The legendary nose behind Britney Spears Fragrances — admittedly likely not Spears herself — has once again delivered us from that quiet evil known as boring perfume. Britney Spears Fragrances’ Candied Fantasy is sure to delight fans of flirty, sugary scents.
All by Derek Murawski-Harguth
Review: Queen of Pop Madonna Lives to Tell at Xcel Energy Center
The ever-provocative musician took St. Paul, Minnesota on an epic quest through her hit-filled songbook as part of The Celebration Tour
Review: Nearly 35 Years After You Can Dance, Madonna Returns to Remix Albums With Finally Enough Love
The 1-CD/2-LP, 3-CD/6-LP editions both delight this listener and lifelong fan. They tell the story of Madonna reinventing the pop wheel, “Over and Over” again.
Interview: Robyn Banks of Black & Boujee
Robyn Banks and Lola Michele-Kiki will be hosting Black & Boujee, a Sunday, February 27 all-POC variety show at 7pm at HUSH HK Bar, New York City’s self-proclaimed newest naughty LGBTQIA+ bar.
Interview: Gottmik is “Gorge”
I recently spoke to RuPaul’s Drag Race season 13 finalist Gottmik about her time on the show, New York Pride, and more.
Symone at Flip Phone XXL: Pride 2021
DJ Fancy Restaurant performed throughout the night with a fiery mix of ‘00s, ‘10s, and modern pop, all building up to RuPaul’s Drag Race season 13 winner Symone’s appearances.
Gottmik at Flip Phone XXL: Pride 2021
Stunning performances by local drag excellence. A headlining showstopper from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 13 finalist Gottmik. This is Flip Phone XXL: Pride at the iconic Minneapolis venue First Avenue.
Interview: AJA is Back with a Vengeance
The Drag Race alum spits fire on their second studio album, Crown
Interview: The Rosé Has Something to Say
I chatted with Rosé about her new music, tour and RuPaul’s Drag Race!
Essay: The Grand Re-opening of LA’s Amoeba Music
A personal essay, first published inside Twin Cities Gay Scene magazine.
Derek Please's Best Albums of 2020
This is the music that got a lot of us through 2020, ranked by yours truly, Derek Please.
Review: The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special
The colorful set design, the brilliant writing and the impeccable directing by BenDeLaCreme herself are just a few ways this special soars.