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Monthly Tune-Up

At the end of every month, Jordan Currie selects an eclectic playlist of the best queer and trans singles released over the preceding four weeks

From bisexual R&B artist Steve Lacy’s trippy slow groove to trans rapper Mykki Blanco’s dreamy proclamation of new love
Monthly Tune-Up

From bisexual R&B artist Steve Lacy’s trippy slow groove to trans rapper Mykki Blanco’s dreamy proclamation of new love

Jordan Currie programs a splendidly queer summer of music, just for you

By Jordan Currie
Singles from Lil Nas X, Perfume Genius and MUNA keep Pride alive
Monthly Tune-Up

Singles from Lil Nas X, Perfume Genius and MUNA keep Pride alive

From camp excess to sapphic joy, music columnist Jordan Currie has your summer playlist ready

By Jordan Currie
Rina Sawayama rides a mechanical bull in hell while Remi Wolf sings tenderly of longing
Monthly Tune-Up

Rina Sawayama rides a mechanical bull in hell while Remi Wolf sings tenderly of longing

This month I’m serving up everything from the melancholic warmth of sunlight streaming through stained glass to a gay one-night-stand anthem for the ages

By Jordan Currie
From mellow vibes to chaotic bangers, the best queer songs of April
Monthly Tune-Up

From mellow vibes to chaotic bangers, the best queer songs of April

Phoebe Bridgers, Mal Blum and Doechii all made some bops this month

By Jordan Currie
Dance, cry and sing your way into spring with these 7 new tracks
Monthly Tune-Up

Dance, cry and sing your way into spring with these 7 new tracks

From British pop darling Charli XCX and NYC’s vibrant MICHELLE to Vancouver’s punk Kitty Prozac

By Jordan Currie
What is the best new queer music, you ask?
Monthly Tune-Up

What is the best new queer music, you ask?

Music writer Jordan Currie has picked 7 of the best singles released over the last month. Check out the first instalment of “Monthly Tune-Up”

By Jordan Currie
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