Softee Celebrates Pride Month By Picking Songs For Your Pride Playlist – Hollywood Life

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It’s Pride Month! Throughout June, HollywoodLife is celebrating with The Sound Of Pride, the place celebs and stars of the LBGTQ+ neighborhood decide songs for the last word 2023 Pride Month playlist. It’s the proper soundtrack to planning your Pride occasion, researching learn how to shield LGBTQ+ rights, or studying in regards to the historical past of Pride Month. Softee (she/they), recent off of releasing her new album, joins within the enjoyable — whereas delivering a critical message to everybody celebrating. 

“The anti-trans legislation being passed is extremely concerning, and what I’m hoping for is that we take this pride as an opportunity to SCREAM about it,” Softee tells HollywoodLife when discussing their picks for The Sound of Pride. “I am planning on marching in protests, fundraising, and raising awareness about the dangers of anti-trans legislation. This is an extremely scary time, and the queer community needs to band together to protect trans people.”

Softee’s protests include a soundtrack that can inspire different like-minded peoples to battle for the rights of their trans mates and family members. In May, Soffee (aka Nina Grollam) launched Natural on City Slang Records, with the album performing as an emotional rebirth after enduring a devastating breakup and an exhilarating new romance. At the top of May, simply in time for Pride, Sofftee teamed with Macy Rodman for a “Isn’t It Enough” remix that goals to achieve the head of the hyper-pop mountain.

In addition to her different picks for The Sound of Pride, Softee predicts the ‘Song of the Summer’ and explains why we have to “keep our eyes open” going forth.

Agnes Obel, “Familiar”

“I’ve been addicted to this song lately. The melody and orchestration scratch an itch I didn’t know I had. I love the melancholia of its lyrics and tonality, as well as the driving rhythm of the strings. There’s something so mystical about this piece’ I highly recommend it.”

Kylie Minogue, “Padam Padam”

“THIS IS THE SONG OF SUMMER. I love that its chords and melody are sort of ethereal. And when the bass comes in the chorus? Forget it, I’m toast.”

Daft Punk + Julian Casablancas, “Instant Crush”

“This song makes me so happy. I can’t explain it, really. The chord changes, the lyrics, the vibe is just speaking to me lately.”

Going into Pride 2023, how does this 12 months’s celebration really feel when in comparison with final 12 months’s?  

The anti-trans laws being handed is extraordinarily regarding, and what I’m hoping for is that we take this satisfaction as a chance to SCREAM about it. Pride was created to have a good time those that fought for our rights. It’s time to battle like our queer ancestors did. This needs to be precedence primary. I’m planning on marching in protests, fundraising, and elevating consciousness in regards to the risks of anti-trans laws. This is a particularly scary time, and the queer neighborhood must band collectively to guard trans individuals.

Pride is a time to have a good time unsung heroes. Is there anybody you’d wish to see get some extra of the highlight this 12 months?  

Trans individuals! Period! Everybody trans wants the highlight this 12 months.

Do you’ve got a favourite reminiscence of Pride Months previous?

My first Pride was very formative. It was Minneapolis Pride once I was 18. It felt cool to see so many queer individuals out within the wild, which was one thing I wasn’t used to. It was overwhelming in a good looking manner.

What do you’ve got deliberate for June (and the remainder of 2023?)  

I’m doing a little DJ units at The Sultan Room rooftop, elevating cash for trans organizations, and I’m hoping to go to the Dyke March! As for the remainder of 2023, I’ll be touring my new album some extra and recording new music.

Do you’ve got a Pride 2023 message to share?

Keep your eyes OPEN. What is occurring within the trans neighborhood proper now impacts all of us. If you’re trans, be light with your self, and don’t be afraid to ask for assist. If you’re cis, take heed to your trans mates and educate your self on what’s occurring in America proper now. This is an important time for us all to band collectively.

Keep studying HollywoodLife all through June for extra entries in The Sound of Pride and extra Pride Month protection. And keep in mind — repair your coronary heart or die! 

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