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    Tracks of Our Queers

    Fascinating LGBTQ+ folk explore the soundtracks to their queer journeys through one track, one album, and one artist. Activists, trailblazers and icons help Andy Gott piece together the precious relationship that queer people have with music.

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    Episodes (31)

    Sui Zhen, singer songwriter

    Sui Zhen, singer songwriter

    Sui Zhen is an experimental pop producer, performance artist, and singer songwriter based in Melbourne.

    We discuss “Walking and Falling" by Laurie Anderson, Medusa by Annie Lennox, and Pablo's Eye.

    You can follow Sui Zhen on Instagram here, and learn more her charity of choice, Red Nose Australia.

    Tracks of Our Queers is produced, presented and edited by Andy Gott, with the support of Forbes Street Studios, Sydney. A big thank you to Anthony Garvin.

    You can listen to our Spotify playlist, Selections from Tracks of Our Queers, and find Aural Fixation in your favourite podcast provider. 


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    Tracks of Our Queers
    en-gbFebruary 28, 2023

    Matt Vaughan, nightlife promoter

    Matt Vaughan, nightlife promoter

    Matt Vaughan is a nightlife promoter and founder of queer Australian institution, Loose Ends. 

    Matt is a good friend, and kindly agreed to be my interviewee guinea pig as I was exploring the podcast's format last year. This is that conversation.

    We discuss “Can You Forgive Her?" by the Pet Shop Boys, Debut by Björk, and Madonna.

    You can follow Matt on Instagram here, and learn more about the Bearded Tit here.

    Tracks of Our Queers is produced, presented and edited by Andy Gott, with the support of Forbes Street Studios, Sydney. A big thank you to Anthony Garvin.

    You can listen to our Spotify playlist, Selections from Tracks of Our Queers, and find Aural Fixation in your favourite podcast provider. 

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    Tracks of Our Queers
    en-gbFebruary 21, 2023

    Shahmen Suku / Radha, performance artist

    Shahmen Suku / Radha, performance artist

    Shahmen Suku is a Singaporean performance artist exploring racial and cultural identity, religion, gender and food through their drag as Radha La Bia.

    We discuss “If" by Janet Jackson, the original soundtrack to Phantom of the Opera, and the Spice Girls.

    You can follow Radha on Instagram here, and learn more about Twenty10 here.

    Tracks of Our Queers is produced, presented and edited by Andy Gott, with the support of Forbes Street Studios, Sydney. A big thank you to Anthony Garvin.

    You can listen to our Spotify playlist, Selections from Tracks of Our Queers, and find Aural Fixation in your favourite podcast provider. 

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    Tracks of Our Queers
    en-gbFebruary 14, 2023

    Waltpaper, former Club Kid

    Waltpaper, former Club Kid

    Walt Cassidy is an artist, jeweller and curator based in New York. Formerly known as Waltpaper, Walt was a central figure in the city's Club Kids phenomenon.

    We discuss “Ball and Chain" by Janis Joplin, The Serpent's Egg by Dead Can Dance, and KISS.

    You can learn more about Walt's work here, follow him on Instagram here, as well as the New York Anti-Violence Project here.

    Tracks of Our Queers is produced, presented and edited by Andy Gott, with the support of Forbes Street Studios, Sydney. A big thank you to Anthony Garvin.

    You can listen to our Spotify playlist, Selections from Tracks of Our Queers, and find Aural Fixation in your favourite podcast provider. 

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    Charlie Villas, DJ

    Charlie Villas, DJ

    Charlie Villas is a DJ and party promoter based in the Blue Mountains outside Sydney, on Dharug land.

    We discuss “With Every Heartbeat" by Robyn and Kleerup, Prince's soundtrack to Spike Lee's Girl 6, and Janelle Monáe.

    You can learn more about Sydney's Out West social group here, and follow Charlie on Instagram here.

    Tracks of Our Queers is produced, presented and edited by Andy Gott, with the support of Forbes Street Studios, Sydney. A big thank you to Anthony Garvin and Dan Stanley Freeman.

    You can listen to our Spotify playlist, Selections from Tracks of Our Queers, and find Aural Fixation in your favourite podcast provider. 

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    en-gbJanuary 31, 2023

    Mark O'Donovan, comedian and writer

    Mark O'Donovan, comedian and writer

    Mark O'Donovan is a comedian, writer and Internet funny person based in Dublin.

    We discuss “Before the Parade Passes By" by Barbra Streisand, the Marie Antoinette (2006) soundtrack, and Helen Reddy.

    You can read and subscribe to Mark's writing here, and learn more about the AIDS Memorial here. You can (and must) follow Mark on Instagram here.

    Tracks of Our Queers is produced, presented and edited by Andy Gott, with the support of Forbes Street Studios, Sydney. A big thank you to Anthony Garvin and Dan Stanley Freeman.

    You can listen to our Spotify playlist, Selections from Tracks of Our Queers, and find Aural Fixation in your favourite podcast provider. 

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    Katherine Wolfgramme, activist

    Katherine Wolfgramme, activist

    Katherine Wolfgramme is an award-winning gender diversity consultant and trailblazing trans activist. She's also a Rainbow Champion for the upcoming Sydney WorldPride.

    We discuss “Where Do You Go to My Lovely?" by Right Said Fred,  Princess Tabu by Vika and Linda, and Sarah Brightman.

    You can find more about Katherine and her work right here.

    Tracks of Our Queers is produced, presented and edited by Andy Gott, with the support of Forbes Street Studios, Sydney. A big thank you to Anthony Garvin and Dan Stanley Freeman.

    This episode was recorded on Gadigal Land.

    You can listen to our Spotify playlist, Selections from Tracks of Our Queers, and find Aural Fixation in your favourite podcast provider. 

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    Dameyon Bonson, charity founder

    Dameyon Bonson, charity founder

    Dameyon Bonson is the founder of Black Rainbow, a social enterprise set up to prevent Indigenous LGBQTI suicide and self-harm in Australia.

    We discuss “Nothing is Wrong" by Gomez,  and The Beautiful Ones (The Best of) by Suede.
     
    You can find Black Rainbow on Instagram right here, while Dameyon is @dameyon.

    Tracks of Our Queers is produced, presented and edited by Andy Gott, with the support of Forbes Street Studios, Sydney. A big thank you to Anthony Garvin and Dan Stanley Freeman.

    This episode was recorded on Gadigal Land.

    You can listen to our Spotify playlist, Selections from Tracks of Our Queers, and find Aural Fixation in your favourite podcast provider. 

    Support the show

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    Bonzai Bonner, nightlife promoter

    Bonzai Bonner, nightlife promoter

    Bonzai Bonner is a DJ, nightlife promoter and activist based in Glasgow.

    We discuss “Always On My Mind [Extended Dance Remix]” by the Pet Shop Boys, Hits! The Very Best of by Erasure, and well, Erasure!

    Bonner’s queer charity shout-out is the Small Trans Library in Glasgow, and you can find them on Instagram at @bonzaibonner.

    Tracks of Our Queers is produced, presented and edited by Andy Gott, with the support of Forbes Street Studios, Sydney. Thank you to Anthony Garvin, Nick Stillone and Dan Stanley Freeman.

    You can listen to our Spotify playlist, Selections from Tracks of Our Queers, and find Aural Fixation in your favourite podcast provider. 

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    Abdi Nazemian, author and producer

    Abdi Nazemian, author and producer

    Abdi Nazemian is an Iranian-American author, screenwriter and producer based in Los Angeles. He joins me for our debut episode.

    We discuss  “Put the Blame on Mame” by Rita Hayworth, Infinity Within by Deee-Lite, and Lana Del Rey.

    Abdi’s queer charity shout-out is the Iranian Railroad for Queer Refugees, and you can find him on Instagram at @abdaddy.

    Tracks of Our Queers is produced, presented and edited by Andy Gott, with the support of Forbes Street Studios, Sydney. A big thank you to Anthony Garvin, Drew Tweddle, and Dan Stanley Freeman.

    This episode was gratefully recorded on Gadigal Land.

    You can listen to our Spotify playlist, Selections from Tracks of Our Queers, and find Aural Fixation in your favourite podcast provider. 

    Support the show

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