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 MoreThink you know gay old Stratford-upon-Avon?! Bent’s own little Bard, Adrian Gillan discovers a clutch of new attractions and hotels,
Read MoreHis name is Sam Asghari, and he is the sculpted Adonis worthy of our Princess of Pop. The couple may
Read MoreMeet your new crush, American country singer Steve Grand. Not only is Grand an extremely talented singer, song writer and
Read MorePeople are crushed at the reports that Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris have split up. The singer and DJ have apparently
Read MoreBoyband hunk and sexually open Duncan James has confirmed that he will now be a full time member of British
Read MoreOne of the UK’s leading LGBT festivals has proven it is an event to be proud of, after boosting
Read Moreby Terry Gee We all remember 5ive. They were the five piece boyband who released such hits as Keep on
Read Moreby Terry Gee It might be entitled The Lonely Hour, but with his debut album staying in the UK top
Read Moreby Terry Gee It’s easy now to rip on the 90s pop group Steps, but let’s not forget that 15
Read MorePhoto: Mikhail Torch Crystal Waters returns to her house music roots this week with her first original single release
Read Moreby Terry Gee Get your leather and rubber outfits ready as one of the biggest fetish events in Europe returns
Read Moreby Terry Gee London is famous for its theatre. Musical masterpieces, extravagant sets and world-class actors… but not every
Read Moreby Terry Gee The Material Girl celebrated her 57 birthday on Sunday. I’m sure many of us would be satisfied
Read Moreby Terry Gee What would a music video sound like without the music? House of Halo is a YouTube
Read MoreAs his second novel, ‘The ordinary’, hits the shelves, Christopher Ritchie has marked himself out as a rising star
Read MorePhotos: Alan Quick Health and well-being advice and information will be found at the South West’s biggest free celebration of
Read MoreGran Canaria is known as Europe´s largest gay destination and Maspalomas will host the 13th edition of Maspalomas Pride from
Read More“Bad” girl Vassy has had a phenomenal year! Her David Guetta and Showtek- produced EDM rebel anthem, “Bad” (https://youtu.be/0Tue1dqgSx4
Read MoreOcean Beach Ibiza Official Closing Party – 3rd October Ocean Beach Ibiza is open 7 days a week offering the
Read MoreNow here’s an artist from a place where we hear very little of – Heiðrik is a Faroese singer, songwriter and
Read MoreThe music of mighty rock/pop legends, Fleetwood Mac, re-ignites into the hottest sound this summer as heart-throb duo, GTF, release
Read MoreFestival runs: 15 Oct – 4 Nov This year in the programme we celebrate and question acts of union, whether
Read MoreAppropriately titled debut single The Moment, which was released earlier this year, captured the imaginations of dance floors around the
Read MoreAlex Woburn is a gay singer/songwriter who gets his inspiration from the people he meets – some are great, while
Read MoreBimbo Jones (the band) are a UK-based dance music trio, made up of studio partners Lee Dagger and
Read MoreThe ‘Like A Drug’ singer, whose album ‘Shattered Ice’ has been causing a stir in the US, arrives in
Read MorePAPER CROWS Build 9th July Pete Tong has reactivated his FFRR label, and his first new signing are Paper
Read Moreby Max Jimenez Greg Scarnici and Joe Thompson are Undercover, the nu-disco/house act from Brooklyn. They’re ushering in an updated
Read MoreHaving been our resident in-house house DJ for a number of years, we wish Jason Guy all the best
Read MoreGeorge sees the Light “On the 29th June it was thirty years to the day that ‘Wham Rap’, my
Read MoreEven if you are not a London scene queen you will have no doubt heard of drag star, glamour-puss
Read MoreNo – it’s actually NOT the Queen of Pop. It’s the world’s leading Madonna impersonator Melissa Totten and she
Read MoreNATASHA ANASTASIADES A Tribute Album 25th June With contributions from George Michael, Boy George and Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens),
Read MoreEmail: jason@bent.com Leony – Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (Tiger Records) This sounds a bit dodgy on paper
Read MoreThe latest, in a long line of boy bands ready to take on the screaming hordes is FTW
Read MoreBoy bands are hot property right now, especially in the good ol’ US of A, where twink pop stars
Read MoreFive years ago Danish popsters Alphabeat burst onto the music scene and immediately took the charts by storm
Read MoreNikki Exotika’s “Secret Girl” is an empowering coming-out club track. Nikki Exotika reveals herself as a proud transwoman and
Read MoreWolfgang Gartner – Redline One of America’s greatest house producers and DJs, Grammy nominated Wolfgang Gartner is back with a
Read MoreLOUISE DEARMAN Here Comes the Sun Out: 13th May Louise Dearman has become a necessary talent in modern and
Read MoreSEEKER LOVER KEEPER Micro Data 2nd April Imagine three of the best female artists teaming up to produce
Read MoreThere’s no stopping nineteen year-old pop wünderkind Conor Maynard. Hot on the heels of his sold-out London show, which
Read MoreDon’t Stop The Carnival For regular readers of Bent, you may know of my annual pilgrimage to the
Read MoreRufus Wainwright releases ‘Out Of The Game’ – the first single from his new, Mark Ronson produced LP
Read MoreThe first Manchester Federation of 2012 is back at the mighty Sankeys on Easter Sunday. Then look out for
Read MoreA couple of years ago UK porn company Eurocreme had the idea of forming their own boyband, clever named ‘Boy
Read MoreWhile East London is gearing up for the Olympics and Buckingham Palace prepares for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Soho is
Read MorePHOTEK DJ-Kicks 26th March Jungle and drum ‘n’ bass legend Photek helms the latest mix by !K7. Crossing club-friendly genres
Read MoreBy Todd Hamilton On any given night at Mr. Black in Los Angeles, ten or more men can be seen
Read MoreNorthampton born Benjamin Johnson has been creating a stir UK wide over the past year. A passionate singer/songwriter Benjamin’s music
Read MoreBy Adam Lowe Recording artists don’t come more alternative than DragChrist – the names rhetorical. John Waters kitsch starlet Divine
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week will be buzzing with New York attitude when NYC’s own “Narcissus” Electro-Pop crooner Angelo and Paper Magazine’s
Read MoreSassy Swedish band The Sounds are back and ready as ever to take on Europe with their new age eclectic
Read MoreCANYONS Keep Your Dreams 16th January Canyon have publicly away from producing an album of ‘dance songs’. Keep
Read MoreAmerican Connection by Randy Myer Moses is not afraid to turn conventional on its ear. In his new album, Predictions,
Read MoreBoy George ‘King of Queens’ – is a deep and personal journey through legendary pop icon Boy George’s fascinating life,
Read MoreCristian Marchi & Syke’n’Sugarstarr ft Lisa Millet – U Got Me Rockin’ (Violence Recordings) The first release on this brand
Read MoreSimon Walton is an openly gay singer/ songwriter from Brighton and he believes that lyrics should not hide one’s
Read MoreHot off the back of a sold-out UK tour, and Number One platinum album, Will Young has announced a tour
Read MoreBeauty is a Pop/R&B solo artist from Liverpool with an ability to write catchy songs that instantly get stuck in
Read MoreBy Edward Jonas Coleman and Jackson Vrana make up the controversial band, Elephant – the only white, twin
Read MorePorn star Ashley Ryder is well known for his work with the likes of Eurocreme, UK Naked Men and a
Read MoreThis party’s not one for divas. This party’s just about one thing: sex! The Hustlaball in Berlin – the biggest
Read MoreWILL YOUNG Come On 21st November The second release from Will’s brilliant Number 1 album ‘Echoes’ and in truth,
Read MoreBy Max Jiminez Madrid, Tel Aviv, Milan… Checking in with DJ Aron and his appearances is like following a
Read MoreBecause you’re too damn fabulous to be restrained by the range of clothes in the men’s section at H&M.
Read MoreIt’s a good idea to own your own car – especially in the Czech Republic. I’m not talking about personal
Read MoreSome say that you should never meet your heroes because you may be disappointed, so it was with a
Read MoreRANDA & THE SOUL KINGDOM 24th October Opening with the happening groove of ‘Power in Me’, Randa’s vocals ride
Read MoreEdinburgh festival favourites, and now Scott Mills best chums, Frisky and Mannish are back on the road to bring
Read MoreLet’s be Frank Summer 2011 and Frankmusik is back in London. He’s got a tan, a lovely new haircut, and
Read MoreDarren Hayes By John Aizlewood “At the age of six, I knew I wanted to be famous more than anything.
Read MoreIconic, diva… failed star Billie Ray Martin, best known for her work in Electribe 101 and her smasheroo hit ‘Your
Read More‘AZZ EVERYWHERE’ Big Freedia is the undisputed “Queen Diva” of Bounce Music, and performs six or more times a week
Read MoreTwenty Twenty? You know Bent cannot refuse a pretty face… or in this case… three pretty faces as boyband Twenty
Read MoreA NEW WORLD By Randy Myers After nabbing the #1 position on the music countdown show of America’s gay TV
Read MoreJane McDonald rocketed to stardom in 1998 when she first appeared on our screens in the BBC 1 docusoap The
Read MoreFrom a photo of Rufus as a baby in a guitar case to his upcoming residency at the Royal Opera
Read MoreCUBSTARS is the new pop/dance ManBand featuring young Cub lads from the Bear community, based in the North West of
Read MoreCream Ibiza – Laidback Luke, Super You & Me Super You&Me has taken the world by storm, with residencies across
Read MorePioneer continues to strengthen its lineup in the DJ market with the release of the HDJ-500T with included microphone cord;
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a sure bet on a pop artist destined for big things in the UK and the
Read MoreFrankie Knuckles is the founding member of Dance music’s hall of Fame. Known as one of the world’s Greatest DJ’s
Read MoreJILL SCOTT FT. ANTHONY HAMILTON So In Love 27th June Jilly from Philly, the star of HBO/BBC’s The No. 1
Read MoreBy Max Jiminez As we take a peek at the scene over in the USA we come across a whole
Read MoreEvery now and then a track you’ve simply stumbled across, by an artist you’ve never heard of, makes you sit
Read MoreNow into his 76th year on planet Earth, the legend that is Johnny Mathis plans a rare visit to these
Read More“Glee: The Music, Volume 5” To date over 13 million Glee songs have been digitally downloaded, with nearly 9 million
Read MoreHot on the heels of Billie Ray Martin’s new solo single ‘Sweet Suburban Disco’ comes a stunning collaboration with darlings
Read MoreTHE ULTRA GIRLS Girls Will Be Girls 18th April ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ are the former Leeds Rhinos cheerleaders-cum-girlband. They
Read MoreMeet Sam, Jack and Sonny: three lads with sweeping hair, handsome faces and raw musical talent. Together they make up
Read MoreFinding your own sound in the world of pop music can be a bit of a hit and miss affair.
Read MoreInspired by the actual event, that took place on 4 December 1956 at Sun Records in Memphis, this ecstatic and
Read MoreBREAKAGE FT. JESS MILLS Fighting Fire 28th February Breakage’s remixes and solo material have appeared in Zane Lowe’s Hottest Records
Read MorePJ HARVEY Let England Shake 14th February Let England Shake is PJ Harvey’s eighth studio album, recorded in a Dorset
Read MoreWe’re already into the second month of 2011, but this year looks set to be a scorcher. Manchester’s leading gay
Read MoreHe dresses like a drunk gypsy. He sounds like a crackhead cabaret singer. But he electrifies like a Guantanamo torture
Read MoreBy Jason Guy There’s an irresistible passion that has driven Rae’s elevation within the house scene. A shining light, hell-bent
Read MoreWe at Bent love gay role models. Especially ones with real talent, as opposed to designer fringes styled after the
Read MoreHertfordshire-born pop chanteuse Scarlette Fever unleashes her new single ‘Crash & Burn’ to the new legion of fans she gained
Read MoreJESSIE J Do It Like A Dude 3rd January This urban pop-tune opens with the boisterous first line ‘Stomp, stomp,
Read MoreBack 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 by Jason Guy Nick Tcherniak & Steve Thomas are two of the most in
Read MoreTop US DJ/Producer/Vocalist Roland Clark delivers a huge slice of dancefloor seduction with a brand new single ‘Tambor Love’ a
Read MoreAdam Lambert has announced that he will bring his massively successful ‘Glam Nation’ tour the UK at the end of
Read MoreLady Gagy has caused quite a stir in some departments. Adam Lowe digs deep into her short-term legacy to find
Read MoreIdol alumni and gender-bending sensation Courtney Act made a named for herself in 2003, when after trying out and failing
Read MoreSUPER8 & TAB Empire Out:13th September Super8 & Tab have worked with greats such as Armin Van Buuren and Above
Read MoreMCFLY Party Girl Out: 5th September While it seems our chances of discovering a gay McFly are growing increasingly small
Read MoreLASGO Lost | Released: 2nd August Lasgo are back from a small musical sabbatical with another romping dance smash. ‘Lost’
Read MoreLocnville are 20 year old twin brothers Andrew and Brian Chaplin. Born in New York and raised in South Africa,
Read MoreTrack of the month Annie Lektro ft Kimmie – Take Me Away (Retox Recordings) Summer is here and brings with
Read MoreZARIF Box of Secrets | Out: 16th August UK soulstress Zarif opens her Box of Secrets for the gays, and
Read MoreTo promote the new Scissor Sisters album ‘Nightwork’, the band’s front man Jake Shears placed an ad, including erotic nude
Read MoreGreat things are expected from this 23 year-old Norwegian songstress. Already a big name in her own country, and garnering
Read MoreAlesha Dixon has always been a woman that we gays have adored ever since those ‘Scandalous’ days in Mis-teeq. We
Read MoreLee Ryan is a man on a mission. The Blue singer has just completed an autobiographical album full of personal
Read MoreIntroducing Kaos Theory, a sensational new British boy band who, contrary to their name, are predicted to make a single
Read MoreJIMMY EDGAR XXX Out: 26th July Detroit futuristic funk has a new master, and they call him Jimmy Edgar. Bent
Read MoreKATIE MELUA A Happy Place Out: 26th July Katie Melua is revelling in her new alt-pop sound for this track.
Read MoreAfter a 10 year hiatus, Dutch dance four-piece Vengaboys are venturing into the pop stratosphere once again, this time with
Read MoreChannel 4’s spectacularly successful musical comedy series Glee is gearing up for next season with a few surprises in the
Read MoreBy Simon Savidge The Pipettes last graced our airwaves with the wonderful ‘Pull Shapes’ (which makes you want to dance
Read MoreCelebrate Pride in style – Top 5 getaways Ahead of the approaching Gay Pride Parade in London in July, Cheapflights
Read MoreIt’s new podcast time (again) so grab your copy of my latest Freakshow sampler from www.jasonguy.podomatic.com. This month yo can
Read MoreEXAMPLE Won’t Go Quietly Released: 30th June Example has notoriously been described as the ugliest man in the world by
Read MoreNow female singers are only allowed a single name, let Bent introduce the latest US import, self-confessed drama queen and
Read MoreRICK ASTLEY Lights Out Released: 7th June ‘Lights Out’ has been available as a download since 28th April, but is
Read MoreSnow drops and exposed bottoms. I really like saunas. The combination of a hot steam-bath and a Jacuzzi – why,
Read Moreby Jason Guy Track of the month Gina Star – This Is Hollywood (Toolroom Records) A huge Freakshow anthem since
Read MoreBy Leif Johansley Raven O is the definition of enigma. Known worldwide for his starring role in Cirque Du Soleil’s
Read MoreQueer Up North is 18 Ground-breaking UK arts festival comes of age 18th -31st May This May one of the
Read MoreSWING YOUTH Jennifer/Hey Keith Out: 25th March Following hot on the heels of their debut single, Swing Youth offer us
Read MoreOnce in a while an event hits the gay scene that gets everyone talking and Grapple101 at Eagle in London
Read MoreOn the 29th May Oslo prepares itself for the biggest show in their history when the city hosts the 2010
Read MoreHe’s cute, has those Latino good looks and South American flare as well as a pretty infectious new single called
Read MoreYou may already be familiar with Scarlette’s debut single, the John Barry/Midnight Cowboy inspired song, “You Don’t Know My Name”,
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