The Sewing Circle

In this episode of The Sewing Circle, join us for a conversation with AJ Dubler and Carmela Murphy, talented stop motion filmmakers. Their film ‘A Bird Hit My Window and Now I’m a Lesbian’ has been in over 60 film festivals, and now they’re working on their next film ‘God is a Pelican.’ In this conversation, we discuss inspiration, empathy, queerness, what’s next, and so much more. Support the show

In this episode of The Sewing Circle, join us for a conversation with Joy Oladokun, a talented artist whose latest album, 'OBSERVATIONS FROM A CROWDED ROOM,' came out October 2024. In this thoughtful conversation, we discuss inspiration, empathy, performance, what’s next, and lots more. Her work, which blends everything from folk to pop, rock, and R&B, is focused on connection and the universality of music. "Being black and queer on planet earth is lonely," Oladokun said. "It's even...

In this episode of The Sewing Circle, join us for a conversation with EMELINE, a talented queer pop artist whose debut album is coming out next year. In this thoughtful conversation, we discuss grief, the creative process, queerness, weird music, and lots more. Many know EMELINE for her hit 2022 single ‘cinderella’s dead,’ and this conversation is a reminder that while EMELINE is a bad bitch she’s also so much more. Support the show

In this episode of The Sewing Circle, join us for a conversation with Citrine Cash Collins, an exceptionally talented designer and drag artist. In this meaningful conversation, we discuss creativity in an age of social media, inspiration, queerness, advice, and so much more. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about drag, the creative process, and more. Also, be sure to check out the 11 drag queen Q&As they did for our fashion and drag magazine. Support the show

In this episode of The Sewing Circle, join us for a conversation with MARIS, a talented queer pop artist who is currently in the midst of a co-headline tour with Caroline Kingsbury. In this thoughtful conversation, we discuss inspiration, queerness, audience connection, and so much more. Join us for an insightful conversation about music and identity. Support the show

In this episode of The Sewing Circle, join us for a conversation with Samuel Warburton, a queer musical artist who just released his 15th single on August 29. We discuss his career from theatre to film and music. We also chat about the power of live music and the connection at shows. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about creating music. Support the show

In this episode of The Sewing Circle, join us for a conversation with Chris Murphy, a tattoo artist based out of Red Rocket Tattoo in Midtown Manhattan. We discuss her career and her early introduction to tattooing, having a father who was a tattoo artist. We also discuss the power of tattoos, the connections and community forged, and the importance of being a queer safe space and creating queer art. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation filled with inspiration, advice, and more....

In this episode of The Sewing Circle, join us for a conversation with New York based fashion photographer, Madison Paloski. We discuss everything from tenacity and inspiration to studying photographers throughout history and the importance of storytelling in fashion photography. We also explore the importance of fashion photography through a queer woman’s lens Join us for an insightful conversation filled with inspiration, advice, and so much more. Support the show

In this episode of The Sewing Circle, join us for a conversation with Dutch producer, singer, and drag artist, Jackpot Mavaotic. We chat about everything from the creation of his drag persona to his upcoming new album, a life-changing performance, and so much more. We also explore some of his dreams and aspirations, as well as what’s next after this album release. Join us for a thoughtful conversation on art and community, and be sure to check out this episode on YouTube, as Jackpot’s o...

In this episode of The Sewing Circle, we sit down with the founder and editor-in-chief of Ebony Tomatoes Collective, a Literary and art magazine by a Black queer collective. In this thoughtful conversation, we discuss everything from the story of how Ebony Tomatoes began to the necessity of independent publications, lessons learned along the way, and so much more. We also explore their 24th edition, which is being released later this month and centers on grief and its many forms. Join u...

In this episode of The Sewing Circle, we chat with indie-rock artist Boy Jr. Tune in for a discussion about inspiration, queerness, identity, and so much more. As they said, "In the same way that I've often felt like I don't want my gender to be able to be easily and quickly defined by a checkbox or a hashtag, I feel that way about music genres." We also explore their upcoming EP and their latest single 'Zitty Stardust,' an anthem of queer joy and acceptance. As Boy Jr. said, "Younger me need...

In this episode of The Sewing Circle, we sit down with Halifax, Nova Scotia-based queer indie pop artist Burry. In this conversation, we chat about their new single, “Peaches,” which you can read more about here. We also explore their upcoming album, which delves into their lived experiences in their 20s, examining topics of queerness and gender expression. Don’t miss a thoughtful conversation about the joys of performing (especially when their wife is in the crowd), the importance of b...

In this episode of The Sewing Circle, we chat with queer Christian indie pop artist Dylan Dhindsa. Join us as we chat about their journey embracing their faith and sexuality, their career so far, and what they have coming soon. We also discussed Dylan’s new guest article on www.hankycodemagazine.com, which is out now. Dylan’s article marks our officially being open for 24/7 submissions of articles, photography, visual art, and more—so definitely check that out if you’re interested ...

In this episode of The Sewing Circle, we chat with indie pop and soul artist, Janeece. At the end of 2024 Janeece released their debut album, ‘The Sun Will Come Out’ that was also completely produced by her. Join us as we chat about the journey to finding her sound, the process and inspiration for the record, and the joys of performing live. Don’t miss a conversation about Janeece’s career and value for authenticity, the importance of enjoying the creative process rather than focusing e...

In this episode of The Sewing Circle, we chat with alt-Christian queer artist, Semler. In February, Semler released their latest album, ‘Revival In My Mind’. In April, we sat down to chat about the process of creating the new album, their release shows, their inspirations, their love for wrestling, and so much more. Join us for a thoughtful and funny conversation about Semler’s career thus far, including how important it is for them to create songs about queerness and Christianity. &nbs...

In this extra special episode of The Sewing Circle, we chat with Noelle from Astraea Goods. Noelle is an immensely talented embroidery artist whose specialty is charm embroidery. They designed our brand new logo for The Sewing Circle podcast, which is debuting today. We chat about the process of designing the new logo in their classic charm embroidery style, their creative influences, and the journey to finding their creative style. Don’t miss a conversation on growth, creativity, and N...

In this episode of The Sewing Circle, recorded in February, we are joined by 80s-influenced queer pop artist, Caroline Kingsbury. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about the importance of queer community and embracing queer identity, the joys of touring, and the importance of trusting the process. Join us as we discuss Caroline’s upcoming project (!!!), the life advice she’d give her younger self, and so much more. Support the show

In this episode of The Sewing Circle podcast, we're joined by indie rock artist Amelia Day. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about her creative process and the inspiration for some of her hit songs, including Eastward of Eden and Therapist's Wet Dream. We chat about how she used her music to come out to extended family, as well as multiple (!!) projects that she has in the works. Join us for an introspective conversation discussing Amelia's career thus far, what queerness in music ...

In this episode of The Sewing Circle podcast, we're joined by Lisa Heller, a talented Los Angeles based indie pop artist. We discuss the release of her new EP HELLO, MY NAME IS, the journey to finding her voice and style as an artist, and the joy of performing. We also explore how writing and singing about her bisexuality helped her come to accept her identity. Tune in for an insightful conversation recounting Lisa's career thus far and where she's headed from here. Support the show

In this episode of The Sewing Circle podcast, we're joined by Rachel Bochner, an amazing lyricist and pop artist based in New York City. We chat about her EP Lovergirl, the internet drama that led to the recording of a sapphic Guilty As Sin Cover, and an exciting new project that's in the works. We also explore her growth in confidence as a writer and artist and what inspires and influences her creativity. Tune in for an authentic conversation about the importance of queer representatio...