The Aces are ready to throw the most fabulous party of the summer — and everyone’s invited. The all-queer pop quartet announced today that their highly anticipated fourth studio album, Gold Star Baby, will be released August 15 via SoundOn. With a shimmer-drenched disco-pop aesthetic, powerful queer representation, and a focus on joy and freedom, Gold Star Baby promises to be this year’s sapphic sonic celebration.
Coinciding with the announcement, The Aces also dropped their third single from the album, “You Got Me”, available for streaming now. A heart-bursting, love-drunk anthem, the track captures the electric rush of falling for someone and the fear of saying the words out loud — until you just can’t help yourself.
A Disco-Pop Sanctuary for Queer Joy
If their introspective 2023 album, I’ve Loved You For So Long, was about grappling with identity and vulnerability, Gold Star Baby is its glittery, liberated counterpart. According to the band, the record is a metaphorical “club in every city,” a secret space known only to those who truly need it — a pulsing dancefloor where queer joy reigns and nothing else matters.
“It’s a strutting, disco ball bowling serve – something undeniably different but also inescapably brilliant,” said one reviewer, praising the band’s daring new sonic direction.
With influences that evoke early 2000s pop divas like the Pussycat Dolls and Spice Girls, The Aces bring a fresh, sapphic spin to an otherwise nostalgic soundscape. The band describes Gold Star Baby as “disco-pop that fills the holes in our hearts,” where fantasy meets emotional truth and every beat is an invitation to dance — or cry, or both.
“You Got Me” — New Single Out Now
The latest single from the album, “You Got Me,” is a dreamy, danceable love letter to that moment just before you confess your feelings — when you’re floating in uncertainty but totally intoxicated by the possibility.
“This song is about that short and sweet period of time when you realize you’re in love but you’re not sure how to tell them,” the band shared in a statement. “We wanted it to sound like the feeling of falling in love — warm, shimmery, bouncy and a little bit of nerves.”
The track is the third to be released from the upcoming album, following “The Magic” and “Jealous,” which have already earned praise for their sharp lyrics, addictive melodies, and palpable confidence. With “You Got Me,” The Aces are three for three — and fans are counting the days until they can hear the rest of the album.
Behind the Music: Who Are The Aces?
Comprised of sisters Cristal and Alisa Ramirez (lead vocals/guitar and drums), Katie Henderson (lead guitar/vocals), and McKenna Petty (bass), The Aces formed in Utah and have been making waves in the indie-pop and queer music scenes since their 2017 debut. Known for their infectious energy, tight harmonies, and unabashed love for the LGBTQ+ community, the band has carved out a unique space in modern pop music.
With over 250 million streams and three albums under their belt, The Aces are more confident than ever. Their music isn’t just for queer listeners — but it centers them, creating space where sapphic stories are told without apology and with full glitter-fueled joy.
A Festival-Filled Summer Ahead
Fans won’t have to wait until August to see the band live. The Aces are hitting the festival circuit this summer, with upcoming performances at Summerfest in Milwaukee, as well as All Things Go festivals in both New York and Washington, D.C.
They recently opened for Chappell Roan at Kentucky Pride and supported Goth Babe on a U.S. tour. With a reputation for electric live shows and devoted fans (especially among LGBTQ+ listeners), their upcoming festival sets are expected to be highlights of the season.
Stay tuned for more tour dates to be announced — including a likely fall headline tour supporting Gold Star Baby.
Aesthetic, Art, and Identity
The album’s artwork — shot by celebrated photographer Dana Trippe — further emphasizes the band’s commitment to queer glam. From high-gloss visual storytelling to euphoric dancefloor-ready choruses, Gold Star Baby is a total-package era for The Aces.
“It’s the feeling of hitting the town with your closest group of friends, with the perfect buzz going, in the new outfit you’ve been scheming up to command any room you’re in,” the band explains. “This record is us on the other side — lighter, freer, and ready to have a damn good time.”
Pre-Save Gold Star Baby Now
Ready to fall in love with The Aces all over again? Gold Star Baby drops August 15, but fans can pre-save the album now via SoundOn.
And don’t forget to stream “You Got Me” today — because nothing says summer romance like queer disco-pop and a chorus you can scream with your whole chest.
