QueerSounds

If you want to go out and become an expert in salsa dancing, you will most likely be confronted with a fait amount of painful heteronormativity. Danyèla decided to not march in time to this tired beat. Instead she stubbornly kept correcting her dance teachers, and thus changed the language around salsa. From men and women to leaders and followers. For the first time since the beginning of the show someone from France has found her way on the podcast. Something I've been trying to get done for four years. What's more this episode: the importance of t.v. and a sudden realization. Consider supporting through https://Patreon.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: Buena Vista Social Club – Chan Chan Queer Artist Spotlight: Syd, Kehlani – Out Loud Best Live Experience: Alicia Keys – Superwoman Recent Discovery: Cubita – Mulher Shownotes Queer Salsa Paris: https://www.instagram.com/queersalsaparis/?hl=en

Suky is a booker and promotor for Queer As Punk, a queer music night in Edinburgh. Their political compass in booking gigs leads the way through a messy musical landscape. When bands and artists do the same, their paths might cross with a fun, safe concert for all parties involved. You can fuck off if you're a racist, bigot, transphobe or just being a dick at shows. What's more this episode: cringey, unnecessary t.v. shows, a throwback to the very first QS episode and support from an unexpected corner of the UK. Become a Patron through Patreon.com/Queersounds ! Flashback Track: The Clash – Should I Stay or Should I Go Queer Artist Spotlight: Against Me! – True Trans Soul Rebel Best Live Experience: Miaoumix – Putain Most Recent Discovery: Sniff – Queer Shownotes Queer as Punk: https://www.instagram.com/queeraspunkedinburgh/ Pistol trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KhxwG0eCiE Get in touch through QueerSounds.com/Contact Also Available through Spotify and Apple Podcasts

The war in Ukraine has been going on for more than half a year, so people tend to forget about this issue and focus on their regular daily lives. Not Amy. They've been sharing resources, helping refugees and showed support to a point where it became a full time job. How did they take the shift from more general queer activism to a specific Ukranian Refugee flow? They'll explain in this episode. Of course we happen to talk about Eurovison too. It kinda becomes a yearly tradition to bring up the Song Contest in September. American, Asian and African listeners, share your thoughts on the matter! Content warning: queerphobia, war, racism. Flashback Track: Nosowska – Rozszczep Queer Artist Spotlight: Mashrou'Leila – Aoede Best Live Experience: Tami T – I Never Loved This Hard This Fast Before Most Recent Discovery: Go_A – Shum Shownotes Amy's Resources: https://allmylinks.com/amy-waliszewska Black is Polish: https://www.instagram.com/blackispolish/?hl=en Right-wing election win in Sweden: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/swedish-pm-andersson-concedes-election-right-bloc-prepares-power-2022-09-14/ Get in touch through http://Queersounds.com/Contact!

This podcast episode deals with some dark subjects, albeit not all too explicit. Since the Taliban took over Kabul, roughly a year ago, the lives of plenty of women and girls drastically changed. The Young Afghan Women Movement offers support and solidarity for these women. Hameeda is part of this movement. In this podcast she explains what motivates her and how she deals with the big questions that come with dealing with political conflict. More this episode: Hameeda's unique view on gender. Sometimes gender is a physical journey, sometimes it's a spiritual one. She shows how the weird intersection between gender, music and religion can be in beautiful harmony. Become a patron through Patreon.com/QueerSounds! Flashback Track: Linkin Park – What I've Done Queer Artist Spotlight: David Bowie – Heroes Best Live Experience: Parvaaz – Roz Roz Recent Discovery: Hemant Kumar – Jane Woh Kaise Log The Shownotes Young Afghan Women Movement: https://www.instagram.com/yawm_afghanistan/?hl=en Get in touch through Queersounds.com/Contact

It's no secret that your location can hugely impact your mood, mental state and creative inspiration. However, the timing of when you change your environment is often overlooked in this. Singer and songwriter Eric Terino will tell you all about it. He moved from a quiet New England area to New York City and then back to the New England woods. This all had it's effect on his music. What's more this episode: How to recreate the typical Van Gogh paint style, dealing with loss, and how different vocal takes can make a huge impact on your art. No matter how arbitrarily different they might be. Become a Patron though https://Patreon.com/Queersounds ! Flashback Track: Fleetwood Mac – Landslide (Live) Queer Artist Spotlight: Joan Armatrading – Taking My Baby Up Town Best Live Experience: Marianne Faithfull, Nick Cave – There Is a Ghost Recent Discovery: Eric Terino – I Din't Live There Shownotes https://www.ericterino.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agoraphobia Get in touch through https://Queersounds.com/Contact

Something I'd Like to call the Harrison Ford effect is when people start a new career later in life. JD Danner used to work as an accountant but left Corporate America in order to pursue music. Now she has a professional career as an artist and she's making quite a name for herself. Just like Ford, Danner proves that sometimes things take time. Danner started her career in the 90's, when Alanis Morissette, Tracy Chapman and other women making rock music were topping the charts. Her ambition to play in the same circles as these other women didn't quite come true, but considering the transphobic brand of feminism that was common at the time that might just be a good thing. In the episode Danner reflects on how she lived through this era. Become a Patron through https://Patreon.com/QueerSounds ! Flashback Track: Stevie Wonder – My Cherie Amour Queer Artist Spotlight: Melissa Etheridge – Like The Way I Do Best Live Experience: Fleetwood Mac – Silver Springs Episode Special: JD Danner – The Lover You Once Knew Shownotes https://JDDanner.com Michfest (wiki): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan_Womyn%27s_Music_Festival Get in touch through Queersounds.com/Contact

Whether we're talking about a country's march towards gender equality or one's own personal progress, it always takes some effort. Latoya, or Toya K, is a singer-songrwiter from Namibia and she explains what she had to go through on a personal level, as well as what her experience has been as a queer artist in her home country. These things have in common that progress doesn't always happen as fast as you'd want but rather one step at the time. It's been a treat to have Toya on the show. From the day we first met we knew this just had to happen and what better time to promote a friends art than during the QS Summer of Sound. Latoya hopes people learn something at her life shows and hopefully that also goes for listening to this podcast episode. Become a Patron through https://patreon.com/queersounds Flashback Track: Nina Simone – Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood Queer Artist Spotlight: Brenda Fassie – Vuli Ndlela Best Live Experience: Troye Sivan – Youth Musical Feature: Toya K – On Time Shownotes Toya K's info: https://linktr.ee/toyak Get in touch through https://QueerSounds.com/Contact Also Available through Spotify and Apple Podcasts

As recommended by the QueerSounds collegian Maja, The QS summer of sound welcomes Eunice. She's the bassist and singer for Vienna based band Curb, a pop punk Trio that she tries to get more and more queer, one song at the time. Together we discuss small easily digestible themes such as international politics. With the current state of the world being what it is, more often than not we get our day ruined by whatever the twitter roit of the moment might be. Even as Europeans, we often get dragged into whatever is going on in American Politics. This podcast is also guilty as charged of some US-centrism, more than I'd like to admit. Which leaves the question: why should we care? (You can read this question in whichever way you like.) Become a Patron though http://Patreon.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: Lights – Toes (Acoustic) Queer Artist Spotlight: Kehlani – Honey Best Live Experience: Skunk Anansie – Selling Jesus Most Recent Discovery: Curb – Spit U Out Shownotes Curb IG: https://www.instagram.com/curbband/ Get in touch through QueerSounds.com/Contact Also Available through Spotify and Apple Podcasts

he QS Summer of Sound continues. We Kick off July with Jess Jessica: a ridiculously productive house producer from Colorado. She releases new music more often that most and for this episode she brought on a track no one has ever heard before. So stay tuned for this QS-exclusive at the end of the pod! Her endless curiosity and determination are what sets Jessica apart from other artists. As soon as she got behind a computer, she would try and figure out how producing en music software works. Her time playing Herbie Hancock in school band fun, but Jessica wanted to know more.Playing drums, bass and producing everything herself and releasing tracks basically every other week, Jess is one of the coolest names to watch. Become a Patron though https://Patreon.com/QueerSounds Flashback Track: Herbie Hancock – Chameleon Queer Artist Spotlight: SOPHIE – BIPP Best Live Experience: Claude VonStroke – Make A Cake Episode Special: Jess Jessica – [Untitled 1] Shownotes Jess Jessica on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jessjessicamusic/ Get in touch through Queersounds.com/Contact

Content warning: Racism, queerphobia, misogyny, and a brief mention of self-harm. In this second installment of the QS Summer of Sounds we're giving you some insight in what it's like to play festivals that attract more people than the population of your home country. As well as a short introduction to the Faroe Islands, its music scene and general public opinion on queer people. Be warned: it's not great. In order to shake things up a little bit, Joe and the Shitboys actively brand themselves as Bisexual. Under a false guise of neutrality people tend to think that conforming to the status quo is the best way to keep the peace. Joe and the Shitboys refuse to take part in this and bring some shock value to the Faroes because ” oh dear, they're political!” Become a Patron at https://Patreon.com/QueerSounds Flashback Track: Slipknot – Wait and Bleed Queer Artist Spotlight: Brimheim – hey amanda Best Live Experience: The Dillinger Escape Plan – Prancer Most Recent Discovery: Audrey Nuna – changes Shownotes https://joeandtheshitboys.bandcamp.com/ Get in touch through https://QueerSounds.com/Contact

It's the Summer of Sound part one! Have you ever wondered what's the difference between a publisher and a publicist? So have I! And so has today's guest Liv Dellanno. There was a little bit of confusion about what the difference between the two different music industry positions. Thankfully she is perfectly able to explain the main focus of this episode: what a publicist does. I'm not gonna lie, I really enjoyed trying to be extra sharp with my questions during this talk. There's just something about working with other industry professionals that makes me want to try my best. If that means i'm rude or even mean sometimes, I hereby apologise. (I also already said sorry to Liv, don't worry.) Become a Patron through https://Patron.com/QueerSounds Flashback Track: Queen – Killer Queen Queer Artist Spotlight: Tash Sultana – Pretty Lady Best Live Experience: The Vaccines – I Always New Most Recent Discovery: Kenny Hada & The Others – Hair Trigger Shownotes Liv Dellanno PR: https://www.livdellannopr.com/ Music Publishing 101: https://diymusician.cdbaby.com/music-rights/how-do-publishing-rights-get-split/ Get in touch through https://QueerSounds.com/Contact

Content Warning: Contains mentions of self harm, discussions of mental health and trauma. Hopefully you're ready to listen to me deal with my own internal issues. My therapist suggested I'd talk more about my own diagnosis so here we are. My personal sensory overload withs differently from Kris' but I'm still very grateful he came on the show to talk so openly about his autism. To be honest, I hoped this conversation would magically melt away all thought and doubts i had about my own diagnosis. Obviously it doesn't work that way. However, if you're dealing with some kind of neurodiversity, i hope this episode will help you. Even if it's just a little bit. Consider supporting through https://Patreon.com/QueerSounds Flashback Track: Counting Crows – Round Here Queer Artist Spotlight: Billy Porter – For What It's Worth Best Live Experience: Michael Franti & Spearhead – Say Hey (I Love You) Recent Discovery: Ynairali Simo – My Own Drum feat. Missy Elliot Shownotes Kris at Art of Autism: https://the-art-of-autism.com/what-autistic-pride-tells-me-when-i-look-in-the-mirror/ Sensory overload coping strategies: https://thehealthsessions.com/how-to-deal-with-sensory-overload/

Diệu Anh, or Zoë to those who don't want to butcher Vietnamese, talks about her exes so the conversation gets a bit uncomfortable at times. Whether it's an ex partner, crush or friend, emotions rise high. Thankfully Zoë is very open about everything. She never shies away from getting out of her comfort zone in order to discover some deep rooted feelings, no matter if they're positive or negative. Never before in the three years this podcast has existed, have I had someone on who talked to openly about the deep dark corners of their heart. All thoughts and feelings aside, at the end of the day Zoë is just another queer trying to make the world a better place. Through her work at ICS she fights for queer rights in Vietnam. Check out the amazing work they do in the shownotes. Consider supporting through https://Patreon.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: Avril Lavigne – How You Remind Me Queer Artist Spotlight: Fletcher – Sex (With My Ex) Best Live Experience: Tùng feat. Trang – Con Dế Mèn Hát Vào Mùa Hè Recent Discovery: The Devils Sway – Director Shownotes ICS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toidongy.ido Get in touch through https://Queersounds.com/Contact

Ramadan Kareem! This time of year is an important time for Muslims. Ramadan is a period of spending time with loved ones. It's for sharing the iftar with people who are important to you, and supporting each other in fasting. But what to do if you can't be yourself around family? Or, in Mehdi's case, your sexuality is not legal? It's still possible to socialize as a queer person in Morocco, but you have to be careful. Quite a chunk of the episode got cut because it would have required a bunch of content warnings in for a short section of the show. In this part we talked about a mass outing that happened in Morocco, initiated by someone who is some kind of internet famous. You can read about it through the link in below. Consider supporting through https://Patreon.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: Beyoncé – Halo Queer Artist Spotlight: Troye Sivan – You Best Live Experience: H.E.R. – As I Am Recent Discovery: Nicki Minaj – Pills N Potions Shownotes Mass Outing in Morocco:https://www.reuters.com/article/us-morocco-lgbt-crime-trfn-idUSKBN22P2UI Get in touch through https://Queersounds.com/Contact Also available through Apple Podcasts and Spotify

This episode feels like a throwback of the earlier days of this podcast. Limited audio quality, a bigger focus on the local activists scene and most of all: just me chatting with a friend. Isabel used to live in the same city as me, before moving back to Madrid. Together we've always talked about mental health, pop-culture and how music heals. What's more this episode: nerding out about Spain in the 70s. Spain's recent history has been quite different from the rest of Europe. I won't get into details here, but I'll leave some links in the shownotes. CW: ableism, living under fascism, queerphobia Flashback Track: Pat Benatar – We Belong Queer Artist Spotlight: Kimya Dawson – The Beer Best Live Experience: Las Grecas – Te Estoy Amando Locamente Most Recent Discovery: Parkineos – Me Pican Las Venas Shownotes: Spanish History- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_society_after_the_democratic_transition Movida Madrileña- https://theculturetrip.com/europe/spain/articles/a-brief-introduction-to-la-movida-madrilena/ Get in touch through QueerSounds.com/contact .

Over the years stand-up comedy has gotten a bad reputation. More often than not people are exposed to comedians trying to be funny by making fun of queer folks. Enter AJ. He helps stand-up comedians who are just starting out by providing feedback. This includes thinking critically on jokes that could be offensive. This way he hopes to create a space in which comedy can be fun for everyone. I'm really showing my age this episode. There actually was an entire section of the episode in which we talk about being on camera, something your trusty podcast host is not at all used to, never mind comfortable with. Besides, the questions about TikTok have real old person vibes. For example: asking what someone's favourite TikTok is? That's like asking someone for their favourite Tweet. Dang, we don't know. Consider Supporting through Patreon.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: Shania Twain - Man! I Feel Like a Woman Queer Artist Spotlight: RuPaul - Sissy That Walk Best Live Experience: Macy Gray - I Try Most Recent Discovery: Encanto - We Don't Talk About Bruno Shownotes AJ and the Kweens: http://thekweens.com.au/ AJ's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajlamarque Surface Pressure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQwVKr8rCYw Get in touch through Queersounds.com/Contact

The title says it all. We're diving deep into medical issues trans people need to face. Davy is a med student in the United States so the perfect candidate to shine a light on the future of trans health care. For example: What hoops to people need to jump through in order to get the care they deserve and might capitalism actually have had a positive effect on gender affirming care? Another big subject in this episode is the representation of medical issues for trans people in the media. Do you know any examples of positive representation of trans health care in the media? Get in touch through the contact info below. If you're not really in the mood for a heavy medicalised discussion, that's okay. There are a bunch of other episodes for you to enjoy. Consider supporting through https://Patreon.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: Mika - Love Today Queer Artist Spotlight: The Klezmatics - Apikorsim Best Live Experience: Rent - I'll Cover You Recent Discovery: Stromae - Tous Les Mêmes Shownotes The Care We Dream Off: https://zenasharman.com/the-care-we-dream-of Rent: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0294870/ Get in touch through https://Queersounds.com/Contact

Watching TV at a young age Kitan already knew: sometimes they're Sailor Moon, sometimes they're a Power Ranger, sometimes both, sometimes neither. Their parents didn't really keep a close eye on their gender performance. As long as they did well in school, there wasn't much to worry about. Play with whatever toys you want, aspire to be Sailor Moon or whoever else, listen to whatever music you like, but bring home those A's. Despite all this, Kitan's childhood wasn't all good and well. In this episode we cover the good and the bad. They did not have the language to express their gender, they had to deal with high academic pressure, but thankfully there was always music to come back to. Punk, Metal and Visual Kei were, and still are, a comforting safe space. Consider Supporting through https://Patreon.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: GLAY – 誘惑 (Yuuwaku) Queer Artist Spotlight: My Chemical Romance – Thank You for the Venom Best Live Experience: Avenged Sevenfold – Bat Country Recent Discovery: kiryu – utsusemi Shownotes: Visual Kei (wiki) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_kei A7X NFT's https://www.altpress.com/meta/avenged-sevenfold-deathbats-club-nft-interview/ Non Binary in Japanese (forum) https://japanese.stackexchange.com/questions/68093/is-there-a-word-for-non-binary-in-japanese Get in touch through http://Queersounds.com/Contact

The new series of episodes starts with one close to home. A couple of days before recording this episode I saw Tick Tick Boom! So to take a piece of advice Rosa gives John in this movie: Stick to what you know. And as someone who is finally wrapping up my studies in journalism, what I know would be reporting. Mailani is a journalism student at Arizona State University and was so kind to talk to me about the differences between our college programs. What's more this episode: How do you stay focussed on making art and what makes something feel like home? Become a Patron! Flashback Track: The Head and the Heart – Ghosts Queer Artist Spotlight: Cavetown – Trying Best Live Experience: Jason Mraz – Coyotes Recent Discovery: Lily & Madeleine – Canterbury Girls Shownotes Mailani's Art: https://www.instagram.com/maimckelvy/ Ghost boy by Mailani McKelvy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FnyMj-UchQ Voice Pre-T vs on T: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aozkvTBp4zY Get in touch through Queersounds.com/Contact Also available through Apple Podcasts and Spotify

This episode is the last instalment of the European tour we've been on for the past few months and what better way to end it with an MEP: Kim van Sparrentak. The European Parliament is a wonderfully complex bureaucratic mess. Although it's fun for someone who likes political puzzles, it's horrible to break them away from their capitalist and queerphobic ways. It'll be no surprise that this one is a very political episode. We talk about political dog whistles as well as being exposed to politics at a young age, and how sometimes you have to accept that the lesser of two evils sometimes is your best option, instead of always wanting to solve it yourself. Consider Supporting through https://Patreon.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: Big Brother & The Holding Company – Piece of My Heart Queer Artist Spotlight: Lady Gaga – Marry The Night Best Live Experience: Janelle Monáe – Screwed Most Recent Discovery: Ashnikko – Slumber Party (feat. Princess Nokia) Shownotes: Kim European Parliament: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/197870/KIM_VAN+SPARRENTAK/home European Greens: https://europeangreens.eu/ Monitor Mechanism Against Backsliding: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20200918IPR87418/european-values-towards-a-permanent-monitoring-mechanism-against-backsliding Songs Covered By Glee Cast: https://www.songfacts.com/category/songs-covered-by-the-glee-cast Get in touch through http://Queersounds.com/Contact!

CW: Queerphobia, Racism and a brief mention of terrorism by right-wing extremists. The Christmas Times are upon us! Personally I always link the holidays to Germany. Almost every year I would visit those typical markets with hot chocolate, deep fried snacks and fake snow. However, with all the over the top decorations and loud music I can't begin to fathom what it must be like to not be invited to celebrate along with everyone else. Zuher has been so kind to give a bit more insight into what it's like to be Muslim this Christmas. On this stop during our tour through Europe we talk about what you can do to be a bit kinder to your friendly neighbourhood Muslim this Christmas. For example, did you know non-Christians also enjoy getting gifts? Shocking, right? What's more this episode: German traditionalism, the value of Queer Arab parties, and certain internationally spread morning rituals. Flashback Track: Warda – Batwanes Beek Queer Artist Spotlight: Lil Nas X – THATS WHAT I WANT Best Live Experience: Kalis, Andre 3000 – Millionaire Recent Discovery: Kali Uchis, Jhay Cortez – la luz(Fín) Shownotes Walter Lübcke News: https://www.euronews.com/2021/01/28/verdict-expected-in-trial-of-neo-nazi-accused-of-murdering-german-politician BBQ Podcast: https://linktr.ee/bbq.podcast Get in touch through https://Queersounds.com/Contact Also available through Apple Podcasts and Spotify

cw: (Internalised) Queerphobia This episode could get quite confrontational. We've all had some moments where we would doubt our own identity, but a “fear of queer people” is very serious. We're diving deep into Victoria's psyche and try to untangle their thoughts. Latvia has a long way to go when it comes to the acceptance of queer people, so to have this as the environment to grow up in, comes with some severe consequences. Don't worry though. It doesn't get too graphic or painful. What's more in this episode: Leather pants, more Eurovision and two people trying not to be horrible at playing guitar. We don't actually play guitar on the pod though, so nothing to worry about there either. Consider Supporting through: https://Patreon.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: Iron Maiden – Fear of the Dark Queer Artist Spotlight: Destroy Boys – Nerve Best Live Experience: Måneskin – In Nome Del Padre Most Recent Discovery: Greta van Fleet – Heat Above Shownotes active rainbow: https://www.instagram.com/active_rainbow/ Destroy Boys Controversy: https://www.reddit.com/r/swmrs/comments/i0wbdi/what_are_people_thinking_about_destroy_boys/ Get in touch through https://Queersounds.com/Contact

When Cathy left Greece to travel Europe it was an opportunity to go on a journey of self-discovery. This wasn't the intention they set out with though. The reason they left their birthplace wasn't clear when they left, to be honest. However, the way they put it: as a child they were always destined for something great. They were right: they're queer. Meeting new people in so many different countries helped Cathy to figure out their gender, their poetry and general love for life. What's more this episode: a shameless discussion on American early aughts alt rock. This nostalgia fuelled subgenre is a surprisingly common spark to light a musical fire. It didn't always age too well but the first time you hear 3 Doors Down on the radio can be weirdly impactful. Consider supporting through https://Patreon.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: The Calling – Wherever You May Go Queer Artist Spotlight: LP- Lost on You Best Live Experience: Natassa Bofiliou – En Lefko Most Recent Discovery: Todrick Hall – Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels Shownotes Active Rainbow: https://www.instagram.com/active_rainbow/ Tunefind: https://tunefind.com Get in touch through http://QueerSounds.com/contact .

Dominique Mras is the first Vienna trans politician in the city council. She's a rising star in local politics, which makes interviewing her an absolute joy. Like a well-trained politician, she avoids answering questions directly. Instead, she tends to look at the bigger picture. I did manage to get some great personal stories though. So, she's just as fun to listen to, as it is to talk to her. Amongst this bigger picture stuff is leftist infighting. As the occasional self-proclaimed centrist, she thinks providing social housing for people should not be seen as a radical left standpoint. However, both left and right-wing people tend to disagree. Another issue is, of course, Vienna trans healthcare. Transphobia, in *my* Europe? It's more likely thank you think. Consider Supporting through: https://Patreon.com/QueerSounds! Flashback Track: Gigi D'Agostino – L'Amour Toujours Queer Artist Spotlight: David Bowie – Space Oddity Best Live Experience: Linkin Park – Bleed It Out Recent Discovery: Gazal – Regenbogenlove Shownotes: Dominique on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happysozi/ SPÖ: https://www.alsergrund.spoe.wien/personen/dominique-mras/ Districts of Vienna (wiki): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Districts_of_Vienna Get in touch through https://Queersounds.com/Contact

For episode 50 I decided not to do anything special, but just a regular conversation with someone who feared to be too plain for this episode. Eva Marta, like other teenage girls, just tried to be normal. This led to her hiding her love for hugely popular boybands. It's absurd to think that some people dismiss a widely popular act because it's target audience is highschool kids. Whether it's music or social issues, teenagers are a good insight into what's current. Personally, I also had some issues with a n un just sense of cultural superiority back in the day. Did classmates ever shame you for something you liked? Share your stories though the contact link below. Consider supporting through https://patron.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: The Beatles – A Hard Day's Night Queer Artist Spotlight: Sylvester – You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) Best Live Experience: One Direction – Best Song Ever Most Recent Discovery: The Boondocks – Whatever You Said Went Over My Head Shownotes Hannah Ewens – Fangirls: https://www.vice.com/en/article/d3nnqx/hannah-ewens-fangirls-book Troye Sivan Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TroyeSivan18/videos Eva Marta's Bachelor Thesis: https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/31506/1/Thesis%20Final%20Submission%20Eva%20Marta%20Sokk.pdf Get in touch through https://Queersounds.com/Contact Also Available through Spotify and Apple Podcasts

It's been a long time since the heights Eurodance Fad. Since then this specific subcategory of nineties and zeroes pop is surrounded by a stigma of poor taste and a lack of any credibility. Licia is here to throw all those preconceived notions right out the window. The enthusiasm with which Licia talks about subjects others might dismiss as a guilty pleasure is infectious. Nothing needs to make sense as long as you're having fun. What's more in this episode: getting into hardcore punk while trying to hide your love for Norwegian pop, dealing people who don't know how to act around blind people, and our guesses for the 2021 song of the year! Support this podcast through https://Patron.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: Dina – Bli Hos Meg Queer Artist Spotlight: Limp Wrist – Want Us Dead Best Live Experience: The Get Up Kids -Holiday Most Recent Discovery: Pitsa – Avokaado (leidsin ta) Shownotes Finest fm: https://www.finestfm.fi/ Raadio 2 Aastahitt (viki); https://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raadio_2_Aastahitt R2 Aastahitt Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4XbAXBJ9YSlDBGvrVN3WLF?si=f36c7b72803d41e0 Get in touch through Queersounds.com/Contact

You might think being a trans parent is very different from parenting as a cis person but that's just a bold assumption. Sure, there might be some issues to get out of the way, but after that small extra step being a trans parent is, to use Aubree Calvin's words: Uneventful. Trips to the playground, the much needed night off, Bree has been through it all with as much love as any other Maddy would. We totally failed to mention this on the pod, but I got in touch with Aubree through our mutual friend Leigh of History is Gay fame. I got the honour of co-hosting an episode of this wonderfully nerdy podcast, like Aubree has done before me. Check the links below to find out all about this and all her other work. Consider supporting through https://Patreon.com/QueerSounds Flashback Track: Tiffany – I Think We're Alone Now Queer Artist Spotlight: Chastity Brown – Whisper Best Live Experience: Corinne Bailey Rae – Closer Recent Discovery: Andrea Gibson – I Sing the Body Electric, Especially When My Power's Out Shownotes: Southern Queeries: https://www.southernqueeries.com/ Tommy James and the Shondells – I Think We're Alone Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFWhTqLSVzE A sample of Aubree's writing in Gay Parent Mag: https://aubreecalvin.com/2021/07/07/july-2021-gay-parent-magazine-alternatives-to-mothers-and-fathers-day/ History is Gay feat. Aubree: https://www.historyisgaypodcast.com/listen/2020/08/15/episode-31-the-gaymother-of-rock-n-roll Get in touch through Queersounds.com/Contact Also available through Apple Podcasts and Spotify

CW: Self-harm, Queer death and Queerphobia If you're listening to this podcast, changes are that you're zēga. This word used to be a stealthy way of asking a stranger in Ethiopia if they're queer. It's gotten less and less stealthy over the years though. Today's guest Bahiru explains how there are several languages in Ethiopia, so there's a lot of work yet to be done when it comes to finding the right vocabulary to describe all different queer identities. Zēga is not the only way to pick queer people from a crowd. Amharic, one of the Ethiopian languages, has a formal form. The trick is to only use the formal form with queer people. Because us queers deserve to respect, am I right? Consider supporting through https://Patreon.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: Nigusuu Taammiraat – Haadhakoo Queer Artist Spotlight: Prince – Kiss Best Live Experience: Janelle Monáe - Pynk Recent Discovery: Which Prophet – Teslay Shownotes: House of Guramayle: https://houseofguramayle.org/media/ Languages of Ethiopia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Ethiopia Janelle feat. Lupita: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZsTM-3b5G0 Get in touch through https://Queersounds.com/contact

High academic expectations among Asian students might sound like a tired trope, but Best experienced it first-hand. As an only child she had to live with the pressure of passing on the family name and provide for that family by getting an appropriate college degree. After she came out it was a challenge to overcome these family focussed expectations. School was not really a problem though. She turned out to be a real Diva in academia. Thankfully, she had pop music to cope. Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, and all the artists played in this episode help her feel empowered. Whether it's her alarm in the morning or just sitting at home trying to relax, Best has a pop diva for every occasion. Now you may think this is an over the top episode, however, Best shows how versatile the past decades of pop divas have been. Consider Supporting through https://Patreon.com/QueerSounds Flashback Track: Whitney Houston – Greatest Love of All Queer Artist Spotlight: Lady Gaga – Hair Best Live Experience: Ariana Grande – Breathin Recent Discovery: ETC – ไม่ต้องรู้ว่าเราคบกันแบบไหน (Mai Tong Ru Wa Rau Kop Gan Bep Nai) Shownotes: Academic Expectations: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/225135833_Academic_expectations_as_sources_of_stress_in_Asian_students What trans and nonbinary people need to know about birth control: https://helloclue.com/articles/culture/what-trans-and-nonbinary-people-need-to-know-about-birth-control Chiang Mai Keeps Breathing: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=198878794662262 Chiang Mai Pride: https://www.chiangmaicitylife.com/clg/our-city/lgbt/pride-prejuclices-ongoing-lgbt-fight/ Get in touch through https://Queersounds.com/Contact

CW: Transphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny Lilith picked her name as a deliberate jab at the patriarchy. No matter where she goes, she still needs to deal this this shit. From a young age she already wondered why women do all the cooking while men sit on their asses and eat cookies. I know we're preaching to the choir here, but sometimes you just have to get it out of your system. All together now: Fuck the Patriarchy. There's a lot of religious overtones in this episode. Like Festus in the last episode, even though Lilith isn't a particularly religious person she still enjoys religious music. In this case: Qawwali. A religious type of music in the Sufi tradition. Let me know your thoughts on this special musical genre through the contact link below! Consider supporting through https://Patreon.com/QueerSounds Flashback Track: Asha Bhosle – Piya Tu Ab to Aaja Queer Artist Spotlight: Abida Parveen – Main Nara E Mastana Best Live Experience: The Weather Girls – It's Raining Men Most Recent Discovery: Elif – Alles Helal Shownotes Caravan (1971) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066888/ Qawwali (wiki) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qawwali The Myth of Lillith - https://mythology.net/demons/lilith/ Queer Refugees Deutschland - https://www.queer-refugees.de/ Get in touch through https://QueerSounds.com/Contact

CW: Suicide, Homophobia, Misogyny, Queerphobia Festus has got the talent to talk about serious issues without ever losing the smile on his face. After his political awakening he had to reflect on his life so far and reconsider every bit of media he consumed. Movies, music, tv shows, everything faced a higher standard. Whether we like it or not, everything is political, and we should treat it as such. However, when everything has such a heavy weight, it is important to keep a safe space where you can drop it all and just have a rest. Enter Q initiative. Although it originally started as a way for activists to fight for rights and legal issues, Festus is considering taking it more towards a safe space for queer people. In different local communities Q is an environment where queer folks in rural Kenya can be creative and me themselves. Potentially they might accidentally create a local scene of indie musicians in the process. Consider supporting though https://Patreon.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: Koffie Olomide – Andrada Queer Artist Spotlight: Lil Nas X – Montero (Call me By Your Name) Best Live Experience: Common – Glory feat. John Legend Most Recent Discovery: Noel Nderitu – Your Name feat. Lisa Odour-Noah Shownotes: Q-initiative, https://www.galck.org/q-initiative/ Genderdeconstructing, https://www.instagram.com/genderdeconstructing/ Get in touch through https://QueerSounds.com/Contact Also Available through Spotify and Apple Podcasts

CW: misogyny, queerphobia, and a lot of sexual content Even though it's not particularly gender affirming, Finch enjoys making their money though online sex work. Although different types of digital sex work bring different types of joy, it's still a valid way of paying the bills. Hopefully, this episode will help destigmatise this brand of profession a little bit. Let's get all doubts out of the way: when this podcast advocates for workers' rights, that includes sex workers' rights! Camming comes with a more femme mask, during another of Finch's favourite past times he wears a more masc mask. Larping might be closest to digital anonymity that's available in the outside world. However, in Finch's experience, it's not nearly as toxic and horrible. Consider Supporting though https://Patreon.com/QueerSounds Flashback Track: 3 Daft Moneys – Paranoid Big Brother Queer Artist Spotlight: Zand – Boys Like U Best Live Experience: Gaz Brookfield – Black Dog Day Most Recent Discovery: Watsky – Grass is Greener Shownotes: Onlyfans ban sex work rumour: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-06-16/onlyfans-is-said-to-seek-funding-at-valuation-above-1-billion Discworld – Terry Pratchett: https://www.terrypratchettbooks.com/book-series/discworld/ Get in touch though Queersounds.com/Contact Also Available through Spotify and Apple Podcasts

CW: Queerphobia, Transphobia, Police violence, Self harm This was a difficult episode to edit. As Yildiz from KAOS GL shares the highs and lows of Queer life in Turkey, on one hand there are some detailed descriptions of the way people mistreat queer folks I decided to cut. On the other hand, their energy is so optimistic and fun it's been an absolute delight to talk to them. Check out the content warnings to see if this episode right for you. KAOS GL is the oldest queer rights group in Turkey, founded in 1994. Their effort is only outdated by individuals who made it big and used their platform to advocate for queer rights. Now, there aren't a lot of examples out there, but we're gonna talk about one quite extensively. Consider supporting through: http://Patreon.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: Bülent Ersoy – Maazallah Queer Artist Spotlight: Madonna – Material Girl Best Live Experience: Vega – Iz Birakanlar Unutulmaz Recent Discovery: Ankarali Yasemin – Motor Geliyor Shownotes KAOS main website: https://kaosgl.org/en/ Bülent Ersoy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%BClent_Ersoy Madonna as queer Icon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna_as_a_gay_icon

Sarya was born in the United States. For a large part they grew up in Taiwan before they eventually moved to Edinburgh to go to uni there. In the meantime, they got to know a whole bunch of stereotypes. In the end they proudly became one. Spoken word, music, theatre, Sarya can do all the arts. Let's lean into our stereotypes, shall we? Sarya loved the arts and theatre and as a result they would regularly get cast into genderbending creative type roles. In hindsight though, it's hard to tell how much of this was actually an act. We could spiral into how much of gender is performative but let's leave that for another time. Are there any stereotypes you like to lean into? Reach out through the contact form below. Flashback Track: John Denver – Take me Home, Country Roads Queer Artist Spotlight: Tami T – Fourteen Best Live Experience: múm – Slow Down Episode Special: Sarya – Professional Woman Consider supporting through: https://Patreon.com/Queersounds Shownotes https://Saryaisok.com Get in touch through Queersounds.com/Contact

@PaulinaVo can tell you like no other how strongly the time and place can influence a person, including what music you listen to. Throughout her life she moved a lot and thus she experienced first-hand how the music she listens to has changed over the different locations and eras in her life. While editing this show I noticed again how hesitant Paulina was talking about her queer experience. Of course, not everyone is as vocal about their own queerness. But then I noticed how much the conversation fired up when talking about race. In hindsight, I think some questions were left unanswered about whether she feels the need to choose between her queer identity or her Asian identity. I guess there’s a time and place for all those unanswered questions too. Without reading into it too much, there might be parallels with her musical preferences. When she lived in a white environment she had to deal with some nasty remarks. Both because she’s Asian and because she listens to hip-hop. Now, where one is breaking out in an activist manner, Paulina pushes the other ever so slightly into the background. Is she conditioned to downplay her love for hip-hop? Am I reading too much into it? Let me know though the contact form below. Consider Supporting through https://Patreon.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony – The Crossroads Queer Artist Spotlight: The Japanese House – Something has to Change Best Live Experience: Phoenix – Lasso Recent Discovery: Chika – Cinderella pt. 2 https://PaulinaVo.com

When a band consists of a couple, people usually expect things to go south, but Hey, King! is here to prove them wrong. They just released a wonderfully queer album which covers deeply personal subjects. This includes the meta subject of a couple being in a band together. The band consists of Natalie and Taylor who, as far as I got to know them, show that having a healthy relationship comes with being open and honest with each other. However, they’re not here to give relationship advice. Instead they’ll sit us down and have us listen to pages from their diary. This brand of honesty does not just apply to their relationship, but more often than not it also forms the base for their lyrics. Throw in a tongue-in-cheek approach to these serious matters and a love for the french horn and you’ll get Hey, King! Consider supporting through https://Patreon.com/QueerSounds Flashback Track: Tori Amos – Take to the Sky Queer Artist Spotlight: Tegan & Sara – Walking with a Ghost Best Live Experience: The Front Bottoms – Twin Size Mattress Episode Special: Hey, King! – Sorry Shownotes: - Hey, King! Official site, Including the Sorry Video: https://heykingofficial.com/ - Anti Records: https://www.anti.com/ Get in touch through Queersounds.com/Contact Also available through Apple Podcasts and Spotify

Anyone who has ever read anything about pop music, knows that Swedish producers write the best songs. From Max Martin to ABBA, this country’s track record in pop history is unparalleled. So it makes absolute sense that the pop artist Jack O’Connor, otherwise known as SNKT, moved to Stockholm to chase his dream. His first album is coming out in may 2021 I’m not quite used to guests who bounce back some questions. Though I love talking about music as much as anybody else, if not more, it sometimes forces me to show my ignorance. Is there anything I need to know about Frank Ocean or Robyn? Let me know though the contact form below. Consider supporting through https://Patreon.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: Britney Spears – (You Drive Me) Crazy – The Stop! Remix Queer Artist Spotlight: Frank Ocean – Thinkin Bout You Best Live Experience: Robyn – Honey Recent Discovery: SNKT – Lost in Love Shownotes SNKT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snktmusic/ Wiki: Max Martin Production Discography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Martin_production_discography An extensive guide to Robyn: https://gazettereview.com/2016/10/happened-robyn-news-updates/ Björn Ulveaus on Today’s pop music: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/apr/17/todays-pop-industry-cheats-songwriters-and-deters-the-risk-taking-that-made-abba Get in touch through https://Queersounds.com/Contact

CW: Homophobia, Transphobia, Systematic Oppression, Violence and a brief mention of HIV-Aids It's so wonderful to have a big ol' nerd as a guest. In this case Harits will run you through the past fifty years of Indonesian History from a queer point of view. As the main guy behind the Queer Indonesian Archive we could have gone much further, but in the best case it will be a reason to invite him, or one of his colleagues, again some time. In recent Indonesian History Queer acceptance took a turn for the worse. However, a bunch of young activists are fighting for more acceptance. This is once again an example of how tolerance does not equal acceptance. If this seems broad and vague, listen to the episode to find out more. Consider Supporting though: https://Patreon.com/QueerSounds Flashback Track: Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazelwood – Storybook Children Queer Artist Spotlight: Guruh Soekarno Putra – Lagu Putih Best Live Experience: Franz Ferdinand – Michael Recent Discovery: Arthur Sharpe – My Only Worry Shownotes: Queer Indonesian Archive: https://www.qiarchive.org/ Queer Indonesia Zines and Images: https://seaqcf.net/program/echoes-our-past-3-digital-exhibitions-queer-indonesia-archive “2016 Gay Panic”: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2017/feb/22/why-lgbt-hatred-suddenly-spiked-in-indonesia Wiki: Post-Suharto Era: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-Suharto_era_in_Indonesia Get in touch through Queersounds.com/Contact

It’s obvious I’ve been out of the running for a bit. I thought i had my research done right, but Neel kept on proving me wrong. Isn’t it wonderful to have so many international connections who teach you something at every turn? In this case, Neel points out the trans discourse when it comes to cultural differences between trans women and Hijra people in India. And that’s just one example. Anyway, every now and again we’re tired of the trans discourse ™, but we can miss out on it as well. Me as much as everybody else. This isn’t related to the episode perse, but it is something I wanted to share with you. The limited social interactions I’ve had recently have been disappointingly cis. I’m blessed with a lot of friends but I do miss hanging out with other Queer folks. Relatable? Drop me a line through @Queersoundspod on Twitter or Instagram. CW: Transphobia Consider Supporting through https://Patreon.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: Imon Chakraborty – Ajo Sakhi Queer Artist Spotlight: Janelle Monáe – Make Me Feel Best Live Experience: When Chai Met Toast - Believe Most Recent Discovery: Phoebe Bridgers – Motion Sickness Shownotes Centre for Studies in Gender and Sexuality – Ashoka University: http://csgs.ashoka.edu.in/our-team/ Womxn Discourse: https://www.insider.com/using-the-phrase-womxn-doesnt-mean-youre-trans-inclusive-2021-3 Hijra 101: https://theculturetrip.com/asia/india/articles/a-brief-history-of-hijra-indias-third-gender/ India Trans Recourses 1: https://www.instagram.com/nazariya.qfrg/?hl=en India Trans Recourses 2: https://www.instagram.com/trains_trans/?hl=en Get in touch through https://QueerSounds.com/Contact

Hey y'all. I'm sorry, No full episode today. This is the first time I'm unable to stick to my self imposed release schedule since I've had one which, on one hand is weird but also puts this complete lack of an issue in perspective. No hard feelings, ok?

Maja refuses to deal with any gatekeepers. For too long people around her have been continuously forcing her in uncomfortable positions for a number of reasons. Well, no more. With Queers To The Front she runs a grassroots indie label that prioritises marginalised people and their largely political messages. Gate? What gate? The reason this podcast will probably never make it big is, partly, it's host getting dragged along in big nerdy rabbit holes. In the end I don't even feel like I made the point I wanted to make. Oh well. Do you have any thoughts about Green Day's relevance in today's musical and cultural landscape? Get in touch through the contact link below! Consider supporting through http://Patreon.com/QueerSounds Flashback Track: Green Day – J.A.R. (Jason Andrew Relva) Queer Artist Spotlight: Pity Party – Grindmother Best Live Experience: Kermes – Terms Most Recent Discovery: Pom Pom Squad – Cut My Hair Shownotes: https://Queerstothefront.com Get in touch through https://QueerSounds.com/Contact

From Reggae music versus colonialist legislation. When you think about the nineties, you’ll probably think of the 1990’s but the 1890’s get a mention as well. I do realise a hundred years is a long time to cover, but under the guise of Black history month it’s seems like the appropriate time to at least mention these decades. Here with me to discuss them is none other than Yvee from Galck. So, I’m not entirely sure if Dyke is a word that has been reclaimed and broadly accepted. Yvee definitely uses it in a reclaimed way, even though I’ve always been under the impression it’s a slur. Please share your thoughts trough the contact form. CW: Racism, Homophobia, Colonialism Consider Supporting though https://Patreon.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: Bob Marley – Redemption Song Queer Artist Spotlight: Tracy Chapman – Fast Car Best Live Experience: Koffee – Burning Most Recent Discovery: Lizzo – T-Baby Shownotes GALCK: https://Galck.org Repeal 162: https://www.galck.org/repeal162/ Yvee Serving Looks: https://www.kenyabuzz.com/lifestyle/pride-month-profile-yvonne-oduor/ Get in touch through https://QueerSounds.com/Contact Also Available through Spotify and Apple Podcasts

CW: Racism, Homophobia, Biphobia As promised a couple of episodes ago, the chairperson of Maruf is my guest in this episode. Dounia Jari has a long and diverse resumé so all the more to talk about. However, her work for this queer Muslim organisation, might just be the most impressive. Rumor has it, that when i reached out to Maruf, Dounia and her colleagues had a little bit of an argument about who would be sent over to represent them. I need to be careful with Dutch guests. I don’t want these conversations to get too in-crowd. But then again, i’m not even sure if you’re experiencing them that way. Either way, I couldn’t resist sharing one of my favourite Dutch Classics when Dounia mentioned that type of music as one of her dads favourites. Check it out in the shownotes below. Consider supporting through Patreon.com/QueerSounds Flashback Track: Mazzy Star – Fade Into You Queer Artist Spotlight: Azis – Sen Trope Best Live Experience: Amartey – Money Recent Discovery: Otile Brown (Feat. Reekado Banks) – Jamila Shownotes: Maruf website: http://www.maruf.eu/nieuws.html Azis video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BplsGX5eLLo A sample of classic Dutch music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynkxh80UlEI Get in touch through http://Queersounds.com/Contact Also available through Apple Podcasts and Spotify

Content warning: War, Homophobia Lesbian Organisation Rijeka (LORI), is one of the the oldest queer initiatives of Croatia, founded in 2000. Our guest today, Antonija Stojanović Almesberger, founded its sister event: Smoqua, a queer feminist festival. Based by the Croatian coast she fights for the legal rights and living standards of queer people. Consider supporting through: Patreon.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: Nirvana - The Man Who Sold the World Queer Artist Spotlight: Queen - I Want to Break Free Best Live Experience: Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dark Necessities Recent Discovery: Gnucci - Fuck What They Want, We Are What They Need Shownotes: - Lesbian Organisation Rijeka: https://lori.hr - Homophobia in Croatia: https://balkaninsight.com/2019/11/07/homophobia-threatens-croatian-citys-tourist-appeal/ - Kurt Cobain gets political: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-tao-of-kurt-cobain-12-great-quotes-from-the-nirvana-frontman-112939/

Formed in Madison, Wisconsin, Kat and the Hurricane bring you every gender and every genre in their fun and heartfelt pop music. Mostly influenced by 80's synth wave and Midwest emo scene this trio writes about their own mental health issues, dating, and, of course, their gender identity. We ran a bit long this episode, but I guess that's just what happens when you're vibing. Should I invite more people more often or was this too chaotic? If you want to share your opinions, you know where to find me. Considering supporting through https://Patreon.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: Hoobastank - The Reason Queer Artist Spotlight: PVRIS - Holy Best Live Experience: Lucy Dacus - In The Air Tonight Episode Special: Kat & The Hurricane - Out of My Mind Shownotes: Kat and the Hurricane Official Website: https://Katandthehurricane.com Midwest Emo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midwest_emo Tegan and Sarah: https://www.anothermag.com/design-living/11960/tegen-sara-quin-memoir-high-school-hey-im-just-like-you-interview-2019

CW: Racism, Sexism After Faris left their home country of Ethiopia and settled in Austria there was a clear need for social contact. There’s power in numbers so creating a platform for black people in Austria only made sense. It will come as no surprise that having a social environment, a place to chill and having someone to listen to, proved hugely helpful. The last part of the episode really doesn’t show me at my best. Luckily Faris was very patient with me. They were willing to take the time and carefully explain their thoughts on sexism and racism. It’s no coincidence that black bodies need to be sexually explicit in order to become a hit. For more on this you can check the link in the shownotes. Consider supporting through https://Patreon.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: Prince – Purple Rain Queer Artist Spotlight: Moses Sumney – Cut Me Best Live Experience: Liniker – Parasente Recent Discovery: Dua Saleh – Sugar Mama Shownotes: ARA: https://afrorainbow.at/ Faris’ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/faris.kurubooshti For Harriet on Sexual Liberation in Popculture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILApR36KgQw Get in touch through https://Queersounds.com/Contact

As a film major Nic really has some interesting stuff to add surrounding the Gay Best Friend trope. Whether it’s about how superficial the representation is, or it’s capitalist implications, there are plenty of things to take issue with. He used to be the gay best friend in highschool so with his insights we’re getting ready to deconstruct this ! Nic is not just an expert on gay representation, he also talks about it in the Queer Queue podcast. Check it out in the link below. Consider supporting through https://Partreon.com/QueerSounds Flashback Track: Elvis Presley – Blue Christmas Queer Artist Spotlight: Lauv feat. Troye Sivan – I’m so Tired Best Live Experience: Lady Gaga – Born This Way Recent Discovery: Sufjan Stevens – Visions of Gideon Shownotes: QueerQueue Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/queerqueuepodcast/ Reinventing Privilege: The New (Gay) Man in Contemporary Popular Media: https://nca.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0739318032000067056 Troye Sivan x Lauv Gossip: https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/01/28/troye-sivan-boyfriend-lauv/ Also available through Apple Podcasts and Spotify Get in touch through https://Queersounds.com/Contact

CW: Human trafficking, Racism, Discrimination, Queerphobia Calling someone by a nickname is incredibly common place in Thailand. Apart from the practical reasons such as reducing the amount of syllables, it most definitely also has some queer advantages. Worapon explains how easy it is to let go of the names your parents gave you. Then there are names we probably should let go. Artists who appropriate cultures trying to appealing to a global audience should see that backfire. I did consider to skip the Hwasa track for this exact reason. The reasons I played it anyway are simple: I'm spineless and didn't dare to ask Worapon to pick a different track last-minute. Besides, my cultural impact with this podcast is so minimal, it's not like i'm promoting anyone here. At least I hope that's true. If not, please drag me through the mud as well. Flashback Track: 2002 ราตรี (2002 Ratree) - จีนี่ จ๋า (Genie Ja) Queer Artist Spotlight: Sam Smith - Leave Your Lover Best Live Experience: Jeremy Zucker - comethru Recent Discovery: Hwasa - Maria Consider Supporting through https://Patreon.com/QueerSounds Shownotes: On nicknames: https://theculturetrip.com/asia/thailand/articles/why-do-thai-people-have-nicknames/ Kathoey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathoey Hwasa Racism Controversy I: https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7710346/k-pop-girl-group-mamamoo-apologizes-blackface-performance-uptown-funk Hwasa Racism Controversy II: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2020/07/i-live-alone-responds-to-mamamoos-hwa-sas-outfit-controversy

CW: suicide, violence, genocide, abuse Dumi and the African Queer Youth Initiative fight for the Pan-African rights of Queer people. Because even though a lot of progress have been made in the past, there is still a long way to go. Unfortunately, the show did not end the way we'd hoped. It's been a challenge to get this recording going on, but not everything always goes as planned. In this case, the internet connection on Dumi's end was not quite cooperative. However, we still had quite a long conversation so here's what we ended up with. Consider Supporting through https://Patreon.com/Queersounds Flashback Track: Choir of St. John’s College, Cainbrigde - Silent Night Queer Artist Spotlight: Brenda Fassie – Nomakanjani Best Live Experience: Aretha Franklin – Nessun Dorma Recent Discovery: Letta Mbulu – Not Yet Uhuru Shownotes Dumi’s work as Activist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMgYbtrOYFA&feature=youtu.be African Queer Youth Initiative: https://aqyi.org/ Brenda Fassie’s activism: https://africasacountry.com/2014/06/brenda-fassie-a-revolution-without-harmony/ Also available through Apple Podcasts and Spotify

Happy Asexual Awareness Week everyone! From October 25th to October 31st it's all about our Ace pals including our latest guest: Pancake, founder of action group Aces NRW. This non-binary hero is in some ways the German counterpart to your dear podcast host with similarities such as coming from Emo, currently moving though activist spaces and dealing with social anxiety. Flashback Track: My Chemical Romance - I'm not Okay Queer Artist Spotlight: CSS - Music is My Hot Hot Sex Best Live Experience: Bury Tomorrow - Black Flame Recent Discovery: Rina Sawayama - XS Consider supporting through Patreon.com/QueerSounds Shownotes: Aces NRW: https://twitter.com/Aces_NRW Rock am Ring 2018: https://www.rock-am-ring.com/history/2018 Ace in the German Dictionary: https://www.duden.de/rechtschreibung/asexuell

CW: Misogyny, Internalised homophobia It took a while for Vera to come to terms with her sexuality but luckily music was there every step of the way. First there were some hints towards her liking girls. For example something that, with the power of hindsight, could be labeled as a crush on Avril Lavigne. A few years later there was a fateful night that showed the power living your truth. Finally, in there here and now, she's using her platform at Dutch Public radio to get more queer artists on air. Flashback Track: N.E.R.D. - Maybe Queer Artist Spotlight: Arlo Parks - Eugene Best Live Experience: King Princess - 1950 Recent Discovery: 070 Shake - Morrow Consider supporting through Patreon.com/QueerSounds Shownotes: Lesbische Liga: https://www.npo3fm.nl/podcasts/lesbische-liga Arlo Parks at 3fm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvtwuq-7gDY Hannah Ewens - Fangirls: https://www.vice.com/en/article/d3nnqx/hannah-ewens-fangirls-book