The 10 best LGBTQIA+ albums of 2025
From Destin Conrad’s mix of classic Y2K R&B and modern soul to CMAT’s twangy country–indie rock hybrid, these are the queer albums that defined 2025.
Words by Jordan Robledo
Selection by GAY TIMES Editorial Team
2025 has been a year of incredible queer creativity, and the music world has been thriving as a result. From thought-provoking pop that transported us to international opera stages to candid indie rock that inspired us to let our hair down unapologetically, the girls, gays and theys have been absolutely spoiled with phenomenal albums.
As the year comes to a close, we wanted to spotlight the top 10 queer albums that helped us escape reality and embark on unforgettable sonic journeys. This list focuses exclusively on full-length albums, not EPs or mixtapes. So, without further ado, here are our favourite albums of 2025.