Out in South London on Resonance 104.4

When: Tuesdays 6.30pm - 7.pm
Where: Resonance 104.4 FM
Podcasts: http://outinsouthlondon.wordpress.com/
Presenter: Rosie Wilby 

My inner geek was in esctasy as we spent half an hour in the Resonance FM Studios watching a wonderful line up on South London's LGBT music and culture radio show Out in South London.

Ably helmed by comedian/musician/podcaster Rosie Wilby, each week we hear about the current hot LGBT cultural delights. If you haven't tuned in yet, and I highly recommend you do, as this magazine format show has something different and for everyone each week, then download the podcasts as there's plenty to catch up on. It's an informal and informative affair, and there's frankly nothing else like it out there.

This week was a treat in particular as in store was a live performance from Erin McKeown, whose haunting bluesy electrifying 'The Jailor', from the latest album, left us wanting more. And after a short interview we were rewarded again with the more up tempo, but retrospective in tone 'Histories' that brings together the theme and essence of the album in one track (before she had to dash right off to a gig at the Green Note in Camden). 

Erin has played throughout the Lesbian circut (cue much reminiscing about venues such as Southopia), and is well worth a listen to. The new album incorporates a more political/activist slant than previous albums, and I found these messages brought a real intensity to the lyrics and the performance that was appealing and intriguing.

Erin self produces, and as a modern technophile, finds that collaborating and working on tracks with other singer-songwriters is an easy process - you don't even have to be in the same city.

It was a packed show, and not only was there a live performance, but two further interviews. We heard from Ira Sachs, live on the phone from New York (more of that modern technology) about his new film 'Keep the Lights On' - an honest look at the gay male relationship in New York.

Also interviewed was Karen McLeod, who has run arty party event Moona for the last 15 years. This quarterly event, next running on 23rd Feb at the Horse Bar in Waterloo, mixes cabaret, live modelling, art tables, DJs and other performances for a unique party of mostly lesbian attendance. Karen is also an avid blogger and has a novel under her belt. 

Resonance FM features a range of magazine and arts/cultures focused shows.