Justin Tranter Is Writing Music to Celebrate Pride Every Day
, which documents drag culture and stars Bob the Drag Queen, Shangela, and Eureka O’Hara, has also been critically praised since its premiere in April. Tranter and co-writer Diamond, a black transgender singer-songwriter, both wanted the track to elevate queer voices.
Fortunately, the woman who replaced the ex-Warner exec, Katie Vinten, saw something in Tranter’s vision. Tranter played for Vinten the band’s latest album, which was more alternative/pop than the Seventies glam rock vibe of its earlier projects, and Vinten was more interested in the frontperson’s talent in songwriting.
On top of that, there weren’t a lot of openly queer people in writing rooms. There were often uncomfortable moments and homophobic comments. “It was shocking to me how bro-y this side of the music business is,” Tranter says. “When you’re in a band, you create your own world. In the songwriting world, you need to work with every A&R and every manager, you need to try to collaborate with every person you come across.
In 2018 — when they weren’t busy writing for the likes of Dua Lipa, Camila Cabello, Marshmello, Kesha — Tranter co-founded Facet, a record label and publishing company, with Katie Vinten and in partnership with Warner Records and Warner/Chappell. The duo thinks of it as an “inclusive community” that signs, develops, and mentors artists and songwriters of all demographics.
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