How Can I Sing Like A Girl? A Song for Anyone Who Ever Felt Wrong for Being Themselves

A reflective look at TMBG’s “How Can I Sing Like a Girl?” through bullying, gender norms, freak flags, and the freedom to be yourself.

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The Sweatpants Incident

The fourth track on Factory Showroom is for anyone who ever felt …