New Beats: Fresh Tracks to Check Out This Week

Dive into the latest offerings from queer artists making waves in music.

Told by Jake Donovan · 30 August 2026

Every Monday, we dive into the musical landscape to highlight new arrivals. This week, we check out fresh tracks from some exciting queer artists:

Haute & Freddy – 'Touch Touch' After releasing an impressive seven singles from their debut album Big Disgrace, Haute & Freddy are back with a new tune. The duo, comprising Michelle Buzz and Lance Shipp, previously crafted hits for stars like Katy Perry and Kylie Minogue before embarking on their own project.

MNEK – 'Muscle Marys' MNEK is back with the third single from his upcoming album Bulldozer. The track promotes body positivity, encouraging listeners to embrace their bodies as they are.

Connor Nelson – 'Supersonic' Vancouver's Connor Nelson has dropped a sultry new single, 'Supersonic', complete with a dance floor-ready clip that showcases his sensual side.

Mette – 'Small World' Mette draws inspiration from the early hits of Janet Jackson in her latest offering, and she previously supported Taylor Swift on her Eras tour, bringing her pop flair into every note.

Leon Bridges – 'Talk It Over' As Leon Bridges gears up for his fifth album, Happiness Anytime, set to release this September, the second single from the album showcases his signature soulful sound, produced by J Lloyd-Watson and Lydia Kitto of the British trio Jungle.