Samsara’s “PUT ‘EM UP!” and School Tour Redefine Pop Activism in 2025
Samsara’s May 30 single “PUT ‘EM UP!” leads the way in a new wave of queer visibility, education, and empowerment.
Queer pop artist and trans trailblazer Samsara is setting a powerful new standard in music and advocacy. With her new single “PUT ‘EM UP!” dropping May 30 and a first-of-its-kind UK school tour underway, Samsara is turning up the volume on change.
With lyrics aimed at those silenced or marginalized, the single is a sonic manifesto. “This song is for anyone who’s ever been told to sit down or stay quiet,” Samsara states. “PUT ‘EM UP!’ is about standing your ground and celebrating who you are—loudly.”
She’s not just making music—she’s making history. As the first openly trans artist to tour UK schools, Samsara is building spaces where conversations about identity, bullying, and mental health are normalized, inclusive, and celebratory.
“I’m not just here to perform—I’m here to make sure the next generation doesn’t feel invisible,” she shares.
Samsara’s artistry is rooted in lived experience. Raised between Asia and Australia, she brings an expansive worldview and creative resume that includes styling, songwriting, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and digital media for Vogue Hong Kong.
From the fierce to the vulnerable (like her upcoming track “Venomous”), Samsara is using every tool she has to carve a bold space in pop—and in hearts. PUT ‘EM UP! is more than a single. It’s a declaration.