Initial Talk News Today

The popstar that transports fans into another world

This week's cool new pop songs come from Shygirl, Lauran Hibberd, Evanescence and more.

Bananarama celebrate over 40 years at the top with the announcement of their forthcoming album

Cleveland singer-songwriter-producer Chayla Hope is celebrating the vinyl release of her debut solo album "Damn, Feelings" with a show at the Beachland Ballroom on Friday, June 9.

OUTinPerth is WA's LGBTQIA+ publication, bringing you the latest in news, politics, culture and the arts.

--

Tickets for Perfume Genius' North American Tour go on sale this Friday.

Tom Aspaul recruits MNEK for club remix of fan-favourite single Traces Tom Aspaul has dropped his MNEK-assisted remix of Traces. While the melody and overall vibe of the track has been completely revamped, the new version still retains that triumphant sensation of getting over a former lover. Speaking with GAY TIMES, Tom says MNEK – who produced his first ever single Indiana – was the perfect artist to hop on the remix because he’s “at the zenith of it all, he’s the gold standard at t...

Black Country Disco on the world – and it was exactly what the queer community needed. Black Country Disco begs to be heard in a gay club. Across 10 tracks, the Wolverhampton singer-songwriter explores love, intimacy, heartbreak and sex – all against the backdrop of glorious, life-affirming, disco-infused pop. Coursing through the album is the influence of the Black Country, the part of the West Midlands where Aspaul grew up and recently returned to after more than a decade of living in Lo...

Westerman. CREDIT: Bex Day Westerman has teamed up with Unknown Mortal Orchestra for a new ‘Drawbridge’ remix – you can listen to it below. The original track featured on the west Londoner’s 2020 debut album, ‘Your Hero Is Not Dead’, and now it’s been given the remix treatment. Shared during Westerman’s BBC Sounds’ Morning After mix on Sunday (February 7), Unknown Mortal Orchestra transforms the acoustic intro into a hazy, reverb-soaked slice of psychedelic goodness. Advert...