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Lauron J. Kehrer

@lauronkehrer.bsky.social
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Associate Prof of Ethno/Musicology. Author of Queer Voices In Hip Hop. lauronkehrer.com #FirstGen academic. They/Them. All opinions mine.

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Dr Daniele Shlomit Sofer they/them @shlomitsofer.com · 15/12/2025
"Queer Ear still centers masculine representations that presume an inherently cis and male subject...in many ways enforcing a false equivalence between what is masculine and what is wrong with what we might construe as the non-queer music theory: cis music theory."
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Queer Ear: Remaking Music Theory
History shows us how life could be otherwise, but if we don’t see ourselves in history, how can we build a future? José Esteban Muñoz finds his answer in t
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
This is entirely sensible. I’ve had to restart my 2020 MacBook Pro twice today because it randomly stops connecting to the internet 🫠 planned obsolescence!
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
It must be really exhausting and lonely to constantly view other scholars as adversaries rather than folks you are in community with and to whom you have an ethical obligation.
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
@iaspm-us.bsky.social invites nominations for the 2026 Woody Guthrie and Greg Tate Book Awards: iaspm-us.wildapricot.org/Guthrie-and-...
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Woody Guthrie and Greg Tate Awards
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Happy July 4th 🤘🏻
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
CFP: @iaspm-us.bsky.social 2026 Conference Popular Music and the State iaspm-us.wildapricot.org/2026-confere...
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
I am off to Paris for the Depression in Popular Music Conference and IASPM 2025. It will be my first time in France! Let’s see how rusty that middle school and high school French is 😅
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Am I part of bean sky now
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
GUESS WHO’S IN THE BEAN CLUB
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
I am deeply grateful to everyone who has helped me on this journey, including my letter writers and everyone who has given me advice along the way.
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
It is a little bittersweet as @cristina4.bsky.social is staying at WMU and we will be doing long distance again, but that makes it easier for me to stay in touch with my wonderful WMU colleagues.
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
I am very excited to share that I have accepted a position as Associate Professor of Music in the Music Department at Smith College! I will be relocating to Northampton, MA over the summer.
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Thank you!
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Honored to have been recognized by the WMU college of Fine Arts with the Excellence in Creative Research award for 2025. 🥹
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Obviously there are so many ways we are racing to the bottom. Do continue to share stories about how this administration’s choices are negatively impacting people and personalizing these issues! But please also consider if it took something impacting you directly to be your breaking point…
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
There are some folks who are impacted by cuts to NIH & NEH grants posting things like, “I don’t usually post political things on fb but this is the last straw!” Just think about how that must sound to trans folks, immigrants, etc., that it wasn’t worth speaking up until *your* job was impacted.
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
This was indeed me lol
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Sorry I’m late for my appointment, “Purple Rain” came on the radio and I was unable to leave my vehicle
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Congrats @lmgm.bsky.social on winning this year’s Guthrie award!!
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Second, I am moderating an all-star panel of recent Guthrie book prize winners (Daphne Brooks, @roysterfr.bsky.social, Áine Mangaong, and Shana Goldin-Perschbacher) at 4pm in Carson Television Center. It’s going to be a rich convo!
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Two big events coming up at today’s PopCon/IASPM-US meeting! First, we have the IASPM-US business meeting at noon in the music complex. We have some exciting announcements, including this year’s prize winners and next year’s conference
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Yep I am here, is there something I can help with?!
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Heading to PopCon/IASPM-US 2025! DTW is going hard with the 90s pop today “How do I liiiiiive without youuuu”
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
I’m very much looking forward to the upcoming joint conference with PopCon in LA, and can’t wait to share what we have in store for 2026 😎
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Feeling honored to have been elected to serve as the next president of @iaspm-us.bsky.social (International Association for the Study of Popular Music, U.S. Branch)! Thank you to everyone who voted. I’m very glad I will continue to serve with Anthony Kwame Harrison and the rest of the board.
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
In case you missed it last week, the video of my conversation with Big Freedia, moderated by Loren Kajikawa, hosted by @rad-institute.bsky.social is now available: www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/event/2025-c...
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New Orleans, Katrina, and Bounce: A Conversation with Big Freedia | Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University
Harvard Radcliffe Institute and the Harvard University Department of Music welcome the Queen of Bounce, Big Freedia, for a conversation about music, community, and strength in the face of climate chan...
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Look at @cristina4.bsky.social go! Love hearing about her book, Art Music Activism (@illinoispress.bsky.social) at the WMU Center for the Humanities Books & Beers Series 🤩
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Y’all I just talked to Big Freedia in front of I don’t know how many people 😮‍💨
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
😮‍💨 that was so stressful
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Cristina Fava @cristina4.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
I am presenting a talk on my book as part of the Books and Beer series of the WMU Center for the Humanities ... join us if you are in Kalamazoo! We can share a beer while listening to some stories of Music Activism 😁
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Happy beyhive presale day to all who celebrate
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Tomorrow! New Orleans, Katrina, and Bounce: A Conversation with Big Freedia. Hosted by @rad-institute.bsky.social, moderated by Loren Kajikawa, ft me in convo with the Queen Diva. FREE. 4pmET. There’s still time to register! www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/event/2025-c...
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New Orleans, Katrina, and Bounce: A Conversation with Big Freedia | Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University
Harvard Radcliffe Institute and the Harvard University Department of Music welcome the Queen of Bounce, Big Freedia, for a conversation about music, community, and strength in the face of climate chan...
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
You should just go in any case 😅
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
I signed up for tubi this morning 🫡
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
I’m really tired of us getting Big Freedia’s voice but not getting to see her on the stage 😑
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
This is a better link to the post-Grammy thoughts. Making my Cowboy Carter Tour plans…. She coming! www.barrons.com/news/beyonce...
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Beyonce's Best Album Grammy: A Long Time Coming
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
A little late sharing but here’s the follow up on Beyoncé finally taking home AOTY with quotes from me and @birgittajohnson.bsky.social 🤠 apple.news/Abrj6a9RZQI-...
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Beyonce's best album Grammy: a long time coming — AFP News
The Grammy for Album of the Year eluded Beyonce for so many years -- despite so many critically and commercially acclaimed albums, through endless industry analysis -- that the narrative took on an au...
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Shout out to @burrata.bsky.social for suggesting this!!!
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
@ucpress.bsky.social blog just published a piece I wrote about bounce: www.ucpress.edu/blog-posts/b...
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University of California Press
Scholarship is a powerful tool for changing how people think, plan, and govern. By giving voice to bright minds and bold ideas, we seek to foster understanding and drive progressive change.
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Haymarket Books @haymarketbooks.org · 01/02/2025
For #BlackHistoryMonth we're offering 40% OFF Haymarket Books on the Struggle for Black Liberation
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40% OFF Haymarket Books on the Struggle for Black Liberation
Black History Month is not only a celebration of the rich history of Black life, politics, culture, and struggle. It is also a reminder to engage every day with that history as we ...
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
I’ll also be at PopCon/IASPM-US in LA but in my official capacity, not presenting. I’m looking forward to seeing folks there, too!
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Point them my way!
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Who else is coming through???
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Lots of bad & heavy stuff going on. I’m trying to remind myself of things I’m looking forward to! Like presenting at the HipHop Literacies conference at Ohio State in March (new work on Meg Thee Stallion, Doechii, depression & anxiety) & at IASPM in Paris this summer (Beyoncé & queer sampling)
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A.D. Carson @aydeethegreat.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
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“Watching The Party Die”
YouTube video by A.D. Carson
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
We were very much on the same page!
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Delighted to be quoted alongside my esteemed colleague @birgittajohnson.bsky.social in this piece on Beyoncé and the Grammys www.france24.com/en/live-news...
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Beyonce and the Grammys: a tense relationship again at a head
Beyonce is the most decorated artist in Grammys history, and her album releases have both triggered cultural earthquakes and reshaped music industry norms.
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
I’m really excited about this FREE upcoming @rad-institute.bsky.social event I’m doing on February 11, in conversation with thee Big Freedia, moderated by Loren Kajikawa! “New Orleans, Katrina, and Bounce: A Conversation with Big Freedia.” www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/event/2025-c...
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New Orleans, Katrina, and Bounce: A Conversation with Big Freedia | Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University
Harvard Radcliffe Institute and the Harvard University Department of Music welcome the Queen of Bounce, Big Freedia, for a conversation about music, community, and strength in the face of climate chan...
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
I am late to the party but Bad Bunny’s latest is *so good*
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Lauron J. Kehrer @lauronkehrer.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Something I’m really looking forward to in 2025 is this conversation with Big Freedia and Loren Kajikawa hosted by the Harvard Radcliffe Institute on February 11 at 4pm ET. It is a webinar, you can register to attend for free! www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/event/2025-c...
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New Orleans, Katrina, and Bounce: A Conversation with Big Freedia | Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University
Harvard Radcliffe Institute and the Harvard University Department of Music welcome the Queen of Bounce, Big Freedia, for a conversation about music, community, and strength in the face of climate chan...
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