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In this episode the Southern Queeries podcast talks with Rigel Gemini, all around creative, tech. professional, creative artist, and queer influencer. They discuss his journey to the south, what keeps him motivated, and the next steps in his journey.
To keep up with him you can find his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other music platforms. For social media, just search for Rigel Gemini on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. His music videos are available on YouTube, including the lyric video for his latest single, Snapped. Some of his other visually stunning videos include Gorgeois, I Can’t, and Day & Night.
If you liked this episode, follow the Southern Queeries podcast and check out their other episodes! You can also keep up with them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram by searching Southern Queeries. To keep up with India, go to indiabastien.com, and to keep up with Aubree go to aubreecalvin.com
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CREDITS
The interview segment in this episode was produced by India Bastien and Aubree Calvin of Southern Queeries.
Executive production by Casper
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Emily Wells – New York, NY [Episode #240]
Episode #240 is up featuring a conversation between Emily Wells and Homoground host Maia Macdonald. Emily gives us tons of insight behind her latest album “This World is too ______ for you” and the process behind orchestrating her live performance.
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http://patreon.com/join/homogroundTranscription of Emily’s story:
” I guess you kind of have to compartmentalize the processes. So when I was writing the record, for instance, and when I’ve written any records, I find that my process hones over the years. I go into a different kind of self-hood, I would say, and I allow myself to go into that, and I really limit any performances, which is a bit of a luxury. You kind of have to get really scrappy and frugal. Just tour your ass off and then try to make room for yourself to be a maker and not a minstrel. I engage a lot with literature during this period and poetry, and I’m really interested in the mind and how the mind works. All of these things are all connected. And all of that can, if you’re open, become part of the songs as well. So I just try to be that “self” and try to write songs. Almost simply, especially this record, I forced myself that they had to pass the Casio Test. I don’t have a proper piano in my studio, so if I could play it on this old Casio keyboard and sing along with it, and it still was emotional and still was a “good song”, then it passed. Otherwise, it was out. That helps me not get too caught in the… You have some nights where you’re working on things and you start to dabble into the production side of it, which is really fun and can be a great release. But I still had to step away at the end of each song. Then you move into recording mode, then you move into editor mode, then you move into insane person mode, actually making the final decisions, and then you move into like an intern at your label trying to like make it work, you know.”
You can read the full transcript of Emily’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 D Orxata
Transcription was made possible by Queer Public Podcast who let us use their transcription software.
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Cruisin Records: Lonesome Leash / LAL / Holodeck Heart / Wizard Apprentice / Loamlands / Nana Grizol / Slashed Tires / ManDate / Danny Denial / Old Dark House [Episode #266]
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In this episode of Homoground, you’ll hear music from bands on Cruisin Records.Cruisin Records is a label created to support Queer artists. It is run by Theo Hilton (Nana Grizol), Clyde Petersen (Your Heart Breaks/ManDate) and Darby Cox based in New Orleans, Anacortes, and Philadelphia. The label emerged from long conversations between Clyde Petersen and Theo Hilton about how to support the amazing musicians they’ve met over years of creating music and touring.Theo, Clyde and Darby will be joining us at this month’s HomoTime event on Sunday, February 28 at 3pm ET to discuss what its like running a record label and answering any questions you have. We’ll also be joined by Cruisin Records artists: Danny Denial and Wizard Apprentice who are also featured on this episode. This event is free but you will need to RSVP to get the zoom link.Below are the artists featured in this episode in order of appearance. Their artist name, location and song featured is listed beneath their photo.
Lonesome Leash – Los Angeles, California – “Ghost in The Garden”
LAL – Toronto, Canada – “Wild Flowers”
Holodeck Heart – Seattle, Washington / Portland, Oregon – “Janeway & Seven”
Wizard Apprentice – Los Angeles, California – “Betrayal Internalized”
Loamlands – Durham, North Carolina – “How Do You See Me”
Nana Grizol – New Orleans, Louisiana – “We Carry the Feeling”
Slashed Tires – Seattle, Washington – “Lost Distance”
ManDate – Seattle, Washington – “Alternate History”
Danny Denial – Seattle, Washington – “White Tears, Fake Queers” (Feat. Rat Queen, Dirty Dirty, Slow Elk & Razor Clam)
Old Dark House – Seattle, Washington – “Through The Trees”
CREDITS
This episode was produced by Casper
Homoground Theme Song by data.data.data
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Homophonix Artist Interviews with Rainbow Riots, Mandy Rich, Kristian Kaspersen, Jessie Lloyd and Zan. [Episode #260]
This episode features snippets from interviews with musicians from the HOMOPHONIX podcast.
The aim of the HOMOPHONIX podcast is to introduce songwriters and the stories behind some of their songs. These brave independent music makers identify as part of the LGBTIQ+ community. The interviews centre around their music, not their gender or sexuality. There are some amazing stories to be told, from some incredible talent, through some beautiful tracks. Each artist’s episode contains 3 tracks and some chat in under 30 minutes.
The choice to do this podcast is not to further segregate the queer from the straight community, but rather to help normalise the human experience that is reflected in song. To share our thoughts as creative LGBTIQ people to each other, and others. Music has the power to heal, to inspire, to bring people together. There are still places in the world where being of a different sexuality is not accepted, is feared, is frowned upon, or is illegal. LGBTIQ youth face a much greater risk of depression, substance use, and suicide, due to the bullying and isolation they experience from their peers, their families, or society at large. Things are changing, and for the better – if any of these artists and their music can help make someone’s life more hopeful and positive, then that makes creating this network and podcast worth it.
Most of the people you will hear, you may not have heard, or even heard of. People who are not ‘household’ names, who are not backed by large labels with huge promotional powers. In fact, it’s their independence that makes them powerful. These writers are diligently producing their own music stemming from a deep desire and instinct to share their experiences and thoughts.
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http://patreon.com/join/homogroundBelow are the artists featured in this episode in order of appearance. Their artist name, location and song featured is listed beneath their photo. Please click on their photo or name to find out more information and access their full interview on Homophonix.com
RAINBOW RIOTS – Stockholm, Sweden
Song featured: “Freedom”
MANDY RICH – Stockholm, Sweden
Song featured: “Regnbågarnas Stad ( City of Rainbows )”
KRISTIAN KASPERSEN – Stockholm, Sweden
Song featured: “Queer at Heart”
JESSIE LLOYD – Melbourne, Australia
Song featured: “Other Side of the Room”
ZAN – Melbourne, Australia
Song featured: “Salafi Secrets”EPISODE SPONSOR
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CREDITS
This episode was produced by Vinn Pitcher of Homophonix.com
Editing assistance from Kim Andersson
Executive production and intro/outro by Lynn Casper
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