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June 19, 2026

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Five New Anthems That Defined Pride Month 2026

Pop music has always reflected and supported the LGBT community, giving people a way to express themselves and come together. From disco’s early days, which welcomed queer audiences, to today’s pop songs that celebrate identity, the genre has created spaces for joy and resistance. Stories of love, strength, and self-discovery become anthems that echo through Pride celebrations. As Pride Month 2026 wraps up, a new group of songs has stood out, blending catchy melodies, energetic production, and themes from queer life. These tracks shaped this year’s Pride soundtrack and captured its spirit of unity and freedom.

Here are five songs that stood out as the top Pride anthems of 2026.

Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter – “Bring Your Love”

This energetic collaboration is all about dancefloor freedom, with pulsing house beats and bold lyrics about strong connections and resilience. Released in spring 2026 as part of Madonna’s Confessions On A Dance Floor: Part II, the song took off after Madonna performed it live at a surprise free Pride Month concert in Times Square on June 4, in partnership with Grindr. The official music video, released June 15 and directed by TORSO with a cameo from Julia Garner, puts viewers in a lively nightclub full of dancing and attitude, reflecting the queer club culture at the heart of Pride. The song’s message of bringing love despite challenges really connects in LGBT spaces, where joy and community have always been powerful forms of resistance.

Watch the official music video:

Zara Larsson & Tyla – “Hot & Sexy (Girls Trip)”

This unapologetically bold and sensual track from Zara Larsson’s 2026 remix album Midnight Sun: Girls Trip delivers a confident celebration of female sensuality and self-assurance. Featuring South African star Tyla, the song’s infectious rhythm and empowering lyrics revolve around the iconic hook “Beautiful, fly, hot, and sexy.” The track directly samples the famous catchphrase from reality TV star Tiffany “New York” Pollard, who is widely regarded as a gay icon for her sharp wit, unfiltered personality, and enduring appeal within the LGBT community. Released in early May 2026 as part of the star-studded Girls Trip project, it quickly gained momentum heading into Pride Month. The official visualizer brings high-energy, sun-soaked visuals that match its playful yet fierce vibe. Critics have praised it as “radiant, sexy, and erotically charged,” highlighting how it pushes back against prudishness and celebrates women owning their desirability on their own terms, which is a message that resonates strongly within queer and feminist spaces during Pride.

Watch the official visualizer:

PinkPantheress & Zara Larsson – “Stateside”

This slick, viral remix mixes modern production with confident, uplifting energy, making it both futuristic and easy to dance to. The official music video, released in January 2026 and directed by Charlotte Rutherford, shows off the artists’ unique styles- PinkPantheress’s dreamy tartan world meets Larsson’s sparkling sequin vibe, creating a visual treat that fits right into Pride celebrations. The song appeared on many 2026 Pride playlists and “New Pride Anthems” lists, thanks to its bold attitude and club-ready beat. It’s a modern pop highlight that connects underground electronic music with mainstream sounds, showing how queer and queer-friendly artists keep shaping pop’s most exciting trends.

Watch the official music video:

Hayley Kiyoko – “Girls Like Girls”

Few songs carry the cultural weight of this sapphic classic, and many publications touted its 2026 revival through Hayley Kiyoko’s film Girls Like Girls (with a new version and full soundtrack released in June) made it feel more vital than ever. The song’s tale of queer longing and first love has been a touchstone for countless LGBT listeners since its debut, and the new lyric video, woven with scenes from the movie, breathed new life into it during Pride Month. Dubbed “Lesbian Jesus,” Kiyoko remains a trailblazer in queer pop. With the film’s mid-June 2026 release, the song became both a nostalgic anthem and a fresh invitation to embrace authentic love and self-acceptance. Its presence at this year’s Pride events reaffirmed its enduring legacy.

Watch the official lyric video (2026 motion picture version):

Tinashe – “No Broke Boys” (Disco Lines Remix)

This energetic dance remix turns the original into a true party anthem, with strong beats and lyrics about self-worth and not settling. It was featured in Tinashe’s own Pride 2026 (DJ Mix) on Apple Music, where she put together a special set for the month’s celebrations. The remix’s catchy disco-house vibe makes it perfect for clubs, parades, and after-parties, matching the freeing spirit of dance music that has always welcomed queer communities. While the original song has a visually striking music video, the remix’s popularity on the dancefloor and its spot in official Pride mixes made it a 2026 highlight. It’s the kind of song that gets everyone moving and ends a Pride playlist on a high note.

Stream/performances of the Disco Lines Remix (original video for reference):

June 8, 2026

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Weezer Launches The Gold Album with a Duet-Driven Lead Single

Weezer / Image Credit: Brendan Walter

Weezer extends their reverse-chronological color album series with the release of ‘We Might as Well Be Strangers ft. Wednesday,’ the lead single from their forthcoming self-titled The Gold Album, out August 21 via Reprise/Warner. Marking their first full-length since 2021’s Van Weezer and OK Human, as well as the Sznz EPs, The Gold Album also sees Rivers Cuomo and drummer Pat Wilson collaborating as co-writers for the first time since the band’s seminal debut.

In terms of the track, ”We Might as Well Be Strangers ft. Wednesday” presents itself as a duet that pairs Rivers Cuomo with Karly Hartzman of Wednesday; the Jasper Graham video for it is out now, giving an instant visual tie-in to the song that has landed as the album’s lead offering.

Produced by Klas Åhlund and Kenneth Blume (known as Kenny Beats), The Gold Album arrives as Weezer finds renewed momentum. The inclusion of ‘Buddy Holly‘ as a playable jam track in Fortnite has introduced the band’s foundational sound to a vast new audience, many of whom are encountering Weezer for the first time. Since 2020, when Travis Scott’s Astronomical concert drew millions and generated significant in-game revenue, Fortnite has evolved into a continuous music ecosystem, positioning songs as interactive experiences rather than passive background music. By 2026, Epic Games had woven music into every facet of Fortnite, transforming the platform into a hybrid rhythm game, social space, and promotional engine that connects with tens of millions daily.

Stream ‘We Might as Well Be Strangers ft. Wednesday‘:

May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 Mew Zikwryder

Music, Fire, and Philosophy Collide in Alpine Universe’s Latest Single ‘Tool’

Alpine Universe just released his new single ‘Tool’, following up on his recent track “Lodie” and the full-length album KORDÉE. Based in LA, the French artist blends heavy electronic sounds with live instruments and innovation. Even with KORDÉE still freshly released, ‘Tool’ continues exploring the themes indented in the album like self-control and a sense of purpose, that made the album memorable.

The track has a clear sense of direction. It begins by focusing on mental discipline and emotional control, which at first feels personal. When the chorus arrives, it changes the idea of being a “cog in the machine.” Instead of just following the system, it becomes about choosing to understand it from within so you can help change it. As the song moves toward a sense of collective action, its message becomes clear: real growth matters most when it connects to something bigger than yourself. The song avoids both blind obedience and pointless rebellion, choosing instead the tougher path of steady, meaningful change from the inside.

Watch the Music Video:

To celebrate the release, Alpine Universe worked with fire artist Kenton McDougall, also known as KENTOR. His custom fire weapons and performance style fit the track’s themes perfectly. In the music video, the two appear in a dystopian world where sound, fire, and movement all become tools for change. A live band plays drums, cello, violin, and even a burning bass guitar, while KENTOR swings his huge “Dragon Slayer” blade in a routine that feels like both a ritual and a form of resistance. The visuals are striking, but the main idea stays clear: no matter how intense the music or the fire, the mind is still the real tool for change.

Stream ‘Tool’:

Follow Alpine Universe:

Spotify – Facebook – Instagram

April 23, 2026

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Inside Chloe Star’s Latest Alt-Pop Release and Its Unfiltered Take on Betrayal

Chloe Star has released the music video for ‘call you back’ today. The 28-year-old singer-songwriter, visual artist and tribal advocate was born in Los Angeles and now splits her time between Los Angeles and London. Raised between San Bernardino and Los Angeles with Persian and Indigenous roots, she first tapped into songwriting through journaling as a pre-teen. She broke into the alternative scene in 2023 with a sharp, original voice and has since built a growing fanbase that responds to the straight-up honesty and emotional weight in her songs. Rolling Stone featured her track ‘Bad Habit’ in its 2025 Best New Music: Songs You Need to Know list, and also performed on the main stage at London Pride, New York Pride Festival, Back Lot Bash in Chicago, Out & Abt in New York and The Dinah in California.

The track, built on gritty production, razor-sharp lyricism and Chloe Star’s commanding vocals, arrives as a direct, cathartic response to betrayal delivered with her signature intensity. The music video translates the song’s emotional collision into raw performance and striking choreography, capturing the disorder, shock and dark humour at its core. Chloe Star teamed up with choreographer Ryan Ramirez, whose credits include Christina Aguilera, Jessie Murph and Jennifer Lopez, alongside stunt coordinator Nate Horowitz to shape visuals that echo the track’s themes. With new singles dropping every month and a creative vision that refuses to be contained, she is building a world entirely her own- fierce, emotional, unapologetic and impossible to ignore.

Chloe Star had this to say: “It’s about how this girl left me for a guy who literally looks like me. The male version of me. It’s hilarious and devastating at the same time. On the surface we’re the same, but the song is me calling out the difference between looking the part and actually showing up.”

Watch the music video for ‘call you back’:

Chloe Star’s Upcoming shows:

June 5 – Viper Room LA (headlining)
June 6 – LA Pride, She Ent @ the Andaz Hotel on Sunset (Key live performance)

Follow Chloe Star:

Linktree – Instagram – Facebook – Soundcloud – TikTok – Youtube – Spotify

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Tag: Music Video

Five New Anthems That Defined Pride Month 2026

Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter – “Bring Your Love”

Zara Larsson & Tyla – “Hot & Sexy (Girls Trip)”

PinkPantheress & Zara Larsson – “Stateside”

Hayley Kiyoko – “Girls Like Girls”

Tinashe – “No Broke Boys” (Disco Lines Remix)

Weezer Launches The Gold Album with a Duet-Driven Lead Single

Music, Fire, and Philosophy Collide in Alpine Universe’s Latest Single ‘Tool’

Inside Chloe Star’s Latest Alt-Pop Release and Its Unfiltered Take on Betrayal

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