Lauren Aquilina: “I’ve always wanted to make iconic songs”
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Hope Tala reveals stunning new single Mad
London-based artist Hope Tala opens up about her new Paul Epworth produced single Mad. Following the announcement on the single, Hope shared insight into the meaning behind the single. “I wrote Mad about having feelings of frustration and hysteria in a long-distance relationship. It’s about being unable to communicate properly, and feeling lost in loneliness – so it’s ironic that I wrote most of the song a week or two before the first lockdown started in the UK. Foreshadowing, almost,” she said in a statement. Speaking exclusively to GAY TIMES,…
Read MoreWatch Kat Cunning’s Boys music video showcasing transmasculine pride
Kat Cunning’s anthemic pop single, Boys, stands as a bold homage to trans representation and visibility. Trans representation in media, LGBTQ+ spaces, and music has come a long way, but there’s still progress to be made. This unrelenting sentiment of inclusion and recognition is deeply embedded in Kat Cunning’s latest single Boys. The artist openly calls for this normalisation and acceptance in their song as they sing outwardly for listeners to feel unashamed and seen. Trans masculinity and trans acceptance echo throughout both the song and the music video, both…
Read MoreAmerican Idol star David Archuleta has come out as part of the LGBTQ+ community
Singer-songwriter David Archuleta has come out as part of the LGBTQ+ community in a heartfelt social media post. Taking to his Instagram, the singer opened up about his sexuality and coming out process in a lengthy caption. “I’ve been open to myself and my close family for some years now that I am not sure about my own sexuality,” he said. “I came out in 2014 as gay to my family. But then I had similar feelings for both genders so maybe a spectrum of bisexual. “Then I also have…
Read MoreBillie Eilish uploads “i love girls” Instagram post after queer-baiting accusations
Pop superstar Billie Eilish caught the attention of LGBTQ+ fans with her latest social media post. Shortly after releasing her brand new video for her single Lost Cause, fans took to Twitter to express their thoughts on the release. Some music listeners accused the Bad Guy singer of “queerbaiting” due to the video’s sapphic undertones and scenes. One Twitter user wrote: “Is Billie Eilish bi? Or did I just watch for minutes of queerbaiting done by a straight person?” Another fan tweeted, “If Billie Eilish says she’s straight after this…
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Exclusive: RAYE on ‘levelling up’ with her massive new dance anthem Call On Me
RAYE has just delivered one of the biggest bangers of the year. Co-written by the British singer-songwriter and produced by Billen Ted, Call On Me is an infectious, pulsating dance anthem that is guaranteed to have pop music stans on their feet this summer. Speaking with GAY TIMES about the track, the singer admits she went into her studio session intending to create the “biggest pop song” of her career (we can all agree that she succeeded, right?). It was also inspired by her little sister, who was “going through…
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West End Musical Celebration is an all-star evening of theatrical treats – review
The celebratory evening of West End musicals, hosted and co-produced by Shanay Holmes, has opened at London’s Palace Theatre. This show has been a long time coming, but we’re glad we finally got to see it. Originally billed as a West End Musical Christmas, it was cancelled at the 11th hour following the closure of London’s theatres in mid-December. Now rebranded as the West End Musical Celebration, the show brings together a whole host of West End talent – Layton Williams, Alice Fearn, Trevor Dion Nicholas and more besides –…
Read MoreShowstopper! The Improvised Musical is back in town to delight audiences once again – review
The Olivier Award-winning improv troupe are back on the West End, with a monthly show at the Garrick Theatre. This is the third time we’ve had the pleasure of spending an evening with The Showstoppers and as such we can verify that each show is completely unique. For those unfamiliar with the group, the premise is that they improvise a musical on the spot, taking suggestions from the audience for plot, setting and musical styles – we’re also allowed to suggest ideas for plot twists mid-show. Our first encounter, A…
Read MoreWalt Disco take their queer pop to new heights with new single Selfish Lover
All aboard the Walt Disco space blimp! The Glaswegian band have returned with huge new single Selfish Lover, which takes their infectious brand of queer pop to new heights. The accompanying music video sees them both on an intergalactic adventure, and serving looks in a stately home. “Last year we got creative with thinking about old experiences – who can’t relate to having a relationship where they were with a selfish lover?!” the band says. “The monotony of writing songs in our pyjamas made us want to think about the…
Read MoreMeet TAAHLIAH: the DJ creating anthems for a new generation
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