Olly Alexander

Olly Alexander is from the band Years and Years, and he is another artist that is very open with his sexuality.

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Years and Years’ single “Sanctify” sounds similar to Britney Spears’ “I’m a Slave 4 U,” and it compares queerness with holiness by characterizing it to be sacred instead of the old view of it being a sin. The song also explores how Alexander wants to help people explore their sexuality.

The song also explores how Alexander wants to help people explore their sexuality.

Alexander also enjoys speaking about something that is very important to speak about in the LGBTQ community: mental health. Having gone through anxiety and depression himself, he wants to encourage people to talk about their issues and to not be afraid. He also wants there to be more acceptance and conversation about queers of color.

His music video for the song “Desire” includes representation of people of color in the LGBTQ community.

And like Harry Styles, Alexander is not afraid to express himself and he enjoys wearing androgynous or more feminine clothing.

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