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The 15 best albums of 2023 by LGBTQ+ artists

Featuring standout releases from Janelle Monáe and Victoria Monét to Boygenius and Ashnikko, here are our top 15 albums from this year. WORDS BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH HEADER DESIGN BY YOSEF PHELAN In a year of underdog mega-releases and skyrocketing debut albums, 2023 has proven that LGBTQIA+ artists—and their experiences—are what make the music industry interesting. Victoria Monét revived R&B in style, Sufjan Stevens made us all weep, and Troye Sivan’s comeback reminded us what it’s like to get lost in a party. Oh, and Boygenius defied all expectations with an…

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yeule shares intimate new single Inferno

Singaporean songwriter and producer Nat Ćmiel, aka yeule, has released their new track ‘Inferno’ from their upcoming alternative album Softscars. Following up their previous releases ‘Ghosts’ and double singles ‘Dazies’ and ‘Fish In The Pool’, ‘Inferno’ finds yeule lamenting over a relationship, incorporating burning analogies to describe the intensity in their heart. While the track’s blazing title might indicate a heavy sound, the single is light and experimental. ‘Inferno’, according to a press statement, was born from a journal entry, which yeule often refers to as a scar entry. Speaking on…

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Yeule releases eerie new single Ghosts

Singaporean songwriter and producer Yeule has released the fourth single from their upcoming third album, Softscars. ‘Ghosts’ is a guitar-led alternative-pop track, transformed by Yeule’s airy, layered vocals. The song is written from the perspective of someone untethered from the physical realm. “Love without obsession and an undying innocence,” the 25-year-old shares, describing the new song’s narrative. “Like shattered memories and floating so empty, finally, I am enfleshed after being so hollow.” READ MORE: Ashnikko releases new single Cheerleader The single follows their previously released double single ‘Dazies‘ and ‘Fish…

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Yeule announces new album Softscars and two new singles

Glitch-pop artist Yeule has made their return with two new singles ‘Dazies’ and b-side track ‘Fish In The Pool’. Alongside their album announcement, Yeule’s new track ‘Dazies’ is accompanied with visuals directed by Zhang & Knight. The new release also comes with the instrumental b-side track ‘Fish In The Pool’. Yeule’s first single for this new era was marked by the ambient soft-rock track ‘Sulk Baby’. By setting their inner musings to cathartic punk riffs and ethereal electronics, Yeule crafted Softscars. “I took the metaphor of the scar to represent each…

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