MYSPACE PUREVOLUME JOIN OUR MAILING LIST NEWS MUSIC SHOWS PHOTOS BIOGRAPHY SHOP CONTACT BIOGRAPHY Dance music has almost always been totally about the music and the record. Superstars like Madonna and Donna Summer have been few and far between. Mike Furey and Tom Napack of Dangerous Muse could easily be another exception to the rule. Dangerous Muse have the songs, but they also have the style, looks and unswerving dedication and most of all, the smarts to break through in a big, big way and stay there for a long, long time. I'm betting they can and will do it." -–Seymour Stein, Sire Records The Electro-Clash scene in New York City was undoubtedly one of the most creatively glamorous, deliciously lascivious and culturally influential pop music movements in recent years, but like most dance music, while ground breaking in its production, it may have lacked a certain emphasis on the art of songwriting. Vocalist Mike Furey, a regular at all of the hottest downtown dance parties, wanted to use that dark, lusty, trashy dance sound he’d absorbed there to write the more personal songs that were gestating in his sub-conscious. Programmer/keyboardist Tom Napack, new to the scene, was looking for a vocalist and songwriting partner. They got together and immediately knew they had something. Combining the gloomy sexiness of the scene with a keen sense of song craft and pop drama, Dangerous Muse’s sound is as comfortable on the dance floor as it is the morning after. New York performances at MisShapes, Scenic, Happy Valley and Crash Mansion began to spread the success of their first single “The Rejection” and Dangerous Muse was off and running. Soon they had Mr. Stein’s attention and found themselves working on their first commercial release with Ted Ottaviano (Book of Love). In November 2005, Dangerous Muse released their first EP with Cordless Recordings, the newest addition to the Warner Music Group of labels. The day the EP was available, "The Rejection" soared to number 2 on iTunes’ top-selling dance charts and stayed at the top of the charts for weeks. Dangerous Muse are currently working on writing and producing their next EP, to be available this Spring. They also intend to release a limited-edition picture-disc 10”, featuring an Eric Kupper remix of “The Rejection” and some other as-yet-to-be-announced mixes. --Peter Sax, The Devious Planet HISTORY 2005 October: Fly to New York to prepare for series of live shows and release events September: Sign with Warner Music Group's Cordless Recordings. International release scheduled for November 8, 2005 August: Prepare for production of the second half of the video July: Shoot first half of "The Rejection" music video. Rehearse with Los Angeles drummer, Justin Parker. Collaborate with Matt Sims (Mount Sims) and Marc Almond (Soft Cell) on a track called "NeoBurlesque." June: Leave New York for Los Angeles to begin production of a music video for "The Rejection" May: Seymour introduces Dangerous Muse to Jac Holzman (Founder, Elektra Records). Jac unveils the new electronic imprint of Warner Music Group, Cordless Recording, and offers Dangerous Muse a deal April: Collaborate with New York drummer, Steve Bozz, to prepare for live act 2004 December: Seymour introduces Dangerous Muse to producer, Ted Ottaviano (Book of Love). Ted produces three tracks with Dangerous Muse November: Sign a three-song demo deal with Sire Records October: Furey meets Peter Stern (art lawyer, theatrical investor) who, by chance, introduces him to Seymour Stein (Founder, Sire Records). In this chance meeting, Seymour listens to "The Rejection" on Furey's ipod and offers Dangerous Muse a demo record deal May: Record a working version of "The Rejection" in Tom's dorm room. Play the song for a few friends. Furey saves the rough recording to his iPod 2003 November: Furey and Tom meet through a mutual friend after both are cast in The Who's "Tommy" at Fordham in New York City. Tom shows Furey his collection of electronic equipment and almost breaks Furey's teeth by swinging a microphone around his head like Roger Daultry. Furey gets an idea to write a song about a girl who came on to him. Tom has a beat NEWS MUSIC SHOWS PHOTOS BIOGRAPHY SHOP CONTACT All Materials Copyright © DANGEROUS MUSE 2005-2006. All rights reserved.