I think Jay Brannan is the best thing that happened in 00s music after 2005. He sings, plays the guitar and writes his own songs.
He is gay, but he is not showing off with that unlike some others. He said he would prefer to be taken as a musician who happens to be gay,
than as 'gay icon'. Kudos to him! By the way I'm not gay, but I think he's very tallented. Way m,ore than some overrated singers like Justin Timberlake and James blunt.
I hope thatB Jay makes it big one day, he deserves it for being a singer that happens to be gay rather than being a gay, who happens to be a singer. There IS a difference - the second type use their sexuality for marketing.
All he needs is a chance.

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By the way (if you're wondering) - I'm not gay. I hate all those stereotypes like 'Oh, look, he listens to that gay guy, then he must be a gay, too!'.
Such things look pretty dumb in the 21st century. That's like those dumb guys that say dance music was gay. I just happen to like good music. Jay actually sings, unlike other singers popular now that rely heavily on autotune. His music has soul.

Have you heard something from him?

Is he a popular singer?  I know my music, but this name I do not recognize

Well, his songs are kinda indie+pop blend. They have a guitar sound, which I like. I prefer hearing real instruments.

Don't think, that I ever heard of him. But then again, I kind of like Michael Buble, one of my favorite singers of the moment.