Happy Days! The Icon himself CAZWELL drops by the podcast to talk about his new double CD "Hits All Over Your Face: The Peace Biscuit Collection". We also dive into the deep end to talk his 20+ year career in music, the state of queer representation, what's coming next, and we check out a couple of new tracks from the album.
PLUS! It's more new music from:
Chloe Stankowski, GINAxC, Grace of Arc, HERDD, Lynney Williamson, Martin Yates, Midnight Pool Party, NEONshe, and Tark & Matt Wright.
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We’re honoured to have Canadian Rock Royalty, Legend, andIcon Carole Pope with us to chat all about her upcoming Atlantic Canadian tour, her music, the industry, and the many projects she has going on.
PLUS! We have loads of new music from the global LGBTQ musiccommunity including new releases from:
BE LIKE MILO, Dan Jarman, David Houle, Dimitris Nezis, JayAquarious, Luke Bentlay, Rich Hennessy, Thundermoon, Tyra Whitson, Unpolished, and Vanden!
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This episode we're talking wellness and specifically about the details, recovery, and all the things to consider for queer partners post stroke with Australian PHD candidate William Kokay.
William brings finding from his recent paper "How do LGBTQI+ stroke survivors and their partners experience sex and sexuality after stroke?" to what is a very important the conversation. The world of queer relationships has its own unique considerations when talking about wellness. And when one partner suffers a life altering experience, the other steps into the care giver role. And we're discussion all the many layers.
PLUS! It's a new release party as we have brand new music from:
Adam Noviello, Chokichi Da Kage, daena, Helen Counts, KittyBass, KUSHYKUSH, Michael T Ogilvie, Pearl, and Sallie Mae!
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We sit down with rising pop sensation Aidan Jones for a vibrant conversation about his music and artistry. With standout tracks like “Boyfriend”, “Isn’t He Pretty”, and “Kiss”, Aidan is redefining what male pop can look and sound like for a new queer generation. His songs blend heartfelt storytelling with polished production, capturing the same warmth and joy that make Heartstopper so beloved, only in musical form. Get ready to discover Aidan Jones!
PLUS! We also have brand new music from:
Aaron Dinning, Arlesque, Bobby Marks, Fox Revett, LADSCLUB, Ralphy, Shelectro, VØDIM, and Zeke Forever feat. HIJACK95.
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YeeHaw! We gone country! Yes indeedy, the Boot Scootin' Boogie came a knockin' and we answered. We're thrilled to have rising country star Ry Rivers in our guest seat, and we get into all the details on his recent releases "Kiss A Cowboy" and "Neon Moon", his cover of the Brooks & Dunn classic. And we chat being queer in country music and what's around the corner as he gets ready to take country music by storm!
PLUS! We also have brand new music from:
Andrew Nolan, Elliot Bam, Faultlines, Flynn Faye, Julia Jade, Nic Dantes, Ray Curenton, Tom Nethersole and Jax Giles-Webb, Vanden, and whereisroamer with Belladr3am.
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It's season 6! Yes we've closed a season out only to open another. And to kick off what will surely be the best season yet, we have Beauty Influencer and Entrepreneur Jake Smith with us to chat all about his journey and evolution from small rural town to Big City Icon! We're talking makeup on men, fashion, creating business networks and much, much more.
PLUS! We have a hot lineup of brand new releases from some incredible 2SLGBTQIA+ artists including:
Come To Mine, Envi Jordan, Gabriel Munoz, Karde BBY, KARLOU, mani, Mariela, Moore, Paul David and Justin Ryan, the Rescue Rangerz, and Sunny Daydream with Reid Zakos.
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This episode we chat with Nova Scotian multidisciplinary artist Dawn Web who will be telling us all about their upcoming Halifax Fringe Festival show RED CORNER from their book of the same name. And we’ll also be getting a special vivekreading by Dawn of one of their pieces from RED CORNER.
PLUS! This episode we also have new music from Austin Warren, CD Rose, JayLing, Kye Arnot, Luke Vella, Outer Shapes, Pearl Does Country, Savage Penguin, Tasos P. And ChristosK, The Mannequins, and Vivek Shraya.
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Part 2 of our conversation with Queer Therapist Jay Holt as we continue to celebrate Pride. Our in-depth conversation concludes as we chat about the affects the world have on us as a community and Pride as a whole. We're taking the convo to lots of places but always bringing it back to a place of positivity and hope.
PLUS! This episode we also have new music from Adam Renz, Anthony Mascia, Baileigh Jane, BLUTH, Downupright, Fedge, Gemma Laurence, Heather Paterson, Huntington, Jayden McKenzie with Keith McMillan, and The Noisy.
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Queer Therapist Jay Holt returns to celebrate Pride with us. This is part 1 of a special in-depth conversation tackling how we can use the arts as a coping mechanism. The 2SLGBTQIA+ community is being impacted by global politics and anxiety and stress because of it continues to rise. We get into some strategies to combat that anxiety, trade some tips and tricks we use. and recognize that dance can be a form of queer rebellion in the face of it all. Buckle up for lots of great chat!
PLUS! We have new music from Bennett Eliott, Emory Parker, Gilla, Jaden Cornelious, Jordan Bradley, Kfir, MONA, Shay Mykell, and Steven Taetz.
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Yeah you heard me, he's like Kirby! Envi Jordan is here with his debut single "Dreamland (Kirby)" and it's going to have you bop, bop, boppin' along! We chat all about the journey to the debut single, the impact the divas - Janet, Kylie, Madonna - had on his artistry, and discovering Tom Aspaul!
PLUS! New music from:
Ale Alejandro, Cozmic Cat with G.Roy and Gizelle Grace, Forever Forever, Jackette Knightley, Jay Allan, Jayse Vegas, Roi Soleil, Saige Noelle, and Sweet Lily Love.
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Buckle Up for a phenomenal conversation with Canadian rising music star MINT SIMON as we celebrate the release of their stellar new album CHIMERA. We're chatting all about the music, the industry, Mint Simon's upcoming solo set this summer at OSHEAGA, and much, much more. Plus hear some tunes from Chimera!
AND we also have new music from:
Es. Hampton, Greynight, JAYMZE, Joel Christian, Luck Iris, Rita De Los Angeles, and SoundCup.
Cover Photo by Mathieu Samson
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Get Ready to Rumble! Canada's LESS KILLJOY is here with some Tough Talks aka her new event that marries mental health conversation with a music concert. And we're chatting all about it. It's been some time since we have had a chance to catch up so we're really having fun on this episode. Plus we hear some LK tunes!
AND we also have new music from:
Bitch Stick, Brivon, Cramos, Dale Frost, Flynn Faye, Frank Bailoni, Kristen Ford, and LTtheMonk.
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It's a SUPER-SIZED episode because we are joined by the sublimely talented and inspiring Art Ross of Canadian duo PILLOW FITE. We talk about the music, the industry, the tumultuous landscape of touring these days for queer artists, the importance of supporting queer art, and so much more.
PLUS! Not only do we check out some Pillow Fite music off their recent album "Hard Feelings, Soft Promises", BUT we also have new music from more queer artists including:
Amelie, Bryan Ruby, Lips Speak Louder, Matt Wright, SEYMOUR, SNG, Sweet Lily Love, and Travie Austin/Brad Kemp.
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Pride season is almost here and we're getting the party started early with Freya Milliken, one of the artists headlining the music stage at this year's Halifax Out Fest. We get into the nitty gritty about writing ditties and the hurdles of being a young up and comer in the music scene.
PLUS! New music from all hers, Andrew Mitch, Jason Justly, Kellyn Marie Goler, Luke Vella, Matthew Presidente, Ralphy Grey, Saint Morales, Samira Hills, and TUTA!
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It's a jam packed episode filled with a power pack fusion of great chat and awesome music and featuring Toronto music artist and podcaster JAYMZE! It's been a big year for JAYMZE as he continues to build his music discography of nostalgic dance hits and take us to new and exciting places via his podcast Wikkid! So naturally, we had to talk all about it. And hear his music of course.
PLUS we have more brand new music from Avery Friedman, dyl~, Ian Abel, Jzmyn, Lydia Von Hof, Mama Silver, NOX, Rhian, RICHGA, and Travie Austin.
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Out Loud is thrilled to have iconic queer comedian Robert Watson, creator of Canada's GayAF Comedy, join us on the podcast. Robert is hitting the wild Canadian roads with GayAF comedy for an eastern tour with the incoparable Ava Val and Robert is here to tell us all about it and talk all things comedy!
PLUS! We have brand new music from:
Dulce, Good Sol, Jackette Knightley, Kay Nova, Kyle Waves, Mint Simon and Tafari Anthony, Rita De Los Angeles, SALT LAMP, Sarophin, Sub-Radio, Teyo, and ThomasDave!
Catch Robert and the GayAF Comedy Tour out on the road!
Tickets, Show Dates, and Details:
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What a special episode! We are treated to a truly engaging conversation with legendary Canadian Singer/Songwriter Kele Fleming. We chat about her music, entering the world of remixing, our shared love of Jane Siberry, and so much more.
PLUS! New music from:
Casual Cries for Help, Cramos, Envi Jordan, Leonardo Martinez, Lila Gray, Mary Jennings, RYANN, SOBBRS, Yawny Blew and amir.
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We have a very special holiday episode for our Out Loud friends! We got to sit down with Jessica Vaughn, also known as the artist LACES and President of HEAD BTCH Music, to talk all about the phenomenal collaboration with the Ally Coalition for the new multi-artist compilation Sleigh the Holidays, Vol.1
PLUS! We have brand new holiday music from:
Breagh Isabel, Brye, Gay Hollywood, Jackette Knight, Maty Noyes, Paul David, Raging Flowers, Rhian! & Raewyn Guerrero, Skyler Cocco, and Steven Taetz.
OUT LOUD: Named one of the Top 100 Best LGBTQ Podcasts by FeedSpot!
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Colin Craveiro of BC folk/pop band Sail Cassady is featured this episode in a truly engaging conversation about new song ‘Finally, I’ and the adventures of creating music.
PLUS! New music from:
BAYWUD, Bianca Bridge, Brad Wolfe, Electrosexual, Julia Dales, Lea Stylez, Vincent DiGeronimo, and Xavier Flowers.
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An indepth and engaging conversation with LGBTQ counseling intern Jay Holt discussing the creative energy of artistry, re-energizing your artistic soul when you feel stuck, and discovering the artist within you that you never knew was there.
PLUS! New music from:
Emma Viivaca, Jafeth Jacobs, Levi Dublin, Lucky Iris, Mars Aspen, OK Naledi, Preston Faye, Stemin, and SUPERSAURUS.
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