We Played Chappell Roan Before Coachella; Here Are More Queer Artists That Should Be On Your Radar
Plus a Playlist for Pride
Hi, it’s Cara! I know you’re probably blasting Midwest Princess Chappell Roan this Pride Month. Here are some more amazing artists I think you’ll love.
SNOW WIFE
is an aspiring touring dancer turned pop icon. With influences from hyper pop, hip hop, and pop music, SNOW WIFE is the next generation’s Kesha.
One thing I love about SNOW is that her music sounds like the pop of the 2000s and 2010s. Another thing I love is her music videos feature many of the same faces, making this musical project feel like it’s supported by a wonderfully queer community of friends.
Amira Jazeera
is a Palestinian-American artist and producer. If you like SNOW WIFE for her y2k inspired sound, you’ll love Amira Jazeera. Her song Werk It Bitch sounds like a Middle Eastern Britney Spears hit.
Into 80s inspired pop? Hypnotizing is a queer anthem worthy of blowing out your car speakers.
Dance music more your vibe? Try Searching 4.
Molly Grace
If you’re drawn to Chappell Roan’s stage presence, you’ll love watching Molly Grace perform. The outfit, the vibes, the VOICE!
You might recognize her song Lover (Love Her) from Season 3 episode Sappho Sings with Michelle Rochniak.
Bashar Murad
is a Palestinian singer/songwriter and filmmaker who produces music rooted in Palestinian spirit (Spotify bio). Check out this powerful performance of his song Wild West.
“We [Palestinians] have the experience of queer people in most places of the world, but on top of that, we're also living under occupation,” Murad told Teen Vogue in this interview.
“I've always been about breaking stereotypes,” he says. “The mindset that I’ve always had is to show something completely opposite of what you’d expect to see and the sounds you’d expect to hear.” (Teen Vogue)
Keiynan Lonsdale
is Prince meets Michael Jackson plus Jesse McCartney
TELL ME I’M WRONG.
Like what you hear? I’ve got a whole playlist for you.
Til next time,
Cara