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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,  New Music,  New Releases,  Premiere

    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,  Music Videos,  New Music

    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,  Music Videos,  New Music

    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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Happy to properly introduce @leadrmusic, a human, just like you with my latest post on @watchintheknow 💫 where we premiere their music video for new single “Hi, I’m Human” - a much needed timely message of choosing empathy over division and love over hate.

LINK IN BIO ⛓ to check out the write-up and watch the music video ❤️ | 📸 @stella.chyun
Happy Hump Day 🌈 It’s about that time again to refresh #QueerNecessities babes 🥳 Back at it with the April edition of my monthly playlist where I catch you up on the latest releases from rising queer talent and fierce allies...

This month features cover star @emilyvumusic, as well as @carliehanson @timtimyall @lagoonabloonyc @harrystrangemusic @leadrmusic @morgxnofficial @wearetwinxl @iammattymarz @thecoryalexander @nastycherryband @iamlpofficial @iamsheadiamond @mykkiblanco @mndr_official @foxgluvv @rhumbaclub @wakeislandmusic @oscarandthewolf @boy.radio @midnightpoolparty @spirit.twin @blew.velvet @keekai_bb @janette.king @sutanamrull @thisisniko @smashbyofficial @bentleyrobles @andreadigiovanni @meisntme @matiss.e @lilnasx @notreginaldhawkins @sienaliggins @chikalogy @chanellekazadi @whereisstarrah @laurensanderson @marshallxyz @iamtaylorgrey @noahdavis50 @almondmilkhunni @papercitizen @georgeluniverse @je.vel @mathewvmusic @jakegilesmusic @lordtroy @fancyhagood @jaxanderson @libbylarkin_ @kategill and so much more! Subscribe to the playlist now and get familiar with all these artists - LINK IN BIO! 🌈💕🥳 // Text & Design: @heyrooney
Leave us alone for a few hours and it’s bound to be trouble 😜 cuz that be my best friend @martin_gregory 💕
Turning words into actions 💫 Working hard 😅 Seeing the results I want 🥰 feeling good ✌🏽
Been cooking up some things with @chantar 💫 buckle up babes 🌝
Wrote a little something about my journey to finding Confidence for the freshly launched @RUXWOOD, co-founded by my good friends @bronzeavery & @jussy 💫 Want to thank them both for giving me this chance to share a bit of my story. 

If you’re following me then you’re more than aware that I’m not shy about most things. The way I celebrate my body now comes from a place in my life where I felt like I had to hide who I really was for a long time. I hope my perspective will resonate with some of you ❤️

RUXWOOD is a lifestyle brand that designs products to help people tap into their sensuality and confidence. Go show them some love and give them a follow 💫 LINK IN BIO 📸 @pedroivan.picsofyou
Allison Ponthier isn’t your typical pop star. She’s “just a girl from the South” ❤️ New post by me up on @watchintheknow now, this time introducing you to @allisonponthier who just dropped her debut single #Cowboy” last week 💫 and has had me hooked ever since. LINK IN BIO for full piece!
Suddenly the Chromatica Oreo is me 💞💚💕 March edition of my #PressPlay playlist is live now babes - LINK IN BIO!

📸 Photos / candy drip frosting make up brought to you by bb @jaykay.bk 😘

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 place. Available on Spotify & Apple Music. Subscribe to it now so you can keep up all month long! Enjoy ✨😘💞💚
Hii. It be that time again to refresh #QueerNecessities my babes 🥳 Back at it with the March edition of my monthly playlist where I catch you up on the latest releases from rising queer talent and fierce allies...

This month features cover star @deegatti, as well as @_tianablake @whereisstarrah @sienaliggins @furillostar @daya @slayyyter @iamnicopop @tovelo @blackfootwhitefoot @samsparro @malucamala @kodijamesmusic @tom_aspaul @brightlightx2 @jujubeeonline @jacknewsome @jordymusic @zeemachinemusic @eddiethekiddmusic @itskisos @aarontalkstoomuch @davidblankofficial @georgeluniverse @wearetwinxl @reecemusic @arlissa @themilajam @boyuntitled @lagoonabloonyc @e.alvinmusic @petticoat @jaredgelman @noahdavis50 @gess.wav @iamsxmson @rubbyvalentin @syd @shaunross @serpentwithfeet @vincethealien @shawn_neon @thedragonsisters @kennykroyal @naterichx @marshallxyz @p.s.kaguya @onlinelovermusic @michaelxomichael @michael_mott @blainekr @allisonponthier @applesgotit @vobot @juliannehope and so much more! Subscribe to the playlist now and get familiar with all these artists - LINK IN BIO! 🌈💕🥳 // Text & Design: @heyrooney
not over this amazing sketch of me by talented bb @chantar 💫❤️😅 in like 20 mins at that!
ready for my girl @giawoods to take us to heart break county 💔
Bringing you some girl power with my newest write-up on @watchintheknow! Need you all to get familiar with @ninaannnelson @kdphilo, @hannahmrozak @coraisabel and @kaylahsharve of @citizenqueen — the girl group 2021 deserves. LINK IN BIO for full read 🔥 go stream “No Ego” now!

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