Queer Jams of the Week: New Music From Halsey, Kaytranada, Omar Apollo and More

Pride season is officially upon us, so grab your headphones and listen to these 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 Halsey's highly anticipated new single to Kaytranada's stunning new album, check out some of our favorite releases from this week below:

Halsey, “The End”

While Halsey has always had a knack for writing songs with emotional appeal, they managed to put something different into “The End.” In this stripped-down acoustic single, Halsey lets the pain pour out of her as her vocals rise and fall with confessions of “poison in my blood” or that “when God destroys my flesh, then comes the flood.” As the singer continues to undergo serious medical treatment for her recently revealed health issues, she's not just interested in putting on a brave face — instead, they'd like you to see what they're dealing with.

Caitranada, Eternal

For all the Pride parties you're planning to go to this month, Kaytranada's latest album is a must-play. Keeping his title, Eternal it doesn't aim to emulate any particular era or sound — it just wants to make you dance. Kaytranada's unparalleled production is seamlessly paired with a parade of guest stars including Childish Gambino (“Witchy”), Don Tolliver (“Feel a Way”) and Tinashe (“More Than a Little Bit”), making this new album the perfect party soundtrack. .

Omar Apollo, “Less of You”

Where his last few releases saw Omar Apollo embrace slow jams, “Less of You” sees the singer ready to hit the dance floor. With an electronic-tinged beat and some light vocals, “Less of You” follows Apollo on a love-struck night as he longs for the lover who might have abandoned him the night before. “I'm seeing you less/ I'm still undressing you,” he croons on the chorus. “Am I depressing you?/ I felt like a blessing, you.”

Orville Peck, Kylie Minogue & Diplo, 'Midnight Ride'

And if Cowboy Carter and Renaissance should she have a baby? That's a question Orville Peck seeks to answer with a little help from Kylie Minogue and Diplo on “Midnight Ride,” their delightful new disco-meets-house-meets-country collaboration. Between Peck's smoky baritone, Minogue's unbridled energy, and Diplo's frantic production, “Midnight Ride” immediately stands out as a must-listen.

Doechii, “MPH”

After turning up the heat with her club track 'Alter Ego' earlier this year, Doechii decided to keep the energy going with her new release. “MPH” puts the pedal to the metal right out of the gate as Doechii drops rapid-fire bars that reflect her status as one of hip-hop's hottest up-and-coming names. Throw in some slick production and the treaty leader's uniquely laid-back attitude and you've got another Doechii hit on your hands.

Soccer Mom, “Lost”

With her first single since 2022' Sometimes, forever, Soccer Mom would like to sing about sadness. “Lost” never gets bogged down in specifics—it only mentions “her”—but the mood, atmosphere, and tone sound like they were crafted with nothing but specificity in mind. Sophie Allison's voice has never sounded more crystal clear than on this heartbreaking, deeply moving new song.

Check out all of our Billboard Queer Jams of the Week playlist picks below: