The Accidental Chronicler.

Polari Magazine interviews the brilliant cartoonist David Shenton who has, over the last four decades, chronicled LGBT history.

“We filled the gay press with cartoons, and between us we actually wrote down and documented gay history without even meaning to…”

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US: 71 min • Naked Sword / Peccadillo Pictures • June 28 2013

A small but significant as well as moving film about real gay men of all shapes and sizes.

“There isn’t even a sub-plots involving mobile phones, a miracle in itself. It’s the anti-city that capitalism forgot and which is rarely portrayed, especially in a ‘gay’ context.”

On Fire.

Zak Black’s Glitterous, celebrates Pride 2013 with style, fire and hula-hoops. And Paul Heron.

“Zak Black has gone all out to create a 12-hour long event. It is going to be a funky, fabulous and chic way to celebrate Pride.”

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Released June 1, 2013
Marnie’s Crystal World is a rich and assured debut by a woman who has crafted and explored electronic music for more than a decade.

“Crystal World does not wax or wane, nor attempt to prove something to its listeners; instead the songs come fully formed by someone who is certain of their identity, personally and artistically.”

Trans and Trans-Ally Artists Unite.

CN Lester writes about the London Community Pride edition of Transpose, an evening of music, art and the spoken word. June 28, 2013.

“The idea behind each night is that it isn’t about policing identity – the first rule of Transpose is “don’t make assumptions” – it’s about creating a welcoming space for anyone who’d like to support trans rights and enjoy some fabulous art .”

I Do: The End of DOMA & Prop 8

Walter Beck examines the reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that spells the end for DOMA and Prop 8

“What we are seeing is the utter breakdown of the Religious Right. The Supreme Court has dealt a fatal blow to their political power and now they will wither away.”

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Siouxsie Sioux, June 15, 2013

Siouxsie Sioux at Meltdown: a review and personal reminisce by Carl Stanley.

“her felt-tip scrawl on the sleeve of my home-made kimono turning ordinary cloth into something as sacrosanct as the Turin shroud… “

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Released June 1, 2013
Wine and Roses blends future hip hop with pop soul creating the perfect after hours chill-out album.

“There’s a soul edge to his voice, and a pop edge to the songwriting on display here, which makes him feel like an indie Will Young, if he’d smoked more weed…”

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Released June 18, 2013
Yeezus is a brilliant example of exactly how modern music should be – it’s such a mishmash of samples and influences, it covers as many genres as it can.

“This album isn’t for everyone. The music is heavy and distorted, the lyrics are dark and at times heavily sexual, violent or even misogynistic, but to me it’s a brave and bold work that deserves the praise being thrown at it.”

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Released June 24, 2013
Miss Kittin’s What To Wear EP: assertive electronic pop and experimental ambient techno. You won’t be disappointed.

“What To Wear EP is just a small taste of where Miss Kittin is right now in terms of her sound and the confidence she has reached in her career.”