VIDEO: Dragonette wins Juno for Dance Recording of the Year

Collaboration with Martin Solveig beats Deadmau5

The members of queer-friendly Canadian dance band Dragonette have taken home Junos for their collaboration with Martin Solveig. The song “Hello” won the Dance Recording of the Year Award on April 1 in Ottawa.

Dragonette’s win put an end to Deadmau5’s winning streak; he had won the past four years.

In the interview below, Dragonette members speak to Lucas Silveira about their queer appeal and who they hope to work with next.

To hear their latest single, “Let It Go,” click here.


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