Watch: 15 New Music Videos from Queer Artists

It's been a month of exhilarating, emotional storytelling from some of our favorite queer artists. Many of these music videos focus on the idea of vulnerability, and others on expressing rage. There's so much creative talent on display here –from singer-songwriters directing their own music videos, to campy costuming that will certainly inspire our outfits for ages. Let's dive in!

Boygenius - "Not Strong Enough"

This is a fun summer roadtrip of a music video, focused on these three friends hanging out. The video for "Not Strong Enough" was shot by the band themselves as they enjoy all kinds of adventures together –everything from rollercoaster rides, head-banging to songs in the car, and energetic arcade escapades, to art museums, colorful smoke flares and hotel room cuddles. The video will put a smile on your face while the song keeps you humming along to the powerful, catchy lyrics.

Cat Burns - "people pleaser"

In this sweet video for a deeply honest song, one of Cat Burns' friends struggles to enjoy their time at a (proudly queer-inclusive!) pub with friends because they're distracted and sad about their very recent break-up. When Burns notices her friend is upset, she rallies everyone together to offer them support in the loveliest way. The artist left a note in the comments for anyone watching the video: "hope this video helps you realize you're allowed to be vulnerable you're allowed to express your wants and needs and that you have people around you that love you."

Arlo Parks - "Impurities"

"Impurities" is a song about finding someone who embraces you for everything that you are. The video set rotates, first becoming a laughter-filled family kitchen, then a cozy gathering place for games night with friends; Later, it clears into somewhere that Arlo Parks meets a beautiful woman who caresses her face and holds her close; Finally, it is filled with twinkling lights which shine all around Parks while she sings "I radiate, like a star, like a star."

Demi Lovato - "Still Alive"

Demi and their friends are invited to a horror film night at a mansion in this video for "Still Alive," which is the end-title credits song for "Scream VI." Lovato is dressed in leather, standing on tables, singing with her iconic empowering "been to hell and back and I'm still here" attitude. It's a perfect fit for the film which doubles as a powerful way to tell their life story. The narratives collide when "Scream" villain Ghostface comes for Demi and their friends –but fear not, Demi's absolutely got it handled.

Princess Nokia - "lo siento"

"lo siento" is a delicate, intimate break-up song. The entire video takes place in bed, where Princess Nokia and her lover lie together. The couple photograph each other, looking through the Polaroids they've taken, sharing kisses, caressing, and laughing –all while the artist apologizes through song, for not being the one that her lover wanted, for not being enough. It feels like saying goodbye to a relationship, acknowledging that it was really good at times, but certainly not a good idea to stay together.

Miley Cyrus - "River"

The video for "River" is all black-and-white understated, unmistakable glamour, in the same 80s-inspired vein of the hit song. Miley's hair flows around her as she struts under a spotlight; Shirtless, muscled men dance around her, and of course at one point a dramatic splashing wave of water creates the cinematic sexiness of dripping wet bodies swirling around each other seductively.

Ashnikko - "Worms"

One of Ashnikko's "Worms" costumes is an ode to Bjork and Tank Girl; It's also inspired by Audrey from "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" (for the simple reason, Ashnikko explains in her behind-the-scenes clip, that "she's hot.") The inventive artist spends this video driving a monster truck –literally, made of and surrounded by monsters– through a landscape, where she spots a group of robots waiting for her. The grunge, tech-y, steampunk-esque video turns into a battle between monsters and robots that feels much wider in scope than whichever screen you're watching it on. "Worms" is fun, it's weird, it's wildly creative; it's very Ashnikko!

Lucy Dacus - "Night Shift"

You'll feel entranced by the reflections of a swimming pool on the walls as Lucy Dacus' stellar voice makes your body sway along. Somehow both eerie and electric, "Night Shift" ends with a sparkly costume party; everybody dancing while Dacus hits us with the killer lyric: "In five years, I hope the songs feel like covers dedicated to new lovers." Look out for Phoebe Bridgers in full witch costume, as well as Jasmine Savoy Brown wearing a shoe inspired by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz," before she ends up making out with Dacus at the glorious climax of the song.

Chappell Roan - "Casual"

In this video, which Chappell Roan has described this video as "Like "Aquamarine," but gay, Roan connects with the (stunning!!) mermaid who has been dismembering and disappearing men in her town when she meets her on the beach. So, naturally, Roan brings the sea creature home. Their relationship blooms into something romantic, but the mermaid begins to insist they keep it a secret, cleverly mirroring the lyrics of this song: "Is it casual now, is it casual?" Divine sapphic underwater kissing scenes set to this fantastic song and the phenomenal special effects make-up on the siren make this video worth the watch even without the excellent metaphor.

Fever Ray - "Even It Out"

Fever Ray is giving iconic indie horror film here. They're giving camp, savage, sensual rage. This song is a threat, a challenge, a warning, and it's rich in revenge vibes. Their boobs look amazing and they make sure we know that, but "Even It Out" is also delivering a powerful warning to a bully. They're caressing their cleavage, viciously slicing vegetables, and digging a grave in the middle of a forest. Fever Ray is out for blood. It's so cathartic to watch.

Violett - "Chain Reaction"

Another video that stars Jasmine Savoy Brown! We're in heaven! Or, in this case, actually, in a high school classroom. The colorful video for a super catchy song features a group of sassy students wearing clown-style make up, dancing around the classroom while Violett sings about attraction and a sexy teacher demonstrates science experiments. It's all a queer confetti-filled daydream. This is the perfect song to drive down the highway, windows down, singing loudly, arms out in the air, so it's fun to see that the video doesn't take itself too seriously.

Paris Paloma - "labour"

Paris Paloma uses the depiction of a woman in a historical setting preparing a lavish meal for her husband (who does not raise a finger to help) against her lyrics about the emotional labour of being in a relationship with a man. With their fierce lyric "You make me do too much labour" Paloma brilliantly asks us to reflect on the impact of patriarchy and the expectations we put on women, in life and love.

Devin Cole - "Call U After Rehab"

In this video, Devon Cole sings directly to us, as if we are the lover she met at the wrong time. It's all wonderfully upbeat considering the state of mind the song is written from. She's lying in bed under a floral duvet and wandering around an empty house at night, but the song remains hopeful that she'll call the person and they'll pick up right where they left off once she feels ready.

Victoria Monét ft. Lucky Daye "Smoke"

"Smoke" is a literal ode to smoking weed, and the video uses all kinds of charming, playful wordplay and visuals to convey the concept: Vintage stylized billboards and magazine ads blowing in the breeze; billowing smoke; and a tornado inside a glass pipe. And all the outfits are spectacular! Look out for the moment Monét sings the lyric "It's a bisexual blunt, it goes both ways" while riding a motorbike on the open road.

HOLLAND - "Number Boy"

At the start of this video, HOLLAND wakes up in the middle of the street covered in black feathers, where people give him dirty looks; By the end, after kissing many people of all genders (and going on dates in an incredible gold-embellished denim outfit) he finds himself in a church, with a children's choir serenading him while he sparkles and shines like a heavenly body –entirely covered in decorative crystals. These crystals give us a peek at "Black Swan"-esque wings beginning to tear their way through his back. It's brilliant and hopeful and self-confident in a way that feels empowering. He's number boy!