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Boy Radio grew up on the West Coast and is now based in New York, he has been putting out music since 2016, although he’s been making music for himself since he was in college. His tall stature and unique personal style make him hard to miss in a crowd. But in the last couple of years, Boy Radio has been steadily working to be known for more than those superficial traits. His recent song with the artist Big Dipper is a high energy and super queer ode to fucking. It’s exactly what the world needs right now.

Where was the Boy Radio persona born? My name was inspired by the New Romantic movement that originated in the UK. There was a sort of club kid revolution in the late 1970s that brought out a lot of eccentric fashion from people who felt like punks but didn’t entirely associate with the punk movement. New Romantics were pioneers, outcasts, queer people, artists… There were a lot of famous ones, Boy George for example. So short answer, I have a family that calls me Radio, and I’ve always been a romantic with club kid tendencies.

How would you describe Boy Radio? Over the years I’ve left that up for interpretation. A lot of my music has been written from a very sensitive place, but the bravado leaning into machismo, the subtlety, I dunno. I kind of just turn on when it’s time for a show.

When did you first start making music? I had been writing and recording all through my college years but never shared any of it with anyone. I finally started releasing indie singles in 2016 and my first EP right after. I’m always writing but I’m a little harsh when it comes to self critiques.

How would you describe your music to someone who hasn’t heard it? I would say my music is pop or even like abstract pop/R&B with elements of electro.

If you could perform with anyone dead or alive, who? Alive: Grace Jones. Dead: David Bowie.

Where did you grow up? I grew up all over Southern California. You can still hear it in my voice and in how I interact with people.

What other artists inspire you? It’s a long list in 2020. I’m inspired by musicians, pornstars, queens and kings in my community, visual artists. A long list really.

Who inspires your style? I don’t really have a who at the moment. At home, I’ve really taken to uniforms and color blocking. I’m inspired by really dumb, like, “guy” things. Sportswear even though I don’t play sports. Jumpsuits even though every one that I’ve ever worn has had to be specially made.

Where are you happiest? I’m very happy naked in a hot bath.

What’s sexy in a man? A sense of humor with a side of seriousness. Confidence. A man (binary or otherwise) not ashamed of his body whatever it looks like. A motivated spirit. A family man. Someone who loves and celebrates his sexuality and that of their partner.

Is there a topic or person who most inspires your lyrics? Over the years I’ve written songs mostly inspired by past relationships and overall about just being as sensitive a person as I am.

What does modern music need more of? I’m actually so impressed with a lot of the sounds being made right now both in indie and in mainstream music. Always more, more, more, more!

What does it need less of? Less misogyny. Less bullshit lyrics.

What do you consider the most perfectly written song of all time? Of all time? You know what? Janet Jackson’s “Runaway” is actually a perfect pop song.

If you could come back as any person or thing what would you choose? Beyoncé.

What is your most obvious characteristic? That I’m taller than your dad.

Which is more powerful love or hate? I think it takes more energy to hate than to love, but sometimes hate inspires love and creates actions to change. So that’s a tricky one for me. I want to say love, but it’s a thin line.

Is there something you’d like to say to the people you love? Stay strong, keep your head high, and thanks for all of the love you’ve shared with me over the years.

Listen to his most recent album Pop That on all available streams.

Boy Radio wears pants by Nihl.

This story was printed in GAYLETTER Issue 12, get a copy here.

Boy Radio grew up on the West Coast and is now based in New York, he has been putting out music since 2016, although he’s been making music for himself since he was in college. His tall stature and unique personal style make him hard to miss in a crowd. But in the last couple of years, Boy Radio has been steadily working to be known for more than those superficial traits. His recent song with the artist Big Dipper is a high energy and super queer ode to fucking. It’s exactly what the world needs right now.

Where was the Boy Radio persona born? My name was inspired by the New Romantic movement that originated in the UK. There was a sort of club kid revolution in the late 1970s that brought out a lot of eccentric fashion from people who felt like punks but didn’t entirely associate with the punk movement. New Romantics were pioneers, outcasts, queer people, artists… There were a lot of famous ones, Boy George for example. So short answer, I have a family that calls me Radio, and I’ve always been a romantic with club kid tendencies.

How would you describe Boy Radio? Over the years I’ve left that up for interpretation. A lot of my music has been written from a very sensitive place, but the bravado leaning into machismo, the subtlety, I dunno. I kind of just turn on when it’s time for a show.

When did you first start making music? I had been writing and recording all through my college years but never shared any of it with anyone. I finally started releasing indie singles in 2016 and my first EP right after. I’m always writing but I’m a little harsh when it comes to self critiques.

How would you describe your music to someone who hasn’t heard it? I would say my music is pop or even like abstract pop/R&B with elements of electro.

If you could perform with anyone dead or alive, who? Alive: Grace Jones. Dead: David Bowie.

Where did you grow up? I grew up all over Southern California. You can still hear it in my voice and in how I interact with people.

What other artists inspire you? It’s a long list in 2020. I’m inspired by musicians, pornstars, queens and kings in my community, visual artists. A long list really.

Who inspires your style? I don’t really have a who at the moment. At home, I’ve really taken to uniforms and color blocking. I’m inspired by really dumb, like, “guy” things. Sportswear even though I don’t play sports. Jumpsuits even though every one that I’ve ever worn has had to be specially made.

Where are you happiest? I’m very happy naked in a hot bath.

What’s sexy in a man? A sense of humor with a side of seriousness. Confidence. A man (binary or otherwise) not ashamed of his body whatever it looks like. A motivated spirit. A family man. Someone who loves and celebrates his sexuality and that of their partner.

Is there a topic or person who most inspires your lyrics? Over the years I’ve written songs mostly inspired by past relationships and overall about just being as sensitive a person as I am.

What does modern music need more of? I’m actually so impressed with a lot of the sounds being made right now both in indie and in mainstream music. Always more, more, more, more!

What does it need less of? Less misogyny. Less bullshit lyrics.

What do you consider the most perfectly written song of all time? Of all time? You know what? Janet Jackson’s “Runaway” is actually a perfect pop song.

If you could come back as any person or thing what would you choose? Beyoncé.

What is your most obvious characteristic? That I’m taller than your dad.

Which is more powerful love or hate? I think it takes more energy to hate than to love, but sometimes hate inspires love and creates actions to change. So that’s a tricky one for me. I want to say love, but it’s a thin line.

Is there something you’d like to say to the people you love? Stay strong, keep your head high, and thanks for all of the love you’ve shared with me over the years.

Listen to his most recent album Pop That on all available streams.

Boy Radio wears pants by Nihl.

This story was printed in GAYLETTER Issue 12, get a copy here.

Boy Radio grew up on the West Coast and is now based in New York, he has been putting out music since 2016, although he’s been making music for himself since he was in college. His tall stature and unique personal style make him hard to miss in a crowd. But in the last couple of years, Boy Radio has been steadily working to be known for more than those superficial traits. His recent song with the artist Big Dipper is a high energy and super queer ode to fucking. It’s exactly what the world needs right now.

Where was the Boy Radio persona born? My name was inspired by the New Romantic movement that originated in the UK. There was a sort of club kid revolution in the late 1970s that brought out a lot of eccentric fashion from people who felt like punks but didn’t entirely associate with the punk movement. New Romantics were pioneers, outcasts, queer people, artists… There were a lot of famous ones, Boy George for example. So short answer, I have a family that calls me Radio, and I’ve always been a romantic with club kid tendencies.

How would you describe Boy Radio? Over the years I’ve left that up for interpretation. A lot of my music has been written from a very sensitive place, but the bravado leaning into machismo, the subtlety, I dunno. I kind of just turn on when it’s time for a show.

When did you first start making music? I had been writing and recording all through my college years but never shared any of it with anyone. I finally started releasing indie singles in 2016 and my first EP right after. I’m always writing but I’m a little harsh when it comes to self critiques.

How would you describe your music to someone who hasn’t heard it? I would say my music is pop or even like abstract pop/R&B with elements of electro.

If you could perform with anyone dead or alive, who? Alive: Grace Jones. Dead: David Bowie.

Where did you grow up? I grew up all over Southern California. You can still hear it in my voice and in how I interact with people.

What other artists inspire you? It’s a long list in 2020. I’m inspired by musicians, pornstars, queens and kings in my community, visual artists. A long list really.

Who inspires your style? I don’t really have a who at the moment. At home, I’ve really taken to uniforms and color blocking. I’m inspired by really dumb, like, “guy” things. Sportswear even though I don’t play sports. Jumpsuits even though every one that I’ve ever worn has had to be specially made.

Where are you happiest? I’m very happy naked in a hot bath.

What’s sexy in a man? A sense of humor with a side of seriousness. Confidence. A man (binary or otherwise) not ashamed of his body whatever it looks like. A motivated spirit. A family man. Someone who loves and celebrates his sexuality and that of their partner.

Is there a topic or person who most inspires your lyrics? Over the years I’ve written songs mostly inspired by past relationships and overall about just being as sensitive a person as I am.

What does modern music need more of? I’m actually so impressed with a lot of the sounds being made right now both in indie and in mainstream music. Always more, more, more, more!

What does it need less of? Less misogyny. Less bullshit lyrics.

What do you consider the most perfectly written song of all time? Of all time? You know what? Janet Jackson’s “Runaway” is actually a perfect pop song.

If you could come back as any person or thing what would you choose? Beyoncé.

What is your most obvious characteristic? That I’m taller than your dad.

Which is more powerful love or hate? I think it takes more energy to hate than to love, but sometimes hate inspires love and creates actions to change. So that’s a tricky one for me. I want to say love, but it’s a thin line.

Is there something you’d like to say to the people you love? Stay strong, keep your head high, and thanks for all of the love you’ve shared with me over the years.

Listen to his most recent album Pop That on all available streams.

Boy Radio wears pants by Nihl.

This story was printed in GAYLETTER Issue 12, get a copy here.

Boy Radio grew up on the West Coast and is now based in New York, he has been putting out music since 2016, although he’s been making music for himself since he was in college. His tall stature and unique personal style make him hard to miss in a crowd. But in the last couple of years, Boy Radio has been steadily working to be known for more than those superficial traits. His recent song with the artist Big Dipper is a high energy and super queer ode to fucking. It’s exactly what the world needs right now.

Where was the Boy Radio persona born? My name was inspired by the New Romantic movement that originated in the UK. There was a sort of club kid revolution in the late 1970s that brought out a lot of eccentric fashion from people who felt like punks but didn’t entirely associate with the punk movement. New Romantics were pioneers, outcasts, queer people, artists… There were a lot of famous ones, Boy George for example. So short answer, I have a family that calls me Radio, and I’ve always been a romantic with club kid tendencies.

How would you describe Boy Radio? Over the years I’ve left that up for interpretation. A lot of my music has been written from a very sensitive place, but the bravado leaning into machismo, the subtlety, I dunno. I kind of just turn on when it’s time for a show.

When did you first start making music? I had been writing and recording all through my college years but never shared any of it with anyone. I finally started releasing indie singles in 2016 and my first EP right after. I’m always writing but I’m a little harsh when it comes to self critiques.

How would you describe your music to someone who hasn’t heard it? I would say my music is pop or even like abstract pop/R&B with elements of electro.

If you could perform with anyone dead or alive, who? Alive: Grace Jones. Dead: David Bowie.

Where did you grow up? I grew up all over Southern California. You can still hear it in my voice and in how I interact with people.

What other artists inspire you? It’s a long list in 2020. I’m inspired by musicians, pornstars, queens and kings in my community, visual artists. A long list really.

Who inspires your style? I don’t really have a who at the moment. At home, I’ve really taken to uniforms and color blocking. I’m inspired by really dumb, like, “guy” things. Sportswear even though I don’t play sports. Jumpsuits even though every one that I’ve ever worn has had to be specially made.

Where are you happiest? I’m very happy naked in a hot bath.

What’s sexy in a man? A sense of humor with a side of seriousness. Confidence. A man (binary or otherwise) not ashamed of his body whatever it looks like. A motivated spirit. A family man. Someone who loves and celebrates his sexuality and that of their partner.

Is there a topic or person who most inspires your lyrics? Over the years I’ve written songs mostly inspired by past relationships and overall about just being as sensitive a person as I am.

What does modern music need more of? I’m actually so impressed with a lot of the sounds being made right now both in indie and in mainstream music. Always more, more, more, more!

What does it need less of? Less misogyny. Less bullshit lyrics.

What do you consider the most perfectly written song of all time? Of all time? You know what? Janet Jackson’s “Runaway” is actually a perfect pop song.

If you could come back as any person or thing what would you choose? Beyoncé.

What is your most obvious characteristic? That I’m taller than your dad.

Which is more powerful love or hate? I think it takes more energy to hate than to love, but sometimes hate inspires love and creates actions to change. So that’s a tricky one for me. I want to say love, but it’s a thin line.

Is there something you’d like to say to the people you love? Stay strong, keep your head high, and thanks for all of the love you’ve shared with me over the years.

Listen to his most recent album Pop That on all available streams.

Boy Radio wears pants by Nihl.

This story was printed in GAYLETTER Issue 12, get a copy here.

Boy Radio grew up on the West Coast and is now based in New York, he has been putting out music since 2016, although he’s been making music for himself since he was in college. His tall stature and unique personal style make him hard to miss in a crowd. But in the last couple of years, Boy Radio has been steadily working to be known for more than those superficial traits. His recent song with the artist Big Dipper is a high energy and super queer ode to fucking. It’s exactly what the world needs right now.

Where was the Boy Radio persona born? My name was inspired by the New Romantic movement that originated in the UK. There was a sort of club kid revolution in the late 1970s that brought out a lot of eccentric fashion from people who felt like punks but didn’t entirely associate with the punk movement. New Romantics were pioneers, outcasts, queer people, artists… There were a lot of famous ones, Boy George for example. So short answer, I have a family that calls me Radio, and I’ve always been a romantic with club kid tendencies.

How would you describe Boy Radio? Over the years I’ve left that up for interpretation. A lot of my music has been written from a very sensitive place, but the bravado leaning into machismo, the subtlety, I dunno. I kind of just turn on when it’s time for a show.

When did you first start making music? I had been writing and recording all through my college years but never shared any of it with anyone. I finally started releasing indie singles in 2016 and my first EP right after. I’m always writing but I’m a little harsh when it comes to self critiques.

How would you describe your music to someone who hasn’t heard it? I would say my music is pop or even like abstract pop/R&B with elements of electro.

If you could perform with anyone dead or alive, who? Alive: Grace Jones. Dead: David Bowie.

Where did you grow up? I grew up all over Southern California. You can still hear it in my voice and in how I interact with people.

What other artists inspire you? It’s a long list in 2020. I’m inspired by musicians, pornstars, queens and kings in my community, visual artists. A long list really.

Who inspires your style? I don’t really have a who at the moment. At home, I’ve really taken to uniforms and color blocking. I’m inspired by really dumb, like, “guy” things. Sportswear even though I don’t play sports. Jumpsuits even though every one that I’ve ever worn has had to be specially made.

Where are you happiest? I’m very happy naked in a hot bath.

What’s sexy in a man? A sense of humor with a side of seriousness. Confidence. A man (binary or otherwise) not ashamed of his body whatever it looks like. A motivated spirit. A family man. Someone who loves and celebrates his sexuality and that of their partner.

Is there a topic or person who most inspires your lyrics? Over the years I’ve written songs mostly inspired by past relationships and overall about just being as sensitive a person as I am.

What does modern music need more of? I’m actually so impressed with a lot of the sounds being made right now both in indie and in mainstream music. Always more, more, more, more!

What does it need less of? Less misogyny. Less bullshit lyrics.

What do you consider the most perfectly written song of all time? Of all time? You know what? Janet Jackson’s “Runaway” is actually a perfect pop song.

If you could come back as any person or thing what would you choose? Beyoncé.

What is your most obvious characteristic? That I’m taller than your dad.

Which is more powerful love or hate? I think it takes more energy to hate than to love, but sometimes hate inspires love and creates actions to change. So that’s a tricky one for me. I want to say love, but it’s a thin line.

Is there something you’d like to say to the people you love? Stay strong, keep your head high, and thanks for all of the love you’ve shared with me over the years.

Listen to his most recent album Pop That on all available streams.

Boy Radio wears pants by Nihl.

This story was printed in GAYLETTER Issue 12, get a copy here.

Boy Radio grew up on the West Coast and is now based in New York, he has been putting out music since 2016, although he’s been making music for himself since he was in college. His tall stature and unique personal style make him hard to miss in a crowd. But in the last couple of years, Boy Radio has been steadily working to be known for more than those superficial traits. His recent song with the artist Big Dipper is a high energy and super queer ode to fucking. It’s exactly what the world needs right now.

Where was the Boy Radio persona born? My name was inspired by the New Romantic movement that originated in the UK. There was a sort of club kid revolution in the late 1970s that brought out a lot of eccentric fashion from people who felt like punks but didn’t entirely associate with the punk movement. New Romantics were pioneers, outcasts, queer people, artists… There were a lot of famous ones, Boy George for example. So short answer, I have a family that calls me Radio, and I’ve always been a romantic with club kid tendencies.

How would you describe Boy Radio? Over the years I’ve left that up for interpretation. A lot of my music has been written from a very sensitive place, but the bravado leaning into machismo, the subtlety, I dunno. I kind of just turn on when it’s time for a show.

When did you first start making music? I had been writing and recording all through my college years but never shared any of it with anyone. I finally started releasing indie singles in 2016 and my first EP right after. I’m always writing but I’m a little harsh when it comes to self critiques.

How would you describe your music to someone who hasn’t heard it? I would say my music is pop or even like abstract pop/R&B with elements of electro.

If you could perform with anyone dead or alive, who? Alive: Grace Jones. Dead: David Bowie.

Where did you grow up? I grew up all over Southern California. You can still hear it in my voice and in how I interact with people.

What other artists inspire you? It’s a long list in 2020. I’m inspired by musicians, pornstars, queens and kings in my community, visual artists. A long list really.

Who inspires your style? I don’t really have a who at the moment. At home, I’ve really taken to uniforms and color blocking. I’m inspired by really dumb, like, “guy” things. Sportswear even though I don’t play sports. Jumpsuits even though every one that I’ve ever worn has had to be specially made.

Where are you happiest? I’m very happy naked in a hot bath.

What’s sexy in a man? A sense of humor with a side of seriousness. Confidence. A man (binary or otherwise) not ashamed of his body whatever it looks like. A motivated spirit. A family man. Someone who loves and celebrates his sexuality and that of their partner.

Is there a topic or person who most inspires your lyrics? Over the years I’ve written songs mostly inspired by past relationships and overall about just being as sensitive a person as I am.

What does modern music need more of? I’m actually so impressed with a lot of the sounds being made right now both in indie and in mainstream music. Always more, more, more, more!

What does it need less of? Less misogyny. Less bullshit lyrics.

What do you consider the most perfectly written song of all time? Of all time? You know what? Janet Jackson’s “Runaway” is actually a perfect pop song.

If you could come back as any person or thing what would you choose? Beyoncé.

What is your most obvious characteristic? That I’m taller than your dad.

Which is more powerful love or hate? I think it takes more energy to hate than to love, but sometimes hate inspires love and creates actions to change. So that’s a tricky one for me. I want to say love, but it’s a thin line.

Is there something you’d like to say to the people you love? Stay strong, keep your head high, and thanks for all of the love you’ve shared with me over the years.

Listen to his most recent album Pop That on all available streams.

Boy Radio wears pants by Nihl.

This story was printed in GAYLETTER Issue 12, get a copy here.

Boy Radio grew up on the West Coast and is now based in New York, he has been putting out music since 2016, although he’s been making music for himself since he was in college. His tall stature and unique personal style make him hard to miss in a crowd. But in the last couple of years, Boy Radio has been steadily working to be known for more than those superficial traits. His recent song with the artist Big Dipper is a high energy and super queer ode to fucking. It’s exactly what the world needs right now.

Where was the Boy Radio persona born? My name was inspired by the New Romantic movement that originated in the UK. There was a sort of club kid revolution in the late 1970s that brought out a lot of eccentric fashion from people who felt like punks but didn’t entirely associate with the punk movement. New Romantics were pioneers, outcasts, queer people, artists… There were a lot of famous ones, Boy George for example. So short answer, I have a family that calls me Radio, and I’ve always been a romantic with club kid tendencies.

How would you describe Boy Radio? Over the years I’ve left that up for interpretation. A lot of my music has been written from a very sensitive place, but the bravado leaning into machismo, the subtlety, I dunno. I kind of just turn on when it’s time for a show.

When did you first start making music? I had been writing and recording all through my college years but never shared any of it with anyone. I finally started releasing indie singles in 2016 and my first EP right after. I’m always writing but I’m a little harsh when it comes to self critiques.

How would you describe your music to someone who hasn’t heard it? I would say my music is pop or even like abstract pop/R&B with elements of electro.

If you could perform with anyone dead or alive, who? Alive: Grace Jones. Dead: David Bowie.

Where did you grow up? I grew up all over Southern California. You can still hear it in my voice and in how I interact with people.

What other artists inspire you? It’s a long list in 2020. I’m inspired by musicians, pornstars, queens and kings in my community, visual artists. A long list really.

Who inspires your style? I don’t really have a who at the moment. At home, I’ve really taken to uniforms and color blocking. I’m inspired by really dumb, like, “guy” things. Sportswear even though I don’t play sports. Jumpsuits even though every one that I’ve ever worn has had to be specially made.

Where are you happiest? I’m very happy naked in a hot bath.

What’s sexy in a man? A sense of humor with a side of seriousness. Confidence. A man (binary or otherwise) not ashamed of his body whatever it looks like. A motivated spirit. A family man. Someone who loves and celebrates his sexuality and that of their partner.

Is there a topic or person who most inspires your lyrics? Over the years I’ve written songs mostly inspired by past relationships and overall about just being as sensitive a person as I am.

What does modern music need more of? I’m actually so impressed with a lot of the sounds being made right now both in indie and in mainstream music. Always more, more, more, more!

What does it need less of? Less misogyny. Less bullshit lyrics.

What do you consider the most perfectly written song of all time? Of all time? You know what? Janet Jackson’s “Runaway” is actually a perfect pop song.

If you could come back as any person or thing what would you choose? Beyoncé.

What is your most obvious characteristic? That I’m taller than your dad.

Which is more powerful love or hate? I think it takes more energy to hate than to love, but sometimes hate inspires love and creates actions to change. So that’s a tricky one for me. I want to say love, but it’s a thin line.

Is there something you’d like to say to the people you love? Stay strong, keep your head high, and thanks for all of the love you’ve shared with me over the years.

Listen to his most recent album Pop That on all available streams.

Boy Radio wears pants by Nihl.

This story was printed in GAYLETTER Issue 12, get a copy here.

Boy Radio grew up on the West Coast and is now based in New York, he has been putting out music since 2016, although he’s been making music for himself since he was in college. His tall stature and unique personal style make him hard to miss in a crowd. But in the last couple of years, Boy Radio has been steadily working to be known for more than those superficial traits. His recent song with the artist Big Dipper is a high energy and super queer ode to fucking. It’s exactly what the world needs right now.

Where was the Boy Radio persona born? My name was inspired by the New Romantic movement that originated in the UK. There was a sort of club kid revolution in the late 1970s that brought out a lot of eccentric fashion from people who felt like punks but didn’t entirely associate with the punk movement. New Romantics were pioneers, outcasts, queer people, artists… There were a lot of famous ones, Boy George for example. So short answer, I have a family that calls me Radio, and I’ve always been a romantic with club kid tendencies.

How would you describe Boy Radio? Over the years I’ve left that up for interpretation. A lot of my music has been written from a very sensitive place, but the bravado leaning into machismo, the subtlety, I dunno. I kind of just turn on when it’s time for a show.

When did you first start making music? I had been writing and recording all through my college years but never shared any of it with anyone. I finally started releasing indie singles in 2016 and my first EP right after. I’m always writing but I’m a little harsh when it comes to self critiques.

How would you describe your music to someone who hasn’t heard it? I would say my music is pop or even like abstract pop/R&B with elements of electro.

If you could perform with anyone dead or alive, who? Alive: Grace Jones. Dead: David Bowie.

Where did you grow up? I grew up all over Southern California. You can still hear it in my voice and in how I interact with people.

What other artists inspire you? It’s a long list in 2020. I’m inspired by musicians, pornstars, queens and kings in my community, visual artists. A long list really.

Who inspires your style? I don’t really have a who at the moment. At home, I’ve really taken to uniforms and color blocking. I’m inspired by really dumb, like, “guy” things. Sportswear even though I don’t play sports. Jumpsuits even though every one that I’ve ever worn has had to be specially made.

Where are you happiest? I’m very happy naked in a hot bath.

What’s sexy in a man? A sense of humor with a side of seriousness. Confidence. A man (binary or otherwise) not ashamed of his body whatever it looks like. A motivated spirit. A family man. Someone who loves and celebrates his sexuality and that of their partner.

Is there a topic or person who most inspires your lyrics? Over the years I’ve written songs mostly inspired by past relationships and overall about just being as sensitive a person as I am.

What does modern music need more of? I’m actually so impressed with a lot of the sounds being made right now both in indie and in mainstream music. Always more, more, more, more!

What does it need less of? Less misogyny. Less bullshit lyrics.

What do you consider the most perfectly written song of all time? Of all time? You know what? Janet Jackson’s “Runaway” is actually a perfect pop song.

If you could come back as any person or thing what would you choose? Beyoncé.

What is your most obvious characteristic? That I’m taller than your dad.

Which is more powerful love or hate? I think it takes more energy to hate than to love, but sometimes hate inspires love and creates actions to change. So that’s a tricky one for me. I want to say love, but it’s a thin line.

Is there something you’d like to say to the people you love? Stay strong, keep your head high, and thanks for all of the love you’ve shared with me over the years.

Listen to his most recent album Pop That on all available streams.

Boy Radio wears pants by Nihl.

This story was printed in GAYLETTER Issue 12, get a copy here.