I've volunteered to DJ a teen Halloween dance/costume event sponsored by the library I work at, and held at the local art museum. Unfortunately, I didn't quite think about what that meant in terms of music, and now I'm stumped as to what kinds of music I should bring. My usual DJ sets are electronic and ambient music, and (NOT TOP40-IST) I never listen to the radio so I'm blissfully ignorant of what teh kidz are listening to these days. What should I play at this dance that your average teen is going to like? [more inside]
posted by 40 Watt on Sep 28, 2009 - 12 answers

I need to update my dance-y indie music selection. My playlist is so 2007. [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic on Sep 10, 2009 - 21 answers

I like pop/hip-hop/R&B/dance songs with samples from easily recognized classical pieces but that tie together smoothly (ie. "When I get you alone" by Thicke). I prefer if the end result has a fast-ish tempo. Any suggestions?
posted by gwenlister on Aug 12, 2009 - 9 answers

What is the musical technique called whereby the music starts slow/quiet, builds to an, um, climax, and then, um, releases? This is most prevalent in dance/trance music. Examples within. [more inside]
posted by desjardins on Aug 2, 2009 - 20 answers

Hi, I would like to know song's that are similar to Let's Get Loud. By similar I don't mean songs by Jennifer Lopez. By similar I mean songs that have the same musical structure, beat, flow, rhythm and genome attributes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Music_Genome_Project_attributes). I have no access in Pandora's music service so I need specific answers. Song titles and artist's name will do. Thanks in advance for any help on this matter.
posted by yoitsfrancis on Jul 20, 2009 - 6 answers

Is there a rave subculture, and how can I get in on it? [more inside]
posted by theiconoclast31 on Jul 17, 2009 - 12 answers

Let's pretend it's 1989 and I'm putting together a playlist of classic NYC Limelight-style club anthems. I want piano drops, I want (not-too-cheezy) diva vocals, I want sweet (read: UNmonotonous) House Music. [more inside]
posted by Senor Cardgage on Jun 18, 2009 - 32 answers

Suggest underappreciated music for a 60s/70s dance party. [more inside]
posted by hpliferaft on Apr 10, 2009 - 26 answers

I have been enlisted to DJ a high school dance. I need some cool, danceable music that I won't feel ashamed for playing. Now, I myself am a high school student, but my musical tastes deviate a little from what most of my compatriots would consider danceable. Whereas they listen to Basshunter, I listen to Selected Ambient Works 85-92, for example. However, I cannot play music that people will not like. Some suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Bahro on Mar 27, 2009 - 40 answers

Similar-in-style songs to Christina Aguilera's Candyman? I'm helping plan a wedding dance list, and this modern boogie is a lot of fun, but I don't want to be the one that drops "he makes my cherry pop" into this particular dance hall. In other words, it should be clean too. [more inside]
posted by artifarce on Jul 20, 2008 - 12 answers

Best software to start mxing and creating my own dance tracks? [more inside]
posted by wildrain2008 on May 26, 2008 - 14 answers

I recently rediscovered the song "Man, It's So Loud In Here" by They Might Be Giants, and the delicious juxtaposition of the New Order/Pet Shop Boys pastiche of the music and the sardonic treatment of club culture in the lyrics leads me to my question: What are some other songs that sound like typical dance music but which have lyrics that are critical of dance music or club culture in general?
posted by murphy slaw on May 16, 2008 - 35 answers

What was the dance song I heard this week on Miami radio that had a few sax notes in the chorus? [more inside]
posted by i love cheese on Jan 27, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking for a electronic/dance song from probably the late 90s or early 00s that has the words "Stranger Danger" repeated in a male robot voice. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by boreddusty on Nov 14, 2007 - 5 answers

I need music to breakdance to. [more inside]
posted by tumbleweedjack on Nov 9, 2007 - 29 answers

Dance music for a wedding! Please help. [more inside]
posted by k8t on Jul 22, 2007 - 13 answers

DJ name me, if you please. [more inside]
posted by freudenschade on Jun 23, 2007 - 76 answers

What is a good name for a monthly column about dance music? [more inside]
posted by dydecker on Jun 11, 2007 - 32 answers

Good places to go dancing in LA on the west side? [more inside]
posted by np312 on May 24, 2007 - 4 answers

Please name the artist who made this mystery electronica/dance song. I pulled it off of ageispolis's fantastic MeFiSwap mix, but sadly, he only knows the name: "The Hand". I don't know if it's the mystery of it, but it's my favorite track among a lot of great tracks. And I want to hear more, but Googling is is essentially impossible since there are no lyrics. According to his liner notes, he ripped it from a friend's vinyl. (Link to downsampled MP3 inside.) [more inside]
posted by Plutor on May 17, 2007 - 8 answers

ATTN: Music Nerds! I'm putting together a party playlist with the theme of "Impeach the President" - any suggestions?? Help me rock the party into the streets! [more inside]
posted by MeatLightning on Apr 19, 2007 - 72 answers

I'm hosting a large dance party next week (combined birthday party and other celebration), and I'm trying to put together a playlist for it. I'm leaning toward electro, synthpop, funk, and remixes, but after looking through my library (which is pretty weighted towards indie rock and folk), I've realized I don't have very much. Any suggestions for songs that should go on there? [more inside]
posted by OverlappingElvis on Mar 20, 2007 - 30 answers

I keep hearing this song when I'm out and about in Australia. What is it? Humming included. [more inside]
posted by divabat on Feb 25, 2007 - 12 answers

One of my greatest joys is dancing to live music. When I go to shows, all I see is hipsters nodding and smoking. Life is too short for this shit — help! (Rock fan, but all genres welcome. Pittsburgh area, but all answers welcome. More inside!) [more inside]
posted by nebulawindphone on Nov 21, 2006 - 27 answers

I need help/recommendations for putting together a 30 minute dance set. [more inside]
posted by trixare4kids on Oct 11, 2006 - 13 answers

Can you name this Merengue song? [more inside]
posted by hcastro on Aug 27, 2006 - 3 answers

Obscure lyric: The song 'Eye for an Eye' by UK dance outfit UNKLE, appears to be a remix of, or at least heavily sampled from, a much earlier song. Perhaps from the 70s or 80s. Can anyone tell me what it is? [more inside]
posted by TheOtherGuy on Aug 20, 2006 - 3 answers

Can I get a DJ? Need a good recommendation for a disc jockey to play at my September 23rd wedding which will be held in Detroit area. [more inside]
posted by argus on Aug 14, 2006 - 2 answers

Help me find a song for the Father/Daughter dance at my wedding. [MI] [more inside]
posted by geeky on Jun 23, 2006 - 33 answers

Sourcing tracks for a themed CD of dancefloor booty music. [more inside]
posted by Isabeau Sahen on Jun 19, 2006 - 34 answers

Looking for light music with "easy" rhithm for dans improvisation lessons. [more inside]
posted by Akeem on Apr 20, 2006 - 3 answers

I'm interested in learning to be a DJ. [more inside]
posted by awesomebrad on Sep 28, 2005 - 23 answers

Suggestions for danceable indie music? [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van on Aug 26, 2005 - 45 answers

What should I DJ to a bunch of people wearing headphones? [more inside]
posted by hellbient on Aug 9, 2005 - 22 answers

I will be in Venice during the first week of September, and would like recommendations for things to see during the Biennale. [more inside]
posted by Marquis on Aug 1, 2005 - 5 answers

Wedding filter: We're a couple getting married with good taste in music help us pick our wedding song... [more inside]
posted by Cosine on Jul 16, 2005 - 55 answers

I'm going to Belgium (Gent area) in a while and I'm interested in really exploring european music (electronica/dance espescially). I'll be there for the last 5 days of De Gentse Feesten. I'd like reccomendations for live acts to see (electronica or not) and places to pick up vinyl that would be unavailable/expensive stateside (dance music in particular) in Gent.
posted by phrontist on Jul 9, 2005 - 3 answers

CPI over at theta states has some great downtempo and hiphop sets. Does anyone know where I can find some similar, more uptempo mixes? I'm putting some CDs together for a highschool dance and am looking for the easy way out.
posted by rtimmel on May 29, 2005 - 3 answers

WeddingMusicFilter: A friend has asked me to help him compile fun songs for his wedding reception... [more inside]
posted by ch3ch2oh on May 24, 2005 - 12 answers

So I'm a pledge at a fraternity here at Cornell university, and we're throwing a party whose tentative name is "Rock the Casbah". We're hoping for a mid-eastern/indian feel to the party, from decorations to music. Anyone know some good arabic/indian dance music or american rap music influenced by the sounds of the mid-east/india? [more inside]
posted by Kifer85 on Mar 5, 2005 - 30 answers

eurotrashfilter >> names of goofy europop/dance bands to put on the ipod and take to the gym? the kind you would never tell your friends about?
posted by subpixel on Feb 10, 2005 - 35 answers

I've just taken my 2nd salsa dance lesson. I've been told to practice. Can anyone recommend a good CD to purchase and practice salsa? Or, how about songs that I could compile onto a CD? I need varying tempos and rhythms.
posted by pinkkitty on Dec 17, 2004 - 2 answers

I'm looking for irresistible dance songs, songs that get you out of your seat and shaking it. Can you remember the best song you've ever danced to? (bonus points for obscure or genre-bending tracks)
posted by milovoo on Aug 5, 2004 - 41 answers

My 1-year-old son loves when we dance to Latin rhythms -- mambo and cha-cha especially. (He doesn't walk yet; I hold him.) I am in search of: 1) Best clear, bright, danceable music with Latin rhythms [my meagre playlist is inside]; and 2) a nice simple dance step I can learn, then teach the tyke when he's ambulatory. [more inside]
posted by argybarg on Apr 15, 2004 - 13 answers

Where could I find some good dancehall records (especially people doing their thing over hip hop beats)?
posted by Slimemonster on Jan 13, 2004 - 3 answers

I need some music suggestions from the dance/rave/whatever areas... [more inside] [more inside]
posted by twine42 on Jan 6, 2004 - 15 answers