LGBTQ+ – Saint Audio

Saint Audio Mixes #043: Asterisk Youth

Asterisk Youth takes over the decks for our 43rd guest mix. Listen to the house and experimental-inspired mix from the experienced DJ and producer, and get to know her in our interview below. Tell our readers a little bit about yourself. I’m a 26 year old loud opinionated trans woman from Atlanta, Georgia. I love… [continued]
Saint Audio Mixes #042: glasse

glasse joins us for our latest guest mix filled with immersive and cinematic production. Learn more about them in our interview below. Tell our readers a little bit about yourself. Hey! I’m Evelyn, and I go by the artist name glasse. I use they/them or she/her pronouns. I’m a queer, Asian American, and femme artist… [continued]
Ariana Grande and MNEK: Your Choices Matter

Regardless of follower count, having an opinion online can be a very dangerous game. Add fame to that mix, and it is a veritable minefield. Discussing diversity and certain amounts of privilege? Your mentions are about to get ugly, and quickly. This could be the very reason that many celebrities either do not post online… [continued]
Pride 2018 Playlists: Bella Muerte on LGBTQ+ Mental Health

Drag queen Bella Muerte calls attention to the mental health struggles that members of the LGBTQ+ community face and pairs the information with an empowering playlist, The Moon Knows My Secrets. It is no secret that mental illness is a blight on the LGBT+ community, with rates three times more common for members of our… [continued]
Shots with SOPHIE: A Boozy Review of Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides

Miles Bolland of St Andrews Wine Company pairs beverages to visionary artist SOPHIE‘s debut full-length album, Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides. SOPHIE, who recently came out as trans, says “This is an album for myself, my friends, and all of the sweet people that have supported me and inspired me, I love you. Let’s celebrate.”… [continued]
Premiere: Rocky Heron Oozes Drake Vibes In Sexy “Nuffa Luv” Video

Do you like reggae-meets-R&B tracks like “One Dance” or “Let Me Love You”? How about really sexy guys? Great dancing? Queer-friendly lyrics? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, then I’ve got a video for you, my friend. Rocky Heron‘s “Nuffa Luv,” off his upcoming EP of the same name, showcases his vocals… [continued]
Saint Audio Selects: PRIDE + The Stonewall Riots

While Pride Parades have been happening around the world all month, we’ve now reached the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots on June 28th 1969 which began the modern LGBTQIA+ movement. It’s a perfect day to remember the human rights violations that were once legal in the U.S.A., to remind ourselves of the changes that still… [continued]
Saint Audio Selects: PRIDE + Pulse Orlando

Today, June 12th, 2017, is the one-year mark of the horrific tragedy that occurred at Orlando nightclub Pulse in 2016. 49 members of the LGBTQIA+ community had their lives cut short after a gunman entered the club, committing an act of violence that made the Pulse event the worst mass shooting in United States history.… [continued]
Arca’s “Desafío” Video Is Hauntingly Poignant

Fresh off his self-titled studio album release, Venezuelan artist Arca explores dark themes of pain and love in the video for his third single “Desafío”. Locked in a leather straitjacket, Arca explores the complicated nature of queer sexuality and identity, and the violence that queer people face for simply existing and expressing. The lyrics are moody… [continued]
Dissect The Music of Best-Picture Winner “Moonlight”

Following its’ historical Best Picture win at The Oscars last night, explore the enigmatic music in Barry Jenkins‘ film, Moonlight. YouTube user Mr Nerdista unpacks the complexity of the film’s score, as well as discusses the significance of chopped and screwed music to the narrative. Check out Mr Nerdista’s channel, and watch director Barry Jenkins’ Oscar… [continued]