Leaving the bright lights and childhood whimsy of Disney World for the streets of Manchester, Billy Mick explores the themes of acceptance, individuality and self with an uplifting instrumental and effervescent flair. Inspired by Mick’s attendance at 2018’s Manchester Pride, the song takes on anthemic qualities that drive home the feelings of unity experienced by […]
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Anita Gabrielle’s EP ‘Just Neat’ is raising funds and awareness for Parkinson’s Disease
Anita Gabrielle has been pushing boundaries and making a mark well before this EP. From being a woman to being openly apart of the LGBTQ+ community in the music industry, Anita uses her talent and voice to support and raise awareness for various causes. With ‘Just Neat’, Anita’s efforts have been inspired by her brother, […]
The beginning of the Highest Hopes Foundation
Almost a year ago, not long after I took over the management of this blog, I published a post titled ‘Girls/Girls/Boys: LGBT anthem or insult? The debate.’ The post explored some of the issues fans of Panic! At the Disco had with their song ‘Girls/Girls/Boys’ but overall concluded that it has done much more good. […]
Unapologetic new single ‘So Gay’ from LGBT artist Hunter
Even in the 21st century people are being oppressed, ridiculed and disgustingly judged for who they love or how they live. With recent events it is more important than ever that we stand together. Against anyone or anything that threatens our way of life. We must continue to support artists like Hunter who seek to […]
Prejudice battling EP, Alibi, from High Priestess Ms Mohammed
The time of female empowerment is now and it’s only growing stronger with artists like Ms Mohammed taking no prisoners. Not one to stand by as the ignorance of the world tries to drown the oppressed, the Goddess-like musician is done with excuses in her new EP, Alibi. The lead track of the same name […]
Discovering Rufus Wainwright
Music is ageless. Time passes, eras fade and new genres are invented but these things don’t destroy the music from our memories. This is the excuse I will use for only recently being made aware of the singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright. My personal music interest can sometimes be dated or specified to a specific genre. Meaning […]
‘Girls/Girls/Boys’; LGBT anthem or insult? The debate
The best way to begin this blog entry is with a confession: I have been a Sinner since about 2009. Panic! At the Disco being one of my favourite bands for the past eight years. However I’m not so consumed by my appreciation for them that I am not able to see the continuing issues […]
The month may be over but pride is forever
As the month of June comes to an end so comes the awful realisation that some people think the LGBTQ+ community disappears with it. To keep the rainbow flag flying here is a collection of songs either written about or by someone in the community. Whilst some highlight the hardships many people still face today, […]