Kai Bosch Sets Sights on Pop Stardom with Elton John’s Endorsement

Kai Bosch’s ascent in the pop music world has been anything but conventional. Earlier this year, while vacationing with family in Greece, Bosch received an Instagram notification that would change his career: Elton John had publicly declared himself a fan, tagging Bosch in a post and sparking a whirlwind of industry attention. The Rocket Man’s endorsement culminated in a FaceTime call and an invitation to appear on John's Apple Music radio show, "Rocket Hour", where John regularly spotlights emerging talent. “The Elton love went from zero to 100, really quick,” Bosch recounted during a recent interview with PinkNews, describing the surreal experience of connecting with one of his lifelong idols and a fellow champion of LGBTQ+ visibility in music .

On the show, Bosch and John bonded over the challenges of growing up gay in small towns—Bosch in rural Cornwall, John in Pinner—and the importance of representation and visibility in pop music. Bosch, who came out at age 14, said, “Since I’ve gotten loud about it, like, ‘Yeah, I’m a f**king sick gay pop star,’ I’m really beginning to find my crowd” .

Bosch’s journey to this moment has been shaped by his decision to move away from melancholic breakup songs toward more joyful, affirming music. Reflecting on this shift, Bosch told Gaydio, “I just got off the back of this tour doing all these kind of dark and sad and spooky breakup songs. And I just got into the studio and I was like, that literally was like the worst year of my life. And singing those songs just like made me so sad.” Inspired by pop icons like Girls Aloud, Marina and the Diamonds, and Katy Perry, Bosch asked himself what would have given his 14-year-old self hope and joy. The answer: unapologetically queer, upbeat pop .

With producer Duncan Mills, Bosch created the EP “Popstar of Your Dreams,” which has catapulted him into industry recognition and earned praise from established artists. His music, including the acclaimed single “Summer Of Love,” blends dance, indie, and electronic pop to capture the euphoria of new love and self-acceptance. “I wrote ‘Summer Of Love’ during last year’s heatwave. It was the beginning of a new relationship for me, and suddenly everything felt like it had so much meaning and purpose. We spent the summer swimming in the Lake District, cat-sitting in Amsterdam, and drinking bottles of wine on my roof—it truly felt like I was back in my body, and I wanted to make a song that would encapsulate that summer forever,” Bosch shared in a recent interview .

Bosch’s mission to be “the world’s biggest gay pop star” is not only personal—it’s political. His growing platform comes at a time when LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream music is expanding, but still faces challenges. By embracing his identity, both in his music and public persona, Bosch is helping to carve out space for more authentic, joyful queer stories in pop culture. His approach stands in contrast to the “sad gay” stereotype that often dominates media portrayals of LGBTQ+ artists; instead, Bosch offers audiences a vision of queer life that is celebratory, resilient, and full of possibility .

Industry heavyweights have taken notice. Bosch’s “Summer Of Love” and follow-up single “Angel” have garnered hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify, signaling not only commercial momentum but also the public’s appetite for inclusive, affirming pop music .

As Bosch’s star rises—with live performances, growing digital presence, and endorsements from icons like Elton John—he is poised to inspire a new generation of LGBTQ+ youth. His story resonates far beyond the music charts: it is a testament to the power of visibility, authenticity, and community in transforming both the industry and the lives of queer people everywhere.

Bosch’s work affirms that pop stardom need not come at the expense of identity. By proudly declaring his ambitions and living his truth, he joins a lineage of artists who have used their platforms to advocate for equality, representation, and joy. His influence is already being felt in the music world, as more artists and fans embrace the possibility of queer happiness as an integral part of pop’s future .