Queer and Neurodivergent Artists: A&R Factory Is Your Platform

For decades, queer artists have been the lifeblood of music culture, shaping its aesthetics, its sound, and its rebellion. From Little Richard’s flamboyant gospel-soaked rock ‘n’ roll to the uncompromising artistry of David Bowie, Freddie Mercury, and Elton John, queer creativity has always been the engine pushing popular music forward. More recently, artists like SOPHIE, Arca, Janelle Monáe, Sam Smith, Christine and the Queens, and Ezra Furman have carried that torch, breaking ground while refusing to dilute who they are. Yet despite this lineage, the struggle for visibility and respect continues. When queer musicians type “music blogs accepting queer artists” into search engines, what they’re often really seeking is proof that their voice won’t be erased or tokenised. At A&R Factory, that assurance is already part of our DNA. As editor-in-chief and a queer woman, I’ve built this platform with a zero-tolerance stance towards erasure, prejudice, and the gatekeeping that has historically excluded LGBTQ and neurodivergent artists. We don’t sit on the fence. When TERFs and reactionary voices lash out, we respond. When online spaces grow hostile, we double down on being a space of safety and affirmation. Queer Music Blogs Are Not Just Needed — They’re Essential It’s impossible […] The post Queer and Neurodivergent Artists: A&R Factory Is Your Platform appeared first on A&R Factory.

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For decades, queer artists have been the lifeblood of music culture, shaping its aesthetics, its sound, and its rebellion. From Little Richard’s flamboyant gospel-soaked rock ‘n’ roll to the uncompromising artistry of David Bowie, Freddie Mercury, and Elton John, queer creativity has always been the engine pushing popular music forward. More recently, artists like SOPHIE, Arca, Janelle Monáe, Sam Smith, Christine and the Queens, and Ezra Furman have carried that torch, breaking ground while refusing to dilute who they are. Yet despite this lineage, the struggle for visibility and respect continues. When queer musicians type “music blogs accepting queer artists” into search engines, what they’re often really seeking is proof that their voice won’t be erased or tokenised. At A&R Factory, that assurance is already part of our DNA. As editor-in-chief and a queer woman, I’ve built this platform with a zero-tolerance stance towards erasure, prejudice, and the gatekeeping that has historically excluded LGBTQ and neurodivergent artists. We don’t sit on the fence. When TERFs and reactionary voices lash out, we respond. When online spaces grow hostile, we double down on being a space of safety and affirmation. Queer Music Blogs Are Not Just Needed — They’re Essential It’s impossible […]

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