Friday’s Big Reveal — Tunes, Tea and Chart Drama – «Outed on Friday!» Week 12 2026

Discover this week’s LGBTQ Music Chart highlights featuring Ryan O’Shaughnessy, Matt Terry, Leopold, Henry Dell and Wavvyboi in a drama‑filled music roundup.

«Outed on Friday!» Week 12 2026 — 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.

Ryan O’Shaughnessy — «See myself in you»

Irish singer‑songwriter Ryan O’Shaughnessy has become one of Ireland’s most captivating musical talents, winning fans with his soulful voice and heartfelt storytelling. The Dublin‑born musician shot to international fame when he represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 with his emotional ballad «Together», co‑written with Mark Caplice and Laura Elizabeth Hughes. His stripped‑back performance and raw sincerity cemented his status as one of the country’s most compelling modern artists. If you are submiting your song, we can almost 99% guarantee your song will be on the LGBTQ Music Chart or will you wait for 1 % chance to be picked by the team?

Matt Terry — «Skittles»

British pop favourite Matt Terry is storming back onto the scene with a bold new sound, marking his most fearless musical era yet. After racking up hundreds of millions of streams and building a fiercely loyal global fanbase, the former X Factor winner has been busy crafting the music he truly connects with — all while writing and contributing to international pop hits and continuing to tour worldwide. His comeback signals a confident new chapter from an artist who’s finally creating on his own terms. If you are submiting your song, we can almost 99% guarantee your song will be on the LGBTQ Music Chart or will you wait for 1 % chance to be picked by the team?

Bad King — «Leopold»

Berlin’s own Leopold is shaking up Europe’s music scene as one of the continent’s most‑booked queer artists, performing his high‑energy Queer Power Pop in ten countries and counting. The genderfluid singer‑songwriter has become known for electrifying live shows bursting with colour, charisma and unapologetic stage presence. Beyond the music, Leopold uses his platform to champion marginalised communities, fight discrimination against LGBTQIA+ people and amplify voices too often ignored, while also standing firmly behind climate justice movements such as Fridays for Future. A true force of art, activism and attitude. If you are submiting your song, we can almost 99% guarantee your song will be on the LGBTQ Music Chart or will you wait for 1 % chance to be picked by the team?

Henry Dell — «Could we have made it»

Electro Pop riser Henry Dell is shaking up the music scene with his slick beats, bold style and unstoppable energy. Bursting onto the radar as one of the genre’s freshest new voices, Dell is fast becoming a name to watch, delivering high‑voltage tracks that blend club‑ready production with a fearless pop edge. His sound is modern, magnetic and made for the spotlight — and the industry is already taking notice. Lucky pick by LGBTQ Music Chart. If you are submiting your song, we can almost 99% guarantee your song will be on the LGBTQ Music Chart or will you wait for 1 % chance to be picked by the team?

Wavvyboi — «Black glitter»

Liechtensteiner musician Simon Vogt‑Grande, better known as Wavvyboi, is fast becoming one of the most talked‑about rising stars in Germany’s alternative scene. Based in Berlin and known for their haunting vocals and genre‑bending style, Wavvyboi is now stepping into the spotlight once again as they compete in Germany’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. With a growing fanbase and a reputation for raw, emotional artistry, they’re shaping up to be one of the year’s most intriguing contenders. If you are submiting your song, we can almost 99% guarantee your song will be on the LGBTQ Music Chart or will you wait for 1 % chance to be picked by the team?

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.