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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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  • New Music,  New Releases,  Premiere

    ‘Light My Fire’ (Premiere): NIKO Gives A Classic A Revamp!

    December 13, 2018 /

    Meet NIKO! NIKO is a singer-songwriter born and raised in Milan. After spending some time in the UK working with various music producers in Manchester and London, NIKO has made the move to NYC to launch his solo musical act. He…

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  • Introducing,  New Music,  New Releases,  Premiere

    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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  • Introducing,  New Music,  New Releases

    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,  New Music

    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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    Introducing MAAD, Quadruple Threat Diva On The Rise!

    December 7, 2016 /

    Everyone, please give a warm welcome to MAAD. Having spent recent years modeling for top publications and brands such as ELLE, NYLON, Seventeen and Anastasia Beverley Hills, along with songwriting alongside the likes of Claude Kelly (Britney Spears, Jason Derulo), TheVamp…

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    Introducing ALMA, The New Finnish Alt-Pop Star Who Deserves All Of Your Attention!

    November 22, 2016 /

    Meet ALMA, a Finland-based singer-songwriter who deserves all of your attention. She’s 20-years-old and already a big deal in her Helsinki hometown after a stint on Idols Finland. This past summer, ALMA‘s voice drove Felix Jaehn‘s smash “Bonfire,” which she also…

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  • Introducing,  Music Videos,  New Releases,  Premiere

    Introducing Hey Violet, The Alternative Rock-Meets-Pop Quintet That Are Low Key Killing It!

    November 2, 2016 /

    Happy Hump Day y’all! Please let me – finally – introduce you to Hey Violet! Back in August, the band – consisting of Rena Lovelis (lead vocals), her sister Nia Lovelis (drums), Miranda Miller (keys, vocals), Casey Moreta (lead guitar) and…

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#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
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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 

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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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