Carly Rae Jepsen likes them shy, Doug Locke rises like a Phoenix, Tayls goes dom: Your weekly bop roundup
And, of course, we’re hungry for more, so I won’t keep you waiting. Check out this week’s new queer music roundup, bop after bop, and dig into some delicious new music below: Carly Rae Jepsen comes back around to bless the pop scene once again with her funky and flirty new single, “Shy Boy.” This effervescent pop groove radiates with shimmering vocals and thumping nu disco-esque beats that lure listeners to the dance floor.
Jepsen’s playful vocals shine amidst layers of glittery synth melodies and a pulsating bass line, with lyrics that celebrate the joy of bringing a shy boy out of his shell; “Shy boy stir me up / You didn’t even know you got the Midas touch”.
With this release, Jepsen once again demonstrates her ability to create perfectly crafted pop music that the gays can’t help but stan.Kim Petras has unleashed her highly anticipated debut album, Feed the Beast, and leading the charge is the electrifying single “King of Hearts.” Drawing inspiration from early-2000s rave Eurodance music, Petras packs a punch with this high-energy dancefloor anthem packed with pulsating four-four beats, mesmerizing sequenced synths, and infectious melodies.
With killer lyrics accompanied by the relentless sprint in Petras’ vocal delivery, the song exudes an unapologetic burst of energy, establishing Kim in the mainstream pop industry as a force to be reckoned with.Doug Locke, the Houston-born artist now based in Los Angeles, delivers a captivating blend of pop and alternative R&B with a rock sensibility in his latest album, Phoenix.
