Culture Studio55, an exciting new dance music duo comprising Osaro and DJ Josh Sharp, set to debut new track at this year’s Brighton Bear Weekend Studio55, an exciting new dance music duo comprising Osaro, a performer known for his commitment to diversity and inclusivity, and DJ Josh Sharp, who produces and presents the HIV Hour radio show, are set to debut THE MUSIC at this year’s Brighton Bear Weekend. The track will officially be By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “I am not ashamed of my sexuality”. Singer-songwriter Khalid comes out as gay American singer-songwriter Khalid, 26, has come out as gay on social media, saying he’s “not ashamed” of his sexuality. The 26-year-old El Paso native – born Khalid Donnel Robinson – took to X (formally Twitter) on Friday evening to address his sexuality, posting a short tweet with a Pride flag and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music Together Again: Janet Jackson delivers electrifying performance in Paris ahead of UK dates Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Janet Jackson kicked off the eagerly anticipated European leg of her Together Again Tour in Paris last night. The global icon delivered an electrifying performance at the Accor Arena, Paris, on the first stop of her tour on the conti By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music Legendary singer-songwriter Sade to return with new single, ‘Young Lion’ – a tribute to her trans son, Izaak Legendary singer-songwriter Sade is to return with new single, Young Lion – her first song in years, which is a tribute to her trans son, Izaak. The song is set to appear on a benefit album titled Transa, which will be released to raise awareness for trans and non-binary artists. Released on Novembe By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music “I’m here to give back all the energy that the queer community has given to me.” Chappell Roan opens up about her commitment to the LGBTQ+ community Good Luck, Babe singer Chappell Roan, who identifies as a queer woman, has opened up about being indebted to the queer community, saying she is “here to give back all the energy that the queer community has given to me.” The pop star, who is influenced by drag aesthetic, released her debut studio al By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music Troye Sivan hints on an exciting collab with Espresso singer Sabrina Carpenter Queer idol, singer-songwriter Troye Sivan, may have spilled some piping hot espresso at the Magnum® Beach Cannes Party, confessing a collab with Sabrina Carpenter may be on the cards. When asked by host and reporter, Jack Remmington, about an Espresso 2.0 collab, Troye said: “I would do it in a hear By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music Courtney Love’s Women: iconic Hole frontwoman to share ultimate soundtrack to her life on BBC Radio 6 in April This April, BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Sounds is to present Courtney Love’s Women – a candid and raw new music series, in which legendary Hole front woman Courtney Love shares the ultimate soundtrack to her life as she reflects on the women in music who have shaped her journey, her sound and her […] By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Music WHAM! to re-release iconic albums ‘FANTASTIC’ and ‘MAKE IT BIG’ WHAM!’s original studio albums, Fantastic and Make It Big, are to be released on special edition colour vinyl and black vinyl, the first time the records have been available in a physical vinyl format in over 30 years. When George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley exploded onto the scene with Fantastic, t By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Features & Longread DJ Tony de Vit: A Life, A Legacy Tony de Vit almost single-handedly laid the foundations of a whole new sound and era in the world of dance music. In the space of just a few years, following many years of being a DJ, he produced some of the world’s best known and loved dance music, performing to masses of fans all across the globe. By Contributor • 2 min read
Music Queer music artist Andrew Flynn releases emotionally charged new single, ‘Narcissist’ Rising queer music sensation, Andrew Flynn, has unveiled a powerful and deeply resonant track titled Narcissist. Known for infusing ’80s/’90s nostalgia with a contemporary edge, Andrew draws from personal experiences to craft a melodic journey through love, loss, and self-discovery. Hailing from the By Contributor • 1 min read
Music Underground trans producer a.k.a. skips unveils debut EP ‘Jawfiller’ – an acute reflection of their trans experience Flush with creative ingenuity, Jawfiller contains a diverse, unpredictable collection of tracks all threaded by a.k.a. skips’ distinct vision. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Music Winter Garden, Eastbourne to host iconic artist Peaches on September 30 Peaches has spent more than two decades pushing boundaries and breaking barriers, dramatically altering the landscape of popular culture as she forged a bold progressive path that’s opened the doors for countless others to follow. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
