Pride Month Song of the Day - Proud - Heather Small

We bid adieu to Pride Month with one of my all time favorite songs.  Heather Small's Proud epitomizes the theme for the month, and it serves as inspiration to anyone who listens to the words and feels the music.  Check it out ...

Flashback Friday Song of the Day - Come to My Window - Melissa Etheridge

Cherry Grove's most well-known and very talented performer Porsche sang this song last Sunday at the Ice Palace and I knew then that it was going to be today's Song of the Day.  Classic!  Here's Come to My Window...

Pride Month Song of the Day - Some Lovin' - Murk vs. Kristine W

Well, Pride Month still has a couple of days left in it, so we've still got some LGBT-flavored music to share with you.  Today's song comes from the soundtrack to the third season of the groundbreaking Showtime series Queer as Folk.  Kristine W, a powerful singer who's done a lot of dance music, breaks out with this hi energy clubber featuring the cast of the show.  Cool!  Check out Some Lovin'...

Hump Day Song of the Day - Rise - Jonas Blue, feat. Jack & Jack

British deejay/producer Jonas Blue's newest song features Nebraska duo Jack & Jack on vocals and is a very catchy pop dance tune.  Check out Rise...

Song of the Day - Let Me Live - Rudimental & Major Lazer, feat. Anne-Marie, Mr. Eazi

Here's a song I spotlighted from last week's crop of great new music, a nice easygoing dancehall collaboration between Rudimental and Major Lazer and featuring the rich, soulful voice of Anne-Marie and a little bit of rap flavor with Mr. Eazi.  Check out Let Me Live... 

New Music Fridays, June 22nd, 2018 - New Hot Summer Dance Jams

This was a rare week in new music, as all five of the songs I've chosen are great dance tunes that'll surely be played out by me all summer long.  If you like dance music, check them out...

Self Control - Bebe Rexha

Singer Bebe Rexha just came out with her first solo album, Expectations, and it's chock full of pop deliciousness, including this one, the record's third single.  Check out Self Control...

Only You - Cheat Codes, Lil Mix

Two of my favorite dance artists have gotten together to make this easy-breezy summer jam.  Check out Only You...

I Told You - Nora Van Elken

Now this is exactly the type of song I love...chill, dance, strong female vocals...mwah!  I actually added this one twice to my Current folder just so I wouldn't miss it for this posting.  Unfortunately I can't find it anywhere on video, audio, nothing.  Check it out on iTunes or Spotify...it'll be worth your time!

Rooftops - Marshmello

I don't necessarily love everything Marshmello does, but when he does it good, I love it, and Rooftops is good!  Check it out...

Ring Ring - Jax Jones, Mabel, Rich the Kid

Capping off a rare week of several nice dance tunes is another EDM favorite, Jax Jones with another very smooth, likable dance track.  Check out the funky Ring Ring...

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As always, here are this week's honorable mentions:

the light is coming - Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj

Confess - Jack River

Safe - Daya

Wrong Move - R3HAB, THRDL!FE, Olivia Holt

Palo Santo - Years & Years

Hooked On a Feeling - Jacob Sartorius

Look At That Butt - Dillon Francis, Jarina De Marco
Talk to Me - Cosmo's Midnoght, Tove Styrke

Song of the Day - Alone - Halsey, feat.Big Sean, Stefflon Don

The third single off of her Hopeless Fountain Kingdom album has a retro feel to it and is very easy on the ears.  The single version was reworked to include rappers Big Sean and Stefflon Don, though I love the original just the same.  Check out Alone...

Pride Day Song of the Day - Pride (A Deeper Love) - C&C Music Factory

Today is Pride Day in New York City, the biggest pride celebration of them all. Though I won't be attending this year's event, I will be there in spirit.  Be proud!

Song of the Day - Ever Since New York - Harry Styles

Last night I ventured into the city to catch Harry Styles at MSG, braving an 18,000 screaming tweens decibel level just to see this former One Direction member perform his self-titled debut solo album.  I'm not sure how many of us in the audience came just for the appreciation of the music, but I did find myself enjoying both the music and the enthusiastic performer as well.  Here's a clip of Harry performing one of my favorite tunes off the record, Ever Since New York...  

Flashback Friday Song of the Day - Beautiful - Christina Aguilera

It's Pride Weekend in New York City and we're getting things started off with a classic by X-Tina.  And always remember, YOU are beautiful no matter what they say cause words won't bring us down!  Peace!

Pride Month Song of the Day - Express Yourself - Madonna

Don't go for second best baby

Put your love to the test

You know you know you've got to 

Make him express how he feels

And then you'll know your love is real

Before there was Ariana.  Before Gaga, there was Madonna.  Aside from her knack for creating songs that pleased the masses for years, Madonna has long used her status to stand up for those who are sometimes not stood up for, and I, we, would like to thank her from the bottom of our gay little hearts!

Hump Day Song of the Day - Now, Now - MJ

Here's a nice little groove for your Hump Day...

Song of the Day - Couch - Eves Karydas

Aussie singer Eves Karydas has got a really nice sound on this catchy pop tune that definitely deserves a listen.  Check out Couch...

Pride Month Song of the Day - Monster - Fred Schneider

I first discovered this out of the mainstream song when I bought a B-52's greatest videos set way back in the early 90's.  Fred Schneider apparently did a solo album in 84 called The Shake Society, and this was its' only...hit.  Anyway, it's as fun as any B's song might be and even features fellow B Kate Pierson on vocals and in the video.  Well, so come check out the fun Monster...

New Music Fridays, June 15th, 2018 - Plenty of Great Stuff!

I knew within the first half-hour or so during my discovery of New Music Fridays on Spotify that this was going to be a special week.  There are so many great tunes in this week's crop of new music that I could have highlighted twenty of them.  Alas, most of the ones I really liked are indeed found within, either in music form or as an honorable mention.  Man this week's going to give me long periods of music pleasure!  Check it out...

Dance to This - Troye Sivan, Ariana Grande

One of the most exciting new tunes of the week comes in the form of a brand new collaboration by two of today's hottest stars, Troye Sivan and Ariana Grande.  With pulsating rhythms and soft, sensual vocals, this one's already on fire.  Check out Dance to This...

Bed - Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande appears as a vocalist on not one, but two new tunes by other artists this week, and both tunes are kind of on the softer side of things.  This one, from Minaj's upcoming Queen, is steamy and from the looks of it, the video is gonna be too.  Check out Bed...

Growing Pains - Alessia Cara

This new song by talented young Alessia Cara is our first new taste of what's to come from the singer's sophomore album, and by the sounds of it, it's going to be good. Check out Growing Pains...

I'm a Mess - Bebe Rexha

Brooklyn born singer Bebe Rexha has got a new tune out and it's drawing comparisons to Meredith Brooks' I'm a Bitch.  Check out the similarities between the songs on Billboard, and in the meantime check out I'm a Mess...

Let Me Live - Rudimental, Anne-Marie, Major Lazer, Mr. Eazi

This star-studded collaboration by Rudimental and Major Lazer has got a sweet, reggae-tinged sound and with Anne-Marie's vocals, this one's outta the park.  Check out Let Me Live...

Maria - Christina Aguilera

By far the best song I've heard so far from Christina's new record is this soulful piece of joy.  Check out the beautiful Maria...

Just My Type - The Vamps

It's really a shame that Brit band The Vamps don't get more attention here in the States.  They've got a pop sensibility that's really always spot on, with songs that are always catchy, always fun, including this new track.  Check out a live performance of Just My Type...

Blurry Eyes - Hotel Garuda, RUNN

Here's yet another song I couldn't resist spotlighting here.  You know I love dance music and this one is funky!  Check out Blurry Eyes...

As promised, here are plenty of other new tunes for you to check out.  They're all stellar in their own way.  

Don't Sleep - Chromeo, French Montana, Stefflon Don

Superlove - Whethan, Oh Wonder

Rather Be - Malte Ebert

Train - Lil Halima

Ocean - Martin Garrix, Khalid

Make It Up (As I Go) - Mike Shinoda, K. Flay

Not Thinkin' Bout You - Ruel

Do It All Over - BONNIE X CLYDE

Just Thought You Should Know - Betty Who

Waiting - Yellow Claw, Rochelle

Baby Daddy - Tofer Dolan

Angels and Demons - Just Loud

Song of the Day - Dance With My Father - Luther Vandross

Ever since my dad died back in 09, Father's Day has really fallen off my radar.  I didn't even realize until late last night that today was the day.  Well, even though my dad is gone, that doesn't mean I can't celebrate the day, even in the smallest of ways.  Here's a classic by the late, great Luther Vandross in celebration of dads everywhere, and so to all the sons and daughters out there, make sure you go out and give your dad a big hug today and make him feel special.  Happy Father's Day!

Pride Month Song of the Day - Bloom - Troye Sivan

Aussie out and proud crooner Troye Sivan's got a hot new song out with Ariana Grande, and you should stay tuned for that on the next New Music Fridays, but in the meantime here's his latest video for the song Bloom...

Flashback Friday Song of the Day - Boy - Book of Love

Here's a great classic for Pride Month.  Ooh I remember dancing to this one in the clubs when I was younger.  So hot!  Like the video for Foxy's Get Off the other day, this is a little 'dated,' but the song is still HOTTTTT!!!!  Check out Boy...

Song of the Day - No Place - Rufus Du Sol

Today we've got a song that took me a couple of listens to get, but once I did...bam!  Rufus Du Sol's No Place is a BIG chill song, with a hot groove, some ethereal sounds and big big beats.  Now this is my kinda song!  Check out No Place...

Hump Day Song of the Day - Get Off - Foxy

I don't know much about the group Foxy, but I ;earned a lot more just from watching the video.  Anyway, this one hit wonder from Hialeah, Florida had one of the sexiest songs of the disco era and it's still as infectious now as it was then.  Check out Get Off...

Song of the Day - Spread Love (Paddington) - Boston Bun, feat. DVNO

EDM artist Boston Bun's got a catchy new dancey jam that's quite fun.  Check it out...

New Music Fridays, June 8th, 2018

I tell ya, this is certainly a labor of love for me.  I actually had a little time over the weekend to get this out, but once again, pc problems put the kibosh on that.  Anyway, this was a unique week of new music, with quality tunes in a wide variety of genres.  Check out this week's new tunes... 

Almost Love - Sabrina Carpenter

Young actress turned singer Sabrina Carpenter is back with a lead single to her third studio album, Singular, due out in the winter.  Almost Love is a funky, dance pop jam that's very easy on the ears.  Check it out...

Younger - Ruel

Until I heard this tender ballad, I'd never even heard of Australian singer Ruel.  Well, this song is so good, think Shawn Mendes, this talented young man will be on my radar for the foreseeable future.  Check out the beautiful Younger... 

Activate - Cheat Codes

LA-based EDM trio Cheat Codes returns with a hip hop-infused house jam that's made for dance floors everywhere.  Check out Activate... 

Lost My Mind - Lily Allen

Well one of my favorite singers from across The Pond is back with a brand new album and a brand new video to go with its lead single.  Yes, Lily Allen is back with a long-awaited follow-up to 2014's Sheezus and the entire record, and especially this song, reflects a pained side of the singer after a tough, tough breakup.  Check out Lost My Mind...

Nights Like These - Ne Yo, Romeo Santos

R&B singer Ne-Yo's got a brand new album out and this accompanying single, an acoustic duet with Aventura singer Romeo Santos.  It's the best thing I've heard from the singer in awhile and I'm definitely going to check out Good Man.  Here's Nights Like These...

Continuing on in this week's nice variety of new music, you should also check out:

Like I Do - Christina Aguilera

Diamonds - Jauz, Kiiara

Sorcererz - Gorillaz

Middle Finger - Phoebe Ryan, Quinn XCII

Fiorentina - Kota Banks, Capo Lee

Solara - The Smashing Pumpkins

bitches - Tove Lo, Charli XCX, Icona Pop, Elliphant, ALMA

I Believe - Bob Sinclair

Song of the Day - Worry No More - Diplo, feat. Lil Yachty, Santigold

Diplo's latest has a very unique sound to it, and I'm not exactly sure how to classify it, but I love it.  Very catchy!  Check out Worry No More...

Pride Month Song of the Day - All the Lovers - Kylie Minogue

With this, the second week of Pride Month, the celebrations are in full swing this weekend, with events in Long Beach, Long Island, Washington DC, Albany, Boston, Baltimore and so many others.  Here's a classic from an icon in the community, the one and only Kylie Monogue with All the Lovers...

Song of the Day - Answerphone - Banx & Ranx, Ella Eyre, feat. Yxng Bane

Here's an instantly likable groove that's easy to dance to.  Check out Banx & Ranx and Answerphone...

Flashback Friday Song of the Day - Macho Man - The Village People

Oh yeah, Pride Month is in full swing now, and here are six guys who were out and proud when it wasn't so cool to be.  Check out The Village People and Macho Man...

Song of the Day - Nervous - Shawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes is on fire!  With the release of his third, eponymous, studio album he is simply at the top of his game with a slew of cleverly written tunes to catch everybody's ear.  One of my favorite songs off the new album is one that I liked at first listen, and you will to (if you haven't heard it already!).  Along with his now infamous Carpool Karaoke appearance on the Late Late Show with James Corden comes this performance of the catchy and toe-tappingly sweet Nervous...

Pride Month Hump Day Song of the Day - I Want to Break Free - Queen

Here's a classic out and proud, well kind of, for a Pride Day Hump Day.  Check out classic Freddie Mercury and Queen with I Want to Break Free...

New Music Fridays, June 1st, 2018

Being that I'm so late with this week's New Music Fridays (Time constraints and pc issues! Grrr!!!!), I'm only going to share a couple of songs that struck me this past week and you can check out the honorable mentions below for more.  So here we go...

Dad Hair - Sofi Tukker X Ricky Reed Remix

Just in time for Pride Month comes this sexually charged 'love song' between a dad and his son.  Warning: not for the uptight or feeble-minded.  Here's Dad Hair...

2002 - Anne-Marie

I have been digging this British singer Anne-Marie, and she's just come up with a beautiful acoustic ballad co-written by none other than Ed Sheeran.  Check out 2002...

I'm Upset - Drake

I've never been a huge fan of Drake, but every once in awhile he puts out something that I can really dig.  This one's got the Canadian rapper/R&B singer well, upset, and though it's getting mixed reviews from critics, I like it because it reminds me of an old school rap song.  Check out I'm Upset on Spotify.

Honorable Mentions:

5 In the Morning - Charli XCX
Girls Just Like You - Maroon 5, Cardi B
Spread Love (Paddington) - Boston Bun, DVNO
Sad & Bored - bulow, Duckwrth
Humility - Gorillaz, George Benson
sex money feelings die - Lykke Li
Lost My Mind - Lily Allen
Iguana Bird - Pete Yorn, Scarlett Johansson
How You've Been - R3HAB, Quinn Lewis
Gravity - MNDR
a.t.w. (against the wall) - Ben Khan

Song of the Day - Toast To Our Differences - Rudimental, feat. Shungudzo, Protoje, & Hak Baker

Here's a new African-inspired jam by Dutch musical act Rudimental.  Happy song, great message!  Kinda reminds me of Soul II Soul.  Check out Toast To Our Differences...

Pride Month Song of the Day - Born This Way - Lady Gaga

Okay, so it's already June 4th and I'm just getting to Pride now.  This past weekend marked the first of a month-long celebration of parades and festivals throughout the world to celebrate being proud of who we are.  Long Island's Pride Celebration is next weekend and the big one, in NYC, culminates this most joyous of months for LBGT people anywhere.  To mark the occasion, here's Lady Gaga and Born This Way...

Song of the Day - Chasing Fire - Lauv

It was just last week I mentioned California-based singer Lauv, who's got a new album called I Met You When I Was 18.  Here's one of the tunes from that record, a really catchy and likable pop song.  If only there were a video.  Anyway, check out Chasing Fire...

Song of the Day - Solo - Clean Bandit, Demi Lovato

British act Clean Bandit is really developing their own sound, with a nice collection of pop/dance hits featuring some very talented female vocalists, like Jess Glynne, Anne Marie, Zara Larrson, and now Ms. Demi Lovato.  Check out Solo...

Flashback Friday Song of the Day - Spring Love - Stevie B

I remember when we first started

You came to me and you were broken hearted

I took you in and wiped all your tears away

I gave you loving more than any other gave

A couple of weeks ago my friends and I were reminiscing about freestyle music.  So many talented artists, so many great songs.  TKA, The Cover Girls, Sweet Sensation, Lisa Lisa, this list can go on very long.  Who knows, I may just do a special freestyle week or month soon, so be on the lookout.  In the meantime, here's one of the great freestyle artists with one of my favorite freestyle tunes.  Here's Stevie B and Spring Love...