Celebrating a Rainbow Tune-Up: NYC's Pride Month playlist! 🏳️🌈
Adored LGBTQ+ Music Albums We Recommend
We've refreshed our speakers this Pride Month with a powerful selection of albums that have deeply impacted us! LGBTQ+ artists have been leading the way in the music culture, continuously shaping and reshaping our lives in remarkable ways.
Here are just a few of our team's top picks you'll want to check out.
Great Grandpa - Patience, Moonbeam(2025)
Great Grandpa's third studio album, Patience, Moonbeam, is a masterpiece of cohesion and perfection. With every embrace of the lyrical and instrumental aspects, this record is an unequivocal statement from a band that continues to impress. As a trans-masculine musician myself, I found resonance in this album during lead singer Al Menne's medical transition, my own vocal changes reflected throughout the album. A fantastic mix of heartfelt indie rock with an emo edge, this album is bound to leave you breathless!
- Merit
Stream Now
Beverly Glenn-Copeland - Keyboard Fantasies Reimagined(2021)
Delve into an auditory adventure with this album, a sensational journey akin to a film featuring a star-studded cast! This reworked version of Beverly Glenn-Copeland's original compositions features a no-skip collection, boasting inspiring reinventions by acclaimed artists such as Julia Holter, Bon Iver, and Arca. It's the perfect gateway to another breathtaking dimension through a thrilling and emotionally charged music landscape.
- Merit
Stream Now
Big Thief - Capacity(2017)
Brooklyn-based outfit Big Thief served up one of their finest dishes with Capacity, a powerful follow-up to their debut album Masterpiece. Openly queer singer-songwriter Adrianne Lenker delves into challenging themes of love, heartbreak, family history, and trauma – all wrapped up in an emotionally tight package. Prepare yourself for an intimate, cathartic, and captivating listening experience.
- Jess
Top Tracks: Shark Smile, Mythological Beauty, Objects
Stream Now
of Montreal - Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?(2007)
Upon its 2007 release, of Montreal's 8th album became a genuine gem of the indie rock era. Showcasing contrasting lyrical content,addressing separation and mental health struggles, against a backdrop of vibrant synth-pop music, it's a must-listen for any indie rock fan. Front Person Kevin Barnes embraced his bisexual, nonbinary, and genderqueer identity in 2020, cementing the album's legacy in the LGBTQ+ community.
- Emily
Stream Now
The Magnetic Fields - Holiday (1994)
Fronted by Stephin Merritt, The Magnetic Fields have crafted a collection of witty, romantic, and beautifully emotional songs that speak to the LGBTQ+ experience. "Andrew in Drag" from Love At the Bottom of the Sea, which explores the adoration between a "ladies man" and his friend Andrew's fleeting drag persona, is a fan favorite, but Holiday is no exception – addressing love, loss, and belonging in its own captivating way.
- Jess
Top Tracks: Strange Powers, Take Ecstasy With Me, Desert Island
Stream Now
Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman (1988)
Iconic self-titled album from American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman, released in 1988, thrust her into the global spotlight. Although she's never publicly spoken about her sexuality, appreciation for her soulful songs often centers around a queer lens. Fast Car remains a cherished anthem celebrated by both the LGBTQ+ community and music lovers far and wide.
- Jess
Top Tracks: Baby Can I Hold You, Fast Car, Talkin' Bout A Revolution
Stream Now
Let the music play all month long!
<3 RTNYC
Join our mailing list to be the first to know about exclusive offers and new releases.
- Amidst NYC's Pride Month celebration, our team recommends delving into the fashion-and-beauty of music with albums like Great Grandpa's "Patience, Moonbeam" and Big Thief's "Capacity," showcasing the significant impact of LGBTQ+ artists on the industry.
- As we celebrate Pride Month, don't forget to add entertainment elements to your lifestyle with must-listen albums such as Tracy Chapman's self-titled masterpiece, a cherished anthem that resonates within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.
