LE SSERAFIM’s Spaghetti featuring J-Hope might just be the song that changed my mind — catchy, fun, and unexpectedly addictive.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 is officially premiering on January 3rd, 2026, and this season already feels major. With 14 queens, an older and more polished cast, the franchise’s first-ever mother and daughter duo competing together, and a stacked guest judge lineup featuring Cardi B, Teyana Taylor, and more — Season 18 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons yet. Here are my early favorites and first impressions based on the queens’ press interviews.

Rediscovering Disclosure through their new single Deeper featuring Leon Thomas — a track that brings back the nostalgic, hypnotic energy of their early hits like Latch.

A surprise discovery on Hitz.fm leads me to NYK’s I’m the Worst — a polished, nostalgic, late 00’s-sounding track by a homegrown Malaysian artist from Penang.

Bones snatching the Drag Race UK Season 7 crown felt like the most predictable yet satisfying moment of the season. From week one, the writing was already on the werkroom wall, though I’ll forever be pressed about Paige Three missing that finale spot. Still, Bones delivered a deserved win — even if the franchise seriously needs to address its seven-season streak of zero POC winners. Meanwhile, over in Canada, I’m still recovering from Paolo getting the pork chop!