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Reviews by Marc Andrews. First published in DNA #274, November 2022. Read as text JOHNNY MANUEL – Younger Skin US-born, now Australia-based (he moved to Sydney in 2020 to marry his Aussie husband), Johnny is the big-voiced, beautiful, queer power-balladeer you need in your life right now. In 2017 he covered Whitney on America's Got Talent (watch his spellbinding version of I Have Nothing on YouTube now!), and in 2018 was part of Equinox, who represented Bulgaria at the Eurovision Song Contest.
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Reviews by Marc Andrews. First published in DNA #273, October 2022. Read as text Darren Hayes – Homosexual Why do we get the feeling this former Savage Gardener has been waiting all his life to release an album called Homosexual?
Music Reviews: Kim Petras, Troye Sivan, Anohni & More
Reviews by Marc Andrews. First published in DNA #283, August 2023. Read as text Kim Petras – Feed The Beast You know you're the hottest thing in music when Madonna swipes your sound and duet partner, as she just did with Vulgar (see review below), a rewrite of Kim and Sam Smith's Unholy hit. Fresh from the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine (a first as a trans woman), Kim finally unleashes her debut album.
Music Reviews
Words Marc Andrews. First published in DNA #284, September 2023. Marc Andrews reviews new music from Anjimile, Anthony Hughes, Sigur Rós, Magnus Riise and Arielle Free. Read as text Anjimile – The KingThis is the second album from Boston’s self-described “queer/trans/boy king”. Their first, Giver Taker, was a collection of songs written in Florida while getting sober from drinking in 2019, followed by 2021’s EP of covers, Reunion.
Music: Teeks – My Boy
Words Marc Andrews. Photography courtesy Sony Music (Teeks). First published in DNA #320, September 2026. Read as text On My Boy, Teeks sings about how his boy is “pretty like a sunrise… I didn’t hold anything back.” TEEKS – My BoyThis Maori R&B artist is one of Aotearoa’s most exciting new voices, especially as he revels in his queerness and sexual identity. “I was doing sessions back-to-back and got tired of explaining, or correcting, people on my sexuality,” Teeks disclosed to DNA.
Music: Years & Years, Jónsi, Donatachi, Sheldon Riley And Anthony Hughes
Reviews by Marc Andrews. First published in DNA #264, January 2022. Read as text YEARS & YEARS – NIGHT CALL There’s a lot riding on the third album from Years & Years, now reduced to just Olly Alexander. Their 2015 debut, Communion, was an immaculate confection with hits King and Desire announcing a big new pop act. Sadly, 2018’s follow-up Palo Santo, was a not-so-hot mess and the then-trio parted ways, leaving Olly to create a third album on his own.
Montréal Pride
Feature and Photography Marc Andrews. First published in DNA #311, December 2025. The hottest gay festival in the world? (Le festival gay le plus chaud du monde?) Read as text It’s the middle of August in the Northern Hemisphere and, understandably, things are getting hot, sweaty and smouldering at Montréal Pride. That’s not just the sultry weather during Pride, held over the hottest summer week of the year, with temps 30+ degrees Celsius, it’s the horny homos we’re talking about.
Music Reviews: Sam Smith & Charli XCX, Sufjan Stevens
Reviews by Marc Andrews. First published in DNA #288, January 2024. Read as text “It’s about freedom and those unforgettable nights of abandon.” SAM SMITH & CHARLI XCX – In The City Although Sam’s fourth album, Gloria, was only released earlier this year, he’s already moved on musically and here’s yet another in his long line of exuberant duets.
Music Reviews: Electric Fields, Dolly Parton, Mika
Words Marc Andrews. First published in DNA #289, February 2024. Reviews by Marc Andrews. Read as text Electric Fields – Anpuru Maau Kutjpa In 2008, director Baz Luhrman released his feature film Australia, starring Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman. Not considered one of his finest efforts (this is the man who made Strictly Ballroom, Moulin Rouge and the recent Elvis movie, after all), Baz has now re-swizzled it as a six-part Disney+ series, Faraway Downs.
Olly Alexander: “I Want To Play Sexy”
Interview Marc Andrews. First published in DNA #266, March 2022. Just in case you haven’t been following the Olly Alexander and Years & Years story, here’s a brief recap... Read as text Over a decade ago, Australian Mikey Goldsworthy and Brit Olly formed as a five-piece band called Years & Years.
Music Reviews
Words Marc Andrews. First published in DNA #318, July 2026. Read as text ADAM LAMBERT – AdamOver his previous five albums, Adam has showcased his undeniable star quality, magnetic voice, and a willingness not to be pigeonholed into just one genre. What’s held him back from becoming the global superstar he deserves to be, however, is too many unremarkable songs.
Embodied: Asiri Kuttige
Asiri Kuttige knew he’d never be one of the underwear models he idolised. But he knew he could transform his physique. Interview Marc AndrewsPhotography Daniel Lorenz DNA: You moved from Sri Lanka to London some 20 years ago. Why? Asiri Kuttige: I wanted a different life and knew I could not live there the way I wanted to live. I was still figuring out what being gay meant, but I also knew deep down I would never be able to fully express that part of myself in that environment.
Music: Those ’80s Feels!
Words Marc Andrews. Photography Malc Stone. First published in DNA #318, July 2026. British singer/songwriter Minute Taker tells Marc Andrews about his new record and being newly single! Read as text DNA: We last spoke to you in early 2021. What have you been up to since then? Minute Taker: I released my album Wolf Hours in 2022, and since then have been busy working on my new album The Oblivion.
Cruising For Relief: Finding Greek Gods
While Greece’s islands draw gay attention, mainland treasures hide in plain sight: cruisy hot springs, Delphi’s ancient ruins, and homoeroticism carved in marble. Subscriber access only. Existing subscribers log in to view or subscribe here. ancient history, Arachova, Delphi, DNA 304, gay travel, Greece, hot springs, Thermopylae
A World of His Own: Sadiq Ali
When he couldn’t find his place in the world, Sadiq Ali drew the divergent threads of his life together and created his own space. He didn’t just run away to the circus; he made his own. Subscriber access only. Existing subscribers log in to view or .
The Story Of The Song: True Colors
How a song written by two straight men — Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly — about Steinberg’s mother became Cyndi Lauper’s defining queer anthem, interwoven with AIDS grief, the rainbow flag, and a non-profit that now fights youth homelessness. Subscriber access only. Existing subscribers log in to view or subscribe here. Billy Steinberg, Cyndi Lauper, DNA 315, Story Of The Song, Tom Kelly, True Colors
Saint Micah
He’s not the boy next door, he’s the man with Boys At My Door! Saint Micah is here to slay – and then some! Interview by Marc Andrews.
The Story Of The Song: Pink Pony Club
A flop when first released in 2020, five years later Chappell Roan’s tribute to a legendary LA gay venue is the anthem of the decade. Subscriber access only. Existing subscribers log in to view or subscribe here. Chappell Roan, Chappell Roan Pink Pony Club, DNA #307, LGBTQ music, The Abbey West Hollywood
Troye Sivan Is Leading The Way
The ubiquitous but enigmatic boy pop star/actor/entrepreneur is expanding everyone’s horizons – and everyone is loving it. Subscriber access only. Existing subscribers log in to view or .
Cub Sport: Righteous Groove
Cub Sport’s fifth album Jesus At The Gay Bar hit #1 on the Australian charts and drew religious backlash along the way. Tim Nelson talks to DNA about growing up Pentecostal, marrying bandmate Sam Netterfield, and turning a poem about queer forgiveness into the best record of 2023. Subscriber access only. Existing subscribers log in to view or subscribe here. brisbane, Cub Sport, DNA #282, Jesus At The Gay Bar, Sam Netterfield, Tim Nelson
Ricki-Lee in a DNA portrait feature from September 14, 2026
Skip to content Edition EnglishčeštinaFrançaisDeutschEspañolPortuguêsItaliano日本語Русскийעבריתالعربية Machine translation is marked on the story. Original-language reporting is always credited. More Newsletters→Live schedule→Saved stories→Editorial Standards→Contact the newsroom→ Monday, September 14, 2026 Photography A photo-led gallery centered on the Australian Idol star, now the show’s host and promoting her album On My Own.
Ricki-Lee
In 2004, she became a pop sensation on Australian Idol. Now she’s the show’s host and has a long-awaited new pop-tastic album, On My Own. Ricki-Lee spoke with Marc Andrews. Subscriber access only. Existing subscribers log in to view or subscribe here. Australian Idol, DNA #289, pop music, Ricki-Lee Coulter
Hot Manatomy
Inspired by the male anatomy and the joys of gay sex, Manatomy specialises in kink-positive toys and gear – and now, original mixtapes too. Founder James Bennati spoke with Marc Andrews.
Confessions Time Again: Madonna Reunites With Stuart Price
Twenty years after Confessions On A Dance Floor, Madonna is back in the studio with the producer who made it a classic. Marc Andrews asks whether the reunion can win back the fans she lost along the way.
Nick Pes: The Devilish Saint Nick
Sydney-based singer/producer Nick Pes makes great dance pop, like his latest single Good Sex, and he has a great body of work to admire. He talks toy boys, Adonis on the dance floor, coming out professionally and keeping that six-pack in “good sex” condition. Subscriber access only. Existing subscribers log in to view or subscribe here. DNA 316, Good Sex, Marc Andrews, Nick Pes
Who’s Afraid Of Americans?
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Lawless And Flawless: Clayton Wright On Queering Up The Music Industry
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Let’s Roq: PrettiBoiRoq
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Ultra Naté: Clubbing History
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Sassy, Gay And Uniquely Asian!
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Hans Berlin
Over 50, openly HIV-positive, and sexier than ever, Hans Berlin is fighting ageism and HIV stigma in the adult entertainment world — and using his platform to champion U=U and Treatment As Prevention. Florian Klein is an actor, writer, producer and HIV activist. He’s also, at the ripe young age of 50, a successful porn star and online content creator who goes by the name Hans Berlin.
Royston Noell: The Australian Idol Winner Is Dreaming Big
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Ooh La La – What a Rush!
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Travel: Viva PV!
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New Music From Orville Peck, Lily Allen And Henry Moodie
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DNA’s 20 Cracking Pride Anthems
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Greg Gould: Proud and Empowered
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Underwater Pride: Gay Scuba Diving In The Cayman Islands
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Pet Shop Boys: The Greatest And Gayest Pop Act Of All Time
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Inside A Palm Springs Nasty Boy Gay Sex Pool Party
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John Duff: Speedos Off, Vegas Glam On!
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Asbjorn: Pop Rebel From Sweden
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Madonna Is Back! But Does Confessions II Live Up To The Hype?
Madonna in Confessions II. (Rafael Pavarotti) The three-month roll-out to the release of Madonna’s new Confessions II album on 3 July has at times almost seemed as long a wait as the seven years since her last album, Madame X.
You Are Loved
Suicide, addiction, and accidental drug overdoses are claiming the lives of gay, bi, trans and queer men at an alarming rate in LGBTQIA+ communities around the world. Gay men are more likely to die prematurely from suicide and drug-related deaths than straight men. In 2024, a British non-profit organisation, You Are Loved, was launched, hoping to reverse this disturbing trend, and help those going through the grieving process after the death of a loved one.
You Are Loved: Helping Save LGBTQIA+ Lives
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Aussie Silver Medal Olympian, Ji Wallace On Bounce, Blokes, And His Gravity-Defying Butt!
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“How to be demure and demonic in one song!” 2024’s Essential Tracks
DNA’s Music Editor, Marc Andrews, picks his top ten must-hear tunes from this year’s wide range of releases, including an ode to a trans son by their famous mother, a Swedish take on ballroom culture, and the lost track that could have rescued Dua Lipa’s last album! The solo debut of the voice of XX, Romy’s Mid Air was my top album back in 2023.
Music: Stevie Bankster’s “Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing” With Sultry Video
Artist: Stevie Bankster | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Music Stevie Bankster’s latest single, Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing, is a powerful anthem about the journey toward self-love, grappling with impostor syndrome, and overcoming self-sabotage. The song explores the internal battle between one’s desire to grow and the lingering insecurities that often hold us back.
Music: Prettiboiroq - In My Ride
LA-based gay rapper PrettiBoiRoq revs up his sexy engine here on a jam perfect for summer, wherever you might be in the world. In My Ride was inspired by someone PBR met who showed him there were still great guys out there on the dating scene. The track’s breezy, sexy, summertime video is just as revved up, too, featuring a hunky gay couple on their first date. “They end the night in a hotel, as all great first dates do,” PrettiBoiRoq explained to DNA.
Music: Omar Apollo - “God Said No”
Omar’s music is one fizzy melting pot of gay pop – fresh, vibrant and completely unique. Yes, he’s that good! Omar Apollo is a tall, 27-year-old proudly gay Mexican-American musician who is probably about the hippest and hottest person on the planet right now. Recently completing an Australian tour, his second album, God Said No, is shooting his ascending star at full speed into the stratosphere.
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