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    Julia Michaels Gives Into Love On New Single, ‘Lie Like This’!

    October 1, 2020 /

    Julia Michaels is back in full force… Granted, the hit-making diva never really went away to begin with. Over the past year she’s contributed a bunch of pop gems for our favorite pop stars, including three songs on Selena Gomez‘s latest…

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    ‘Better Off’: Zee Machine Teams Up With Atrel For A Heavenly Duet!

    September 29, 2020 /

    Zee Machine, if you’ll recall from back in June, is a pop prince on the rise letting his fuck-it-all state of mind run free. A few months later, and the L.A-based singer-songwriter is back with a brand new offering that serves…

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  • Music Videos,  New Music,  New Releases

    ‘Do It Again’: Elliot Jones Continues To Impress With His Latest Pop Confessional!

    September 25, 2020 /

    Meet talented cutie Elliot Jones. If you’re a frequent listener of my Queer Necessities playlist, you may have already heard the LA-based talent. Over the past year, his is singles “Emotions,” “I’m In Love” and “Groupie” have all been featured at…

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    Kylie Minogue Casts A Shimmering Pop Spell With New Single, ‘Magic’!

    September 24, 2020 /

    A little pop magic goes a long way these days… With all of the heaviness that 2020 continues to bring, escapism is essential in maintaining one’s sanity – and who better to help than our beloved Australian goddess Kylie Minogue. After…

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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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    Sam Smith Breaks Free From Their ‘Diamonds’ On New Single!

    September 18, 2020 /

    That long-awaited Sam Smith album is finally going to see the light of day. Delays aside (Thanks Covid-19), the 28-year-old Oscar winner has managed to stay consistent in their pop serving game. From “Dancing With a Stranger” with Normani to “How…

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    Jon ALi Presents: Press Play – September 2020

    September 4, 2020 /

    Just turn it up and turn it on: it’s time to get into another round of Press Play! In case you’re new around these parts, Press Play is my playlist that I’ve been launching every month – aka your opportunity to…

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    ‘Friends In The Corner’: Foxes Supplies Us With A Timely & Comforting Hug In Song Form!

    September 3, 2020 /

    “Everybody’s looking like they need someone…“ In times of need, Foxes always pulls through. The British songstress returned from a three-year hiatus back in May with her liberating anthem “Love Not Loving You,” and then followed it up with “Woman,” a…

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    Queer Necessities: Jon ALi’s September 2020 Playlist, Featuring Bronze Avery & More!

    September 1, 2020 /

    It’s that time once again. To save you from your end-of-summer blues, I happily present to you the September edition of Queer Necessities, my monthly LGBTQ-focused playlist where I catch you up on the latest releases by rising queer talent and…

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    ‘Watch Your Step’: Kelis Makes Her Return To The Dance Floor With Disclosure!

    August 28, 2020 /

    The new Disclosure record, ENERGY, has arrived at last! As the title exclaims, it’s here to give you every once of ENERGY you need: Between the incredible “Lavender” with Channel Tres, the summer rush of “My High” with rappers Aminé and…

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    ‘Lost One’: The Devastatingly Beautiful Return of Jazmine Sullivan

    August 28, 2020 /

    New Jazmine! It’s been six incredibly long, emotionally draining years without Jazmine Marie Sullivan — but thankfully (with very little warning), she’s finally returned with something new: “Lost One,” he first taste of what’s to come from her upcoming EP, and……

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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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