Apple Music is celebrating Pride Month with a new collection of exclusive DJ mixes highlighting the artists, communities, and dance floors that have helped shape LGBTQ+ culture around the world.
Available on demand beginning June 5 through Apple Music’s dedicated Pride space, the new series features mixes from Scissor Sisters, Juliana Huxtable, Shea Couleé, Shaun Ross, and additional artists to be announced throughout the month. The collection reinforces Apple Music’s ongoing commitment to spotlighting LGBTQ+ voices year-round through music, storytelling, and cultural programming.
Spanning house, techno, pop, R&B, and underground club sounds, the Pride DJ Mixes celebrate the deep-rooted relationship between queer communities and dance music culture. Throughout Pride Month, the mixes will also air on Apple Music Club, further cementing Apple Music’s position as a leading destination for DJ culture and curated mixes.
In addition to the new mixes, Apple Music Radio will feature special Pride programming throughout the month, beginning with exclusive Apple Music 1 takeovers from Justin Tranter and Fancy Hagood, with additional programming still to come.
Among the featured artists, Scissor Sisters deliver a mix designed for the peak moments of Pride celebrations. The contribution arrives as the group continues work on its first new music in 14 years following its return to touring in 2025. The mix also includes a newly released version of “Let’s Have a Kiki” by VNSSA and Lushious Massacr featuring Trixie Mattel.
“It was so fun to stick a brand-new version of ‘Let’s Have a Kiki’ on here with vocals by Trixie Mattel,” said Jake Shears. “It felt great to have a fresh version for a fresh Pride!”
Artist, actor, and model Shaun Ross draws inspiration from the rich history of New York nightlife. Influenced by stories from his parents about legendary venues such as The Shelter, Zanzibar, Limelight, and Tunnel, Ross crafted a mix intended to recreate the feeling of freedom found on those iconic dance floors.
“When I play, I try to recreate what I thought it felt like, in my mind, to be in a free space in New York City, dancing to sounds, their minds feeling free,” Ross explained.
Meanwhile, artist, DJ, and author Juliana Huxtable delivers a late-night sonic journey that moves fluidly through techno, house, breakbeats, and club experimentation. Her mix captures the energy of a packed queer dance floor, evoking scenes from nightlife capitals such as New York and Berlin.
Shea Couleé pays tribute to the enduring influence of Chicago’s house music legacy and the queer nightlife spaces that helped shape their artistic identity. Blending classic house rhythms with contemporary club sounds, the mix serves as both a celebration of the city’s musical heritage and a reflection of its continued impact on LGBTQ+ culture.
“It’s carefree, sexy, energetic, and a love letter to Chicago house music,” said Couleé, who also highlighted Derrick Carter’s remix of their track “Cocky” as a personal favorite.
Available now exclusively through Apple Music, the Pride DJ Mixes offer listeners an opportunity to celebrate Pride Month through the sounds, stories, and communities that continue to influence dance music culture across the globe.