Iris Marlowe’s DEAD BY DAWN hits me in my horror- and country & western-loving heart. Sam Raimi’s EVIL DEAD 2 it were a C&W album! My review for @rainbowrodeo.bsky.social rainbowrodeomag.com/iris-marlowe...

Saddle up for another amazing night of queer country in New York City with Rainbow Rodeo Live! WHERE: Branded Saloon (603 Vanderbilt St, Brooklyn) WHEN: Saturday, 3/7 from 8 - 10 PM WHO: Christian Rutledge, Emily Frembgen, jackfruit, Robert Bock 2-item minimum, pay what you can for entry!

Saddle up for another amazing night of queer country in New York City with Rainbow Rodeo Live! WHERE: Branded Saloon (603 Vanderbilt St, Brooklyn) WHEN: Saturday, 3/7 from 8 - 10 PM WHO: Christian Rutledge, Emily Frembgen, jackfruit, Robert Bock....and YOU! This show is pay-what-you can!

Saddle up for another amazing night of queer country with Rainbow Rodeo Live! WHERE: Branded Saloon (603 Vanderbilt St, Brooklyn) WHEN: Saturday, 3/7 from 8 - 10 PM WHO: Christian Rutledge, Emily Frembgen, jackfruit, Robert Bock....and YOU! This show is pay-what-you can!

ALBUM REVIEW: It's a match made in heaven: horror writer Bee Delores reviewing @irismarlowe.bsky.social's Dead By Dawn -- an album that "will make any horror-loving heart grow three times in size." rainbowrodeomag.com/... Photo by (at)holyfawning

This week's review roundup features Bok Suna's '90s-infused soundscapes, Brendan Welch's good-natured anxiety, and Johanna Rose's raucous, devil-may-care New Orleans jazz. rainbowrodeomag.com/...

Before we hurtle into 2026 proper, let's take a moment to look at our readers' favorite albums from 2025 -- plus their top queer country moments and hopes for 2026. Congrats to Vandoliers 🦂 and many more! rainbowrodeomag.com/...

Before we hurtle into 2026 proper, let's take a moment to look at our readers' favorite albums from 2025 -- plus their top queer country moments and hopes for 2026. Congrats to Vandoliers 🦂 and many more! rainbowrodeomag.com/...

If you're lucky enough to be in New Orleans for Folk Alliance International, you're lucky enough to be surrounded by queer country! Read our guide of queer country artists to check out this weekend! (Idk who to tag because it would be every artist we've ever written about) rainbowrodeomag.com/...

This week's Rainbow Ruckus features soft-spoken steel resolve, pulsing desire, heartbreaking films, bitter rock'n'roll, and fiercely trans country music. Boy Golden @anjimile.bsky.social Grace Givertz Jobi Riccio Rae Spoon rainbowrodeomag.com/...

INTERVIEW: Brett & The Cassette invite you to activate your inner smile and be yourself fully on their charming self-titled album. In our interview, lead singer Gary Cawker is adamantly himself. rainbowrodeomag.com/...

Congrats to our FIRST PLACE winner for Rainbow Rodeo's Critics' Picks: Brandi Carlile! Read all about the biggest and best queer country moments of 2025 right here: rainbowrodeomag.com/...

Also, this is a piece of advice I often give to my artists or folks looking for PR tips. Lucky to have @trevelkin.bsky.social @getalternative.bsky.social @rainbowrodeo.bsky.social @varioussmallflames.bsky.social @idioteqcom.bsky.social @fortherabbits.bsky.social @jonahinthesnow.bsky.social to help.

Congrats to the @willicarlisle.bsky.social for SECOND PLACE in our critics' poll for the best queer country album of 2025!!! Read more about this year's biggest queer country moments and albums right here: rainbowrodeomag.com/...

Congrats to the Vandoliers 🦂 for THIRD PLACE in our critics' poll for the best queer country album of 2025!!! Read more about this year's biggest queer country moments and albums right here: rainbowrodeomag.com/...

ALBUM REVIEW: Kirby Lyle gives us the musical punch and kick required to fight for our rights on Change is Hard, writes Bee Delores rainbowrodeomag.com/...

In our interview, Chicago's gothicana specialist Iris Marlowe reveals how Sam Raimi inspired her newest album, her path to country music, and why it's so important to create the community we've been searching for this whole time. rainbowrodeomag.com/... Photo by holyfawning

This week's Rainbow Ruckus features pink skies, pro wrestlers, birds, trans rage, and pop country heartbreak. Featuring Elly Kace Semler Joy Oladkun + Sheryl Crow Mila Jam + Chris Housman CJ Lawrence rainbowrodeomag.com/...

VOTE for your favorite queer country album of the year! It's your chance to champion your queer country faves like Bells Larsen, Bonnie and the Mere Mortals, Arend Lee Jessurun, Wryn, and more! docs.google.com/form...

The Rainbow Rodeo staff shares their favorite queer country moments of 2025 -- and our top three queer country albums of the year! Tommy Atkins Stefanie 🏳️‍⚧️ Josh Friedberg Richard Marcus Steve Roberts Alexander Taurozzi rainbowrodeomag.com/...

VOTE for your favorite queer country album of the year! It's your chance to champion your queer country faves like Crys Matthews, Tiberius, Brivele, Bandits on the Run, Autumn Sky Hall, and more! docs.google.com/form...

VOTE for your favorite queer country album of the year! It's your chance to champion your queer country faves like ZDAN, The Belle Curves, Little Mazarn, Heather Mae, and many more! docs.google.com/form...

VOTE for your favorite queer country album of the year! It's your chance to champion your queer country faves like Olivia Ellen Lloyd, Rachael Sage, Vandoliers, Willi Carlisle and many more! docs.google.com/form...

VOTE for your favorite queer country album of the year! It's your chance to champion your queer country faves like Adam Mac, Avery Friedman, the Kentucky Gentlemen, Kristen Ford, and many more! docs.google.com/form...

VOTE for your favorite queer country album of the year! It's your chance to champion your queer country faves like Bells Larsen, Bonnie and the Mere Mortals, Arend Lee Jessurun, Wryn, and more! docs.google.com/form...

please vote for CREATURE (which you can do) as a means to finally destroy the binary of country forever (lovingly)

VOTE for your favorite queer country album of the year! It's your chance to champion your queer country faves like Crys Matthews, Tiberius, Brivele, Bandits on the Run, Autumn Sky Hall, and more! docs.google.com/form...

VOTE for your favorite queer country album of the year! It's your chance to champion your queer country faves like ZDAN, The Belle Curves, Little Mazarn, Heather Mae, and many more! docs.google.com/form...

VOTE for your favorite queer country album of the year! It's your chance to champion your queer country faves like Olivia Ellen Lloyd, Rachael Sage, Vandoliers, Willi Carlisle and many more! docs.google.com/form...

VOTE for your favorite queer country album of the year! It's your chance to champion your queer country faves like Adam Mac, Avery Friedman, the Kentucky Gentlemen, Kristen Ford, and many more! docs.google.com/form...

Before going on hiatus until January 15, editor @rachelcholst.bsky.social highlights this year's trends and triumphs in queer country music -- and what's next for Rainbow Rodeo. rainbowrodeomag.com/... #QueerCountry #Americana #CountryMusic #RootsMusic #LGBTQMusic #QueerMusic #LGBTQMusician #lgbtq

ESSAY: Richard Marcus presents Erin Mckeown's take on the holidays for the rest of us: their two anti-holiday albums are anthems for people alienated by Christmas, the values it's come to represent, and less-than-accepting families. http://rainbowrodeom...

ALBUM REVIEW: Maia Sharp excels at airing her doubts and insecurities with such compassion, you'll be able to forgive yourself for your own. On Tomboy, Maia Sharp does this by exploring those in-between spaces: in gender, relationships, life paths. rainbowrodeomag.com/...

This holiday edition of Rainbow Ruckus features puppy dogs, the gift that keeps on giving, and waltzes filled with yearning. Melissa Carper MORGXN @emchy.bsky.social and @rhinestonetomboy.bsky.social rainbowrodeomag.com/...

Last chance!!! Get your queer country zines, hats, t-shirts and...boot conditioner??? That's right -- it's the Rainbow Rodeo gift guide -- get something awesome for your favorite people! rainbowrodeomag.com/...

ALBUM REVIEW: The act of creation is exhilarating and terrifying -- and thoroughly explored in @idiotwitchamelia.bsky.social's examination of Susan Stryker's Frankenstein essay, CREATURE. http://rainbowrodeom...

ALBUM REVIEW: On Returning to Myself, Brandi Carlile breaks her heart wide open. @beedelores.bsky.social illustrates how Carlile's deeply personal tracks become universal. rainbowrodeomag.com/...

Get your queer country zines, hats, t-shirts and...boot conditioner??? That's right -- it's the Rainbow Rodeo gift guide -- get something awesome for your favorite people! rainbowrodeomag.com/...

For @rainbowrodeo.bsky.social, I wrote about Lily Rose’s new album, I KNOW WHAT I WANT, which might feel uninspired overall but does contain a few great moments rainbowrodeomag.com/lily-rose-i-...

REVIEW: Lily Rose takes a look back on all her accomplishments with her album I Know What I Want -- which demonstrates Rose's ability to pick high-energy songs as well as some stunners, writes @Beedelores.bsky.social rainbowrodeomag.com/...

Get your queer country zines, hats, t-shirts and...boot conditioner??? That's right -- it's the Rainbow Rodeo gift guide -- get something awesome for your favorite people! rainbowrodeomag.com/... #QueerCountry #Americana #CountryMusic #RootsMusic #LGBTQMusic #QueerMusic #LGBTQMusician #lgbtq

"Running" was premiered today by @rainbowrodeo.bsky.social It's a huge honour to be featured by Rachel, a music journalist hero of ours who has been lifting up under-represented artists for years. Thank you! 🖤 rainbowrodeomag.com/premiere-big...

PREMIERE: Queer country pop supergroup @bigriverz.bsky.social (@raespoon.bsky.social, Sofia Hicks, and Sarah Danger) are back with "Running," a '90s slacker bop about overcoming night terrors and forming true bonds. rainbowrodeomag.com/...

REVIEW: If our editor @rachelcholst.bsky.social liked love songs, she probably wouldn't be in the country music business. But Rachael Sage's album Canopy has melted even her heart, an accomplished embrace of what real, mature love looks like -- on all levels of humanity. rainbowrodeomag.com/...

Get your queer country zines, hats, t-shirts and...boot conditioner??? That's right -- it's the Rainbow Rodeo gift guide -- get something awesome for your favorite people! rainbowrodeomag.com/...

Get your queer country zines, hats, t-shirts and...boot conditioner??? That's right -- it's the Rainbow Rodeo gift guide -- get something awesome for your favorite people! rainbowrodeomag.com/...

ALBUM REVIEW: Kristen Ford explodes with charismatic energy on her arena-ready diary of a life coloring outside the lines, Pinto -- out now on Righteous Babe Records. rainbowrodeomag.com/... #QueerCountry #Americana #CountryMusic #RootsMusic #LGBTQMusic #QueerMusic #LGBTQMusician #lgbtq

ESSAY: @joshfrmusic.bsky.social shares his story of care, secrets, death, and acceptance–with an amazing soundtrack. rainbowrodeomag.com/... #QueerCountry #Americana #CountryMusic #RootsMusic #LGBTQMusic #QueerMusic #LGBTQMusician #lgbtq #TyHerndon #PersonalEssay #PersonalWriting

With this brand new, meditative music video, Marian Runk takes a cautious optimistic approach to the year ahead on "New Year." rainbowrodeomag.com/... #QueerCountry #Americana #CountryMusic #RootsMusic #LGBTQMusic #QueerMusic #LGBTQMusician #lgbtq