2020 Playlist: Queer Bops and Endless Vibes

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Dec 3

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To all my ladies, gaydies, and theydies—congrats! The year is almost over. We made it! While it felt both like it’s been 10 years and a single blurry month, it turns out we have a year’s worth of music that we didn’t have before.

Intimate indie rock and tender country continued to flourish as we were spiraling. On the other end of the spectrum, the sometimes-harsh genre of hyperpop grew in prominence and introduced a slew of queer artists.

In the mainstream Lil Nas X, Miley Cyrus, and Troye Sivan continued to hold it down. Songs that came out last year like Clario’s tender “Sophia” became surprise radio hits. There were also plenty of songs that queer artists put out that didn’t get broad attention but were anthems for those who heard them.

This playlist combines it all. The first half is devoted to “vibes” and the second half is devoted to “bops.” It’s as broad and mixed as the queer experience. Enjoy!

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Mo Wilson is a writer and sometimes DJ living in Brooklyn. He also throws indie rock/punk shows with the booking collective Booked By Grandma and loves plastic jewelry. You can find him on Twitter @sadgayfriendx and Instagram at @djgaypanic