The multi-talented MicahTron is a rapper, producer, writer and DJ who has performed around the globe. But she still stays grounded in the Bay Area LGBTQ+ community and uses her superpowers to amplify queer voices. In this episode, Micah highlights five of her favorite queer artists of the moment, while reflecting on her own journey as a queer hip-hop performer born and raised in San Francisco. BONUS: we'll get an exclusive first listen of her latest track, "Blood Suckers", coming out in November!
Micah's Selections:
Wifey Riddim - Shygirl, ft. Jorja Smith & Sadboi (2025)
KFC Santeria - Cain Culto (2025)
Introvert - Cat Burns (2024)
Soft Spot - JMSN (2023)
Am I Ok? - Hugo de la Lune (2025)
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The multi-talented MicahTron is a rapper, producer, writer and DJ who has performed around the globe. But she still stays grounded in the Bay Area LGBTQ+ community and uses her superpowers to amplify queer voices. In this episode, Micah highlights five of her favorite queer artists of the moment, while reflecting on her own journey as a queer hip-hop performer born and raised in San Francisco. BONUS: we'll get an exclusive first listen of her latest track, "Blood Suckers", coming out in November!
Micah's Selections:
Wifey Riddim - Shygirl, ft. Jorja Smith & Sadboi (2025)
KFC Santeria - Cain Culto (2025)
Introvert - Cat Burns (2024)
Soft Spot - JMSN (2023)
Am I Ok? - Hugo de la Lune (2025)
We made it through another challenging year and we couldn't be happier! From forced career changes to grieving the death of a pet, 2023 was a real struggle. But now that it's mostly in the rear view mirror, we can look back fondly at some of the musical highlights that kept us afloat.
Brian's Selections:
5. Unknown Mortal Orchestra - "Nadja"
4. El Michaels Affair + Black Thought - "The Weather"
3. The Beatles - "For No One"
2. Muddy Waters - "She’s Alright"
1. De La Soul - "Trying People"
Kate's Selections:
5. Electric Light Orchestra - "Mr. Blue Sky"
4. Sylvan Esso - "Ferris Wheel"
3. Olivia Rodrigo - "bad idea right?"
2. L’Imperatrice - "Fou"
1. Kate & GAHR (aka, Daniel Gahr) - "Untitled07"
Pam's Selections:
5. De La Soul - "Simply"
4. Buscrates - Control Center (album)
3. Sessa - "Sereia Sentimental"
2. Quantum Criminals: Ramblers, Wild Gamblers, and Other Sole Survivors from the Songs of Steely Dan (book) by Alex Pappademas & Joan Lemay + "My Old School" (song)
1. Antonio Carlos Jobim - "Aguas de Março (Waters of March)"
Listen to our 2023 Year Ender companion playlist, including all of the songs we discussed + others we loved this year Subscribe to The Creative Commonwealth Substack
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The multi-talented MicahTron is a rapper, producer, writer and DJ who has performed around the globe. But she still stays grounded in the Bay Area LGBTQ+ community and uses her superpowers to amplify queer voices. In this episode, Micah highlights five of her favorite queer artists of the moment, while reflecting on her own journey as a queer hip-hop performer born and raised in San Francisco. BONUS: we'll get an exclusive first listen of her latest track, "Blood Suckers", coming out in November!
Micah's Selections:
Wifey Riddim - Shygirl, ft. Jorja Smith & Sadboi (2025)
KFC Santeria - Cain Culto (2025)
Introvert - Cat Burns (2024)
Soft Spot - JMSN (2023)
Am I Ok? - Hugo de la Lune (2025)
