Articles Israel LGBTQ+ News Life Music News Sam Smith Tel Aviv

Sam Smith appearance at Tel Aviv festival cancelled after intense backlash

Sam Smith’s upcoming performance at a festival in Tel Aviv, Israel has been cancelled. “Due to unforeseeable technical and logistical problems on May 31, the concerts of that evening (including Sam Smith) will not happen,” event producers said in a statement. “The festival concerts of June 1 will continue as planned. Those who bought tickets are welcome to contact the company they bought the tickets from for a full refund. People who bought tickets for both days of the festival who want to keep the ticket for the second day…

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Articles Breakthrough Coca Cola Coke Culture GAY TIMES In Partnership With Music News

Breakthrough! GT and Coca-Cola want the best unsigned LGBTQ+ music talent

In Partnership with Coca-Cola Coca-Cola and GAY TIMES are excited to announce the launch of Breakthrough, a new campaign in GB and Ireland, aimed at supporting independent musicians. We recognise that the music industry can be an extremely challenging space, particularly for those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.  Breakthrough will offer selected musicians, DJs, and groups aged 18 and over a range of exciting paid opportunities, including valuable festival experience at the likes of Luno presents All Points East and other events, as well as performances at…

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Articles L Devine LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ New Music Music New Music News

L Devine shares vulnerable new single Push It Down

Indie alt-pop artist L Devine has shared the first release from her upcoming debut album. Yes, you read that right — L Devine is back on the music circuit. Following her 2021 mixtape Near Life Experience, the singer explores a first look at her independently released track, Push It Down. Speaking on the single, the star says: “Push It Down is about trying to suppress emotions and hide any signs of vulnerability. The song’s feelings boil to the surface while I’m failing to mimic my romantic interest’s nonchalance, before eventually…

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Articles Culture Gag Order Kesha LGBTQ+ Music Artist LGBTQ+ Music News LGBTQ+ News Music News

Kesha reveals title, cover and release date of fifth studio album Gag Order

Kesha has confirmed the release dates of both her fifth studio album, Gag Order, and its first two singles, Fine Line and Eat the Acid. The record’s cover art, title and release date were revealed after a 24-hour livestream on Instagram came to an end on 25 April. Gag Order’s artwork shows the singer with a plastic bag over her head as if she is being choked. Fans believe the album is somewhat inspired by her ongoing legal battle with controversial music producer Dr. Luke, who Kesha has accused of…

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Anti-drag ban Articles Culture Drag Drag Race Knoxville LGBTQ+ News Lizzo Music News RuPaul's Drag Race Tennessee

Lizzo teams up with Drag Race stars during Tennessee concert: “Support your drag entertainers!”

Pop icon Lizzo partnered up with Drag Race stars to condemn Tennessee’s anti-drag legislation. Over the last few months, Republican lawmakers across the United States have targeted the drag community by spewing hateful rhetoric and introducing an array of anti- drag bills. In March, Tennessee’s Republican governor Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 3 into law, making it the first state in the US to ban public drag shows. While a federal judge has temporarily blocked the harmful law until 26 May, the anti-drag rhetoric is showing no signs of slowing down. In…

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Articles Coachella Culture Frank Ocean LGBTQ Music LGBTQ+ New Music Music News

Frank Ocean cancels second Coachella performance after “suffering an injury”

Frank Ocean has been replaced with Blink-182 after pulling out of Coachella’s second weekend. The singer’s first headlining performance was met with controversy after he made his debut over an hour late and was forced to end the set early due to curfew rules. Unlike other performances, Ocean also refused to livestream to the Coachella YouTube channel and, during his set, shut down rumours that his long-awaited third studio album will be released soon. A representative for the singer told Variety that he suffered an “injury to his leg on…

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Articles Brianna Ghey Des'ree Gloria Gloria the Tour LGBTQ+ Music News LGBTQ+ News Life London Music News Sam Smith The O2 Tour

Sam Smith honours Brianna Ghey with Des’ree cover at Gloria the Tour

Sam Smith honoured Brianna Ghey with a powerful cover of I’m Kissing You by Des’ree during their show at The O2 Arena in London on 18 April. The singer-songwriter performed the song as they wore a diamanté headpiece with the 16-year-old girl’s name written on it in capital letters. It was the first track played during ‘Act II: Beauty’ of Sam’s show, which had tens of thousands of people in attendance. Brianna, who was trans, was killed in Warrington on 11 February. There was widespread heartbreak, shock and anger across…

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Articles Culture Katie Gavin LGBTQ+ Artist LGBTQ+ Music News Muna Music Music news News Phoebe Bridgers Queer music Saddest Factory Records

MUNA share “bombastic” new single One That Got Away

Your favourite music trio have come to soundtrack your summer with a danceable revenge tune. Indie pop band MUNA are back with a new single which they debuted during their set at Coachella 2023. The new release includes the collective’s familiar synth-pop sound with lead vocals by Katie Gavin and backing harmonies from guitarist Naomi McPherson. The studio version of One That Got Away premiered yesterday (17 April) on BBC Radio One as the station’s Hottest Record. Speaking on the single, Katie shared: “This song is just rubbing your hot…

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