The OUT LOUD Queer Music Podcast
The OUT LOUD Queer Creatives Podcast is presented by The Q Creative Network. Hear great interviews and conversations with creatives from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Canada and around the world, and discover the latest and greatest new music releases by queer artists. Hosted by The Q founder Kenney Fitzpatrick. LGBTQ artists can submit their music at curatedbyq.com to be featured on a podcast episode.
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S6 E152: Michelle Blight & Elm Reyes Invite You to Camp Menses
Monday, 13 April 2026
The OutFest 2026 train keeps on rolling! This episode we're welcome Michelle Blight & Elm Reyes, creators, producers, and stars of the stage production CAMP MENSES to the podcast.Part of the Emerging Stage presentation at OutFest 2026, Camp Menses is a theatre and Clown show that follows a pair of tweens at an overnight summer camp, trying to cope with the traumatic experience of puberty and the early stages of menstruation.During a late-night campfire, they find themselves overtaken by nature, by each other, and by the moon cycles – in every sense of the term. Prepare for a fantastic conve...
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S6 E151: Good Dear Good
Wednesday, 8 April 2026
An OutFest 2026 special episode! We catch up with Tim and Brandon of Halifax, NS band Good Dear Good who are headlining the music stage of OutFest 2026.We're chatting all about their success this past year, touring, band changes, and what lies ahead, including OutFest.PLUS! New music from:ALEKS MATIC, Audrina Venti, Bennett Elliot, el Hashem, Elana Harte, Elizabeth Clyde, J.Henry, Killian Spencer, Mel Fine, Ratskin Family Band, Tecla Bron, and Zeke Forever.⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️Email: TheQ@CuratedByQ.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️You...
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S6 E150: Comedian Abhishek Bhuchar
Sunday, 5 April 2026
OutFest 2026 is here! And we're kicking off our OutFest chats with the rising star of east coast comedy, funny man Abhishek Bhuchar!Abhishek is host and producer for the comedy stage of OutFest, the Halifax Queer Theatre Festival. We're chatting about his comedy journey, comedy on the east coast, and of course OutFest 2026! He's Halifax's cool, comedy charmer.PLUS! New music from:Amy Pinkus, Conleth Kane, Cory Wade, Fox Revett, Hectic, LADSCLUB, Larsen Colonna, Phil and the Flying Leap, Serena Smith, Timothy Skylar, and TommieTee.⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.co...
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S6 E140: SIIBII
Sunday, 5 April 2026
Out Loud welcomes the sublimely talented Cree artist SIIBII to the podcast. SIIBII joins to chat all about their gorgeous brand new self titled EP and their evolution as an artist. This is a can’t miss conversation that will introduce you to a rising superstar.PLUS! It’s new music from a host of some of the world’s brightest artists including:Bennett Eliott, Billy Mick, Emma Smith, Kele Fleming, Lawson Hill, Lucky Iris, Silver Omen, and the Sling Sisters.⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️Email: TheQ@CuratedByQ.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️You...
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S6 E149: Brooklyn Doran. Artist and Merch Girl Aficionado
Friday, 27 March 2026
Out Loud welcomes back the sublimely talented BROOKLYN DORAN! It's been a hot minute and Brooklyn has been a busy bee. She's back with new song "Nicorette", new venture Merch Girl Records, and a whole new direction. We're catching up on all the fun like touring with Cancer Bats, creating sustainable merch, and creating collaborative working opportunities with artists.PLUS! Along with some Brooklyn tunes, we also have brand new music from:ANGEL GIRL, Ainjel, Ariel Jacobs, El Mehdi, Leo Rising, Lips Speak Louder, NIKOLAS IV, nuepa, and Ryan Song.⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www...
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S6 E148: Cookies, Arts, and Craig Pike
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Out Loud welcomes Craig Pike, Canadian maritime entrepreneur, artist, and founder of the smash chain Craig's Cookies, to the podcast. We're talking all about sweet treats, opening the latest location of Craig's Cookies in Halifax, NS, Choral music, and starting "That Arts Group".PLUS! We've got tons of new music from:Alanna Matty, Bandit Heart, Damon Gonzalez feat. Cinnamon, DAVIDE, Fabian Raad, GLASS BATTLES, Lucky Iris, Megan Black, Midnight Pool Party, Sue Prosser, and Valliore.⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️Email: TheQ@CuratedByQ.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/...
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S6 E147: Singer Songwriter Kerrin Connolly
Sunday, 15 March 2026
Out Loud welcomes Boston, MA singer songwriter supreme Kerrin Connolly to the podcast. Kerrin is here to talk about her new music, including her new songs 'Quiet' and 'Big Amygdala' from her brand new album "Simpleton".PLUS! We also have new music from:Austin Carr, Elina Filice, Hovenburg, Human Hollow, Jaymze, Jess McAvoy, Kyle Waves, LES SHIRLEY, Luke Vella, and Silas Zephyr.⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️Email: TheQ@CuratedByQ.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️YouTube.com/@QCreativeNetwork⚡️Apparel Shop https://qre...
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S6 E146: MORGXN
Friday, 6 March 2026
It's an absolute joy, honour, and privilege to be able to welcome the incomparable MORGXN to the Out Loud Podcast. MORGXN joined the podcast to chat about his new album HEARTLAND - The Deluxe Version, that is Out Now everywhere. We get into the various collaborations on the album, and how his song "My Revival" continues to have new life with each release.MORGXN also talks candidly about the state of life for queer and trans people in the US and how there is still so much work to do to support and keep the 2SLGBTQIA+ community safe. We also talk about how he and his new husband came to the r...
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S6 E145: GLASS BATTLES
Thursday, 5 March 2026
This is a big one! You know him. You love him. He's back! Los Angeles Sonic Supreme GLASS BATTLES is here to chat all about his new song 'Paradise', his new era, the upcoming new album, getting live shows underway, his love of visuals, and so, so much more!PLUS! We have a mini GLASS BATTLES music showcase as well as brand new music from:Alex Whorms, JB Somers, KUSHYKUSH, and Tora Woloshin!⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️Email: TheQ@CuratedByQ.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️YouTube.com/@QCreativeNetwork⚡️Apparel Shop h...
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S6 E144: Mya FOXX of Canada's Drag Race
Monday, 16 February 2026
OUT LOUD is back with a very special guest: Nova Scotia’sown Mya FOXX, fresh off her run on Canada’s Drag Race Season 6. In this episode, Mya opens up about what it really felt like stepping onto a national stage as Nova Scotia’s first representative on the franchise. We get into Mya’s experience in the competition, how intensethe process can be, what it’s like navigating high-pressure performance moments, and what she’s carried forward since her time on the show. The conversation also expands into the evolution of Nova Scotia’s drag scene. Expect laughter, honest reflection, and plenty of ...
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S6 E143: Tony Tacheny
Thursday, 12 February 2026
So excited to welcome Colorado singer songwriter Tony Tacheny to Out Loud to talk about his incredible first year in music, his debut visual EP "Get Up Boy", and the golden future ahead of him!PLUS! It’s new music from Anusha, Isanka, Justice LaBrave, Rita De Los Angeles, SH!NER, Siena Liggins, Tommy Lellan, and Vitalia.⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️Email: TheQ@CuratedByQ.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️YouTube.com/@QCreativeNetwork⚡️Apparel Shop https://qreview.threadless.com ⚡️Theme Music pro...
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S6 E142: Dahlia Dior
Monday, 2 February 2026
NEW PODCAST EPISODEFeaturing Dahlia DiorHear it Now!https://pod.link/1458346732Out Loud welcomes Dahlia Dior, the east coast Canadian rising star of drag. Dahlia is the creator, organizer, and host of the very first New Brunswick Drag Awards and she’s here to give us the inside scoop on the awards extravaganza!PLUS! It’s new music from ADAIR, Austin Warren, JORJ, KARDUSYA, KINGSTON, Lucky Iris, Raven Bishop, Silas Zephyr, Slater Manzo with Bryn, Sling Sisters, Toddy Lightning, and Von Gik.⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️Email: TheQ@CuratedByQ.com ⚡️FB/In...
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S6 E141: Singer/Songwriters SALT LAMP
Thursday, 22 January 2026
It's 2026 and we're kicking off a new year with hometown heroes SALT LAMP. The dynamic singer/songwriter duo from Halifax, Nova Scotia had a brilliant first year of music and are here to talk all about it and their new album "I Dreamed You Loaned Me Your Telekinetic Powers". Plus hear a few tracks from the album!PLUS! It’s new music from a host of some of the world’s brightest artists including:Baby Jamie, Blake, Fabian Starr, Francis Michaud, Good Sol, Possible Prince X, Ralph, Selfish Bodies, Shawnee Kish, Slick Oyster, and This Empty City!⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.c...
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S6 E139: Derek Chavez of MTV's The Challenge
Monday, 24 November 2025
Out Loud is extremely excited to welcome MTV Challenge Vet DEREK CHAVEZ to the podcast. Derek joins us to chat about his time on Real World Cancun and how it led to many seasons on The Challenge, LGBTQ representation in reality TV, some behind the scenes tea, that awkward situation with fellow Season 41 Challenger Justin, tackling Pole Wrestling, and so much more.PLUS! We have new music from BAYWUD, GENMANGO, Justice LaBrave, Possible Prince X, Romeo Saints, Sunday Saari, and The Virgo Queen.⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️Email: TheQ@CuratedByQ.com ⚡️FB...
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S6 E138: Drag Sensation Zara Matrix
Thursday, 20 November 2025
Out Loud welcomes Nova Scotia Drag sensation ZARA MATRIX to the podcast. We get into some chat about what's happening in Zara land including their new event project YAS! HALIFAX, hosting live viewing parties for Canada's Drag Race season 6, the Halifax drag scene and so much more.PLUS! We have new music from AMRIO, Domino, Danah-Lee, Dyan Tai, Fabian Raad, Fedge, Flamy Grant, Kenton, Leo Von Sol, Reya Flowers, and Rita Bliss.⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️YouTube.com/@QCreativeNetwork⚡️Apparel Shop ...
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S6 E137: CAZWELL
Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Happy Days! The Icon himself CAZWELL drops by the podcast to talk about his new double CD "Hits All Over Your Face: The Peace Biscuit Collection". We also dive into the deep end to talk his 20+ year career in music, the state of queer representation, what's coming next, and we check out a couple of new tracks from the album.PLUS! It's more new music from:Chloe Stankowski, GINAxC, Grace of Arc, HERDD, Lynney Williamson, Martin Yates, Midnight Pool Party, NEONshe, and Tark & Matt Wright.⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️You...
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S6 E136: Canadian Music Legend Carole Pope
Monday, 27 October 2025
We’re honoured to have Canadian Rock Royalty, Legend, andIcon Carole Pope with us to chat all about her upcoming Atlantic Canadian tour, her music, the industry, and the many projects she has going on. PLUS! We have loads of new music from the global LGBTQ musiccommunity including new releases from:BE LIKE MILO, Dan Jarman, David Houle, Dimitris Nezis, JayAquarious, Luke Bentlay, Rich Hennessy, Thundermoon, Tyra Whitson, Unpolished, and Vanden!⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️YouTube.com/@QCreativeNetwork⚡️Apparel Shop...
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S6 E135: Sexuality Post Stroke with William Kokay
Saturday, 25 October 2025
This episode we're talking wellness and specifically about the details, recovery, and all the things to consider for queer partners post stroke with Australian PHD candidate William Kokay.William brings finding from his recent paper "How do LGBTQI+ stroke survivors and their partners experience sex and sexuality after stroke?" to what is a very important the conversation. The world of queer relationships has its own unique considerations when talking about wellness. And when one partner suffers a life altering experience, the other steps into the care giver role. And we're discussion all th...
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S6 E134: Scottish Sensation Aidan Jones
Tuesday, 30 September 2025
We sit down with rising pop sensation Aidan Jones for a vibrant conversation about his music and artistry. With standout tracks like “Boyfriend”, “Isn’t He Pretty”, and “Kiss”, Aidan is redefining what male pop can look and sound like for a new queer generation. His songs blend heartfelt storytelling with polished production, capturing the same warmth and joy that make Heartstopper so beloved, only in musical form. Get ready to discover Aidan Jones!PLUS! We also have brand new music from:Aaron Dinning, Arlesque, Bobby Marks, Fox Revett, LADSCLUB, Ralphy, Shelectro, VØDIM, and Zeke Forever f...
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S6 E133: Rising Country Star Ry Rivers
Monday, 15 September 2025
YeeHaw! We gone country! Yes indeedy, the Boot Scootin' Boogie came a knockin' and we answered. We're thrilled to have rising country star Ry Rivers in our guest seat, and we get into all the details on his recent releases "Kiss A Cowboy" and "Neon Moon", his cover of the Brooks & Dunn classic. And we chat being queer in country music and what's around the corner as he gets ready to take country music by storm!PLUS! We also have brand new music from:Andrew Nolan, Elliot Bam, Faultlines, Flynn Faye, Julia Jade, Nic Dantes, Ray Curenton, Tom Nethersole and Jax Giles-Webb, Vanden, and whereisr...
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S6 E132: Jake Smith
Monday, 1 September 2025
It's season 6! Yes we've closed a season out only to open another. And to kick off what will surely be the best season yet, we have Beauty Influencer and Entrepreneur Jake Smith with us to chat all about his journey and evolution from small rural town to Big City Icon! We're talking makeup on men, fashion, creating business networks and much, much more.PLUS! We have a hot lineup of brand new releases from some incredible 2SLGBTQIA+ artists including:Come To Mine, Envi Jordan, Gabriel Munoz, Karde BBY, KARLOU, mani, Mariela, Moore, Paul David and Justin Ryan, the Rescue Rangerz, and Sunny Da...
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S5 E131: Dawn Web
Monday, 25 August 2025
This episode we chat with Nova Scotian multidisciplinary artist Dawn Web who will be telling us all about their upcoming Halifax Fringe Festival show RED CORNER from their book of the same name. And we’ll also be getting a special vivekreading by Dawn of one of their pieces from RED CORNER.PLUS! This episode we also have new music from Austin Warren, CD Rose, JayLing, Kye Arnot, Luke Vella, Outer Shapes, Pearl Does Country, Savage Penguin, Tasos P. And ChristosK, The Mannequins, and Vivek Shraya.⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqre...
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S5 E130: PRIDE with Jay Holt Part 2
Monday, 18 August 2025
Part 2 of our conversation with Queer Therapist Jay Holt as we continue to celebrate Pride. Our in-depth conversation concludes as we chat about the affects the world have on us as a community and Pride as a whole. We're taking the convo to lots of places but always bringing it back to a place of positivity and hope.PLUS! This episode we also have new music from Adam Renz, Anthony Mascia, Baileigh Jane, BLUTH, Downupright, Fedge, Gemma Laurence, Heather Paterson, Huntington, Jayden McKenzie with Keith McMillan, and The Noisy.⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com...
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S5 E129: PRIDE with Jay Holt Part 1
Monday, 28 July 2025
Queer Therapist Jay Holt returns to celebrate Pride with us. This is part 1 of a special in-depth conversation tackling how we can use the arts as a coping mechanism. The 2SLGBTQIA+ community is being impacted by global politics and anxiety and stress because of it continues to rise. We get into some strategies to combat that anxiety, trade some tips and tricks we use. and recognize that dance can be a form of queer rebellion in the face of it all. Buckle up for lots of great chat!PLUS! We have new music from Bennett Eliott, Emory Parker, Gilla, Jaden Cornelious, Jordan Bradley, Kfir, MONA,...
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S5 E128: Envi Jordan
Tuesday, 3 June 2025
Yeah you heard me, he's like Kirby! Envi Jordan is here with his debut single "Dreamland (Kirby)" and it's going to have you bop, bop, boppin' along! We chat all about the journey to the debut single, the impact the divas - Janet, Kylie, Madonna - had on his artistry, and discovering Tom Aspaul!PLUS! New music from:Ale Alejandro, Cozmic Cat with G.Roy and Gizelle Grace, Forever Forever, Jackette Knightley, Jay Allan, Jayse Vegas, Roi Soleil, Saige Noelle, and Sweet Lily Love.⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️YouTube.com/@...
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S5 E127: Mint Simon
Monday, 26 May 2025
Buckle Up for a phenomenal conversation with Canadian rising music star MINT SIMON as we celebrate the release of their stellar new album CHIMERA. We're chatting all about the music, the industry, Mint Simon's upcoming solo set this summer at OSHEAGA, and much, much more. Plus hear some tunes from Chimera!AND we also have new music from:Es. Hampton, Greynight, JAYMZE, Joel Christian, Luck Iris, Rita De Los Angeles, and SoundCup.Cover Photo by Mathieu Samson⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️YouTube.com/@QCreativeNetwork⚡️A...
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S5 E126: LESS KILLJOY
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Get Ready to Rumble! Canada's LESS KILLJOY is here with some Tough Talks aka her new event that marries mental health conversation with a music concert. And we're chatting all about it. It's been some time since we have had a chance to catch up so we're really having fun on this episode. Plus we hear some LK tunes!AND we also have new music from:Bitch Stick, Brivon, Cramos, Dale Frost, Flynn Faye, Frank Bailoni, Kristen Ford, and LTtheMonk.⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️YouTube.com/@QCreativeNetwork⚡️Apparel Shop...
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S5 E125: Art Ross of Pillow Fite
Saturday, 19 April 2025
It's a SUPER-SIZED episode because we are joined by the sublimely talented and inspiring Art Ross of Canadian duo PILLOW FITE. We talk about the music, the industry, the tumultuous landscape of touring these days for queer artists, the importance of supporting queer art, and so much more.PLUS! Not only do we check out some Pillow Fite music off their recent album "Hard Feelings, Soft Promises", BUT we also have new music from more queer artists including:Amelie, Bryan Ruby, Lips Speak Louder, Matt Wright, SEYMOUR, SNG, Sweet Lily Love, and Travie Austin/Brad Kemp.⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Webs...
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S5 E124: Freya Milliken
Monday, 7 April 2025
Pride season is almost here and we're getting the party started early with Freya Milliken, one of the artists headlining the music stage at this year's Halifax Out Fest. We get into the nitty gritty about writing ditties and the hurdles of being a young up and comer in the music scene.PLUS! New music from all hers, Andrew Mitch, Jason Justly, Kellyn Marie Goler, Luke Vella, Matthew Presidente, Ralphy Grey, Saint Morales, Samira Hills, and TUTA!⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️YouTube.com/@QCreativeNetwork⚡️Apparel Shop...
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S5 E123: JAYMZE the Wikkid
Tuesday, 25 March 2025
It's a jam packed episode filled with a power pack fusion of great chat and awesome music and featuring Toronto music artist and podcaster JAYMZE! It's been a big year for JAYMZE as he continues to build his music discography of nostalgic dance hits and take us to new and exciting places via his podcast Wikkid! So naturally, we had to talk all about it. And hear his music of course.PLUS we have more brand new music from Avery Friedman, dyl~, Ian Abel, Jzmyn, Lydia Von Hof, Mama Silver, NOX, Rhian, RICHGA, and Travie Austin.⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡...
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