Swan Island may be on hiatus, but their indie rock is definitely still worth listening to. The quintet's video for "Night Owl" shows you why: their infectious energy is undeniable. They've shared the stage with the now defunct Sleater-Kinney, which makes me think a reunion tour would be a great idea for both Portland bands.

To find out more about Swan Island, visit them at myspace.com/swanisland.

On the season finale of Ghostella's Haunted Tomb, Ghostella ponders the idea of a sidekick before introducing the premiere of the classic horror movie Top Friends, starring Lena Headey (yes, that Lena Headey — of Sarah Connor Chronicles and Imagine Me and You fame) and Bridget McManus, with a cameo by Dara Nai.

You'll never look at your roommate — or your MySpace friends — quite the same way again.

Watch previous episode of Ghostella's Haunted Tomb here

This episode of FEED picks up with Maura (Amanda Deibert) stuck under the table inside the restaurant witnessing the attack on Tara (Erin Kelly) with her camera, and Mike (Daniel Miller) trying to figure out what to do.

With the footage in hand, Maura ponders her next move. Whether she makes the right choices or not will weigh heavily on her and the society of people who are beginning to watch her actions.

Go to FeedSeries.tv for more info on the series, and look for a new episode on AfterEllen.com every other Friday.

LOURDS is not only the name of the band, but also the name of their lead singer and multi-instrumentalist, Lourds Lane. She plays the violin, the fiddle and the mandolin, and she makes it rock with her bandmates.

To find out more about LOURDS, visit myspace.com/LOURDS.

Just in time for the election, hip-hop performer Deepa Soul has recruited several other independent artists who identify as part of the LGBT community for a performance of her song about ending poverty, "Stand Together."

Other artists involved with the record includes out singer/songwriter Kristi Martel, Kelly King and Queen V.

AfterEllen.com vlogger Bridget McManus co-stars in this new political ad created by two brothers that highlights the amount of money the Mormon Church has poured into trying to pass California's anti-gay marriage Proposition 8 — $20 million, or approximately 40% of the total funding — which would take away the rights of same-sex couples in that state to marry. The ad urges voters to “Say no to a church taking over your government.”

Similar proposals are on the ballots tomorrow in Arizona (Prop. 102) and Florida (Amendment 2).

Watch more No on 8 ads here, here, and here.

As one of Halloween's most infamous characters, Frankenstein has gotten a bad rap. You know the story — he was created to be like the rest of us (male, anyway) but came out a little distorted. In fact, he ended up being kind of creepy, despite just being misunderstood. … continue reading

With a name like Lemon Sun, it's no surprise the band is from California. Out guitar player Melissa Dougherty joins her bandmates in creating psychedelic indie-pop. It's very L.A., as it should be.

To find out more about Lemon Sun, visit myspace.com/lemonsun.

Bisexual singer, songwriter and record label owner Rachael Sage is one of the hardest working women in show business. Releasing albums of her own and others every year while consistently touring the U.S. keeps her busy, but her prolific songs and skillful guitar playing is what keeps her fanbase growing.

Watch Rachael Sage's interview with Homophonic.

Lesbian producer Christine Vachon has been involved with several award-winning films, including I'm Not There, Far From Heaven, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Boys Don't Cry and Velvet Goldmine. After years of working behind the scenes in the film industry, she's had access to the most attractive film developments, including an upcoming project focused on the famous beat poets and writers like Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac.

Vachon recently sat down to talk about her career with out comedian and actress Elizabeth Dahmen.