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Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Queer Jams of the Week: New Music From Kehlani, Kevin Abstract, Blondshell & More
In need of some new tunes from your favorite queer artists? We're here to help. Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ+ artists. From Kehlani's lovelorn new R&B track to Kevin Abstract's confessional new collaboration, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below: More from Billboard Donna Kelce, Monet X Change, Eric Nam & More Join 'The Traitors' Season 4 Cast Earbuds, Speakers & More New Products to Enhance Your Summer Listening FIFA Club World Cup on Hulu + Live TV: How to Watch Paris Saint-Germain F.C. vs. Atlético Madrid Online Break ups don't always have to be a hot mess. With her latest offering 'Folded,' Kehlani isn't aiming to put her ex on blast, but rather to extend them an olive branch. A breezy R&B melody helps the singer glide through this airy song of moving on after lost love, as she asks her lover if they can come pick up their clothes. 'I have them folded,' she offers. We love it when a plan comes together, and seeing Brockhampton frontman Kevin Abstract reunite with his old friend Dominic Fike on their new duet 'Geezer' feels like the best of plans. Over some indie guitars and a scattershot beat, the pair trade verses about finding their way to success, even when the people around them still feel stuck in the same place. It's a tender take off Abstract's upcoming new LP, and one that's only bound to make you more hype to hear the whole thing. If you're still jamming out to Addison Rae's cult-favorite track 'Diet Pepsi' from last year, then allow us to offer you a little bit more with a slightly different vibe. Indie star Blondshell takes Rae's breakout alt-pop track and puts the emphasis back on the 'alt,' as she translates the song into a shimmering alt-rock track that sounds like it could've come off her latest album. Add in Blondshell's excellent live vocals, and you've got a killer cover on your hands. When it comes to soundtracking modern romance, there are few people more adept that Michelle Zauner. So it's no wonder why A24 tapped the alt-rock star to pen her new Japanese Breakfast song 'My Baby (Got Nothing At All)' for their new film Materialists. Throughout this sunny slow jam, Zauner takes some light shots at the gold-diggers of the world, opting instead for a tune about how little her lover has — and how special that makes their own connection in turn. The Yoruba word 'gbesoke' roughly translates to 'lift it up' in English — and after listening to salute's latest collaboration with Peter Xan, you'll understand why they chose to use that word as their title. With salute's top-tier dance production working overtime alongside Xan's alt-rock voice delivering commands to the listener, 'Gbesoke' easily accomplishes its goal and will have you lifting it all up as you bounce along to this banger. What even is Pride Month without a big, campy, gay pop song to play? Thankfully, G Flip is here with just the right track for the occasion. 'Big Ol' Hammer,' the Australian star's country-meets-synth-pop magnum opus, sees them embracing their butch side as they sing about a lover that makes the 'feel like a man.' The music video only adds further context, with Flip dancing it out in a garage surrounded by fellow queers in coveralls as they declare that they're hanging 'in a tool belt, like a big ol' hammer.' Check out all of our picks below on Billboard's Queer Jams of the Week playlist: Best of Billboard Kelly Clarkson, Michael Buble, Pentatonix & Train Will Bring Their Holiday Hits to iHeart Christmas Concert Fox Plans NFT Debut With $20 'Masked Singer' Collectibles 14 Things That Changed (or Didn't) at Farm Aid 2021
Hypebeast
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Kevin Abstract x Dominic Fike Release First 'BLUSH' Single, "Geezer"
Summary After first linking up forARIZONA BABYcut 'Peach' back in 2019,Kevin AbstractandDominic Fikeare back on their second studio track. Dubbed 'Geezer,' the track signals the first glimpse into Abstract's still-quite-ominousBLUSHproject. A press release describesBLUSHto be 'Abstract firing on all cylinders, sitting down again in his rightful place in the producer's chair to make one of the most dynamic, sonically adventurous, and just plain fun albums of his career.' 'To create the record, Abstract relied on one of his greatest superpowers as an artist, the thing that has made him one of the most unstoppable creators of the last decade: his unmatched ability to find, work with, and get the best out of incredible artists across all genres,' the release continues, noting that Abstract tapped 'an amazing coterie of collaborators to makeBLUSHthe genius record that it is,' including Fike, Quadeca,JPEGMAFIA, Sekou,Danny Brownand Truly Young and 'placing them next to rising voices from Houston he discovered after returning to live back home in Texas last year.' While 'Geezer' isn't on streaming platforms at the time of writing, listen to the song in the music video above. ExpectBLUSHto drop everywhere on June 27.
Irish Examiner
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
'Let people talk' - Armagh's Jemar Hall not focussing on Donegal's favourites tag
Armagh are in no need of additional movitaving tributaries ahead of Saturday's Ulster final. When you've lost the last two deciders on penalties, there's ain't much space left on the bus for provocation. And yet the All-Ireland champions enter this Ulster final behind opponents Donegal in the Sam Maguire pecking order. Jim McGuinness, the return of Michael Murphy, increased options elsewhere, their early-season lifting, and Donegal's overall improvement from the year one version that reached last July's All-Ireland semi-final has attracted greater attention and greater praise than any element of Armagh's season of attempted title defence. The Orchard camp, on the outside at least, have taken no insult to such. 'You can let people talk and say whatever, but we are just focused on ourselves,' said Armagh footballer Jemar Hall, who did add, mind, that Donegal have earned the right to be viewed as All-Ireland favourites in certain quarters. It was Donegal who edged them during the shootout 12 months ago. It was Donegal who extended to 17 years Armagh's wait for a 15th Ulster crown. No All-Ireland medal can sate the desire to rule locally. 'You've always wanted one,' Hall continued. 'You watched great teams, you watched Geezer winning six or seven. You really feel like you want that medal. But it's going to be a very, very tough game against Donegal, who are playing some stuff.' Hall is hopeful to be involved in this final rather than watching on as was the case for their most recent final. The 31-year-old strength and conditioning coach failed to make the matchday panel for last year's All-Ireland final, semi-final, or quarter-final. His sole championship involvement was an extra-time cameo off the bench in the aforementioned Ulster decider defeat. Although only two games in, his 2025 minutes have already surpassed his paltry '24 numbers. He got just over 20 minutes against Antrim and just over a quarter of an hour last time out against Tyrone. 'Last year was tough but we just have such a great squad. Your perspective changes. You know you're not going to be playing and you're just trying to get the other boys ready. "It did give me a different perspective of appreciating it a bit more when you do get on the pitch, that you can't take it for granted. 'I would've asked all the coaches [during the off-season]. If you want to get back in the team, you have to ask them questions. You can't rest on your laurels and feel sorry for yourself.' Satisfaction so in working his way back into the equation of an All-Ireland winning set-up. 'Yeah, definitely. It makes it that bit harder, but you've seen other boys this year, the likes of Darragh McMullan, Callum O'Neill, Tomás McCormack, all them boys were flying last year and barely played a minute. "The season Ross McQuillan is having this year, too, and he hadn't really started many games for Armagh. So we just have that much of a competitive squad and the best man plays.'
