In this episode of The Sewing Circle, jazz, hip-hop, and neo-soul artist Justy joins us to talk about her highly anticipated second album, Love with Benefits. We dive into her journey—from writing songs in junior high to crafting her own distinct sound, how queerness and identity shape her music, and what it means to grow as an independent artist.

Justy also opens up about the highs and lows of her creative process, the magic of live performance, and the unexpected moments that changed her career. Plus, we talk about representation in music, finding your voice, and why making music for and with community matters.

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To kick off The Sewing Circle, queer pop funk artist Molly Grace joins us to chat about her upcoming debut record, touring, her writing process, and more.  

Find her on Instagram, TikTok, Spotify, and anywhere else you stream music. 

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In this extra special episode of The Sewing Circle, we chat with Noelle from Astraea Goods. Noelle is an immensely talented embroidery artist whose specialty is charm embroidery. They designed our brand new logo for The Sewing Circle podcast, which is debuting today. We chat about the process of designing the new logo in their classic charm embroidery style, their creative influences, and the journey to finding their creative style. 

Don’t miss a conversation on growth, creativity, and Noelle’s career thus far. If you’re interested in their work, check it out here: https://astraeagoods.com/.

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In this episode of The Sewing Circle, recorded in February, we are joined by 80s-influenced queer pop artist,  Caroline Kingsbury. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about the importance of queer community and embracing queer identity, the joys of touring, and the importance of trusting the process. 

Join us as we discuss Caroline’s upcoming project (!!!), the life advice she’d give her younger self, and so much more. 

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In this episode of The Sewing Circle podcast, we're joined by indie rock artist Amelia Day. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about her creative process and the inspiration for some of her hit songs, including Eastward of Eden and Therapist's Wet Dream. We chat about how she used her music to come out to extended family, as well as multiple (!!) projects that she has in the works. 

Join us for an introspective conversation discussing Amelia's career thus far, what queerness in music means to her, the joys of performing, and so much more.

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In this episode of The Sewing Circle podcast, we're joined by Lisa Heller, a talented Los Angeles based indie pop artist. We discuss the release of her new EP HELLO, MY NAME IS, the journey to finding her voice and style as an artist, and the joy of performing. We also explore how writing and singing about her bisexuality helped her come to accept her identity. 

Tune in for an insightful conversation recounting Lisa's career thus far and where she's headed from here.

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In this episode of The Sewing Circle podcast, we're joined by Rachel Bochner, an amazing lyricist and pop artist based in New York City. We chat about her EP Lovergirl, the internet drama that led to the recording of a sapphic Guilty As Sin Cover, and an exciting new project that's in the works. We also explore her growth in confidence as a writer and artist and what inspires and influences her creativity. 

Tune in for an authentic conversation about the importance of queer representation in music and Rachel's career journey thus far. 

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In this episode of The Sewing Circle podcast, we're joined by Australian indie/alternative artist Mia Wray. We chat about her debut album, which was released TODAY, and the struggles and joys of creating the record, including how the first recording was scrapped, leading the way to the creation of what the record is today. We also explore Mia's self-proclaimed late bloomer status and discuss how coming to her sexuality later than many of her peers impacted the music that she makes. 

Tune in for a genuine conversation about creating music, focusing on connection rather than numbers, the joys of performing, and so much more. 

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In this episode of The Sewing Circle, we're joined by Brooklyn-based indie pop artist Em Crowe. From choir-filled high school days to an unexpected creative revival during the pandemic, Em shares their journey of finding a unique musical voice. We dive into the inspiration behind their latest single, 26, explore the challenges and joys of being an independent artist, and discuss how queerness influences their sound and songwriting. Plus, Em teases an upcoming twin EP project and the creative process behind their evolving artistry.

Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about music, identity, and the magic of making art on your own terms.

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In this episode of The Sewing Circle, we chat with alt-Christian queer artist, Semler. In February, Semler released their latest album, ‘Revival In My Mind’. In April, we sat down to chat about the process of creating the new album, their release shows, their inspirations, their love for wrestling, and so much more. 

Join us for a thoughtful and funny conversation about Semler’s career thus far, including how important it is for them to create songs about queerness and Christianity.  

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In this episode of The Sewing Circle, we sit down with the founder and editor-in-chief of Ebony Tomatoes Collective, a Literary and art magazine by a Black queer collective. In this thoughtful conversation, we discuss everything from the story of how Ebony Tomatoes began to the necessity of independent publications, lessons learned along the way, and so much more. We also explore their 24th edition, which is being released later this month and centers on grief and its many forms. 

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on community, writing, and more. 

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In this episode of The Sewing Circle, we chat with indie-rock artist Boy Jr. Tune in for a discussion about inspiration, queerness, identity, and so much more. As they said, "In the same way that I've often felt like I don't want my gender to be able to be easily and quickly defined by a checkbox or a hashtag, I feel that way about music genres."

We also explore their upcoming EP and their latest single 'Zitty Stardust,' an anthem of queer joy and acceptance. As Boy Jr. said, "Younger me needed this song. I hope this song finds the people who need it." 

Don't miss this thoughtful and heartfelt conversation that's sure to encourage you to create and embrace your identity. 

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In this episode of The Sewing Circle, we sit down with Halifax, Nova Scotia-based queer indie pop artist Burry. In this conversation, we chat about their new single, “Peaches,” which you can read more about here. We also explore their upcoming album, which delves into their lived experiences in their 20s, examining topics of queerness and gender expression. 

Don’t miss a thoughtful conversation about the joys of performing (especially when their wife is in the crowd), the importance of being authentic in music, and so much more. 

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In this episode of The Sewing Circle, we chat with queer Christian indie pop artist Dylan Dhindsa. Join us as we chat about their journey embracing their faith and sexuality, their career so far, and what they have coming soon. We also discussed Dylan’s new guest article on www.hankycodemagazine.com, which is out now. 

Dylan’s article marks our officially being open for 24/7 submissions of articles, photography, visual art, and more—so definitely check that out if you’re interested 

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In this episode of The Sewing Circle, we chat with indie pop and soul artist, Janeece. At the end of 2024 Janeece released their debut album, ‘The Sun Will Come Out’ that was also completely produced by her. Join us as we chat about the journey to finding her sound, the process and inspiration for the record, and the joys of performing live. 

Don’t miss a conversation about Janeece’s career and value for authenticity, the importance of enjoying the creative process rather than focusing exclusively on the results, and so much more.

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In this episode of The Sewing Circle, join us for a conversation with Dutch producer, singer, and drag artist, Jackpot Mavaotic. We chat about everything from the creation of his drag persona to his upcoming new album, a life-changing performance, and so much more. We also explore some of his dreams and aspirations, as well as what’s next after this album release. 

Join us for a thoughtful conversation on art and community, and be sure to check out this episode on YouTube, as Jackpot’s outfit is amazing.

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