Most of 2025's pop scene has been dominated by LGTBQ+ females. Joining that list are Cuban folk singer Gigi Perez, and New Zealand's alternative artist Lorde. Expressing self-identity in different genres, I review each of their new albums: At the Beach, In Real Life, and Virgin.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Gigi Perez's website; discography
"Celine" - Soundcloud
"Sailor Song" - video, Tonight Show performance
Zach Show podcast interview
MTV Push interview
"Closer to Fine" - Indigo Girls (1989)
Lollapallooza 2025

Lorde's website; YouTube channel
discography
"Royals", "Tennis Court", "Team" (2013-2014)
"Green Light" (2017)
"Solar Power"vs. George Michael's "Freedom '90" (1990)
"What Was That", "Man of the Year", "Hammer" (2025)
Interviews: Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Apple Music

Seeing Them Live

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Ep. 264 - Seeing Them Live & Lyrics Chat
Ep. 284 - Chappell Roan's "The Giver"
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