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A selection of scholarly and popular published work, including my zine Transylvanian Horror and podcast Bloody Sundae.
Scholarly
Scholarly
"Sex and Music"
in Elgar Encyclopedia of Sex and Society in press.
The discussion of music includes examining instrumental and lyrical products as well as themes, performance, and listener experience. Music is also used as a marker for culture with popular music and genre allowing insight into society of that era. Gender and sexuality in music are representative of societal expectations for the performers and audiences. Music demonstrates the cycle of backlash and progression of social ideals, such as gender and racial equality. This overview looks at the history of sex in Western music from the 11th century to modern times using themes of different genres with reference to youth culture.
Contributing Researcher
to Tampa Bay LGBT History
Tampa Bay’s LGBT community has a rich and proud history, but one that has been hidden for too long. Our community’s history is full of stories of joy and resistance. Our goal is to document these stories and make them accessible to inspire a new generation of activism.
Popular
Popular
"Let's Do the Time Warp Again! 50 Years of the Rocky Horror Picture Show"
in Phantasmag
An article reflects on the development of the Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) cult following by examining its inspirations from film genre classics and rock music, the beginning of the fanbase, and its lasting impact on youth subculture and LGBTQ+ people fifty years later.
"Trans Community in Tampa's Rock Scene"
in The Sapphic Sun
An article covering how Tampa's rock scene became a place for trans community building. Using my personal experiences and thesis research, I argue that when there’s a space that values authenticity and rejects systems of oppression, it makes perfect sense that trans people have found themselves in it.
"Transgender Punk Rebellion"
in Hankycode Magazine
An article about the overlaps of punk music and transness. Utilizing my experiences as a punk in Florida, I touch on themes of the genre, community, and current politics.
"The Rockstar Nosferatu"
in HJTV Presents!
An article discussing Nosferatu (1922) rereleases with rock different scores. It might seem like an odd pairing, especially for what is meant to be a silent film, but many people don’t know that so-called “silent” films were often not silent. These scored versions of Nosferatu are actually a return to form for silent film screenings.
Transylvanian Horror
Transylvanian Horror
A self-published horror zine that screams about personal hauntings and the politics of being monstrous.
Featured in WUSF and NPR's article about international zine month!
Vol. 2 No. 1
Bloody Sundae
Bloody Sundae
Two friends take scoops from horror and bring them to you in a wonderful sundae.
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