Music Allan Jay returns with ‘Club Tropicana’, a sizzling, high-energy summer single Award-winning pop sensation Allan Jay has returned with Club Tropicana, a sizzling, high-energy summer single. Allan is turning up the heat this spring with his vibrant new single – a high-octane remake of the Wham! classic. Released today, Thursday, April 24, the track delivers infectious dancefloo By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music Indie-rock trans songstress joy burklund & her band announce release of debut album ‘Songbouquet’ Philadelphia-based indie-rock trans songstress joy burklund & her band have announced the release of their debut album Songbouquet on March 22. Following last year’s debut release On the Line, joy’s second single Steady Heart swirls joy’s quirky anti-folk lyricism into a lush, classic rock band arra By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music “Shamelessly explore your fantasies!” JADE drops video for second single, FANTASY, directed by legendary David LaChapelle JADE has already racked up over 55 million streams as a solo artist, and today the pop superstar releases her new single Fantasy, which is leavened with a stand out video filmed in LA and directed by the legendary David LaChapelle. Fantasy is sleek and euphoric disco-tinged electro pop track written By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music Giddy up, it’s the Wild Wild West! JADE drops buzz track Midnight Cowboy ahead of second single next month Fresh from the huge global success of her debut smash hit solo single Angel Of My Dreams, JADE has dropped a buzz track, Midnight Cowboy, which will keep fans fed till a new single next month. Featuring a spoken word cameo from superstar actor Ncuti Gatwa, the track provides another glimpse into the 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 London-based queer artist Ray Laurél drops new single and video, ‘RIDE’, ahead of new EP ‘Honey, Undress Me’ London-based queer artist Ray Laurél has dropped their new single and video, RIDE, ahead of their new EP Honey, Undress Me, out November 8 on Two First Names / Polydor Records. The London-based singer-songwriter’s new single, produced by JONAH, is Ray’s first original release of 2024. Following on f 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 X Factor star Dylan Holloway comes out on trans and shares inspiring story to 25k followers on Instagram X Factor star Dylan Holloway, who auditioned for the competition in 2012 with Simeon Dixon in their group MK1, has come out as trans and has shared his inspiring story to his 25k followers on Instagram. The musician, who now makes music under the name Dylan And The Moon, opened up about his transiti By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music JADE drops epic Blessed Madonna remix of stratospheric debut single, Angel of My Dreams JADE, AKA Jade Thirlwall of multi-platinum selling, BRIT Award winning pop phenomenon Little Mix, has released a new remix of her epic debut solo single, Angel of My Dreams from The Blessed Madonna. “What I’m going for is a relentless, huge pop punch to the face. I want people to be like ‘oh my god, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music NSFW: The Irrepressibles drop “Ecstasy Homosexuality” and “YO HOMO!” Following on from the new album’s debut single Will You? with its strikingly sensual video by Will Kenedy, and London-based artist and drag performer Joseph Wilson’s riotous videos for YO HOMO! and Be Wild, The Irrepressibles release Jamie Irrepressible’s 4th single with an announcement of the forth By Dale Melita • 2 min read
Music TIN Releases Heartfelt Track Alongside Album ‘Dear Matthew’ Australian queer pop singer songwriter TIN has dropped a new single today, alongside the album by the same name called Dear Matthew. Known for his up-tempo and club-friendly tracks such as Serotonin and Buzzed (I loveeeee Buzzed, check out my review last year HERE), his latest takes a completely dif By Dale Melita • 2 min read
Music #DALEYPOP Dominion: Adam Lambert, Becky Hill, Eminem, Louis III, RAYE & Natasha Hamilton rule summer 2024 Music has been embedded in my life ever since I was in the womb, my Mum and Dad basically raised me on music, especially POP music! I grew up listening to Madonna, Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, Spice Girls, Britney Spears and even AQUA and I’ve always been obsessed with Eurovison! I love sharing my f By Dale Melita • 8 min read
Music Independent artist FORD releases summer bop “Infatuation”😏💭 Here at Scene HQ, we’re passionate about championing independent artists and Newcastle Upon Tyne based independent singer and songwriter FORD has just dropped a summer bop called Infatuation, seamlessly blending elements of pop, dance, and R&B. FORD said “Infatuation is all about that person you loc By Dale Melita • 1 min read
Music “A powerful anthem of resilience.” Natasha Hamilton shares official music video for her debut single release, ‘Edge of Us’ Natasha Hamilton, one third of chart topping girl band Atomic Kitten, has shared the official music video for her debut single release, Edge of Us. Blending modern sounds with timeless flair, Edge of Us harnesses a scintillating, dancefloor ready aura whilst delving into themes of love, loss, and pe By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music Will Young unveils poignant new single, ‘Midnight’ Multi-award-winning British pop star Will Young has unveiled Midnight, the poignant second track from his forthcoming album Light It Up. A wistful electronic-pop number, Midnight plays out the inner dialogue of a single man in his forties – with a glint of Young’s humour in the tongue-in-cheek lyric By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Non-binary artist KOSSISKO transforms pain into power with release of new song ‘Finally Free’ GRAMMY-nominated artist Kossisko has released Finally Free from their SLAYERZ BALL album due June 7 alongside a performance video. “I wanted to get really personal and turn my pain into an empowering anthem,” said Kossisko. “The song title pretty much conveys the meaning of the song. When I wrote th By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music #DALEYPOP: New music from Pet Shop Boys, Sabrina Carpenter, Coulthard, Orville Peck, Chappell Roan and more😍 Music has been embedded in my life ever since I was in the womb, my Mum and Dad basically raised me on music, especially POP music! I grew up listening to Madonna, Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, Spice Girls, Britney Spears and even AQUA and I’ve always been obsessed with Eurovison! I love sharing my f By Dale Melita • 8 min read
Music Will Young returns with new single, ‘Falling Deep’ Will Young has dropped new track, Falling Deep, which is the euphoric first single taken from his forthcoming ninth studio album, Light It Up, which is out on 9 August. Channelling the nostalgia of ‘80s pop with a modern, soulful touch, Falling Deep is written and produced by renowned pop hitmakers By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music Jamie Irrepressible returns with queer sex positive indie-anthem Ever listened to The Irrepressibles? Well you’re missing out if you haven’t-having amassed over 270 million streams on Spotify and an astonishing 8.1 billion streams on YouTube, vocalist Jamie Irrepressible has cemented his status as one of the most innovative and influential acts in contemporary mu By Dale Melita • 1 min read
Arts “It’s alien, it’s human, it’s pure queer rage and JOY.” Ziah Ziah returns with potent and fiery new single, ‘Change’ UK-based musician, artist, video creator and all-round creative force Ziah Ziah returns this spring with a potent and fiery new single Change. Boldly utilising electronica and indie in a cosmic blend of punk-spirited alt-pop, Change perfectly fits Ziah’s musical manifesto – breaking the mould – and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music NEO 10Y is manifesting a protopian dimension of peace with new single✌🏻 Genre expansive Nik Thakkar aka NEO 10Y manifests a protopian dimension of peace with intentional and anthemic new opus, CHOOSE LOVE / CRYING IN THE SIMULATION. Establishing the mood with psychedelic guitar and a heavenly synthscape with astral vocal ad libs and anthemic drums, NEO 10Y opens CHOOSE By Dale Melita • 2 min read
Music Even Still: non-binary indie artist Noah Elliott releases sophomore EP, which delves deep into mental health and queer identity Non-binary indie artist Noah Elliott invites listeners on a deeply personal journey through themes of connection, loneliness, and self-discovery with their highly anticipated sophomore EP, Even Still, which is unique blend of intimate melodies, minimalistic arrangements, and introspective spoken wor By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music Delta Goodrem drops ‘racy’ new music vid for HEARTS ON THE RUN Delta Goodrem has unleashed a new music video for her latest single Hearts On The Run. Set on a high-speed racetrack, the video features Delta draped in sequins and race-ready leather, creating an ensemble of classic Goodrem style glamour. Delta runs carefree through the night with the racetrack lig By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music Say that shit with your chest! Ariana and Mariah join forces for all-new ‘yes, and?’ remix Ariana Grande has joined forces with the iconic Mariah Carey for an all-new remix of yes, and?. This marks the first, highly anticipated non-holiday collaboration between the two vocal powerhouses. Listen HERE via Republic Records. This new remix of yes, and? comes just one month after Ariana releas By Graham Robson • 1 min read
