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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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36:46

2021 Christmas Special (Act 1)

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/12/20

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

42:40

Paul Leonidou

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/12/13

‘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

41:11

Aris Ziagos

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/12/06

‘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

28:27

Ethereal and the Elevated

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/11/29

‘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

43:36

Oli Spleen

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/11/22

‘After I got the diagnosis I start having lots of unprotected sex because I thought, “Well why did I even bother to be careful if I still managed to have this?”. In retrospect, I should have just enjoyed it.'Oli Spleen comes this week from the ever-sunny seaside shores of Brighton in England. His first album was released in 2013. Titled ‘Fag Machine’ it was a Velvet Underground-tinged take on Queer life. His most recent album is 2020’s ‘Night Sweats and Fever Dreams’ and is a complex and moving work

41:02

Mr Slade

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/11/15

‘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,

32:59

Kieran Lewis (aka "Sevenths")

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/11/08

‘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

41:20

Tramel

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/11/01

‘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

45:02

Venn Smyth

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/10/26

Musician Venn Smyth discusses synth pop, Scotish identity and ideas for a new Queer community.Links:Venn's website.Venn on Insta.Venn on FB.Venn on Twitter.Paul Leonidou (theme composer) website.In the Key of Q website.

36:11

Tommy Atkins

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/10/18

‘Not even independently were there Queer Country artists singing openly Queer lyrics. When you look at the charts on mainstream radio and there isn’t a single openly Queer person on there, something’s going on.’Tommy Akins is a British singer songwriter singing beautiful and surprisingly authentic songs in the Country Music genre. His debut album ‘Truth Be Told’ has just been released, and his previous single releases have hit number one chart positions across the world.He talks about performing in

35:15

Cory Stewart

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/10/11

‘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

41:39

Daniel Versus the World

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/10/04

‘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

35:07

Joey Salinas

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/09/28

‘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

34:59

Ryan Cassata

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/09/20

‘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

46:00

Andrew M Pisanu ("Memory Flowers")

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/09/13

‘The Sega Mega Drive and masturbating they took the back seat. Suddenly this piano was the most amazing thing I’d ever experienced and I just couldn’t keep off it.’This week Dan is joined by Essex-born musician Andrew M Flowers. His first notable work was a 2011 composition for the Brockley Jack Theatre and he has since scored and sound designed a plethora of stage and commercial compositions. In 2014 he won the Waterloo Film Festival Score Competition, and has somehow also found the time to make

37:02

TIN

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/09/06

‘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

37:55

Daddy Dawg

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/08/30

‘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

29:32

Dhorin Fireheart

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/08/23

‘It’s not boiled down to the people you have sex with, but with everything around you; the way that you express yourself through clothing, or music…’Dhorin has been releasing music for a number of years, including several singles and the 2021 EP, ‘Viking Rave Comp I’. His most recent single is the 2021 release ‘Olof’ and he intriguingly describes his sound as ‘Techno Viking Pop’. This week’s episode truly has a unique sexy Viking vibe!He has genuine passion for his country’s Folk history. He

00:30

In the Key of Q - 30 second spot trailer

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/08/21

Enjoy volume 1 of our artist-curated playlist by clicking here.The podcast itself can be found by clicking here.

39:36

The IZM (republished)

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/08/18

‘I was so scared to say “he”, “him”. I was making reference to pussy that I’ve never even been involved with. So it was like, I can’t keep doing this anymore.’IZM writes deeply personal beats striking at themes of self-acceptance, sexual rejection and toxic masculinity.In the episode he challenges the homophobia he perceives within Black American culture; his recovery from sexual trauma and abuse; and the challenges of coming out as one of Hip Hop’s first openly gay performers. His intelligence and

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