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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.

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.

Tune-Yards’ ticket sales support East Bay houselessness pub ‘Street Spirit’

Duo's kaleidoscopic new album is called 'Better Dreaming'—quite the imperative.

Portraits of Past has risen—or perhaps the Bay Area hardcore act never truly died?

An unlikely tale that rages from Half Moon Bay and Gilman Street to the Lower East Side's grimy dance floors.