Stratford Anew: 5 fresh reasons to revisit The Bard’s home town!
Think you know gay old Stratford-upon-Avon?! Bent’s own little Bard, Adrian Gillan discovers a clutch of new attractions and hotels,
Read moreMusic
Meet Britney’s Super Hot New Boyfriend
His name is Sam Asghari, and he is the sculpted Adonis worthy of our Princess of Pop. The couple may
Read more
Crush of the week: Steve Grand
Meet your new crush, American country singer Steve Grand. Not only is Grand an extremely talented singer, song writer and
Read more
Calvin Harris single again
People are crushed at the reports that Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris have split up. The singer and DJ have apparently
Read more
Duncan James confirms Hollyoaks role
Boyband hunk and sexually open Duncan James has confirmed that he will now be a full time member of British
Read more
LGBT festival’s record crowd generates £9m
One of the UK’s leading LGBT festivals has proven it is an event to be proud of, after boosting
Read more
Abz from 5ive is selling his Brit Award on eBay!
by Terry Gee We all remember 5ive. They were the five piece boyband who released such hits as Keep on
Read more
Sam Smith Makes UK Chart History
by Terry Gee It might be entitled The Lonely Hour, but with his debut album staying in the UK top
Read more
A Deeper Shade of Steps
by Terry Gee It’s easy now to rip on the 90s pop group Steps, but let’s not forget that 15
Read more
Bent USA – Crystal Waters Makes House Her Home in Synergy
Photo: Mikhail Torch Crystal Waters returns to her house music roots this week with her first original single release
Read more
Sex, fetish and dancing… Hotwired is back!
by Terry Gee Get your leather and rubber outfits ready as one of the biggest fetish events in Europe returns
Read more
Briefs: The hottest show in town
by Terry Gee London is famous for its theatre. Musical masterpieces, extravagant sets and world-class actors… but not every
Read more
Madonna: Queen of Pop
by Terry Gee The Material Girl celebrated her 57 birthday on Sunday. I’m sure many of us would be satisfied
Read more
Bitch, I’m Madonna – without music!
by Terry Gee What would a music video sound like without the music? House of Halo is a YouTube
Read more
Christopher Ritchie – A Life Less Ordinary.
As his second novel, ‘The ordinary’, hits the shelves, Christopher Ritchie has marked himself out as a rising star
Read more
South West’s biggest Pride event
Photos: Alan Quick Health and well-being advice and information will be found at the South West’s biggest free celebration of
Read more
Maspalomas Pride 2015
Gran Canaria is known as Europe´s largest gay destination and Maspalomas will host the 13th edition of Maspalomas Pride from
Read more
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
Read more
Top 5 closing parties not to miss in Ibiza
Ocean Beach Ibiza Official Closing Party – 3rd October Ocean Beach Ibiza is open 7 days a week offering the
Read more
Heiðrik – Maria’s Donkey
Now here’s an artist from a place where we hear very little of – Heiðrik is a Faroese singer, songwriter and
Read more
Wanna be with… GTF
The music of mighty rock/pop legends, Fleetwood Mac, re-ignites into the hottest sound this summer as heart-throb duo, GTF, release
Read moreGLASGAY! 2012
Festival runs: 15 Oct – 4 Nov This year in the programme we celebrate and question acts of union, whether
Read moreONE TO WATCH… Tim Mason
Appropriately titled debut single The Moment, which was released earlier this year, captured the imaginations of dance floors around the
Read moreFree Download
Alex Woburn is a gay singer/songwriter who gets his inspiration from the people he meets – some are great, while
Read moreNot just a Bimbo
Bimbo Jones (the band) are a UK-based dance music trio, made up of studio partners Lee Dagger and
Read moreTHE ADAM TYLER ADDICTION
The ‘Like A Drug’ singer, whose album ‘Shattered Ice’ has been causing a stir in the US, arrives in
Read moreALBUMS – JULY – Adam Lowe
PAPER CROWS Build 9th July Pete Tong has reactivated his FFRR label, and his first new signing are Paper
Read more
American Connection – UNCOVERING UNDERCOVER
by Max Jimenez Greg Scarnici and Joe Thompson are Undercover, the nu-disco/house act from Brooklyn. They’re ushering in an updated
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 moreOpen Letter from George Michael
George sees the Light “On the 29th June it was thirty years to the day that ‘Wham Rap’, my
Read moreJodie Harsh By Ryan Houston
Even if you are not a London scene queen you will have no doubt heard of drag star, glamour-puss
Read moreWho’s that girl?
No – it’s actually NOT the Queen of Pop. It’s the world’s leading Madonna impersonator Melissa Totten and she
Read moreALBUMS – JUNE 2012 By Adam Lowe
NATASHA ANASTASIADES A Tribute Album 25th June With contributions from George Michael, Boy George and Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens),
Read moreDance Trax by Jason Guy
Email: jason@bent.com Podcasts: http://jasonguy.podomatic.com Leony – Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (Tiger Records) This sounds a bit
Read moreFor The Winning formula… By Ryan Houston
The latest, in a long line of boy bands ready to take on the screaming hordes is FTW
Read moreMOST WANTED By Alex Wiggan
Boy bands are hot property right now, especially in the good ol’ US of A, where twink pop stars
Read moreOn Vacation with Alphabeat By Ryan Houston
Five years ago Danish popsters Alphabeat burst onto the music scene and immediately took the charts by storm
Read moreTHE SECRET GIRL
Nikki Exotika’s “Secret Girl” is an empowering coming-out club track. Nikki Exotika reveals herself as a proud transwoman and
Read moreDANCE TRAX By Jason Guy
Wolfgang Gartner – Redline One of America’s greatest house producers and DJs, Grammy nominated Wolfgang Gartner is back with a
Read more
ALBUMS – MAY 2012 – Reviewed by Adam Lowe
LOUISE DEARMAN Here Comes the Sun Out: 13th May Louise Dearman has become a necessary talent in modern and
Read moreALBUMS – APRIL Reviewed by Adam Lowe
SEEKER LOVER KEEPER Micro Data 2nd April Imagine three of the best female artists teaming up to produce
Read moreCan’t Say No to Conor
There’s no stopping nineteen year-old pop wünderkind Conor Maynard. Hot on the heels of his sold-out London show, which
Read moreTellin’ Stories – Terry George
Don’t Stop The Carnival For regular readers of Bent, you may know of my annual pilgrimage to the
Read moreThe Game Is On!
Rufus Wainwright releases ‘Out Of The Game’ – the first single from his new, Mark Ronson produced LP
Read moreDANCE TRAX – by Jason Guy
The first Manchester Federation of 2012 is back at the mighty Sankeys on Easter Sunday. Then look out for
Read moreEthan Bourne
A couple of years ago UK porn company Eurocreme had the idea of forming their own boyband, clever named ‘Boy
Read moreWorldPride
While East London is gearing up for the Olympics and Buckingham Palace prepares for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Soho is
Read moreALBUMS – MARCH – Adam Lowe
PHOTEK DJ-Kicks 26th March Jungle and drum ‘n’ bass legend Photek helms the latest mix by !K7. Crossing club-friendly genres
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 moreShowboat to stardom!
Northampton born Benjamin Johnson has been creating a stir UK wide over the past year. A passionate singer/songwriter Benjamin’s music
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 moreFashion but much more…
London Fashion Week will be buzzing with New York attitude when NYC’s own “Narcissus” Electro-Pop crooner Angelo and Paper Magazine’s
Read moreTHE SOUNDS
Sassy Swedish band The Sounds are back and ready as ever to take on Europe with their new age eclectic
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 moreThe Unique Boy
Boy George ‘King of Queens’ – is a deep and personal journey through legendary pop icon Boy George’s fascinating life,
Read moreDance Trax – Jason Guy
Cristian Marchi & Syke’n’Sugarstarr ft Lisa Millet – U Got Me Rockin’ (Violence Recordings) The first release on this brand
Read moreSimon Walton
Simon Walton is an openly gay singer/ songwriter from Brighton and he believes that lyrics should not hide one’s
Read moreWill in the Forest
Hot off the back of a sold-out UK tour, and Number One platinum album, Will Young has announced a tour
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 moreEveryone’s favourite nephew
Porn star Ashley Ryder is well known for his work with the likes of Eurocreme, UK Naked Men and a
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 moreNovember Singles Review – Adam Lowe
WILL YOUNG Come On 21st November The second release from Will’s brilliant Number 1 album ‘Echoes’ and in truth,
Read moreDJ ARON: BEAUTY AND THE BEAT
By Max Jiminez Madrid, Tel Aviv, Milan… Checking in with DJ Aron and his appearances is like following a
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 moreJohan’s Blog – Car Horn
It’s a good idea to own your own car – especially in the Czech Republic. I’m not talking about personal
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 moreALBUMS – OCT 2011
RANDA & THE SOUL KINGDOM 24th October Opening with the happening groove of ‘Power in Me’, Randa’s vocals ride
Read moreFRISKY & MANNISH
Edinburgh festival favourites, and now Scott Mills best chums, Frisky and Mannish are back on the road to bring
Read moreFrank Music
Let’s be Frank Summer 2011 and Frankmusik is back in London. He’s got a tan, a lovely new haircut, and
Read moreDarren Hayes
Darren Hayes By John Aizlewood “At the age of six, I knew I wanted to be famous more than anything.
Read moreBillie Ray Martin
Iconic, diva… failed star Billie Ray Martin, best known for her work in Electribe 101 and her smasheroo hit ‘Your
Read moreBig Freedia
‘AZZ EVERYWHERE’ Big Freedia is the undisputed “Queen Diva” of Bounce Music, and performs six or more times a week
Read moreTwenty Twenty
Twenty Twenty? You know Bent cannot refuse a pretty face… or in this case… three pretty faces as boyband Twenty
Read more
A New World
A NEW WORLD By Randy Myers After nabbing the #1 position on the music countdown show of America’s gay TV
Read moreA Loose Woman on the Road
Jane McDonald rocketed to stardom in 1998 when she first appeared on our screens in the BBC 1 docusoap The
Read moreRufus fan forum
From a photo of Rufus as a baby in a guitar case to his upcoming residency at the Royal Opera
Read moreIf you go down to the clubs today…
CUBSTARS is the new pop/dance ManBand featuring young Cub lads from the Bear community, based in the North West of
Read moreMusic Competition: July 2011
Cream Ibiza – Laidback Luke, Super You & Me Super You&Me has taken the world by storm, with residencies across
Read moreBoys will be boys
Combining elements of art, sport and music, men’s clothing brand The Northern Boys Club create a striking range of T-shirts
Read moreQuality listening
Pioneer continues to strengthen its lineup in the DJ market with the release of the HDJ-500T with included microphone cord;
Read moreAussie artist is a Dane
If you’re looking for a sure bet on a pop artist destined for big things in the UK and the
Read moreThe Godfather of House
Frankie Knuckles is the founding member of Dance music’s hall of Fame. Known as one of the world’s Greatest DJ’s
Read moreSINGLES – JUNE 2011
JILL SCOTT FT. ANTHONY HAMILTON So In Love 27th June Jilly from Philly, the star of HBO/BBC’s The No. 1
Read moreTRUE BEAUTY
By Max Jiminez As we take a peek at the scene over in the USA we come across a whole
Read moreStuart Warwick
Every now and then a track you’ve simply stumbled across, by an artist you’ve never heard of, makes you sit
Read moreJohnny Mathis
Now into his 76th year on planet Earth, the legend that is Johnny Mathis plans a rare visit to these
Read moreMusic Competition: April 2011
“Glee: The Music, Volume 5” To date over 13 million Glee songs have been digitally downloaded, with nearly 9 million
Read moreDivas deliver
Hot on the heels of Billie Ray Martin’s new solo single ‘Sweet Suburban Disco’ comes a stunning collaboration with darlings
Read moreSingles: April 2011
THE ULTRA GIRLS Girls Will Be Girls 18th April ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ are the former Leeds Rhinos cheerleaders-cum-girlband. They
Read moreTwenty Twenty… vision?
Meet Sam, Jack and Sonny: three lads with sweeping hair, handsome faces and raw musical talent. Together they make up
Read moreTHE OVERTONES
Finding your own sound in the world of pop music can be a bit of a hit and miss affair.
Read moreMillion Dollar
Inspired by the actual event, that took place on 4 December 1956 at Sun Records in Memphis, this ecstatic and
Read moreFebruary: Singles
BREAKAGE FT. JESS MILLS Fighting Fire 28th February Breakage’s remixes and solo material have appeared in Zane Lowe’s Hottest Records
Read moreFebruary 2011: Albums
PJ HARVEY Let England Shake 14th February Let England Shake is PJ Harvey’s eighth studio album, recorded in a Dorset
Read moreFebruary: Dance Trax
We’re already into the second month of 2011, but this year looks set to be a scorcher. Manchester’s leading gay
Read moreAdam Lambert
He dresses like a drunk gypsy. He sounds like a crackhead cabaret singer. But he electrifies like a Guantanamo torture
Read moreRae of light!
By Jason Guy There’s an irresistible passion that has driven Rae’s elevation within the house scene. A shining light, hell-bent
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 moreCatching Scarlette Fever
Hertfordshire-born pop chanteuse Scarlette Fever unleashes her new single ‘Crash & Burn’ to the new legion of fans she gained
Read moreSingles: January 2011
JESSIE J Do It Like A Dude 3rd January This urban pop-tune opens with the boisterous first line ‘Stomp, stomp,
Read moreBarbarellas
Back in the late 90s a band of four denim-clad girls from Ireland took the UK charts by storm. Wracking
Read moreWe answer to Nick and Steve
We answer to Nick and Steve by Jason Guy Nick Tcherniak & Steve Thomas are two of the most in
Read moreDJ Roland – Vocal outpourings
Top US DJ/Producer/Vocalist Roland Clark delivers a huge slice of dancefloor seduction with a brand new single ‘Tambor Love’ a
Read moreCD – F*ck the System –> Too Late!
F*CK THE SYSTEM The Eindhoven based act, consisting of brothers, Wouter and Sjoerd Janssen has stunned audiences all over the
Read moreCD – Mixes of 8 –> Too Late!
Mixes of 8 Essential Mixes – a brand new series of remix collections from 8 superb chart-topping artists. Containing pop
Read moreCD – Hed Kandi –> Too Late!
Hed Kandi – World Series: London Featuring the best upfront house from Hed Kandi’s worldwide dancefloors, it will take you
Read moreFor Your Entertainment
Adam Lambert has announced that he will bring his massively successful ‘Glam Nation’ tour the UK at the end of
Read moreRadio Gaga – By Adam Lowe
Lady Gagy has caused quite a stir in some departments. Adam Lowe digs deep into her short-term legacy to find
Read moreCourtney’s Next Act – By Max Jiminez
Idol alumni and gender-bending sensation Courtney Act made a named for herself in 2003, when after trying out and failing
Read moreAlbums: September 2010
SUPER8 & TAB Empire Out:13th September Super8 & Tab have worked with greats such as Armin Van Buuren and Above
Read moreSingles: September 2010
MCFLY Party Girl Out: 5th September While it seems our chances of discovering a gay McFly are growing increasingly small
Read moreSingles – August 2010
LASGO Lost | Released: 2nd August Lasgo are back from a small musical sabbatical with another romping dance smash. ‘Lost’
Read moreNothing like a Vuvuzela
Locnville are 20 year old twin brothers Andrew and Brian Chaplin. Born in New York and raised in South Africa,
Read moreDance Track Review – August 2010
Track of the month Annie Lektro ft Kimmie – Take Me Away (Retox Recordings) Summer is here and brings with
Read moreAlbums – August 2010
ZARIF Box of Secrets | Out: 16th August UK soulstress Zarif opens her Box of Secrets for the gays, and
Read moreShears Hard Work – By Sean Johnson
To promote the new Scissor Sisters album ‘Nightwork’, the band’s front man Jake Shears placed an ad, including erotic nude
Read moreMaria Mena
Great things are expected from this 23 year-old Norwegian songstress. Already a big name in her own country, and garnering
Read moreStrictly Come Dancing Diva – By Simon Savidge
Alesha Dixon has always been a woman that we gays have adored ever since those ‘Scandalous’ days in Mis-teeq. We
Read moreI Am Who I Am
Lee Ryan is a man on a mission. The Blue singer has just completed an autobiographical album full of personal
Read moreTaking a little KAOS into the charts
Introducing Kaos Theory, a sensational new British boy band who, contrary to their name, are predicted to make a single
Read moreAlbums – July 2010
JIMMY EDGAR XXX Out: 26th July Detroit futuristic funk has a new master, and they call him Jimmy Edgar. Bent
Read moreSingles – July 2010
KATIE MELUA A Happy Place Out: 26th July Katie Melua is revelling in her new alt-pop sound for this track.
Read moreRocket to The Vengaboys
After a 10 year hiatus, Dutch dance four-piece Vengaboys are venturing into the pop stratosphere once again, this time with
Read moreFill your hearts with…. Glee
Channel 4’s spectacularly successful musical comedy series Glee is gearing up for next season with a few surprises in 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 moreTravel – Gay Pride List
Celebrate Pride in style – Top 5 getaways Ahead of the approaching Gay Pride Parade in London in July, Cheapflights
Read moreJason’s Track Reviews – June 2010
It’s new podcast time (again) so grab your copy of my latest Freakshow sampler from www.jasonguy.podomatic.com. This month yo can
Read moreAlbums June 2010
EXAMPLE Won’t Go Quietly Released: 30th June Example has notoriously been described as the ugliest man in the world by
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 moreSingles June 2010
RICK ASTLEY Lights Out Released: 7th June ‘Lights Out’ has been available as a download since 28th April, but is
Read moreJohan’s Blog – April
Snow drops and exposed bottoms. I really like saunas. The combination of a hot steam-bath and a Jacuzzi – why,
Read moreDance track Review
by Jason Guy Track of the month Gina Star – This Is Hollywood (Toolroom Records) A huge Freakshow anthem since
Read moreO, Raven O
By Leif Johansley Raven O is the definition of enigma. Known worldwide for his starring role in Cirque Du Soleil’s
Read moreQueer Up North
Queer Up North is 18 Ground-breaking UK arts festival comes of age 18th -31st May This May one of the
Read moreAdam Lowe’s March Singles Review
SWING YOUTH Jennifer/Hey Keith Out: 25th March Following hot on the heels of their debut single, Swing Youth offer us
Read moreGrapple at the Eagle
Once in a while an event hits the gay scene that gets everyone talking and Grapple101 at Eagle in London
Read more