Jimmy Somerville Returns
Jimmy Somerville has released the new video for “Some Wonder” from his new album Homage – out on 9th March.
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DISCOPATH at DISCO
This year, in honour of the world’s favourite hallowed holiday, and the decade in which not only DISCO was born,
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Bent America – We Are Young
“Bad” girl Vassy has had a phenomenal year! Her David Guetta and Showtek- produced EDM rebel anthem, “Bad” (http://youtu.be/0Tue1dqgSx4
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Eurovision Song Contest Radio
Bent would like to welcome ESC Radio to its site as it broadcasts across Europe 24/7. The Eurovision Song Contest
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The Joy of Disco Hits Soho
Soho will be dancing to a different beat this summer following the recent launch of Disco, an underground
Read moreDance Trax – Iain Macloud
Having been our resident in-house house DJ for a number of years, we wish Jason Guy all the best
Read moreDonna Summer – RIP
There have been many ‘diva’ disco singers – some worthy of the name, others mere pretenders. Donna Summer was
Read more“TEXTING ON THE DANCE FLOOR”
Jonny “The Gay Pimp” McGovern’s career began in 2003 with DIRTY GAY HITS, a collection of hilarious gay themed
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The voice of an Angelo
By Gordon Hopps Angelo represents a new direction for pop music. Taking lyrical inspiration from ancient mythology and transforming
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Travel – Hot in Ottawa!
It may be winter in the Canadian capital, but Ottawa’s history, culture and men leave Adrian Gillan all in a
Read moreArise Zack Knight
Zack Knight, British born of Eastern descent is the UK’s newest “homegrown” multi-talented singer, songwriter and producer. At 21 he
Read moreWorldPride
While East London is gearing up for the Olympics and Buckingham Palace prepares for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Soho is
Read morePUMPS UP THE JAM -America’s Six-Inch Obsession
By Todd Hamilton On any given night at Mr. Black in Los Angeles, ten or more men can be seen
Read moreGender – what the f@ck!
By Adam Lowe Recording artists don’t come more alternative than DragChrist – the names rhetorical. John Waters kitsch starlet Divine
Read moreALBUMS – JAN 2012 by Adam Lowe
CANYONS Keep Your Dreams 16th January Canyon have publicly away from producing an album of ‘dance songs’. Keep
Read moreBED OF MOSES
American Connection by Randy Myer Moses is not afraid to turn conventional on its ear. In his new album, Predictions,
Read moreSimon Walton
Simon Walton is an openly gay singer/ songwriter from Brighton and he believes that lyrics should not hide one’s
Read moreGetting sexy in Salt Lake City
Ushered onto the global stage by the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, Salt Lake City might still be best known as
Read moreIn the eye of the beholder
Beauty is a Pop/R&B solo artist from Liverpool with an ability to write catchy songs that instantly get stuck in
Read moreQUEER HIP HOP NATION
By Edward Jonas Coleman and Jackson Vrana make up the controversial band, Elephant – the only white, twin
Read moreDavid Ducasse
David Ducasse shot to fame when he appeared with Scooch – the fabulous foursome who in 2007 represented the UK
Read moreJohan’s Blog – Everyone… do the Hustlaball
This party’s not one for divas. This party’s just about one thing: sex! The Hustlaball in Berlin – the biggest
Read moreTOP 10 REASONS TO DRAG UP
Because you’re too damn fabulous to be restrained by the range of clothes in the men’s section at H&M.
Read moreDazzlin’ Dallas – not your verage Western cowtown
Live Large. Think Big. That’s the Dallas marketing slogan and one on which the metropolis delivers in true Texan style.
Read moreTellin’ Tales – Terry George
Some say that you should never meet your heroes because you may be disappointed, so it was with a
Read moreGLASGAY! 2011
Scotland’s annual celebration of queer culture. This year in a slightly more modest programme, we celebrate and question our
Read moreBursting out all over
‘Sunburst’ is Cicada’s third album, following this year’s ‘Fast Cars’ and the forthcoming ‘Come Together’. Musically, Aaron and Alex have
Read moreSo you think you’re a man…?
By Paul Johnston The music swelled to a fantastic crescendo and the diva’s voice took on even more drama. The
Read moreAlbums: April 2011
KNIGHTS OF THE PLAYBOY MANSION Bob Sinclar & Dimitri from Paris 4th April Dimitri from Paris and Bob Sinclar performed
Read moreIn De-Niall
We at Bent love gay role models. Especially ones with real talent, as opposed to designer fringes styled after the
Read moreSisters Are Doing It For Themselves
By Simon Savidge The Pipettes last graced our airwaves with the wonderful ‘Pull Shapes’ (which makes you want to dance
Read moreJohan: Sometimes it’s better to just stay in bed!
Maybe you know the feeling. There are days you just want to forget. Days when everything goes wrong and you
Read moreUh-Oh it’s Kyrah
Now female singers are only allowed a single name, let Bent introduce the latest US import, self-confessed drama queen and
Read moreJohan’s Blog – the sun is back again
Gym…it’s a tonic At last, the sun is back again. No more snow! Instead, warm temperatures and guys wearing shorts
Read moreAll Loved up
Sharon O’Love is a member of an exclusive ‘Female DJ’ group. In a career spanning almost 20 years, 2010 looks
Read moreAnything goes – Bleeding success and Zebra pants
You may have heard the rather fantastic power chord version of Leona Lewis’s ‘Bleeding Love’ by Mirrorkicks as it sends
Read moreWhatever – Rodrigo Moratto
He’s cute, has those Latino good looks and South American flare as well as a pretty infectious new single called
Read moreSharp for 15 years! By Jason Guy
2009 is the fifteenth anniversary of the Sharp Boys foray into the music industry as a partnership. It was December
Read moreA great cup of tea – By Jeremy Song
I just want to share my first experience of sex with another guy and it wasn’t until I was at
Read moreTake Me Back To Tel Aviv (Israel)
It’s fair to say that since August, when a lone gun-man shot dead two young gay lads and injured 10
Read moreFilthy Rich
As a talented Producer/DJ Filthy Rich’s innovative sound has made him undeniably one of the country’s finest DJs today. A
Read moreBWO – Music for all occasions
“I love BWO, Alexander Bard is absolutely mad, he has written one of the world’s best pop songs of the
Read moreLearning a Lesson – By Trey Lefferson
“Disco is not dead,” declares Barton. “I hear a lot of music on the radio today that is very clearly
Read moreBarcelona Circuit Festival 2009
The Spanish Matinee Group famous for its parties in Barcelona, Ibiza and around the world, now organise what has become
Read moreRussia, Peace & a crate full of Coke
Serge Devant is one of the most exciting new stars to emerge in the world of electronic music in the
Read moreFreaks, Miami and Whitney
Cevin Fisher remains one of the world’s most respected DJs & house producers – one of the very select few
Read moreHoliday Dos and Don’ts
Holiday dos and don’ts Do Get a tan, so you can show up all those fake-baked nancy-boys what it’s all
Read moreAdvice for gay travellers
Advice for gay travellers The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), said: “This year, hundreds of Brits will be travelling to
Read moreTerry George, Does money make you happy?
It’s strange but since appearing on Secret Millionaire the second question I’m always asked is “Does money make you happy?”
Read moreDanny Tenaglia
DANNY TENAGLIA Danny Tenaglia is the master of progressive garage, hailing from the supercool nightclubs of New York. You might
Read moreSharleen Spiteri
SHARLEEN SPITERI Stepping aside from her work with Texas for a moment, the poster-girl for low-key sex appeal and headstrong
Read moreMC Envy: Making Boys Envious
Making Boys Envious Gay and rapping isn’t something that you put together that often, Simon Savidge caught up with MC
Read moreStrictly Ballroom
Strictly Ballroom Jamie Thomson is a cutting-edge new choreographer for New English Contemporary Ballet, and he takes a moment out
Read moreBasshunter
He Once Was An Asshunter… Basshunter hit our radio airways earlier this year and debuted straight at number one. However
Read moreTravel – Scandaniva
Europride It was London’s turn in 2007 but this year’s biggest pride festival in Europe is in Stockholm, Adam Tamsett
Read moreTravel – Barcelona – Eurofun
Eurofun Barcelona has become Europe’s most popular short break destination thanks to its superb location on the Mediterranean, its vibrant
Read moreQueen’s Day 2008
Queen’s Day 2008 by ChrisGeary.com If you only visit Amsterdam once in your life, make sure your visit coincides with
Read moreFeature – Worst enemy
Are gay men their own worst enemy? By Gareth Rhys Chapman I’ve just come back from the States, where I
Read moreArmin Van Buuren
He’s Number One Aged just 31, Armin Van Buuren has been named number one in the prestigious DJ Top 100
Read moreQuentin Harris
Quentin Harris – He’s good looking, gay, extremely talented and has his own gay night in New York called ‘kiss
Read moreTravel – Lanzarote
Lay me in Lanzarote! OD’d on Gran Can? Adrian Gillan gets sweaty on volcanic Lanzarote, the northernmost Canary! You’ll soon
Read moreTravel – Spatacus
Spartacus International Gay Guide 2008 The classic gay travel planner is back and has been fully updated and aimed at
Read moreCapital Radio Gay DJ – Lucio
Hey Mr DJ… Put A Record On Simon Savidge caught up with Capital Radio’s very own Gay DJ Lucio for
Read moreDJ Gregory – Combo Sessions
DJ GREGORYCombo SessionsOut: 10th March ‘Faya Combo’ means ‘Oh it’s hot!’—and it’s quite appropriate too. DJ Gregory, the man behind
Read moreGran Canaria – Carnival
Sardines and Sequins Yes, the Carnival (or Carnaval to you Spanish speakers) season is well underway, with festivities taking place
Read moreChaka Khan
Chaka-Holic Chaka Khan came to notoriety as the singer for Rufus and later as a break out solo artist. Known
Read moreMiami Winter
Winter Party Festival 2008 With the by-line “The US dollar is weak but the Miami sun is strong!” you just
Read moreTravel – Marrakech
Moor, please! Adrian Gillan delights in the medieval Moroccan molly-Mecca of Marrakech! This ancient Southern Moroccan “Red City” (more salmony-pink)
Read moreColton Ford
Porn to be a star. Though you may recognize Colton Ford from his previous foray into adult films, it’s time
Read moreTravel – Murcia
Magic Murcia! Adrian Gillan meets mucho machos in the emergent gay Mecca of Murcia, in South East Spain! You mightn’t
Read moreTerry – Jimmy Carr
The coldest comedian What a weird weekend I had recently. It started out with a mad dash across the Pennines
Read moreGran canaria
Gran Canaria The year round Gay sunshine destination Playa del Ingles on Gran Canaria is growing in popularity amongst European
Read moreDj Greg Downey
Gregarious! Belfast-born Greg began DJing over six years ago, shortly before he decided to pack up and move to Ibiza
Read moreAbuse Suffered By 75% Of Britsh Gay Man
Research into the levels of homophobia on the streets of the UK’s gayest city has revealed that three-quarters of gay,
Read moreTravel – Warsaw
Think of Warsaw and you probably think of concrete, lots of concrete. But not any more – Warsaw is a
Read moreGhb Suspected In Vauxhall Disco Death
Police in south London are warning clubbers to think very carefully about their own safety following the death of a
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