PINK Music Weekly
by the Q LGBTQ Creative Network
Your Weekly Serving of the Best New LGBTQ+ Music!
Welcome to PINK Music Weekly, the Q LGBTQ Creative Network’s column. We’re bringing you a hearty deep dish of new music from LGBTQ+ artists from around the world. The Q tracks thousands of artists each week and from the latest releases, we’ll deliver a sample of some of what we consider to be the best new sounds. Then if you want more, you can jump into our New Queer Friday playlist and keep on discovering!
This Week’s Don’t Miss New Releases
April 18, 2025
Another week and another serving of new music has arrived from 2SLGBTQIA+ artists around the world. It’s time to feed your music needs!
BLK PRL – Walls
BLK PRL (aka Sandy Duperval) is back with Walls, a soulful, high-energy house track that blends deep grooves with powerful vocals. Released under Freedohm Records, this electrifying anthem showcases BLK PRL’s signature fusion of rich melodies and dancefloor-ready beats.
With a career spanning decades, Sandy Duperval has evolved into BLK PRL—a fearless artist pushing boundaries in house music. Walls is a testament to her artistry, delivering an immersive sound that’s both uplifting and deeply resonant.
Amanda Rheaume – Unforgettable
Amanda Rheaume’s latest single, Unforgettable, is a powerful and heartfelt track that showcases her signature storytelling and rich, emotive vocals. Co-written with Dan Hosh and recorded at Jukasa Studio (Six Nations) and Pinhead Recorders (Nashville), the song is part of her album The Truth We Hold.
With deep lyrical resonance and a beautifully crafted sound, Unforgettable is a testament to Rheaume’s ability to blend folk, roots, and contemporary influences into something truly moving.
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Binoy – Achilles
Binoy’s latest track, Achilles, is a hauntingly poetic dive into vulnerability and devotion. With evocative lyrics and a mesmerizing beat, the song explores themes of love, weakness, and emotional intensity. Achilles showcases Binoy’s signature blend of deep storytelling and atmospheric production.
With lines like “Boy, oh boy, hit me in the feels, my weakness, my heel,” the song captures the raw emotion of being drawn into something powerful yet destructive.
KHATE – Doula Boy
Khate Lessard is back with “Doula Boy”, the first single from her upcoming francophone EP, Dude! Blending pop with rhythmic African influences, this track is a vibrant celebration of diversity and love without borders.
Known for her bold artistry and powerful storytelling, Khate delivers an emotionally rich and authentic sound that resonates deeply. Doula Boy sets the tone for an album that promises to be both sensual and provocative, exploring themes of connection and identity.
Destin Conrad – Kissing In Public
Destin Conrad turns PDA into pure R&B pleasure with “Kissing In Public”, a velvety mid-tempo groove soaked in flirtation and early-2000s flair. The track is part of his upcoming album, LOVE ON DIGITAL, set to drop on April 25.
With smooth vocals and effortless style, Conrad delivers a song that feels intimate yet universally relatable. The official music video brings the vibe to life with stunning choreography and romantic visuals.
Lights – White Paper Palm Trees
Lights is back with “White Paper Palm Trees”, an alt-pop fever dream that blends nostalgia with fresh, electrifying energy. Released as part of her upcoming album A6, this track showcases her signature synth-driven sound while exploring themes of memory, distance, and emotional evolution.
With immersive lyrics and a dynamic beat, White Paper Palm Trees is a sonic journey that invites listeners to reflect while moving to its infectious rhythm. The song is paired with an interactive music video experience alongside its counterpart, Surface Tension, offering fans a unique way to engage with the visuals.
Marko Bošnjak – Poison Cake
Marko Bošnjak is set to represent Croatia at Eurovision 2025 with his electrifying new track, “Poison Cake”! This haunting yet powerful song blends deep emotion with striking production, showcasing Bošnjak’s signature vocal intensity.
Written by Emma Gale, Ben Pyne, Bas Wissink, and Marko Bošnjak, Poison Cake delivers a mesmerizing mix of storytelling and sonic depth. The song won Croatia’s Dora 2025 competition, securing Bošnjak’s place on the Eurovision stage in Basel, Switzerland.
Montaigne – It’s All About the Money
Montaigne has released new song “It’s All About the Money”, a bold and thought-provoking track that challenges societal norms and the obsession with wealth. The song blends Montaigne’s signature alternative indie sound with sharp lyricism, making it both an anthem and a statement.
With lines like “I am renouncing the monetary system,” Montaigne delivers a powerful critique wrapped in an infectious melody. The song is accompanied by a visually striking music video, adding another layer to its message.
The New Queer Canada Music Chart is a fan voted chart of the best, brightest, and newest releases of Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ music artists.
Voting opens on Sundays and closes on Fridays when the chart updates and the new top 30 is revealed!
The New Queer Canada Music Chart Top 30
For the Week Ending April 18, 2025
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1. Mint Simon, Tafari Anthony – Feel Better
2. G. Roy, Gizelle Grace – Boss Girl
3. Adrian Ross – Etta James
4. Aman Dhesi – Dance or Die
5. Pillow Fite – My Friend
6. SALT LAMP – Low Shadow
7. Burry – Pillow Princess
8. Jaymze – Like A Pro
9. SALT LAMP – Made For
10. Dynesti – No Man
11. Casual Cries for Help – Words
12. Shawnee Kish – Dear God
13. Claire Morrison – I’m Alive
14. J4DE – CLUB – NEW
15. Vitalia – InsecureKatie Wayne – Safety Test
16. X.ARI – Already Made It
17. KHATE – Douala Boy
18. Kathy Katouzi – BLEED!
19. Sophie Noel – Hurricane
20. Camelia Grove – Body Talk
21. Noah Malcolm – Goin Thru It
22. Connor Nelson – Hyperfixated
23. Katie Wayne – Safety Test
24. Sail Cassady – Hold me Down
25. Julia Cunningham – Sea Legs
26. R.I.T.C.H.I.E. – Naia’s Song
27. Matthew Presidente – Paid for the Hit
28. Ria Mae – Her Magic
29. Myrriah Xochitl, Christine Jackson – Hi Dad. – NEW
30. TRP.P – Goliath (We Need Love)
Vote in the next chart at:
curatedbyq.com/nqcmc/
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