The music industry has experienced a notable absence of a female queer pop idol [SH1] for decades. However, these artists are mainly prominent in the indie pop and R&B genre, and face challenges in breaking into the mainstream pop arena. Many of these artists rely heavily on their semi-niche platforms and dedicated fan bases, rather than experiencing the universal fame that mainstream pop icons achieve. The rise of musical artist Chappell Roan is a groundbreaking emergence of a new and improved era of queer pop- one that authentically celebrates the queer experience in the mainstream. Roan stands as a prominent shift in the music industry, where queerness is increasingly embraced and celebrated in mainstream pop culture.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 07, 2024 23:10 UTC