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The Let’s Get Canceled PodcastUnpacking the Lyrics: Suspect Statements & Side Piece BopsEver listen to a song and think, “Wait… is this about being the other woman—or the other man?” Or maybe you've caught a lyric that felt super gay, even if no one said it out loud? In this episode, we dive into the sneaky, iconic, and sometimes surprisingly bold world of lyrics that hint at queer love, secret affairs, and side piece realness. From chart-topping hip-hop to R&B slow jams, we break down the double meanings, cultural context, and how these songs resonated (and still resonate) with listeners who saw themselves in the subtext. Whether it’s coded lang...2025-05-021h 03
Gay Music: In the Key of QTophy Dye: Remixed, revealed and recoveredDiscover “In the Key of Q”: A Celebration of Queer Music and Stories.Join host Dan Hall on “In the Key of Q,” a podcast celebrating LGBTQ+ artists and stories from around the globe. Tune in for queer music, charts, and diverse voices, and join the conversation using the hashtag #queermusic.This week, welcomes singer-songwriter and pianist Tophy Dye. A self-taught musician from Leeds, Tophy released his debut album “Skeletons” in 2021, exploring themes of love, identity, and self-acceptance. With plans for a second album, Tophy continues to champion visibility and representation for the LGBTQ+ community.The epi...2023-05-0933 min
LOTL: Queer ConversationThe Undisputed Queens Of British Folk Duos, While And Matthews, Continue To Come Up With The GoodsCrowned the 2018 Port Fairy Artist of the Year, “The undisputed queens of British folk duos, While and Matthews, continue to come up with the goods,1st class songs delivered with to die for harmonies, immaculate musicianship & melodies that lodge themselves in your brain. #folkmusic #queermusic #lesbianmusic #lgbtqi #lgbt@whilematthews5418 @whileandmatthews @whilematthews https://tinyurl.com/k2h65fchSupport the showCheck out more content on www.lotl.com2023-03-0119 min
Gay Music: In the Key of Q2021 Christmas Special (Act 2)This week, presenter Dan Hall welcomes back a Santa sack of guests, each with an exclusive musical treat for listeners. The singing festive elves are: Ty McKinnie (ep 2), Aruan (ep 3), Paul Andrews (ep 9), The IZM (ep 10), Vincent DiGeronimo (ep 11), Matthew Presidente (ep 22), TIN (ep 25), Tommy Atkins (ep 31), Venn Smyth (ep 32), Mr Slade (ep 35) plus special guests London performers Derek and Orla presenting their Christmas single. Useful links: Support the pod at Patreon and gain access to exclusive interviews with every guest.Let’s chat about #QueerMusic on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.Feeling lone...2021-12-2129 min
Gay Music: In the Key of Q2021 Christmas Special (Act 1)This week, presenter Dan Hall welcomes back a Santa sack of guests, each with an exclusive musical treat for listeners. The singing festive elves are: Ty McKinnie (ep 2), Aruan Duval (ep 3), Paul Andrews (ep 9), The IZM (ep 10), Vincent DiGeronimo (ep 11), Matthew Presidente (ep 22), TIN (ep 25), Tommy Atkins (ep 31), Venn Smyth (ep 32), Mr Slade (ep 35) plus special guests London performers Derek and Orla presenting their Christmas single. Useful links: Support the pod at Patreon and gain access to exclusive interviews with every guest.Let’s chat about #QueerMusic on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.Feel...2021-12-2136 min
Gay Music: In the Key of QPaul Leonidou‘What have you got to be depressed about?’ is like saying, ‘What have you got to have a cold about?’In this episode, Paul discusses his Greek Cypriot roots, his battles with depression and suicidal thoughts, and his own journey into authenticity.Useful links:Support the pod at Patreon and gain access to exclusive interviews with every guest.Let’s chat about #QueerMusic on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.Paul’s homepage can be found here.Alumni Andy Pisanu is mentioned, and his episode can be found here.Click here for help with suicidal thoughts.Comin...2021-12-1442 min
Gay Music: In the Key of QAris Ziagos‘Hang tight, because things will change and you are inspiring someone by being you and not being afraid to be you. And that is contagious.’In this episode Aris discusses the pain and inspiration behind grief which has been woven throughout his life, be it through the loss of his mother, his friend Ari Gold amongst others. He reveals the importance of being authentic as an artist, and the importance of empathy.Useful links:Support the pod at Patreon and gain access to exclusive interviews with every guest.Let’s chat about #QueerMusic on Twitte...2021-12-0741 min
Gay Music: In the Key of QEthereal and the Elevated‘If we could all just be aware about each other’s mental health and not look down on each then we could actually learn to get on with each other.’In this episode bandmates Ethereal and Ant O'Donnell. duo whose music is inspired by the best of Anthony and the Johnsons, London Grammar and Portishead. In the episode they discuss the disrespect shown to trans identities, the Marvel vs DC comic wars and Veganism.Useful links: Support the pod at Patreon and gain access to exclusive interviews with every guest.Let’s chat about #QueerMusi...2021-11-3028 min
Gay Music: In the Key of QMr Slade‘In our attempt to be accepted by mainstream media we’ve exchanged leather parties for quiche partiers and BBQs with neighbours.’Mr Slade’s sound features tinges of Grunge mixed with the British 80s Goth scene, a splattering of Punk’s guitar fury and a smidge of Pop. He discusses how an empowering Arts High School saved him from the familiar classroom Queer experience of isolation. He talks about the compromises Queer culture has made to be accepted into the mainstream, and also the homophobia, sexism and racism behind Rock’s hatred of Disco.Useful links:Su...2021-11-1641 min
Gay Music: In the Key of QKieran Lewis (aka "Sevenths")‘When we come out we free ourselves of the shackles of having to perform.’This week, Dan’s guest on In the Key of Q is British producer and singer Kieran Lewis, performing under the name Sevenths.His first EP was published in 2018. Titled “08/08” it introduced audiences to his mid-tempo synth-pop and catchy hooks. Most recently he has released ‘The Other Side’, a higher-tempo track drawing influences from early 1990s dancefloor bops.Kieran talks about growing up in a poor household in the North East of England and the betrayal he felt being outed by a cla...2021-11-0932 min
Gay Music: In the Key of QTramel‘I think DaBaby is not understanding that the world is changing. And what I will say is that he has to have more of a higher standard of quality when it comes to dealing with people.’Tramel is the star of the popular reality YouTube series G-Status. In 2020 he released the critically-acclaimed EP, ‘Six Page Letter’ and this year two follow-up singles, ‘Favourite’ and ‘Popped Off’. He discusses his time on the show, and how honest conversations got him into hot water. He also chats about being outed and the legacy effect it had on his education and new-found Qu...2021-11-0241 min
Gay Music: In the Key of QCory Stewart‘People don’t get that Queer music is all genres. For some reason we’re all expected to be George Michael.’Cory is a graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music vocal programme. Canadian-born he has been a songwriter and student of music since the age of seven and has toured and performed in several countries around the world including Canada, Germany, the Netherlands and Austria. Cory is a great advocate of Queer Indie musicians, hosting the monthly online event ‘Queer Music Social’, an online networking opportunity for musicians and music experts from around the world. He also present...2021-10-1235 min
Gay Music: In the Key of QDaniel Versus the World‘There’s enough boring straight people making boring straight people music, isn’t there? You look at the charts and it’s still Ed-fucking-Sheeran.’Daniel Vs the World released in 2016 his album ‘Remember Who You Are’ which features the records ‘Thank You’ and ‘5 By 5’ alongside ten other catchy tracks.In this episode he talks about the challenges growing up when you’re the have-nots and your schoolmates are the haves. He discusses his passion for strong female artists, and shares exclusively with In the Key of Q audiences two demos of upcoming records. Useful links: Support...2021-10-0541 min
Gay Music: In the Key of QJoey Salinas‘It shouldn’t come down to heteronormative or gay. It should just come down to human interactions and relationships.’Joey hails from Northern Virginia in the United States and is the oldest of four children. His music entertains a myriad of genres include dance, R&B, rock, Latin fusion, and electro beats. Whilst his material is mainstream, he never strays from his core intersectional identity as a gay man of Latin descent.In this episode he talks about growing up in the multicultural regions around Washington DC, and the freedom that performing on stage gave him fr...2021-09-2835 min
Gay Music: In the Key of QRyan Cassata‘Why would you choose hate over love? It’s so much easier to be kind and to love people. So why wouldn’t you just chose that?’This week’s guest discusses how one tiny guitar led him to becoming an award-winning sing-songwriter. Ryan talks about being one of the first trans youths to come out on American national television, and how his Faith has been an integral part of the love he feels both to the outside world and most importantly, to himself.Useful links:Support the pod at Patreon and gain access to exclusi...2021-09-2134 min
Gay Music: In the Key of QTIN‘I didn’t understand why no-one was hard! I was like, we’re in a darkroom isn’t that the point?!’This week’s guest hails from Brisbane in Australia but has made South London his home. In this episode, he chats about Queer attitudes towards Asian men, and the racism and fetishisation that grows from it. And more importantly, he talks sex-positive – LOTS OF IT!Useful links:TIN’s pages at Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.British Asian LGBTI at Consortium.‘Don’t Say His Name’ reviewed at Scene and DNA.Matthew J Dempsey discusses gay...2021-09-0737 min
Gay Music: In the Key of QDaddy Dawg‘Not only are you not supposed to be gay, and you’re somehow choosing this horrible life, well guess what now if you’re going to have sex you’re probably going to die.’’This week’s guest is a star on America’s Queer Country Music scene. His horny sex-positive songs are filled with all the sexy traditional Country tropes but with a cocksure man-on-man spin. In this episode, Daddy discusses beating depression and the isolation faced when there is an absolute lack of Queer visibility in media. He shares the trauma of living in the eye of the HIV...2021-08-3137 min
Gay Music: In the Key of QNeyon‘I don’t like labelling myself, or labelling anything. That’s why I use the term Queer because it’s widely used. You can use it in so many ways.’This week’s episode heads to the European mainland and the German capital city of Berlin. Neyon has been releasing singles since 2019 including ‘Disco Punk’, ‘Top Dog’ and the 2021 single ‘Glammed Up’. His sound is fused with 1980s retro pads and a dash of Soft Cell sleaze.In this episode Neyon talks about growing up in the small South German town of Heidelberg, and how its normality suffocated...2021-08-1027 min
Gay Music: In the Key of QCarrington Kelso‘It’s not a crime to not understand. But when that knowledge is presented to you, and you still refuse to grow from it, then we have an issue.’Carrington’s most recent release is ‘Baptize Me In TNT’ an acoustic collection of songs that showcase his smokey, gravelly voice to a tee. This has come on the back of his 2018 album, ‘Baptize Me’ featuring original studio versions of many of his tracks on ‘TNT’. He has just dropped the steamy single, ‘Come Over’.Carrington offers his thoughts on coming to terms with his unique voice despite initial at...2021-07-2039 min
Ckiara Nation's Sex Culture 2045Yougo Girl Musician of Balkan blood curator of La Fête du Slip and Porny Days Lecturer on sexuality and gender.Welcome back to Ckiara Nation This episode we have: Yougo Girl is a musician of Balkan blood born in Switzerland who makes chaotic tracks. Balkan rhythms blend into the harshness of gabber, sweetened by 2000s hip-hop melodies and sustained by the juice of bass house music. She is also a lecturer on diversity and inclusion and a curator of explicit and non-explicit movies for festivals like La Fête du Slip and Porny Days and other Sexfilmfestival on sexuality and gender. In Yougo Girls own Words:2020-12-091h 02
Cabronas y ChingonasRadio ProhibidoPatreon supporter Denzel produced our first ever, music centered episode! We discuss influential queer Latinx artists from the past and present, queer black artists who are paving the way for the next generation, and the young new artists who are proving to be the queer musical future we always wanted.
Featured artists: Bad Bunny ft. Ricky Martin - Caro, Los Tigres del Norte - Era Diferente, Tracy Chapman - Fast Car, Frank Ocean - Forest Gump, Janelle Monae - Pynk, Hayley Kiyoko - Girls Like Girls, Juan Gabriel - Hasta Que Te Conoci.
Full episode...2019-05-0252 min