Check out these exclusive Off the Record interviews from some of your favorite artists!
Pick Up the Mic - Interviews Major players in "homo-hop" keep it real in a largely homophobic industry. God-Des & She, Tim'm West, Deadlee and other pioneers say, with its origins in expression by the oppressed, hip-hop and gay can only make sense.
Deadlee - Interview Deadlee drops some knowledge on the burgeoning homo hop movement. The up-and- coming emcee talks about confronting a notoriously hompohobic genre from within, as he preaches a message of acceptance through beats 'n rhymes.
Indigo Girls' Amy Ray - Interview Amy Ray says what's up; what it's like being labeled a "lesbian icon", what she's doing with her own record label, Damon Records, and what inspires her as a musician and community activist.
Nemesis - Interview The Joshua and Jacob give the 411 on their forthcoming album. The twins break down their diverse influences, their aspirations as up-and-comers in the music industry, and their unique creative process.
The Ditty Bops - Interview Kick it with Abby and Amanda on the beach! They dish the dirt on who they've been listening to, what it's like to be a band and a couple, and how they come up with ideas for their creative live performances.
Homo-A-Go-Go Queer Arts Festival - Interviews Check out Homo-A-Go-Go, a dynamic annual music and arts festival in Olympia, Washington. While its founders hope that Homo-A-Go-Go can help write LGBT history in their region, they're also just looking to have a good ol' gay time!
Scissor Sisters - Interview It-Gays Jake Shears and BabyDaddy dish about their new record, their musical influences (Black Sabbath...who would have guessed?), and why they love their scary fans.
The Ark - Interview The Ark's fab frontman Ola Salo and Martin Axén sound off about getting started in small-town Sweden, Ola's bisexuality and its role in their music--and about the band's "lust manifesto."
Goldfrapp - Interview The haughty British duo dish glamorously about gay fans, Alison's alleged affair with Bjork, their penchant for drama and why homos love them!
Morcheeba - Interview Morcheeba's Ross Godfrey offers some wryly wicked dish about the band's name, their latest disc, their eclectic influences, making music worth downloading and the gay scene, from London to L.A.
Princess Superstar - Interview The glam NYC-based DJ/producer/musician chats freely about her latest release, My Machine, and sounds off about becoming a DJ and her big gay following.
Le Tigre's J.D. Samson - Interview The NYC-based trio's J.D. rules. Here she discusses being out and making music for a gay audience, learning to DJ, her love for hip-hop--and warns about fans who bite!
Rufus Wainwright - Interview Gay superstar Rufus Wainwright dishes about being out in music, gay culture in Hollywood, writing his tune Brokeback Mountain, country music and yes, Judy Garland.
Rufus Wainwright - Interview 2 Rufus Wainwright speaks about his new album, Release the Stars, and his plans on penning an opera. Rufus also discusses his Blondie-fantasies and plans to enjoy life while he still looks "half-decent with [his] clothes off."
