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- Dec 23, 202541 min
The Greatest Bits From The Past 3 Seasons
Christmas has come early as Jake selects some of his favourite bits from the last 3 seasons. Really just a reminder to go back and listen to the episodes you've missed - there have been some brilliant conversations - wishing everyone a Happy New Year and thank you for listening to Queer The Music in 2025! We'd love to hear from you - get in touch via instagram @queerthemusicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Dec 16, 202547 min
A Queer Year In Music with Self Esteem
For this special episode of Queer The Music Jake is joined by the brilliant Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem. With a critically acclaimed new album, a concert tour and book under her belt this year, the pair have plenty to catch up on. Listen as Jake and Rebecca discuss their highlights of the year in queer music, answer questions from listeners, reveal what 2026 has in store for them and tell us who they’ll be kissing under the mistletoe. We'd love to hear from you - let us know who you would like to hear on Queer The Music - you can get in touch via instagram @queerthemusicpodcast or leave us a review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Nov 18, 202551 min
'Epic' by Faith No More - with Roddy Bottum
It's our season finale and we're delighted to be joined by Roddy Bottum, best known as the keyboardist of Faith No More. Back in 1990 Roddy found himself in the spotlight in the rock world as its first openly gay star. In this special episode Jake and Roddy celebrate Faith No More's breakthrough hit 'Epic' and they discuss what it was like to be the only out queer in rock, on tour with Guns N' Roses and Metallica, his important friendship with Courtney Love and Curt Kobain and his brilliant memoir 'The Royal We'. Thank you for listening to Series 3 of Queer The Music! Keep an eye out for some special bonus episodes dropping next month... We'd love to hear from you - let us know who you would like us to feature on Queer The Music @queerthemusicpodcast via Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Nov 11, 202546 min
'Grace Kelly' by Mika
This week on Queer The Music we celebrate Grace Kelly - the debut single from Multi-platinum, BRIT Award-winning, and Grammy nominated global pop visionary Mika. Listen to Jake and Mika's fascinating conversation about Mika's childhood, the struggles he faced, how he found sanctuary through music, his creative process and how he created the hit single Grace Kelly which shot to the top of the UK charts and stayed there for 5 whole weeks. Mika's new single Modern Times is out now. We'd love to hear from you - let us know who you would like to hear on Queer The Music - you can get in touch via Instagram @queerthemusicpodcast or leave us a review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Nov 4, 202551 min
'Queen' by Perfume Genius
This week's episode celebrates the anthemic song 'Queen' by Perfume Genius. Singer-songwriter Mike Hadreas aka Perfume Genius first emerged around 2010, his music has been described as ‘dreamy and melancholic’, ‘grandiose yet intimate’ and over the course of seven studio albums he continues to shapeshift while still sounding completely himself. He joins Jake to talk about the making of the song, the video, his creative process, influences and his brilliant latest album 'Glory'. Perfume Genius is currently on tour in the UK before heading to Australia. He is playing at the Roundhouse in London on the 11th of November - check his website for other shows. https://perfumegenius.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Oct 28, 202555 min
The B-52s - with Kate Pierson
This week is a big one - we are celebrating the iconic The B-52's. A band that paved the way for queer artists through their unapologetic on-stage identity and camp aesthetic. Their non-conformist attitude and unique sound has had a huge and lasting impact on rock and pop music - you can witness their influence on artists from Boy George to Chappell Roan. Jake credits them with the very existence of The Scissor Sisters and was thrilled to speak to one of his all-time musical heroes Kate Pierson for this special episode. We'd love to hear from you! Please send any comments or questions to us on Instagram @queerthemusicpodcast If you or someone you love is dealing with mental health issues, help and resources are available here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Oct 21, 202545 min
‘My Lady of Mercy' by The Last Dinner Party
Joining Jake Shears for this episode are Abigail and Georgia from one of the most talked-about bands of the moment…The Last Dinner Party. 2024 was a huge year for them; they landed a deal with Island Records, released their critically acclaimed debut album, 'Prelude to Ecstasy', supported The Rolling Stones, Lana Del Ray, Florence and the Machine and The Arctic Monkeys, and topped it off with sold-out solo tours and two Brit Awards. It seems there’s no stopping this indie-rock, baroque-pop band, their second studio album 'From The Pyre' has just dropped and they’re off on a huge, international tour so we're lucky Abigail and Georgia made time to drop into the Queer The Music studio to talk about their creative process, how they met, what Queer music means to them and the meaning behind their song 'My Lady of Mercy'. We'd love to hear from you - please get in touch via Instagram @queerthemusicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Oct 13, 202532 min
‘Not My Father’s Son’ from Kinky Boots with Billy Porter - Part 2
Welcome to the second part of the legendary Billy Porter on Queer The Music with Jake’s Shears where we hear the Tony, Grammy and Emmy award winner talk about his queer musical influences, politics, Pose and how playing Pray Tell, the flamboyant Master of Ceremonies in the New York City ballroom scene, changed Billy’s life. We'd love to hear from you, please get in touch via Instagram @queerthemusicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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About Queer The Music: Jake Shears On The Songs That Changed Lives
Jake Shears celebrates the anthems that have dominated dancefloors and shaped queer lives. Throughout the history of popular music, queer artists have made huge contributions - often at great expense and risk to themselves personally and professionally. This podcast shines a spotlight on those who trailblazed paths towards self-expression. Join Scissor Sisters’ frontman Jake Shears and his guests as he unearths these important stories song by song. Executive Producers: Alice Williams, Dan BorrelliProducer: Debbie KilbrideDirector: Oisín BickleyProject Manager: Claudia MantleProduction Manager: Amy HainstockProduction Team: Lauren Baugh, Esther DuckworthResearcher: Karine Sebatware
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