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serpentwithfeet Crafts His Own Language For Queer Life

Growing up, Josiah Wise says, he was closeted because he didn't have the language to express himself. His new album is intended to put words to his identity that go beyond sex and attraction.
serpentwithfeet's debut album, <em>soil</em>,<em> </em>is available now.

Josiah Wise has face tattoos and a prominent septum piercing that almost his lips. Some days he wears bright blue makeup, or colors his facial hair neon pink. He has a collection

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