Dear Besties 💌 BESTIES WRAPPED 2024 🎁 (Best Music, Fashion, Movies & Moments of the Year)

my top songs of 2024 (this was really hard)

Charli XCX - Girl, so confusing featuring Lorde: Brat summer was such a moment but this song in particular was without a doubt the most iconic song to come from 2024! The moment I heard Lorde’s verse I knew this was going to be something so special.

Chappell Roan - Good Luck, Babe!: This one is pure fun. The sass, the confidence, the energy—it’s everything I needed this year. I’m obsessed with the fact a song so explicitly about a lesbian experience topped the charts and became mainstream!

Gracie Abrams- Risk: This song hit me hard. It’s so raw and delicate, like Gracie is sitting right next to you, spilling her heart out. It’s the kind of track that makes you stop and really feel—definitely one of her best.

Sabrina Carpenter - Espresso: I love how effortless this one feels. It’s flirty, catchy, and full of little clever lines that stick with you. I didn’t realize how often I was humming it until it ended up on my top songs.

Gigi Perez - Sailor Song: Gigi Perez is such an exciting new voice, and this track feels so personal. "Sailor Song" is soft, dreamy, and beautifully sapphic, with lyrics that feel like a quiet love letter. It’s amazing to see a rising artist bring this kind of intimacy into their music—I can’t wait to hear more from her.

Griff - Vertigo: This song literally feels like floating in a dream—one moment you’re soaring, the next you’re grounded, catching your breath. It’s spacey, cinematic, and somehow so effortless, pulling you in without trying too hard.

Clairo - Sexy To Someone: Clairo just gets it. This song feels like those quiet, self-reflective moments when you’re overthinking everything but somehow find peace in it. It’s simple but says so much.

Remi Wolf - Soup: Remi’s new album was such a moment this year, and "Soup" is the perfect example of why she’s blowing up right now. It’s funky, chaotic, and so fun—you can just tell she’s fully in her element. Watching her have this breakthrough moment has been so cool, especially since she’s been putting out such bold, playful music.

Lizzy McAlpine - Older: This one feels like a hug and a punch at the same time. Lizzy’s voice is so comforting, but the lyrics are so honest it hurts a little. It’s one of those songs I kept coming back to when I needed to sit with my feelings.

Taylor Swift - Florida!!! (featuring Florence & The Machine): This collab was such a surprise, and it works so well. It’s dreamy and kind of chaotic in the best way—like driving through a thunderstorm with the windows down. Definitely one of the most unique tracks I’ve heard from Taylor.

1. When MUNA dubbed ATG ‘Lesbopalooza’ - We’ll never forget when MUNA came on stage in Lesbopalooza merch with LESBOPALOOZA pictured on the festival big screen. Truly iconic.

2. The Asylum Trend -  You wouldn’t last an hour in the asylum where they raised me… (or this one…) (or this one)

3. Charli XCX announces Girl, so confusing remix with Lorde - This snippet with Lorde’s lyrics as a text rocked the world instantly. Here’s Charli DJ’ing the song for first time ever

4. Chappell Roan singing Pink Pony Club in the car with her parents - Ok this is brand new but automatically makes the best of the year list for being so precious 😭

5. THE KISS HEARD ROUND THE WORLD! Reneé Rapp and Towa Bird have only kissed on stage at two festivals - and they BOTH happen to be All Things Go 😙

6. Janelle Monae’s outfit at ATG NYC - I mean… kinda broke the internet besties

7. I Hate Gay Halloween - We loved this internet/holiday trend. Like this Chappell Roan costume, Challengers movie costume, Lana Del Rey & Marina, Phoebe Bridgers in Silk Chiffon video, Lucy and Julien in Brokeback Mountain

8. Lesbian Myths Debunked - One of our favorite online articles of 2024 in Teen Vogue

moments in fashion this year that shaped our 2024

1. 2024 saw a rise in iconic popstars, but no one had a wardrobe as iconic as Chappell Roan. See some or her outfit highlights in this article (I still cannot decide which is my favorite)

2. Bold colors, quirky accessories, and playful nostalgia became the go-to style statements of the year. From the rise of ‘Brat Summer’ to the return of bag charms, this article dives into the TikTok-driven fashion trends that defined 2024.

3. The 2024 Met Gala served looks we’ll be talking about for years. From bold statements to timeless elegance, these are the outfits that stole the spotlight. Dive into the best-dressed moments of the night!

the best new movies and tv shows from the year

1. Challengers: Challengers was iconic—like, it’s the movie that had everyone talking and shifting the conversation in pop culture this year. This film marked a moment in the cultural zeitgeist, combining sports, romance, and rivalry in a way that feels so fresh and so electric. Luca Guadagnino, a favorite director of mine (I love Call Me by Your Name), once again captures complex emotions with his signature style, weaving beauty into every single frame. It’s a film that feels timeless, even though it’s SO 2024, and I already know it will be referenced for years to come.

2. I Saw The TV Glow: This film hits differently. It’s eerie and surreal, but beneath all the unsettling visuals is such a raw and resonant exploration of identity. The way it captures the feeling of being trans—of living between worlds, of finding yourself in the static and the noise—is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine bring so much heart to their performances, and the story feels like a love letter to queer and trans resilience. It’s not just a movie; it’s a mirror, and its impact on the trans community will stick around for a long time.

3. All Of Us Strangers: Wow. This film broke my heart in the most beautiful way. It’s so raw and tender, exploring grief, love, and connection in a way that feels incredibly personal. Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal have such an undeniable chemistry that you can’t help but feel everything they’re going through. It’s one of those movies where you don’t just watch it—you feel it. Definitely my favorite of the year for how deeply it resonated with me.

BOTW Buffchick

Buffchick (Erin Manion) is a singer-songwriter blending emo indie rock, pop, and folk influences to craft introspective, nostalgic music with unique melodies, atmospheric production, and relatable lyrics. Inspired by artists like Pinegrove, Modern Baseball, and Soccer Mommy, the Syracuse University graduate is dedicated to recording new music and performing as often as possible.

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 What does life look like for you right now?

 Ins and outs for this month? 👑📅🫶

In: double stuf oreos, facebook marketplace, getting what you want, natural hair, not going to work, live music, giant glass jars, running into people from your past on the street

Out: old clothes, small wine glasses, being neighborly (doesn’t work), decaf americanos, friends with benefits (isn’t as fun as u thought), books about women who are sad about men

What’s your favorite hobby right now? What’s a hobby you want to get into this year?🛹🧘‍♀️📷

I have gotten super into crocheting, I’m in the middle of making a quilt!!! Last year I made hats for all of my friends and they were so warm and cute. I’m still super in beginning stages of the quilt because I’ve been so busy!!! But now that the cold months are coming back I’m gonna be going crazy. 

Fashion pieces you’re interested in lately? 👜👡🧥

I love a thin scarf…. I’ve been loving a tight long sleeve as well with low waisted pants… just kind of classic comfy construction worker chic….

Piece of media that’s influenced you 🎼🖼️🎬

One time I wrote a song after I watched an episode of The Legend Of Korra :)

My favorite book I’ve ever read is a biography about Courtney Love called “Courtney Love: The Real Story.” I absolutely loved getting to read about her true experiences as a young girl and woman in music, how her music validates her rage and disappointment in the world around her, and how her experiences have shaped her into such a complicated figure. I also am such a huge fan of her music and lyrics, and I think I try to emulate how she writes about her experiences so honestly and how she uses dark humor to connect with her listeners.

Any interesting/silly/fun recent tour anecdotes? 🎆🤪🙈

When we went to Philly in March I wanted to go to the Italian Market like they do in It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia and haggle with one of the merchants, so I went to this shop and found these amazing candlesticks and they were going for $80 and I brought them down to $20. Score <3

Describe your recent work with a color/mood/season🍂🌨️🌼

I think my album “Showtime” is definitely a fall album. I recorded it with my band last October in Vermont, and it came out this October, so I feel like every song really resonates with colorful foliage, sniffling, soccer breaks, hot toddies, and video games (Mario Kart)

Is there an artist you’ve seen live that blew you away? 🪕🎫🎤

Mitski was the most inspirational performance I’ve ever seen. Her music is like a drug to me. Getting to hear her angelic voice live was one thing, but getting to see the way she incorporates movement into her set was so riveting.

What are you listening to right now?🎧📻💿

My roommate put me on to Wishy, this amazing shoegaze band that I’ve fallen in love with. I’m seeing them tonight in New York!

I also have been on such a jazz kick, I think it’s the fall weather in Brooklyn but I can’t stop listening to Sonny Rollins and Count Basie.

What song/lyric are you most proud of? 📓🪞💌

I’m the most proud of “Show You Something,” because it came out exactly as I had hoped it would. It was like I had this idea for a song and then I snapped my fingers and Jack helped me make it real. It encapsulates every feeling I wanted it to, even as I listen to it 2 years later.

But LYRICALLY my song “alright” is probably the coolest to me. 

“Giving my hair something to sip on/taking care has limits to trip on”

“Yank my hands im done with faking/I’m reading but my body’s aching”

Those were the hardest lines to come up with but I’m so happy with how they came out!

What’s a lyric you think about often?📃🏹💭

“There’s only love, there’s only moving through and trying your best, sometimes it’s not enough, who gives a fuck? All of this will end” – “All of This Will End” by Indigo De Souza

What’s your dream collab?🫂🔮🫧

The Beths :’) I love them so much. To go on tour with them would be an absolute dream.

Top 4 favorite films?🎞️⭐️🎥

1. Wet Hot American Summer

2. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

3. Bridesmaids

4. Back To The Future