The Music Directory
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| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 45 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 9 days ago |
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The Medley 012
Hey music friends,
Hope you are easing into August with rhythm and grace. I write to you in a time of transition, both personally and for this platform. I recently started training for a full-time job (yay!), which will require adjustments...
Sounds of the Dirty South: A Black Music Month Roundtable
I couldn’t let June end without honoring Black Music Appreciation Month (often shortened to Black Music Month). This commemorative event was first recognized by President Jimmy Carter on June 7, 1979 to acknowledge the musical contributions...
A Prideful Noise: celebrating LGBTQ+ musicians across genres, eras, and identities
Every June, Pride Month offers an opportunity to celebrate individuality and honor those whose courage, self-determination, and activism led to the LGBTQ+ representation we witness today. Music is a beautiful avenue for expressing the afore...
The Medley 011
What’s new, music friends?!?
I hope that you’re embracing the seasonal transition wherever you are. I’ve missed connecting with you all—please forgive me for skipping last month’s Medley. This is my way of making up for lost time.
While I...
Bewilderment by Pale Jay: A Listening Guide
In recent years, album clubs have blossomed as music enthusiasts seek ways to engage in inquisitive, active listening. Since last summer, I’ve been a faithful member of ’s chordinnate album club, where attendees take turns leading the discu...
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(she/they) multidimensional writer, editor, digital curator, & mystic. Curator of The Music Directory. Council Creative Advisor at Realm Empire Industries. the future is the voice of the unsung.
we writing about Black musics, space + place, & stuff | queer | writer, researcher, reluctant + retired musician | from SC, usa | she/they | email: [email protected]
THĒO. I’m a Full Sail alumnus, trained writer, vinyl obsessive, and GROAVEN/REI Tastemaker Council/Shatter the Standards’ primary architect.
\ud83c\udff3️\ud83c\udf08 \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 (he/him) Music fan & record collector. I also appreciate film, art, fashion, and pop culture. Communication Arts/Print Journalism Graduate (Lethbridge College, 2007). Movie nerd. Gay. Canadian. 90s kid. New posts Wednesdays.
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I write Lavender Sound, which is my home for commentary on artists who are LGBTQ+ or have massive LGBTQ+ fanbases (allies are welcome to subscribe too!). Occasional album reviews and retrospectives, but mostly ~takes~
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