Indigo Girls: It's Only Life After All

4/23/2023

The Indigo Girls, a duo comprised of longtime friends Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, brought a unique folk rock sound to the early 90s music scene with songs that featured irresistible melodies and angsty-poetic lyrics. Everything about these women felt different, from their natural talent for singing, songwriting, and playing guitar, to the fact that they were both out and proud lesbians (something that was extremely uncommon at the time). While they never quite rocketed to superstardom status, the Indigo Girls have gained a loyal fan base over the last 30-plus years. Director Alexandria Bombach‘s documentary “It’s Only Life After All” (with a title that’s taken from a line in their 1989 Grammy-winning hit, “Closer to Fine”) explores Emily and Amy’s career trajectory and foray into soci