Friends of the late SOPHIE launch art auction to raise money for trans rights

by: Sami Weisband May 18, 2021 In the five months since the trailblazing producer’s tragic death, friends and collaborators of SOPHIE have come together to organize God Is Trans, an online auction of SOPHIE’s clothing, art pieces, and memorabilia to “honor her radical generosity, artistic vision, and commitment to supporting the trans community.” All proceeds …

Friends of the Late SOPHIE Launch Art Auction for Transgender Rights

In the wake of the tragic death of trailblazing electronic music producer SOPHIE in January 2021, the late artist’s friends and collaborators have launched a fundraising effort for Transgender rights. The campaign—an art auction called God Is Trans—will raise money for the Trans Justice Funding Project, a community-led fundraising initiative aimed at justice and equality for Trans people …

Peaches talks new single ‘Pussy Mask’, women’s rights and ‘WAP’

Peaches is back with new single ‘Pussy Mask’ – a track which she describes as bringing a little light to the current pandemic. The song – which you can listen to below – provides a funny and transgressive take on the COVID situation, mixing imagery of body fluids with the fear of droplet transmission. The …

The Band’s Robbie Robertson doesn’t mind Bob Dylan selling the rights to his songs

Robbie Robertson of The Band has addressed Bob Dylan‘s recent decision to sell the rights to a number of songs, including some by The Band. The $300 million deal struck by Dylan with Universal Music Group for the publishing of his catalogue includes songs that Dylan’s company published on behalf of the Band, meaning their …