drag

How the Boulet Brothers, Venus Envy and more are breaking the boundaries of drag

Smeared lipstick, vivaciously spiked hair, large pleather boots — drag and alternative culture are not so dissimilar, the two having danced hand in hand over the decades, basking in one another’s great glory. Drag and punk share the same ethos, after all: stamping out hate, doing it yourself and pushing the boundaries of what society […]

Trixie Mattel is broadening the horizons of drag performance

Drag superstar, performing musician, cosmetics innovator, YouTube sensation, comedian—Trixie Mattel seems to do it all. Winner of the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, Mattel has already recorded three albums of original music, launched a successful cosmetics line, published a New York Times bestseller, released her own documentary and racked up over a […]

Trixie Mattel says drag culture and pop music are both forms of theater

Trixie Mattel, aka Brian Michael Firkus, is well-known among drag fans for winning the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. The performing sensation has recorded three albums of original music and launched a successful cosmetics line. If that wasn’t enough, she also published a New York Times bestseller, appeared in a documentary and […]

Billie Eilish, Lizzo and more are set to headline Firefly Music Festival

Firefly Music Festival has announced its 2021 lineup. The iconic music festival will return this year for four days, taking place Sept. 23-26. The event will be held at the Woodlands at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware. In total, the festival will host over 120 artists, along with a wide range of amenities and […]

10 drag musicians breaking down the boundaries of alternative music

The world of drag is all-encompassing, combining fashion, performance and music to create a fabulous, over-the-top persona. Many drag queens are musicians in their own right, writing songs and releasing hit albums. Read more: Trixie Mattel and Orville Peck honor country history in “Jackson”—watch Whether they gained popularity on a show such as RuPaul’s Drag […]

Boulet Brothers’ ‘Dragula’ moves to Netflix following season 3 finale

Following the Boulet Brothers’ Dragula season 3 finale, the drag horror series has joined the Netflix lineup. The underground drag competition premiered Oct. 31, 2016 and has grown a massive cult following among the alternative community. Led by horror hosts Dracmorda and Swanthula Boulet, Dragula welcomes performers of all walks of life. They participate in […]

The Boulet Brothers reveal Dragula premiere date, here's where to watch

We’re fast approaching the third season of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, and now we have a precise date to mark on our calendars. The horror-themed drag show began on YouTube, but the new season will also premiere on a streaming service for the first time this fall. Read more: twenty one pilots make history with […]

The Boulet Brothers unveil 'Dragula' season 3 monsters in sickening video

The Boulet Brothers have unveiled the “Monsters” for their upcoming season 3 of Dragula with an iconic video you simply have to see. Meet season 3’s Monsters, below! Read more: Twitter is down, adding to the growing list of summer outages The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula is a competitive reality show that searches for the world’s best drag supermonsters. […]