LGBTQ news and entertainment
Orville Peck shares the music video for “Already Gone,” from his highly anticipated album Mule, set for release on September 18.
The new collection chronicles the worst year of Peck’s life – when he broke up with his partner, spiraled to the depths of addiction, went to rehab, got sober, and faced a reckoning with both the public and private versions of himself. Continue reading “New Music: Orville Peck Is ‘Already Gone’”
Out country music artist Bryan Ruby’s new EP Playing With Fire plays like a love letter to unforgettable summer nights and the moments that happen between sunset and sunrise. Continue reading “New Music: Bryan Ruby’s New EP ‘Playing With Fire’”
DJ Bill Bennett trades the dance floor diaries for 80s-soaked reinvention with “Out Of My Hands,” from his upcoming new album Open Your Mind, steeped in the neon glow of the 1980s. Continue reading “New Music: DJ Bill Bennett ‘Out Of My Hands’”
Following the release of his 2020 EP Show Pony and the 2022 album Bronco, out country music star is back with Mule, which arrives on September 18.
Peck serves up a preview of the record with his new mechanic-themed music video, “Too Little, Too Late” — a raucous, country-rock bop tailor-made for line-dancing, tapping your toes, and pretending you know how to change your oil. Continue reading “New Music: Orville Peck ‘Too Little, Too Late’”
Michael Medrano (aka ‘Stache Papi’) declares “2009 is back” as he drops his new single and music video – “F★ck F★rever,” from his upcoming album International Male.
The new release features high energy Euro-pop production, fun visuals, and hey – I like to look at nice things.
Medrano last appeared here in October 2025 when I featured his single “Primadonna.”
Some news stories for you as we get over Hump Day:
• The Advocate: Newly released data reveals that a record-breaking amount of ED meds were prescribed to cisgender active duty troops in 2025 — while banning gender-affirming care.
• New Music: The new EP from leetham, KINK, sits at the intersection of emo-tinged alt-rock and gritty, bubblegum coded club music. Raw, honest, and unapologetic, the 4-track collection pays homage to the queer community with one sexually charged track at a time. You definitely hear some Charli XCX and Fall Out Boy flavors in there. Hit play and take a listen. Continue reading “Pentagon Doles Out ED Meds + New Music From leetham + More”
On this last day of Pride Month 2026, I thought I’d assemble the full playlist of Pride Music 2026 I’ve shared throughout the month.
Hit play below for the full 16-song playlist, and thanks for taking a listen to all these terrific artists and their messages of living life outloud. Continue reading “Playlist: Pride Music 2026”
In today’s episode of The Randy Report podcast, I’m chatting with California-based electronic pop artist/producer/songwriter — and longtime figure in the online remix culture — Lukesavant.
But now, he’s releasing his own debut album, Last Night Wasn’t Love — a new collection of original songs developed as a cohesive late-night narrative inspired by his years living in San Francisco. Continue reading “Interview: Recording Artist/Producer Lukesavant “Last Night Wasn’t Love””
Out pop artist and virtuoso pianist, Saint Micah (formerly known as Micah McLaurin) has released the official video for his new dance pop single “The Grind.”
The high-concept, fashion-forward video (directed by Domen and Van De Velde) features custom couture looks as well as pieces from Balmain, Zaldy, and Robert Cavalli. Continue reading “New Music: Saint Micah ‘The Grind’”
Billboard recording artist and Broadway veteran Matt Zarley has received critical acclaim as an out LGBTQ artist for years. So, Pride Month seems like a great time to revisit his award-winning single, “Change Begins With Me.” Continue reading “Pride Music: Matt Zarley “Change Begins With Me””