create an inclusive community.
While her intentions are well-meaning, the “You Need to Calm Down” video is a missed opportunity to highlight the narratives represented by the queer icons.
They make up just a fraction of the many lesbian and queer musicians who are revolutionizing the industry, but you should definitely know each one of the artists on this list.