Beyond that, Spotify is dedicated to turning up the voices of Thai LGBTQIA+ artists through GLOW Thailand. Kicking off with 4MIX on the cover, listeners can also tune into the playlist and discover other artists such as Silvy, Sarah Salola, and Patcha.
"Spotify is committed to elevating queer voices during Pride and year-round, as we honor the extraordinary contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community across music and culture," said Piyoros Luckcam, Senior Editor of Spotify Thailand. "The vital voices and talents of artists captivate us, where we want to create a space where every artist is fully recognized and free to express themselves."
Thailand's first LGBTQIA+ band, 4MIX, gained international recognition with their track HI YA YA (แค่มีเธอ), which is included on both the GLOW and GLOW Thailand playlists. When asked what Pride means to them, 4MIX shared, "To us, it pays tribute to individuals across the globe who proud of themselves and their craft. We have a special appreciation for other LGBTQIA+ artists who advocate for equality."
To encourage listeners to support LGBTQIA+ artists through the power of audio, 4MIX adds, "We believe that 4MIX shines for everyone. We embrace love for both our Thai and international fans who share a space in their hearts for us. Listeners can support their favourite LGBTQIA+ artists on Spotify, empowering them to showcase their talent and full potential, where every ability is a work of art."
Silvy, another highly acclaimed artist in the local music scene and a strong advocate for empowerment among the LGBTQIA+ community in Asia, shared her thoughts after her song Is it you? (เธอใช่มั้ย?) was featured in the GLOW and GLOW Thailand playlists, "What makes me GLOW is confidence. Once you love yourself and know that no one is you, that becomes your power. You radiate the way you are, your GLOW." She also added, "Supporting the LGBTQIA+ community year-round is crucial, as we all deserve equal treatment and respect."
Silvy also represented Spotify Southeast Asia last week, where she traveled to New York City to celebrate Spotify's highly global GLOW event, a night of music to honour Spotify's LGBTQIA+ community of artists and creators from all around the world at the legendary 3 Dollar Bill club. With GLOW's mission rooted in social equity, Spotify created a space where everyone who attended was Free To Be.
GLOW Thailand showcases Thai LGBTQIA+ artists' unique styles, with these talented individuals crafting soul-stirring melodies with poignant lyrics that reflect their personal journeys, struggles, loves, triumphs, and freedoms of expression. Check out Spotify's GLOW Thailand today - Free and Premium
Source: Hill & Knowlton
