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CREDITS
This episode was recorded and produced by Erin McGregor of Queer Public.
Executive Producer: Lynn Casper
Intro Jingle by data.data.data
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Southern Queeries Interview with Rigel Gemini [Episode #265]
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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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How COVID-19 is impacting LGBTQIA musicians [Episode #255]
With the rise of COVID-19 cases, many steps are being taken to prevent the spread and ensure people’s safety. This is leaving many people out of work and affecting their sources of income. For musicians, it is resulting in the cancellation of live events and tours, which is how many musicians generate their income. LGBTQIA musicians already face many struggles and having to cancel their main sources of income and a way that they’re able to connect with their communities is a huge blow.
During this time, Homoground hosted a virtual panel to hear from musicians in our LGBTQIA community who are being affected by COVID-19 and to discuss ways that we as a community can help each other, as well as come up with solutions to alternative ways to survive financially during this time.
We heard directly from:
Terra Lopez (Rituals of Mine)
Lauren Denitzio (Worriers)
Kim Villagant (Kimmortal)
+ moreContinue this discussion and find support on the Homoground Discord.
We will be posting more events like this on our Patreon, including skillshares and more panel discussions on specific topics that came up during this panel.
Resources mentioned on this call:
Virtual Music Events Directory: A Calendar of Livestreaming events plus a Livestreaming Tool Directory with resources to setting up your own livestream https://docs.google.com/document/d/11wWL_7I4BG76t0V2kw1a4yIeWxUSfGwMQFYdUWAgSnA/preview#heading%3Dh.6p7nn4acptfw
She Shreds Magazine: List of resources for musicians. General plus state specific resources. They will continue to update it: https://sheshredsmag.com/covid-19-resources-for-musicians/
Freelance Artist Resources: This list is specifically designed to serve freelance artists, and those interested in supporting the independent artist community. This includes, but is not limited to, actors, designers, producers, technicians, stage managers, musicians, composers, choreographers, visual artists, filmmakers, craft artists, teaching artists, dancers, writers & playwrights, photographers, etc. https://covid19freelanceartistresource.wordpress.com/
Artist Relief Tree: A new fund created to financially support artists who are affected by cancellations due to COVID-19.
https://artistrelieftree.com/
MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund: To help address the concerns of the industry during this time, MusiCares have expanded their services to include lost income due to the cancellation of scheduled gigs or performances due to Coronavirus/COVID-19 precautionary measures. https://www.grammy.com/musicares/get-help/musicares-coronavirus-relief-fund
Women in Sound: An ongoing list of free and discounted educational resources, software licenses, webinars, online courses, and enjoyable media for these uncertain times. https://www.womeninsound.com/covid19-resources
Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund: Relief Fund for musicians with canceled work. Musicians can apply for financial assistance. People who have $$ can also donate to this fund. https://equalsound.org/project/corona-relief-fund/
Corona Virus Resource List: A comprehensive list of TONS of resources (general, not musician/artist specific, but very useful): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rcan4C_e6OBFBI5bUn7MtYK74Ab-WarxyJmDvZUI_YA/mobilebasicThis episode is brought to you by TERRORBIRD MEDIA, a queer-owned music marketing company who encourages you to directly support independent artists wherever you can, today and always: Buy records and merch directly from artists or their labels, and send yourself or a homebound pal a musical care package! Subscribe to their patreon, or even donate directly via their preferred payment app. For more suggestions and info on how – and who – you can help, follow @terrorbirdmedia on Twitter and Instagram.
/// Technology to host this panel is made possible by Composites Collective, operating at the intersection of design & technology, behavioral sciences and technology. http://compositescollective.com \\\
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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.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider contributing to our Patreon to support this free podcast.
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.
