When you're between streams of (or finished watching) Sabrina Carpenter's new album this clip of her and Jenna Ortega sharing a kiss), why not hear some new tunes from your favorite queer artists? Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our collection of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists.
From Doechii's new single to Yaeji's new track, check out some of our favorite releases from this week below:
Doechii, “Boom Bap”
If you think you know what to expect from Doechii's new single, let us break it down for you — you're wrong. From the moment “Boom Bap” begins, Doechii makes it clear that she's done being put in boxes, growling to her listener that “they said they want me to rap.” What follows is just two minutes of the Florida rapper showing off her credentials – constant beat switches and style changes can't stop Doechii's A+ flow as she proves time and time again to be one to watch in the hip genre -hop.
Yaeji, “Booboo”
Yaeji is back, guys. With “Booboo” the transformative dance star is ready to fill dance floors and playlists. In a simple yet relentless dance beat, Yaeji effortlessly switches between Korean and English to deliver the same simple instructions to her listeners — dance. As the song soars, so does the production, exploding into a thunderous dance that proves utterly irresistible to anyone who listens to it. If you're looking to bounce back this weekend, look no further.
Blondshell, “What's Fair”
Sabrina Teitelbaum is here to give you what you hope to hear on a Blondshell record — a classic alt-rock sound with gritty lyrics. “What's Fair” fulfills Blondshell's promise and even takes it to a new level of excellence, as Teitelbaum delivers an instantly lovable pop song that will have you repeating its lyrics at the end of the first listen. Written about a painful mother-daughter relationship, “What's Fair” makes ample use of the singer's inner angst to help you banish some of your own.
Katie Gavin, “Casual Drug Use”
We all have our coping mechanisms and Katie Gavin is ready to talk about it. “Casual Drug Use,” from the MUNA singer's highly anticipated solo debut, charts the aftermath of a past relationship as Gavin heads into the song's group activity. She's quick to make no judgments, instead empathizing with her former self and her self-soothing mechanisms — which is made all the sweeter by the single's hazy, pleasant sound.
Zolita, “Hypocrite”
Speaking of coping mechanisms, up-and-coming pop singer Zolita has hers — and if she found out her ex was doing the same thing, she'd be pissed. On “Hypocrite,” Zolita once again nails that particular brand of pop-rock flavor, this time to soundtrack a story about sleeping around, being messy, and refusing to feel bad about it. Sure, it might be “Hypocrite,” but if that sounds like acting, then sign up.
Morgan Saint, “Blazing”
Morgan Saint would just like to know why a breakup has to be dramatic. On her new track “Blazing,” the up-and-coming singer tackles the charged dynamics of a relationship headed for disaster, wondering aloud why everything has to end in a blaze of glory. It might sound like a lot, but Saint does a wonderful job of blending the haunting theme with a happy, lo-fi pop sound, making “Blazing” the kind of balanced listening experience that will thrill you before letting you down.
Check out all of our picks below on Billboard's Queer Jams of the Week playlist:
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