Documentary on Trans Icon and Activist Marsha P Johnson

Trans icon, activist and one of the West Village’s most adored figures, Marsha P Johnson was not only an important voice in the LGBTQ+ community, she was a beloved human. Since her untimely death in 1992, there’s been a lot of suspicion surrounding the idea that she killed herself—with rumors of murder at the hands of shady cops, the mob or others circulating. “How to …

Artists for Puerto Rico: Almost Like Praying

Thoughts and prayers are welcome but action—service, donations, on-the-ground support (or in some instances, policy change)—really makes the most difference. Everyone’s favorite musical historian Lin-Manuel Miranda has done something stellar, and brought an all-star cast with him. Miranda recorded “Almost Like Praying” with Jennifer Lopez, Gloria Estefan, Fat Joe, Luis Fonsi, Camila Cabello, Ruben Blades, Dessa, Marc Anthony and Gina Rodriguez. It’s a benefit single …

Brad Walsh’s Human Ecosystem of Sounds, ANTIGLOT

An instrument-free album with vocal layering and manipulated body percussion

From the opening track forward, Brad Walsh‘s new album ANTIGLOT pulls the mind and spirit to a state of active meditation. For all its mystical elements—and the moments of rhythmic hypnotism—this is not background music. Walsh wants listeners’ attention and he manages to secure it without instruments or lyrics. It’s a tremendous departure from his last full-length, Six Infinite, and comparisons to Björk’s Medulla are …