Hey there, music lovers! Imagine this: It's 3 a.m., the club's got that hazy neon glow, and the beat drops like a divine intervention—except it's equal parts church hymn and sweaty dance-floor frenzy. That's the magic of "HOLY DISCO," the killer collab between drag icon Gottmik and Chicago house wizard Felix Da Housecat. Dropping as the lead single from Gottmik's debut EP (hitting shelves September 26th), this track is pure electro pop ecstasy, wrapping you in glittery beats that scream queer club culture revival. If you're craving new dance pop that's bold, campy, and unapologetically joyous, hit play and let it transport you to a world where holy and unholy collide on the dance floor.
In a year where electro pop is exploding with hyperpop glitches and genre-bending fusions—think distorted synths meeting high-energy vocals in club-ready anthems—"HOLY DISCO" fits right in like a sequined glove. It's got that dark, driving pulse straight out of Felix's electroclash playbook, layered with Gottmik's avant-garde flair that turns every chorus into an earworm ritual. Picture throbbing basslines mimicking a heartbeat under strobe lights, euphoric hooks that build like a cathedral organ swelling into disco heat, and lyrics that tease the tension between sacred vows and late-night sins. This isn't just a song; it's a performance piece, a soundtrack for misfits turning the club into their personal disco mass. As Gottmik puts it, "I’ve always loved the tension between holy and unholy, sacred and nightlife. With Felix, I wanted to create a track that feels like a ritual on the dance floor—a disco mass for the misfits." And Felix? He nails it: "When Gottmik came to me with this vision, I knew it was going to be something wild. ‘Holy Disco’ isn’t just a track—it’s a whole vibe, it’s church at 3AM with a disco ball altar."
What makes this electro pop gem stand out in 2025's dance pop trends? We're seeing a massive surge in "recession pop"—those fun, high-energy bangers that get us moving through tough times, echoing the escapist vibes of early 2010s EDM-pop crossovers. Tracks like Kesha's "YIPPEE-KI-YAY" are all over TikTok with their sassy, danceable hooks, and "HOLY DISCO" slides in perfectly, blending that joyous release with queer club roots. Remember how house music was born in underground gay spaces like Chicago's Warehouse, where Black and queer folks turned disco's upbeat tempos into a lifeline of liberation? Felix, a two-time Grammy nominee and pioneer of the electroclash movement, brings that legacy forward—think his iconic remixes for Gwen Stefani and collaborations with Miss Kittin—while Gottmik infuses it with modern drag energy. The result? A glittering invitation to bold, campy nights where neon crosses meet disco-ball sparkles, all built for those late-night floors where self-expression reigns supreme.
Let's talk artists, because this duo is fire. Gottmik isn't just a name; they're a revolution. Making history as the first trans man on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Gottmik's shattered ceilings in drag, fashion, and music—from strutting runways to gracing magazine covers. Now, co-headlining the massive 50-city Knockout Tour with Violet Chachki (kicking off September 12th in Atlanta), they're redefining what drag sounds like on a global stage. It's all about that fashion-forward edge, pushing gender boundaries with every beat and vogue. Teaming up with Felix feels like fate: This Chicago legend shaped electronic music from the underground, blending house with electro flair in albums like Kittenz and Thee Glitz. From remixing Nina Simone's "Sinnerman" into a heavenly house banger to dropping Virgo Blaktro and the Movie Disco, Felix has always been the innovator keeping dance floors alive. Together, they're bridging eras—Felix's enduring underground cred meets Gottmik's fresh performance art—for a track that's destined for heavy rotation in queer clubs and beyond.
Diving deeper into the sound, "HOLY DISCO" thrives on that electro pop sweet spot: Pulsing production that drives you forward, a euphoric chorus begging for sing-alongs, and subtle nods to ballroom culture's vogue energy. The melody hooks you instantly, like a glittering earworm you can't shake, while the lyrics play with sacred-profane mashups that feel tailor-made for 2025's inclusive dance trends. We're in an era where heels dance and K-pop fusions are going viral on TikTok, but this track roots it all back to queer pioneers—those Club Kids and DJs who built electronic dance music from the ground up in NYC and Chicago basements. It's a reminder that dance pop isn't just fun; it's resistance, joy, and community wrapped in one sweaty, sparkling package. For fans of hyperpop's glitchy edges or the raw pulse of underground house, this is your new obsession.
As we wrap this up, "HOLY DISCO" isn't just a single—it's the spark for Gottmik's EP and tour, promising a bold dive into that campy, joyous world. Whether you're voguing in the mirror or losing it at a club, this track reminds us why music like this matters: It turns outsiders into icons, one beat at a time. What's your take—does it hit that holy-unholy sweet spot for you? Drop your thoughts in the comments; I live for these chats!
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