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DJ Tom Stephan aka SuperChumbo

Also known as Superchumbo, Tom Stephan has DJed countless clubs, festivals, and parties, and includes to be one of the hardest-working DJs behind the decks. He'll play at Matinee Pervert at The Midway on September 23.

Man on Man: Roddy Bottum and Joey Holman's new album, SF show

  • MUSIC
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Sep 19, 2023

Gay duo Man On Man effortlessly avoids the dreaded sophomore slump with the incredible "Provincetown." Not shying away from its sexy subject matter, the duo is in peak condition in songs like "Gloryhole" and "Piggy."

Q-Music: 12 inches of queer music

  • MUSIC
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Sep 12, 2023

Our voracious music reviewer Gregg Shapiro shares new and reissued sounds from General Public, Nora Kelly Band, Veronica Swift and Worriers.

LGBTQ History Month playlist

  • MUSIC
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Sep 5, 2023

We've got a select batch of new music from artists you may know, a few that you likely don't but should, and a musical score you have to love.

Director Matthew López on 'Red, White & Royal Blue's' big romance

  • MOVIES
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Aug 15, 2023

Award-winning gay playwright Matthew López discusses taking the directorial helm for the lighthearted gay romcom. "Red, White & Royal Blue," based on the best-selling book.

Q-Music: queer in your ear all year

  • MUSIC
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Aug 15, 2023

Our music writer shares new grooves from super-queer bands Anohni and the Johnsons, The Aces, Diners, Roselit Bone and Rodeo Boys. Listen up!

'Barbie,' what a doll

  • MOVIES
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Aug 8, 2023

Writer and director Greta Gerwig's latest movie "Barbie," a live-action fantasia revolving around corporate toy giant Mattel's legendary doll, while far from perfect, is an unexpectedly delightful breath of fresh and campy air.

Tim Murphy's 'Speech Team'

  • BOOKS
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Aug 8, 2023

If you have loved gay writer Tim Murphy's books since his breathtaking 2016 breakthrough novel "Christadora" and its 2019 follow-up "Correspondents," then you will be happy to know that his fourth novel, "Speech Team" is being released in August.

Belinda Carlisle: Still mad about her music

  • MUSIC
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Aug 1, 2023

Belinda Carlisle is the definition of a music legend. Her new EP, "Kismet" includes dance floor-ready bops. She discussed her work ahead of her SF concert on August 20.

Lucinda Williams: Grammy-winning singer-songwriter on her new music, memoir and tour

  • MUSIC
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Jul 25, 2023

Lucinda Williams has left an indelible mark on contemporary Americana, country, blues, pop, and rock music, and despite setbacks emerges victorious on record and in print in 2023.

Fin Argus: 'Stay Awake' actor on family, fictional and factual

  • MOVIES
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Jul 25, 2023

In "Stay Awake," Fin Argus' character Derek and his kid brother struggle to keep their prescription drug-addicted mother Michelle (Chrissy Metz) alive. Argus discussed working on the film.

'Afire's burning love

  • MOVIES
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Jul 18, 2023

"Afire" takes a long time to ignite, but once it does, brace yourself. Like its lead character, novelist Leon (Thomas Schubert), writer/director Christian Petzold's new film is a lot to handle.

'Egoist' - a Tokyo love story

  • MOVIES
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Jul 18, 2023

Based on the autobiographical novel by Makoto Takayama, director and co-screenwriter Daishi Matsunaga's "Egoist" is one of the most original and moving gay movies of the year.

Boze Hadleigh's 'Game Show Confidential'

  • BOOKS
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Jul 11, 2023

In his latest book, "Game Show Confidential: The Story of An American Obsession," prolific author Boze Hadleigh doesn't play around, pulling back the sparkly curtain to dare to reveal truths some would never consider about game shows.

Post-Pride pressings; reissues from Cher and Pet Shop Boys

  • MUSIC
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Jul 11, 2023

Pride month has passed, but you can fly your own flag of fandom for two popular musical favorites; Cher and Pet Shop Boys, with reissued vinyl and CD collections.

Cidny Bullens: Meet the trans 'cosmic rock star'

  • BOOKS
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Jul 4, 2023

Cidny Bullens' story is truly one of a kind, beginning with being a backing vocalist for Sir Elton John and continuing through their 2012 transition at the age of 61 as a musician, and now the author of a revealing memoir.

Samantha Irby: 'Quietly Hostile' author on jokes, pandemic dogs and Dave Matthews

  • BOOKS
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Jul 4, 2023

The best part about reading a book by Lammy Award-winning queer humor essayist Samantha Irby, including her new one, "Quietly Hostile," is the way she makes you laugh out loud.

'Joy Ride' is a trip

  • MOVIES
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Jul 4, 2023

The best way to describe "Joy Ride" is as a good and bad 'trip gone wrong' copycat that gets off to a great start, lags a bit, and then surprises us with scenes that are alternately outrageous and heartbreaking.

Author Jonathan Harper on belonging

  • BOOKS
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Jun 27, 2023

Jonathan Harper is good at luring and lulling readers. In his debut novel "You Don't Belong Here," the queer writer sets the stage with protagonist Morris, a bisexual writer from the DC area, and an unexpected encounter.

John Waters hosts Mosswood Meltdown

  • MUSIC
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Jun 20, 2023

Filmmaker and "filth elder" John Waters will once again host the 2023 edition of the hip, queer, punk music festival Mosswood Meltdown in Oakland. He shared his love of punk music and style.