Bright Light - There Are No Miracles

Last night I saw this Welsh popster (real name Rod Thomas) at Manhattan's Mercury Lounge, where his well-received set drew heavily from last summer's Life Is Easy, which yielded one of my favorite tracks of 2014. Thomas collaborates with Scissor Sisters member Del Marquis on the latter's Slow Knights project, and the pair performed a duet near the end of the show, which was a nice surprise. Below is the new Bright Light Bright Light single, released yesterday. [Photo credit: Richard Weaver]

The 23rd Annual Night Of 1000 Stevies

A tambourine-waving crowd packed the Chelsea's Highline Ballroom for the 23rd annual Night Of 1000 Stevies, which bills itself as "the largest and most beloved Stevie Nicks fan event in the world." The performers included former Scissor Sisters guitarist Del Marquis & Xavier, the Ho Hos, and Jenna Torres.

Slow Knights - Shame

Here's another cut from the coming album by Scissor Sisters guitarist Del Marquis and his collaborators. From the press materials:

Slow Knights is a collective that steps away from glamour shots and imagery that pushes the personality of anyone within, instead inviting the listener to get lost in the lyrics, in the melodies, and most importantly the rhythm of the record. Musicians interchange roles as lead and backup singer, as writer and performer, all brought to life by the golden touch of former members of The New Power Generation who perform the tracks with the slickness and prowess you would expect from a band of their stature.

You'll definitely feel an 80s pop/funk vibe.

Del & Xavier - Let Me Tickle Your Fancy

Alex Erickson writes at Paper Magazine:

Since the Scissor Sisters announced their indefinite hiatus at a London show last October the "Let's Have a Kiki" band members have been off working on projects of their own. Guitarist Del Marquis teamed up with Boys Choir of Harlem alumnus Xavier to record a new mixtape, Tickle, available for free download on Del's website. We've got the world premiere of the video for the über-sexy lead track, a cover of Jermaine Jackson's 1982 ditty "Let Me Tickle Your Fancy." The duo chose director Robin Comisar for his gritty, unpolished reel, and he delivered one sexy, '80s-inspired fantasy scene involving a disrobing tennis pro (whom you may recognize as a go-go boy from Daniel Nardicio's underwear parties) and an unlikely voyeur. Enjoy!

Xavier is a pal of mine!