Laura Sirikul is a freelance writer for GRAMMY.com.
Over the past few years, there has been a notable increase in LGBTQIA+ representation within the music industry. From historic award show feats to coveted slots on festival lineups, artists like Chappell Roan, Lil Nas X, Sam Smith, and Troye Sivan have loudly and proudly proclaimed their sexuality in their music, performances and public personas. It hasn't always been that…
In the music video for "i’ll be happy when," Lyn Lapid performs with her band to a largely disinterested audience at a house party. As she reflects on her life in Los Angeles and the feeling of being invisible, people begin to notice her, and she spirals with anxiety. Lapid begins repeating the line: "Will I be a buzzkill forever?"…
LGBTQ+ artists have long shaped the music industry and culture at large, offering audiences a glimpse into their unique lives, shared experiences and so much more. Queer artists are foundational to American music; Released in 1935, Lucille Bogan’s “B.D. Woman’s Blues” was one of the first lesbian blues songs — and wouldn’t be the last. Fellow blues singers Gladys Bently,…
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) have made strides in the music industry for many years. Every year, more AAPIs enter executive roles in the industry, increasing their visibility and impact. Artists in the Asian and Pacific Islander diaspora — including Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson.Paak), Olivia Rodrigo, and H.E.R. — have graced the stage and won golden gramophones…
It's hard to say that Ed Sheeran is having a "moment" — since his debut album + in 2011, he's had countless groundbreaking career milestones. But 2023 may just be his most monumental year yet. Sheeran's banner 2023 came on the heels of what was arguably his hardest year to date, as his Disney+ documentary, Ed Sheeran: The Sum Of…
