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Queer The Music: Jake Shears On The Songs That Changed Lives

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Mercury Studios

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 Producer: Alice Williams, Producer: Debbie Kilbride, Research: Mark Wood and Luke Wheatley

#25

The B-52s (with Kate Pierson)

This week is a big one - we are celebrating the iconic The B52's. A band that paved the wa... more

28 Oct 2025

52 MINS

52:06

28 Oct 2025

#24

‘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-a... more

20 Oct 2025

40 MINS

40:45

20 Oct 2025

#23

‘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 Sh... more

13 Oct 2025

22 MINS

22:03

13 Oct 2025

#22

‘Not My Father’s Son’ from Kinky Boots with Billy Porter Part 1

Queer The Music this week celebrates the multi-award winning actor, singer and activistBil... more

07 Oct 2025

44 MINS

44:50

07 Oct 2025

#21

'Statue In The Square' by Kae Tempest

Kae Tempest joins Jake Shears to talk about his song 'Statue In The Square'. With two Merc... more

30 Sep 2025

42 MINS

42:19

30 Sep 2025

#20

‘Raw Deal’ by Judas Priest with Rob Halford Part 2

This episode is the second part of Jake's interview with The Metal God himself, Rob Halfor... more

22 Sep 2025

28 MINS

28:28

22 Sep 2025

#19

‘Raw Deal’ by Judas Priest with Rob Halford Part 1

Welcome to Series 3 of Queer The Music! We're kicking off with an absolute icon from the w... more

16 Sep 2025

37 MINS

37:19

16 Sep 2025

#18

'The Power of Love' by Frankie Goes To Hollywood - with Holly Johnson

In this festive edition of Queer the Music Jake sits down with the iconic Holly Johnson, t... more

19 Dec 2024

47 MINS

47:26

19 Dec 2024

#17

’It’s a Sin’ by Pet Shop Boys with Neil Tennant

It's the Season Finale of Queer The Music and we have a big one for you! It's none other t... more

03 Dec 2024

57 MINS

57:48

03 Dec 2024

#16

'Take Your Mama' by Scissor Sisters

Have you heard the news?? Scissors Sisters are reforming and going on tour next May so for... more

26 Nov 2024

47 MINS

47:05

26 Nov 2024

#15

‘Midnight Radio’ from Hedwig and the Angry Inch with John Cameron Mitchell

This episode celebrates the song 'Midnight Radio', by Stephen Trask, the epic finale song ... more

19 Nov 2024

52 MINS

52:01

19 Nov 2024

#14

'Free Yourself' by Jessie Ware

Queer The Music not only shines a light on songs by queer artists but also those that have... more

12 Nov 2024

46 MINS

46:01

12 Nov 2024

#13

'Explode' by Big Freedia

In this episode of Queer The Music we’re shining a light on an incredible artist as we cel... more

05 Nov 2024

38 MINS

38:26

05 Nov 2024

#12

'Glacier' by John Grant

This week on Queer The Music we welcome the great singer songwriter John Grant to talk abo... more

29 Oct 2024

50 MINS

50:58

29 Oct 2024

#11

'Tutti Frutti' by Little Richard

This week on Queer The Music we celebrate the phenomenal artist Little Richard and his gro... more

22 Oct 2024

43 MINS

43:10

22 Oct 2024

#10

'Standing In The Way of Control' by Gossip - with Beth Ditto

We're back with Season 2 of 'Queer The Music' and what better way to kick off this series ... more

15 Oct 2024

44 MINS

44:00

15 Oct 2024

#9

'Fast Slow Disco' by St Vincent

We have a bonus episode for you! Join us as we are celebrating the brilliant ‘Fast Slow Di... more

09 Apr 2024

47 MINS

47:30

09 Apr 2024

#8

'Going To A Town' by Rufus Wainwright

For our last episode of this current series we celebrate the brilliant 'Going To A Town' b... more

05 Mar 2024

40 MINS

40:11

05 Mar 2024

#7

'1950' by King Princess

The hit '1950' is the focus of this week's episode - Jake speaks to American singer, songw... more

27 Feb 2024

44 MINS

44:07

27 Feb 2024

#6

‘King’ by Years and Years with Olly Alexander

This episode celebrates ahit from 2015 that went straight to the top of the UK Charts and ... more

20 Feb 2024

34 MINS

34:47

20 Feb 2024

#5

'Fuck The Pain Away' by Peaches

Cult feminist musician and artist, Peaches exploded onto the music scene in 2000 with her ... more

13 Feb 2024

34 MINS

34:47

13 Feb 2024

#4

‘A Little Respect’ by Erasure with Andy Bell

Andy Bell was out and proud from the get go, fronting synth pop duo Erasure who sold over ... more

06 Feb 2024

30 MINS

30:02

06 Feb 2024

#3

'I Do This All The Time' by Self Esteem

Since leaving her Indie band ‘Slow Club’ and going solo Rebecca Lucy Taylor (aka Self Este... more

30 Jan 2024

37 MINS

37:16

30 Jan 2024

#2

‘You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real’ by Sylvester with Jeanie Tracy

This episode celebrates trailblazing diva Sylvester James and his iconic disco anthem ‘You... more

30 Jan 2024

50 MINS

50:50

30 Jan 2024

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