ARM THE DOLLS — A Queer Compilation Full of Energy and Emotion
Some compilations simply gather tracks, while others crystallize a movement. ARM THE DOLLS, the latest release from COMME DANS LES FILMS, belongs to the latter. More than a collection of songs, it’s a manifesto of queer creativity and community power.
Paris-based label COMME DANS LES FILMS, founded by multidisciplinary artist Parfait, presents ARM THE DOLLS: a vibrant and unapologetic compilation celebrating emerging LGBTQIA+ and FLINTA voices from around the world.
Born from an open community call, the project gathers a wide spectrum of sounds, hard-hitting techno, playful club beats, sharp rap verses, and hyperpop melodies into one cohesive release. What stands out is the emotional directness: each track carries both intensity and joy, turning personal stories into dancefloor anthems.
This is music designed to move you, physically and emotionally. The rough textures of underground techno rub shoulders with the glossy hooks of hyperpop, while rap flows cut through the mix with urgency. It’s a record that captures the energy of queer nightlife in its most honest form: loud, proud, and full of fire.
The lineup is as international as it is diverse:
@yasmin_regisford
@betises._
@reine99_
@virage.sound
@kirara.aiff
@helio_or_heaven
@lapenderienoire
@syyler
@sunyste
@jakir0se
@dragana_music_
Released first on Bandcamp and SoundCloud with a full digital rollout on August 22. ARM THE DOLLS is more than a compilation: it’s a platform for queer creativity and a chance for new artists to be heard. All proceeds go directly to the musicians, reinforcing the project’s collaborative spirit.
Energetic, emotional, and forward-looking, ARM THE DOLLS is a perfect summer soundtrack and a statement that queer music is shaping the future of club culture.
If you’re searching for a soundtrack that embodies resilience, joy, and unapologetic self-expression, ARM THE DOLLS is it. Turn up the volume, explore the compilation, and witness the sound of queer futures already unfolding.
