RiVERSE don’t just make pop music—they make space.
Ahead of the release of their new single “Lovin’ Me Down” on November 20, the queer pop collective are stepping into their most intentional era yet. The track arrives as the first chapter of their forthcoming EP, Humanity In Volume, due December 1, 2025, released in honor of World AIDS Day. It’s a project rooted not only in sound, but in lived experience, advocacy, and survival.
Comprised of Justice (formerly known as Dizz), Khadija, Zak and Monroe, RiVERSE exist at the intersection of artistry and activism. As a collective of queer, BIPOC and plus-size artists, their presence alone challenges long-standing norms within pop music—but Humanity In Volume pushes that disruption further, confronting HIV stigma, celebrating resilience, and redefining what it means to live loudly and truthfully.
With nearly one million followers across platforms, RiVERSE have cultivated a global audience drawn not just to their sound, but to their honesty. Their mission—to “represent the underrepresented”—is not branding rhetoric; it’s woven into every chapter of their story.
That story has not been without hardship. Justice’s decision to come out as HIV positive marked a pivotal moment for the group, transforming their platform into a tool for education, visibility and awareness in a culture that still too often treats HIV as taboo. Rather than retreat, RiVERSE leaned in—using their voice to normalize conversations around status, health and dignity.
At the same time, Monroe’s journey through a thyroid cancer diagnosis in 2022, which nearly cost her her voice, reshaped the group’s relationship with vulnerability and endurance. Zak’s upcoming eight-year sobriety anniversary adds another layer of depth to a project that speaks openly about healing, accountability and growth. These aren’t side narratives—they are the emotional architecture of Humanity In Volume.
Musically, RiVERSE continue to blur boundaries. Best known for their hit “BaeBeeBoo” from the acclaimed sophomore album Poison IV, the group have also recently gone viral for their K-pop covers, amassing over six million views and introducing their ethos to entirely new audiences. It’s pop that’s playful, polished and deeply intentional—joy used as resistance rather than escape.
“Lovin’ Me Down” sets the tone for what’s to come: pop music that doesn’t dilute its message to be palatable, but instead amplifies truth at full volume. With Humanity In Volume, RiVERSE aren’t asking for permission to be heard—they’re creating a world where being seen, loved and represented is non-negotiable.
In an industry still catching up to the realities of the communities it profits from, RiVERSE stand as proof that visibility, advocacy and chart-ready pop can—and should—coexist.
This is not just a release.
It’s a statement.
