A Rocking Night with June Millington
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
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
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
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
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, […]