Get ready to clear your playlists for these bangers…
BY ELLA GAUCI, IMAGE BY DEAN BRADSHAW
With the sun finally descending on us, it’s starting to feel like summer is just around the corner. Cottagecore picnics at the park. Queer meetups at your favourite sapphic wine bar. Picking up new hobbies like rollerskating. Local football matches in the park. It’s queer bliss. If you’re looking for a soundtrack for your perfect summer, you needn’t look much further than this list. How many are already on your radar?
MUNA – Dancing On The Wall
8 May
Returning with their fourth album, MUNA is ready to be your most listened to artist this year. After a four-year hiatus, the indie pop band is back with this exciting new project. Move over Silk Chiffon, we have some new sapphic pop bangers to blast this summer. With its title track already getting fans excited, this euphoric new album balances lightness with just a sprinkle of existential dread for the perfect listening experience on your summer stroll.
Dua Saleh – Of Earth & Wires
15 May
If you’re looking to reconnect with Mother Earth this summer, look no further than Sex Education alum Dua Saleh. Their new album is all about home, humanity and renewal. With contributors like Bon Iver, aja monet, Gaidaa and more, Of Earth & Wires is inspired by the earth reclaiming her power.
Towa Bird – Gentleman
15 May
It’s no secret that summer is a time for flings, devastating situationships and a general pondering on love. That’s exactly where Towa Bird’s sophomore album, Gentleman, comes in. Brimming with all the swagger we know and love from this queer icon, Towa’s album dives into the world of queer romance.
Bebe Rexha – Dirty Blonde
12 June
Are you ready to dance this summer? If not, Bebe Rexha has a pretty compelling case for the dancefloor. This new visual album marks the star’s new era as an independent powerhouse. The “genre Kaleidoscope” of this album tracks Bebe’s travels around the world, drawing inspiration from London, Tokyo, and Europe.
KATSEYE – Wild
14 August
You could describe this summer with one single word: Gnarly. The global sensation girl group is ready to have you shaking ass in the parking lot with their third EP, Wild. This untamed and exciting new album is rooted in self-discovery, exploring every side of themselves in this upcoming project.
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