It’s June, which can only mean one thing: it’s Pride month. I’d like to say that Pride month means that queer people around the world suddenly have all the rights and freedoms we want, that LGBTQIA+ people are celebrated and that we all have a wonderful time.
Unfortunately, in many places, we are fighting harder than ever for the very basics, which is essentially why Pride month is important. Pride, after all, was always a protest before it was a party.
But that doesn’t mean we can’t also party.
Pride months means different things to different people, so enjoy the playlists below (all compiled by humans, not robots) for every Pride month mood.
The queer playlist for when you want to feel like you’re at a gay club
Whether you’re getting ready to go out clubbing or you just want to dance round your kitchen, moisexgoro has put together a pretty definitive list of LGBTQ+ anthems.
When you want to dance but you’re not into pop
If you can’t bear the thought of 80s-style pop and high-energy bopping, Andy’s playlist of alternative Pride songs is just what the doctor ordered.
The angry queer playlist
James Harriman has put together a cracking list of “angry songs for angry queers” for when you’re in the mood for Pride being a riot.
The playlist for lesbians
silly has created a list of 187 epic songs for women who love women. Indulge in the Sapphic joy.
Trans pride anthems
Trans folks are having an especially hard time around the world at the moment, and this collection of 373 songs is the recipe for gender euphoria everybody needs.
Sexy queer playlist
When you’re planning sexy times, the last thing you want is the cishet sexy playlist from hell. Ellie Halls has got you covered.
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