Music duo releases LGBTQ+ anthem on 56th anniversary of the Stonewall riots
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Sonic Panda, a Sino-Spanish band composed of Spanish artist Pere Ibañez and Chinese Seni Ren, has released new LGBTQ+ anthem on the 56th anniversary of the Stonewall riots.
Stonewall 1969 is a track narrating the events that happened in Stonewall Inn in June 1969; where spontaneous riots and demonstrations from the LGBTQ+ community sparked a new wave of activism and started a civil rights movement that continues today. The celebration of this clash between the authorities and the queer community ultimately became the origin of the first gay Pride Parade a year later in 1970.
The song, written by Pere Ibañez and produced by Carlsed, comes after the success of Sonic Panda’s latest single King Cobra which topped the iTunes sales charts in Spain and earned them the Premier Artist Prize 2025 and the IMVA (International Music Video Awards) Honourable Mention to best rock video.
While Stonewall 1969 showcases a much more sober and mature side of the band, it still keeps their unique blend of electronica and industrial. The single includes the original mix of the song and a smashing electronic remix by Carlsed that showcases the versatility of the band and its producer.
The music video includes documentary images of one of the first gay parades in New York in the '70s courtesy of John Carlson’s state. Meanwhile the band is still working on their first album, and are keeping quite a few surprises for the near future.
Stonewall 1969 is available now in all streaming platforms and digital stores.
