{"id":2410980,"date":"2026-05-11T05:45:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T05:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2410980"},"modified":"2026-05-11T05:45:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T05:45:01","slug":"pre-pride-music-roundup-of-new-and-re-releases-and-live-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/pre-pride-music-roundup-of-new-and-re-releases-and-live-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre Pride Music Roundup of New and Re Releases and Live Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Summer is heating up, and the queer music gods are spoiling us. Here\u2019s a roundup of some fresh, fierce, and fabulous releases that may not make the \u201cnormal\u201d Spotify playlist\u00a0 but they should be considered no only for a listen, but also there\u2019s opportunities to see some of these performers at a stage near you.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Instinct Music Roundup: Pride Season Bangers &amp; Queer Anthems\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><strong>5 Raegan \u2013<em> The Angel of Los Angeles<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Alt-pop theatrical queen Raegan just dropped <em>THE ANGEL OF LOS ANGELES<\/em>, a deliciously campy, LGBTQ cabaret-soaked banger from her highly anticipated EP \u2018<em>RAEGAN CORE\u2019<\/em>. The music video is pure unfiltered chaos \u2014 over-the-top, satirical, and gloriously extra. If you love your pop with a side of glitter-drenched drama and sharp wit, this one\u2019s for you (look for the easter eggs).<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"RAEGAN - THE ANGEL OF LOS ANGELES (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JfPI2wTTFyg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/myvthl6ab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001QFA1HSx4INof3sf4rqXxZ1yRDwzmMljTCnYKUZZwRAJDFh1K3OUOi3f9Ky6MP22FBxkySRB1Z5sy-kLrwOk1xw6czRgMhoUAioZI2Omcqsc9a0Ol9Yd9IilhA39CEmNytZc3ckJgOls-_dWE9StmBkEi7sES2bvrrlG6bgtHE9BuA9UZtxF1ZQ==&amp;c=RZPSju8kZDakr3O0uoBLdzW_W2cSnTDQ624ZYJWYAHrEmz3FjQyecQ==&amp;ch=kK46qeMf0_a4-IB8V4gSYvZZvBAeHi_sF0i3DUWjqvjKbjkmopQ9zQ==\" rel=\"follow external noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Tiktok<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/raegancomplex\/\" rel=\"follow external noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@raegancomplex\" rel=\"follow external noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Youtube<\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><strong>4 Bronski Beat \u2013<em> Truthdare Doubledare<\/em>\u00a040th Anniversary Edition<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The legends are back! On July 3rd, Bronski Beat celebrates 40 years of their iconic dance masterpiece <em>Truthdare Doubledare<\/em> with a stacked reissue packed with wild remixes, vinyl picture discs unreleased studio tracks, and live recordings.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Expect a 3-CD set, vinyl, and limited picture discs. From the first time <em>\u201cHit That Perfect Beat\u201d<\/em> blasted through my brother\u2019s car speakers, I knew I needed to find every club playing these boys. If you\u2019re an \u201880s dance music junkie, clear some shelf space and budget \u2014 this one\u2019s gonna be worth every penny.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bronski Beat - Hit That Perfect Beat (I. JORDAN Rework) [Visualiser]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qf-ljovf_a8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bronskibeat.co.uk\/\" rel=\"follow external noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Website<\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bronskibeatband\" rel=\"follow external noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/4LUhQ8Tk7len8fGBm4Js45?si=3ac44fef05014110\" rel=\"follow external noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><strong>3 Bob Mould \/ Sugar \u2013 <em>Copper Blue<\/em> Reissue + Reunion Tour<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Guitar God Bob Mould and his powerhouse band <em>Sugar<\/em> are giving us the 1992 indie rock classic <em>Copper Blue<\/em>\u00a0in a deluxe 4-CD expanded edition loaded with singles and extras.<\/p>\n<p>Sugar just kicked off their reunion tour, and early reports say the live shows are absolutely ferocious. Bob has never shied away from owning his truth on screen or stage, and this run feels like a victory lap. Catch them on the road this summer \u2014 I\u2019ll personally be catching their Utah show in August and reporting back.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sugar \u2013 If I Can\u2019t Change Your Mind (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9jQ_AR5rhok?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkZCSEp6UlFFWmVfRTZLcWRuRjM3UUo0NUM1d3xBQ3Jtc0tubTNmZFRfa3pUd2dpalNnc1NhbkFTZS1za2MxMEMtMUxqZ0hFLXJxNnc4aTBfcWdsR0o5VjhqbVZhc2hBNjZZaGFOYWdtZU9SbnZPaWRWbV9mM0N4a2l4cDVJVWl6RjZna0RxbGhCb1VmWUh4cFVzSQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ffacebook.com%2Fsugarcopperblue&amp;v=9jQ_AR5rhok\" rel=\"follow external noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbV91R2ZoSDZSME9saWpHcm9SVmhoSGxRbXlkZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttZW1oVTktTElKUFZROUdUS3pxS2kzWVoxUUlxVG9tTnN1bDc2R081MlhpRWl5QnJaWmkwbkwyTDZKMm52T2xULWhyUWZwZlo3czRHVWZiektYUVY0NDNnVkx4UnZqd3dYa3ZxX1BJNVJwbmtWVG1Rbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fsugarcopperblue&amp;v=9jQ_AR5rhok\" rel=\"follow external noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">instagram<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><strong>2 Melanie C \u2013 <em>Drum Machine<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Sporty Spice never misses. Melanie C continues her reign as one of the most consistent and community-loved pop divas with her latest project<em> Drum Machine<\/em>. Still dripping with that signature sass and humor, this new work is built for dancing, smirking, and feeling yourself. Melanie has always shown up for the LGBTQ+ community, and this era is no exception. Her new album is called \u201cSweat\u201d which is exactly what you think of coming from \u201cSporty Spice\u201d right?\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Melanie C - Drum Machine (Official)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HYuAN7aBZWc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/highrisepr.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e1881ce6fa06ce0191b442b67&amp;id=1ebe52fc54&amp;e=8a155a3249\" rel=\"follow external noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Melanie C Website<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/highrisepr.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e1881ce6fa06ce0191b442b67&amp;id=4bde70c839&amp;e=8a155a3249\" rel=\"follow external noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><strong>1 Icona Pop ft. Daya \u2013 <em>Ritual<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Those loud, sassy Swedish icons Icona Pop are at it again, teaming up with Daya for the unapologetic new single<em> Ritual.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been riding with them since \u201cI Love It\u201d and \u201cAll Night,\u201d you already know the vibe: reckless, rebellious, and dripping with attitude. This track dives deep into identity, growth, and moving forward with your whole self. Daya (who came out as bisexual and lovingly called herself a \u201cgayby\u201d when I photographed her at LoveLoud in 2019) brings even more heart to the collaboration.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Icona Pop, Daya - Ritual (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aIwJ7eKC7tA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>They\u2019re hitting the road with Meghan Trainor \u2014 grab tickets now and prepare to scream every word.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/e1881ce6fa06ce0191b442b67\/images\/c9346693-a851-1dc6-c49c-f3c13a69025d.jpg\" alt=\"Trainor music\" width=\"2160\" height=\"2160\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/highrisepr.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e1881ce6fa06ce0191b442b67&amp;id=db03c0967a&amp;e=8a155a3249\" rel=\"follow external noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Website\u00a0<\/a> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/highrisepr.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e1881ce6fa06ce0191b442b67&amp;id=38bc01e6dc&amp;e=8a155a3249\" rel=\"follow external noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">facebook<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dayaofficial.com\/\" rel=\"follow external noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">DAYA<\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Do you reach out for new and different music or do you just go for the Gaga and Beyonce bangers and that\u2019s what works. We always like to see what else is out there to please our ears and our hearts.<\/p>\n<p>Which of these are you spinning first? Drop your favorites in the comments and let us know what other queer music we should have on our radar. 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