New Pride Anthems by SoundCloud Stories
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In the US, Pride Month kicks off an annual celebration of LGBTQIA+ people’s lives, cultures and contributions. When civil rights awareness was exploding in the 1960s, musicians opened the public’s eyes to LGBTQIA+ life. From disco’s Sylvester to pop’s Elton John and rock’s Freddie Mercury, artists used their platforms to tell stories about queer struggles and perspectives. Thanks to these trailblazing artists, others have followed in their footsteps; today, performers are working across the genre spectrum as a vehicle for self-expression. To kick off Pride Summer 2025, dive into this genre-spanning collection of anthemic tracks featuring Chappell Roan, Lil Nas X, Troye Sivan, Janelle Monaé, Omar Apollo and more.
Visit the SoundCloud Stories blog for a deeper dive into each track:
https://soundcloud.com/stories/post/new-pride-anthems-2025-playlist