Last November, the Australian pop icon returned with her aptly titled albumDisco,featuring the ’70s-inspired dance-floor delight.
She’s the queen of the club in a metallic gown that shines like a golden disco ball.
And with a career that spans over 30 years, that throne is where Kylie belongs.
Minogue’s iconic white “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” jumpsuit.
In the U.S.,Discodebuted in thetop 30 of theBillboard200chart while hittingNo.
Throughout the decades, disco has remained an influence on her music.
She has a song called “Your Disco Needs You,” after all.
But withDisco, Minogue was honing in on a sound that defined her career.
The retro album was also an opportunity for Minogue to face the future of the music industry.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, pop stars have been keeping their fans entertained through virtual shows.
Minogue joined the club with her stunning Infinite Disco live-stream event.
She also dropped by Lipa’s Studio 2054 show for a live duet of “Real Groove.”
ALLURE:What’s the story behind your beauty and fashion looks for this album?
ALLURE:You appeared onDua Lipa’slive-stream concert.
What was it like to perform with her?
KM:That was great!
It was brief, but I loved doing that.
I think she’s fantastic.
ALLURE:2020 was said to be a disco-pop revival with artists like Dua Lipa.
What did you think about all these newer artists embracing the sound?
KM:Obviously, I love it.
It’s the kind of music that I love to listen to.
It was something that was in the zeitgeist, part of pop’s ebb and flow.
KM:[Gasps.]
Can you believe that?
I was like [gasps] Gloria!
It’s just incredible.
We will forever be singing “I Will Survive” forever and ever and all the generations to come.
There are certain disco songs that you’re able to’t even touch.
That was like being anointed by one of the absolute queens of disco.
Minogue’s iconic white “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” jumpsuit.
ALLURE:What are some of your favorite looks from your career?
KM:Firstly, let me say that there have been some absolute shockers.
Something that’s recent, the Alexandre Vauthier gold outfit from Infinite Disco.
I thought that was beautiful.
The golden hot pants [from the “Spinning Around” video].
ALLURE:2021 marks the 20th anniversary of yourFeveralbum.
What’s one of your favorite memories of that album?
KM:I feel likeFeverjust went stratospheric.
I guess we would’ve dreamt of that, but to have it actually happen is…
It was just right.
Not too far cutting-edge, but just near the edge.
I loved writing “Love at First Sight.”
And then “In Your Eyes.”
I really hit my stride as a songwriter then.
I feel likeFeverwas just an incredible time for me.
Do you have a message for them?
KM:Well, I normally have a message without having to say a message.
It’s there in everything I do.
I want people to feel free, to feel loved, and to express themselves.
I feel fortunate that I can do that and I want to share that.
In “All the Lovers,” there was all sorts going on basically, and I loved it.
I don’t see any difference.
It’s just, they’re all people.
Joseph Kahn did a stunning job.
He’s an incredible director.
That’s the only time I’ve worked with him and I would love to work with him again.
ALLURE:What do you hope for in 2021?
KM:I want to hug a lot of people.
I hope that we can get through this situation.
I don’t wish anything for myself.
I want it to be better for all people.
Lucas Villa is a Mexican American music journalist who covers pop and Latin music.
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