"There are poets who set their songs to music, but it’s rare to find a musician who can actually utilize both the music of their songs and the lyrics to create a type of sonic poetry." - Richard Marcus on H.C. McEntire's brilliant 'Every Acre.' countryqueer.com/reviews/album-…

All hail the new #CQRoundup dropping today with music from Seán Barna, Tami hart, an #ExclusivePremiere from Sonia Leigh and our #songoftheweek from olive klug. Giddyup! countryqueer.com/stories/list/c…

"I think this dynamic has been happening for centuries, will continue to happen, and is sort of a quintessential experience of being a human who loves other humans." - olive klug on their single "Parched," our current #CQRoundup #songoftheweek countryqueer.com/stories/interv…

#ChrisBogard's photos of Cassandra Lewis's #secretshow in SF are a fun ride. Check it out! countryqueer.com/photo-gallery/…

"While not every song references the land or the environment, the album is thematically rooted in the importance of our relationship to the earth and nature..." - Richard Marcus on H.C. McEntire's #EveryAcre countryqueer.com/reviews/album-…

"I always feel like I’m able to do a better job when I’m being of service – if I can really remember that it’s not about me, it’s never about me. It’s always about the songs..." - 𝐽𝐴𝐼𝑀𝐸𝐸 𝐻𝐴𝑅𝑅𝐼𝑆 🌈 countryqueer.com/stories/jaimee…

This week's #CQRoundup is #onFIRE, with new music from Ana Egge, Hayden Joseph, Jim Andralis, charm city art spice, Adam Mac, Pelvis Wrestley, and kara jackson - debut album gyal. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 countryqueer.com/stories/list/c…

"These songs – it continues to blow my mind – if I just follow them, they’re able to create so much more meaning than I would ever be capable of comprehending.” - 𝐽𝐴𝐼𝑀𝐸𝐸 𝐻𝐴𝑅𝑅𝐼𝑆 🌈 countryqueer.com/stories/jaimee…

"My parents divorced just before I started playing and I felt lost and confused. Music was a way that I could return to my heart and express my feelings, and from then on, my guitar was my life long companion." - Christie Lenée countryqueer.com/stories/interv…

"Something I like about 'Parched' is that while I include some specific details from my relationship, it’s an extended metaphor that can relate to thousands of different situations." - olive klug countryqueer.com/stories/interv…

"These songs – it continues to blow my mind – if I just follow them, they’re able to create so much more meaning than I would ever be capable of comprehending.” - 𝐽𝐴𝐼𝑀𝐸𝐸 𝐻𝐴𝑅𝑅𝐼𝑆 🌈 countryqueer.com/stories/jaimee…

"My parents divorced just before I started playing and I felt lost and confused. Music was a way that I could return to my heart and express my feelings, and from then on, my guitar was my life long companion." - Christie Lenée countryqueer.com/stories/interv…

We're not exaggerating! Pure 🔥this week with Hayden Joseph, Ana Egge, kara jackson - debut album gyal, Pelvis Wrestley, charm city art spice, Adam Mac, and Jim Andralis. You can warm yourself getting next to it. countryqueer.com/stories/list/c…

"While not every song references the land or the environment, the album is thematically rooted in the importance of our relationship to the earth and nature..." - Richard Marcus on H.C. McEntire's #EveryAcre countryqueer.com/reviews/album-…

"It's a blessing and a curse to have such varied genres of inspiration. I want all of my music to be heard and I think a lot of my frustration over the past years has to do with the dilemma of how to present all these sides of my creativity" Sonia Leigh countryqueer.com/stories/interv…

"These songs – it continues to blow my mind – if I just follow them, they’re able to create so much more meaning than I would ever be capable of comprehending.” - 𝐽𝐴𝐼𝑀𝐸𝐸 𝐻𝐴𝑅𝑅𝐼𝑆 🌈 countryqueer.com/stories/jaimee…

Checked out our most recent #CQRoundup? So much excellent queer music surfacing these days... countryqueer.com/stories/list/c…

Cali-based Queer Photographer #ChrisBogard took some snaps for us of #CassandraLewis's secret SF show a little while back - check 'em out! She definitely brough the fun. countryqueer.com/photo-gallery/…

We chatted with Sonia Leigh about her restless creative spirit and the multiple projects she's involved in currently as well as her contagious new single, "Thin Ice." countryqueer.com/stories/interv…

It's #CQRoundup time, with a heap of goodies featuring Danielle Johnson , Sam Williams, Rufus Wainwright with Brandi Carlile, Brian Falduto, Devon Cole, MyaByrne, Rhinestone Tomboy 🏳️‍⚧️⚧️, and newcomers #hermatite. Get at it, y'all! countryqueer.com/stories/list/r…