Drew Filipski

testing the algorithm with some gym progress featuring my lil gay outfit!!!!! #gay #mlm #gayfitness

@jlazebnik's "Slut Tour of Ohio" has taken Ohioans by storm online, and The Buckeye Flame's Drew Filipski caught up with him IRL at @twistsocialclub to hear more about his whirlwind journey through Oh... TikTok video by The Buckeye Flame

Johnny LaZebnik's "Slut Tour of Ohio" has taken Ohioans by storm online, and The Buckeye Flame's @drwflp.bsky.social caught up with him IRL at Twist Social Club to hear more about his whirlwind journey through Ohio's queer scene.

Stay tuned—the full feature/interview is coming soon. 🔥👀

Lip Service

Lip Service is EASILY my favorite off of this stellar debut from JADE 🌟 really proved she has a strong vision for her artistry outside of Little Mix open.spotify.com/track/5bKogH...

GREAT tips! thanks so much!!

my Bluesky sister 🦋 honestly this is a great tip!! I am doing both distance/speed so I gotta choose one. thinking distance will be the way to go for me

I started running recently and desperately need tips on how to not crash out in the middle of it

is this thing still on?

LISTEN: New music from Durand Bernarr, Victoria Monét, LUDMILLA, Carly Rae Jepsen & more - Queerty Get into it in this week's edition of "Bop After Bop" featuring new music from @crystalwaters1, @carlyraejepsen, @durandbernarr, @Bruses_, @VictoriaMonet, @Ludmilla, @LIZ_Y2K, #SOPHIE and more

if you're looking for new queer music releases each week, I write a weekly column for @queerty.com called "Bop After Bop" where I roundup the best in new LGBTQ+ releases 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🎧 www.queerty.com/listen-new-m...

As pharmacies close, one Ohio clinic is delivering dignity for the LGBTQ+ community With LGBTQ+ Ohioans facing pharmacy deserts and stigma at the counter, a Cleveland-based health center meets patients at their door.

proud to blend my branded content work with my passion for queer journalism! new story for @thebuckeyeflame.com highlights pharmacy deserts in Ohio + how Neighborhood Family Practice is stepping up for the community. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/08/12/h...

As pharmacies close, one Ohio clinic is delivering dignity for the LGBTQ+ community With LGBTQ+ Ohioans facing pharmacy deserts and stigma at the counter, a Cleveland-based health center meets patients at their door.

As pharmacies close, one Ohio clinic is delivering dignity for the LGBTQ+ community.

With LGBTQ+ Ohioans facing pharmacy deserts and stigma at the counter, a Cleveland-based health center is meeting patients at their door.

thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/08/12/h...

“We’ve got more stories to tell.” Sasha Colby on why she’s back on the road—and why Ohio is a must-stop. Ahead of her two Ohio tour stops, we talked to Sasha Colby about resisting anti-drag legislation, her time living in the Midwest and why Ohioans know good drag.

“We’ve got more stories to tell.” Sasha Colby on why she’s back on the road—and why Ohio is a must-stop.

Ahead of her two Ohio tour stops, we talked to Sasha Colby about resisting anti-drag legislation, her time living in the Midwest and why Ohioans know good drag.

✏️ @drwflp.bsky.social

Gaga's return to form, David Archuleta covers George Michael, LISA, Doja Cat & RAYE are "Born Again" - Queerty The pop girls, gays, and theys are stepping into their power this week with new music from @ladygaga, @dojacat, #LISA, @raye, @DavidArchie, @itssnowwife, @kevatwater, @hicorook, @AndyBell_info & @serp...

wrote about some big swings in the pop game for this week's "Bop After Bop" on @queerty.com featuring #LadyGaga, #DojaCat, #LISA, #RAYE, #DavidArchuleta, #SnowWife, #KevinAtwater, #Corook, #AndyBell #serpentwithfeet

8 LGBTQ+ music festivals you’ve never heard of (but need to experience) - GayCities Over the last several years, LGBTQ+ music festivals and big outdoor raves have popped up around the globe.

wrote a roundup of 8 LGBTQ+ festivals from around the globe that you need to have on your bucket list for @gaycities.com 🏳️‍🌈

"With the Trump administration’s efforts to scrub LGBTQ+ people from the fabric of American life in full swing, Pride celebrations should feel different this summer. " 🔥

please give this essential Pride playbook by @kenschneck.bsky.social for @thebuckeyeflame.com a read!

The Autonomy Project Is fighting for LGBTQ+ Ohioans, sex workers and creatives one event at a time From legal defense funds to queer galas, this volunteer-led nonprofit is proving that resistance can be both strategic and celebratory.

For @thebuckeyeflame.com I covered how The Autonomy Project has become a volunteer-powered force for queer advocacy, community and mutual aid in Columbus, standing firm against the mounting wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation sweeping through Ohio

Omar Rudberg is not a boy, Cat Burns celebrates femme energy, ETHAN is back for "One More Song" - Queerty This week's edition of "Bop After Bop" (finally) closes out January with a bang, featuring new music from @durandbernarr, @theknocks, @dragonette, @OmarRudberg, @catburns, #ETHAN, @prokuntbabi & @Quen...

this week's edition of "Bop After Bop" (finally) closes out January with a bang, featuring new music from @durandbernarr.bsky.social, @theknocks.bsky.social, #OmarRudberg, #CatBurns, #ETHAN & @babiboibitch.bsky.social 💥

Ohio native Durand Bernarr is 'En Route' to the Grammys and even more greatness The out artist is ready to make an “Impact” with his new single, album and possible Grammy award on the horizon.

IIt’s not everyday someone from Ohio is nominated for a Grammy, but @durandbernarr.bsky.social is far from your everyday artist. 🏆 Grateful to have had the chance to speak with Bernarr at this pivotal moment in his career. Read my feature for @thebuckeyeflame.com thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/01/30/d...

Jake Shears joins the “Wrecking Crew”, Tate McRae goes for a drive, Benjamin Booker slows things down - Queerty The Grammys loom, the Oscars are gayer than ever, and the world’s a mess, but, new queer music never fails. This week "Bop After Bop" features @tatemcrae, Benjamin Booker, @ultranatemusic, @Jakeshears...

this week's "Bop After Bop", my weekly new music colmn for @queerty.com has Tate McRae, Benjamin Booker, Jake Shears, GusToso, Bright Light Bright Light and… Kristen Stewart?

this is wild... I hope this is just a one-time thing because nobody in Emilia Pérez can sing

SO proud of our scrappy queer newsroom @thebuckeyeflame.com & my dear friend/mentor @kenschneck.bsky.social's nominations at the 36th Annual @glaad.bsky.social Media Awards! 👏🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #GLAADAwards

Trump 2.0 Contingency Plans for Ohio LGBTQ+ Families During Project 2025 Here are 7 things that Ohio same-sex families can do to protect their rights and their assets in the uncertain Trump years ahead.

Pretty important today…

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Community Can Feel Like a Knife, but Right Now It Needs to Be Our Weapon Community is there. And it’s one thing we can control. Together.

some thoughts from today, up on my Substack "On The Flip Side" open.substack.com/pub/onthefli...

day one of no TikTok and trying this thing of being more mindful of what I consume... starting with print!

Perfume Genius’ biker fantasy, Rose Gray gets 'Louder, Please', Fusilier flaunts his 'Nightmare Muscle' - Queerty This week's "Bop After Bop" proves queer musicians are here to hold it down featuring @perfumegenius, @rosegray_, #jasmine4t, @blakeful, @hernameisBANKS & #AliSethi

this week's edition of my new queer music column "Bop After Bop" over on @queerty.com features #PerfumeGenius, #RoseGray, #Jasmie4T, #Fusilier, #BANKS, & #AliSethi 🏳️‍🌈🎧
#musicjournalism #lgbtqjournalism #newmusic #queermusic
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Olly Alexander begs a kiss, Ethel Cain is feeling pervy, JADE wants to be your new "IT girl" - Queerty New year, new bops! Set the tone for 2025 with new music from @jadethirlwall, @alexander_olly, #EthelCain, @tom_aspaul, @KyleDion, @micah_mclaurin & @mollygracemusic

kicking off my first "Bop After Bop" column of 2025 for @queerty.com with new music from #JADE, @ollyalexander.bsky.social, #EthelCain, @tomaspaul.bsky.social, #KyleDion, #MicahMcLaurin & #MollyGrace www.queerty.com/olly-alexand...

In Ohio, a queer dance party is redefining community—and it’s ‘PERF’ A monthly party is reclaiming house music’s roots and redefining safe spaces for the Northeast Ohio queer community.

queer dance parties DO exist in Ohio, and this one promises to be 'PERF'! 🪩

I remember when I first went to this party & how meaningful it was. I'm so proud of this reporting & the opportunity to uplift this story. I hope you give this one a read. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/01/06/i...

In Ohio, a queer dance party is redefining community—and it’s ‘PERF’ A monthly party is reclaiming house music’s roots and redefining safe spaces for the Northeast Ohio queer community.

"As Ohioans know, there's a sense of Pride in midwest identity—and, deep down, a reluctance to abandon their home state to find the queer club experience so many crave."

In Ohio, a queer dance party is redefining community—and it’s ‘PERF’

thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/01/06/i...

20 queer bops from 2000 that turn 25 in 2025 - Queerty Let’s jog your memory and celebrate some of those hits turning 25 this year (just like all of us, am I right?).

wrote a cute little listicle for @queerty.com to ring in the new year—"20 queer bops from 2000 that turn 25 in 2025" (say that three times fast) www.queerty.com/20-queer-bop...

My Side of the Coin Exploring the garden I tend to.

my first post, “My Side of the Coin” is up now; an introduction of sorts and retrospective on what's led me here. I hope you give it a read. if you're interested, you can subscribe to stay up to date. open.substack.com/pub/onthefli...

On The Flip Side | Drew Filipski | Substack Offering my side of the coin on all things music, culture, art and self. Click to read On The Flip Side, by Drew Filipski, a Substack publication. Launched an hour ago.

my Substack “On The Flip Side" is a personal project to continue my writing on my own terms, offering my side of the coin on all things music, culture, art and self. a space to freely create and document my (many) musings, monologues and manifestos. ontheflipside.substack.com