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  • Introducing,  New Music,  New Releases

    Introducing: VARA ‘Break Down The Walls’

    April 19, 2016 /

    Everyone say hello to Brandon, a Los Angeles-based songwriter/producer/singer who’s recently launched his new musical project, VARA! Aside from having two top five remixes on the Billboard Dance Club Songs Chart under his belt (Demi Lovato, ZZ Ward), we haven’t heard…

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  • Introducing,  New Music,  New Releases

    Introducing Kiiara: ‘Low Kii Savage’ On The Rise!

    March 22, 2016 /

    Kiiara might be a new name around these parts, but she’s already established herself as a certifiable pop-princess-on-the-rise over the last year thanks to all things Internet and Zane Lowe. I’m just playing catch up now so don’t shame me trolls…

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  • Introducing,  New Music,  New Releases

    Introducing: Phoebe Ryan ‘Chronic’ & ‘Purple Eyes’

    March 7, 2016 /

    I haven’t properly written about Phoebe Ryan yet, although she’s been on my radar ever since the release of her debut Mine EP last year, which includes the shinning title track and a pretty amazing R. Kelly and Miguel mash-up. So,…

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    Introducing: LÉON ‘Treasure’ EP

    January 26, 2016 /

    Fact: Swedes are incapable of making bad music. Okay, so that may not be entirely true, but it is a reality for anyone who listens to the likes of Robyn, Lykke Li, Tove Lo, Erik Hassle, Loreen, Zara Larsson, and I…

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  • Introducing,  New Music,  New Releases

    ASTR Provide A Fantastic Moody Daydream With ‘Homecoming’ EP!

    November 17, 2015 /

    Meet my latest obsession: ASTR, two-person constellation: Zoe Anna on vocals and Adam Pallin handling production. If you’ve not already been following along for the ride, the New York City-based duo began making waves across the blogosphere late last year with…

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  • Introducing,  New Music,  Premiere

    Introducing: Francesca Kray – Listen To Her Debut Single, ‘Haunted’!

    October 27, 2015 /

    Meet the gorgeous Francesca Kray, a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter who’s just debuted her very first single: “Haunted“! Francesca is also unsigned. But judging by “Haunted,” the lead track off from her upcoming Patterns EP, she may not be for much longer.…

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  • Introducing,  New Music

    Introducing: FLETCHER ‘War Paint’

    August 10, 2015 /

    Newcomer FLETCHER, a New Jersey-bred singer-songwriter, is here to launch a full on attack with her debut single “War Paint!” Yes, attack is an interesting word choice considering that her single is light and summery with non-aggressive tribal beats that drive the…

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  • Introducing,  New Music

    Introducing: Daya ‘Hide Away’

    July 29, 2015 /

    Time to formally introduce you to Daya, a Pittsburgh-bred singer-songwriter. She’s also only a 16-year-old high school junior — but you’d never guess it after hearing her debut single, “Hide Away,” the first from her self-titled debut EP set for a…

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  • Introducing,  New Music

    Introducing: Kwabs ‘Fight For Love’

    July 9, 2015 /

    Meet Kwabs, a 25-year-old British singer-songwriter with a rich, soulful voice that brings to mind the vocals of Seal circa Batman Forever and any number of Y2K era R&B belters. Over the last year Kwabs has gained much praise thanks to his numerous single…

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  • Introducing,  New Music

    Introducing: Woolf And The Wondershow ‘Cages’

    June 18, 2015 /

    Just over a month ago I came across LA-based indie duo Woolf And The Wondershow‘s debut single “Cloaked“, a fun, bouncy electro production about lost hope and the walls we build because of it. Deep subject matter set to a sunny,…

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  • Exclusive,  Introducing,  Premiere

    Introducing: Mathieu Blue ‘EveryTime’ – The Debut Single Premiere!

    June 2, 2015 /

    Happy Tuesday y’all! The time has come to formally introduce Mathieu Blue, a New Hampshire-bred singer-songwriter currently living in New York City. While he’s been a hustling entrepreneur in the background for a few years now, Mathieu has also dedicated some…

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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
If you want me, meet me at electric chapel... 

Thanks for the PJ set @effenberger_couture ❤️
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I wasn't gonna say good riddance to 2020 without a proper send off! Without further ado, here is my last playlist of the year... Press Play: Best of 2020, a playlist highlighting 150 of my favorite songs of the year. It’s not a ranking, it’s a listening experience✨ Curated by yours truly from top to bottom 🥳 LINK IN BIO ✨

Enjoy babes and Happy New Year! ❤️ // Text & Design: @heyrooney
here’s to a year of thirst trappin 💕✌🏽 thank you for supporting babes. There was fully years on years where hiding felt like the only option. Feeling 100% proud and happy in this gay brown boy skin 💕
My first round-up this week for y’all. I proudly present to you: Queer Necessities: Best of 2020, a playlist highlighting some of the very best releases of the year from queer artists. 

All these songs/artists featured on the playlist are great and deserving of spotlight. I’ve enjoyed them all throughout the year for all varying different reasons and there is no real ranking here. Song placements on this playlist are solely for continuity purposes, it’s meant to be a start-to-finish listening experience and that’s how I always intend it to be. 🥳 LINK IN BIO! Hope you enjoy it just as much as I had putting it together ❤️✨ // Art & Design by @heyrooney
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