Shamir's fans go by many names -- Shaqueers, Ratcheteers, Baby Ratchets. Whatever they're called, they're being inspired to challenge binary norms and follow their hearts by Shamir's funky, swaggering synthpop. It's brought Shamir from Vegas to an arena tour with Duran Duran, which he chatted about on this week's episode.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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Enjoy debating font sizes on festival lineups? Or better yet, ever make a fake Coachella poster and fill it with emo bands? This is your podcast. Each Thursday morning, Billboard staff writer Chris Payne chats with musicians and music writers about what's going on in alternative music; we've got behind-the-scenes stories, chart insight, ~inspirational moments~ and yes, RED HOT TAKES straight from Billboard's New York City office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.