If you’re a fan of great Queer music then the name Josh Zuckerman is a familiar one. But if keeping up with music's Queer side is not something you usually do then my advice to you is pick up Josh Zuckerman's sophomore album, "Out From Under", available August 15, 2006.

Zuckerman is no stranger to the music scene. In his early days he went by the name Josh Stevens fronting the rock band China White, having their own success and opening for the heavy-metal pop group Warrant, and rock goddess herself Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. He preformed with Peabo Bryson in 1996 at the Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, as well with the legendary B.B. King the 1998 at the World Expo in Lisbon, Portugal. He has also shared the stage with The Indigo Girls, Macy Gray, RuPaul, Jai Rodriguez, Kimberly Locke, and Sophie B. Hawkins.

Josh who was raised in St. Louis, Missouri released his first solo album "A Totally New Sensation" and was nominated for the 2002 Out Music Award for outstanding songwriter of the year. That same title track was also included on the soundtrack for the film "Know Parking". His songs have been featured on Kathy Griffin's Show "My Life On The D-List" on Bravo and on the Logo Television Network.

Like his first release, the new album "Out From Under", once again brings us truth in the collection of 13 songs, giving us the very human journey of life lessons, self-acceptance and having no fear of being alone while carrying a message about being true to one’s self. Using his sexy and soulful voice with a raw edge quality to take us on his journey, and giving us a glimpse into how we all relate…as in a human thing.

The upcoming release has already created quite the buzz, the title track "Out From Under" remained # 1 for 4 weeks on Sirius OutQ's Top 20.

While the entire album is well worth it, and put together perfectly, there are a few tracks not to miss, "Authenticity" carry's a truthful character of ones selves message, "Be Real" could really have been the albums other title, describing the importance of being yourself, "Peace Of Me, is truly a gift to our lives, showing us that sometimes when we love we give a part of us away that doesn’t return. And finally my personal favorite "Guilt And Shame", is a journey of what most in our community faces in our own lives, but the message of the song just like the album, is powerful, uplifting, courageous, and a true "Soul Driver" of our lives.

The new album is truly filled with lessons and journeys for the soul leaving you to feel empowered in your own travel through life. Josh Zuckerman is a gifted songwriter creating lyrics that capture your attention and provoke thoughts while challenging you to become a better you. This desire he has to make the world better is obvious not just in his music but in his belief system, after recently interviewing him I truly gained a whole new respect for him, he seems to be a voice of conscience for our often times self-demonizing community. He is shaping and changing minds, teaching self respect through his music and through his other career as a Kindergarten teacher. But don’t just think it's all fluffy and filled with love. He is after all a literary and serious a musician, lyricist and performer, who has paid his dues like the rest of us. It is an sexy, soul changing, aggressive, infectious, and addictive pop / rock album that should be in ever ones collection.

After traveling over 15 different countries performing and spreading his music to the masses, this summer he has been busy promoting his upcoming album, and hitting PRIDE events all over the United States, from central California to the east coast. Josh is a rock show man, those who see him live are amazed at the presence he has on stage, so, where ever you are if you get a chance to see him, by all means do so, it will give a chance to find fun, pleasure, as well as giving you a bit of enlightenment too.

Be sure to pick up a copy of Josh Zuckerman's album "Out from Under" and check out his website, http://www.joshzuckerman.com or his MySpace page, http://www.myspace.com/joshzuckerman for upcoming shows and info. Check out QBliss after August 22, 2006 for an exclusive interview with him, www.qbliss.net

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R. Olivera J is the Founder, Executive Director, & Editor In Chief of QBliss. www.qbliss.net, you can contact him at QBliss.