Bisexuality in Music: Queerbaiting, Visibility and Marketing Gimmicks

Ever noticed how women’s bisexuality in pop music is either fetishised into a sexy gimmick, while bi men seem to vanish altogether? In this episode, we dive into queerbaiting, erasure, and whether the industry is genuinely celebrating bisexual identities—or just cashing in on them.

🎤 How does the music industry shape bisexual representation?

🎶 Are recording artists amplifying visibility or being controlled by industry expectations?

📢 Does queerbaiting exist in music, or is it just repackaged biphobia?

We also discuss bisexual empowerment in music, the songs that have helped us feel seen, and the unique experience of swapping pronouns in lyrics—whether to hide or flaunt bisexual identity. Plus, we break down the 2025 Grammys, possibly the queerest Grammys to date, and what it says about representation right now.

In This Episode:

• 🎵 The Grammys, Lady Gaga’s reign, and the rise of Chappell Roan
• 🎙 How music helps shape bisexual identity & self-acceptance
• 💡 The study exposing how women’s bisexuality is framed in pop music
• 🤔 Queerbaiting or self-expression? The industry’s control over artist personas
• 🔥 Clowns’ Bisexual Awakening—punk rock’s boldest bisexual anthem

Whether you’re a karaoke professional, a music lover, or just here for the Gaga worship, this one’s for you.

Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• 🎵 Abracadabra – Lady Gaga (Official Video)
• 🤠 Saddle Club - Queer Line Dancing
• 🎤 Birdcage Sydney - Queer Femme Club Night
• 📰 Our latest Star Observer Column: 'Could Celebrity Bisexuality Alter Our Nation’s Numbers?'
• 🏆 Chappell Roan’s Speech at the 2025 Grammys
• 📖 Study: Women’s Bisexuality in American Pop Music (2008-2018)
• 🎸 Clowns - Bisexual Awakening (Official Video)

Listen Now:

• 🎧 Spotify
• 🍎 Apple Podcasts
• ▶️ YouTube
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