SuperKnova is a Chicago-based transgender musician Ellie Kim. She creates Queer Pop, a unique sound that incorporates hip-hop inspired drums, driving synths, and virtuosic guitar solos. She writes about identity, queerness and the struggle of being your authentic self.
Her latest album is called “American Queers,” and she spoke with Jill Hopkins about the meaning behind the album, and how she finds inspiration as an artist.

For more info on SuperKnova, visit: https://superknova.bandcamp.com

Photo: Lili Fang