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Everyone on this podcast is at least a little bit gay, and that is A-OK! Possibly the cutest couple on planet Earth, Becca Tilley and Hayley Kiyoko, join Kaitlyn and Lo for a double date to talk all about their relationship & more. But first, they’re exploring the love affair between Kaitlyn and Becca during Chris’s season of The Bachelor, because their connection with each other was definitely more important than their connection with the lead. Hayley just got back from tour and we get to hear all about her thoughts on tour life and Becca’s intricate surprise visit. Hayley & Becca open up about their five-year relationship, including how and when they decided to come out publicly, their love languages, and why Becca regrets manifesting a long-distance relationship. Plus, Hayley opens up about her song turned music video turned debut novel, Girls Like Girls, now officially a New York Times Bestseller based on her personal experience. This book and episode is for anyone who has experienced falling in love, growing up feeling unsafe to fully express yourself, or watches Grey’s Anatomy… so everyone!? We hope you enjoy this absolute lovefest. 

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We’ve got a real nail biter for you this week, Vinos… literally! Becca Tilley joins Kaitlyn with her mini mic in hand to unpack society’s box that people want us to fit into and then shove it up their a$$. Yep, that’s right. This is a judgment free zone, and Becca and Kaitlyn go there. Where exactly? They go all the way from Kaitlyn’s toenail fungus and makeup hacks to Becca’s views on religion and life in and out of the spotlight with Hayley. Nothing is off the table today, including Phoebe, who is sitting on Becca’s desk the entire podcast. KB & Becca address their relationship “icks” as that seems to be a point of contention for the internet, and Becca admits a level 1 confession that she has been holding onto for almost 20 years. Plus, so much juicy (and somewhat concerning) behind the scenes intel from Bachelor filming!

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Lesbian Jesus has been done arisen, and sign us up for her flock – this fortnight’s episode of Aural Fixation explores the 2018 debut album Expectations, by Hayley Kiyoko.

Nickelodeon child star to empowered music video director, Hayley knows who is she and serves as a beacon for queer, but especially, female young fans. Does the material live up to our Expectations, and is Hayley more k.d. or Katy?
 
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The differences between poetry and lyricism, developing a deep love of Nirvana, and starting up her very own podcast.

It’s all touched on in this introduction to critically-lauded Jealous of the Birds, the songwriting vehicle for Northern Ireland’s Naomi Hamilton. Also, stick around for why artistic sincerity is what first draws Hamilton to her favorite songs. 

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An examination of the musical icon, with guest and biographer Karen Bartlett ("Dusty: An Intimate Portrait of a Musical Legend") helping to guide listeners through the extraordinary and, at times, complex journey.

Fans and newcomers alike are taken through Dusty's time with The Springfields, her support of African-American artists in the British music scene, and more, eventually culminating in an extended look at landmark record, "Dusty In Memphis."

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Following female homosexuality and bisexuality throughout popular music, Women of Atlantic host Colleen “Cosmo” Murphy builds to singer-songwriter Hayley Kiyoko as one of the next to carry on this critical viewpoint. 

Kiyoko talks growing up as a gay woman, presenting previously unseen stories in her music videos, and reveals how she was finally able to write a song like “He’ll Never Love You (HNLY).”

Respect: The Women of Atlantic is a special series on What’d I Say. Murphy is the founder of Classic Album Sundays.

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Kathy Sledge, founding member of Sister Sledge, joins to discuss the legendary group's beginnings, the legacy of disco, and more.

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The art of the protest song is tracked throughout music history, while an extended conversation with singer-songwriter and activist MILCK anchors our journey.

Following our history lesson, MILCK explains the origin story behind eventual Women’s March anthem, “Quiet.” She then ponders the role of art in mobilization, and she details her Chinese-American background and perspective. In January 2019, NPR looked back on “Quiet” and its impact on the march, saying that it both “caught fire overnight,” as discussed here, and is a song that’s “still ringing” out for those who connect with its message.

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For a while, ABIR’s songwriting didn’t quite match her reality. Not having been in one, she was "writing these heartbreaking songs as if I'd been in a 10-year relationship.”

But as she rose through the NYC pop scene, and upon discovery by Atlantic Records in an opening show slot, it’s been an authentic adjustment. Hearing her story will illustrate that progression, while also letting you in on her early attachment to Keyshia Cole, and explaining why she decided on “MINT” for her 2018 EP title. Simply put, you’ll meet a rising creative at peace with herself, along with the life experiences she now has to draw upon.

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A childhood fandom (and eventual tattoo) of Elvis. A deep love of My Chemical Romance and concept records. A range of influences stretching from Taylor Swift to Danzig.

With such diverse touchstones, you wouldn’t expect Atlantic Records artist Goody Grace to be so polished, to have such a focused sound, to establish an aesthetic all his own. But that’s exactly what he’s done through full length record “Infinite,” and a slew of buzzed-about singles like “Scumbag" featuring blink-182, and the career kick-off of “Memories.”

Through our conversation, you’ll discover how he blends those influences, plus how he started making music at around 12 years old and what song from The Smiths gives him goosebumps.

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When songwriting trio A R I Z O N A talks creativity, it’s in lockstep with authenticity. “It's a funny sort of thing to pursue, because there's being creative in a way that's authentic to you, and then there's being creative for the sake of being creative. And so sometimes when you're down the rabbit hole, you can cross over.”

This sort of honest and enlightened take on the music world sets the tone for the remainder of a lively conversation, which stretches from the late-night creation of “Let Me Touch Your Fire,” to the idea of being each others’ “rock in the ground” while “doing one of the craziest jobs,” aka making music. No matter what the topic covered — yes, there’s even a discussion about “Taylor Ham vs. Pork Roll” — you can be sure you’re getting the most authentic versions of Zachary Charles, Nate Esquite, and David Labuguen.

You can now listen to "ASYLUM," the sophomore album from the group.

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Singer/Songwriter/Icon Hayley Kiyoko joins us with her Dad Jamie Alcroft and two outstanding fans for a conversation that will move and delight you. Hayley talks about her music, her methods, her moods, her message and the purpose and meaning she infuses into all she does. What does 2020 hold for Hayley and Kiyokians? So much! Her new project, I'M TOO SENSITIVE FOR THIS SHIT is rolling out with tremendous tracks like L.O.V.E Me, Demons and I Wish. Her upcoming headlining North American tour will take her to Terminal 5 in NYC, L.A.’s Palladium and beyond. All that plus questions are pouring in for Hayley on Twitter and she’s got answers and wisdom that will inspire and delight. Hayley is Lesbian Jesus and she is wishing us a happy and blessed new Kiyokiyear.

We talk to Elderbrook about the limits of a guitar, waking up with a smile, and the things we do when we’re young.

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We talk to Antonio Cuna AKA Sweater Beats about growing up around skate culture, the special place Bossa Nova has in his heart, and hearing himself on the jukebox.

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Paolo Gregoletto of the band Trivium talks to us about the stories behind emotional songs, finding records at the flea market, and getting to those eureka moments in the studio.

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We spoke to Molly Kate Kestner about fitting in in high school, listening to Prince as a kid, and hearing her brother sing the national anthem.

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We talk to Chicago-based producer Whethan about mishearing song lyrics, remixing anything he could find, and the importance of having a place to create.

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Danish musician Soleima talks about discovering the Beatles, hip-hop nostalgia, and going out on her own.

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We speak with singer-songwriter Hayley Kiyoko about singing on family road trips, middle school angst, and her dream of being in a boy band.

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