Category: Music

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Bashkka’s euphoric electro sound is all about queer reclamation

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DJ, producer and songwriter Bashkka on what it means to unlock your “baddest bitch” spirit, taking inspiration from queer icon Grace Jones and her upcoming appearance at Drumsheds’ False Idols. WORDS BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH PHOTOGRAPHY JULIES ERTELT “Creativity flows through me like a wild river, twisting and turning with no regard for predictability,” the Munich DJ says. “It’s the kind of force that can be sparked in my mind by just anything. A particular emotion, a word, an encounter with a stranger on the dance floor, or by a rhythm…

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Articles Culture Films Joker 2 Joker: Folie à Deux Lady Gaga LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ TV Music News

“Starting Lady Gaga’s Oscar campaign”: Fans go wild over Joker 2 musical details

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New details about Joker: Folie à Deux have been announced, and fans can’t get enough.  On 4 October, movie enthusiasts around the world will finally be treated to the highly anticipated sequel, which has been confirmed to be a musical. Directed by Todd Phillips, Folie à Deux is presumably set after the events of the Oscar-nominated 2019 film and will feature pop icon Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn, a psychiatrist who falls in love with Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix).  Zazie Beetz will also reprise her role as Arthur’s love interest, Sophie Dumond. Brendan Gleeson,…

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Articles Culture Fletcher GAY TIMES Magazine LGBTQ Music LGBTQIA+ music Long Read Music News Originals

For Fletcher, love isn’t the drug – it’s the antidote

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The New Jersey singer-songwriter discusses the complexities of healing, reuniting with Shannon Beveridge, and her sophomore album, In Search Of The Antidote. WORDS BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHANNON BEVERIDGE CREATIVE DIRECTION BY TESS BJIERE MAKEUP BY LILLY KEYS HAIR BY CLAYTON HAWKINS PRODUCTION BY ROGUE Cari Fletcher’s life is like a real-time representation of Alice Pieszecki’s infamous The L Word chart. So when she gleefully quizzes me to guess who photographed our GAY TIMES cover shoot, I’m not surprised by the answer: her YouTuber ex-girlfriend, Shannon Beveridge.“It’s the gayest…

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Articles Classical Pride Culture Drag Race LGBTQ Music Music News Oliver Zeffman Originals Pride RuPaul's Drag Race Thorgy Thor

Classical Pride: The world’s biggest celebration of LGBTQIA+ classical music is back

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Drag Race icon Thorgy Thor and conductor Oliver Zeffman reflect on the impact of Classical Pride and the making of the campest event yet. WORDS BY ALICE MOREY Have you heard of Caroline Shaw? What about Leonard Bernstein or Tchaikovsky? These are just some of the LGBTQIA+ performers and composers on the classical music scene, both now and historically. Classical Pride, back for its second year, is the first of its kind celebration of the best LGBTQIA+ talent and artistry across classical music. “Classical Pride last year was the very…

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Articles Culture Kim Petras LGBTQ Music Music News Sam Smith Unholy

Kim Petras reveals she goes to gay clubs in disguise

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Kim Petras has revealed the only way she can go into a gay club, and it involves hiding her iconic platinum locks. Since the German singer launched herself onto the music scene in 2017 with her debut single ‘I Don’t Want It All’, she has become one of the LGBTQIA+ community’s most notable stars. Petras crafted a memorable body of work with her first era, including singles such as ‘Heart to Break’ and ‘Can’t Do Better’, as well as her debut album Feed the Beast. The latter included the Grammy…

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Articles Culture LGBTQ Music LGBTQ+ News Madonna Music News The Celebration Tour Videos Wheelchair

Madonna fan in wheelchair breaks silence on viral video

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The Madonna fan and wheelchair user, who was called out by the pop icon for sitting down, has released a statement. Back in October, the ‘Like a Virgin’ singer kicked off her highly anticipated world tour months after she was hospitalised with a severe bacterial infection.  Split into five acts, the immersive concert features sickening choreography, larger-than-life set pieces, a Beyoncé shout-out, Bob the Drag Queen and over 40 songs from her legendary catalogue.  In addition to the high-energy numbers, Madonna’s show includes stripped-down moments, like her heartfelt rendition of…

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Alfonso La Cruz Amplify Articles La Cruz LGBTQ+ Music Artist LGBTQIA+ community Long Reads Music News Original Reggaeton

Rising reggaetonero La Cruz bares it all

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In this bilingual interview, the Venezuelan reggaetonero behind ‘Quítate La Ropa’ opens up about shifting paradigms within El Movimiento’s mainstream. WORDS BY E.R. PULGAR HEADER DESIGN BY YOSEF PHELAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY JONATHAN IVAN  STYLE BY JOSHUA ALAN CLARK “Let’s do it even if it’s in the car,” Alfonso La Cruz says smiling.  It’s 9pm in Madrid when I connect with La Cruz, who performs under his surname. He’s attentive, answering questions while balancing an iPhone on his steering wheel. The Venezuelan reggaetonero exudes Scorpionic charisma as he details a breakthrough…

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New music artists: GT and Coke Studio’s Breakthrough series for LGBTQ+ talent returns – apply now

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Are you an unsigned artist looking for your break? Do you have ambitions of performing across some of this summer’s biggest events? Well, Coca-Cola Great Britain & Ireland and GAY TIMES are looking for you! Back for the second year, Coca-Cola and GAY TIMES are thrilled to announce the return of Breakthrough; a campaign designed to support six independent musicians and artists, particularly from the LGBTQIA+ community, to take their career to the next level. Breakthrough will offer the selected talent, over the age of 18, a range of opportunities,…

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Abbey Road Studios Articles BULLYACHE Culture LGBTQ Music Music News Originals

BULLYACHE share new session of Never Let at Abbey Road Studios

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BULLYACHE have released their new session of ‘Never Let’ performed at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London, in partnership with GAY TIMES. The avant-pop dance duo of Courtney Deyn and Jacob Samuel have finessed their theatrical style and lyrical flare to present dance at Abbey Road Studios. Deyn and Samuel explain how the live session provides a snapshot of from their dance-theatre show ‘TOM’: “We premiered TOM last year, it’s our baby and we love it so it means a lot to us to re-write the music for a…

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2024 BRIT Awards Articles Bimini Bon Boulash Culture Drag Race UK LGBTQ+ News Life Music News Trans Rights Trans Rights Are Human Rights

Drag Race UK’s Bimini champions trans rights during powerful BRIT Awards speech

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Drag Race UK star Bimini Bon Boulash delivered a powerful message on trans rights at the 2024 BRIT Awards.  On 2 March, some of the UK’s biggest music acts flocked to London’s O2 Arena for the coveted award show – which was hosted by Clara Amfo, Maya Jama and Roman Kemp.  As expected, the star-studded event was full of incredible moments, ranging from Raye winning a record six awards to pop music icon Kylie Minogue receiving the Global Icon Award and performing a medley of her greatest hits.  However, one aspect…

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