Orville Peck

The hypermasculinity of the Western often reinforces harmful stereotypes, especially when the line between violence and intimacy is blurred.

Fifteen tracks long and filled to the brim with Peck’s improved musical stylings, the record’s title is a fitting representation of the musician’s growth since 2019.

Whether you’re celebrating with your valentine or yearning for one to come your way, this playlist will dutifully accompany you this Valentine’s Day, celebrating the resilience of queer love and the talented queer artists that highlight it in whatever form it takes.

Although imperfect, Born this Way Reimagined is a surely acceptable celebration of Lady Gaga’s ingenuity, albeit one that does not live up to the impact of its innovative predecessor.