Pride season just got its soundtrack locked in. Rolling Stone has dropped a massive list of 35 essential LGBTQ Pride songs that spans from the glitter-soaked disco era to today's chart-dominating pop.
The list includes Sylvester's iconic disco tracks, Pansy Division's punk rebellion, and Lil Nas X's modern pop dominance. Three generations of artists who refused to hide, each leaving their mark on the soundtrack of pride.
Rolling Stone's editors traced how LGBTQ artists created the language we use to celebrate ourselves. The 35 tracks span the full emotional spectrum of queer joy, from the defiant to the euphoric.
Whether you're building your Pride party playlist or introducing younger fans to the legends who came before, this is your reference guide. Disco, punk, and pop all have a place here—proof that queer artists have been setting the cultural tempo for decades.
