Queer Jams of the Week: New Music from Beabadoobee, Kali Uchis, Remi Wolf & More
As the summer season begins to wind down, why not heat up your playlists with some new tunes from your favorite queer artists? 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 Beabadoobee’s new album to Kali Uchis’ extended version of her 2024 masterpiece, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below:
Beabadoobee, This Is How Tomorrow Moves
Beabadoobee is taking the reins on her newest album. This Is How Tomorrow Moves, the singer’s third studio LP, is a testament to self-assurance, with Beatrice Laus leaving no stone unturned in her songwriting, her production or her raw emotion. Produced with Rick Rubin, This Is How tracks an emotional rollercoaster tackling the cruelty of impassivity (“One Time”), the cycle of self-criticism (“A Cruel Affair”) or the simplicity of finding the right environment (“Beaches”). And through it all, Bea sounds more confident in herself — and in her abilities — that she ever has.
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Kali Uchis, Orquídeas Parte 2
It’s time for a victory lap. After releasing on of the best albums of the year back in January, Kali Uchis returns with Orquídeas Parte 2, featuring four new songs that didn’t make the final cut of her masterwork. Weaving in new tracks ranging from R&B slow jams (“Simple”) to pounding remixes of existing tracks (“Young Rich & In Love” featuring Kaytranada), Uchis revels for just a little bit longer in the fanatasy of Orquídeas — and invites you to join her for a bit.
Zedd feat. Remi Wolf, “Lucky”
In terms of team ups, Zedd x Remi Wolf is about as good as it gets. Combining the coveted EDM producer’s signature electronic sounds with Wolf’s once-in-a-blue-moon voice results in “Lucky,” a delectable track that hooks its melodies into your brain from the moment it begins. Fusing the pair’s respective sounds into a grooving, ’70s dance-pop banger that will have you feeling the romance in no time.
Clairo, “Brooklyn Baby” (Lana Del Rey cover)
Leave it to Claire Cottrill to take the inimitable stylings of Lana Del Rey and transform them into something deeply her own. Making use of an especially muted guitar line and a few spare drum beats, Clairo embodies the energy of the beloved Ultraviolence track, while transforming just enough of it to make it sound as though it was her own song all along.
Adrienne Lenker, “Once a Bunch”
After proving herself as a force to be reckoned with on this year’s Bright Future, Big Thief frontwoman Adrienne Lenker is looking fondly back at her solo project with a standout single. “Once a Bunch” takes the country sounds of Bright Future and distills them into folksy, charming solo number that follows the singer lilting along to an excellently-written shanty. Waxing poetic on self-doubt and finding reassurance in a lover, Lenker thrives on the simple but stunning “Once a Bunch.”
Dua Saleh feat. Sid Sriram, “Time & Time Again”
Dua Saleh knows that it’s probably not going to work out — but they can certainly dream. “Time & Time Again,” the latest track off the rising singer-songwriter’s forthcoming album, follows them and Indian R&B star Sid Sriram as they detail a relationship that’s been constructed in the confines of their own mind — and will likely never be much more. The chemistry is only spiritual, but also musical as Saleh and Sriram perfectly compliment each other’s voice, making “Time & Time Again” an immediate must-listen.
Check out all of our picks on Billboard’s Queer Jams of the Week playlist below:
