Well, it is better to give than to receive (thank you for the reminder, John Lewis). So I wanted to let everyone who contributed to the latest Transpose know that we raised £300 for Mermaids. Can I please get a big round of applause and some genial pats on the back? Seriously, to everyone who [...]
Archive for December, 2011
A late Christmas present from Transpose
Posted in alternative music, trans on December 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Why I don’t “self-identify” as anything
Posted in trans on December 31, 2011 | 12 Comments »
Oh, look. It’s been nearly two months since I wrote about the language surrounding trans identities and existence, and it feels like it’s time to do so again. And, again, with this proviso – a critique is not an attack. But I believe that the sign of a successful movement/philosophy is that it’s always outgrowing [...]
How to nab yourself an intellectual in one easy step*
Posted in oddments on December 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
*Wait, sorry. Two easy steps. First – become an intellectual yourself. To the library! All done? Then onwards to phase two – bake some cheese scones. Seriously. They’re like catnip to the kind of people who like to sit up late discussing the ongoing ramifications of the works of the Second Viennese School [...]
I’m Your Man
Posted in alternative music on December 19, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Yes, indeed. For the course of the song, at least. Another bonus track from Ashes - listen below. If you like it, drop me a line at info@cnlester.com and I’ll send you your very own (shiny) copy to keep. I love this song – so, so much. I’m Your Man
Transpose: Christmas Edition
Posted in alternative music, London, trans on December 11, 2011 | 6 Comments »
My lord, that time of year is upon us again. So, with much waving of arms and fluttering of jazz hands, I present to you – the Christmas edition of Transpose. Sunday December 18th, 5pm – 11pm The Good Ship, 289 Kilburn High Road, NW6 7JR £5 on the door Comedy, Music, Poetry, Art, [...]
