According to Astralwerks, the following artists make “gay” approved music. Makes me wonder who’s finger was up whose bottom, er, on the button, when this concept was being decided. Ok, JUST KIDDING. Branded “Pride” swag has always been amusing to me, what with the weird doggy toothbrushes (essential for your gay dog) and MoneyMart sunglasses (yes, MoneyMart is gay too. You didn’t know?) I’ve acquired during Toronto’s celebratory mid-summer blowouts.
But seriously, here’s the official statement from Astralwerks on their mix CD which will make it’s appearance at Pride events around the world:
“From the uplifting disco-house of Eric Prydz to the electro-acoustic atmospheres of Air, Hey Boy, Hey Girl! – Pride 2012 is a journey through contemporary electronic dance music, and features music that we hope will be part of your soundtrack to Pride 2012 festivities. In recent years Astralwerks has enjoyed numerous successful album campaigns with luminary artists such as Kylie Minogue, Pet Shop Boys, David Guetta, The B-52s and others. Working closely with lifestyle and media contacts in the LGBT community has been a big part of that success. Glenn Mendlinger, Astralwerks General Manager, notes…“we are grateful for the support and love that this community has shown to our artists. This is our way of saying thank you.”
Go to the bandcamp page to stream and download (hey Astralwerks, stop being greedy, let’s share some embed codes)
Hey Boy, Hey Girl! – Pride 2012 Tracklisting:
1. Eric Prydz & Andreas Postl: “Mighty Love” www.ericprydz.com
2. Swedish House Mafia vs. Knife Party: “Antidote” (Tommy Trash Remix) www.swedishhousemafia.com
3. David Guetta : “Paris” www.davidguetta.com
4. Gold Fields : “Treehouse” (Gloves Remix) www.goldfieldsband.com
5. Morning Parade: “Headlights” (James Nije Remix) www.morningparade.com
6. The Chemical Brothers: “Don’t Think” (Live from Japan) www.thechemicalbrothers.com
7. The Good Natured: “Video Voyeur” (Adrian Lux Remix) www.thegoodnatured.co.uk
8. Air: “Seven Stars” www.aircheology.com
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