Reason 86979272972 why I love Queen Josephine: Ouch House 200
When my missus does something she does it right. The right way. And for the right reasons. So even when life knocks her down she gets back up the right way. The Ouch House Diaries were my missus way of getting back up right again. One day at a time. With pen and ink. And that’s why I’m so proud of her latest achievement. The Ouch House 200. … Continue reading Reason 86979272972 why I love Queen Josephine: Ouch House 200
150+ reasons and counting: Why we need to save the BBC
I could go on about securing a universal unbiased worldwide service. I could go on about a Murdoch favouring Tory government determined to dismantle one of this country’s finest institutions. But instead when it comes to saving the BBC there are only these reasons for me. Reasons I grew up with. Reasons that inspire me, humour me, educate me, amaze me. These many, many reasons. Play … Continue reading 150+ reasons and counting: Why we need to save the BBC
Perfect Distraction: Tom Of Finland Edits on Razor-N-Tape
Tom Of Finland Edits on Razor-N-Tape. A blissful reminder of days gone by and the summer nights ahead. Disco nights filled with gay wonders on the dancefloor (I’m sure I’m a gay man trapped in a lesbian’s body when it comes to this stuff!) and tutorials with Dr Jobling discussing the possibilities of using such images in my dissertation exhibition (oh the merits of academic filth!) I … Continue reading Perfect Distraction: Tom Of Finland Edits on Razor-N-Tape
Queen Josephine’s Brighton Pride 2015 Shipping Forecast
When it comes to predicting the weather for Brighton Pride no one does it quite as regally as Queen Josephine. So if you were fretting about that perfect weather suited outfit or wondering just how camp those showers would be fret no more. Queen Josephine is here with the first of this years Pride Public Information Films. And she’s deadly serious. Almost. Enjoy this regal … Continue reading Queen Josephine’s Brighton Pride 2015 Shipping Forecast
Queenie gets sweet with Sami Kubu
With Brighton Pride looming large and beautiful on the horizon, this month Queenie catches up with the gorgeous Sami Kubu to hear about her plans, discover where to find her busy dancefloors or to hear her on the radio, and to find out about her secret guitar wielding past……. Where can we see you playing these days, and what are your plans for Brighton Pride? I’m … Continue reading Queenie gets sweet with Sami Kubu
Wildblood + Queenie’s July Gscene Wonders
It’s been months in the making but we can finally say summer is here. Summer in Brighton. Nothing gets more glorious. So here are a few essential tunes to keep you wiggling in the sunshine. First up is the low-key electronica of Seb Wildblood’s Foreign Parts on SW Records. Fabulous surname aside, Wildblood’s thoughtful and enchanting beats had us hooked from first listen. As has … Continue reading Wildblood + Queenie’s July Gscene Wonders
Wildblood + Queenie’s Home Service June 2015
A regal seizure ain’t stopping us. Nope we’re back on Home Service duty this summer with a RadioReverb June mix to get your summer swinging in that deep queer disco-tech kinda way. With tracks from Jamie XX, Gregory Porter, Alexis Raphael , The Golden Boy, Ronnie Spiteri, Shaun J. Wright & Alinka, Sylvan Esso, PBR Streetgang, Jaymo & Andy George x Sidney Charles, Darius Syrossian, Severino And Faber, Citizenn and Glastonbury wonder’s Hot Chip its more summery … Continue reading Wildblood + Queenie’s Home Service June 2015
Why Pride still matters : Reason No.1
It still happens. Regardless of my day job. Regardless of my night job. Regardless of my life, my wife, my sexuality, my subtle lesbian looks (yeah right!). I still get asked why we still need Pride. Today The Guardian reported on Stevie-Jade Hardy’s study LGB&T Crime Reporting: Identifying Barriers and Solutions on rural LGBT hate crime in the UK. Figures stated that in 2012-13 “35,000 … Continue reading Why Pride still matters : Reason No.1
Queen Josephine’s Ouch House 200 at Duke Of Norfolk Brighton Pride fundraiser
A Queen will always rise again after a fall. No matter how Ouchy that fall maybe. Boxing Day 2013 and my Queenie, DJ, RadioReverb presenter, camp gay man trapped in a lesbians body (but oh what a cute body) is involved in a horrible, terrible accident. Not good. A Boxing Day fall and not an egg nog to blame or Babysham in sight. She ends up hospital … Continue reading Queen Josephine’s Ouch House 200 at Duke Of Norfolk Brighton Pride fundraiser
Perfect Distraction: AKASE’s Rust on !K7
On a day in a week of flux when I felt so disconnected this Rust reconnected me. And I can’t help but keep returning to its glorious Radioheadness and Justin Martin like soundscapes. Thank you AKASE. That’s me connected. Once again. A mark of wonder from the genius that is Midland and Robbie Redway. A more than perfect distraction. AKASE, the collaborative project between Harry Agius (better know … Continue reading Perfect Distraction: AKASE’s Rust on !K7
Wildblood and Queenie 