23 Best Queer Music Podcasts

1. Queer the Music with Jake Shears

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Jake Shears' award-winning podcast Queer The Music celebrates the music, artists and cultural moments that have shaped LGBTQ+ lives, also shifting politics, perception and popular culture in plain sight. Each episode, Jake Shears - musician, actor, writer, and all-round trailblazer - invites the viewer in, as he's joined by those who continue to break ground and soundtrack Pop; from queer pioneers and beloved allies to the next generation of creators subverting the mainstream...more Host Jake Shears
Producer/Network Mercury Studios
Email ****@fascinationmanagement.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Roddy Bottum, Mika +6 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 432 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Pop Pantheon

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The podcast where DJ Louie XIV and guests completely overanalyze all your favorite pop stars, then rank them in the official Pop Pantheon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Host Louis Mandelbaum
Producer/Network DJ Louie XIV
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Laura Snapes, Mya Abraham +28 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 811 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Aural Fixation

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Aural Fixation is a queer music podcast that explores LGBTQI+ themes in music and pop culture. Released fortnightly on Thursdays, each instalment follows besties Drew and Andy as they discuss an album that is loved by queer people, made by queer artists, or speaks to queer experiences. British expats living and recording in Sydney, Drew and Andy bring a uniquely cross-genre and cross-hemispheric viewpoint to being gay and loving music, shared perhaps only by the Minogue sisters. Aural Fixation is recorded and produced by @with.all.drew.respect and @andrewdoyouthinkyouare...more Hosts Andrew Gott, Drew Tweddle
Producer/Network Andy Gott and Drew Tweddle
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 91Facebook 123Twitter 34Instagram 266 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Tracks of Our Queers

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Fascinating LGBTQ+ people 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.more Host Andy Gott
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Laura Wilkinson, Pete Crighton +13 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 37 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. OUT LOUD Queer Creatives Podcast

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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.more Host Kenney Fitzpatrick
Producer/Network The Q Creative Network
Email ****@curatedbyq.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests JORDY, Kyle Waves +12 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 82Facebook 2.7KTwitter 2.7KInstagram 8K Avg Length 88 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Sounds Gay

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In this mixtape of documentaries, host Sarah Esocoff takes you to rap battles, mosh pits, and songwriting sessions. We'll explore non-binary identity through emo music and trans history through a lost VHS tape. Sounds Gay tells stories of queer people whose lives have been transformed by music.more Host Sarah Esocoff
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 107 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Sounding Out with Izzy: A Grrrl's Two Sound Cents Podcast

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Hosted by Isabel Corp, founder of the feminist music blog A Grrrl's Two Sound Cents, 'Sounding Out with Izzy' invites a wide range of women and queer folks in the music industry to geek out about their favorite records and engage in honest discussions about navigating the music world and how their livelihoods and identities intersect therein.more Host Isabel Corp
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Cassie Fox, Sabrina Song +19 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 90Twitter 303Instagram 1.5K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. A Touch of Pink

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LGBTI pop & dance from around the world
Producer/Network JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities
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Recent Guests Kit Genesis, Julia Camille +4 more
Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. FLORA FM

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FLORA FM IS AN INTIMATE SONIC GARDEN CURATED BY ARTIST BOYSLOVEFLOWERS, WHERE THE PULSE OF BLACK GAY UNDERGROUND MUSIC BLOOMS IN FULL COLOR. EACH EPISODE INVITES LISTENERS INTO A WORLD OF LUSH SOUNDSCAPES, TENDER STORIES, AND UNAPOLOGETICALLY QUEER EXPRESSION—SPOTLIGHTING ARTISTS WHO ARE RESHAPING THE MUSICAL UNDERGROUND WITH INNOVATION, VULNERABILITY, AND EDGE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. The Pinhook Podcast

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We're excited to bring you the Pinhook Podcast via WXDU. The Pinhook is a QUEER run and operated music venue that has been in Downtown Durham since4eva - meaning since 2008. The Pinhook Podcast will feature interviews and music with Kym Register (forever venue owner) and various bands / staff / sound people / DJ's / creators / curators of all ages from Durham's now past / present and future.more Producer/Network The Pinhook
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Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. The Pink Boombox

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The Pink Boombox is a Hip Hop Culture podcast, hosted by Big V, that focuses on women and queer rappers and the culture at large. Servin' you Rap realness with hot takes on everything Black and Femme from music and politics to Beyoncé. As a Black Queer Radical Femme from the Southside of Chicago, Big V's critical thoughts and colorful opinions are raw and rooted in culture. Ain't nothing sweet over here but the Pink Box!more Producer/Network Big V
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Slutsplosion

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Slutsplosion is your go-to podcast for new music recs. Hosted by local goth and insufferable boyband hater, AJ: interviewing the coolest queer/female-led bands (and soloists) in the alternative music sphere.more Recent Guests Pol Mills, Emily Harris
Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Carnations and Carabiners

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Strap on and sashay through the garden of LGBTQ+ music history with DJ Anya
Recent Guests Billie Holiday, Marlene Deitrich +17 more
Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. HOMOGROUND - queer music radio (LGBTQ)

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HOMOGROUND is an audio podcast featuring music by queer (LGBTQ & allied) bands/musicians. The podcast was created to bring exposure & access to non-mainstream bands, especially those in isolated communities. We are building a network of queer musicians & music lovers. www.homoground.commore Producer/Network Homoground
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 176Facebook 4.6KTwitter 2.9KInstagram 7.5K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Gay Music: In the Key of Q

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Music-loving gay podcast featuring insightful and inspiring conversations with Queer musicians.
Host Dan Hall
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 89Twitter 280Instagram 321 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Connected Sounds

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Focussing on conversations with queer musicians and music industry professionals, the first series of Connected Sounds featured Self Esteem, Kindness and producer Tom Aspaul (Kylie, The Sugababes) with guests announced for series two including Shamir, Crawlers, Bored At My Grandmas House and more.Presented by Drag artist, journalist and radio presenter Alex Gibbon, soundtracked by Leeds DIY stalwart Katie Harkin (HARKIN, Sky Larkin, Sleater Kinney) and with visuals by Luci Pina, the second series of CPWM's Connected Sounds will take place across seven episodes featuring informal conversation..more Producer/Network Come Play With Me
Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Hear & Queer

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iHeartRadio's Shannon Burns sits down with queer-identifying musical artists during Pride Month to have conversations about their personal journey, queer perspectives in the industry, labels, etc.more Host Shannon Burns
Producer/Network iHeartRadio
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. Treble Treble: A Music Podcast

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As the host, I will guide you through the behind-the-scenes stories, themes, and favorite lyrics one album at a time through a queer lens.
Host Seth Cohn
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 21Twitter 1.7KInstagram 223 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. The Herbal Tea Podcast

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The Herbal Tea Podcast is the queer music show by queer music artists. We provide a hub for open dialogue and constructive criticism of our participation in pop music and culture.
Hosts Naquan u201cEarthToneu201d Williams, Kenny u201cI.K.P.u201d Alvarez
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20. classicalqueer

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Come join Jacob Caines - musician, teacher and writer of the classicalqueer blog and Samantha Jane Smith - radio station presenter, writer and person with no musical ability as we discuss queer classical music. We are two queer people with widely differing interests and experience in classical music. Come hear us try and understand what queer classical music is, talk with composers and generally have a good time.more Hosts Samantha Jane Smith, Jacob Caines
Producer/Network Samantha Jane Smith
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Apple Reviews 1Facebook 161Twitter 41Instagram 516 Avg Length 74 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. Josh, Bryan, and Esme's Big Gay Radio Show

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Celebrate Pride all year with Josh, Bryan, and Esme and their BIG GAY RADIO SHOW, Thursdays from midnight-3a. This is the only upbeat and interactive Gay Radio Show in Tampa. Each week Josh, Bryan, Esme will play some of the hottest music from Queer Artists and Queer Allies, plus some of the hottest topics in Queer culture. Chris Gorman has your LGBTQ News each hour! Find out about everything gay in Tampa Bay with Josh, Bryan, and Esme!more Host Josh
Producer/Network Joshua Morrow
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 166 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

22. Queers in the Club

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A new music podcast with an LGBTQ+ focus. Host George showcases new drops from queer artists, producers, DJs and songwriters, spanning a variety of pop, hip-hop, indie and alternative genres.more Producer/Network George Baxter
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

23. Bangerz!

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Bangerz! The New Queer Music Podcast! Hosts Hunter Banes and Toño The Rapper curate a new release playlist every week to talk you through the newest and hottest hits in this hip-pop-hyperpop-culture podcast. Listen to the playlist here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1B4o5HYvmwgPgsp4I1Kxn1Make sure to check out each week's corresponding playlist, and follow us on Instagram (@bangerzpodcast) for updates!more Hosts Hunter Banes, Toño
Producer/Network Hunter and Toño
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Twitter 81Instagram 336 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact