25 Queer Musicians To Add To Your Playlists As Soon As Humanly Possible

Because your music library just isn't queer enough.

1. Cakes Da Killa

Alex Phillips / Via Instagram: @alexpnyc

Song recommendation: "Don Dada" (ft. Proper Villains)

Youtube Comments:

“The whole album gonna single handedly save the nightlife scene post-covid” -SalmonSailor

“The sickest flow on a classic house beat, I'm living.” -Federico Camizzi

2. King Princess

Collier Schorr / Via Instagram: @collierschorrstudio

Song recommendation: "Holy"

Youtube comments:

“The teen gays are so blessed to be growing up with this fire content helping to form their cultural identities.” -Mars

“this is big strap energy right here” -Rosana Fee

3. MNEK

@mnek / Via instagram.com

Song recommendation: "Tongue"

Youtube comments:

“y'all better stop sleeping on MNEK .. he's INCREDIBLY TALENTED” -wesley

“SO refreshing to see a black gay man celebrating his sexuality like this, and being proud to be who he is. REPRESENT MNEK!!!” -Clayton Brown

4. Joy Oladokun

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Song recommendation: "Breathe Again"

Youtube comments:

“This is one of the most beautiful authentic songs I've ever heard. The lyrics coupled with her voice are simply haunting. One of those songs that literally takes you away....” -Tracy Charles

“So beautiful, raw, and powerful. Thank you for sharing your JOYful light!” -Julie Fleming

5. girl in red

@girlinred / Via instagram.com

Song recommendation: "Serotonin"

Youtube comments:

“I am a psych nurse and heard this song for the first time in my car as I left work this morning. I can think of several patients who would identify with many parts of this song. Thank you for helping with mental health awareness.” -Richard Illsley

“*lesbian twerking” -Emma Kate

(Also, her website is like an open-world video game where you can walk around endlessly and listen to her music. It's very creative and aesthetically pleasing.)

6. Christine and the Queens

Pandora Graessl / Via Instagram: @_pandorama

Song recommendation: "Comme Si"

Youtube comments:

“One of the best she's done. Beautiful expression of how society doesn't appreciate the gifts that those of us who live out of the "norm".” - Charles Sluskonis

“This gives me a confidence boost for sure. I love your energy and passion you put into your work. It shines from your soul and it's infectious. Thank you for sharing this amazing creation.” -Jonathon Seitz

7. Japanese Breakfast

Meghan Marin / Via Instagram: @meghanmarin

Song recommendation: "Savage Good Boy"

Youtube comments:

“I wish this song was longer” -Audrey Bradford

“This band has been around for a few years, and I'm discovering it this week. Wow, where have I been. Japanese Breakfast is awesome!” -Jeffrey Trigger

(Michelle – the front person of the band – released a book titled Crying in H Mart about her experiences with grief, family, and her identity as a Korean American. Also, the band’s website has an 8-bit video game called Japanese Breakquest co-created by Zauner, Michelle's bandmate/husband who also happens to be a game designer. I’m impressed with the gameplay and the level of extra.)

8. serpentwithfeet

@serpentwithfeet / Via Instagram: @serpentwithfeet

Song recommendation: "Same Size Shoe"

Youtube comments:

“We're witnessing the beginning of something great.” -Azaria's Writing Shoebox

“This is pure joy. Sunshine embodied.” -Kat Beni

9. Wafia

@wafiaaa / Via Instagram: @wafiaaa

Song recommendation: "Good Things"

Youtube comments:

“Love the aesthetic! Your music always makes me feel good, Wafia!” -Laila Mokhiber

“it’s the vocals, production, lyrics, message and visuals for me 😌” -Cameron Farrell

10. FLETCHER

@findingxfletcher / Via Instagram: @findingxfletcher

Song recommendation: "Undrunk"

Youtube comments:

“her song writing is the explicit version of Taylor Swift's when it comes to breakup songs” -peppermint mocha

“Wig? Snatched. Spirits? Lifted. Life? 1000x better. Ears? At peace. Eyes? Crying. Happiness? All time high. New Jersey? Proud.” -Alyssa W

11. Hurray for The Riff Raff

@hurrayfortheriffraff / Via Instagram: @hurrayfortheriffraff

Song recommendation: "Living in the City"

Youtube comments:

“it's like a lost velvet underground song!!” -Maurice Goldner

“The greatest artist are bold and fearless..Alynda proves she's one of them..¡Palante Siempre Palante!” -Frank B

12. MUNA

@whereismuna / Via Instagram: @whereismuna

Song recommendation: "Taken"

Youtube comments:

“saving the world one bop at a time” -Noah Vella

“We dont deserve you gays😭😭😭” -cuchillera

13. Rostam

@matsor / Via Instagram: @matsor

Song recommendation: "From the Back of a Cab"

Youtube comments:

“This song and video just made me travel through some of life’s most beautiful feelings in under 3 minutes” -Asta

“As an Iranian artist, it's so cool to find amazing & successful Iranian Artists out there.” -RMVN

14. Princess Nokia

Daniela Spector / Via Instagram: @daniela_spector

Song recommendation: "Gemini"

Youtube comments:

“The way she rides the beat is actually impeccable she switched up so many times and landed every time” -P Maloba

“the rhyme schemes. the way she gives you pictures with her lyrics. the way she changes voices. the way she moves with the music. the way she makes everything look so easy. i cant take it. it's too much. too damn much.” -JSMN

15. MAY-A

@maybelle.t / Via Instagram: @maybelle.t

Song recommendation: "Apricots"

Youtube comments:

“the vibes are immaculate” -Lauren Knezevic

“i am OBSESSED with this and it came at the perfect time. i dont feel so alone in my feelings anymore” -Kate Spaulding

(Also, she features her original poetry on her website. It’s raw and angsty and very cool.)

16. Siya

@siya / Via Instagram: @siya

Song recommendation: "What You Deserve"

Youtube comments:

"This song had me moving slow mo in the shower , it’s just a whole vibe 🔥 🤍 I just love siya voice . It’s therapeutic." -Jessie Kathy

“I Love All Her Music. I just needed 30 more secs of this song. I was straight Vibin❤️❤️” -anaay sheck

17. Hope Tala

@hopetala / Via Instagram: @hopetala

Song recommendation: "Mad"

Youtube comments:

“She doesn’t have a single bad song!!” -Elise Rasmussen

“I am sending this now as insistently recommended! This feels delightfully gentle and refreshing.” -Ryuk-M Caw From the Aliens

18. Claud

@claud.mp3 / Via Instagram: @claud.mp3

Song recommendation: "Soft Spot"

Youtube comments:

“claud's songs taste like apples and smell like summer” -littlesdarkage

“They’re so amazingggg” -The Bi Child

19. Emily Vu

@emilyvumusic / Via instagram.com

Song recommendation: "Weekend"

Youtube comments:

“damn i listen to this on repeat it is a MASTERPIECE, it deserves more” -Iully Negrea

“God damnnnn such a banger!! You’re too underrated” -kyoji

20. Liz Lawrence

@lizlawrencemusic / Via Instagram: @lizlawrencemusic

Song recommendation: "Hope (Or Something Like It)"

Youtube comments:

“Absolutely beautiful and moving song for the times Liz.” -young81623

“This is mood” -Anurag Gaur

21. Raveena

@raveena_aurora / Via Instagram: @raveena_aurora

Song recommendation: "If Only"

Youtube comments:

“I want someone to bottle this performance and sell it as a perfume, I want to smell like this vibe.” -Phantasy Photography

“This is the angriest saddest happiest song ever.” -I’m Martinique

22. Junglepussy

@junglepussy / Via Instagram: @junglepussy

Song recommendation: "Main Attraction"

Youtube comments:

“She can’t make a bad song it’s impossible” -YungHardcore DreamGirl

“She’s everything I’m too scared to be. Loved this!!!” -Rebecca Hawkins

23. Romy

Vic Lentaigne / Via Instagram: @viclentaigne

Song recommendation: "Lifetime"

Youtube comments:

“*insert "I don't know why I'm crying in the club right now" meme” -firstname

“It's magical. It's like a mixture of feelings. It reminds me of the good times. It makes me want to have my girlfriend around and sing her and dance with her without anything else mattering. It's just magical. Thank you Romy.” -Jovanna Santana

(Romy's also a guitarist and singer for the band, the xx.)

24. Zebra Katz

Ian Wallman / Via Instagram: @ianwallman

Song recommendation: "Been Known"

Youtube comments:

“Brazilian Funk style 🔥🔥🔥 🇧🇷🇧🇷” -Alexandre Correia

“Goosebumps right he starts singing .... maaaaaa man” -Lexa Terrier

25. Deb Never

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Song recommendation: "Ugly"

Youtube comments:

“Wow... this was such an experience” -Music4Life

“when the beat dropped i was like okay we sad but it's a flex” -vasilisa.

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