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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.
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.
Now it’s revealed that Ephram St. Cloud are this summer substitute on the LGBTQ Music Chart, 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.
Two weeks ago we rolled out our brand‑new submission form, making the entire process far easier — and far fairer. Your priority points now depend on where you follow us, with the highest‑scoring artists placed first in line for Outed on Friday! Every point is verified: if you claim to follow us on Instagram, we check your profile — and if you’re not actually following, you simply don’t get the points. You can’t change your score afterwards, but any new follows will count towards your next submission, provided you’re still with us when we calculate.
Outed on Friday! playlist now shows this week’s artist AND last week’s contender. And from Monday, you can vote on both — doubling the drama and giving every track a fighting chance.
Ephram St. Cloud do not select the songs featured on Outed on Friday! playlist or other any other playlist made for LGBTQ Music Chart.
Tommy Atkins makes a triumphant return to the LGBTQ Music Chart after years away — his last appearance was back in Week 47 of 2021 with the hit «It Took a Woman» featuring Rissi Palmer. Now he’s back in full force with «Wild Honey», ready to dominate the chart all over again. It’s a long‑awaited comeback, and fans are more than ready for Tommy’s sweet new era.
David Archuleta — the mother‑in‑law’s dream guy for their son — steps onto the LGBTQ Music Chart with his new Pride anthem «Love for free». The beloved American Idol finalist’s powerful coming‑out journey, from closeted Mormon teen to global pop star to openly queer man, has long resonated with fans. Now he channels that courage into a bright, heartfelt track built for Pride, authenticity and living openly without apology.
The first song from the new musical «Torka aldrig tårar utan handskar»/«Never wipe tears without gloves». «Överge allt för dig» («Give Up Everything for You») — brings Jonas Gardell’s iconic story back into the spotlight. With music by famed Swedish songwriter and performer Fredrik Kempe, the musical revisits Rasmus and Benjamin’s love story during the 1980s HIV epidemic. Lead actors Martin Stokke Mathiesen and Valdemar Wahlbecks tell Swedish Radio the theme remains timeless, powerful and painfully relevant.
Gravity Noir roll out «Patchwork Parade», a breezy, sun‑soaked reggae single stitched together with warm horns, laid‑back grooves and an irresistible singalong hook. After huge fan demand, Patrick Knight has re‑recorded every track on the new album Velvet Hush himself, giving the vocals a more intimate, authentic feel. Released as a lead single, it’s crafted to shine — and conquer Pride parades everywhere.
Tomek Zdyb returns with a bold new project blending his own life stories with mythology, launching first with a Medusa‑inspired electropop track wrapped in flashes of rap. Using her tale as a metaphor for beauty, fear and the power we give those who hurt us, Tomek turns a real‑life moment — an unexpected apology from a former bully he once found attractive — into a modern myth. It’s a striking exploration of pain, desire and the demons we forgive when they’re beautiful.
Ephram St. Cloud do not select the songs featured on Outed on Friday! playlist or other any other playlist made for LGBTQ Music Chart.
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 (BackUP – after Spotify unpublished original Outed On Friday playlist) so you don’t miss the moment something becomes your new obsession.
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.
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