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Hosted by Jake Shears · music · EN · 45 episodes
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. This season, Queer The Music goes further still, pushing its format with legacy artist specials, authors, themed episodes, surprise co-hosts, and more stories behind those game-changing bangers you thought you knew. Executive Producer: Alice Williams, Executive Producer: Dan Borrelli, Producer: Debbie Kilbride, Head of Production: Nikki Sopp, Director: Oisín Bickley, Director: Carissa Jumu, Project Manager: Claudia Mantle, Editor: Sam Atkinson, Production Coordinator: Lauren Baugh,
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Signup to Generate a PitchJake 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.
Queer the Music with Jake Shears is hosted by Jake Shears. The show has published 45 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "How Queer Artists Transformed Pop Music in 1984 | Ian Wade | Queer the Music with Jake Shears" (29 September 2026, 39 minutes), "Why Tom Rasmussen Believes Being Different Is an Enviable Position | Queer the Music with Jake Shears" (22 September 2026, 62 minutes), and "The Queer History of Lou Reed & The Velvet Underground | Queer the Music with Jake Shears" (8 September 2026, 36 minutes).
Queer the Music with Jake Shears publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 45 episodes.
Booking probability for Queer the Music with Jake Shears is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Queer the Music with Jake Shears requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Queer the Music with Jake Shears's contact route on record: verified email.
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Jake Shears hosts Queer the Music with Jake Shears, a music show with 45 episodes published.
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Episode #13
Jake Shears is joined by journalist and author Ian Wade to discuss his book 1984: The Year Pop Went Queer and explore how one remarkable year became a turning point for queer visibility in pop. From the shock and...
Episode #12
Jake Shears is joined by artist, songwriter and performer Tom Rasmussen for a wide-ranging conversation on music, identity and finding freedom through creativity. Together, they look back on Tom’s journey from growing...
Episode #10
In This episode of Queer The Music, Jake Shears is joined by author and cultural critic Barry Walters to explore the queer history of Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground. Together, they discuss Andy Warhol’s radical New...
Episode #9
Season 4 of Queer The Music continues with Jehnny Beth. She and Jake Shears discuss her journey from discovering Bowie and Patti Smith to forming Savages , finding her voice as an artist and embracing her bisexuality...
Episode #8
Season 4 of Queer The Music continues with Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme. In this special extended edition, he and Shears discuss everything from their shared love of The Cramps to vulnerability...
Episode #6
Season 4 of Queer The Music continues with acclaimed writer Jeremy Atherton Lin. Joining Jake Shears, the author of Gay Bar: Why We Went Out and Deep House explores the history and evolution of LGBTQ+ nightlife...
Episode #5
Season 4 of Queer The Music continues with singer-songwriter David McAlmont. Joining Jake Shears, he reflects on breaking through with McAlmont & Butler’s iconic hit Yes, navigating Britpop as an openly queer Black...
Queer the Music with Jake Shears
On this episode of Queer the Music we have indie rock darling Baby Queen. Joining Jake Shears, she reflects on the creative and personal journey behind her deeply honest new album, I Hope You Don’t Remember Me. They get...
Episode #3
On this episode of Queer the Music we’re featuring DJ, promoter and nightlife icon Jodie Harsh. Joining Jake, she traces her journey from sneaking into London’s legendary gay clubs as a teenager to building one of the...
Episode #2
Season 4 of Queer the Music continues with Swedish pop trailblazer Tove Lo. Joining Jake Shears, she reflects on the song that changed everything, Habits (Stay High), the freedom of becoming an independent artist, and...
Episode #1
Season 4 of Queer The Music launches today in discussion with Placebo’s iconic frontman Brian Molko. In this special, extended edition, he and Shears discuss everything from their mutual love of David Bowie to...
Queer the Music with Jake Shears
Jake Shears’ hit Queer The Music podcast returns for its fourth season. Kicking off with an episode featuring Placebo’s Brian Molko, this follows a double win for the number 1-charting podcast at the prestigious Webby...
Episode #12
<p>Christmas has come early as Jake selects some of his favourite bits from the last 3 seasons. Really just a reminder to go back and listen to the episodes you've missed - there have been some brilliant conversations...
Queer the Music with Jake Shears
<p>Christmas has come early as Jake selects some of his favourite bits from the last 3 seasons. Really just a reminder to go back and listen to the episodes you've missed - there have been some brilliant conversations...
Episode #11
<p>For this special episode of Queer The Music Jake is joined by the brilliant Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem. With a critically acclaimed new album, a concert tour and book under her belt this year, the pair have...
Queer the Music with Jake Shears
<p>For this special episode of Queer The Music Jake is joined by the brilliant Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem. With a critically acclaimed new album, a concert tour and book under her belt this year, the pair have...
Queer the Music with Jake Shears
<p>It's our season finale and we're delighted to be joined by Roddy Bottum, best known as the keyboardist of Faith No More. </p> <p>Back in 1990 Roddy found himself in the spotlight in the rock world as its first openly...
Episode #10
<p>It's our season finale and we're delighted to be joined by Roddy Bottum, best known as the keyboardist of Faith No More. </p><p>Back in 1990 Roddy found himself in the spotlight in the rock world as its first openly...
Episode #9
<p>This week on Queer The Music we celebrate Grace Kelly - the debut single from Multi-platinum, BRIT Award-winning, and Grammy nominated global pop visionary Mika. </p> <p>Listen to Jake and Mika's fascinating...
Episode #9
<p>This week on Queer The Music we celebrate Grace Kelly - the debut single from Multi-platinum, BRIT Award-winning, and Grammy nominated global pop visionary Mika. </p><p>Listen to Jake and Mika's fascinating...
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