Outed On Friday! – December 2025: The Best New LGBTQ Music Releases of the Month

Outed On Friday! closes out 2025 with one of its strongest months yet — a packed playlist of queer artists, global newcomers, pop comebacks and genre‑bending innovators. From emotional indie‑pop to club‑ready anthems and Nordic melancholy, December delivered a wave of LGBTQ music worth shouting about.Here’s your full breakdown of every track featured on the Outed On Friday! Playlist – December 2025, including Lucky Picks from the LGBTQ Music Chart and standout submissions from artists and labels.

Featured LGBTQ Music Releases – December 2025

Matt & Sem — «Der Letzte»

A queer love anthem fans can’t stop replaying

Former Feuerherz star Matt Stoffers and model‑musician Sem Ben Yakar deliver a sweeping, emotional ballad that’s already become a fan favourite. Vulnerable, romantic and rooted in real‑life love, “Der Letzte” is a Lucky Pick that dominated December’s LGBTQ playlist.

The Berry Lane — «Locked Away From the Sunshine»

A nostalgic pop comeback with fresh energy

Reformed and fronted once again by Jeff Kristian, The Berry Lane return with a punchy re‑recording that blends nostalgia with modern live‑band power. A strong submission and a welcome comeback.

Lorenza Wildcard — «Tell It to the Gods»

Volthemic pop from one of 2026’s rising stars.

With a sound mixing indie‑rock, post‑punk and garage‑pop, Lorenza Wildcard continues her ascent as one of the most exciting queer artists to watch. A theatrical, high‑voltage release submitted by the artist.

Héctor López — «I’m Not Driving Blind»

EuroPride favourite returns with a new anthem

Best known for his 2014 EuroPride hit “Love”, Héctor López is back with a triumphant, uplifting single that fans are already calling a comeback moment. A December Lucky Pick.

Daniel Johnson — «Weekend»

Sun‑soaked pop for cold winter days

“Weekend” is pure feel‑good energy — flirty, bright and built for replay. A perfect December escape and a Lucky Pick from the LGBTQ Music Chart.

Hampus Carlsson — «Greta eller Ingrid»

Sweden’s pop powerhouse enters a bold new era

After millions of streams and a decade of touring, Hampus Carlsson teases a new chapter with a confident, catchy release. Another strong Lucky Pick.

Teo Entertainment — «Clothes»

Queer resilience from a Russian‑Finnish artist

A stylish, heartfelt submission from a gay Russian refugee now based in Finland — sharp, modern pop with a story behind it.

Asbjørn & La Boum Fatale — «freak of all freaks»

Nordic melancholy meets experimental brilliance

Danish pop innovator Asbjørn teams up with La Boum Fatale for a track that blends emotional depth with creative chaos. A December Lucky Pick.

Zedned — «Dumped»

Heart‑on‑sleeve pop with indie‑electronic edge

Rising queer artist Zedned delivers a sleek, bruised breakup track that feels both intimate and anthemic. Submitted by artist/management.

Hilma Nikolaisen — «Do You Know It’s Christmas»

A festive standout from a Norwegian favourite

Former Anne Grete Preus bassist Hilma Nikolaisen returns with a bright, charming Christmas single from her album Hear Hear! — a December Lucky Pick.

Greczula — «Love»

Deluxe release, Melfest buzz and NYE TV sparkle

Swedish pop sensation Greczula drops Greczula Deluxe with three new tracks, including the shimmering “Love”. With Melodifestivalen rumours swirling, this Lucky Pick made waves.

Chioke Dmachi — «Everytime»

Dark pop drama and queer emotional catharsis

Chioke Dmachi turns heartbreak into hypnotic, mood‑soaked pop. The Crossworm remix adds extra shadow and tension. Submitted by artist/management.

Joya & Isserman — «Wicked Game»

Indie‑pop vulnerability meets cinematic alt‑pop drama

Hong Kong‑born Joya brings intimate, diary‑like songwriting, while London’s Isserman adds glossy hooks and guitar‑driven intensity. Together they deliver a slow‑burn emotional explosion. A December Lucky Pick.

Mags — «Blue»

Warm, awkward, beautifully honest indie‑pop

Copenhagen‑based Mags turns everyday chaos into soft, intimate pop snapshots. “Blue” is tender, relatable and instantly memorable — a Lucky Pick.

Sander Sanchez — «Star»

A spiritual, cinematic queer pop experience

Blending R&B, 80s pop, soul and ambient electronica, Sander Sanchez creates a sound that feels ancient and futuristic at once. “Star” is a December Lucky Pick.

Kedde — «If you kno u kno»

Queer‑scene storytelling with dance‑floor energy

Danish newcomer Kedde transforms outsider experiences into uplifting queer pop. A heartfelt, club‑ready Lucky Pick.

jclr — «Her Closet Dreams»

A tender R&B ballad centred on trans becoming

South African queer artist jclr delivers a soft, cinematic duet exploring identity, tenderness and emotional rebirth. A standout submission for December.

Kim Petras — «I Like Ur Look»

High‑gloss pop from a global LGBTQ icon

Grammy‑winning pop star Kim Petras returns with another addictive, high‑energy single. A December Lucky Pick.

Bazz — «Stay Fabulous!»

A bold, defiant queer dance‑pop anthem

UK pop newcomer Bazz drops a glitter‑charged clapback track built for confidence and self‑worth. Submitted by artist/management.

RetroPopBoy & Bazz — «He’s My Boy»

RetroPopBoy teams up with Bazz for a resurrected 1988 SAW track, remixed by Bearly Disco into a glitter‑soaked pop spectacle. Submitted by artist/management.

Why December 2025 Was a Landmark Month for LGBTQ Music

This month’s Outed On Friday playlist showcases the diversity and creativity of queer artists across Europe and beyond — from indie‑pop storytellers to club‑ready producers, from Nordic innovators to global queer icons.

For fans of LGBTQ music, queer pop, new releases, and emerging LGBTQ artists, December delivered one of the strongest playlists of the year.