Friday’s Big Reveal — Tunes, Tea and Chart Drama – «Outed on Friday!» Week 49 2025

Friday’s Big Reveal — Outed on Friday! Week 49 2025: your weekend soundtrack of glittering club pop, seasonal singalongs and chart drama — tune in, vote Monday and catch Tim Graham’s highlights.

«Outed on Friday!» Week 49 2025 — The Weekend That Brings the Noise

It’s Friday, the inboxes are finally quiet and the club lights are flicking on — and «Outed on Friday!» has your official weekend soundtrack. From glittering club pop to cheeky seasonal singalongs and heart-on-sleeve balladry, this week’s roundup promises drama, hooks and plenty of reasons to hit replay.

New Releases Set to Ruin Your Sleep (In The Best Way)

Five sizzling new singles are poised to crash the LGBTQ Music Chart next week, and they’re not asking politely. If you’ve been hoarding votes like a miser with coins, now’s the time to spend them — your fave could rocket from barroom banger to chart-topper with one decisive click. Voting opens every Monday at the LGBTQ Music Chart site; make it part of your Monday ritual and give that track the shove it needs.

The Radio Scoop: Tim Graham’s Weekly Revelation

If you missed the live reveal on the LGBTQ Music Chart with Tim Graham, don’t panic — the show is still the place for exclusive spins, hot takes and the kind of commentary that can make a sleeper track blow up overnight. It’s the queer music fix your weekend deserves: tune in, turn it up and bask in the chaos.

Artists — This One’s for You: Submission Rules (Yes, They Matter)

Want your song played next Saturday? Submit. Follow the rules. Seriously. Too many promising tracks get bounced for tiny missteps — the number one offence is not having an active BlueSky account. If you’re serious about being heard, get your socials in order and follow the submission checklist to the letter. Artists who skip it get left at the back of the queue while the rule-followers dance past them.

Featured Acts: Who’s Serving This Week

Catch these tunes on next week’s radio show — don’t miss them.

Matt & Sem — «Der Letzte»

«Der Letzte» («The Last One») isn’t your run‑of‑the‑mill first‑love ballad — it’s a sweeping ode to the person you love forever, and the real‑life romance behind it has the gossip pages buzzing. Former Feuerherz heart‑throb Matt Stoffers, 35, who publicly came out in 2020, brings a fresh, vulnerable honesty to the track, while 23‑year‑old model‑musician Sem Ben Yakar, his partner, lends glossy, headline‑worthy glamour; together they turn the song into a swoon‑worthy anthem fans simply can’t stop talking about.Lucky pick by LGBTQ Music Chart.

The Berry Lane — «Locked away from the sunshine»

Pop comeback: The Berry Lane have stormed back onto the scene, reformed with chart‑regular frontman Jeff Kristian, and they’re injecting raw live‑band energy into fresh recordings of their original tracks; it’s a headline‑worthy return that promises to turn nostalgia into a full‑on revival, leaving fans buzzing for what comes next. Submitted by artist/record label/management.

Lorenza Wildcard — «Tell it to the Gods»

Pop revelation: Lorenza Wildcard has exploded onto the scene with a signature Volthemic sound — a jolting mix of electrified indie‑rock, post‑punk grit and garage‑pop hooks — and the result is pure tabloid gold. The multiple award‑winning singer‑songwriter channels Blondie‑meets‑Joan Jett swagger with a fearless on‑stage persona and wardrobe to match, turning every gig into a headline‑grabbing spectacle; with more singles lined up for 2026 and a live band that sets venues alight, Wildcard isn’t just making music, she’s building a movement fans can’t stop talking about. Submitted by artist/record label/management.

Héctor López — «I’m not driving blind»

Pop comeback: Héctor López, best known for his mega‑hit «Love» — the Oslo EuroPride anthem of 2014 — is back on the pop scene with a brand‑new single, «I’m Not Driving Blind», and it’s pure headline fodder; the track channels the anthemic spirit that made him a festival favourite, and fans are already buzzing that López could be on course for a triumphant return. Lucky pick by the LGBTQ Music Chart!

Daniel Johson — «Weekend»

Pop pick: Finally, «Weekend» — Daniel Johnson’s sun‑soaked, flirty new single — is the perfect soundtrack for lazy days and late‑night antics alike; whether you’re sunbathing, hitting the party circuit or cruising with the windows down, this upbeat earworm radiates pure summer energy and delivers feel‑good vibes that’ll have everyone reaching for the replay. Lucky pick by the LGBTQ Music Chart!

Playlist Note: Fresh Friday Drops

Our playlist refreshes every Friday — some of this week’s featured singles might appear later depending on release timing across Amazon Music, Apple Music, YouTube and Spotify. Follow the playlist on Apple Music  or Spotify so you don’t miss the moment something becomes your new obsession.

Final Beat

This week’s «Outed on Friday!» is less a bulletin and more a calling: support the artists, vote early, and don’t let the rules trip you up. Whether you’re heading out or staying in, these five releases give you everything from confessional pop to holiday eye-rolls and rousing anthems. Now go on — make it loud. Make it queer. Make it legendary.