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Music Reviews

Thao with the Get Down Stay Down do it again
, Oct 9, 2009
The musical trio released their new album, Know Better Learn Faster, on Kill Rock Stars and it's definitely one to own.
Sound Check: August 2009
, Aug 13, 2009
News and new albums from Good Asian Drivers, Sarah Bettens, CocoRosie, Madison Violet, The Sounds, Sandra Bernhard, and more!
New Music Tuesday: 6-30-09
, Jun 30, 2009
Albums from Tanya Tucker, The Fiery Furnaces and, yes, The Cliks.
Sound Check: June 2009
, Jun 4, 2009
The Sounds release a new album, Gretchen Phillips covers "A Dirty Mind," and Telepathe makes great dance music.
Sound Check: April 2009
, Apr 29, 2009
Amanda Palmer puts on a play and publishes a book, and new albums from The Cliks and Girl in a Coma.
Sound Check: March 2009
, Mar 18, 2009
The Thorns of Life, Dance Yourself to Death, Saucy Monkey, Madison Violet, Ponytail, and more queer music news and reviews.
The AfterEllen.com 2008 Visibility Awards
, Dec 24, 2008
The TV shows, movies, music, books and people who entertained, inspired, or disappointed us in 2008.
2008 Year in Review: Music
, Dec 15, 2008
An overview of the year’s notable releases, trends, music and moments related to lesbian/bi musicians.
Sound Check: October 2008
, Oct 28, 2008
Ani DiFranco live, Ponytail's Molly Siegel interviewed, and The Dresden Dolls take a hiatus.
Dar Williams brings us to the "Promised Land"
, Oct 10, 2008
Her new album is a change of pace, featuring Suzanne Vega and a cover from Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
Lucy Lawless plays up the Xena factor
, Sep 30, 2008
At a performance in San Francisco over the weekend, the actress-turned-singer showed clips from her show behind her as she sang.
Sound Check: September 2008
, Sep 10, 2008
Tegan Quin, Amanda Palmer’s solo debut, Catie Curtis, Telenovela Star and more.
Cyndi Lauper wants to "Bring Ya To the Brink"
, Jun 10, 2008
The '80s icon releases her new album just in time to kick off her True Colors Tour.
Sound Check: June 2008
, Jun 3, 2008
Sia, JD Samson, An Horse, CocoRosie and more.
"Falling Down" with Scarlett Johansson
, May 5, 2008
ScarJo's new video (and album) is, unfortunately, boring. What do you think?
Madonna disappoints, but Mariah and Robyn do not
, Apr 30, 2008
"Hard Candy" doesn't live up to the hype, but "E=MC2" and the self-titled "Robyn" are winners.
Sound Check: April 2008
, Apr 3, 2008
Missy Higgins, Kaki King, Swati, Uh Huh Her and more.
Best. Lesbian. Week. Ever. (November 30, 2007)
, Nov 30, 2007
Patricia Velasquez joins "The L Word," Missy Higgins comes out, remembering Jane Rule.
Review of "Pick up the Mic"
, Oct 18, 2006

Queer rappers confront homophobia in this thought-provoking documentary.

Review of "Rise Above"
, Aug 23, 2006

The award-winning documentary examines the success of rock band Tribe 8.

Review of "Rent"
, Nov 23, 2005
Idina Menzel and Tracie Thoms shine in this cinematic adaptation of the broadway musical.