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LOTL Lounge 9E2 Punk Riffs, Poetry Crushes, And A Camera

Welcome to the latest episode of the LOTL Lounge Podcast - the place where Australia's LGBTQI+ stories, music, and community take centre stage!

Whether you're tuning in from Sydney or beyond, this episode is your invitation to kick back, discover new queer voices, and reflect on the stories that shaped our community.

In This Episode

🎸 Music, Genres & Queer Creativity with Caitlin Starr

We cross the globe to New York to meet alternative rock musician, multi-instrumentalist, and self-proclaimed Libra, Caitlin Starr. We chat about breaking free from genre labels (02:47), how love and heartbreak inspired her single “Will You Be My Girlfriend” (06:03), and what punk, jazz, and rebellion mean to her creative freedom. Three tracks from her latest EP “Speed Saves” feature throughout the show — get ready for a genre-defying ride!

Featured tracks:

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📚 Queer Australian History: Lesbia Harford, Uncovered

Dr Jeff Sparrow, author, academic and activist, unearths the story of modernist poet, union leader and radical spirit Lesbia Harford. Dive into her poetry, activism, and intimate relationships that challenged the conventions of her era. Hear why her art, courage, and hidden history matter today (14:01). Includes a beautifully moving reading from Sparrow’s biography (27:21).

Members only: Read the interview on lotl.com 

👑 Drag King Corner: Touring with ‘Fuccbois’ & Bridie Connell

Our regular Drag King update brings the one and only Bridie Connell, writer and creator of “Fuccbois Live in Concert.” We hear about the madness of touring drag king theatre from Edinburgh Fringe to London, the joy (and chaos) of pop star satire, and how drag makes tricky conversations possible... with a touch of glitter and a lot of fun (32:11).

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📸 Preserving Queer Stories: A Conversation with Photographer MAZZ

Take a seat for a front-row journey through Sydney’s queer nightlife and activism, guided by iconic photographer MAZZ. From wild drag nights to the devastating impact of HIV/AIDS, MAZZ reflects on four decades of documenting a community’s highs and lows, and why archiving our stories matters more than ever (46:44).

Key Moments

  • 00:05: LOTL Lounge intro — “This is our space, this is our time…”

  • 02:24: Introducing Caitlin Starr

  • 12:08: "Cage" by Caitlin Starr

  • 13:34: Dr Jeff Sparrow on Lesbia Harford

  • 27:21: Lesbia Harford’s poetry, history & intimacy

  • 32:11: Drag King Corner with Bridie Connell

  • 44:17: "Piece of Clay" by Caitlin Starr

  • 46:44: Sydney’s queer history with photographer MAZZ

  • 01:42:31: "Will You Be My Girlfriend" — an all-in queer anthem to close

Members only: Read the Interview on lotl.com

Community Highlights

  • Unapologetic music & stories for queer women, by queer women (and all who love us)

  • The value of documenting our histories - and feeling seen

  • Honest, inclusive conversations about gender, language, and community identity

  • Intergenerational wisdom, resilience, and joy

Guest Info

Upcoming

Stay tuned, next episode launches LOTL Lounge Volume One, a non-stop music special co-curated by Adelaide DJ Josh, featuring ten tracks from eight incredible queer artists.

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