Episode 1: Kat and the Hurricane
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Queerful is a podcast about the power of stories and the creativity of the LGBTQ+ community. Hosted by Benjamin Rose (they/them), each episode features ordinary humans who are changing the world in the most queerful ways.
In this episode, Kat Farnsworth (she/her/they/them) and Alex Nelson (they/them/theirs) sit down with Benjamin to talk about their band, Kat and the Hurricane. Kat and the Hurricane is a genre- and gender-bending band from Madison, Wisconsin. They deliver a unique blend of synth-pop and haunting indie rock - which they dub as "Sad Lesbian Music". Their second album Libra was released on February 7, 2020.
Twitter: @katthurricane
Facebook: @katandthehurricane
Instagram: @katandthehurricane
Bandcamp/Merch: katandthehurricane.bandcamp.com
Website: katandthehurricane.com/
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Episode Notes
Kat and Alex name-dropped a lot of bands, venues, and shows in this episode. Here are some of them if you want to learn more!
Venues/Organizations
Yellow Brick Road Organization | Beloit, WI (host of Rock Country Pride)
High Noon Saloon | Madison, WI
The Sylvee | Madison, WI
Madison Area Music Association | Madison, WI
Lark | Janesville, WI
The Outpost | Janesville, WI
Mocha Moment | Janesville, WI
Janesville Performing Arts Center | Janesville, WI
The Looking Glass | Janesville, WI
Bands/Musicians
Candace Griffin
Ryan Thomas
John Nelson
Josh Ranft
Pancake Riot
Elmer and the Ceramic Trees
Future Teens
Yam Haus
Partner
Telethon
Pronoun
Mitski
Petal
Noah Gundersen
Dead Horses
Danielle Ate the Sandwich
Boy & Bear
Hanna Georgas
Bad Bad Hats
Michigander
Liza Anne
Phoebe Bridgers
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