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D’Leesa, Digital Girl → Beaming with Pride

In the 87th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Digital Girl,” performed by Atlanta-based soft, sapphic soul musician D’Leesa.

Striking Bops from September 2026 features songs by Ashe, Dominic Fike, Greyson Chance, John Legend, LISA, and The Kid LAROI.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alternative singer-songwriter and producer Gus Dapperton delivers a must-hear, surefire, ‘royal’ bop with “Queen.”

Word: 5 Gems No. 27 (2026) features songs by Boards of Canada, Ed Sheeran, LUKAS OSCAR, Madonna, and Thomas Whitfield.

13 Songs Where the Verb AM is Key features songs by Durand Bernarr, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Moroney, Simon & Garfunkel, Tove Lo, and Valerie Simpson.

Striking Bops from August 2026 features songs by Cardi B, DESTIN CONRAD, Orville Peck, Sam Smith, Saucy Santana, and Troye Sivan.

15 Songs Where the Apparel is King features songs by Dolly Parton, Jake Minch, Kehlani, Malcolm Todd, Steve Lacy, and Tears For Fears.

13 Utterly Superb SO Songs features songs by Clipse, Gracie Abrams, Madonna, Miles Davis, Olivia Dean, and Peaches.

Striking Bops from July 2026 features songs by Charli xcx, Coco Jones, DESTIN CONRAD, Greyson Chance, Sam Smith, TEEKS, and Tyla.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Independent singer-songwriter Leo Von Sol ‘brings the heat’ and the vibes on his sensual and summery indie pop single, “Heatwave.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alt-pop singer-songwriter The Other Realm delivers a fun record about feeling out of place in “Underwear Party (What Am I Doing Here?).”

Striking Bops from June 2026 features songs by Adam Lambert, Ariana Grande, kwn, Olivia Rodrigo, Steve Lacy, and Taylor Swift.