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Gay Music: In the Key of Q

Dan Hall

Music-loving gay podcast featuring insightful and inspiring conversations with Queer musicians.

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29:02

Kele Fleming: Melodies, Marginalisation and Musical...

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2025/04/14

This week, Dan welcomes folk-rock and synthwave singer-songwriter Kele Fleming from Victoria, BC, whose single "In My Dream Alone" has reached 100,000 Spotify plays.Kele shares her experiences growing up in 1980s Victoria and finding community at the local gay club "Rumours." She reflects on living a "shadow self" before wider LGBTQ visibility and her complex relationship with Pride's evolution from protest to corporate-sponsored celebration.The conversation explores Kele's experiences as a female

33:30

James Taylor Jr: Pride, Perseverance and Provocative...

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2025/04/07

Dan connects with classically trained vocalist James Taylor Jr, who discusses his upcoming Pride album and the continuing importance of Pride as both celebration and protest.The conversation explores Queer history, including the often-overlooked persecution of gay men during the Holocaust and Germany's destroyed legacy of gender and sexuality research. James reflects on his Catholic school upbringing and the complex journey of coming out to his parents at age 12.James and Dan share a fascinating

24:07

Erik Lenfair: Rhythms, Rio and Romantic Revelations

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2025/04/06

Dan chats with singer-songwriter Erik Lenfair from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, who's working on his first album after a four-year hiatus.Erik discusses his songwriting process, revealing how his approach has evolved from discovering songs to deliberately composing them, though knowing when to stop remains challenging. He shares his relatively smooth coming out experience while acknowledging Brazil's complicated relationship with LGBTQ+ rights.The conversation explores how Erik's songwriting has

30:39

Roderick Woodruff: Detroit, Drama and Defiantly...

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2025/04/06

This week, Dan welcomes Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Roderick Woodruff, whose catchy track caught Dan's attention on Spotify. Born in Detroit and raised in a musical family, Roderick shares his journey from church choir to Off-Broadway success with his show "A Boys Room."Roderick discusses his transformative Easter Sunday experience when a pastor's sermon targeting his appearance became a catalyst for embracing his authentic self. He explores the importance of dedicated Queer spaces and his

30:46

Roderick Woodruff: Harmonies, Heartbreaks, and Homelands

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2024/07/01

In this episode of "In the Key of Q," host Dan Hall interviews the talented queer musician Roderick Woodruff. Roderick, a Brooklyn-based singer with roots in Detroit, shares his journey of self-discovery and artistic expression. He recounts his childhood in a musical, church-going family in Detroit, his experiences of homophobia, and his eventual rejection of the music world after a confrontation with a high school music teacher. This rejection led him to acting, and later, to embracing his identity

33:40

Tophy Dye: Remixed, revealed and recovered

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2023/05/08

Discover “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

30:31

Lorrakon: Oversexed, overstrung and over there

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2023/04/24

London, UK. In the Key of Q is a music podcast, gaining popularity with its diverse content and engaging discussions. Hosted by Dan Hall, this week’s show features Lorrakon, a queer, non-binary, self-described “oversexed atheist” who discusses their experience growing up in Los Angeles and the stereotypes and misconceptions associated with the city and its people.During the conversation, Lorrakon shared their views on identifying as “straight-acting” and reflects on their journey as a Queer child

34:33

Max Lawrence: Melbourne, Suburbia and dogs speaking...

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2023/04/17

This week, presenter Dan Hall meets with Melbourne-born Australian non-binary singer-songwriter, Max Lawrence.Lawrence talks about their musical background and how they began writing songs at 16. The episode explores Lawrence’s creative journey as well as their personal journey of gender expression, rejection and acceptance in the suburbs of Melbourne.They discuss in adulthood the freedom of expressing themselves through clothing and the challenges faced by gender non-conforming people due to

31:43

Conleth Kane: Bombs, Bummers and Beautiful Things

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2023/04/10

Welcome to the latest episode of In the Key of Q, a podcast that shines a light on the LGBTQ+ community and their stories.In this episode, Conleth Kane talks to Dan Hall about his journey growing up gay in working-class Northern Ireland during the Troubles. He shares his personal struggles with violence and bombings in his hometown and the challenges he faced when seeking acceptance within the anti-gay right-wing Democratic Unionist Party.Conleth also discusses a mysterious cancellation on a BBC

40:00

Bright Light Bright Light: Mining, Madonna and...

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2023/04/03

This week, presenter Dan Hall meets with artist, producer, composer and DJ Bright Light Bright Light. Although living now in New York, he was brought up in Neath in Wales. And since rising to fame has toured and recorded with some of the best names in Pop history, including Cher, Sir Elton John, Erasure and Scissor Sisters.In the episode he talks about the isolation and suffocation growing up in picturesque Wales, despite its beauty. How the Conservative government had abandoned the coal-mining

32:56

Jxckson: Texas, Loss and Courage

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2023/03/27

Dan Hall hosts “In the Key of Q,” a show that features queer music, chat, and stories from around the world. The show’s guest, Jxckson, is a pop artist from Austin, Texas.Jxckson, a Black and LGBTQ+ musician, talks about his experience of growing up and realising that race and sexuality have an impact, and now he proudly identifies as a Black artist. In his music, he aims to provide a sense of belonging to his listeners and promote confidence and self-love whilst also dealing with themes of loss,

31:27

Queers Revisited - Part 2: Bell’s Palsy, Heartstopper...

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2023/03/20

This week, presenter Dan Hall catches-up with four previous guests and hears their latest tunes. Returning to the microphone are Paul Andrews, Nick Vaan, Vincent DiGeronimo and TIN.Paul talks about the challenges of developing Bell’s Palsy and his movement towards a more beat-driven sound. Nick discusses his upcoming new album, ‘Magnificent Obsession’ and how post-pandemic he is reconnecting with his lost creative self. Vincent drops a special voicemail revealing he was voted Number 1 in the Bear

35:08

Queers Revisited - Part 1: Comedowns, self-belief and...

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2023/03/13

This week, presenter Dan Hall catches-up with four previous guests and hears their latest tunes. Returning to the microphone are Billy Mick, Venn Smyth, Cory Stewart and Carrington Kelso.Billy talks about his imminent new album, and his development of a one-man cabaret show for the international cruise ship market. Cory discusses his brilliant community-focused Queerantine initiative as well as his cross-Atlantic collaboration with producer Edward Russell from the ‘Inside the Groove’ podcast.Venn

39:42

Don+: Hip Hop, Islam and The Golden Girls

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2022/06/06

Welcome to In the Key of Q the weekly podcast where I chat with inspiring Queer musicians from around the world as they share stories, inspirations and of course their music.Don+ is an independent artist and writer who has been writing and making music since 2013. He gained recognition with his first EP Raw Rhythm and Words (Apple / Spotify), which debuted in the top 40 on the iTunes RnB charts.He grew up in a house surrounded by music, from Luther Vandross to gospel and learned to make peace with

38:56

Taylor Gray: Bullies, Addiction & Black AF

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2022/05/30

Taylor Gray is this week’s guest. He is an R&B artist based in Los Angeles and curator of the popular playlist "Flavor Waves" on Apple Music and Spotify, which has garnered the attention of artists such as Victoria Monét and Ro James.(1:22) Highlight - Gray talks about his childhood musical influences, growing up in a house playing neverending Prince, Chaka Kahn, Michael Jackson, Toni Braxton, Anita Baker and Luther Vandross. And of course the wonderful Miss Whitney Houston.(15:23) Highlight -

35:09

Billy Mick: Cocaine, Toxic Masculinity & Dinner Theatre

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2022/05/23

Welcome to In the Key of Q the weekly podcast where I chat with inspiring Queer musicians from around the world as they share stories, inspirations and of course their music.Billy Mick released his first single in 2019. He's performed at Pride and Gay Days events. And in America's pandemic lockdown continued to release songs and music videos. The autobiographical studio album Just Be came out in 2020, followed up by the long-player Levelling Up.Billy speaks openly in this episode about the

46:50

Levi Kreis: Church, Chems and Tony Awards

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2022/05/16

Welcome to In the Key of Q the weekly podcast where I chat with inspiring Queer musicians from around the world as they share stories, inspirations and of course their music.Levi Kreis is a multi-award winner. Having gathered himself awards from Critic's Circle, Out Music, and most excitingly, the Tony's. Born in Oliver Springs, Tennessee his music features a fusion of styles influenced by gospel, country, bluegrass, and even rockabilly.He says of his career, "I've always believed that our mess is

35:33

SonicFluxx: NASA, Synths and Mental Illness

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2022/05/09

Welcome to In the Key of Q the weekly podcast where I chat with inspiring Queer musicians from around the world as they share stories, inspirations and of course their music.Sonicfluxx was born and raised in Florida in the United States. And in January 2020, his first single Nothing Will Ever Be the Same debuted at number two in the UK's LGBTQ charts. Quickly following this success was the release of his debut EP, Nostalgia.His premier performance on stage was at only one-month-old playing Jesus - a

40:16

Xantheartist: Kanye, Military & Self-Defence

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2022/05/02

Welcome to In the Key of Q the weekly podcast where I chat with inspiring Queer musicians from around the world as they share stories, inspirations and of course their music.Xantheartist counts an impressive hundred thousand streams on Spotify. He's only three years into his music career, but has already secured a number one record with his cover Hapsburg Lippp. Before transitioning to a man, he served in the US military and went on to make a considerable name for himself on the drag king circuit.He

36:03

Matthew and the Keys: Potter, Madonna and Silenced BIPOC

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2022/04/25

Welcome to In the Key of Q the weekly podcast where I chat with inspiring Queer musicians from around the world as they share stories, inspirations and of course their music.This week's guest is from Edmonton, Alberta in Canada. His music combines personal experiences, passion, and is inspired by artists as varied as Vanessa Carlton, John Mayer and Metric. He is an educator, a model, and an actor. He's sung since the age of two and has written songs since he was 12.Despite being a shy kid, Matthew

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