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Category Archives: music
On Jay Brannan And Escaping ‘Gay-By-Association’
My thanks to Bryan for inspiring me to write this piece. While trying to write about the music of singer/songwriter/actor Jay Brannan, I realized that it would be harder than I thought. Not because I was unsure about what I … Continue reading
Harvey Milk, I’m Here To Salute You
With the Oscars (which we all pretend to ignore, but ultimately don’t) just days away, Gus van Sant’s Milk has finally come to Norwegian movie theaters. For months I’ve been hearing great things about this movie, and over the last … Continue reading
‘Camp Rock’ Sorta Sucks, But I’m Still Going 180 On Jonas Brothers
Now I finally know what all the fuss was about. Disney Channel’s Jonas Brohers promo vehicle Camp Rock premiered here in Norway last week, and is sure to make them a household name in contemporary Norwegian pop culture, just like … Continue reading
Madonna, Fabulous Ice Queen
Madonna is one of those gay icons, possibly rivaled only by Kylie Minogue, whose flashy, extravagant lifestyle, floor-filling pop credentials and ability to embrace her iconic status, seemingly makes her practically unassailable. Worship has been passed on from gays who … Continue reading
Early Gay Crushes: Zac Hanson
Zac Hanson will never be hot (but he comes close at times). When Hanson burst onto the international music scene with their infectious pop smash MMMBop back in 1997, he still had his long and unruly, girly hair, and even … Continue reading
In Defense Of Backstreet Boys
In the shadows of interactive anonymity I can finally admit it: I am, and have to some extend always been, a Backstreet Boys fan. Careful not to commit social suicide, this has been my own personal secret, although I suspect … Continue reading
How I Tried And Failed To Hate Jonas Brothers
I’ve written several times before about how I don’t want to confirm gay stereotypes. Yes, I love ABBA, I confess to love Savage Garden, have been a Hanson fan for a decade, and I’ve even grown fond of movie musicals … Continue reading
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