We’ve come a long way from the “Disco Sucks” movement of the 1970s. Back then that reactionary position was pretty commonplace, amongst white music consumers anyway. Now we can easily see the ugliness of the phrase’s implications: it implies straight-up…
‘The Witchery’ review: S. Isabelle crafts a dark and captivating witchy debut
S. Isabelle combines the favorite tropes of paranormal young adult fiction while also adding a unique spin in her debut The Witchery. With an interesting ensemble cast of characters and a school of witches, S. Isabelle crafts a beautifully written…
Tracing the Queer Roots of Dance Music and Club Culture
When we look at music history, many elements of each movement and subgenre, from visuals to sound, can usually be traced back to gay culture. Even long before LGBTQ+ was in the cultural zeitgeist, a lot of rock’n’roll pioneers were…
‘This is Going to Hurt’ series premiere review: The medical dramedy sheds light on a broken system
In 2016, junior doctors in England took part in a general strike as a result of a contract dispute with the National Health Service (NHS). While the physicians felt that their contractual agreement would force them to work longer hours…
‘Like Other Girls’ review: ‘Riverdale’ writer Britta Lundin literally tackles internalized misogyny
In Britta Lundin’s novel Like Other Girls, a closeted teenaged lesbian joins her high school’s previously all-male football team.
‘Young Royals’ review: Not all royals matter in this romantic ‘Gossip Girl’ inspired teen show
If Skins and Gossip Girl had a splash of The Crown, you’d have Young Royals, Netflix’s new Swedish-language series about teens at a boarding school for young elites. The series centers on Prince Wilhelm (Edvin Ryding), the youngest member of…
The Young Folks Presents: Pride Music Playlist
Pride month is a month of both celebration and solidarity. It’s a month where we recognise the hardships of the LGBTQ+ community, but also celebrate the amazing cultural and societal contributions this wonderful community has given America and the world.…