The LGBTQ+ community has come a long way in getting their voices heard. There\u2019s still more to be done, for sure. But as of today, we can proudly say that LGBTQ+ artists are finally getting the recognition they deserve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To cap off Pride Month with a bang, we present to you fresh faces from the new wave of LGBTQ+ musicians. These homegrown and international artists are revolutionising the music scene one single at a time. So, spice up your usual playlist and support these LGBTQ+ artists by streaming their music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
girl in red – a nod to the girl who first broke her heart – openly lived out a queer identity by the time she was 16. The singer released some homemade bedroom pop tracks about romance and mental health that caught people\u2019s attention. Soon, Paper<\/em> and The New York Times<\/em> got in on the excitement, dubbing girl in red as \u201ca queer icon\u201d, \u201ca phenomenon\u201d, and \u201cone of the most astute and exciting singer-songwriters working in the world of guitar music.\u201d girl in red is an expert in low-fi tunes that are tender, sometimes anxious, but always truthful, and we\u2019re all here for it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out her songs \u201cRue\u201d<\/a> and \u201cWe Fell In Love in October\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whatever sexual orientation we identify with, it shouldn\u2019t stop us from creating beautiful things together. Just ask eclectic French trio Joseph, Gabrielle, and Louis. Both Louis and Gabrielle identify as gay, and so what? Together, the three create catchy, electro-bops that fuses indie pop, rock, and electronic music while giving off strong 80s vibes. Think HAIM, Led Zeppelin, and Ariana Grande all rolled into one. Interesting? Oui! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n In fact, they have already been dubbed \u201cone of the most exciting bands on the planet\u201d. Lyrically, their songs touch on relationships – its highs, lows, and everything in between. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out their songs like \u201cCould U Stop\u201d<\/a> and \u201cEmbrace\u201d<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Out-and-proud local singer-songwriter keeps it cool and drops inspired, unrushed singles unannounced as is his style. Kio\u2019s indie-electronic music fuses his two opposite sides: one that is fascinated with dark stories, aliens, and witches, and one that is influenced by Harajuku and all things bright, vivid, and pink. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Kio\u2019s infectious beats are inlaid with narratives from his own experiences of relationships, love and loss, and sexuality. Recently, Kio has been tinkering with the thought that the LGBTQ+ community needs a stronger voice in the music scene, a thought we may soon hear in his upcoming singles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIf we\u2019re talking about my past releases, it mostly revolves around escapism, depression, anxiety, and social issues. I was in a bad place and it reflected in my work,\u201d Kio reveals. \u201cBut if you\u2019d ask me now, the future will be representing the different faces of the LGBTQIA+ and it will be literal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n He adds, \u201cI really think we need a voice in this country in the scene. This could be me, it could be anyone. I don\u2019t really care who, as long as we get to have proper representation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out his songs like \u201cMaybe Some Other Time\u201d<\/a> and \u201cMan in My Dreams\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rapper Tia Carys understands the role music plays in shaping how people think, and how it influences the future. That is why Tia has taken it upon herself to make space and create \u201cmusic for kids that don\u2019t fit in.\u201d Her fierce and honest freestyles revolve around topics on relationships, self-harm, social media, and sexuality. Last year, she opened up about her bisexuality in her song \u201cIntro\u201d. She talked about the moment she first developed feelings for another girl and how she dealt with her fear of judgment from others and from herself. Her storytelling is one of clarity, vulnerability, and poise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out her songs like \u201cIntro\u201d<\/a> and \u201cReflect in Mirrors\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re a fan of Jason Mraz, John Mayer, and Ingrid Michaelson, then you\u2019ll like Cavetown\u2019s acoustic tunes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The alternative indie singer-songwriter had a fan base on his Youtube Channel. But, his rise to fame began after he released several viral songs and collabs with other rising artists. He became a bona fide pop star after the launch of his debut album \u201cSleepyhead\u201d, which featured his signature bedroom pop and soul-searching narratives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cavetown\u2019s musical style ranges from bedroom pop, ukulele ballads, to emo-infused music. His lyrics tell tales of love and loss, and moments where he tries to make sense of the world around him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out his songs like \u201cLemon Boy\u201d<\/a> and \u201cBoys Will Be Bugs\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Growing up, British artist Lave La Rue wondered why queer folk weren\u2019t represented in RnB music. And even if they were, the songs were considered a \u201cniche\u201d. So, the singer made it a point to state her non-binary stance loud and clear in her funky, psychedelic, soulful, boom-bap RnB that has landed her on everyone\u2019s one-to-watch list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On this, she explains, \u201cI wanted to see someone who looked like me \u2013 and who loved like me \u2013 thrive as a rock star, like all them old white dudes from the \u201870s. And I know there\u2019s a lot of kids that feel the same. I wanna open windows for this to be able to happen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Expect a lot of spoken word on queer self-love, femme solidarity, and politics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out her songs like \u201cBurn\u201d<\/a> and \u201cG.O.Y.D.\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Local RnB singer-songwriter, filmmaker, and out-and-proud trans Stef Aranas is one-half of the duo Stef and Euge. Their single, \u201cEye\u201d, was what launched their music careers. Together, they create tracks that offer comfort and inspiration to queer folks, as well as tracks on love and politics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhenever I get messages from other queer people who feel validated or inspired by our music, it is the most validating, uplifting thing in the world,\u201d said Stef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of their Pride anthems is \u201cLive for Love\u201d. 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