Dance music has seen an unprecedented explosion in the 21st century as a stampede of subgenres, such as dance-pop and EDM (electronic dance music), have come to define the pop music scene worldwide. In this collection of original interviews, 33 hitmakers from 11 countries discuss their lives and careers in this still-unfolding new age--including Alcazar's Andreas Lundstedt, DJ Dave Aude, Bimbo Jones, DJ Chris Cox, Darude, Inaya Day, Deepend, Freemasons, D.O.N.S./Warp Brothers' Oliver Goedicke, DJ Xenia Ghali, Gryffin, Harrison, In-Grid, Kimberley Locke, DJ Paul Oakenfold, Suzanne Palmer, DJ Ralphi Rosario, Sak Noel, DJ Richard Vission and many more. Special commentary provided by Moto Blanco's Danny Harrison and clubland queen Martha Wash.

A massive dance music revolution swept across Europe and Britain beginning early in the 1980s. Merging rock, new wave, disco and worldbeat sounds, an explosion of exciting and increasingly electronic dance-pop music caused a sensation worldwide. In this book of original interviews, 32 of the era's most celebrated singers, songwriters, producers and industry professionals share fascinating memories of their lives and careers during this extraordinary time. They include Thomas Anders (Modern Talking's "You're My Heart, You're My Soul"), Pete Burns (Dead or Alive's "You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)"), Desireless ("Voyage Voyage"), Phil Harding (PWL Mixmaster), Junior ("Mama Used To Say"), Leee John (Imagination's "Just An Illusion"), Liz Mitchell (Boney M.'s 1988 "Megamix"), Fab Morvan (Milli Vanilli's "Girl You Know It's True"), Taco ("Putting On the Ritz"), Jennifer Rush ("The Power of Love"), Sabrina ("Boys"), Spagna ("Call Me"), Amii Stewart ("Knock On Wood"), Yazz ("The Only Way Is Up") and many more. Special commentary by Academy Award winner Mel Brooks and Dallas TV star Audrey Landers.

In this candid retrospective of the disco era, 40 men and women who reigned over the dance music industry of the 1970s and 1980s recall their lives and careers before, during and after the genre's explosion. Artists interviewed include Alfa Anderson, formerly of Chic; Ed Cermanski and Robert Upchurch of The Trammps; Sarah Dash; producer John Davis; Janice Marie Johnson of A Taste of Honey; France Joli; Denis LePage of Lime; Randy Jones of the Village People; Studio 54 DJ Robbie Leslie; Rob Parissi of Wild Cherry; Bonnie Pointer; producer Warren Schatz; Debbie, Joni and Kim Sledge of Sister Sledge; and many more.

The female vocalists who pioneered the disco genre in the '70s and early '80s were an extraordinarily talented group who dazzled the world with an exciting blend of elegance, soulful passion and gutsy fire. In this book of original interviews, 32 of these women tell their stories, explaining how they view their music, careers, connection to gay audiences, and their places in dance music history. Interviewed artists include: The Andrea True Connection; Claudja Barry; Pattie Brooks; Miquel Brown; Linda Clifford; Carol Douglas; Yvonne Elliman; Rochelle Fleming (First Choice); Gloria Gaynor; Debbie Jacobs-Rock; Madleen Kane; Evelyn "Champagne" King; Audrey Landers; Suzi Lane; Cynthia Manley (Boys Town Gang); Kelly Marie; Maxine Nightingale; Scherrie Payne; Wardell Piper; The Ritchie Family, 1975-1978: Gwendolyn Wesley, Cassandra Wooten and Cheryl Mason-Dorman; The Ritchie Family, 1978-1982: Theodosia "Dodie" Draher; Barbara Roy (Ecstasy Passion & Pain); Pamala Stanley; Evelyn Thomas; Jeanie Tracy; Anita Ward; Martha Wash; Carol Williams; Jessica Williams and Norma Jean Wright.

From 1973 to 1987, Fright Night was a fixture of the late Saturday evening schedule on independent New York television station WOR-TV. A genre fan's nightmare come true, the modestly produced showcase featured horror films both classic and obscure, from Universal's Frankenstein series to such lesser-known delights as Beast of Blood and The Living Coffin. Fright Night suffered no delusions of grandeur, and never claimed to be anything more than what it was: great entertainment on a Saturday night. This affectionate tribute to Fright Night's glory days includes a complete listing of all films shown on the series, as well as discussion of WOR-TV's other horror movie programs from the 1970s and 1980s. Also featured are interviews with the major surviving players, including series creator Lawrence P. Casey, who were responsible for the Fright Night experience.

The 1990s produced some of the greatest artists and hits in dance music history and were among the genre's most successful years in terms of energy, sales and global popularity. In this retrospective, 29 singers, songwriters, producers, DJs and industry professionals who enjoyed international stardom on the club circuit and on the airwaves of pop radio candidly discuss their careers. Interviewed artists include Richard and Fred Fairbrass of Right Said Fred (""I'm Too Sexy""), Nicki French (""Total Eclipse of the Heart""), Haddaway (""What Is Love""), Lane McCray of La Bouche (""Be My Lover""), DJ Tony Moran (remix of Michael Jackson's ""HIStory""), Robin S. (""Show Me Love""), Frank Peterson, formerly of Enigma (""Sadeness, Part I""), CeCe Peniston (""Finally""), Dr. Alban (""It's My Life""), Thea Austin, formerly of Snap! (""Rhythm Is A Dancer"") and many others. Commentaries are provided by former Billboard dance music editor Larry Flick, world renowned producers and songwriters The Berman Brothers (Real McCoy ""Another Night"") and acclaimed DJ Susan Morabito.