Episode 257 features the words and music of Ahli, a pop singer/songwriter from Nashville, TN. In this episode, Ahli talks about what it was like growing up in a conservative town while discovering their identity plus advice for those who are currently living in more conservative areas.
The songs featured in this episode: “Ghost” and “Past Life”
Follow Ahli online at ahlismusic.com
http://patreon.com/join/homoground
Full transcription of Ahli’s story:
Same ground, different sound. You’re on Homoground. This is Ali from Stockton, New Jersey. I identify as a pansexual gender-neutral. I grew up in Stockton, New Jersey. It’s a really small rural town on the Delaware River. It’s biggest claim to fame is that we’re pretty close to where Washington crossed. I grew up in a more divided area. People would go to Pride in Pennsylvania, but there would also be people who fly the Confederate flag where I went to high school.. In high school, it wasn’t the best place to come out for a lot of reasons. One of them was there weren’t a lot of people who were out. I probably knew like definitely finger counting the amount of people who were LGBT and all of them were in the closet and not really outspoken about it. I think everybody was kind of in that zone like it’s kind of a toss up. We’re not really sure what to do. And it just kind of spread to me. I was like, OK, like, I definitely like girls, but I’m gonna hold off on that.
I waited till my senior year when I had transferred out and gone to boarding school. I was 200 miles away from my parents before I told them. I was like, hey, I am pansexual.
You can read the full transcript of Ahli’s story on our patreon.
CREDITS
This episode was produced and hosted by Lynn Casper.
Intro Jingle by data.data.data
Transcription was made possible by Queer Public Podcast who let us use their transcription software.
Our affiliate sponsor for this episode is Pride Counseling. Homoground listeners receive a 1 week free trial when they sign up through this link. We also receive commission from each sign up that becomes a paid member. These funds helps us produce episodes like this 🙂
-
vincethealien – Los Angeles, California [Episode #267]
Powered by RedCircle
Vincethealien is an outsider with a meaning to be on the inside. Desperately trying to understand people, love, sex and pain – while desperately seeking to find freedom through it all. His music is the record of his mission to find a planet, a people, or just a person, to connect with.
Follow vincethealien on Instagram, Twitter and SoundCloud.
Songs featured in this episode:
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider contributing to our Patreon to support this free podcast.
http://patreon.com/join/homogroundTo help us create a transcription of this episode, please donate to our Patreon to support our transcription efforts.
CREDITS
This interview was recorded and produced by D Orxata
Executive Producer: Lynn Casper
SPONSORS
Struggling with business financials? Homoground uses SusieQ Bookkeeping, a motley crew of queer bookkeepers and accountants who love the finances as much as you love your business. At SQB they know that entrepreneurs of all kinds need to spend their time doing what they love and growing, not worrying about payroll and taxes. SQB provides financial and administrative support to all industries tailored to your needs.
Schedule a consultation today! -
Terra Lopez of Rituals of Mine – Los Angeles, California [#Episode 247]
Terra Lopez of Los Angeles, CA based Rituals of Mine speaks about her upcoming album, live performances, and why she changed her project name from Crayon Sister to Rituals of Mine with Homoground correspondent Maia Macdonald (Kid in the Attic, Brooklyn NY)
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider contributing to our Patreon to support this free podcast.
http://patreon.com/join/homogroundTranscription of Terra’s story:
“Nowadays with social media, it’s a lot of work to be vulnerable. It’s a lot of work to be present online and to put yourself out there every single day, but its also very rewarding. It has given me the motivation to continue going in the industry when fans connect and come up to me at shows to talk about mental health, insecurities, or how our music is able to keep them going. Me sharing my journey with mental health and suicide prevention has helped them in their own way. It’s pretty remarkable. It continues to keep me open. Anytime that I’m feeling insecure thinking, “oh god, maybe I share too much.” To hear feedback and that it’s actually helping other folks makes me think, “this is what I’m meant to do and I’m going to keep doing it.” To me, that’s success and the type of energy exchange that I want to have with people while I’m doing this, is to be 100 percent authentic, so that everyone can feel comfortable and safe at our shows and safe in in music in general.”
You can read the full transcript of Terra’s interview on our patreon.
CREDITS
This episode was recorded and produced by Maia Macdonald.
Executive Producer: Lynn Casper
Intro Jingle by data.data.data
Interview transcription by Major Davis.
Transcription was made possible by Queer Public Podcast who let us use their transcription software.
-
Mylo Choy – Brooklyn, NY [Episode #256]
Episode #256 features the words and music of Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Mylo Choy. In this episode, Mylo talks about artistic expression and collaborations within a solo music project, how to experience sadness without getting stuck dwelling in the feeling, lessons learned from being raised in a Buddhist family and more.
The songs featured in order of appearance:
“All The Sun”, “Meet Me in the Middle” and “Tides” from their EP “Night is Like the Ocean” plus “Kolea’s First Journey” from their 2017 album “Delta“.Follow Mylo online at mylochoy.com
Buy their music on bandcamp mylochoy.bandcamp.comFull Transcription of Mylo’s story:
Hello, I’m Mylo Choy. I live in Brooklyn, New York. Most of my career has been working with youth and making art and music. They seem different, but a lot of them are the same because all of it is about how people feel. *laughs* This E.P “Night is like the Ocean” was recorded upstate in Livingston Manor, New York. A friend of a friend is the engineer and producer on it. I’ve worked with him several times. First, with my old band Small Talk and I just really liked his vibe. And also the recording studio is this house that has windows all the way around and you can see the snow. Winter is such a great time to record because you really can’t do much else. I just always like working with him. It’s really nice to work with someone where you could ask someone their honest opinion and they’ll tell you and they’ll always go with your decision at the end of the day, because I am such a control freak, especially when it comes to art things. I think because it’s so personal. I’d like to get to a point where I’m a little more collaborative.
You can read the full transcript of Mylo’s story on our patreon.
CREDITS
This episode was recorded and produced by Maia Macdonald.
Executive Production and End Credits hosted by Lynn Casper
Intro Jingle by data.data.data
Transcription was made possible by Queer Public Podcast who let us use their transcription software.
Our affiliate sponsor for this episode is Pride Counseling. Homoground listeners receive a 1 week free trial when they sign up through this link. We also receive commission from each sign up that becomes a paid member. These funds helps us produce episodes like this 🙂
