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By Jerry Nunn

"The handcuffs represent something hard mixed with soft snow." - Snowcuffs

Cuffing season ends in March, but the Chicago-based band Snowcuffs is warming up to a spring music season. Known for several other groups like Lightfoils and Astrobrite, guitarist Neil Yodnane built the band in 2022 to include vocalist Stephanie Nikolas, bassist Sarah Sterling and Mike Hoyt on drums. The budgeoning band has released two EPs, Sink Down and Sweet Gravity. Their latest single, “Burst” features a moody video that matches their atmospheric sound. Neil and Stephanie talked backstage at Beat Kitchen on the day of...

Katya Zomolodchikova

By Jerry Nunn

"It can be hard to stay relevant in a sea of faces wearing wigs." - Katya Zomolodchikova

Yekaterina Petrovna Zomolodchikova, also known as Katya, is a Russian drag character created by Brian McCook. He grew up in Massachusetts and came out as gay at the age of 15. While in college, he became interested in drag and his Russian persona was inspired by one of his teachers. Katya joined the cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race for season seven and won Miss Congeniality. In 2016, she landed on the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars, finishing as runner-up. Over the...

By Jerry Nunn

"I love that we have music on vinyl." - Daffo

Daffodils symbolize rebirth and renewal, which aligns with blossoming musician Daffo’s sensibilities. Gabi Gamberg chose the flowery moniker to represent their artistry and band at the age of 21. The young queer singer uses they/them and she/her pronouns as descriptors in life. Raised in a suburb of Philadelphia, Daffo started playing music at an early age and at 15 took a summer program at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. This led to adventures in New Jersey, singing at various open mics and meeting...

By Jerry Nunn

"There is no other show like it where someone can showcase their queerness, gender expression and just be free." - Nymphia Wind

The Serpents Tour starring Nymphia Wind and Plastique Tiara snakes its way into the historic Vic Theatre at the tail end of January. These talented drag artists are ready to sink their fangs into Asian folklore and onstage storytelling. Taiwanese drag persona Nymphia Wind dominated RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2024, taking home the crown on season 16. Leo Tsao became the first East Asian to win the franchise and has taken home trophies with the NYX Face Award 2019 Taiwan and in 2021 became the...

By Jerry Nunn

"the LGBTQ+ community supports me the most, whether it is at festivals or shows." - TheARTI$t

Musician Erica McCauley is making a name for herself as TheARTI$t in the world of rhythm and blues. Hailing from Newark, New Jersey, this queer soul singer is becoming one to watch with a growing catalogue of new tunes. She has acquired over 38 million streams from a loyal fanbase and her projects are getting bigger. In 2023, she released ARTchives and the following year ARTchives: The Gallery came out to resounding acclaim. In 2025, her EP Who I Am debuted and fresh collaborations have...

By Jerry Nunn

"There were gay film festivals in the early ‘80s, but I was formulating a plan." - Gus Van Sant

The legendary director Gus Van Sant has carved out a massive career over the years and he slices into 2026 with Dead Man’s Wire. He brought his latest project into the Windy City in October of 2026 for an early screening at the Chicago International Film Festival. From Row K Entertainment, Wire is the film adaptation of Dead Man’s Line, a 2018 documentary about Tony Kiritsis holding a hostage in Indianapolis. Bill Skarsgard tackles the lead role with gusto and humanizes Tony while hitting all...

Graham McTavish

By Jerry Nunn

"It's epic in the true sense of the word" - Graham McTavish

Spartacus was a real-life gladiator and leader who fought against Roman authority. His story has inspired works of fiction for decades and Starz Entertainment has produced several television series, starting with Spartacus in 2010. Just in time for the holidays, the network is gifting its viewers a spinoff tale titled Spartacus: House of Ashur, which debuted on December 5. This unique sequel explores the possibility of what would have happened if Ashur had not died in the second season of Spartacus. For House of Ashur’s...

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