Formed in Liverpool in 1980, Dead or Alive achieved their stride in the mid-1980s, gracing the UK Top 40 charts with seven singles and the Top 30 with three albums. Notably, they were the first act to score a number-one single under the legendary production team of Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW). At the height of their fame, the band's lineup included Pete Burns on vocals, Mike Percy on bass, Steve Coy on drums, and Tim Lever on keyboards. Over their career, they released seven studio albums and five compilation albums. Two of their singles even cracked the U.S. Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 ..read more

In the twilight of 1986, I found myself back in my hometown, rebooting life after a pause post-high school. As fate would have it, I returned to C&C Music/Video—a place that had worked for during my high school years. Erasure's "Oh L'amour" was already setting dance floors on fire, but honestly, I hadn't deeply considered the duo behind the beats. That changed, and how, when their extended play album "The Two Ring Circus" was released. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFduy8qQIOg Before we dive into the Erasure saga, let's step back a bit. Vince Clarke, one half of Erasure, was already a sy ..read more

The Essential 80’s Dance Mix series reaches its culmination with Volume 6, packing an impressive compilation of unmissable 80s dance music tracks. This meticulously crafted collection includes tunes that got missed in the previous five volumes due to various reasons. From curating tracks for Trash Disco and the 90s House Classics, to the Millennial House Classics series, it’s always a challenging yet rewarding task. Ensuring a seamless flow of tracks requires dedicated preparation, sometimes extending over a month. Despite the demanding release schedule of Party Favorz, we are committed to de ..read more

Dive into the vibrant tapestry of the 80s dance music era with Party Favorz’s first of six volumes of The Essential 80s Dance Mix. This collection celebrates the decade’s dynamic shifts in dance music, amalgamating the standout tracks from our previous sets including Pure Energy, Pump Up the Volume, Hit That Perfect Beat!, and the Back 2 the 80s series. The 80s music scene began on the foundation laid by disco. As the decade progressed, a transition towards synth-driven beats began to define the era’s sound. This evolution is encapsulated in Duran Duran’s “All She Wants Is“, a song that perfe ..read more

Party Favorz presents The Essential 80s Dance Mix Volume 2, a harmonious blend of commercial, alternative, and pop-hit dance tracks, illustrating the rhythmic diversity of the 80s dance music era. A significant part of the 80s was the rise of Hi NRG, epitomized by Patrick Cowley’s remix of Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” and his later contributions to the genre, such as “Menergy” and “Megatron Man”. This volume also nods towards the gay community and the movement they helped define, which was deeply intertwined with the Hi NRG genre, as their music provided the soundtrack to a time marked by the ..read more

Party Favorz proudly presents Volume 4 of the Essential 80’s Dance Mix, a collection that masterfully transitions between commercial dance music and popular alternative dance tracks of the era. This compilation is primarily focused on 80s dance music, which is easily digestible and filled with recognizable tracks for fans of the genre. Volume 4 features an exciting mix of dance hits that range from Paula Abdul’s energetic “Straight Up” to Madonna’s iconic “Like A Prayer” and “Holiday.” Other highlights include Jody Watley’s infectious “Don’t You Want Me” and the NSW raunchy “Relax” by Frankie ..read more

Party Favorz is back with the captivating Essential 80’s Dance Mix Volume 3, an incredible journey through the decade that gave us unforgettable classics in Funk, R&B Dance, and Rap’s early days. This set, often referred to as the Urban mix, masterfully blends a selection of popular 80s dance music with one alternative dance mix and a handful of chart-topping pop tracks. Developing this mix involved two weeks of careful track selection and editing to achieve the perfect blend and feel. A standout feature is the innovative mashup of Grandmaster Flash’s anti-drug song “White Lines” and Herb ..read more

The Essential 80’s Dance Mix series reaches its culmination with Volume 6, packing an impressive compilation of unmissable 80s dance music tracks. This meticulously crafted collection includes tunes that got missed in the previous five volumes due to various reasons. From curating tracks for Trash Disco and the 90s House Classics, to the Millennial House Classics series, it’s always a challenging yet rewarding task. Ensuring a seamless flow of tracks requires dedicated preparation, sometimes extending over a month. Despite the demanding release schedule of Party Favorz, we are committed to de ..read more

Party Favorz is thrilled to announce the release of Volume 5 of The Essential 80’s Dance Mix, a collection that has been long-awaited by 80s dance music aficionados. The focus of this set is the Hi-Energy (NRG) sub-genre, a forebear to the 90s Hard Dance and early millennium scenes. This compilation, while predominantly NRG, also features standout tracks from other genres, like the unforgettable beat of Rick James’ “Super Freak.” While this is not an all-encompassing series of 80s dance music, it provides a substantial dive into a decade known for its diverse sub-genres. So, whether you were ..read more

Party Favorz is ecstatic to unveil The Ultimate Dance Classics, a dazzling celebration of the inimitable dancefloor queen… MADONNA! Only two sets have been mastered thus far, each posing its unique set of challenges, yet presenting a fantastic journey through Madonna’s iconic dance hits. The first set revisits all her 80s dance hits, with a few extending into 1990. This period marked the genesis of Madonna’s career, where she not only etched her name in the annals of music history but also paved the way for women to become outright superstars. From the nude photos published in Playboy, the tu ..read more