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Gay men are continuing to dominate the music industry!

Troye Sivan, Lil Nas X, JORDY, and many more queer pop stars are making a splash on the charts, but Olly Alexander's new record Polari is giving the gays everything they want.

Many of his fans may know him as Years & Years, but Polari serves as a bit of a rebirth for the talented singer. Known as just Olly Alexander now, the musician's latest project is unapologetically queer and simply pop perfection.

"I set out to make the gayest album I could! It's like a love letter to being gay. I'm so lucky I get to express myself like this. I'm so inspired by other queer people and my elders," Alexander tells PRIDE.

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With themes including love, lust, desire, heartbreak, and so much more... Polari will certainly resonate with many people in the LGBTQ+ community. The album's title is even a reference to the thrill of cruising and gay intimacy.

"It's a really fascinating thing that has a long history. Obviously, the reasons why gay people cruised in the first place is because they couldn't meet safely anywhere. It's an important part of the story [and] the rich tapestry of gay life."

Alexander is proudly ushering in a liberating and exciting era, but he hopes all of his fans take away some positivity and escapism through his new record.

"I want people to feel free and alive! They can move their body and do what they want. That's, to me, what pop music should be. If I get to do that for anyone, that's amazing."

Polari is streaming now on all platforms. To see the full interview with Olly Alexander, check out the video at the top of the page.

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