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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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40:00

Matthew Presidente

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/08/16

‘There’s something fun about performance. There’s something fun about being a character. And when you can marry that with some personal songs, a bit aggression, and a bit of an edge, it’s just such a wonderful way to get that out of your system.”This week, Dan’s guest on In the Key of Q is Canadian singer-songwriter MATTHEW PRESIDENTE (pronounced “President-ay”).Matthew Presidente hails from Vancouver in Canada. He isn’t restrained by style, crossing all sorts of genre. He has thus far released six

27:44

Neyon

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/08/09

‘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

37:29

JR Price

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/08/02

‘If you can’t be witty or funny without tearing someone down, then you’re not funny.’JR writes light, catchy pop as showcased in his first album the 2021 release, ‘Daydream’. But beneath the catchy melodies and Britney-inspired production are tales of body shame, Queer toxicity and growing up poor in the American South.JR is a trailblazer in the Queer community, battling against the body fascism which is such a strong part of its culture. He discusses the importance of seeing beauty in everyone and

40:05

Aish Divine

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/07/27

‘I was angry. I was sad… and I was suicidal. Music saved me.’HELP FOR PEOPLE WITH SUICIDAL THOUGHTSAish writes intelligent and personal pop with echoes of his Indian heritage woven within the beats, production and lyrics.In the episode he mulls the concepts of mother and motherland, having himself a complex relationship with both. From the gruelling summers of India, the violent homophobia of New Delhi to the beauty of the Himalayas he is left with a deeply conflict relationship with ‘home’. He

39:46

Carrington Kelso

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/07/19

‘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

37:51

Tom Goss

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/07/12

‘I still face a lot of judgment from the gay community because I’m different. Because I like different things.’In this week’s episode, Tom talks about his experiences as a young man in a Catholic seminary, being a misfit within the Queer community, and the painful but rewarding honesty that comes from infidelity. He shares his love of authenticity within his music, his thoughts on Lady Gaga, and the importance of using his voice to spread the word about body positivity.In The Key of Q publishes

40:12

Nick Vaan

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/07/05

‘I’m making the music that I wanted to listen to growing up. And I think if nobody else like’s it, it’s there for me to enjoy.’This week’s guest hails from Chicago. In 2018 he released his first long-player, ‘Rituals’. And then in 2020 a five-track EP called ‘33’. Most recent is his 2021 single, ‘But a Dream’.In this episode, Nick discusses growing up in a trailer park and the challenges he faced growing up near the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder. He discusses the importance of Queer logical

36:11

Janette Mason & David McAlmont

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/06/28

‘David Bowie has it all: style, fashion, attitude, compassion.’This week, Dan’s guests on In the Key of Q are Jazz musician Janette Mason and singer-songwriter David McAlmont.A special episode this week celebrating the new EP, ‘Wall to Wall Bowie’. The five-track record contains amazing, fresh, Jazz-driven new interpretations of David Bowie classics including ‘The Jean Genie’, ‘Suffragette City’ and ‘Starman’. It has been created and arranged by Janette Mason, with David McAlmont and Sam Obernik on

40:06

Rebel Will

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/06/21

‘I felt isolated. I also felt like I had to obey because it was better to obey and be in a space that I knew than to branch out and touch unchartered waters.”This episode contains references to suicide. Pleaseclick herefor help and advice.Rebel Will hails from Toronto in Canada. He has a number of singles out including, ’Til the Sun Comes Down’, ‘Better’, and the 2021 release ‘Rocky’. Waiting in the wings ready for an Autumn release is the album, ‘Rebel Futurism’. He works for the LGBTQIA charity It

39:25

Emmet Michael

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/06/14

‘Even if you are living your truth, you still fear that people won’t accept you for it.’This episode contains references to suicide. Please click here for help and advice. In 2019 Emmet released his first EP, ‘I Feel Like I Just Woke Up’ and followed this up with the 2021 release, ‘I Hope You’re Home’. The title track of the album deals with his close friend whose own internal struggle ended in suicide.Emmet writes beautiful, soulful Folk-influenced songs. In the episode he speaks honestly about

29:17

FURILLOSTAR

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/06/07

‘There’s probably another little black boy somewhere in Flint, Michigan that feels unrepresented. He feels that he can’t really be himself because it’s not there. He can’t see it.’Please note this episode contains a discussion about a young person's murder. Support can be found by clicking here. In 2018 FURILLOSTAR released his first EP, ‘Pride’ and has since then released a series of catchy R&B singles and the 2020 6-track EP, ‘Flame’. Most recent is his 2021 release, ‘Vibe With You’ a duet

01:04:12

Black and Queer: Part 2

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/05/31

‘As hard as we work, nobody attacks us as Black, gay artists the way other Black, gay men do.’ (Sampson McCormick)In the Key of Q has so far published several episodes featuring American artists who identify as Black and Queer. These include Ty McKinnie (episode 2), SADBOY (episode 5), Wuhryn Dumas (episode 7) and The IZM (episode 10). There was a consistency of messaging coming out from these musicians about the unique (and often ignored) experience they encountered as Black, gay men living in

54:26

Black and Queer: Part 1

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/05/31

29:39

Vincent DiGeronimo

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/05/24

‘There was not a day that went by that I was not called fairy, queen, faggot. The typical slammed into lockers and all that stuff. Food thrown at me. People saying that they wanted to hit me with their trucks or their cars.’ Vincent has a beautiful lo-fi feel to his music, as can be heard across his two albums ‘Not Again’ (2009) and ‘Think. Strings. Machines.’ (2015). His 2020 single ‘1950’ is a thoughtful lament on his father and mid-twentieth century living in New York City.In the episode Vincent

29:22

Paul Andrews

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/05/10

‘I want so much of gay life to be normalised. Where it’s just part of everyday living.’Paul writes and performs complex, beautifully produced records with a touch of maturity and even melancholy. His 2019 album Light and Dust is a testament to love, loss and living.Paul talks about his experiences writing and remixing for artists such as Madonna and Phyllis Hyman; he reveals how the murder of a friend inspired him back into music; his theories on reincarnation and his almost all-consuming love for

29:58

Jsky

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/05/03

‘People are allowed to make mistakes. I make mistakes every day. I think we just need to be more open to the idea of growing as people.’Jsky is known for his brilliantly inventive outfits, charismatic personality, and celebrity-filled address book. He fronted Channel Four’s controversial reality series Naked Beach and featured in the long-running series, First Dates. He has released two 6-track Eps, Reality in 2019, and this year’s Á La Mode.But don’t be fooled into thinking this singer is a typical

18:33

John Kehl - Song Surfing Podcast

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/05/03

You've heard the trailer in the episodes, now find out more about the Song Surfing Podcast from the presenter and producer, John Kehl. These are not paid ads! I think his is a great show and would be of interest to those who subscribe to IN THE KEY OF Q. I hope you think so too!In The Key of Q publishes every Tuesday (‘Quesday’) and is available at inthekeyofq.com, on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, Gaana, TuneIn, Overcast, PlayerFM, Deezer, Saavn and most other podcast platforms. Its social media

29:10

Wuhryn Dumas

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/04/26

“It is possible to be this entity, this identity, this fearless Black, Queer person.”Wuhryn Dumas was born in Atlanta, Georgia and makes beautifully positive music. His style is a blend of funkadelic Pop, R&B, House, Jazz and not to forget an undertone of Soul. His first six-track EP, ‘Glitter On Fire’ was released in 2020 after 2018’s premier single, ‘Chemistry’.Topics covered in the episode include the power of Androgynous identity; the unfortunate absence of joy in Urban Music and Hip Hop;

29:46

Brendan Maclean

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/04/19

“Music is healing for queer people because we find codes and messages that are hidden within songs, and we hear ourselves in them. And we see that caught in other people’s eyes.”Sydney-based singer-songwriter joins Dan Hall to talk about growing up gay in the Christian suburbs of Australia, singer-songwriter John Grant, the power of performance and his complex relationship with his commercial hit single, House of Air.Links:Episode transcriptionBrendan’s Spotify playlist featuring his songs from this

30:28

SADBOY

Gay Music: In the Key of Q ·

2021/04/12

“Drake really opened the door for Rap to get that vulnerability.”Hip Hop singer SADBOY shares with us his upbringing, his blinding work-ethic and of course his percussive and deeply atmospheric tunes.Links:Episode transcriptionSADBOY’s Spotify playlist featuring his songs from this episode and his five tracks to save from Armageddon.SADBOY‘s forever home online.Vox’s short on Afrofuturism.Alyssa Jerome’s short on Neo Soul.Destiny’s Child Lose My Breath.Felix Howard in Madonna’s Open Your Heart

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