Village People leader Victor Willis was more than a disco icon. Revisit our interviews with him

SAN DIEGO — As the lead singer and co-writer of such upbeat disco anthems as “Y.M.C.A.,” “Macho Man” and “In The Navy,” Victor Willis had an enduring impact on pop culture, both straight and gay, ...
Bay Area Reporter

Under the disco ball: Frank DeCaro's book documents the glittery, glamorous gay music era

Has there ever been a musical genre more deserving of a glorious coffee table book than disco? In his new book "Disco: Music, Movies, and Mania Under the Disco Ball" (Rizzoli, 2024), gay writer Frank ...
The Cheat Sheet

Why Blondie’s ‘Heart of Glass’ Is Still the Best Disco Song by a Rock Band

“Heart of Glass” is a perfect blend of disco, rock, and pop. Blondie successfully merged these styles, creating a fresh and exciting sound. The track is upbeat and funky, yet still has the raw energy ...
Rolling Stone

Irvine Welsh Has Been Writing to a Beat Since ‘Trainspotting.’ Now, He’s Making Disco

Britain, the 1980s. Thatcher. Black Monday. Riots. Strikes. Racism. In 1984, George Orwell’s 1984 became a bestseller again, slotting right into the nightmarish dystopia it had predicted. As ...