The OUT LOUD Queer Music Podcast
The OUT LOUD Queer Music Podcast is presented by The Q LGBTQ Creative Network. Hear great Artist interviews and conversations and discover the latest and greatest new music releases by LGBTQ artists from around the globe. 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 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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S5 E122: Comedian Robert Watson of GayAF Comedy
Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Out Loud is thrilled to have iconic queer comedian Robert Watson, creator of Canada's GayAF Comedy, join us on the podcast. Robert is hitting the wild Canadian roads with GayAF comedy for an eastern tour with the incoparable Ava Val and Robert is here to tell us all about it and talk all things comedy!PLUS! We have brand new music from:Dulce, Good Sol, Jackette Knightley, Kay Nova, Kyle Waves, Mint Simon and Tafari Anthony, Rita De Los Angeles, SALT LAMP, Sarophin, Sub-Radio, Teyo, and ThomasDave! Catch Robert and the GayAF Comedy Tour out on the road!Tickets, Show Dates, and Details:https:...
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S5 E121: Canadian Singer/Songwriter Kele Fleming
Monday, 10 February 2025
What a special episode! We are treated to a truly engaging conversation with legendary Canadian Singer/Songwriter Kele Fleming. We chat about her music, entering the world of remixing, our shared love of Jane Siberry, and so much more.PLUS! New music from:Casual Cries for Help, Cramos, Envi Jordan, Leonardo Martinez, Lila Gray, Mary Jennings, RYANN, SOBBRS, Yawny Blew and amir.⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️YouTube.com/@QCreativeNetwork⚡️Apparel Shophttps://qreview.threadless.com ⚡️Theme Music provided and ...
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S5 E120: Jessica Vaughn of HEAD BTCH Music/Sleigh the Holidays
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
We have a very special holiday episode for our Out Loud friends! We got to sit down with Jessica Vaughn, also known as the artist LACES and President of HEAD BTCH Music, to talk all about the phenomenal collaboration with the Ally Coalition for the new multi-artist compilation Sleigh the Holidays, Vol.1PLUS! We have brand new holiday music from:Breagh Isabel, Brye, Gay Hollywood, Jackette Knight, Maty Noyes, Paul David, Raging Flowers, Rhian! & Raewyn Guerrero, Skyler Cocco, and Steven Taetz.OUT LOUD: Named one of the Top 100 Best LGBTQ Podcasts by FeedSpot!⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: ...
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S5 E119: Colin Craveiro of Pop/Folk Band Sail Cassady
Monday, 9 December 2024
Colin Craveiro of BC folk/pop band Sail Cassady is featured this episode in a truly engaging conversation about new song ‘Finally, I’ and the adventures of creating music.PLUS! New music from:BAYWUD, Bianca Bridge, Brad Wolfe, Electrosexual, Julia Dales, Lea Stylez, Vincent DiGeronimo, and Xavier Flowers.⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️YouTube.com/@QCreativeNetwork⚡️Apparel Shop https://qreview.threadless.com ⚡️Theme Music provided and performed by UK DJ and producer Hectic @hectictracks on Instagram⚡️
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S5 E118: Jay Holt - Reawakening the Artist In You!
Monday, 11 November 2024
An indepth and engaging conversation with LGBTQ counseling intern Jay Holt discussing the creative energy of artistry, re-energizing your artistic soul when you feel stuck, and discovering the artist within you that you never knew was there.PLUS! New music from:Emma Viivaca, Jafeth Jacobs, Levi Dublin, Lucky Iris, Mars Aspen, OK Naledi, Preston Faye, Stemin, and SUPERSAURUS.⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️YouTube.com/@QCreativeNetwork⚡️Apparel Shop https://qreview.threadless.com ⚡️Theme Music provided and perfor...
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S5 E117: Out Loud Radio Replay September 5, 2024
Friday, 11 October 2024
Fall has a arrived but we’re staying super sunny with a big batch of new LGBTQ releases this week including new music from:Adair Murray, Andrea Di Giovanni, Blud Barbi, Bradley Kim, Chris Pierce, Johann Vera, Katrina Sotera, Miki Ratsula, moistbreezy, Mr Bewlay, Nuno Frietas, Shawnee Kish, Shn Shn, Projectwhatever, Tom Heath, Vardaan Arora, and more! Out Loud Radio Show originally Broadcast Sept. 5, 2024 on CIOE 97.5FM and on communityradio.ca ⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️YouTube.com/@QCreativeNetwork⚡️Apparel Shop...
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S5 E116: The Pinktastic Plastixx
Saturday, 28 September 2024
What a dynamo of an episode. It's a pure pinksposion of rock our pop because we have band members Kitten Kay Sera and Celinda of the PINKTASTIC PLASTIXX as guests. We get into the formation of the band, how Kitten is the "most pink person in the world" (seriously, she's on an episode of Netfix's 'Amazing Interiors'), being never too old to chase your dreams, and so much more! PLUS! New music from some amazing LGBTQ music artists including Alektra, Chioke, Culture of Silence, Damien Jones, Haley Osier, IRIX, Jaymze, Julia Dales, Ralphy Grey, and UMUT! ⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: ht...
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S5 E115: Clare Belford of Comedy Records
Monday, 9 September 2024
Out Loud is excited to welcome East Coast Canadian stand-up comedian, comedy writer, and Comedy Records touring member Clare Belford to the podcast for a fun, insightful, and witty conversation of the ups, downs, and all arounds of being in the world of comedy.Plus hear new music from some phenomenal LGBTQ artists including Ali Angel, Brettello, Christo, Fabian Raad, George Windsor, Josh and the Jumpstarts, Julia Dales, Kyle Waves, Maggie Brewer, Mark Moloney, and unpolished*.⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️YouTube.com/...
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S5 E114: Out Loud Radio Replay August 29, 2024
Saturday, 7 September 2024
Out Loud Radio Show. August 29, 2024 August is ending but we’re just getting started! This week on Out Loud hear new music from:Brent Williams, Casual Cries for Help, Gregory Dillon, Jack Rabbit, John Riot, Katie Tich, Lips Speak Louder, Matthew Tynan, Meredith Shock, Midnight Pool Party and Nick Pes, Pisano, STORRY, Synae, Travie Austin, and more!
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S5 E113: B. Elise and Drusilla Talley of "Loyalty Over Everything"
Monday, 19 August 2024
Out Loud is excited to welcome music, stage, and film star B. Elise and up and coming film maker Drusilla Talley to the podcast to tell us all about their dramatic new biopic "Loyalty Over Everything", the story of rising Atlanta Hip Hop promoter Samantha "SteadyRockin" Rogers". Being a queer woman in the often misogynistic world of Hip-Hop, Samantha Rogers used her creativity and passion to champion the world of music she loved. Unfortunately Samantha left us too soon during the Covid pandemic. "Loyalty Over Everything" is a fitting tribute to the work she started and the legacy she leave...
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S5 E112: Nashville Artist River Ezra
Thursday, 1 August 2024
A very engaging and insightful conversation with recording artist River Ezra. We're talking all about his new EP "Mental Inventory as well as everything he has coming up over the next few years. Spoiler Alert: It's a lot! PLUS! We have brand new hot off the press music from some incredible LGBTQ artists from around the world including: Dayodane, Dyan Tai, Leonardo Lamacchia, Lucky Iris, Queen Cult, SIESKI, Steph Cash, and Virr . Get ready for a good time! ⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️YouTube.com/@QCreativeNetwork⚡...
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S5 E111: Elina Filice Founder of DROP ROCKET
Wednesday, 24 July 2024
An engaging conversation with Elina Filice, Canadian Singer/Songwriter and founder of artist project management software platform, DROP ROCKET. We chat about the challenges of releasing music and art as a DIY artist, why she created DROP ROCKET, and how the platform can help artists with their releases. PLUS! New music from: Boy Blu, Electrosexual, FALLENIUM, Jordan Maye, Kaleb Rudy, Kendell, Ollie Gullick, PINK PLASTIXX, and Rita Bliss! ⚡️ CONNECT WITH THE Q ⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews YouTube.com/@QCreativeNetwork Apparel Shop: https:/...
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S5 E110: Music and Film Star Jason Patel
Tuesday, 16 July 2024
It's a true delight to have music sensation, and star of the new critically acclaimed film 'Unicorns', Jason Patel as our guest this episode. Jason is with us to tell us all about the film, working with co-star Ben Hardy, and his brand new EP "Delicious". And we're going to take a listen to a few tracks. PLUS! We have more new music from: Al Coffey, ALEKS MATIC, Kezra Leon, Pisano, Thundermoon, TIN, Tina Mathieu, and YawnyBlew and amir. Prepare for a phenomenal episode! ⚡️ CONNECT WITH THE Q ⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews YouTube.com/@QCre...
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S5 E109: Nashville Artist Bandit Heart
Thursday, 11 July 2024
A very exciting episode where we get deep and candid with Nashville artist Bandit Heart! We're talking all about his career from closeted band artist to out solo artist, what he's learned, his inspirations, his approach to music, and even a bit of yoga. This one's got it all! PLUS! Brand spankin' new music from some equally amazing LGBTQ artists including: CATBEAR, Dan Zimmerman, Holly Cinnamon, Hometime, Kaylaphate, Shn Shn, and Stemin. Tuck in for a good time! ⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️YouTube.com/@QCreativeN...
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S5 E108: Dr. Jason Durant, Queer Psychologist
Thursday, 27 June 2024
An in-depth conversation with Queer Psychologist Dr. Jason Durant about his new book "The Boy from the North Country", and all about using mindfulness when dealing with trauma. PLUS! We have new music from LGBTQ artists: Adelide, Come to Mine, Damien Nova feat. Durand Bernarr, Kyle Motsinger, Laius, Lola Wild, The Ellis Court, TONIE, and Tora Woloshin. ⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️YouTube.com/@QCreativeNetwork⚡️Apparel Shop https://qreview.threadless.com ⚡️Theme Music provided and performed by UK DJ and producer He...
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S5 E107: UK Artist Mason Jones
Monday, 17 June 2024
UK artist Mason Jones stops by to chat all about his brand new song “Everybody Wants you”, his debut smash Bisexuality anthem "Pink and Blue", meeting music legend Phil Oakey, and so much more! PLUS! New music from Emily D'Ranged, Gianni, Jason Kwan, Javi, KingQueen, Sainte, Tess Clare, and Virr. ⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️YouTube.com/@QCreativeNetwork⚡️Apparel Shop https://qreview.threadless.com ⚡️Theme Music provided and performed by UK DJ and producer Hectic @hectictracks on Instagram⚡️
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S5 E106: Sara Bryden, INGO Beach Pride
Wednesday, 22 May 2024
Canada's Latest and Greatest Pride Festival is Here. And it's called INGO Beach! Nestled in the Heart of the Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Highland's sits a growing diamond of immense possibility. Only in its second year, the festival will bring together some of the most exciting and up and coming names in Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ music. And with us to tell us all about it is festival Director Sara Bryden. PLUS! New music from JHVH, Justin Renaissance, KC Star, King IQ ft. Only1Theory, LA Laura Paris, Marcus Megastar, MaQueen Darling, Norine Braun, and Stephen Lind. ⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: ...
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S5 E105: Liam Burns, Scouts Canada
Monday, 13 May 2024
A candid conversation with Liam Burns, the new and first ever 2SLGBTQIA+ CEO and Executive Commissioner of Scouts Canada. We discuss the changes within the organization and the work being done to support youth across Canada. Plus! New music from Allen Miller, De'Antwon, dyl~, Martina Armour, MOONBEAN, Ralphy Grey, and Romeo Harp. ⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/Twitter @theqreviews ⚡️YouTube.com/@QCreativeNetwork⚡️Apparel Shop https://qreview.threadless.com ⚡️Theme Music provided and performed by UK DJ and producer Hectic @hectictracks on ...
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S5 E104: Jade Bennett and Natasha Sophia of OutFest 2024
Monday, 8 April 2024
OutFest 2024 is upon us and we have the 2 artist taking over the music stage this month: Jade Bennett and Natasha Sophia. We're chatting all about the queer music scene in Nova Scotia, the importance of festivals like OutFest, what coming next for the 2 artists, and tons more! PLUS! New music from some of the best and brightest rising stars of LGBTQ music including: Brent Williams, Finnigan Faye, Haben Godefa, J.Henry, Nieri, Riley Polanski, Rose Starring, Tom Skinner, Yawny Blew, and more. ⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/Twitter @theqre...
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