In Harmony: Our Soundtrack of Queer Resistance

One thing we, as the ACLU of Maryland staff, know is that there is immense strength in community. We are committed to advocating with our communities – the Marylanders who hold us accountable and make us stronger.

This Pride Month, we decided to embrace the spirit of inclusivity and allyship that this time of year resonates. As a team (regardless of how each individual staff member identifies) we put together an eclectic list of songs by LGBTQ+ artists, reaching across various genres and cultures. We celebrate artists who are fortunate enough to live their truths and inspire others to do the same. As you listen to the words, feel the beats, and broadcast your unfiltered joy this June, may this playlist remind you that Pride is freedom, love, hope, power, and community.

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1. "Lisa" by Young Miko
2. "BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 51" by Bizarrap, Villano Antillano
3. "Runaway" by Aurora
4. "THIS IS WHAT I WANNA SEE" by Kevin Jz Prodigy
5. "On My Mama" by Victoria Monét
6. "OOOUUU" by Young M.A.
7. "Siegfried" by Frank Ocean
8. "Potato Salad" by Tyler the Creator, A$AP Rocky
9. "Nothin to Somethin" by Syd
10. "Tennessee" by Kevin Abstract, Lil Nas X
11. "dirty dancer" by Orion Sun
12. "Just Another Day..." by Queen Latifah
13. "Body Work" by Morgan Page, Tegan and Sara
14. "Sometimes" by MUNA
15. "How Will I Know" by Whitney Houston, Clean Bandit remix
16. "New Shapes" by Charli xcx, Christine and the Queens, Caroline Polachek
17. "Surrender" by WALK THE MOON
18. "I Love You Always Forever" by Betty Who
19. "Pyramids" by Frank Ocean
20. "Hold On" by The Internet
21. "Primetime" by Janelle Monae, Miguel
22. "True Love" by Christine and the Queens, 070 Shake
23. "The Power’s Out" by St. Vincent
24. "American Teenager" by Ethel Cain
25. "Good Heart" by Indigo de Souza
26. "Mystery of Love" by Sufjan Stevens
27. "Sober to Death" by Car Seat Headrest
28. "4r Da Squaw" by Isaiah Rashad
29. "THATS WHAT I WANT" by Lil Nas X
30. "Never Let Me Down Again" by Depeche Mode
31. "Chains of Love" by Erasure
32. "Cherry Bomb" by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
33. "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell
34. "Crack Rock" by Frank Ocean
35. "Swim Good" by Frank Ocean
36. "We All Try" by Frank Ocean
37. "Latch" by Disclosure, Sam Smith
38. "Tuesday" by ILOVEMAKONNEN
39. "Keep on Livin" by Le Tigre
40. "Vest & Boxers" by Lava La Rue
41. "Smile" by Shea Diamond
42. "Freedom!" by George Michael
43. "Stop My Bag" by DDm (local Baltimore artist)
44. "Circles" by Kotic Couture, Katyrah Love (local Baltimore artists)
45. "Me Gusta" by Anitta (with Cardi B & Myke Towers)
46. "Haute" by Janelle Monáe
47. "We Can’t Stop" by Miley Cyrus
48. "Chasing Rainbows" by Big Freedia, Kesha
49. "If I Told You That" by Whitney Houston, George Michael
50. "Girls Like Girls" by Hayley Kiyoko
51. "Faith" by George Michael
52. "Acura Intergurl" by Frank Ocean
53. "Hold Me Closer" by Elton John, Britney Spears
54. "You Make Me Feel" by Sylvester
55. "The Weakness In Me" by Joan Armatrading
56. "Hallelujah" by Rufus Wainwright
57. "Love Of My Life" by Queen
58. "Louder" by Big Freedia, Icona Pop
59. "Under Pressure" by Queen, David Bowie

Check out some of the other playlists staff members from the ACLU of Maryland put together: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; Black History & Futures Month; Latinx/e Heritage Month; Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian Heritage Month; and Pride Month (2023).