As we head into Halloweekend, amp up your spooky playlists with these tracks 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.
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From Lady Gaga's sick comeback to Halsey's personality-changing album, check out some of our favorite releases from this week below:
Lady Gaga, “Disease”
For anyone hoping Gaga would come back to her Fame Monster period sound, let “Disease” serve as the reward. The shocking new dark-pop single sees Gaga return to the beginning of her career to recapture the glory of her twisted pop origins. Featuring choppy pop production from Andrew Watt and Cirkut, as well as some top-notch vocals from Gaga herself, “Disease” is the exact kind of pop creation to fuel your Halloween celebrations next week.
halsey, The Great Imitator
There's no denying that Halsey has been through a lot in recent years. On The Great Imitator She tries to put all of this into an emotional context for her listeners, paying homage to the images that helped make her the artist she is today. Whether singing to help her lover deal with their pain (“Panic Attack”) or struggling with a diagnosis that nearly killed her (“Life of a Spider”), the singer pours every ounce of emotionally resonant songwriting she can muster. fits. this ever-changing LP.
Gigi Perez, “Fable”
Following the success of queer love anthem “Sailor Song,” Gigi Perez is taking center stage to honor her late sister. On “Fable,” the singer-songwriter examines her own grief and its impact on her spirituality as her plaintive voice pierces the soft strings of her acoustic guitar. “So tell me your plan/ If I beg, could I be your lamb?” he asks near the end of the song. “I look for the truth on the back of your hand/ And look to the open sky.”
soccer mom, Evergreen
Even when you're going through tough times, Soccer Mommy's Sophie Allison wants to make sure you know that finding peace is Evergreen. Throughout her stunning new album, the singer-songwriter shares some of her most raw, honest lyrics to date, over a bed of rich, gorgeous indie rock melodies. Even when things get dark, Allison makes sure to provide plenty of light at the end of the tunnel by doing Evergreen must listen this fall.
Katie Gavin What a relief
On What a relief, MUNA singer Katie Gavin showcases her own special craft as a singer-songwriter. The impeccably curated album sees the artist leaning into the idiosyncratic, singing about emotional unavailability (“Inconsolable”), feeling like you're not fulfilling your partner (“As Good As It Gets” featuring Mitski) and even circles of motherhood (“The baton”). He does it all with a keen ear for sound and lyricism, putting What a relief exceeds even some of her highest expectations.
Corook, “Crumbs”
For all their charming and quirky tracks about fear of snakes and life as a fish, singer-songwriter Corook has plenty of songs that highlight their own insecurities. “Crumbs,” the latest from the singer's upcoming album, falls squarely in the latter camp as Corook unravels a lifetime of self-criticism and returns to his source. With crystal clear vocals and emotionally committed lyrics, “Crumbs” will have you reaching for the tissues in minutes.
Check out all of our picks on Billboard's Queer Jams of the Week playlist below:
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