In the Key of Q is a weekly podcast featuring Queer musicians from around the world as they share stories, inspirations and of course their music. Gentleman Reg hails from Toronto in Canada. He's a singer songwriter, drag artist, DJ and makeup artist. He has released seven full-length albums with various bands, including Light Fires , and Regina Gently . A former member of the group Hidden Cameras , Reg has also sung is also sung with Broken Social Scene and Owen Pallett . Intriguingly he also h...
Apr 11, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In the Key of Q is a weekly podcast featuring Queer musicians from around the world as they share stories, inspirations and of course their music. A-Natural founded Natural City Music recording label and has himself won two international independent music awards. He's opened for T-Pain and has written and produced for multiple major artists. In 2020 he released the album, ' Kwame ', a seminal autobiographical piece in 12 tracks. Gospel church music has been hugely influential on A-Natural with t...
Apr 04, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In the Key of Q is a weekly podcast featuring Queer musicians from around the world as they share stories, inspirations and of course their music. Benjamin Stewart has been making music for over 10 years and has written and recorded since the age of 12. They define as non-binary. Living an authentic life in America's Mississippi state. In November 2021 they released the album 'Spaces', a dystopian electronic eight-track instrumental work. Benjamin is constantly inspired by the everyday, accident...
Mar 28, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In the Key of Q is a weekly podcast featuring Queer musicians from around the world as they share stories, inspirations and of course their music. This week's guest is Brandon James Gwinn , a Live Nation touring artist and Billboard number one indie music producer. He won the Richard Rogers award for musical theater writing. Previous winners include such illustrious alumni as Rent's Jonathan Larson . His most recent album Bullit is a rock delight with glorious splashes of Hedwick , Scissor Siste...
Mar 21, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In the Key of Q is a weekly podcast featuring Queer musicians from around the world as they share stories, inspirations and of course their music. This week's guest is QBoy . Born Marcos Brito he is a DJ, music artist, producer, rapper, and dancer. He was raised in Basildon , Essex and La Gomera , Canary Islands, being of half-British, half-Gomeran descent. He has five independent releases under his belt, he has helped lead the way for diversity and inclusion within the LGBTQ community and hip-h...
Mar 14, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In the Key of Q is a weekly podcast featuring Queer musicians from around the world as they share stories, inspirations and of course their music. This week we're taken over by the Song Surfing podcast ! It's a music discovery podcast showcasing the best indie music from around the world! Hear an eclectic mix of music spanning many genres and discover your next favorite artist. In the Key of Q is a weekly podcast featuring inspiring Queer musicians from around the world as they share stories, in...
Mar 08, 2022•36 min
In the Key of Q is a weekly podcast featuring Queer musicians from around the world as they share stories, inspirations and of course their music. Featuring new material made public for the first time, LGBTQ singer Paul Andrews discusses his five favourite songs plus the one track that he'd chosen as a gateway song into his catalogue. Series 2 of In the Key of Q is scheduled to appear on 15 March 2022. Please click here for more information regarding the delay. Additional Material Paul on Twitte...
Feb 28, 2022•12 min
A message from presenter and producer Dan Hall about series 2.
Feb 27, 2022•1 min
In the Key of Q is a weekly podcast featuring Queer musicians from around the world as they share stories, inspirations and of course their music. Just one week until the launch of Season 2 with QBoy ! But until then pull up a chair and listen in on TyMcKinnie and I talking gentrification, COVID and dating, not dating, dating, not dating, definitely not dating, but sort of dating... :-) Additional Material Hear Ty's original episode here ! Ty guests on the pod's two Black Queer America specials:...
Feb 21, 2022•21 min
Featuring new material made public for the first time, LGBTQ singer Jsky discusses his five favourite songs plus the one track that he'd chosen as a gateway song into his catalogue. Series 2 of In the Key of Q will begin on 1 March 2022. Links: Episode transcription . Jsky’s choices: Deniece Williams , Pavarotti , Jocelyn Brown , Larry Heard Jsky’s homepage . Jsky’s blog . Jsky on Twitter , Insta , Facebook and YouTube . Jsky’s podcast . In the Key of Q composer Paul Leonidou’s online home . Ple...
Feb 14, 2022•13 min
Featuring new material made public for the first time, LGBTQ singer Wuhryn Dumas discusses his five favourite songs plus the one track that he'd chosen as a gateway song into his catalogue. Series 2 of In the Key of Q will begin on 1 March 2022. Links: Transcript . Wuhryn’s homepage . Wuhryn on: Spotify , Apple Music , YouTube , SoundCloud , Amazon Music , Tidal , Napster . Wuhryn’s choices: Beyonce , Michael Jackson , Prince , Wuhryn Dumas , Solange. Wuhryn’s gateway track: 2U . In the Key of Q...
Feb 07, 2022•13 min
Featuring new material made public for the first time, LGBTQ singer Brendan Maclean discusses his five favourite songs plus the one track that he'd chosen as a gateway song into his catalogue. Series 2 of In the Key of Q will begin on 1 March 2022. Links: Show transcript . Brendan at Bandcamp , Facebook , Twitter , Spotify , YouTube . Brendan on Patreon . Brendan’s choices: Rufus Wainwright , Moloko , Frank Ocean , Years and Years . Other references: Common People (Pulp), Champagne Charlie (“Cha...
Jan 31, 2022•24 min
Featuring new material made public for the first time, Hip-Hop artist SADBOY discusses his five favourite songs plus the one track that he'd chosen as a gateway song into his catalogue. Series 2 of In the Key of Q will begin on 1 March 2022. Links: SADBOY‘s forever home online . Episode
Jan 24, 2022•7 min
Featuring new material made public for the first time, LGBTQ singer Blake Mundel (aka Courier) discusses his five favourite songs plus the one track that he'd chosen as a gateway song into his catalogue. Series 2 of In the Key of Q will begin on 1 March 2022. Links: Blake’s forever home online. Show transcript . Blake (as Courier) and his video in which “ a black man can go out for a jog and make it home ”. Inspirational gay NFL players at Casino.org. Blake's chosen artists: Beyonce , Paul Simon...
Jan 17, 2022•10 min
In this bonus mini-episode, Flint-based alumni Furillostar introduces his new single, DWNLD which drops today. And as ever, a London shout-out to Mamma Star! Episode transcription here . FURILLOSTAR’s linktree can be found here. His full Key of Q interview can be found here . 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 ...
Jan 11, 2022•10 min
Featuring new material made public for the first time, pop singer Aruan discusses his five favourite songs plus the one track that he'd chosen as a gateway song into his catalogue. Series 2 of In the Key of Q will begin on 1 March 2022. Support the podcast at our Patreon page for as little as £3 per month. Transcript here . Aruan’s band Furiku on Spotify and Apple Music . Aruan on Spotify and Apple Music . Aruan's chosen artists: Prince , David Bowie , Stevie Wonder , Aretha Franklin , Madonna A...
Jan 10, 2022•11 min
Featuring new material made public for the first time, singer Ty McKinnie discusses his five favourite songs plus the one track that he'd chosen as a gateway song into his catalogue. Series 2 of In the Key of Q will begin on 1 March 2022. Links: Ty’s forever home online . Transcription here . Me. Him. Us. A sexual health awareness project for gay and bisexual men from Black, South Asian and other ethnic minority communities. Ty's chosen artists: Brandy , Tori Kelly , Whitney Houston , Nat King C...
Jan 03, 2022•15 min
Featuring new material made public for the first time, pop rock singer Matt Fishel discusses his five favourite songs plus the one track that he'd chosen as a gateway song into his catalogue. Series 2 of In the Key of Q will begin on 1 March 2022. Transcription is available here . Matt’s forever home . Matt on YouTube , Facebook , Twitter and Instagram . Matt's chosen artists: Madonna , Manic Street Preachers , Prince , Pet Shop Boys , Seal Matt's gateway song, Radio Friendly Pop Song . In the K...
Dec 27, 2021•12 min
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 (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 e...
Dec 20, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 41
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 acces...
Dec 20, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 40
‘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 c...
Dec 13, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 39
‘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...
Dec 06, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 38
‘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 e...
Nov 29, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 37
‘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...
Nov 22, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 36
‘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,...
Nov 15, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 35
‘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 Nor...
Nov 08, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 34
‘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 o...
Nov 01, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 33
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....
Oct 26, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 32
‘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 performi...
Oct 18, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 31
‘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...
Oct 11, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 30
