Trans Music Monday (2026 August 3): Zand

Artist: Zand (they/them)

Why?

Zand describes their music as "Ugly Pop," bringing agressive elements of industrial, hyperpop, hip-hop, and electronic while still being danceable with hooks and great beats. Thing is, if you hear a Zand song, you know it's a Zand song the moment it hits your ears in my experience, bringing something distinct and delicious through their voice and the texture of their beats and sounds.

Where to start?

There's a decent chance you already have! Zand created the opening theme to season 2 of Arcane (the animated series), "Cocktail Molotov." It is catching, upbeat, and damn fine workout song.

https://youtu.be/CvgR2TFIHSc?si=uOZY_nAcgj-GmFQX

Another song I love is "Slut Money," which talks unapologetically about sex work, the fucked up way sex workers get treated, and the power of owning one's sex. Plus, there are not enough songs about supporting sex workers.

https://youtu.be/Wz7ZGaTgjwQ?si=iGbK8U0u3pRZ1h4b

My favorite song, and a bit of a personal empowerment anthem when I need it, is "DTF" - a celebration of one's own sexiness and the power we take in our pleasure. This is best encapsulated by the great line, "I'm just down to fuck me."

https://youtu.be/fFCv3tw5790?si=FS4kWDq3fKMGJjkU