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    ‘New Love’: Ellie Goulding Returns To The Dance Floor with Mark Ronson & Diplo!

    January 22, 2021 /

    It’s 2021, which means it’s about time we got something new from Ellie Goulding. Then again, Ellie hasn’t really been gone for that long to being with. She dropped her fourth studio album Brightest Blue just last year. Justice for “Power.”…

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  • New Music,  New Releases,  Premiere

    ‘Listen!!!’: Aly & AJ Find Their Way Back To Closure!

    January 15, 2021 /

    Aly & AJ have once again found their way back to us… and we’re so thankful for it. At the top of December, the duo returned for another round in the form of “Slow Dancing,” the first single from their forthcoming…

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  • Exclusive,  New Music,  New Releases

    Queer Necessities: Jon ALi’s January 2021 Playlist, Featuring Michael Medrano & More!

    January 11, 2021 /

    New year, new bops! That’s right, it’s time to refresh Queer Necessities, my monthly LGBTQ-focused playlist where I catch you up on the latest releases by rising queer talent and fierce allies. The cover star this month is L.A-based talent Michael…

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  • New Music,  New Releases

    Jon ALi Presents: Press Play – January 2021

    January 8, 2021 /

    just turn it up and turn it on: it’s 2021 and it’s time to 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 hear all…

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  • New Music,  New Releases,  Premiere

    ‘Talk About Love’: Zara Larsson Kicks Off 2021 With A Living In The Moment Ode

    January 8, 2021 /

    Happy New Year my loves! It is now the year 2021, which means it’s time to buckle up for another year of new eras from some of our fave pop stars. Kicking things off in week one is none other than under-appreciated…

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  • Best of 2020,  New Releases,  Reviews

    Press Play: Jon Ali’s Best of 2020!

    December 31, 2020 /

    Hello, it’s me (again). Earlier this week, I worked my way through my favorite releases from LGBTQ+ artists with Queer Necessities: Best of 2020 – and now, it’s time for the finale: Press Play, Best of 2020. In case you’re new…

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  • Best of 2020,  New Releases,  Reviews

    Queer Necessities: Jon Ali’s Best of 2020!

    December 29, 2020 /

    Beautiful music lovers: We have reached the end of 2020. I think I can speak on behalf of most of us when I say: thank fucking God. Good riddance bitch! While the COVID-19 pandemic might have kept us stuck at home…

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    Jon ALi Presents: Ho! Ho! Ho! A Christmas Playlist (Re-Wrapped Edition)

    December 10, 2020 /

    It’s time! Christmastime, to be exact, and I’m feeling mighty festive. To celebrate the season, I’ve decided to go back to my Christmas playlist, Ho! Ho! Ho!, and give it a little 2020 Holiday makeover. This one is for y’all from…

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    Troye Sivan Enlists Dream Team Kacey Musgraves & Mark Ronson For ‘Easy’ Remix!

    December 10, 2020 /

    Troye Sivan isn’t quite ready to let us say goodbye to his In A Dream EP era just yet. And why should he when it’s a good as it is? I’m still not over the lead single “Take Yourself Home,” “STUD”…

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    Queer Necessities: Jon ALi’s December 2020 Playlist, Featuring Arlissa & More!

    December 7, 2020 /

    December has officially arrived, which means it’s time to get familiar with some of the very good and genuinely great songs of the past few weeks. That’s right, it’s time for the December edition of Queer Necessities, my monthly LGBTQ-focused playlist…

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  • New Music,  New Releases,  Premiere

    ‘Leave It’: Andrea Di Giovanni’s Necessary Dancefloor Escape!

    November 27, 2020 /

    Andrea Di Giovanni is back at it again. Just in case you missed it: They’re the promising London-based talent responsible for supplying us with the upflifiting and much-needed “Stand Up” back in June. You know… when the world felt like it…

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

Thanks for the PJ set @effenberger_couture ❤️
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