Throughout the history of popular music, queer artists have made huge contributions - often at great expense and risk to themselves personally and professionally. This podcast shines a spotlight on those who trailblazed paths towards self expression. Join Scissor Sisters’ frontman Jake Shears and his guests as he unearths these important stories song by song.
This episode celebrates ‘King’, a hit from 2015 that went straight to the top of the UK Charts and was named song of the year by Time magazine. Jake speaks to Musician and Actor Olly Alexander, the then frontman of Years & Years.
Olly is a huge champion of LGBTQ+ issues, proudly celebrating his queerness by writing inclusive songs, displaying queer love in his music videos and portraying lead character Ritchie in the hit TV show ‘It’s A Sin’.
They discuss the making 'King', Olly’s career, his influences and the struggles he’s faced as a Queer artist.
Good luck representing Britain at Eurovision Olly! (This interview was recorded last summer, so before the news was announced).
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