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Dangerous Muse

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New York City's electronic/rock duo, formed when Mike Furey and Tom Napack met as students at Fordham University. Furey, a singer-songwriter trained in piano, wanted to experiment with a more electronic sound and Napack, a musician-programmer, was looking to collaborate with a lyricist. Their first recording, “The Rejection,” which caught the attention of legendary record mogul Seymour Stein, marks the beginning of their symbiotic relationship. Stein offered the duo a demo deal with Sire Records and facilitated their signing to Cordless Recordings, a digital imprint of Warner Music Group. Soon after, the duo signed with former Warner Bros. Records Sr. Executive, Craig Kostich of Operational Art for management.

"The Rejection," their debut three-song digital EP, entered at #2 on the iTunes Dance album chart and held its position for weeks. "The Rejection" music video aired on MTV/LOGO Network and in its second week went to #1 on the countdown. This success rallied significant press coverage for the duo in magazines, newspapers, and blogs. Highlights include: the cover of The Advocate’s annual music issue, Perez Hilton’s popular blog, and “Year End Ones to Watch” in the New York Daily News. “Give Me Danger,” their second single and digital EP debuted top ten on iTunes’ Electronic album chart. With this continued momentum, the duo focused on live shows and toured in select cities across the United States. The band’s most recent release, a version of the Ministry classic “Everyday Is Halloween” and remixes with an alternate version of Give Me Danger, was released on Sire/Warner Bros Records and charted top ten in both pop and dance music categories on the popular DJ - club music e-tailer, MasterBeat.

The band took a short recording break to film a three-song concert performance scene for the upcoming feature film House of Boys, directed by Jean-Claude Schlim. Dangerous Muse was also a featured in the H&M - Fashion Against Aids Spring 09 Spring campaign. An exclusive Dangerous Muse designed t-shirt was a part of the in-store collection with additional participation in filmed and photographed media to raise awareness and education in the prevention and spread of HIV/AIDS. Dangerous Muse have completed recording their debut album which will be introduced by the release of “I Want It All” the albums first single produced by Bloodshy & Avant. A music video by directed by visual artist Greko Sklavounos has also been released of the song and two digital remix singles will also support the single release. “I Want It All” is from the eagerly anticipated Dangerous Muse album, Take Control, which is being readied for a Spring 2010 release on Scarce Goods. Producers on the album include Bloodshy & Avant (Madonna, Britney, Miike Snow), recording artist Esthero (making her production debut), Josh Harris (The Killers, Seal, Dangerous Muse), Ted Ottaviano (Book of Love, Dangerous Muse), and David Siskovic (Justin Timberlake, Cut Copy, Gwen Stefani, Goldfrapp).

Dangerous Muse also performed live with Fischerspooner in New York City at The Fillmore on New Years Eve. This special night and show marks the first time songs were performed from their forthcoming debut album with design and live production anew. They are currently in live show rehearsals to support domestic and international tour dates.

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It's hard to improve upon the perfection that is Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance," but NYC electro-dance-rock duo Dangerous Muse come pretty close. Dangerous Muse's slightly NSFW "Match In The Gas Tank Mix" of "Bad Romance" is like the nakeder, nastier stepbrother of the original. A dance track through and through, it's laced with electric licks, sped-up/ front-and-center Gaga vox and a male verse by DM’s Mike Furey thrown in -- "I want your plastic, your figurine..." Listen in the dark. + Listen to Dangerous Muse's "Bad Romance" remix, and watch their new video, "I Want It All."
- MTV Buzzworthy Blog

My pals of Dangerous Muse put a whole new spin on Lady GaGa's "Bad Romance," a track that just keeps on giving. On their throbbing "Match In The Gas Tank" remix, Tom and Mike re-packacked the upbeat pop-electro original with a dirtier, darker vibe that perfectly fits the hang-over that follows a bad romance. With a match stick about to light up the situation, the dancefloor tension captured on this remix is palpable.
- Arjan Writes

Dangerous Muse are back with a stellar single that takes away their one-hit-wonder status. “I Want It All” is a really robust dance song that can carry them from Logo to MTV. They’re so easy on the eyes.
- Loft 965

"You will love Dangerous Muse, whose songs are equal parts pretty yet dirty and all set to a beat you can dance to –- or fuck to."
- Perez Hilton

"Superstars like Madonna, Depeche Mode and Moby 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 (Founder, Sire Records).

"These guys are so ready for the big time."
- Arjan Writes