Connected Sounds Podcast Focuses on Queer Conversation in Music

Award-winning Leeds non-profit Come Play With Me have announced a second series of their ‘Connected Sounds’ podcast will launch to coincide with this year’s Pride month.

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 conversations with forteen guests, delving into the intersectionality of queer identity across a wide-range of topics.

The podcast is available to stream from various platforms, you can find out more on Come Play With Me’s Linktree

Other resources for LGBT+ musicians and allies

• Join our LGBT+ Members Network to connect, network and make positive change across the MU and the music industry
• Visit our LGBT+ musician hub page for links to our relevant advice, news and guidance
• Read our travel advice for LGBT+ musicians on tour
• See Stonewall’s latest campaign for getting the UK back on track for LGBTQ+ equality
• We also really like Stonewall’s recent guidance on ways to step up as an ally for non-binary people