Queer Beats to Overanalyze and get Anxious to.
by Ben Wayne
Tired of finding the same music coming from the same types of people? Join me every other Friday as I, Ben Wayne, talk about music from artists that don't fit within the confines of heterosexuality. Because, let's face it, the straights get enough attention.
Episodes
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34. Team Dresch - Personal Best
I end up rambling about hair near the end and definitely say 'otter' instead of author at one point. Enjoy!
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33. Arlo Parks - Collapsed in Sunbeams
Listen to me fawn over the incredible lyricism of the talented Arlo Parks!
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32. Shura - Nothing's Real
Let's dance along to some good ol sad bops and forget the world is burning!
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31. The B-52s - Wild Planet
I'm back with a dive into some campy surfer rock!
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30. Japanese Breakfast - Soft Sounds From Another Planet
Coming to terms with death and falling in love with machines are on the board for this week! Also, fuck Putin.
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29. Le Tigre - Le Tigre
The Spice Girls, Rudy Giuliani, and Riot Grrl come up in this week's episode.
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28. Muna - Saves The World
Let's talk about inner child work and imposter syndrome this week!
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27. Kehlani - SweetSexySavage
Let's jam out to some fantastic contemporary R&B!
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26. Pansy Division - Undressed
This week is all about deconstructing heteronormative societal pressures through crude lyrics!
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25. Kim Petras - Clarity
Here's a short and sweet episode about the lovely Kim Petras' debut!
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24. Vincint - There Will Be Tears
Happy new year! Let's start things off with...tears?
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23. Labelle - Nightbirds
Proto disco, funk, and New Orleans sex workers take the stage this week!
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22. Hayley Kiyoko - Expectations
Getting back into the swing of things while we talk about Lesbian Jesus!
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21. Kevin Abstract - American Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story
I dive into what makes a true American boyfriend.
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20. Orville Peck - Pony
Yee haw, let's talk about sad gay trucker music this week!
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19. Fanny - Fanny
We rock on with some 70's tunes this week. Also, you know the drill, ACAB.
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18. Years & Years - Communion
Heartbreak and incredible, danceable beats are what's in store for this week's episode. See how many times you catch me saying 'relationship'...it's a lot.
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17. Anjimile - Giver Taker
Addiction, spirituality, and beautiful vocals are the subject of this episode!
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16. Judas Priest - British Steel
There's a smidge bit of history I spout off while headbanging to the godparents of Metal.
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15. Gospel - Cuee
Self acceptance, love, and thought provoking lyrics are on the menu for this week's episode! Sidenote: the author's name who I forgot is Michelle Alexander, check out her stuff!
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14. The Leo Sun Sets - Dreamer Isioma
Fantastic R&B/Indie jams are the topic of this week's episode. Also ACAB. Enjoy!
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13. A Weekend in the City - Bloc Party
I get a bit carried away ranting about capitalism and broken dreams in this one. Great album, though.
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12. Vagina - Alaska Thunderfuck
I miss a golden opportunity to say 'Life, uh, finds a way.' and revel in some good, campy music!
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11. Demidevil - Ashnikko
Hyperpop and slumber parties are the focus this week as I dive into Ashnikko's debut mixtape, Demidevil.
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10. Dirty Computer - Janelle Monae
I gush over the wonderfully talented Janelle Monae. Enjoy!
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9. Gentrifried Chicken - The Muslims
I get on my soapbox about fascism, nazis, and the police in this week's episode! Also, special guest from both of my neighbors lawnmower's running right as I recorded.
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8. Electric Park Ballroom - Paisley Fields
Buckle up for some unconventional country!
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7. Dilate - Ani DiFranco
I go back to 1996 with this album and examine themes of the time regarding gender roles and self expression!
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6. Sawayama - Rina Sawayama
I delve into microaggressions, misogyny, and identity in this week's episode. Enjoy!
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5. Hedonism - Cakes Da Killa
I dive into Cakes Da Killa's 2016 album and fawn over the talent this rapper exudes.
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4. Language - MNEK
This week I check out the 2018 debut album from singer, songwriter, producer, and powerhouse of talent, MNEK.
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3. Jaime - Brittany Howard
This week I talk about the themes of longing, loss, and love in Brittany Howard's phenomenal solo debut.
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2. Flamboyant - Dorian Electra
I go over Dorian Electra's debut album, 'Flamboyant' and how gender norms are lame.
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1. For Your Entertainment - Adam Lambert
In this episode I talk about Adam Lambert's 2009 album, 'For Your Entertainment' and what it meant to me as a young queer.
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Welcome to Queer Beats
A quick intro in which I explain what you can expect from me, and where I got this name! Enjoy!
About this show
Tired of finding the same music coming from the same types of people? Join me every other Friday as I, Ben Wayne, talk about music from artists that don't fit within the confines of heterosexuality. Because, let's face it, the straights get enough attention.
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