5 LGBTQ Albums Releasing In April 2023
Ellie Goulding – Higher Than HeavenReleased: April 7English singer and songwriter Ellie Goulding pushed back the release of her new album Higher Than Heaven twice, but now it’s finally arrived.The set was heavily influenced by the pandemic and the emotional toll it took on the star, but it also sounds joyful.
She began promoting the record in the summer of 2022, and since then, she has released five singles from the project.While the new title has not yet achieved the same commercial success as her previous efforts, it sounds like it might light up dance floors all summer long.Sarah and the Safe Word – The Book of Broken GlassReleased: April 7If you’re not already familiar with them, Sarah and the Safe Word is a captivating dark pop and alternative band from Atlanta.
Their music is heavily influenced by the theatrical and 1920s cabaret style. The group is busy getting ready to release their fourth album, entitled The Book of Broken Glass.When asked about the effort, lead vocalist Sarah Rose explained in an interview that the album’s lead single was “inspired directly from our experiences being queer in America in 2023.We filmed this in an abandoned school that was closed in 2005, because we felt like it was appropriate – the song is about broken promises, unkind humans, and still hoping for a better tomorrow.”Jessie Ware – That!
Feels Good!Release Date: April 28Jessie Ware, known for her neo-soul and R&B style, departed from her usual sound after nearly a decade in the industry, and thankfully she’s sticking with it.In 2020, she released the album What’s Your Pleasure?, which was met with critical acclaim and garnered a devoted fanbase.
