A Rocking Night with June Millington

Posted in May 14th, 2008
Published in Music, News

If you know your music history, Fanny should ring a bell as the first all-female rock band to be signed on a major record label. That was back in the 60s. Recently, June Millington, the band’s lead guitarist, visited Manila to perform in a concert with other lesbian artists in Rolling the Ls Home (which […]

Rolling the Ls Home: An all-lesbian concert

Posted in April 6th, 2008
Published in Asia, Events, Music

This doesn’t happen everyday, at least not here. For those in Manila, you can catch a piece of history by watching “Rolling the Ls Home” on April 18 at Kublai’s in Katipunan. This once-in-a-lifetime event will feature June Millington, critically-acclaimed guitarist and rock legend; Pow Chavez, band vocalist and finalist in ABC5’s Philippine Idol; and […]

Tegan and Sara: Music to the power of two

Posted in December 17th, 2007
Published in Coming Out, Music

Tegan and Sara Quin are young and out rockers from Alberta, Canada. They’re twins of identical features and, yes, identical sexuality. Twin lesbian sisters? Now that doesn’t happen everyday.
They grew up in a family that Sara says taught them to be “open-minded, strong, and empowered.” The open-mindedness, Tegan says, made it a lot easier for […]

Missy Higgins comes out

Posted in December 4th, 2007
Published in Coming Out, Music, News

Yup, she’s confirmed it herself. Best-selling Australian singer Missy Higgins, known for her soulful voice and acoustic melodies, personally cleared rumors surrounding her sexuality after giving an interview with lesbian magazine Cherrie.

The Cliks: A Rock Band Never Sounded This Good

Posted in November 26th, 2007
Published in Music

Forget t.A.T.u. If you’re looking for the genuine article, here it is. The Cliks is real as it can get, with music so intense you can taste it. Here’s how NOW magazine describes their style:
… the Cliks’ music kinda sounds like what might happen if Chrissie Hynde and the Murmurs’ Leisha Hailey fell in love, […]

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