QueerSounds

CW: Misogyny, Internalised homophobia

It took a while for Vera to come to terms with her sexuality but luckily music was there every step of the way. First there were some hints towards her liking girls. For example something that, with the power of hindsight, could be labeled as a crush on Avril Lavigne. A few years later there was a fateful night that showed the power living your truth. Finally, in there here and now, she's using her platform at Dutch Public radio to get more queer artists on air.

Flashback Track: N.E.R.D. - Maybe

Queer Artist Spotlight: Arlo Parks - Eugene

Best Live Experience: King Princess - 1950

Recent Discovery: 070 Shake - Morrow

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Shownotes:

Lesbische Liga: https://www.npo3fm.nl/podcasts/lesbische-liga

Arlo Parks at 3fm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvtwuq-7gDY

Hannah Ewens - Fangirls: https://www.vice.com/en/article/d3nnqx/hannah-ewens-fangirls-book

Jeesh I was nervous. Can you tell? The first QueerSounds live show is a bit different from our regularly scheduled programming. First of all, an old friend makes a return: Fabian, from Episode five is back to share some life updates, as well as some new insights. Secondly, the choses songs follow a bit of a different concept. Listen to check it out.

Song 1: Diana Ross - No Matter What Sign You Are

Song 2: Carly Rae Jepsen - Run Away With Me

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CW: homophibia, drug use.

As trope-y as it may seem, @KenythOfficial left his home state Montana with a twinkle in his eyes and a song on his lips. In LA he didn't manage to become the big-shot pop star he set out to be, but he did find a place in which he can unapologetically be himself. Along the way he got the occasional reminder that having fun is the most important part in making music which can eventually lead to praise from your biggest idol and inspiration.

Flashback Track: Jem & The Holograms - Jem Theme Song

Queer Artist Spotlight: Marilyn's Boys - Hot Stuff

Best Live Experience: Tiffany - Open My Eyes

Recent Discovery: Alexz Johnson - Living Colour

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Shownotes:

Jem and the Holograms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkQE5wuBFeY

Kenyth Mogan - Holy Water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcgWxONGl0M

Here's a reminder that you don't need the approval of UN officials to feel valid. Kat however, actually went out and got the endorsement from Kofi Annan and became a Global Shaper for the World Economic Forum. Not through affirmative action but simply because she's a born overachiever. For all details of Katlego's overwhelming resumé you should just go check her Wikipedia page. For now, let's focus on her love for 80's pop divas with some sidesteps into musicals and emo.

Flashback Track: Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody

Queer Artist Spotlight: Alsarah & The Nubatones – 3roos Elneel

Best Live Experience: Janet Jackson – Miss You Much

Recent Discovery: Kwaye – I Go

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Shownotes:

Katlego at TED Global: https://www.ted.com/talks/katlego_kolanyane_kesupile_how_i_m_bringing_queer_pride_to_my_rural_village

Jojo Abot: http://www.jojoabot.com/

Queer Shorts Showcase Festival: https://qssfestival.blogspot.com/

Koleka Patuma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dfq3C8GNrE

CW: Transphobia, Racism, HIV/Aids

Stigma's are stacking up for Yannick. Not only is she a Black Trans woman in the United States, but she also has been diagnosed with HIV/ Aids. With all her creative endeavours she has a way to vent and a way to disprove any misconceptions surrounding any aspect of her person.

Flashback Track: Whitney Houston - I'm Your Baby Tonight

Queer Artist Spotlight: Bjorn Duphot - Heart of Stone

Best Live Experience: Beyoncé - Formation

Recent Discovery: Durand Bernarr - Fly on the Wall

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Shownotes:

Yannick's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/crazyman0686

Misconceptions on HIV/ Aids: https://www.healthline.com/health/hiv-aids/misconceptions-about-hiv-aids#1

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CW: Racism, Transphobia, Transphobic violence, HIV-Aids, Police Brutality.

Diamond's resumé is beyond impressive. She's been building a YouTube career pretty much since the video platform launched, diverted into writing, song writing and podcasting, and she was the first trans woman to attend Jackson State University. One could write an extensive book about her life, but a musical or a podcast that would honour all the songs important to her seem more appropriate.

Flashback Track: Alanis Morissette - Perfect

Queer Artist Spotlight: Cameo – Why Have I Lost You?

Best Live Experience: Sade – Stronger than Pride

Recent Discovery: Tank & The Bangas – Oh Heart

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Shownotes:

Marsha's Plate: https://soundcloud.com/danella-xuc

HBCU: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historically_black_colleges_and_universities

Rashaan Patterson – Stronger than Pride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGkyPQFQe6Y

Oh Heart Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqvuydbEv10

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CW: biphobia, internalised transphobia

Time for this history nerd to look at their own past. Leigh, host of the History is Gay Podcast dives into some good old pop nostalgia. From freaking out over Boybands, to finding the line between unapologetically liking stuff and being a bit of a snob, back to general geeking. After all that though, the true queer treasure would be the friends you make along the way.

Flashback Track: Spice Girls - Wannabe

Queer Artist Spotlight: Jenny Lewis - Just One of the Guys

Best Live Experience: Paramore - That's What You Get

Recent Discovery: Hey King - Lucky

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Shownotes:

History is Gay: https://www.historyisgaypodcast.com/

GLBT Historical Society: https://www.glbthistory.org/

Just One of the Guys video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Irvcf6dCk-k

Queercore: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queercore

CW: homophobia, Racism

It’s as important as ever to actively contribute to representation. In Kai Mata’s case, she hopes to shake a wave that makes Indonesian queer people feel seen. Even though this means she'll need to deal with getting her folksy pop tunes pirated, online bigotry, and the occasional ignorant podcast-host.

Flashback Track: Mumford and Sons – The Cave

Queer Artist Spotlight: Mary Lambert – She Keeps Me Warm

Best Live Experience: Trevor Hall – To Zion

Episode Special: Kai Mata – Where Love Goes

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Shownotes:

Waria: https://www.insideindonesia.org/defining-waria

Tielman Brothers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muKkVufgkAE

Kai Mata's viral video: https://twitter.com/kaimatamusic/status/1233037603642859521

Indonesia's Family Resilience Bill: https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-indonesia-rights/indonesia-bill-on-family-targets-surrogacy-sexual-deviations-idUKKBN20D0ZW

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CW: Depression, Sexism, Biphobia

Plenty of queer people hugely benefit from an online community. Gunneet accidentally became someone providing such a community on Tumblr. She is a true connaisseuse of Bisexuality providing knowledge with nice layer of comedy.

Flashback Track: Wolf Alice - Space & Time

Queer Artist Spotlight: Alex Lahey - Backpack

Best Live Experience: Ali Barter - Backseat

Most Recent Discovery: Julia Jacklin - Pressure to Party

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Shownotes:

Bifacts: https://bifacts.tumblr.com/

Alex Lahey is still Gay: https://twitter.com/AlexLahey/status/1257967213992001537

Tripje J’s Hottest 100: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/19/#/home

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QueerSounds: The Covid Sessions. A new setting, slightly worse audio quality, but same old format and fantastic tunes. As my first ever guest who doesn't reside in the Netherlands Elodie talks about her love for gaming soundtracks, CD's and politics in music.

Flashback Track: Morikazu Aoki - Route 110 (Pokemon RSE)

Queer Artist Spotlight: Aurora - Apple Tree

Best Live Experience: Super Furry Animals - The Man Don't Give a Fuck

Most Recent Discovery: Dream Bitches - Tracy Emin

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Shownotes:

Podhaven: https://soundcloud.com/podhaven

Super Furry Animals Biography: https://www.foyles.co.uk/witem/music-dance/rise-of-the-super-furry-animals,ric-rawlins-9780008105235

Welsh Music Day: https://dysgucymraeg.cymru/newyddion/dydd-miwsig-cymru/

Declan McKenna's most political Single: https://www.nme.com/news/music/declan-mc-kenna-opens-up-politically-charged-new-single-british-bombs-2539718

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