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Amy Ray
Love her Tender: an interview with Amy Ray
“About 10 years ago I started writing songs and putting them in a pile and filing them away in my mind...”
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Boy George
King of Everything: Boy George returns to reclaim his crown
“It’s almost come full-circle back to the beginning when there weren’t massive budgets and you had to be a bit more creative. I think that’s exciting.”
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Greg Alsop
Police force: Tokyo Police Club's Greg Alsop on the band's new album
“People are a lot less interested in bands that sound timid, cute, or precious.”
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Steve Grand
Grand stand: an interview with out musician Steve Grand
“I get to wake up every day and do something that I love. For that, I feel so blessed, so humbled.”
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Scott Malinowski
What Do You Do, Scott Malinowski?
“Playing music is such an immersive thing, I feel such a strong sense of flow and satisfaction blasting out high notes with a roaring jazz band.”
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Laura Doherty
Heart to Heartbeat: an interview with Laura Doherty
“I’m out and proud and all that stuff.”
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Thomas Lauderdale
In the Pink: an interview with Thomas Lauderdale of Pink Martini
In the Pink: an interview with Thomas Lauderdale of Pink Martini
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Angelique Kidjo
The Spirit’s in it: an interview with Angelique Kidjo
“If you think that what you are going to lose by making a statement is greater than telling the truth – I'm not here to judge.”
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Ivy Queen
Queen of Reggaeton: Ivy Queen remains fierce
“I am always representing the ladies and defending them.”
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Cazwell
Self control: NYC out-rapper Cazwell on his latest video and Chicago's scene
“Chicago kids have always been super friendly and open to hear new music.”
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Jack Curtis Dubowsky
Composer in the Mist: an interview with Jack Curtis Dubowsky
“The world has changed, but there was a time when the people doing the most interesting stuff were in what you'd call high-risk groups.”
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Colette Marino
Loud Music: DJ Colette on the musical journey reflected in her new album
“...I was reflecting on my writing that I have been doing for twenty years. I put all of that into this record. The idea of friendships that I have made along the way. That is what it is all about.”
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Chloe Chaidez
Independent woman: Kitten frontwoman Chloe Chaidez on the band's success
“I want to go there with Kitten.”
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Simon Cowell
Starmaker: Simon Cowell talks his duo at 'The X Factor' finale
“Let’s put it this way, at one point last week, they had five records in the Top Ten on iTunes, so I would say they’ve got a pretty good shot outside the competition.”
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Branden James
What a voice!: an interview with Branden James
“I’ve always loved Christmas and would love to produce my own Christmas show at some point in the future.”
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Sandra Bernhard
Sandyland: Comedienne Sandra Bernhard brings her show to Chi-town
“I don't mind being in Chicago on a day off. It is so rare that I get to be anywhere that I like to be and have a minute for myself.”
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Brian Oblivion
Cult following: Brian Oblivion on the success of the band Cults
“We want everyone that can possibly hear our music to hear it.”
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Patty Larkin
Patty Larkin goes Green on new disc
“I feel so fortunate to have the partner I have for 28 years now, and a family we started late in life.”
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Cyndi Lauper
She’s so delightful: an interview with Cyndi Lauper
“Professionally, I think that having success you should pay back, use the fame you achieve to give voice to some that don’t have a voice.”
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Natalie Bergman
Family band: Natalie Bergman on Wild Belle's new album and success
“We have a wonderful relationship. I couldn't be here without him or doing any of this.”
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Jay Brannan
World view: an interview with Jay Brannan
“There are so many great songs out there that speak to you or sound great in your voice so they feel good passing through your vocal cords.”
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Skaters
Talented trio: NYC's newly minted band talks about life as a Skater
“I believe we can refer to us as a baby band.”
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Natalia Kills
Getting into Trouble: Natalia Kills' new album kills
“I was concerned that no one would relate to it and all of the things going on in my head. Not everyone has this kind of story.”
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Spencer Day
Mystery solved: an interview with singer/songwriter Spencer Day
“f you have the good fortune of being a gay role model, I think that's great. But I would really rather be someone who is thought of as living my life in an authentic and transparent way.”