DJ F Monday makes a bold introduction to the music world with his debut single, "Maybe I'm Gay," a buoyant alt-pop anthem that not only entertains but also uplifts and emboldens. The song makes it clear that it's not merely a debut, but a gesture. Equal parts personal and universal, "Maybe I'm Gay" speaks to anyone who has ever felt different, othered, and on the outskirts and turns those feelings into a jubilant embrace of identity and self-acceptance.
The song is taken from F Monday's forthcoming songform-happy protest pop album, "The Gift," which is out 10 October 2025. Grounded in alt-pop production, the track sounds like an intoxicating mix of the best pop hooks, soulful inflections, and personal, earnest storytelling that is impossible to escape from the moment you hear it, with F Monday's voice capturing a warmth and an honesty that makes you feel like you're hearing the song in the comfort of your own space, but also somehow amongst a thriving hub of people, two things that don't come together as well as they should in the world of songwriting.
"Maybe I'm Gay" delves into the path of self-discovery and the nuanced boundaries that define the LGBTQIA+ community. The song is about his experience as a cisgender gay man who has felt excluded, even in queer spaces, and has ultimately come to embrace himself, which was very much a reflection of his own journey. That honesty coalesces into an experience on the track that feels like a conversation, a united territory for all who struggle with their own sense of belonging. Aside from the sentimental value, there is a substantial philanthropic aspect to "The Gift." Profits from the sale of the album will go to Alzheimer's Research UK, a cause particularly close to F Monday's heart.
The artist, who lost his own mother and a beloved aunt to dementia, harnesses his grief to purpose, setting out not only to make a difference but also, along the way, to spread his art. "I don't want future generations to witness or experience dementia. Let's find the cure.,'" he said, adding another layer of a socially conscious commitment to the project and increasing its impact. Maybe I'm Gay" is an invitation to embrace bold openness, celebrate individuality, and acknowledge that there is beauty in being queer. With this release, F Monday has firmly cemented himself as an artist who can seamlessly weave soul, activism, and irresistible alt-pop energy into a sound all his own. "The Gift" is shaping up to be as much a musical journey as a film, and "Maybe I'm Gay" is a perfect first look at this radiant world.
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