Songs That Saved Your Life Radio
Queer Music History Newsletter Adds Radio Show
Welcome to Songs That Saved Your Life - a weekly newsletter on rock n roll history written from a queer lens. You can access our full archives here.
This week’s post is a little out of the ordinary. I’m excited to share that Songs That Saved Your Life is now a radio show! Now you can read in-depth rock history here on Substack and then listen to the music by the artists I cover here and stories about their influences and who they inspired.
I’ve been given the privilege of hosting my show on two platforms: internet radio and my local community radio station here in New York (premiering Feb. 27)
Here’s a roundup of the radio episodes that have premiered so far. I’ve included the Substack story and radio episode for each so you can read and listen at the same time!
Need some energy? Tune in for disco, hi-NRG, and funk music in my tribute to Sylvester.
"You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" - Sylvester
At a time when other queer stars were still playing it straight, Sylvester dared to be an unapologetically out, genderfluid, Black pop star.
Get weird with this B52’s playlist. Of course I’m playing Bjork.
No. 2 "Rock Lobster" - The B52's
How one wacky song inspired a retired legend to keep recording - and galvanized a generation of kids to explore their joyfully weird side.
In the mood for some punk,alternative, and riot grrl? This Patti Smith playlist is for you.
No. 5:"Gloria" - Patti Smith
Why do a Van Morrison cover song when you can create a lesbian fever dream?Songs That Saved Your Life is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Get into some 80’s synth pop and electro beats in my tribute to the Pet Shop Boys
No.25 - "What Have I Done To Deserve This?" - Pet Shop Boys
Though once accused of queerbaiting, the Pet Shop Boys might be gay culture’s most devoted preservationists.
Songs That Saved Your Life Radio is live
Mondays from 11-12 EST on KPISS.FM
Tuesdays Midnight-2AM EST on Radio Kingston. (premieres Feb. 27)
Or anytime on the archives! I hope you’ll tune in.
This is big and great!!
Right on! Congrats Jami!