Podcasts about lgbt music

We were all deeply saddened by the news of Darryl's passing in the weeks after we first spoke to him. We all had a great time talking to him and were in reverence of the deep well of his knowledge and dedication to exploring the deepest corners of pop culture. After we had finished recording, we had all discussed speaking again in 2025, after he had finished his latest book, which he believed he would be finished later this year. Our sympathies go out to his friends, family, and his husband, who he repeatedly referenced and clearly adored. We would also like to thank the person who reached out to us in the comments of our last episode to inform us of the tragic news. In this episode we spoke at length about about the history of queerness in popular music, Darryl's books, and some of his other interests. His passion was palpable and we are so grateful to have had this conversation with him. For more information on Darryl and his work, you can follow the links provided in WFMU's obituary, pasted in full below: WFMU sadly lost one of its own this past December 23rd. From 2018 until early 2024, Darryl W. Bullock hosted 250 episodes of The World's Worst Records Show on the Sheena's Jungle Room stream. In addition to having a taste for Mrs. Miller records, Darryl was also a music writer who explored the relationship between pop music and LGBT issues in books like David Bowie Made Me Gay: 100 Years of LGBT Music, The Velvet Mafia: The Gay Men Who Ran the Swinging Sixties, and Pop, Pride and Politics: Music Theatre and LGBT Activism, 1970–2021. You can hear Darryl's shows here, and you can leave a remembrance here. Rest in peace, Darryl, and thanks for sharing your music with us.

Send us a Text Message.Gay roommates Daniel (Gen X) and Julio (Gen Z) welcome music agent and KOQ Agency founder Javi Simons (Gen X) onto the podcast to discuss LGBTQ representation in music. They talk about Javi's impressive client list, which ranges from LeAnn Rimes, Big Freedia, Crystal Waters, and Chaka Khan to Shea Coulee, Trixie Mattel, Jimbo, and Alyssa Edwards. Javi explains the state of the music industry today, particularly as it relates to traditionally underrepresented groups and how trailblazers like RuPaul paved the way for artists like Kim Petras and Lil Nas X to excel today. Javi also offers advice on those breaking into the industry and seeking representation. Support the Show.

Taiko is a rich and varied form of drumming that is part of Japan's cultural heritage. While it originally started in other parts of Asia, it emerged in Japan over 2000 years ago. It became a powerful motivator in military preparations and evolved into Japanese Buddhist and Shinto religions as a sacred instrument. Taiko literally means "drum" in Japanese, and the musical discipline of Taiko takes that instrument to its most impactful limits. Because of its origins in patriarcal warfare and religious traditions, Taiko has been done for centuries only by men. Forty years ago, women musicians around the world became enthralled with the art form and have individually created their own Taiko compositions and disciplines. None of their efforts were collaborative or integrated -- each artist created and performed on her own. Until now.  Jennifer Weir, our guest today, is the Executive Director of TaikoArts Midwest. She decided to create the very first concert that would bring together all the female, and nonbinary, Taiko superstars to perform together on one stage in one mind-blowing performance. While doing so, she collaborated with a film team to make the documentary Finding Her Beat to tell the story of how the concert came together, and more broadly, spotlighting the evolution of an art form that now can belong to women artists as well as men. With co-host Brody Levesque

Taiko is a rich and varied form of drumming that is part of Japan's cultural heritage. While it originally started in other parts of Asia, it emerged in Japan over 2000 years ago. It became a powerful motivator in military preparations and evolved into Japanese Buddhist and Shinto religions as a sacred instrument. Taiko literally means "drum" in Japanese, and the musical discipline of Taiko takes that instrument to its most impactful limits. Because of its origins in patriarcal warfare and religious traditions, Taiko has been done for centuries only by men. Forty years ago, women musicians around the world became enthralled with the art form and have individually created their own Taiko compositions and disciplines. None of their efforts were collaborative or integrated -- each artist created and performed on her own. Until now.  Jennifer Weir, our guest today, is the Executive Director of TaikoArts Midwest. She decided to create the very first concert that would bring together all the female, and nonbinary, Taiko superstars to perform together on one stage in one mind-blowing performance. While doing so, she collaborated with a film team to make the documentary Finding Her Beat to tell the story of how the concert came together, and more broadly, spotlighting the evolution of an art form that now can belong to women artists as well as men. With co-host Brody Levesque

Author Darryl W. Bullock (David Bowie Made Me Gay: 100 Years of LGBT Music) talks very short engagements, petty theft as courtship and running away to join… the Beatles. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

On May 31 1998, Geri Halliwell shook the globe by announcing that she was leaving the Spice Girls, effective immediately. Caught in the tumult of one of the biggest scandals in pop history, Geri she did what any gay icon would – she packed a bag and headed straight for George Michael's gaff. It was there that she decided what the hell she was going to do next. The result was Schizophonic.Lauded as a parallel universe third Spice Girls album, Geri's debut is a cacophony of frenetic but catchy bops, boasting three UK number ones. But on re-listen over two decades later, does it still lift us up? Or were we just in a bubble?This episode the boys are joined by reformed groupie Malcolm McLean, author of Freak Like Me, a hilarious, nostalgic jaunt through teenage angst and 90s pop. Join us as we take you back to our sweet la vida and ask – where the fuck is Mi Chico Latino?Want more from the boys? Visit our online home at auralfixationpodcast.com, follow us on Instagram and Twitter, or go old school and email us at auralfixationpodcast@gmail.com. You can follow Andy on @andrewdoyouthinkyouare and Drew on @with.all.drew.respect. And don't forget to check out this episode's playlist. You can find out more about Freak Like Me on @freaklikemebook and order a copy at any good bookstore. Our big gay thanks to Anthony Garvin and the team at Forbes Street Studios in Sydney.Finally, we would like to acknowledge both the Gadigal of the Eora Nation and the Ngarigo, the traditional custodians of the lands this podcast episode was recorded on, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

How are you? What's your take on Cassavettes? Who took the bomp from the bomp-a-lomp-a-lomp? And who the HELL took the ram from the rama-lama-ding-dong? All these questions and more are answered in this ep dedicated to dancepunk trio Le Tigre.We tackle the band's debut self-titled album, the brainchild of Kathleen Hanna, Johanna Fateman and Sadie Benning, which sits at the precipice of '60s surfer bops, 80's new wave and 90's queercore New York... with a healthy splash of third-wave feminism.So grab yr metrocard and take the train direct to Friendship Station because this topic is hot.Want more from the boys? Visit our online home at auralfixationpodcast.com, follow us on Instagram and Twitter, or go old school and email us at auralfixationpodcast@gmail.com. You can follow Andy on @andrewdoyouthinkyouare and Drew on @with.all.drew.respect. Don't forget to check out this episode's playlist. Check out this deep dive into Le Tigre's Deceptacon on the Red Bull Music Academy site, too. Our big gay thanks to Anthony Garvin and the team at Forbes Street Studios in Sydney.Finally, we would like to acknowledge both the Gadigal of the Eora Nation and the Ngarigo, the traditional custodians of the lands this podcast episode was recorded on, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

"I see clearly that I'm not okay." These words--so clearly, vulnerably, and fearlessly articulated--break "Sea Song" wide open, beginning the chorus and delineating the moment of reckoning when we finally choose to acknowledge our problems and begin the arduous, rewarding process of healing.  In this episode, Emmeline sits down with Puerto Rican native Xavier Bernazard to talk about the dark place from which the song began, the healing found in its composition, and how Xavier's desire to grow into his own person and lean into his sadness brought the song to life. Emmeline and Xavier talk about transforming anxiety into an anthem. Xavier also shares his favorite Paramore songs, "Last Hope" and "26," and talks about the importance of a good cry by the ocean.To learn more about Xavier Bernazard, or to follow his musical journey, follow him on Instagram at @xavierbernazard. For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of an Artist, follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic or visit the Journey of Series official webpage.

Start spreading the news because this is one for the ages, Mein Herr. In an ep that might as well be titled "Legends on Legends" we welcome Australian stage actor and drag superstar Trevor Ashley to tackle Liza Minnelli's groundbreaking Live from Radio City Music Hall album. The show was directed for television in 1992, around the time of Liza's third divorce, and features a concoction of her hits and jukebox standards, as well as original compositions by long-term collaborators Kander and Ebb. There's no queen better qualified to dish on the performance than Trevor. His Liza cabaret act has taken him across the world, from sea to shining sea, headlining sell-out shows such as "Liza's Back! (is broken)" and "Liza (on an E)". They-dies and gentle-them, strap in for a discussion on Sex and the City 2's breakout star, the daughter of THE original gay icon. The one, the only, Ms Liza Minnelli. Thank you, mama! Visit our online home at auralfixationpodcast.com, follow us on Instagram and Twitter, or go old school and email us at auralfixationpodcast@gmail.com. You can follow Andy on @andrewdoyouthinkyouare, Drew on @with.all.drew.respect, and Trevor on @trevor_ashley. And don't forget to check out this episode's playlist. Our big gay thanks to Anthony Garvin and the team at Forbes Street Studios in Sydney.   Finally, we would like to acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the land this podcast episode was recorded on, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

No matter what hemisphere you're in, a solstice is upon us. And what better way to ring it in than with a heart-to-rabbit heart on British pop music's sacred moon child, Florence Welch (and, of course, her Machine).In Cycle 7's premiere episode, Andy and Drew are accompanied by Sydney drag monarch Peach Fuzz (aka Anthony Severino) to tackle the band's debut offering Lungs. From the celestial rapture of "Cosmic Love" to the vigorous uproar of "Kiss With a Fist", the trio share their elemental experiences of the album and examine why us queer folks are so attracted to the esoteric.Light a candle, drape yourself in chiffon and get ready to howl at the night sky because, bitch, the dog days ain't over. Visit our online home at auralfixationpodcast.com, follow us on Instagram and Twitter, or go old school and email us at auralfixationpodcast@gmail.com. You can follow Andy on @andrewdoyouthinkyouare, Drew on @with.all.drew.respect, and Peach at @peachykween_. And don't forget to check out this episode's big, blue, beautiful playlist.Our big gay thanks to Anthony Garvin and the team at Forbes Street Studios in Sydney.  Finally, we would like to acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the land this podcast episode was recorded on, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Over the past six cycles of Aural Fixation, we have discussed many artists who have either eluded to their queerness without directly acknowledging it, or generated a vast queer fanbase without actually being qard qarrrying queers themselves. However sometimes there are artists that we deeply revere who just so happen to be out and proud, which makes our hearts burst because it means that we can fast track them straight to the front of the queue.Enter stage left, Kelela whose debut album Take Me Apart is a delicious blend of R&B, electronic and garage music. Scroll down to the Personal Life section on her Wikipedia and... BINGO! "Kelela openly identifies as queer." You're in, toots! In this episode, Andy and Drew discuss not only Kelela's 2017 debut but also the follow up TAKE ME A_PART, THE REMIXES and pontificate on post break-up enlightenment, the loaded pressure of "black excellence" and the sound of high heels click-clacking through a multi-story car park.Visit our online home at auralfixationpodcast.com, follow us on Instagram and Twitter, or go old school and email us at auralfixationpodcast@gmail.com. You can follow Andy on @andrewdoyouthinkyouare and Drew on @with.all.drew.respect.Our big gay thanks to Anthony Garvin and the team at Forbes Street Studios in Sydney. Don't forget our companion playlist on Spotify. Finally, we would like to acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the land this podcast episode was recorded on, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Perfume Genius has long been synonymous with gay angst but in his fifth and most recent album Set My Heart On Fire IMMEDIATELY, he takes steps towards acceptance. The album's opener "Whole Life" speaks to a reckoning of self that seems to have taken half a lifetime and sets the stage for the personal examination of a gay man approaching middle age.Recorded and released just before the onslaught of the pandemic, PG followed up SMHOFI with companion album IMMEDIATELY Remixes in March 2021 – arguably one of the more satisfying outcomes of lockdown. Join Andy and Drew as they discuss both the original and remix offerings, wax queer-ical on a post-Covid Mardi Gras and take a deep dive into relationships past.Visit our online home at auralfixationpodcast.com, follow us on Instagram and Twitter, or go old school and email us at auralfixationpodcast@gmail.com. You can follow Andy on @andrewdoyouthinkyouare and Drew on @with.all.drew.respect.Our big gay thanks to Anthony Garvin and the team at Forbes Street Studios in Sydney. Finally, enjoy our companion playlist on Spotify.

"Forget being cool, I'm going to be honest," states a defiant Beyoncé in her 2013 documentary Life is But a Dream. "I'm going to be sad, I'm going to be passionate, I'm going to be vulnerable. And I'm going to sing from my heart." It was with this mindset that Bey embarked on her fourth solo album, 4. Fresh from a pretty public separation from her father's management, Bey was determined to prove that she could run things in accordance with her own agenda. The outcome was a reflective and triumphant album that re-introduced R&B to commercial radio, and reminded audiences that the bitch got pipes. It's taken six cycles – and some change – for us to summon the energy required to tackle arguably the most prolific female solo artist of our generation. As such, we enlisted a card-carrying, honey-making member of the Beyhive to join the conversation. Enter stage left Shana Sumers – former Head of Community at HER, a dating app for lesbian, bisexual and queer womxn, and co-host of Bad Queers, a podcast for anyone who feels like they came out of the closet and immediately got placed in a box. Shana stood for 12 hours with no food or bathroom breaks to secure her place at the front of Beyoncé's 2019 Coachella set so you know she's legit. Visit our online home at auralfixationpodcast.com, follow us on Instagram and Twitter, or go old school and email us at auralfixationpodcast@gmail.com. You can follow Andy on @andrewdoyouthinkyouare, Drew on @with.all.drew.respect and Shana on @shanahasagram. Our big gay thanks, as ever, to Anthony Garvin and the team at Forbes Street Studios in Sydney. Finally, enjoy our playlist which is the best thing you've never heard. 

Antony and the Johnsons' “I Am A Bird Now” is a story told from within a chrysalis.Featuring the unmistakably haunting vocals of lead singer ANOHNI, the album speaks of a yearning to be grown, the confronting nature of evolution and the delicious freedom of eventual self-actualisation. While it’s fair to assume the subject matter was directly informed by the experiences of ANOHNI, a trans woman, the themes of “I Am a Bird Now” hold assorted meanings for folks across the queer spectrum.Collaborations from AF alumni Boy George and Lou Reed, as well as (potential deep enemy of the pod?) Rufus Wainwright provide further depth to an already profound album, resulting in a soulful pop masterpiece. Join Drew and Andy as they tackle their first ever Mercury Prize winner and struggle – desperately – to find a connection between Antony and the Johnsons and Madonna Louise Ciccone.Once again, our eternal thanks to Forbes Street Studios for hosting us. Make sure to subscribe to get a shot of Aural Fixation every second Thursday, check out auralfixationpodcast.com and get lost in this episode’s companion playlist.

Q: Has cycle five been Aural Fixation's most diverse yet?A: Possibly maybe, mary!Over the past eight eps, we've beaten around the Kate Bush, dreamt of Tejano superstar Selena, salivated over Honey Dijon and gotten physical with Dua (to name a few!) We've welcomed incredible guests, gone profesh and moved in-studio (again, a huge shout out to the incredible guys at Forbes Street Studios) and in December we celebrated our most-listened month EVER! And so, in the great tradition of ourselves, we're wrapping up the tour du fierce that was cycle five with another stonking Q&A episode.Tune in for a rundown of our lockdown anthems, a Madonna tête-à-tête that has the boys at loggerheads, and the full tea on why the hell we haven't covered Beyoncé yet. You'll be simultaneously shookethened to your core, gooped at the padge, and slayed house down boots mawma yes gawd tongue clack.As per usual, we've curated a playlist to shock, confuse and disgust your friends – check it out here.Our website is live! Check it out at auralfixationpodcast.com

In March 2020, it's safe to say that the world was in search of a spark to pierce the dark. One such spark came in the form of Dua Lipa's Future Nostalgia – a bombastic retro-journey that took pop and dance music cues from the past and thrust us towards a (hopefully) brighter tomorrow. A few short months later came the lockdown project to end all lockdown projects – Club Future Nostalgia. The companion remix album was created in collaboration with noted DJ The Blessed Madonna and featured guests such as Missy Elliot, Mark Ronson, Gwen Stefani and The Actual Madonna. Taking the already solid gold elements of the original release and made them platinum, Club Future Nostalgia was impossible to not stan.This episode, we tackle both albums and question if sweet Dula Peep has done enough to earn her seat at the Aural Fixation table.If you enjoyed this episode, do make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future nostalgic episodes, and follow us at @auralfixationpodcast, @with.all.drew.respect and @andrewdoyouthinkyouare. Don't forget to check out this episode's playlist but don't start now! Listen after you've finished the ep.Finally, we've also launched our website. Check it out here, where you can find information on all of our episodes, our companion playlists and more to come.

Honey Dijon was born in Chicago and leapt headfirst into the club scene as a teenager. Mentored by house music legends Derrick Carter and Mark Farina, it wasn’t long before she established herself as a world-class club and remix DJ and producer.In 2017, Honey produced her debut album with an array of guests lending their vocals. Aptly named The Best of Both Worlds, the album takes its cues from a plethora of musical references and evades genre. Pretty on-brand for Honey, who renounces gender binaries, lives in two cities (New York and Berlin) and moves in food and fashion circles alongside her musical endeavours.This episode, Drew and Andy welcome Sydney creative director and DJ Belinda O’Brien to take a brief look at the history of house and discuss how Honey Dijon has influenced a generation of DJs, including Belinda herself.Follow the pod on Instagram at @auralfixationpodcast, the boys on @with.all.drew.respect and @andrewdoyouthinkyouare or Belinda on @brlndr.Check out our sister playlist on Spotify for some house-y beats!

In 2009, multi-talented queer power duo Wendy & Lisa confirmed that their former bandleader, brother-in-arms and boss, Prince, was definitely not gay, but rather a… fancy lesbian. What a relief. Not that we’re scrambling for excuses to explore the Purple One for Aural Fixation. Purveyor of assless chaps, a deft hand with eyeliner and a spiritual connection with the fight to be one’s authentic self are just the tip of Prince’s queer iceberg. To lead Drew and Andy to Paisley Park, we secured the wisdom of DJ Matt Vaughan, the father of Sydney’s own iconic queer club movement Loose Ends and Professor of Princeology. Matt selected the bussy-shattering Dirty Mind for us to explore, and we selected the rosé. Once this hot mess of a pandemic is over, you’ll find news on the next Loose Ends party on Facebook – we’ll see you on the dancefloor. Matt also assisted with this episode's accompanying playlist, check it out! You can follow the pod on Instagram at @auralfixationpodcast, the boys on @with.all.drew.respect and @andrewdoyouthinkyouare, or Matt on @djmattvaughan.

We’ve reached Cycle 5 of Aural Fixation, and what better way to celebrate than with a discussion on the woman that completes the quinfecta of Andy’s top bitches – the incomparable Miss Kate Bush.A child prodigy with a penchant for dancing, karate and pianos, Bush released her first album The Kick Inside aged 19 (with some songs written when she was just a young teenager). From there, Bush parlayed her subsequent albums to firmly establish herself as British pop music’s sacred moonchild, before releasing her fifth studio album Hounds of Love in 1985.Split into two sections; the first five tracks of Hounds of Love act as standalone tracks, with the remainder subtitled “The Ninth Wave” telling the story of… well, you’ll just have to wait and hear.Our accompanying playlist to this episode tells the tale of Kate Bush and her many descendants from Imogen Heap and Tori Amos, to ANOHNI and Goldfrapp (all coming soon to the pod, we prom).Follow the pod on Instagram at @auralfixationpodcast, or the boys on @with.all.drew.respect and @andrewdoyouthinkyouare. Or go retro and email us! auralfixationpodcast@gmail.com for ya nerve.

Darryl W. Bullock is the author behind books such as 'David Bowie Made Me Gay: 100 Years of LGBT Music' and 'Florence Foster Jenkins:The Life of the World's Worst Opera Singer'. We met up in a previous episode to discuss Crackers in Gloucester, and throughout the interview Darryl kept bringing up Bath Tap, a bar that he would go on to frequent when he became a mature age student and moved to Bath in the mid-90s. So... I invited him back to reminisce about life in his grotty, miserable bedsit, freaky sex with a fantasist, and enormous bags of free bacon.... Follow Darryl on twitter - https://twitter.com/dwbullock

Years & Years bound to the top of the UK charts in 2015 with their fourth single "King", the band's unapologetically queer frontman Olly Alexander sitting proudly at the helm. Their debut album Communion shortly followed, an 18-strong cavalcade that spawned a total of seven (!) singles and global recognition among straight and gay fans alike.As the band started to make traction, so Alexander began to use his ever-growing platform to speak candidly but fluently about mental health, sexuality and identity. This episode, Andy and Drew use Communion to frame a discussion on the band's trajectory and the importance of contemporary queer role models. We mention Alexander's speech during Years & Years' set at Glastonbury 2019 which can be viewed here, and his open letter regarding the "Desire" music video here.Be sure to listen to this episode's playlist, filled to the brim with all the synth-pop bops. We’re still recording remotely, so do forgive any discrepancies in recording quality. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to Aural Fixation wherever you find your podcasts. Follow us on Facebook, like us on Instagram, and email us on email.

In this week’s show, Sam interviews his parents on how they responded to him liking boys at the age of nine, Shiralee talks about how LGBT music influences her, and Lauren geeks out over the video […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_youthincontrol/p/joy.org.au/youthincontrol/wp-content/uploads/sites/363/2020/04/2020-03-28-YouthInControl-ComingOutEarly-LGBTMusic-DragonAge.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 37:33 — 17.2MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Coming Out Early, LGBT Music & Dragon Age appeared first on Youth In Control.

Mama Duke is a 2x Austin Hip-Hop Award winning artist and 1x Austin Music Award Nominee. Taking home both “Artist of the Year” and “Female Artist of the Year” in one night, it’s no wonder she can move effortlessly in a male dominated industry. Opening up for the group ‘Naughty by Nature’ within’ the first 3 months of her 1st ever performance (since moving to Austin, Tx to pursue music) gave her the adrenaline she needed to catapult her into everyone's Top 3 females in Hip-Hop in Texas. I learned of Mama Duke through another Austin artist. She caught my attention because she's accomplished quite a bit and has made an incredible name for herself by simply being authentic. Being a black (mexican), queer/married woman in a male/heterosexual dominated industry is not easy. In this episode, we dive deep into how she's been able to generate revenue, land big opportunities, and overcome the many challenges that artists face while trying to pursue a career in music as an unapologetic artist and brand. Enjoy.FOLLOW MAMA DUKEhttps://instagram.com/mama.dukehttps://soundcloud.com/mamadukehttp://mamaduketv.bandcamp.com/https://twitter.com/MamaDukeTVhttps://www.youtube.com/user/MamaDukeTV

Time to touch on a conflicting topic for us all, MUSIC! What glass ceilings are created for publically LGBTQ artists? Is homophobia in the music industry still a big issue? AND who are your problematic faves?! #DAAM

How homophobic is Russia really? From the perspective of music history, you'd be surprised to see a very different image of Russia. In the European pop music of the last decades, Russia is not only a flourishing space of LGBT music; it's a trendsetter. Does Russia have a more dominant LGBT-scene than the rest of Europe? Or is it about something else? Something that's about Russia's peculiar relation with the rest of Europe? A relation that goes back way back into history? We are talking this episode with Roman Gerasimov, a Russian journalist and the most pop music-obsessed guy I've ever met. With him, we'll get into the story of two very different Russian music acts that shook Europe: T.A.T.u. and Pussy Riot. Speaking of Europe, there is more: Italy is getting ready for new elections, a failed terrorist attack took place in Norway, and Luxembourg legalises cannabis (and no, the Netherlands still doesn't). Photo by Victoria Borodinova from Pexels

Let us take you back to 2011. Egypt is in revolt. The people of London are rioting. Earthquakes are wreaking havoc in New Zealand and Japan. Amy Winehouse is dead, for christ sake. Life is bleak. But wait – what’s that we can hear in the distance? It’s a girl with a sugary voice. And it sounds like she’s... imploring a boy to... pick up the phone and... give her a call? Oh happy day mama, it’s Carly Rae Jepsen! Come to remind us all that there *is* joy in the world, through the twinned arts of addictive melody and sassy flippance! And so after that, 2011 felt better for a spell. But as quickly as she swooped in, Carly seemed to disappear, destined to be banished forever to the dusty catacombs of early teenies one-hit-wonderdom. Right? Wrong. Flashforward to 2015 and Carly was back with E•MO•TION, a juggernaut of solid-platinum pop. Except this time – she was here, she was queer, and she weren’t goin’ nowheer. From the blaring trumpets of 'Run Away With Me' reminding you of the one that got away, to the rhythm of 'Warm Blood' made to match your throbbing heartbeat, to the multi-layered intricacies of 'Boy Problems', it’s no wonder the album has been so revered by the queer community since its release. And rightly so. But, girl… did you know about E•MO•TION: Side B? Don’t miss this episode's companion playlist on Spotify and please feel free to slide into our DMs on Instagram at @auralfixationpodcast. Your hosts are @drew_down_under and @andrewdoyouthinkyouare.We came across some superb articles by likeminded individuals which inspired this episode. We strongly recommend you read this Stereogum article by James Rettig, "Carly Rae Jepsen's Queer Rennaissance" by Michael Waters and "The Enduring Appeal of Pop Stars Who “Flop”" by Chris Stedman.

Growing up as an awkward music nerd in New Jersey, Lauren Denitzio never saw themselves fronting a band or playing punk rock. In 2017, they've done it twice - first as part of the crucially-underrated outfit The Measure [SA], whose album Notes was twice as good as most punk albums released in the 2010s and got half the recognition. In their second act, Worriers, Denitzio has further explored the semantics of the genre. With a slew of friends along for the ride, Denitzio has turned Worriers into something fearless, fun and fiery. Three chords and the truth has never sounded better. In September, Denitzio toured Australia for the very first time. Before a show at the Red Rattler in Sydney, they explained the key differences between basement shows and proper gigs, the freedom of a musical collective and being a polite punk. Worriers' third album, Survival Pop, is out now via Sideonedummy/Cooking Vinyl.You can stream, download and purchase the album here: http://worriers.bandcamp.com/album/survival-pop/ Follow Lauren/the band on Twitter and Instagram: @worriersmusicFollow the podcast on Twitter: @BarBandsPodFollow David on Twitter: @DJYwrites

Time for a special bonus episode (which apparently happen every sixteen episodes?) where we talk all about what we did at BookExpo America and the American Library Association Annual Conference. Plus: Reviews and previews of upcoming books we’re excited about. (If you just want to hear about upcoming books skip to 21:54.) You can download the podcast directly, find it  on Libsyn, or get it through iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Matthew Murray Books We Mentioned Many of the books we discuss this episode are not yet published, but are books we are looking forward to. Check their release dates and place holds or make purchase requests at your local public library! From DC’s Young Animal Imprint Doom Patrol, Volume 1: Brick by Brick Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye, Vol. 1: Going Underground Shade, the Changing Girl, Volume 1: Earth Girl Made Easy Mother Panic, Volume 1: Work in Progress Balance: A Dizzying Journey Through the Science of Our Most Delicate Sense by Carol Svec Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero Cuz: The Life and Times of Michael A. by Danielle S. Allen Crash Override: How Gamergate (Nearly) Destroyed My Life, and How We Can Win the Fight Against Online Hate by Zoë Quinn The Tiger’s Daughter by K. Arsenault Rivera David Bowie Made Me Gay: 100 Years of LGBT Music by Darryl W. Bullock (Discussed more in Episode 31: LGBTQ+/QUILTBAG Non-Fiction) Autonomous by Annalee Newitz Artemis by Andy Weir Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything by Lydia Kang and Nate Pedersen The City of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty Links, Articles, and Things The schedule for the 2017 Library Journal Day of Dialogue with all the author panels listed For those who want just a little psyching up for The Tiger’s Daughter there’s a little announcement or, if you want more, the first 4(!) chapters. One attendee’s experiences of both BookExpo America and the American Library Association Annual Conference this year (w/ charts from the show organizer, ReedPOP) The comicjam minicomic that Matthew mentioned he edited at ALA Questions Did you attend either of these events (or ones like them)? Share your experience! What book or comic that is yet to come out this year are you most excited about? Do you do a library podcast and do you want to have a presence at the ALA Annual Conference? (Contact us!) Check out our Pinterest board and Tumblr posts, follow us on Twitter, join our Facebook Group, or send us an email! Join us again on Tuesday, July 18th, when we will inflict upon you the genre of Legal Thrillers! Then come back on Tuesday, August 1st, when we’ll catch you up on how our Reading Resolutions are going and what we’ve read recently that hasn’t been for the podcast.

Canada's premier LGBT solo country artists, Drake Jensen & Patrick Masse, talk about their new, upbeat country song, “ Go Your Own Way,” meant to inspire young people who are bombarded with the message that they are “less than.” The bright pop-country track has a liberating, anti-bullying message for young LGBTs in the closet, and also knocks down the damaging imaging in social media that perpetuates the idea of perfection, or that we aren't good enough. “The fact is we can do something about it. We can go our own way,” reads the press release for the single. After just one week, "Go Your Own Way" has landed on the Top 10 Most Active Indies chart. Jensen and Masse have also launched the “Go Your Own Way” Project on Facebook, a positive, interactive space encouraging folks to share photos and videos expressing how they "go their own way.” It's a case of Canadian East meets West as Jensen (from Ottowa) and Masse (from Vancouver) team up for to share a powerful, timely message. I've been a fan of both artists for years, and I'm thrilled to share their new song. "Go Your Own Way" is available on all digital download sites including iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/go-your-own-way-single/id1245399631) More info at: www.DrakeJensen.ca www.PatrickMasse.com

Canada's premier LGBT solo country artists, Drake Jensen & Patrick Masse, talk about their new, upbeat country song, “ Go Your Own Way,” meant to inspire young people who are bombarded with the message that they are “less than.” The bright pop-country track has a liberating, anti-bullying message for young LGBTs in the closet, and also knocks down the damaging imaging in social media that perpetuates the idea of perfection, or that we aren't good enough. “The fact is we can do something about it. We can go our own way,” reads the press release for the single. After just one week, "Go Your Own Way" has landed on the Top 10 Most Active Indies chart. Jensen and Masse have also launched the “Go Your Own Way” Project on Facebook, a positive, interactive space encouraging folks to share photos and videos expressing how they "go their own way.” It's a case of Canadian East meets West as Jensen (from Ottowa) and Masse (from Vancouver) team up for to share a powerful, timely message. I've been a fan of both artists for years, and I'm thrilled to share their new song. "Go Your Own Way" is available on all digital download sites including iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/go-your-own-way-single/id1245399631) More info at: www.DrakeJensen.ca www.PatrickMasse.com

In this episode of Flame ON! we bring you the start of our LGBT Music series with Boston raised, Nashville resident Glenn Stewart! Before Glenn heads to Orlando for Bear Bust XXVI (October 20-23, 2016), Pat the Talking Bear Skin Rug talks to him to learn about where he came from, how his music developed and what his connection is to his very own Little Miss John Wayne, Josslyn Fox! Plus, get the inside scoop on Glenn's involvement in the upcoming feature film, Hurricane Bianca, his thoughts on RuPaul's Drag Race and who he is rooting for on the upcoming second season of All Stars! All of this and more on this waiting for you so sit back, relax and get ready to FLAME ON!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are fired up about the show today!!  Drummer, and a kick ass one at that, Jyn Yates is joining us!  We wil be discussing her new work as a female produceron her new record called Welcome To The Queendom by Femtronica.  We will also be playing some of her songs from the new album. Jyn is not new to the music scene by any means.  Jyn was born to be a drummer sitting behind a kit for first time at the age of three.  Born into a music family, she was touring well before the age of 10.. She has been involved in theater playing music in such shows as RENT, Girlfriend, The Color Purple, and many more.  She has been involved in many music festivals including The Michigan Womyn's Music Fest. She has opened for the likes of Tim McGraw & more.  She has played in many bands which we will disucss. Jyn's current projects include the all-female Louisville dance band MA'AM Overboard & her LGBT electronic dance pop project Femtronica. Jyn also tours with Beverly McClellan of NBC's The Voice season one.    We will be taking your questions at 215-383-3795 during the live broadcast.  This will also be available for replay if you missed the show.  Remember to follow us at @tracyfortshow, like us on Facebook at The Tracy Fort Show, and you can always e-mail the show at thetracyfortshow@gmail.com.  Thank you for listening and supporting us!  

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Hosts: Marquise Wiley #TheWileyShow I am playing some music tonight from the hottest LGBT artists around the world.  CALL IN 347-857-2773 FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @WILEYSHOW FOLLOW ME ON IG @4EVERWILEY Go watch me YOUTUBE www.YouTube.com/MrWileyShow MAURICE BROWN BORN AND RAISED IN NEWARK NJ "THE BRICKS" KNOW THE STREETS BUT I'M NOT A PRODUCT OF THE STREETS. STREET SMART, BOOK SMART, HARD WORKER, RAP IS MORE THAN JUST A HOBBY FOR ME. SOME CALL ME MAURICE, SOME CALL ME MO, SOME EVEN CALL ME BIG MO BUT I AM THE MOST. "I AM THE MOST BECAUSE I DO THE MOST. DOING THE MOST BECAUSE THESE BITCHES OUT HERE DOING THE LEAST"