Years & Years bound to the top of the UK charts in 2015 with their fourth single "King",  the band's unapologetically queer frontman Olly Alexander sitting proudly at the helm. Their debut album Communion shortly followed, an 18-strong cavalcade that spawned a total of seven (!) singles and global recognition among straight and gay fans alike.As the band started to make traction, so Alexander began to use his ever-growing platform to speak candidly but fluently about mental health, sexuality and identity. This episode, Andy and Drew use Communion to frame a discussion on the band's trajectory and the importance of contemporary queer role models. We mention Alexander's speech during Years & Years' set at Glastonbury 2019 which can be viewed here, and his open letter regarding the "Desire" music video here.Be sure to listen to this episode's playlist, filled to the brim with all the synth-pop bops. We’re still recording remotely, so do forgive any discrepancies in recording quality. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to Aural Fixation wherever you find your podcasts. Follow us on Facebook, like us on Instagram, and email us on email.