Against Me! Singer Laura Jane Grace On Gender Transition, Struggles & New Album

Against Me! performed in the hype Hotel during SXSW in Austin, TX on March 12, 2014
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Laura Jane Grace , which came out as transgender two years ago, says she is able to sing in a new voice on the last album released by the band, because it is no longer hidden .

Grace, 33, came out as transgender in 2012. She was born Tom Gabel and has performed as the lead singer of punk rock band based in Florida against Me! Since 1997.


"This is not the first time an Against Me! Grabo I have songs that deal with those written feelings , but the first time I think I'm capable of being interpreted correctly or be able to be taken in the right perspective," said Grace in a recent interview . “So there was a lack of frustration to get into this album that is a very good feeling.”

Against Me! Announces Tour Behind ' Transgender Dysphoria Blues'
Sixth album from the band, "transgender Dysphoria Blues” is a concept album about a transsexual prostitute. The album marked a diagram of Against Me! When it reached number 23 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in late January.

"It's pretty self explanatory," Grace said of the album title. “I am a person who is undergoing gender transition and much of the record was written prior to the decision to embrace that and make public - . In my private life and my public life "

The band is on an international tour that concludes June 19 in Vitoria, Spain. Band member honesty Atom Willard said Grace made the strongest group.

“Be passionate about what you are doing and what you are singing about and what we're playing is paramount to good music in my mind," said the drummer. “So really to get the best performance and best recording and best songs ... we are very like minded about it."

Laura Jane Grace prepares for Against Me! Only dates Trek

Grace, who is married and has a daughter 4 years old, said the decision to transition was not easy.

“I’ve dealt with gender Dysphoria and since I can remember," Grace said. "The decision to fully transition was something that took a long time to come for sure. And it was something that I struggled with for a long time, but it came at the end. "

Britney Spears Puts On A Sexy Concert In Los Angeles

"Good Morning people” had confirmed the Spears tour and recorded two pieces telecast of the appearance of the pop diva in San Francisco.

 This tour has already received a setback in its demolition TourenpartnerEnrique Iglesias. The real reasons have not yet been determined, but it is rumored that Iglesias is currently more on their own full production rather than a mere support act.

When it comes to Britney Spears, was last seen on the 2008 tour for the album "Circus”. This tour was one of his most successful because it managed to earn $ 120 million 84 shows. These figures were published by Billboard magazine.

It's another round of news Spears and she is ready Wango Tango concert hosts the annual top 40 station KIIS Los Angeles it is done . The concert is to launch on 14 May at the Staples Center. Currently, there is no confirmation and reports whether Spears will be presented.

 It is speculated that developers do not save as enthusiasm for their concert in the same place in two months.
At present, there are reports that the star has invited sponsors to postpone the date of the Femme Fatale Tour. The singer asked his sponsors to push back the date on which she was not prepared.

She needs more time to prepare and strives to set the date of the last part of the year. Spears are known for being a perfectionist and this is the reason I decided to devote more time to them before starting the tour. She is aware that it has to compete with big names like Rihanna and Lady Gaga, so that is why it needs more time. Currently, a number of sessions to be held in this way, and the results are not yet established. Fans just have to wait and see for a management decision, made in the coming days.