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THING Anthology Released
460 pages of EXCITEMENT from the 90s!
Every issue of THING has been released as a book, thanks to Primary Information.
What is THING?
The 35 Anniversary Commemorative Issue
Why We Love THING
Celebrating and Documenting the Fabulousness of Thing magazine.
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The MAGA-fication of Nicki Minaj
A Bob the Drag Queen Cultural Investigation – https://youtu.be/dzJPpjSvqTg Bob The Drag Queen examines the…
House Masters: Frankie Knuckles
Today, Sunday, January 18, 2026, marks Frankie Knuckles’ birthday. To honor his legacy, Defected Records…
Best House + Club Tracks
Defected Radio Show, hosted by Sam Divine https://youtu.be/maIAOa3EW7s Tracklist 1. My Paradise, Jamie Jones – 00:00…
This Moment is Our Proof
Poet Cornelius Eady Stuns Crowd at Mamdani’s Inauguration. On January 1, 2026 award-winning poet Cornelius…
Having a Ball at FLUXX
Bridging the past and present of our diverse our communities. The highlight of BAM’s FLUXX…
the 80s
Is This You?
House Music
How a Chicago-based Black and queer run publication built a platform for marginalized voices and revolutionized print media.
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Thirty Years Ago, a Black Queer Zine Captured the Scene that Birthed House
by Leor Galil for the Chicago Reader, June 2021 – In February 2021, dance-music site…
House Music, A Cultural Revolution
The new House Music documentary, House Music: A Cultural Revolution, airs November 8, 2024 on…
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of House Music
So much to celebrate! The music genre, born in Chicago, has revolutionized dance music internationally….
House Masters: Frankie Knuckles
Today, Sunday, January 18, 2026, marks Frankie Knuckles’ birthday. To honor his legacy, Defected Records…
Ballroom is Still About Black Queer Joy
This is for You
Playing tracks by Aiken, Silvado del Gado DJ Tools, Spencer Morales & Hanlei, Urban Sound…