The Queers to the Front Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Meet Hollie Doherty - tour manager fo Maggie Lindemann. Maggie has accomplished a lot in her career despite just being 24 - tune in for a conversation on progressing careers in touring, and how sometimes losing one job opens doors to bigger opportunities you might not be seeing yet.

Hollie on Socials: @hollie_coffeetea

QTTF on Socials: @queerstothefront

For this episode, Jaclyn sat down with me for a chat about starting & running businesses in music and the difficulties juggling responsibilities between clients, employees, and private life. Very excited how informative and insightful this conversation came out. 

The QTTF podcast is back - tune in for episode 2 with Jeanette Wall, US label manager for City Slang Records, artist manager, and fellow podcaster. Jeanette has worked in many different corners of the industry, growing from music blogger to managing artists the likes of Mitski, and eventually making it to her current position developing artists on both sides of the Atlantic. If you're looking for inspiration on kickstarting your own career, this one's for you. 

The QTTF podcast is back! Joining me for the first episode of this new season is Avanthi Govender, seasoned tour manager & professional. Avanthi currently works as road manager for Phoebe Bridgers, and is known for tour managing artists such as Julien Baker & Boygenius over the years. I couldn't be more excited to share some of her wisdom & experience with you - now please sit back & relax, and enjoy this podcast. 

Welcome back to the Queers to the Front Podcast, and welcome to Season 2. Our podcast is now Patreon-exclusive, so we’d love for you to come join us over there: https://www.patreon.com/queerstothefront

For this episode, I had the pleasure to sit down with Missy from Mannequin Pussy right before their EP release for "Perfect". Tune in to learn about Missy’s journey into music and video direction, the story behind the new EP, and most importantly what she really thinks of TikTok.

Welcome back to the Queers to the Front Podcast, and welcome to Season 2. From here on, our podcast will be Patreon-exclusive, so we’d love for you to come join us over there: https://www.patreon.com/queerstothefront

For this first episode, I had the pleasure to chat to Shawna Potter – both known for her book “Making Spaces Safer” and her band War on Women. Tune in to learn about Shawna’s journey into music, War on Women’s new album “Wonderful Hell”, and how she ended up starting her own podcast mid-pandemic to her own surprise.

Welcome back to the Queers to the Front Podcast! For this episode, I had the pleasure to chat to Brian Walker. Brian is a musician under the name “A Day Without Love”, an author, podcaster, activist, and filmmaker. Tune in to learn about Brian’s journey into music and writing, how he stays inspired, and most importantly his favorite between Wawa and Sheetz!

Brian co-produced a documentary with Brianna Spause called "Safe and Sound" exploring the value of safer spaces in the US music scene. The trailer is out TODAY!

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Production: Maja Liv Groves

Promo Photo Credits: tbc

Logo Graphic Design: Luke Phillips 

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A Day Without Love: https://adaywithoutlove.bandcamp.com/

Safe and Sound trailer: https://www.bsproductions.co/safe-sound-film/

Dreams Not Memes Podcast: https://www.adaywithoutlove.com/dreams-not-memes-podcast

Brian Socials: @adaywithoutlove

QTTF Socials: @queerstothefront

QTTF Website: https://www.queerstothefront.com/

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Song Used in Intro, Interlude, & Outro:

"Going" (feat. Samryebread), Brian Walker feat. Samryebread, 2019

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QTTF Podcast:

https://podtail.com/podcast/the-queers-to-the-front-podcast/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-queers-to-the-front-podcast/id1530882308

https://open.spotify.com/show/6nzsFmULG3kCB2giTovQRd

Welcome back to a one-off behind-the scenes special of “Meet the Artist behind the new QTTF Visual Branding”. Lucinda Livingstone is dual-career industry professional, both working as a graphic designer and musician. Tune in for an in-depth conversation on Lucinda’s journey into music and graphic design, the evolution of Cultdreams, and staying inspired.

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Editing/Mixing: Maja Liv Groves

Promo Photo Credits: @gingerdope

Logo Graphic Design: Luke Phillips (http://linktr.ee/lizard.phillips)

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Cultdreams: https://cultdreams.bandcamp.com/

Nervus: https://nervus.bandcamp.com/

Bloodflower Design: https://www.bloodflowerdesign.com/

Lucinda Socials: @lucindalivingstone

QTTF Socials: @queerstothefront

QTTF Website: https://queerstothefront.com

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Song Used in Intro & Interludes:

"Brain Daze" (Instrumental), Cultdreams, Things That Hurt, 2019

Song Used in Outro:

"Born An Underdog, Still Living One", Cultdreams, Things That Hurt, 2019

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QTTF Podcast:

https://podtail.com/podcast/the-queers-to-the-front-podcast/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-queers-to-the-front-podcast/id1530882308

https://open.spotify.com/show/6nzsFmULG3kCB2giTovQRd

For episode #10, QTTF founder Maja sits down with Achan Malonda, musician and performer based in Berlin, Germany. Achan is a performer of many talents – from playing in a punk band as a teenager, to singing at weddings, to performing in “The Lion King”, to finally writing her own songs, she has a lot of stories to tell – tune in to learn about Achan’s journey into music, as well as her ways of finding balance and perspective in an unprecented time.

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Editing/Mixing: Maja Liv Groves

Promo Photo Credits: Achan Malonda

Logo Graphic Design: Luke Phillips (http://linktr.ee/lizard.phillips)

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MALONDA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmwGIhp-uZQ&ab_channel=FrauMalonda

Achan Socials: @fraumalonda

QTTF Socials: https://linktr.ee/queerstothefrontbooking

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QTTF Podcast:

https://podtail.com/podcast/the-queers-to-the-front-podcast/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-queers-to-the-front-podcast/id1530882308

https://open.spotify.com/show/6nzsFmULG3kCB2giTovQRd

Welcome back for episode #9! This time, QTTF founder Maja sits down with Zahra Haji Fath Ali Tehrani, Young Women's Music Project leader and musician under the name Despicable Zee. Grab a hot beverage and get comfy for an intimate conversation on single motherhood, 2020's global movements for social justice, tour drumming, and re-connecting with heritage.

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Editing/Mixing: Maja Liv Groves

Promo Photo Credits: Zahra Haji Fath Ali Tehrani

Logo Graphic Design: Luke Phillips (http://linktr.ee/lizard.phillips)

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Young Women's Music Project: https://www.ywmp.org.uk/

Despicable Zee: https://despicablezee.bandcamp.com/

Zahra Socials: @DespicableZee

QTTF Socials: https://linktr.ee/queerstothefrontbooking

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QTTF Podcast:

https://podtail.com/podcast/the-queers-to-the-front-podcast/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-queers-to-the-front-podcast/id1530882308

https://open.spotify.com/show/6nzsFmULG3kCB2giTovQRd

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Song Used in Intro: 'Togetherness', Despicable Zee, tbc

Song Used in Outro: 'Counting Cars', 2019, Despicable Zee, Atigheh - عتیقه

Written and Produced by zhfatehrani.com
Mixed by francineperry.com
Mastered by katietavini.co.uk

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Please note: Zahra is not the founder of Young Women's Music Project, but the current project leader; this was falsely stated in the intro sequence.