Nonbinary Awareness Week 2024: Let’s Talk Gender Dysphoria – and I can’t believe I’m writing this – Style

July 14, 2024July 14, 2024 ~ Mae Simkin ~ Leave a comment

It’s that time of year again and after the cathartic feeling (and dare I say pride) that I experienced last year when I wrote, ‘Nonbinary Awareness Week 2023: Welcome Into My Mind… It’s Messy’, I wanted to post something new to mark the occasion, for me and also for anyone who may find it useful. … Continue reading Nonbinary Awareness Week 2024: Let’s Talk Gender Dysphoria – and I can’t believe I’m writing this – Style

Pride Month 2024: “Dear Past Self…”

June 13, 2024 ~ Mae Simkin ~ Leave a comment

For Pride Month 2024, I've written a letter to my 2014 self.

Dysphoria to Euphoria: 10 Artists to Check Out in 2024

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 ~ Mae Simkin ~ Leave a comment

Here are ten awesome non-binary/transgender/genderqueer artists who you should be checking out in 2024.

Single Review: ‘Trip Me Up’ by Bryony Williams

February 29, 2024 ~ Mae Simkin ~ Leave a comment

Indie-pop artist Bryony Williams marks a triumphant return with new single, 'Trip Me Up'.

Single Review: ‘A Town Called Love’ by Ace Ambrose

September 21, 2023 ~ Mae Simkin ~ Leave a comment

Independent DIY artist Ace Ambrose is back with a brilliant new single, ‘A Town Called Love’.

Afternoon Escapism

September 20, 2023 ~ Mae Simkin ~ Leave a comment

This is a post about a playlist I made for times when I'm overwhelmed.

Nonbinary Awareness Week 2023: Welcome Into My Mind… It’s Messy

July 14, 2023July 13, 2024 ~ Mae Simkin ~ 2 Comments

As a Non-Binary Awareness Week special treat, I welcome you into my mind... Just a warning, it's messy.

The Importance of Representation in Media

May 21, 2023May 21, 2023 ~ Mae Simkin ~ 2 Comments

We live in a world that whenever a minority, or a theme that isn't considered mainstream, is featured in a TV show or a film, the Internet shouts that it has turned "woke". I'm here to tell you why representation matters in media and how it has helped me accept who I am.

It is 2022, Why is a 50/50 Gender Split Festival Making Headline News?

May 6, 2022 ~ Mae Simkin ~ Leave a comment

Last month Hertfordshire music festival Standon Calling made headline news by becoming the first major UK festival to curate a line-up consisting of at least 50% female or non-binary acts. Why is this making headline news? (Submitted for uni in April)

So, where have I been?

November 25, 2021 ~ Mae Simkin ~ 2 Comments

So, where have I been? That is a good question. I think the honest answer is that I don't know.