I’m all for more queer anthems — but that means holding every song to a high standard, not giving a pass for being a soundalike. Charlotte Lawrence’s “Boys Like You” borrows so heavily from Hayley Kiyoko’s “Sleepover” it’s less a tribute than a rerun.
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https://songreading.wordpress.com/2025/07/19/boys-like-you-why-be-the-next-hayley-kiyoko-when-you-can-be-the-first-charlotte-lawrence/