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Joshua Rotter

Joshua Rotter
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Joshua Rotter is a contributing writer for 48 Hills. He’s also written for the San Francisco Bay Guardian, SF Weekly, SF Examiner, SF Chronicle, and CNET.

After 28 albums, Sparks still can’t resist a flourish—thankfully

Synth pop duo's 'MAD!' enlists ennui haze, light banter, schoolkids' backpacks in its theater of ideas.

GLŌM FEST’s polyglot nocturnal liturgy draws dark artists from around the globe

Deathrock, darkwave, goth purveyors fly from the bat cave as DNA Lounge transforms into a mausoleum of sound.

For dark times, comedian Nori Reed believes in the joy of jokes

Bay Area stand-up wrote the Disney Channel's first live-action trans character, rejects reductive approaches to identity.

Scissor Sisters’ Babydaddy grows into a new ‘Nostalgia’

From EndUp dance floor to pop fame, musician Scott Hoffman now delves into the world of graphic novels.

Unplugging with Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Adding stalwart guitarist Imaad Wasif, the indie heroes hit Symphony Hall to explore their acoustic side— and some new emotional textures.

‘The most euphoric feeling’: Live Aid music legends look back 40 years on

As TV docuseries relives epic charitable concert, performers dish about wild moments before 2 billion fans—and backstage.

John Cameron Mitchell glories in Bowie devotion at ‘BLACKSTAR Symphony’

Philharmonic tribute to queer icon's final studio album sets stage for Pride weekend.

At Fresh Meat queer arts fest, ‘conformity isn’t an option’

Mudd the Two Spirit, more brilliant performers continue to lay annual showcase's transformative groundwork.

From piercing icon to flaming ecosexuals, Frameline’s tales of rupture and survival

Interviews with the fest's compelling protagonists of 'WICKET,' 'A Body To Live In,' and 'Playing with Fire.'

Reel love: 3 LGBTQ icons profiled on Frameline’s silver screen

They brought trans innovation to 'Drag Race,' created 'Rocky Horror,' delivered legendary reads—and now they're getting their flowers.