The albums that define
queercore.
Our picks for where to start with queercore — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top queercore artists
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The queercore essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Pansy Division
Wish I'd Taken Pictures
A vibrant blend of punk energy and witty queercore lyricism, capturing the essence of 90s LGBTQ+ culture.
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Pansy Division
Quite Contrary
A buoyant blend of punk rock energy and witty queer-centric narratives that invites joy and reflection.
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Team Dresch
Captain My Captain
A vibrant tapestry of punk energy and heartfelt queercore sentiment woven into each track.
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Team Dresch
Personal Best
A raw and energetic blend of punk rock and queercore, brimming with unapologetic defiance and vibrant melodies.
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Aye Nako
The Blackest Eye
A visceral blend of punk energy and introspective lyrics, cutting through societal noise with raw honesty.
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Lesbians on Ecstasy
Lesbians on Ecstasy
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PWR BTTM
Ugly Cherries
A vibrant collision of punk energy and raw honesty that channels youthful angst and queer identity.
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Aye Nako
Silver Haze
A frenetic blend of queercore punk energy and introspective lyricism wrapped in vibrant melodies.
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Excuse 17
Excuse Seventeen
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Excuse 17
Such Friends Are Dangerous
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Fifth Column
36-C
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Fifth Column
To Sir With Hate
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Tribe 8
Fist City
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