From Gillian Anderson to girl in red, this month is set to be packed full of exciting new releases
BY ELLA GAUCI, IMAGES BY NETFLIX AND PROVIDED BY LABEL
The evenings are getting lighter, the rain is laying off, and some may even say that Spring is coming. And with the arrival of this new month, we have a whole new selection of exciting new LGBTQIA releases to dig into it. From Netflix’s Heartbreak High to Jess Glynne, there is so much to get excited about this month.
Let’s dive in!
Film and TV
Scoop
5 April
Who doesn’t want to see Gillian Anderson star as the iconic broadcaster Emily Maitlis in this new Netflix drama? Based on the story of Prince Andrew’s disastrous interview in 2019, the cast is packed with LGBTQIA fan favourites like Keeley Hawes and Billie Piper.
Heartbreak High season two
11 April
Everyone’s favourite Aussie high school show is back for season two! Following the lives of students at Hartley High, the show was praised for its first season which featured a number of LGBTQIA characters. We cannot wait to see where this new season is heading!
Music
Katie Pruitt – Mantras
5 April
Americana artist Katie Pruitt is back with her new album Mantras. The singer’s debut album delved into being a lesbian who was raised Catholic, and her music explored topics such as mental health, religion, and love.
girl in red – I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY
12 April
DIVAs, don’t panic, but girl in red is back! The Norwegian singer-songwriter has had the sapphic world in a chokehold for years even since she released her debut album If I Could Make It Go Quiet. We’re not sure if we’re mentally prepared for this new instalment.
Jess Glynne – JESS
26 April
Jess Glynne is also back! We cannot wait for her new album JESS which is set to be her most vulnerable and intimate project to date. The English pop star has been bringing us some of the biggest hits of the decade ever since she released Rather Be in 2013.
St Vincent – All Born Screaming
26 April
Annie Clark, also known as the iconic St. Vincent, has confirmed the release date of her seventh album All Born Screaming. It will be her first self-produced record, offering an unfiltered expression of her emotions. Featuring a lineup of notable artists, the album pushes boundaries, as showcased by the powerful lead single Broken Man and its accompanying video.
Books
Dear Wendy by Ann Zhao
16 April
In Dear Wendy, aromantic and asexual students Sophie and Jo engage in an online feud while unwittingly forging a real-life friendship. Amidst college life and identity struggles, they bond over shared experiences. Can their connection endure when they discover each other’s online personas? This YA debut by Ann Zhao is a platonic comedy exploring a-spec identities and love beyond romance.
Homebody by Theo Parish
23 April
In Theo Parish’s comics debut, they intricately narrate a memoir about their journey to self-discovery as a non-binary individual. Through traditional comics and personal journal-like entries, Theo recounts navigating high school’s gender binary norms. Theo’s clear voice offers reassurance: it’s okay not to know, to evolve, and to find one’s own path home.
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