Smashing through societal norms with hyper-pop flair and unapologetic energy is LION with their bold, euphoric anthem ‘Break The Binary’. Built on punchy drums, a catchy synth bassline, and lush vocal layers, the track celebrates the gender fluidity and its “boundlessness”, a definition from one of the artist’s close trans friends. Further inspired by the queer ballroom scene, this track is a rallying cry for self-expression and freedom. LION’s fierce lyricism, punctuated with sass and intergalactic themes, and genre-defying production enhances this message of cosmic empowerment, reflecting their own journey as a genderfluid artist. LION channels their unique identity into every note guiding listeners towards a soaring, euphoric climax, which draws a parallel to their emotional journey towards self-discovery. The accompanying music video further brings that vision to life by celebrating the Naarm queer community with color, choreography, and charisma. As the final track on their debut EP, RECLAMATION, ‘Break the Binary’ affirms LION as a vital new voice in queer music. They’re unfiltered, fearless, and ready to roar.

“I was inspired by one of my trans pals who talked about boundlessness in one of their Insta captions, from which lyrics just started pouring out of me. I put those lyrics to an unfinished beat I had on my laptop and everything just melded together. This track has guided me on my identity journey, coming to the realisation that I’m genderfluid partly through the creation of this song. I also want to pay tribute majorly to the ballroom community, both in Naarm (Melbourne) and across the world, pioneered by Black and Latinx trans women. Ballroom culture has profoundly influenced this song specifically. The collective freedom experienced at a ball encapsulates what ‘Break the Binary’ is about; unapologetic expression. These communities are true families, out of necessity and survival. The way they instil confidence in each other, the spaces they cultivate to allow everyone to express themselves and live their true fantasies, it’s incredible.”

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