{"id":276,"date":"2023-06-27T12:45:23","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T07:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paytunes.in\/blog\/?p=276"},"modified":"2023-06-27T12:45:23","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T07:15:23","slug":"celebrate-pride-on-spotify-where-everyone-is-free-to-be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paytunes.in\/blog\/celebrate-pride-on-spotify-where-everyone-is-free-to-be\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Pride on Spotify, Where Everyone is \u2018Free To Be\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_277\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-277\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-277 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.paytunes.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GLOW_FTR-Header_Pride-2023-1920x733-1-1440x733-1.jpg\" alt=\"Spotify\u2019s campaign\" width=\"1440\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.paytunes.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GLOW_FTR-Header_Pride-2023-1920x733-1-1440x733-1.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/blog.paytunes.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GLOW_FTR-Header_Pride-2023-1920x733-1-1440x733-1-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.paytunes.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GLOW_FTR-Header_Pride-2023-1920x733-1-1440x733-1-1024x521.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.paytunes.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GLOW_FTR-Header_Pride-2023-1920x733-1-1440x733-1-768x391.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-277\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Source:- newsroom.spotify.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music and culture created by LGBTQIA+ artists, from ballroom to EDM, drag to punk, has helped to shape and inspire our world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotify is a platform that allows everyone to be Free To Be. It doesn&#8217;t matter who you are, where you live, or which community you belong to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We launched <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.spotify.com\/2023-01-24\/spotify-kicks-off-glow-an-artist-amplification-program-for-lgbtqpia-artists\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GLOW<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in January, a global program that celebrates and amplifies LGBTQIA+ creators and artists, to make sure queer creators are heard year-round. This includes Pride Month, an annual celebration of the LGBTQIA+ culture and achievements. It also raises awareness about issues and injustices and advocates for LGBTQIA+ right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Pride Month LGBTQIA+ and their allies can visit Spotify in 26 countries to explore a world of freedom and community. We&#8217;re celebrating queer voices and stories from around the globe through our GLOW platform spotlight and themed podcast playlists.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GLOW Support and Spotlights for Pride<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;re turning the volume up on our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/genre\/0JQ5DAqbMKFGnsSfvg90Wo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GLOW hub<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to kick-off Pride. We&#8217;re releasing local GLOW Playlists in Thailand, Israel and other countries in the Nordics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As our GLOW spotlight artist, we will also feature <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/33hAj1SghVYxDAxZxNDcyc?si=_jfyY8oPTPitL3_5ONuGRw\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trixie Mattel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/6BXiBj4eAZsiynbcmSRHUs?si=If1akZGsTRiiVcI_u1KAqg\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">URIAS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/03IVYRlAC972SOHPb86Usr?si=fi4K_n9HSo6wb9eflXmZwA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dana International<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, all from the U.S. We will support them by featuring their work on the GLOW hub. There will also be a billboard on Times Square in New York City and interviews on For the Record.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our GLOW playlist, fans can find stories recorded by Victoria Monet and TAAHLIAH. They will also hear from Zemmoa. Angie Oeh. Isak Danielson. Each creator discussed the importance of protecting and celebrating LGBTQIA+ subcultures and communities. We asked the queer U.S. group <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2AmfMGi3WZMxqFDHissIAe?si=-xH8EBkWRUWHfWB2MpZ4Yw\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Aces<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and British DJ and Producer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2pGARcnqDa3WoicxemVeqU?si=AqtufOKjT2CTTdcKPMjzNA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TAAHLIAH<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> what Pride and GLOW meant to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the past decade, there have been significant advances in LGBTQIA+ representation and rights. Why is it important to celebrate Pride?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TAAHLIAH : As a collective, we still have a lot of work to do. While acceptance is high amongst a few, most still view queerness negatively. We need to show that there are many ways of being, and not just the binary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GLOW is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paytunes.in\/spotify-ads\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotify\u2019s campaign<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that&#8217;s always on and dedicated to the LGBTQIA+ community. Why is it so important to support queer artists all year round and not just Pride Month?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Aces: Queer visibility is important and should be celebrated and made accessible to all.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Podcasts on LGBTQIA+ themes for Pride<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GLOW&#8217;s hub will also glow with the additions of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paytunes.in\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">podcasts,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> podcast playlists, and LGBTQIA+ guests and hosts. Listeners can now immerse themselves in the stories, experiences and knowledge of LGBTQIA+ host and guest. You can catch new episodes of the BBC Club and other podcasts that tell stories about underground LGBTQIA+ cultures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some podcasts that you should listen to during Pride Month, and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3TY4pXn8BgFa3Lfdt7b1pJ?si=3912afbe291f4f5e\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We said what we said<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with hosts <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.spotify.com\/2023-03-21\/spotify-debuts-new-programs-for-aspiring-audio-innovators-at-nextgen-creator-day-at-spelman-college\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ricky Thompson and Denzel Dian<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Longtime friends Rickey and Denzel share their bold advice, hot take, and risque storytelling on everything from pop culture, love, music, friendship, and sex. Listen to new podcast video episodes every Tuesday, exclusively on Spotify.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0wK8MPt9f2z2R4HustgqHh?si=c4f617c0d3544fec\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jonathan Van Ness: Getting Curious<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join Jonathan, the co-host of Queer Eye and his expert guests as they explore everything and anything under the sun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/2HvY8cQDOHFOe6Akdh0ilF?si=e490174ab58b41a3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuck Woodstock and I need to talk about the New York Times<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuck Woodstock, host of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/2yeW5Hk3qouVagY0f52zHG?si=6c16b9a939f243cd\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender Reveal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, takes listeners through the New York Times coverage of trans issues. He concludes by pointing the way to a better future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sapphire Sandalo Sapphire Stories<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sapphire Sandalo is a queer Filipino American (Cebuano\/Ilonggo occultist) on a mission. She wants to increase empathy and diversity in the paranormal and supernatural communities by sharing stories and interviews both from the Philippines as well as around the globe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/2GPQaKpelElHdMyhbILHil?si=5e6507324b1d4f1c\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Laverne Cox Show<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Laverne Cox Show presents intimate conversations each week with a variety of guests. These perspectives are meant to inspire us to adopt new behaviors, and in turn help us become the best version of ourselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/6l8bcqH5BpC0Ih3s1o0yRD?si=b07993d68f5f4d9c\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Girlish<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.spotify.com\/2023-01-30\/girlish-cohosts-name-gainesville-florida-based-curia-on-the-drag-as-spotify-and-anchors-next-making-space-podcasting-location\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gage Adkins &amp; Olivia Noel<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gage and Olivia, two trans women of colour in their 20s, have created a podcast to speak volumes. They discuss issues such as transphobia, coming-out in college, body dysphoria and what it is like to be trans in the 21st Century.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/37i9dQZF1DX3LyU0mhfqgP?si=9c85a8bddbae40d0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-278\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.paytunes.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-27-124356.png\" alt=\"Spotify\u2019s campaign\" width=\"916\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.paytunes.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-27-124356.png 916w, https:\/\/blog.paytunes.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-27-124356-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.paytunes.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-27-124356-768x358.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 916px) 100vw, 916px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start the Pride season by listening to our GLOW playlist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source:- <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.spotify.com\/2023-06-01\/celebrate-lgbtqpia-pride-on-spotify-glow-artists-lgbt-podcasts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/newsroom.spotify.com\/2023-06-01\/celebrate-lgbtqpia-pride-on-spotify-glow-artists-lgbt-podcasts\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Music and culture created by LGBTQIA+ artists, from ballroom [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":277,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[10,50,65],"ppma_author":[321],"class_list":["post-276","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-spotify","tag-paytunes","tag-spotify","tag-spotifys-campaign","author-user"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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