Disco Divas and Festival Season

Summer is winding down, but before it does, it’s time for our favorite time of the year—besides Pride, of course! It’s officially festival season, and there’s so much good music to check out.

Whether you frequent every metal or punk show that comes within a 50-mile radius of your home, follow jam bands around the country, dance yourself silly at all the EDM shows you can find, or live and breathe pop music, sound set to melody is one of the most beloved things in our society, and a tool of healing and unity for the queer community.

This issue, we celebrate music in all its forms, complete with a fun and sassy, disco-inspired photo shoot. From disco and roller rinks to EDM, these pages practically sing, so read on to find out about some new queer artists to follow.

We also have a special section to celebrate all things Aurora Pride, so don’t pack your rainbow decorations up quite yet, or your bathing suits. Hit the beach for one last hurrah, and then keep the Pride vibes going for the rest of the year. We can’t wait for fall, but we’re definitely going to savor the rest of summer.

-Addison Herron-Wheeler