A little bit country.  A little bit Rock N Roll.  100% Josh Zuckerman . That’s what we heard when the man himself– icon of out music Josh Zuckerman– took his place on the all-knowing-couch at Homophonic and shared his exhausting, exhilarating summer stories with Alex.

Who gets plucked from New York and flown half way round the world for a Mediterranean concert?  Who strums his way through the very biggest and best festivals in the world from the Atlanta Olympics to Japan’s World’s Fair?  Who’s shared the stage with everyone from Macy Gray to the Indigo Girls to RuPaul to the legendary B.B. King?  And who’s video “Out from Under” was the number 1 requested video on Logo for 6 weeks?!

Josh Zuckerman, that’s who.  Inspired by the music of his birthplace, St. Louis, Missouri, and influenced by a cadre of outstanding artists from blues, rock, and country, Josh’s work as a singer-songwriter has won praise from Queer and Main Stream media alike.  And, despite a cold and a whirlwind performance schedule, he still found the time to lend a little of his cred to our boys at Homophonic.

And what would a visit from Josh be without a special treat for *you*? Catch a live, acoustic performance of his new track “Fall in Love Again.”  See it, hear it, and love it all right here on Homophonic!

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Ariel Aparicio is a man of mystery.  A Rock-n-Roller with Cuban roots; a child of Miami and a son of New York; a former nightclub luminary and current restaurant aficionado; and now, of course, a guest of Homophonic…

But Ariel is a lot more than just a series of fascinating contradictions.  He’s also a stage-romping, nation-touring, guitar-smashing rock star with a series of albums under his belt and a brand new release that brings Queer Rock to the forefront.

He’s regaled us with tales of Andy Warhol and Grace Jones.  He’s taken us by the hand through the trials and tribulations of being an Out Rocker, a musical pioneer, and a father.  And he’s even treated us to a private performance of his hit single “I’m the One.”

And now, kids, it’s your turn!  Catch Ariel’s astounding interview and performance chez Homophonic!

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You’ve waited and waited for the next Homphonic Episode to debut.  You’ve patiently counted the summer weeks away.  You’ve thought to yourself, who could it be…who could make the wait worth the while?

Well, the answer is right here, kids, with Episode 12 starring the amazing Joshua Klipp.

This transgender vocalist is turning heads of every orientation with a deep, soulful voice and deeper, beat-filled tracks of immense love.  In this episode, Joshua takes us

He’s the man with fans from Tyra Banks and the entire population of Sweden.  He’s the guy whose very 1st video was directed by Margaret Cho.  He’s the stud muffin that has every animal, mineral, and vegetable swooning at his crooning…and he’s all ours!

Joshua’s story of musical and personal transformation is jaw-dropping, and he shares it all with Alex from the couch-of-supreme-music.  From his television debut on Tyra to the road to stardom via Margaret to his groundbreaking track that features his voice both pre- and post-gender transition, Joshua tells all.

Check him out right here, on Homophonic.

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Spiegelworld, a traveling cabaret venue decked out in hardwood paneling and chandeliers, is back in New York City and this year features our very own diva de deviance, Justin Bond .

He leads a roster of master cabaret artists including Ute Lemper who, let’s face it, is probably secretly the love child of Kurt Weil and Marlene Dietrich.  Not bad company for an out Artist who’s made just about every major music venue blush with shame…including Carnegie Hall.

Spiegelworld isn’t just a blast from the Weimar past, it’s a faithful reproduction of the glamour and grandeur that ruled Berlin’s and Paris’ underground music scene after WWI but before Germany developed its insatiable taste for repression.

Check out Spiegelworld here, along with its schedule of performances.

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Oh, Rachael Sage fans, have we got a double treat for you!

Treat 1:

You’ve no doubt already seen the hauntingly beautiful video for her latest single “Vertigo”. Let’s enjoy it again together, no?

Treat 2:

When Rachael stopped by our studio to tape Episode 11 of our little web series, she whipped out her trusty keyboard and charmed us with a private performance, including this intimate version of “Vertigo”.

Treat yourself:

You already have her previous (seven!) albums, so head over to iTunes to pick up Chandelier. The amazing Miss Sage is globetrotting these days, and you do not want to miss her when she comes to your area. Keep your eye on our calendar and Rachael’s site to stay up-to-date on her tour schedule.

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