‘First Time He Kissed a Boy,’ starry pop by Kadie Elder.

• February 11th, 2015

  Hozier hit ‘Take Me To Church’ danced by Lustralboy fave, Sergei Polunin.

  Former British Royal Ballet principal dancer Polunin, dressed only in tights, performs passionatley in the spirit of the demons that haunt... More >

• October 30th, 2014

  Two potential global Britpop superstars: George Ezra and Sam Smith.

  We wait for a big new star to come along, then two come along at once! Check them both out here. George Ezra. For those who don't yet know,... More >

• September 28th, 2014

  UK X-Factor witnesses death by a thousand cuts.

  It was death by a thousand cuts that characterised this years UK X-Factor post-bootcamp shows. The last forty-eight acts were due to be sliced in... More >

• September 17th, 2013

  Edgeland by Karl Hyde. Reviewed and admired.

  It takes something special these days for us to review a single album. Our fondness for all things Underworld, up to and including their London... More >

• May 18th, 2013

  Empire of the Sun new album. New Romantics meet Star Trek. Lovely.

  As early adopters of Empire of the Sun with their 2008 iconic debut album, Walking on a Dream, we were thrilled to find them on top form with... More >

• February 11th, 2013

  Ludwig’s Lunchbox explodes with a Valentine’s Day Musical Massacre

  Who’s been making those scratches on ya back? With the proliferation in recent years of supernatural television and cinema, and the subsequent... More >

• January 28th, 2013

  Unite. The great debut album from A Friend in London.

  It’s a while, 18 months in fact, since we interviewed Tim Schou, lead singer with the boy band from Denmark, A Friend in London. Like many of... More >

• December 30th, 2012

  Ludwig’s Music World. S.A Psych-Up tracks.

  3 tracks from 3 South African artists to add to your12/31/12 pre-party psych-up playlist. 1. Goodluck - Harlem, the live-electro-swing-house... More >

• December 29th, 2012

  Lustralboy’s Albums of the Year, 2012.

  Was it a great year for pop music, in its many, ever more diverse forms? No, it was not. Truly outstanding new artists were hard to find. The... More >

• December 10th, 2012

  X Factor winner, James. Time for a revamp.

  Soulful singer James Arthur triumphed as 2012 X Factor winner last night in front of an audience of 10,000 at Manchester Arena, securing a... More >

• December 2nd, 2012

  End of the X Factor road for Christopher.

  December 8 Update As predicted here last week, it's likeable but cheesy Christopher on his way home tonight.  Jahmene's vocal pyrotechnics... More >

• October 27th, 2012

  Latest news of A Friend In London.

  (Photo source : www.afriendinlondon.com) Yes, we were thrilled to get the news that A Friend in London would release their debut album, Unite,... More >

• October 6th, 2012

  George Shelley smiles sweetly on X-Factor live.

  News Update. 25 November Union J survive the bottom two sing-off again. Jaymi takes lead vocal to keep the dream alive. Four acts remain after... More >

• September 30th, 2012

  Lustralboy hot X-Factor news: here comes the next One Direction, maybe!

  It's maybe a bit early to be getting excited about an X-Factor boyband....BUT Louis Walsh's decision tonight may prove momentous.  He opted... More >

• July 15th, 2012

  Elton John, Pnau mash up to gay up Olympic theme tunes.

  News Update: Elton John vs. Pnau: Good Morning to the Night It's as dramatic as a Gok Wan makeover, this surpising collaboration between... More >

• April 7th, 2012

  One Direction, plus the Battle. The Voice v American Idol v Britain’s Got Talent.

  Pop news this week was dominated by tedious specualtion on the gay or otherwise relationship between One Direction members, Louis... More >

• January 21st, 2012

  Lustralboy reflects on indie rock icon, Perfume Genius.

  Photo by Angel Ceballos We first met Perfume Genius, aka Seattle-based solo artist Mike Hadreas, through his myspace files and the stark... More >

• November 14th, 2011

  “Voyage” by electropoppers Sound of Arrows, reviewed and revered.

  By DJ Michael Music Overview Artist: The Sound of Arrows Format: Album Genre: Electropop We liked: The epic sweep of lyrical and synth... More >

• November 6th, 2011

  X-Factor 2011, the rant. Time to flush it down the toilet?

  By Luke Cheek Here at Lustralboy, we've been followers, if not mega-fans, for a few series of X-Factor. Are we alone in feeling that the current... More >

• October 30th, 2011

  On being dumped: the Lustralboy Playlist:

  We've  all been there. . It's not a great feeling. But help is at hand. Option 1 To be honest, one option is just to play Adele’s... More >

• September 5th, 2011

  What did she do on Last Friday Night??

  That's why we love Katy Perry!   More >

• August 4th, 2011

  The Soundtrack To Your Next Sexy Night In

  A key ingredient in the pursuit of the next conquest is the music that helps make it happen. Here comes the definitive stage by stage, blow... More >

• July 31st, 2011

  Popstar Will Young was “terrified” of being gay when he was younger.

  The new single: Jealousy. The singer, 32, said he felt “inhibited” about his gayness until several years ago. In an interview with Attitude... More >

• July 11th, 2011

  A gay operastar is born. Joe McElderry nails Nessun Dorma and wins.

  Joe McElderry performs Nessun Dorma in last night's Popstar to Operastar final.   Joe McElderry’s win in the Final of Popstar to Operastar... More >

• March 20th, 2011

  Free and blissful. The Lustralboy Compilation 3: Barside Mix

  Here at Lustralboy we love great music. And the music we love to share should, like Lustralboy itself, be beautiful, thoughtful and... More >

• February 21st, 2011

  In case you missed them: The BRITs 2011 Results

  The easy catch up list by DJ Michael Lustralboy most-deserved gongs to: Tinie Tempah Justin Bieber                                        ... More >

• January 14th, 2011

  Way beyond the Diddies: the power behind Brit-pop: its Brit-hop.

  By D J Michael Tinie Tempah Nobody should have been surprised by the nominations for the prestigeous Brit Awards 2011.  It was a week that... More >

• November 28th, 2010

  X Factor’s “Heroes” 2010 versus David Bowie’s “Heroes” 1992

   Here's an interesting comparison. It's one of the greatest pop songs of all time. See it, as just performed by the 2010 UK X Factor Finalists.... More >

• November 10th, 2010

  The eBay song. By Eric and Lee. Hilariously magnificent.

  Not so much: "I Want It That Way" By the Backstreet Boys. More: "I bought it on eBay." Deserves a global release. And a free pass for these... More >

• September 29th, 2010

  The 7 Ages of Gay Love, the Soundtrack

  DJ Michael introduces the 7 songs that he finds capture our 7 ages of love as they progress from that first schoolboy crush, through teen heartbreak... More >

• August 31st, 2010

  Gay icon Ziggy Stardust, remembered and never to be forgotten.

  L "He'd like to come and meet us but thinks he'd blow our minds!”  He did.  And he still does.   (From “Starman”, Track 4, Side 1. The Rise and... More >

• August 15th, 2010

  The Lustralboy Compilations. No. 2. Beachside Mix

  To download the free mix, just click on the url below. http://www.mediafire.com/?iamu10kcuhgkmmm     We've already been Poolside! (If... More >

• July 18th, 2010

  The Lustralboy Compilations. No. 1: Poolside Mix.

  By DJ Michael To download the whole mix, click on this url. http://www.mediafire.com/?oe4zymzydtn To download a track-marked mix, click... More >

• June 29th, 2010

  Scott Walker, Musician. The first Emo Boy.

  “But didn’t you know, I’m not the world’s strongest man. When it comes to you and your world, I’m lost.” "The World's Strongest Man"... More >

• May 31st, 2010

  Lustral music for soft Summer nights.

  DJ Michael explains why Owl City is the sound of summer 2010. Okay, for fans of global hit “Fireflies”, this admission of fondness for Owl City,... More >

• April 22nd, 2010

  OUR gayest tunes ever, really!

  “Georgie boy was gay I guess / nothin' more or nothin' less / the kindest guy I ever knew ...” Rod Stewart. The Killing of Georgie. Yes, this... More >

• March 30th, 2010

  Top spot for an Aussie duo in our Style Inheritance issue.

  Music guru DJ Michael explains all.   Aussie electronic duo, Empire of the Sun, formed in 2006, when Luke Steele of the Sleepy Jackson... More >

• February 19th, 2010

  What makes a tune lustral?

  Editor says: In this first exploration of the music that the lustralboy might find most appealing, DJ Michael shares some insights and viewpoints... More >