Week 46 2026 «Outed on Friday!» Delivers Club Chaos, Queer Talent and Fresh Releases

From KEiiNO's Mongolian-infused ballad revival to Zedned's club-ready anthem, this week's releases span pop-country storytelling, Eurovision favourites and fresh queer anthems from across Europe.

«Outed on Friday!» spotlights five new releases this week: Hudson Blake blends pop and country, KEiiNO team up with Mongolian throat singer Jargal on «You Raise Me Up», Gravity Noir delivers an uplifting anthem from the album Velvet Hush, Zedned serves nightclub chaos with «DJ», and Spanish star Andreas Kêr returns with the carefree pop of «Luego Te Vas». A cross-border showcase of LGBTQ+ talent and international pop.

This weeks’s new artists on Outed on Friday!

Hudson Blake – «Hot men»

Hudson Blake is back on the Outed On Friday!, bridging pop and country for European listeners. Melodies suit festivals or quiet drives. With a warm voice, Blake draws from love, roots, dreams. Pop meets country storytelling, creating an honest sound crossing borders. This transatlantic blend proves folk traditions resonate here, enriching our playlists with authentic emotion across the continent.

KEiiNO – «You raise me up»

KEiiNO return to Outed on Friday! with a powerful new version of the classic ballad «You Raise Me Up», created in collaboration with Mongolian throat singer and Morin Khuur soloist Jargal. Blending Nordic pop with traditional Mongolian influences, the track brings a fresh cross-cultural dimension to the song originally written by Rolf Løvland and Brendan Graham. Produced by Rüdiger Schramm and Tom Hugo, with mixing by Simon Bergseth and mastering by Henkka Niemisto, the release showcases KEiiNO’s continuing commitment to musical collaboration across borders.

Gravity Noir – «You pull me higher»

Belgian-British composer and singer-songwriter Patrick J. A. Knight returns with «You pull me higher», an uplifting new single from the album Velvet Hush, blending heartfelt lyrics with a powerful message of love, acceptance, and self-belief. Following the success of «Patchwork Parade», Knight takes centre stage as lead vocalist, delivering a deeply personal performance that celebrates authenticity, inclusion, and human connection. With its inspiring message and strong LGBTQ+ appeal, the track is already generating buzz as a potential future LGBTQ Music Chart favourite.

Zedned  – «DJ»

Zedned is aiming to conquer the LGBTQ Music Chart with the infectious new single «DJ», a track inspired by the frustration of waiting all night for a favourite song that never gets played. Blending humour, relatable nightlife experiences, and catchy pop energy, the song captures the familiar feeling of pleading with the DJ for the perfect tune while the dancefloor vibe falls flat. With its playful concept and club-ready sound, «DJ» could become a crowd favourite among LGBTQ+ music fans.

Andreas Kêr – «Luego Te Vas»

Spanish pop star Andreas Kêr returns to Outed On Friday! with his new single «Luego Te Vas» (Then You Leave), a fresh and carefree pop track about enjoying a meaningful connection without the pressure of turning it into a lasting romance. According to the artist, the song celebrates living in the moment an«Luego Te Vas» is set to resonate with fans of modern pop.

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