Queer the Music with Jake Shears

Why Tom Rasmussen Believes Being Different Is an Enviable Position | Queer the Music with Jake Shears

Jake Shears is joined by artist, songwriter and performer Tom Rasmussen for a wide-ranging conversation on music, identity and finding freedom through creativity. Togethe

Ben Platt on Love, Queer Life and the Magic of Theatre | Queer the Music with Jake Shears

Season 4 of Queer The Music continues with Tony, Grammy and Emmy-winning actor and musician Ben Platt. In conversation with Jake Shears, Platt discusses the freedom of pl

The Queer History of Lou Reed & The Velvet Underground | Queer the Music with Jake Shears

In This episode of Queer The Music, Jake Shears is joined by author and cultural critic Barry Walters to explore the queer history of Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground.

Jehnny Beth: “I’m In It For The Long Run” | Queer the Music with Jake Shears

Season 4 of Queer The Music continues with Jehnny Beth. She and Jake Shears discuss her journey from discovering Bowie and Patti Smith to forming Savages, finding her voi

Why Josh Homme Challenges the Rules of Rock | Queer the Music with Jake Shears

Season 4 of Queer The Music continues with Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme. In this special extended edition, he and Shears discuss everything from their shar

Meek on Music, Survival, and Finding Her Voice | Queer the Music with Jake Shears

Season 4 of Queer The Music continues with acclaimed pop sensation Meek for a frank and riotous conversation with Jake Shears about finding your voice, trusting your inst

What Happens When Queer Spaces Disappear? | Jeremy Atherton Lin | Queer the Music with Jake Shears

Season 4 of Queer The Music continues with acclaimed writer Jeremy Atherton Lin. Joining Jake Shears, the author of Gay Bar: Why We Went Out and Deep House explores the h

How ‘Yes’ Became a Queer Anthem | David McAlmont | Queer the Music with Jake Shears

Season 4 of Queer The Music continues with singer-songwriter David McAlmont. Joining Jake Shears, he reflects on breaking through with McAlmont & Butler’s iconic hit Yes,

Baby Queen on Ego Death, Therapy & Starting Over | Queer the Music with Jake Shears

On this episode of Queer the Music we have indie rock darling Baby Queen. Joining Jake Shears, she reflects on the creative and personal journey behind her deeply honest

How Jodie Harsh Built London’s Biggest Queer Party | Queer the Music with Jake Shears

On this episode of Queer the Music we’re featuring DJ, promoter and nightlife icon Jodie Harsh. Joining Jake, she traces her journey from sneaking into London’s legendary

Tove Lo on Body Confidence, Bisexuality & Pop Music | Queer the Music with Jake Shears

Season 4 of Queer the Music continues with Swedish pop trailblazer Tove Lo. Joining Jake Shears, she reflects on the song that changed everything, Habits (Stay High), the

How Brian Molko (Placebo) Redefined Rock | Queer the Music with Jake Shears

Season 4 of Queer The Music launches today in discussion with Placebo’s iconic frontman Brian Molko. In this special, extended edition, he and Shears discuss everything f

Queer the Music returns for season 4!

Jake Shears’ hit Queer The Music podcast returns for its fourth season. Kicking off with an episode featuring Placebo’s Brian Molko, this follows a double win for the num

The Greatest Bits From The Past 3 Seasons

Christmas has come early as Jake selects some of his favourite bits from the last 3 seasons. Really just a reminder to go back and listen to the episodes you've missed -

A Queer Year In Music with Self Esteem

For this special episode of Queer The Music Jake is joined by the brilliant Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem. With a critically acclaimed new album, a concert tour and

"Epic" by Faith No More with Roddy Bottum

It's our season finale and we're delighted to be joined by Roddy Bottum, best known as the keyboardist of Faith No More.  Back in 1990 Roddy found himself in the spotlig

'Grace Kelly' by Mika

This week on Queer The Music we celebrate Grace Kelly - the debut single from Multi-platinum, BRIT Award-winning, and Grammy nominated global pop visionary Mika.  Listen

'Queen' by Perfume Genius

This week's episode celebrates the anthemic song 'Queen' by Perfume Genius.  Singer-songwriter Mike Hadreas aka Perfume Genius first emerged around 2010, his music has b

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 way for queer artists through their unapologetic on-stage identity and camp aesthe

‘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-about bands of the moment…The Last Dinner Party.  2024 was a huge year for them;