Kiss Kiss (XX) My Arse: Holly Valance Song Unavailable

The Viral Fallout: "Kiss Kiss (XX) My Arse" Disappears from Apple Music

In a move that has reignited the Australian culture wars, the controversial "anti-woke" anthem "Kiss Kiss (XX) My Arse"—a collaboration between former pop star Holly Valance and One Nation leader Pauline Hanson—has been pulled from Apple Music.

The track, released on January 26, 2026, to coincide with Australia Day and the launch of Hanson’s A Super Progressive Movie, initially surged to the top of the iTunes best-seller charts before abruptly becoming unavailable for streaming.

A Controversial Reimagining

The song is a parody of Valance’s 2002 global hit "Kiss Kiss." However, rather than the playful pop lyrics of the original, the 2026 version features pointed political commentary. The lyrics explicitly target gender identity and progressive politics, with lines such as "not all ladies have ovaries" and "I’ll never be a him, or them or they."

While the song was framed by Hanson as a "satirical strike against snowflake culture," LGBTQIA+ advocacy groups and cultural commentators quickly labeled the track as transphobic, citing its mockery of pronouns and transgender identity.

Chart Success vs. Streaming Removal

The song’s trajectory was as follows:

• January 26, 2026: Released on iTunes; hits #1 on the paid download charts within hours.

• January 28, 2026: Critics and social media users report the song for "hate speech" and "harmful content."

• January 29, 2026: Apple Music officially removes the track. Users searching for the song are met with "Content Unavailable" errors.

While the song topped the iTunes chart (which measures individual paid downloads), it struggled to gain momentum on major streaming platforms like Spotify, where it reportedly failed to reach the top 100 before the backlash intensified.

The Artists Respond

Holly Valance, who has recently been vocal about her shift toward conservative politics, described the recording process as "hysterically funny" and framed the project as a "social experiment." Pauline Hanson, meanwhile, leveraged the removal as further evidence of what she calls "woke censorship," claiming that "the elites are terrified of a catchy tune."

Conversely, the Australian music industry has largely distanced itself from the project. Legendary acts like the Hoodoo Gurus and Colin Hay (Men at Work) issued statements condemning One Nation’s use of music to spread "toxic nonsense."

Where the Song Stands Now

As of mid-February 2026, the song remains unavailable on Apple Music and has not been eligible for the official ARIA Charts due to its removal and insufficient streaming data. However, the music video remains active on Hanson’s "Please Explain" YouTube channel, continuing to rack up views amidst the ongoing debate over free speech versus digital safety standards.

Source - https://thenightly.com.au/culture/music/kiss-kiss-xx-my-arse-transphobic-holly-valance-pauline-hanson-song-unavailable-on-apple-music--c-21461945

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