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La Bouche
Sweet dreams: An interview with La Bouche
“I kept trying to find words for the “la da da dee” part of the song. We couldn't find any words so we just left it in the song.”
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Gretchen Peters
Gretchen’s “World”: an interview with singer/songwriter Gretchen Peters
Gretchen’s “World”: an interview with singer/songwriter Gretchen Peters
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Jillette Johnson
A Whale of a talent: an interview with Jillette Johnson
“I'm not saying that I'm an expert in the field but I know, in a different way, how it feels to be alien in your own skin.”
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David Cassidy
C'mon Get Happy with David Cassidy
“I've been around so many people that don't care what a person's preference is so it is a beautiful thing to celebrate that with open arms and embrace it from a social stand point.”
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Aaron Carter
Get Carter: Aaron Carter to perform at Northalsted Market Days
“I give them something that they know me for and also do something that's currently on the radio. I want people to enjoy themselves.”
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Branden James
Talent to burn: an interview with America’s Got Talent contestant Branden James
“I think the popular audience responds to opera in that way because it's such an exciting form of singing. It's not something that necessarily comes naturally.”
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Eric Himan
Indie Idol: Stephen Leonard’s seven questions for Eric Himan
“Gracefully's songs didn't feel forced, were simplistic, but I feel like they work well together with a style that is fluid and not all over the place.”
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Lianne La Havas
Big Voice: Singer Lianne La Havas on Lollapalooza and what's next to come
“I am very much looking forward to us spreading the word about the record even though it has been out for a little while.”
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Sara Quin
Heart to Heartthrob: an interview with Sara Quin of Tegan and Sara
“I think we walk a fine line in our band where we are completely proud and comfortable and open about our sexuality.”
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Jason Knade
Director Jason Knade on "All American Boy" music video project, film-making and Chicago
“It’s a powerful moment for me, one that transcends gender and sexuality and really speaks to the universal human emotions of desire, connection, rejection, and the emotional bravery that’s required...”
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Steve Grand
“All-American” sensation: an interview with Steve Grand
“We've all fallen for someone that we can't have, but it especially rings true in the specific story for LGBT people.”
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Mike Maimone
A pianist’s pedigree: an interview with Mike Maimone of the Mutts
“Being more open and honest has made me a better songwriter, a better performer.”
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David Schelzel
David Schelzel and The Ocean Blue return with an album of new material
“I think this record sounds the most like our first two records.”
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Nick Lachey
The Winner Is: Nick Lachey returns with new singing competition series
“Music's something that we all can enjoy in our own way whether we sing it or listen to it or dance to it or what have you.”
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Noelle Scaggs
More Than Just a Dream: Noelle Scaggs of Fitz and the Tantrums
“We just tried to write songs and make them as strong as possible.”
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Melissa Ferrick
The “Truth” will set you free: an interview with Melissa Ferrick
“This record reflects freedom to me. There's so much happiness on this record it can't be denied.”
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Levi Kreis
Paradise found: an interview with Levi Kreis
“For me, I actually enjoy listening to this album for the first time.”
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Drew Daniel
Arranged Marriage: an interview with Drew Daniel of Matmos
“We’re sort of like a coelacanth. We're like a thing that shouldn't still be alive but is [laughs].”
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Jessica Sutta
Going solo: Jessica Sutta talks success after Pussycat Dolls
“The gay community had such a strong following for us. I fell even more in love with the gay community after that but I have always been in love with them.”
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Deborah Cox
“Here” and now: an interview with Deborah Cox
“I'm looking forward to Pride Fest. I'm thrilled that I'll be back and doing some new music, too.”
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Andy Bell
Ring that Bell: an interview with Andy Bell
“I love meeting people and I suppose it keeps me in with the kids.”
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Emily Saliers
Able to sing: an interview with Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls
“I think playing a queer fest is especially meaningful with the Supreme Court considering its cases and immigration law, which affects my life personally”
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Molly Ringwald
Good golly, Miss Molly: an interview with Molly Ringwald
Good golly, Miss Molly: an interview with Molly Ringwald
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Chaka Khan
She’s every woman: an interview with Chaka Khan
“I find my gay and lesbian followers to be the most un-fickle of all my followers.”