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Pop PalaceArtist Interview: Ali Shahđïž Pop Palace Podcast: Spotlight on Canadian Pop Artist Ali Shah đšđŠâš Pop Palace is thrilled to welcome Ali Shah, a rising Canadian pop singer-songwriter making waves with his heartfelt, synth-driven sound. Born in Pakistan and raised between Karachi and Toronto, Ali brings a fresh, multicultural perspective to the modern pop scene. His debut EP The Talking Stage blends â80s-inspired synth-pop, disco-infused beats, and deeply personal storytelling, with viral tracks like âMaybe Maybe,â âEvery Crowd,â and âHappy for You, I Guess.â In this exclusive interview, Ali dives into how his bilingual roots, Disney Channel influences, and icons like Taylor Swift and Troye...2025-07-2117 min
Future Icons Podcastboysloveflowers | FUTURE ICONS | Episode 7 - The big, black, gay world of boysloveflowers editFuture Icons Podcast hosted by Nathan J. Lee featuring boysloveflowersâTy is resilient. Ty is authentic, Ty is smart, and boy, is Ty sexy,â says the Philadelphia-born rapper. Known for his audacious, sensual flair and tongue-in-cheek lyricism, Ty Gaffney-Smith, better known as boysloveflowers, creates âfun, sexy, and quirky,â music for L.A.âs trap-electronica scene. But behind the showman, is a sharp cultural architect crafting a new standard for what it means to be a Black indie artist. Ty Gaffney-Smith, known professionally as boysloveflowers, is a Philadelphia-born rapper crafting âfun, sexy, and quirkyâ music...2025-06-2827 min
Marxists at the MoviesS1E22 - 2LGBTQIA+ Pride Month BONUS: Marxists at the Music - Kat and the Hurricane - Got it Out (2024)đ¶ Marxists at the Music: Kat and the Hurricaneâs Got It Outđ Visit us at cinemarchmedia.com for more revolutionary media!đ§ Support bonus content like this at patreon.com/cinemarchmedia â where your dollars help dismantle the algorithm, one mic drop at a time.đ€âš This month on Marxists at the Music, weâre tuning in to the storm. Kat and the Hurricaneâs 2024 album Got It Out isnât just a record â itâs a battle cry, a breakdown, and a breakthrough. Genre-fluid, emotionally exposed, and bursting with resistance, this album smashes through labels and dares you to feel everything...2025-06-2021 min
Black Gay Table Talkâą Let's get to talking...Tapping Into Talent S2 EP1 - "A Season of Transition w/KaemaniKaemani is a singer/songwriter, photographer, and independent artist raised in Illinois. His work blends soulful storytelling with bold visuals, reflecting his experience as a gay Black man navigating identity, love, and liberation. Through music and photography, Kaemani creates art thatâs raw, honest, and deeply human. His name, inspired by the African-rooted "Kimani," means "full of life"âa perfect reflection of his creative spirit and individuality. With every song and image, Kaemani builds space for truth, visibility, and transformation. Music Streaming on all major platforms                                                IG: kaemaniwrld                                                                       @Kaemaniwrld www.BlackGayTableTalk.com                                                       Basic Membership - Free                                     https://www.blackgaytabletalk.com/                          ...2025-05-2938 min
Voice of AmericaPride & Protest: The Queer Soundtrack of ResistanceVoice of America â Hard News EditionFrom the dance floors of defiance to the front lines of censorship, this episode dives deep into how queer music fuels political resistance. As Donald Trumpâs 2024 campaign ramps up with threats to LGBTQ+ rights, and platforms like Spotify face criticism for silencing queer voices overseas, we amplify the artists who refuse to be erased.Featuring emerging icons like Chappell Roan, Villano Antillano, and Tami T, we trace the revolutionary lineage of queer soundâfrom Sylvester to Sam Smith. Along the way, we confro...2025-05-1719 min
The Letâs Get Canceled PodcastUnpacking the Lyrics: Suspect Statements & Side Piece BopsEver listen to a song and think, âWait⊠is this about being the other womanâor the other man?â 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 itâs coded lang...2025-05-021h 03
Gay Music: In the Key of QTophy Dye: Remixed, revealed and recoveredDiscover âIn the Key of Qâ: A Celebration of Queer Music and Stories.Join host Dan Hall on âIn the Key of Q,â 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 âSkeletonsâ 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, âThe 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.Letâs 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.Letâs chat about #QueerMusic on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.Feel...2021-12-2136 min
Gay Music: In the Key of QPaul LeonidouâWhat have you got to be depressed about?â is like saying, âWhat have you got to have a cold about?âIn 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.Letâs chat about #QueerMusic on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.Paulâs 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 ZiagosâHang tight, because things will change and you are inspiring someone by being you and not being afraid to be you. And that is contagious.âIn 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.Letâs chat about #QueerMusic on Twitte...2021-12-0741 min
Gay Music: In the Key of QEthereal and the ElevatedâIf we could all just be aware about each otherâs mental health and not look down on each then we could actually learn to get on with each other.âIn 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:Â Support the pod at Patreon and gain access to exclusive interviews with every guest.Letâs chat about #QueerMusi...2021-11-3028 min
Gay Music: In the Key of QMr SladeâIn our attempt to be accepted by mainstream media weâve exchanged leather parties for quiche partiers and BBQs with neighbours.âMr Sladeâs sound features tinges of Grunge mixed with the British 80s Goth scene, a splattering of Punkâs 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 Rockâs hatred of Disco.Useful links:Su...2021-11-1641 min
Gay Music: In the Key of QKieran Lewis (aka "Sevenths")âWhen we come out we free ourselves of the shackles of having to perform.âThis week, Danâs 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 â08/08â it introduced audiences to his mid-tempo synth-pop and catchy hooks. Most recently he has released âThe Other Sideâ, 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 QTramelâI 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.âTramel is the star of the popular reality YouTube series G-Status. In 2020 he released the critically-acclaimed EP, âSix Page Letterâ and this year two follow-up singles, âFavouriteâ and âPopped Offâ. 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 StewartâPeople donât get that Queer music is all genres. For some reason weâre all expected to be George Michael.âCory 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 âQueer Music Socialâ, 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 WorldâThereâs enough boring straight people making boring straight people music, isnât there? You look at the charts and itâs still Ed-fucking-Sheeran.âDaniel Vs the World released in 2016 his album âRemember Who You Areâ which features the records âThank Youâ and â5 By 5â alongside ten other catchy tracks.In this episode he talks about the challenges growing up when youâre 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 SalinasâIt shouldnât come down to heteronormative or gay. It should just come down to human interactions and relationships.âJoey 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 CassataâWhy would you choose hate over love? Itâs so much easier to be kind and to love people. So why wouldnât you just chose that?âThis weekâs 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 QTINâI didnât understand why no-one was hard! I was like, weâre in a darkroom isnât that the point?!âThis weekâs 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 â LOTS OF IT!Useful links:TINâs pages at Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.British Asian LGBTI at Consortium.âDonât Say His Nameâ reviewed at Scene and DNA.Matthew J Dempsey discusses gay...2021-09-0737 min
Gay Music: In the Key of QDaddy DawgâNot only are you not supposed to be gay, and youâre somehow choosing this horrible life, well guess what now if youâre going to have sex youâre probably going to die.ââThis weekâs guest is a star on Americaâs 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 QNeyonâI donât like labelling myself, or labelling anything. Thatâs why I use the term Queer because itâs widely used. You can use it in so many ways.âThis weekâs episode heads to the European mainland and the German capital city of Berlin. Neyon has been releasing singles since 2019 including âDisco Punkâ, âTop Dogâ and the 2021 single âGlammed Upâ. 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 KelsoâItâs 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.âCarringtonâs most recent release is âBaptize Me In TNTâ an acoustic collection of songs that showcase his smokey, gravelly voice to a tee. This has come on the back of his 2018 album, âBaptize Meâ featuring original studio versions of many of his tracks on âTNTâ. He has just dropped the steamy single, âCome Overâ.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 FĂȘte 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 FĂȘte 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