Queer FM Episode July 9, 2024
QueerFM Featured Guests:Dean FM / Dean-Fraser Milford (he/him) is a Boston-based, genderqueer rapper, entertainer/BEN HAZELWOOD a songwriting & artist from New Zealand
8:00am - 10:00am
Dean FM / Dean-Fraser Milford (he/him) is a Boston-based, genderqueer rapper, entertainer and LGBTQ advocate. Dean has performed in multiple venues throughout Northeast America, he stands for compassion, courage, and equality.
In his activism, he supports the awareness and acceptance of gender neutrality. He refuses to deny his true identity - identifying himself with multiple pronouns. Dean also advocates for the awareness of BIPOC mental health and the prevention of animal abuse.
Dean FM has a new album on all the streams “ECLECTIC”, tune in to catch their single, Bottom Bit and you can find the artist on Facebook and Insta at @deanfmofficial
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The songwriting of New Zealand artist BEN HAZELWOOD (he/him) has been called “boldly empowering, vastly eclectic and deeply human”. Noting over forty million streams with hundreds of thousands of monthly listeners, Ben is also a renowned winner of MTV’s ‘The Freshmen’ music video competition, has been named an Australian LGBTQI+ Artist Of The Year, and continues to shine light on the unrivalled appeal of authentic, heartfelt and fiercely independent artistry.
Inspired by some of history’s greatest performers – David Bowie, Janis Joplin, Freddie Mercury – Ben’s dynamic ability to capture a moment and engage with an audience came naturally. Ben’s intimate yet anthemic music forever highlights versatility, whilst maintaining its roots amidst the unfiltered identity of his writing. Currently based in New York, years of devotion to the artform have culminated in the launch of Ben’s latest work which is his Live Mixtape “Streetlights and Revolutions, available on all the streamers.
The project tells the story of his life, reflecting upon courage and acceptance with raw emotion, grit, and determination and you can connect with Ben on his Instagram @benhazelwoodmusic or on his website benhazelwood.com