Disco
Introducing dance-pop outfit The Real Mack The Knife
Although they’re making music behind a veil, The Real Mack The Knife are all about pushing the message of love and unity. The outfit’s style is disco-influenced dance-pop music. The song “Venezia Vibe” captures their style perfectly. It’s invigorating, nostalgic, and was created as a tribute to Piccolo Mondo, the oldest and only disco dance club […]Services Marketplace - Listings, Bookings & Reviews
Eric Papilaya shares “Beat That Feeling” alongside two other tracks; listen
“Beat That Feeling” is one of the songs added to Aipate‘s New Release Friday playlist last week. This funky disco/pop jam is from Eric Papilaya, an artist and producer hailing from Austria. A lively and invigorating track, it infuses various music styles, including R&B, soul and blues. “Beat That Feeling” was bundled with two other […]Services Marketplace - Listings, Bookings & Reviews
Daft Punk release Random Access Memories (Drumless Edition)
The re-release arrives at the 10-year anniversary of their final studio album, and follows the recent release of a deluxe version. Daft Punk Release Random Access Memories (Drumless Edition): Stream Emma Carey
A “360° Disco” Is Going Down In One of Manchester’s Most Historic Cathedrals
The bar for post-pandemic live music experiences has never been higher. On February 10th, an “epic electronic disco” will take place at the Manchester Cathedral, one of the most historic chapels in England. The building was originally founded in 1421 as a parish church before becoming a cathedral over 400 years later in 1847, according to The Journal of Ecclesiastical History. Produced by JBM Music, the unique show is part of 360 Beats and Fever’s “360°” series, which offers “clubbing experiences in exceptional locations such as cathedrals, concord planes, landmarks and rooftops while the DJ plays in the centre of the room.” The historic Manchester Cathedral. David Dixon Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Techno, disco and house music wil...
Disco Fever In LA: Insomniac Gears Up for Inaugural “Disco Trip” Event
It’s time for Los Angeles to catch some disco fever. Insomniac’s Day Trip brand is bringing the boogie to Downtown Los Angeles with the first-ever Disco Trip event. On Saturday, November 5th, dance music fans over the age of 21 can grab their flare pants and go-go boots and head to Grand Park to see Purple Disco Machine, Jayda G, Derrick Carter and more. Day Trip was launched in 2018 with one simple premise: “house music all day.” Since its inception, the brand has thrown dozens of open-air day parties as well as two large-scale music festivals in 2021 and 2022. Day Trip expanded with the creation of its nocturnal counterpart, Night Trip, which takes their music taste to nightclubs. Now we’re looking forward to seeing Disco Trip flourish within the robust Insomniac ecosys...
Chart-Topping Duo LF System Drop Groovy House Track, “Hungry (For Love)”
Hot on the heels of their chart-topping single “Afraid to Feel,” British house music duo LF System have returned with yet another groovy record, “Hungry (For Love).” A toe-tapping house rhythm, bubbly disco synths and soulful vocal combine for a rapturous and vibrant tune. With such a captivating and versatile sound, this record can be played anywhere from clubs and festivals to rollerskating rinks and restaurants. “The love and support we’ve had over the past year has been absolutely wild and we’re over the moon to be sharing more music with you all,” LF System writes. “The tune has had a class response to it every time we’ve played it and we’re so happy it’s properly out for everyone to listen from all over the world.” Scroll to Continue Recommended Art...
The 100-Year-Old Grandmother of a Radio DJ Shared Her Favorite Electronic Songs—And Her Taste Is Impressive
On a recent radio show, DJ and Worldwide FM host Helfetica showed that the unifying power of electronic music spans multiple generations of listeners. Case in point: Helfetica brought her 100-year-old grandmother onto the show to discuss her impressions of electronic music, as well as her favorite records. While there’s often an impression the elderly are set in their ways, Helfetica describes her grandmother—affectionately referred to as “OB”—as “staggeringly open minded.” OB has twin passions in jazz and electronic music, and the two worlds oftenn converge on her favorite records, such as the ethereal Floating Points and Pharaoh Sanders collaboration, “Movement 1.” The two discussed their connection with a wide variety of electronic genres r...
ABBA to Return with First Album in 40 Years, Share Two New Songs: Stream
Who had the return of disco on their 2021 Bingo card? ABBA have announced their return with their first new album in 40 years, Voyage. Hear the first two songs from the comeback effort, “I Still Have Faith in You” and “Don’t Shut Me Down,” below. Voyage is due out November 5th via Capitol Records. It marks the disco pop icons’ first studio album since dropping The Visitors in 1981. Recording took place at band member Benny Anderson’s Riksmixningsverket studio in Stockholm, with the first sessions taking place back in 2018. In fact, ABBA have been teasing a return since returning to the studio. Originally, two songs were to debut as part of a hologram concert meant for TV broadcast. Then came word that at least five tracks had been recorded in 2019, with plans to drop the new mate...
Foo Fighters Have Dropped a Disco Album: Listen
Foo Fighters‘ new Bee Gees tribute band—yes, this is real—have dropped their debut album, Hail Satan. While the arrival of Dee Gees feels like a fever dream, there’s no denying how well they’re filling these new dancing boots. When Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl first announced the new venture, he shocked fans by revealing that his drumming inspirations during his early years in Nirvana were actually disco pioneers. Hail Satan is a full circle moment, featuring four Bee Gees covers, a rework of Andy Gibb’s “Shadow Dancing,” and five live versions of songs frok Medicine Midnight, the band’s most recent studio album. The album arrives shortly after a sold-out, full capacity show at Madison Square Garden. Sadly, that ho...
Foo Fighters’ Debut as the “Dee Gees” Is a Fun Foray Into the Legacy of the Bee Gees
In a clip from his new Paramonut+ docuseries From Cradle to Stage, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl tells Pharrell Williams that he ripped off old disco and funk songs when coming up with his drum parts for Nirvana’s Nevermind. And while his hard rock ethos has always been present, Grohl has been outspoken in the past about his appreciation for ‘70s pop, disco, R&B and funk. This time, however, the Foos are taking that appreciation one step further with Hail Satin, their debut EP as the Dee Gees, which is out today (July 17th) exclusively on vinyl for Record Store Day. Hail Satin sees the Foo Fighters taking on five classic Bee Gees songs (“You Should Be Dancing,” “Night Fever,” “Tragedy,” “Shadow Dancing,” and “More Than A Woman”) and bringing their own unique spin to them under a dis...
The Day Disco Died: Remembering the Unbridled Chaos of “Disco Demolition Night”
On this day in 1979, a fun MLB promotional event quickly devolved into the most infamous and controversial event in disco history. In the late 70s, dance-oriented disco was one of the most popular musical genres in the United States. Seminal films such as Saturday Night Fever and Disco Godfather greatly influenced the music scene, while artists like the Bee Gees, ABBA, KC and the Sunshine Band, and Donna Summer became repeated record plays for many. While disco provided a fun, novel outlet and style of dress to many people, it sparked major backlash from fans of rock music. Critics at the time often feared that the rise of the disco would quickly lead to a decay in rock after disco albums dominated the 21st Grammy Awards in 1978. When Chicago’s WDAI-FM switched from rock to disc...
Dave Grohl Says He Lifted Drumming Techniques From Early Disco Pioneers During Nirvana Years
Foo Fighters surprised the music world last week after revealing they were working on covering several Bee Gees hits under a new disco alias they’re calling the Dee Gees. As the dust continues to settle, frontman Dave Grohl—who spent four years as the drummer for legendary rock band Nirvana—has added some additional context to the forthcoming music, revealing that he derived inspiration from disco since the early days of his career. As NME notes, Grohl’s illuminating comments came in a new interview with Pharrell Williams. “I can’t read music. I couldn’t then, and I still can’t now. All I wanted to do was be in a line of drummers all playing drums,” Grohl said. “If you listen to Nevermind, the Nirvana record, I pulled so much stuff from The Gap Band, and ...
