Jordyn Bradley
Jordyn Bradley is a Chicago-based writer originally from Mid-Michigan. Her focus is on lifestyle and pop culture stories. Follow her on Twitter @byJordynB.
A Community Mourns Detroit Artist Justin Alesna After His Unexpected Death at 36
Justin Alesna will be remembered as “one of the funniest divas in Detroit” by friend and creative colleague Baddie Brooks. “He always had something funny and iconic to say. Justin lit up every single room he entered,” [...]
Chappell Roan, Lollapalooza and a Whole Summer of Queer Celebration
Chicago’s Grant Park has likely never seen as much pink as it did on Aug. 1.That’s because Chappell Roan, self-proclaimed "Midwest princess" and rising pop phenom, requested on social media that her fans wear pink — or bring [...]
Michigan LGBTQ+ Choruses Sing to the Rafters at National GALA Choruses Fest
The GALA Choruses Festival, held July 10-14 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is something to sing about, and not just because six Michigan-based choruses were in attendance. Among them were PRISM, Out Loud Chorus, Sing Out Detroit, LanSING Out [...]
Muna and the Power of Queer Representation at Pitchfork Music Festival
I saw the indie pop band Muna perform live for the first time on my 22nd birthday. I had been a fan for years, and they were opening for Phoebe Bridgers at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in Detroit. Their collaboration “Silk Chiffon” [...]
Creating Food Together Is a Love Language in My Queer Relationship, No Matter the Distance
A year ago, my cooking capabilities extended to recipes involving ingredients like jarred pasta sauce and pre-cooked chicken. Homemade sauce seemed too tedious, and I was incredibly afraid of undercooked chicken and salmonella. A year ago, I was also [...]