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.

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.

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.

“Hey Google, play Welcome Home by Peters & Lee” – Returning To Edgbaston Cricket Ground

June 2, 2021August 2, 2023 ~ Mae Simkin ~ Leave a comment

Returning to Edgbaston Cricket Ground after 614 days away felt pretty special.

Forget The Marketed Token Posts, Sexism Is Still Very Much Rife In The Music Industry

March 8, 2021 ~ Mae Simkin ~ 1 Comment

Although I appreciate all of the support today on IWD, we need to remember to support our womxn during the other 364 days too.

My Top 10 Singles From 2020

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 ~ Mae Simkin ~ 1 Comment

Music has definitely kept me going through 2020 and here are my Top 10 Single Releases from this chaotic year.