In this candid episode, host Dan welcomes Brazilian singer-songwriter Erik Lenfair, who joins from Rio de Janeiro to discuss his musical journey and experiences as a queer artist. After a four-year hiatus, Erik has returned with two new singles and is working on what began as an EP but has evolved into a full album. He shares insights about creating music that balances experimental pop with emotional depth, his experience coming out to his supportive family, and navigating queer identity in Brazil.

Key Topics:

• Erik's current music projects and songwriting process
• Coming out experience with a supportive family
• Growing up and living as a queer person in Rio de Janeiro
• Safety concerns and the importance of queer spaces in Brazil
• Evolution of Erik's music before and after experiencing love
• Perspectives on pop music's value and purpose
• Overcoming shyness as a performer
• Challenges within the LGBTQ+ community
• Thoughts on ageing as a queer artist
• The explicit queer content in his latest music

Episode Timeline:

• 00:00:16 - Introduction to the show and host Dan Hall
• 00:00:38 - Introduction to guest Erik Lenfair from Rio de Janeiro
• 00:02:19 - Discussion of Erik's current musical projects and creative process
• 00:03:49 - Erik's coming out experience with his family
• 00:05:53 - Conversation about LGBTQ+ experiences in Brazil
• 00:07:08 - The impact of growing up queer on Erik's confidence and shyness
• 00:08:52 - How Erik's songwriting has evolved with personal experience
• 00:10:21 - Thoughts on the value and purpose of pop music
• 00:12:18 - Navigating performance anxiety and shyness as a musician
• 00:13:41 - Perspectives on religion and its impact on queer people
• 00:14:56 - Discussion of exclusion within the queer community
• 00:16:05 - Reflections on ageing in the music industry and as a gay man
• 00:17:45 - What Erik would tell his 15-year-old self
• 00:19:55 - Introduction to Erik's music and recommendation of "Candy Shop"
• 00:22:29 - Closing remarks and contact information

Resources Mentioned:

• Erik Lenfair's singles: "Candy Shop" (latest release)
• Upcoming album (currently in production)
• ABBA (discussed in context of pop music's cultural value)

Guest Information:

Erik Lenfair is a singer-songwriter from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, who began releasing music in 2018. After a four-year hiatus, he has returned with new singles and is currently working on his first full-length album. His musical style combines experimental elements with accessible pop structures, creating songs that are both fun and emotionally resonant. Erik's latest work embraces explicit queer themes, marking a new chapter in his artistic expression following his coming out experience.

Connect & Support:

• Listen to Erik Lenfair's music on major streaming platforms
• Check out his latest single "Candy Shop"
• Contact the podcast at [email protected]
• Subscribe to In the Key of Q on your favorite podcast platform
• If you're a queer musician interested in appearing on the show, reach out to Dan via email

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