WerQ: A collection of the latest LGBTQ (and LGBTQ adjacent) music of 2017. Updated every Friday, for your convenience.
1. "Negative Nancy" — Adore Delano
The RuPaul's Drag Race alum is capitalizing on her All Stars 2 image with this angry, punk rock, track anthem. Not to mention the looks she's serving in this video!
2. "The Village" — Wrabel
Trans actor August Aiden stars in Wrabel's latest video, an emotional response to Trump's discrimination against transgender people since he took office. "I just wanted to write a simple song letting anyone that feels like an outsider know that the problem isn’t you," Wrabel penned in an honest letter. "It’s them. It’s the village."
3. "Grounds for Resentment" — Kele Okereke, Olly Alexander
The two openly gay musicians teamed up for a heartwarming love song. The Years & Years and Bloc Party frontmen sing a beautiful duet to each other, use he/him pronouns and make us fall in love with both of them.
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4. "Feel Good" — Neon Trees
Neon Trees is back with good vibes in their eclectic new single featuring out frontman Tyler Glenn.
5. "Miserable America" — Kevin Abstract
Gay rapper Kevin Abstract gets honest and raw about his struggles with homophobia and racism as he visits his white boyfriend's parents.
6. "Sexy Ladies" — Superfruit
Scott and Mitch want to dance the night away with the ladies in this funky dance track. "No, I won't ever make a move on you," Scott laughs, "but I heard your brother's pretty cute."
7. "Dancing On My Own" — Pentatonix
An emotional cover of Robyn's international smash hit, Pentatonix knocks their first cover without bass man Avi out of the park.
8. "Hymn" — Kesha
"I hope this is one of those songs that will find and connect with people who feel like outcasts," wrote the vocal bi singer/LGBT advocate in a vulnerable essay.
9. "Body Wonder" — TWINKIDS
This queer pop duo is desperate for your love in their newest indie-pop single. "I don’t know how to fall if you let go of me."
10. "I Don't Want It At All" — Kim Petras
Trans singer released her first single, and the groovy pop track is a standout of the week if you can look past its production by the infamous Dr. Luke.
11. "Stronger Than You" — Estelle
Estelle released the music video for a song from the beloved LGBT children's show Steven Universe, and we can't help but relive the lesbian romance of its origins.
12. "'90s Remix" — Todrick Hall
Out star Todrick Hall relives the best songs of the '90s in this epic throwback mashup.
WerQ: The Playlist
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Taylor Henderson is a pop culture nerd, music enthusiast, and equal opportunity stan. Follow him on Twitter for more content like this.
