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    ‘This Summer’: Loren Allred Proves She’s Enough All On Her Own!

    September 18, 2020 /

    It’s time for Loren Allred to shine on her own terms. You might not instantly recognize Loren‘s name, but you most deff have heard her voice: The rising Brooklyn-based songstress is the powerhouse behind “Never Enough” from the Oscar-nominated, Grammy-award winning…

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  • Introducing,  Music Videos,  New Music,  New Releases

    ‘Partly Cloudy’: Jeremy McClain, ‘Pose’ Star, Makes The Move To Music With Impressive Debut!

    July 24, 2020 /

    Meet Jeremy McClain. If you’re a fan of the hit Ryan Murphy-helmed FX series Pose, you’re probably already familiar with the actor-activist because of his debut role as Cubby from the House of Abundance. For now, though, he’s setting his sights…

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    Introducing Gia Woods, Your ‘New Girlfriend’

    March 1, 2019 /

    Gia Woods is that pop girl I’m going to need you all to stan next. I haven’t properly written about the 22-year-old Persian talent on here yet, although if you’ve dived into my most recent Queer Necessities playlist for Billboard Pride,…

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    ‘Rendezvous’: The Amazing Introduction of Miss Benny!

    January 18, 2019 /

    In 2019 you will stan Miss Benny. Miss Who you ask? For anyone not already familiar with the addicting and fascinating world of YouTube personalities, Miss Benny aka Benny aka Ben J. Pierce aka Kid POV was once a very prominent…

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    It’s Time To Get ‘Girly’: Introducing… John Duff!

    August 24, 2018 /

    Meet John Duff, a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter with his sights set on international gay pop super stardom! Now, full disclosure: I’ve known John for a few years now IRL. We met through mutual friends (it’s a small gay world) and have…

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    Introducing: FHAT ‘Back To Life’ (Fabich & Jafunk)

    February 16, 2018 /

    Sure, Top 40 pop music is a bit, hit or miss at the moment. But across the pond, the dance scene continues to flourish (as per usual). From Disclosure to Clean Bandit to Gorgon City to Disciples to SG Lewis, there’s…

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  • Introducing,  New Releases,  Premiere

    Introducing: Astrid S, The Norwegian Pop Star Who’s Continuously Slaying My Life!

    August 25, 2017 /

    I haven’t properly written about Astrid S yet, although she’s already been included on at least a two of my seasonal dance playlists this year. So, let’s change that shall we… The rising Norwegian pop sensation makes instantly infectious, propulsive pop…

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  • Introducing,  New Music,  Premiere

    Introducing: Mabel, The Rising Swedish Songstress Who’s Got What You Want!

    May 11, 2017 /

    It’s been a minute since I’ve introduced an up-and-comer, so let’s get into it shall we… Mabel is a 21-year-old London-based, Stockholm-bred singer-songstress on the rise who happens to be the youngest daughter of singer Neneh Cherry and producer Cameron McVey…

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    Thomas Rhett & Maren Morris Debut Satisfying New Single, ‘Craving You’!

    March 31, 2017 /

    Country music is not a genre you read about too often on our site, but we couldn’t let the day pass without introducing you to a new song by Thomas Rhett and Maren Morris called “Craving You.” Singer-songwriter and country music…

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    Introducing Billie Eilish, Pop’s Impressive 15-Year-Old Star On The Rise!

    March 2, 2017 /

    Sometimes you hear a song and it just smacks you upside the head. This what happened when I first heard “Ocean Eyes,” the debut single from 15-year-old singer-songstress on the rise, Billie Eilish! As unprepared as I was for the sparse,…

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    Introducing BLAJK, Toronto’s Best Kept Secret!

    January 9, 2017 /

    Everyone, please give a warm 2017 welcome to BLAJK, my current obsession. In late 2015, the mysterious Toronto-based 4-piece group – consisting of Brent Gordon (guitar), Jordan Radics (lead vocals), Raymond McTaggart (drums), and Thomas Conrad (bass, keys) – appeared with…

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New post by me up on @watchintheknow now, this time diving into @boyuntitled and his new collab with @gess.wav - two amazing talents I’ve been including on my playlists for some time. So happy I could spotlight them in this way. Together they’re magic ✨ LINK IN BIO ✨ to check out the piece and watch the video for “IMPOSTER”!
just gonna drop the rest of this set here 🥰 

Gotta give a proper shout out to bb 📸 @erichartjr for shooting with me. Give him a follow and some love. He’s got a beautiful eye ✨ Then of course my bestie @martin_gregory for styling and getting me to wear things I didn’t think I could ever pull off. Love you both ❤️
throwback w/ 📸 @hellochristophersherman on film💧 // 2021 promises more booty 💦
Play this on loop for the rest of the day for a guaranteed serotonin boost 🥳

Today we celebrate that pumpkins goodbye. We did it kids! LET’S GET LOUD!!!! 🙌🏽
Such a nice surprise from @todolodemass ✨😭✨ Thank you for sharing this gorg sketch with me!! Flattered ❤️ go check out his beautiful work!
I got bangs ✂️ // thank you @davidenychair @davidehairstudio
Hiiii!! It’s baby’s first time in Drag 😅 Meet Miss Jen Ali Bops! My loves @jasminericenyc & @martigcummings got me to do their @watchintheknow makeover series #Dragged over the summer and it was honestly so much fun 🥳 I’ve worked with so many talented drag queens over the last few years as a DJ so this was truly a flip the script moment. I give my girls all the props more than ever - this shit ain’t easy!!

Shout out to the production team @exitfourtv for making this happen as safely as possible and talented bb @brandonmgarr for beating this mug right. I was really feeling the Miss Bops fantasy ✨ You can catch the full version of the episode over at @watchintheknow and on my IGTV now ✨
#TBT It’s been one year since this most pleasing moment with @dualipa 😭 dancing to her now THREE-time Grammy nominated smash “Don’t Start Now” @playhousebarnyc 💥

I’ve had the privilege of spending some quality time with this angel a couple times and she’s been nothing but humble, gracious and generous every single time. I can say the exact same thing for the people she keeps closet on her amazing team (@julianrupert @lorenzoposocco @nawalalalalal etc.). Dua and company deserve all the praise they have tirelessly worked for together ✨❤️✨ let’s get them awards fam!!! 

Love always, “a fan” ❤️
It’s about that time again! 🥳 Back at it with the January edition of #QueerNecessities, my monthly playlist where I catch you up on the latest releases from rising queer talent and fierce allies...

This month features cover star @stachepapi as well as @kyanpalmer, @brandoncolbein, @marshallxyz, @charlief_music, @macleanbrendan, @marinadiamandis, @iamnicopop x @gabereali, @ultranatemusic, @joriannaaaa, @cakesdakilla, @trapcry, @baylimusic, @sienaliggins, @jaredgelman, @naterichx, @wearetwinxl, @bratttty, @kingprincess69, @troyesivan, @juliannehope, @peterthomas, @arlissa, @deliadane, @almondmilkhunni, @the_yvesdropper, @blestjones, @thomboi__, @iamasiahn, @chanellekazadi, @sammykims x @osakepapi, @neo10y, @lisaremar, @_kenzharris, @myylomusic, @samjgarfield & so much more! Subscribe to the playlist now and get familiar with all these artists - LINK IN BIO! 🌈💕🥳 // Text & Design: @heyrooney
sunday reflections~
First playlist drop of the year is here 🥳 Providing you some musical escapism in the form of my January #PressPlay playlist - LINK IN BIO! ✨

Just in case you’re new here... Press Play is my playlist that I’ve been launching every month – aka your opportunity to hear all of the songs I’m currently buzzin’ about in one handy and convenient place. Subscribe to it now and enjoy! ✨😘

Photo set by 📸 @erichartjr // styled by @martin_gregory 

Shirt & Gloves: @balenciaga 
Necklace: @g2ther 
Bracelet: @austin.james.smith
Before we continue moving forward into 2021, I want to take a quick look back at some pop gems that I think deserved a lot more attention in 2020 via @watchintheknow ✨

Here are 15 gems from queer artists that you may have missed in 2020, including @taylaparx @adamlambert @bronzeavery @giawoods @kingprincess69 @vincint @carliehanson @christineandthequeens @keiynanlonsdale @yung.merlot @theaces @cakesdakilla @samsparro @cassidyyking and @reynatheband 💕 LINK IN BIO

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