Tag Archives: dance music

Neil Young probably never envisioned having a #1 dance chart hit, but two years after its initial 1990 UK release, America met a pre-Sarah Cracknell Saint Etienne via their cover.

Jared reports at Allure Of Sound: Xelle, a group made up of JC Cassis, Rony Goffer and drag sensation Mimi Imfurst, have released the music video for their catchy new single “Invincible.” This is not your average pop music video; it actually has a powerful anti-bullying message. Proceeds from the sale of “Invincible,” which it out now on iTunes, will …

Today’s Swag Tuesday prize is two tickets to Evolution Of A Dancer, this Sunday’s epic ten-hour journey through the history of gay dance music. Starring legendary DJs Susan Morabito, Michael Fierman, and John Ceglia, the party takes place at Le Poisson Rouge in Manhattan’s West Village. Doors open at 6pm and the aural excursion begins with the ’70s music of …

Rocky Horror, techno beats, hot boys, and a drag queen look-a-like. If all that doesn’t tell you the demo that Ms. Estefan is going for with her new album, you can decide during tonight’s appearance at Chelsea’s Splash Bar.

Blowoff will bust its sweaty, furry self into Chelsea’s Highline Ballroom this Friday. Doors open at 11:30pm. Advance tickets here. This party will probably sell out.

Get your big game on with this special super jam from hot NYC DJ Bill Pfeiffer! Setlist. Podcasts. Facebook. UPCOMING GIGS: This mix was recorded live at Friday’s Sugar Daddy one-off party at Union Fridays at Monster. Catch Billy at his occasional “Body Rock” party at Rockbar and check Billy’s other mixes and tracks on his Urban Gardens, Inc. labels’s …

Three Madge posts in a row! Super gay!

As the critics eviscerate Lana Del Rey’s apparently disastrous debut album, here’s a great Young Professionals cover of her hit single. More on their Facebook page.

One of these guys is Joe Goddard from Hot Chip, one of the few bands I’ve really liked in the last couple of years. The 2 Bears album was released today on iTunes UK. The physical CD comes out next week, apparently also in the UK only.(Tipped by JMG reader Aaron)

When Amanda Lear put out a new single last year, I wrote: Back in the 70’s, it was a rare night at a gay bar if you didn’t hear at least one Amanda Lear song, especially if you were watching a drag show. Orlando’s late legendary Miss P was particularly fond of Lear’s smash, Enigma, which lives on my iPod …

Jump-start your weekend with this kicking Latin-tinged vocal house mix from New York’s Sin Morera! Setlist. Facebook. Twitter. UPCOMING GIGS: Winter Music Conference, Miami (March 16th) Club Taboo, Singapore (April) Life Ball, Vienna (May 20th), PREVIOUSLY ON JMG: DJ Herbie James. DJ Paul Ferrer. DJ Dave Huge. NOTE: This is the fourth in the revived JMG Weekend Mix series in …

A favorite of 1977, but I still prefer the original.

UPDATE: The player for this clip seems to be crashing some Chrome browsers so I’ve removed it. Hit the link for the song. St. Etienne releases their first new album since 2005 on March 3rd. You can download this great advance track for free by joining the band’s mailing list. You can really tell this is Kylie’s producer. Love it.

The flipside was Genius Of Love. It’s OK, I’ve overstood.

Shake off the snow and ice with this hot vocal house mix by Fort Lauderdale’s popular DJ Herbie James. Setlist. Website. Podcasts. UPCOMING GIGS: Fridays & Saturdays @ Ramrod. PREVIOUSLY ON JMG: DJ Paul Ferrer. DJ Dave Huge. NOTE: This is the third in the revived JMG Weekend Mix series in which we highlight major national and up-and-coming DJ talent. …

Happy and sad to see Mr. Noodle. (Tipped by JMG reader Daddy Ray)

I have a feeling this NYC-based duo is gonna be huge. This song is reportedly inspired by Patty Hearst’s message to her parents while she was on the lam with the SLA. “Tell them I’m smiling and send my greetings.”

Turn up the volume on your weekend with this pumping disco-house vocal mix from popular NYC DJ Paul Ferrer. Setlist. Website. Podcasts. Facebook. RESIDENCY: The NYC Eagle every Sunday from 5pm to 10pm. On the roof in the summertime or down and dirty on the first floor when weather doesn’t permit. PREVIOUSLY ON JMG: DJ Dave Huge. NOTE: This is …

And all of her other “jobs.”

This clip’s been floating around for a few months, but the track has suddenly become inescapable around New York City. On Sunday we noticed lots of bar patrons holding their phones up to run that “what is that song” app thingy. Super very NSFW.