'Fire & Ice' Purple Disco Machine ft Jake Shears

Release date: 05/09/2025 Label: Sony

Purple Disco Machine pays homage to one of the most famed cultural moments of the 1980s with the vibrant, high-energy ‘Fire + Ice’. With his latest disco delivery, the German producer taps into the spirit of filmmaker Willy Bogner’s cult-ski films Fire and Ice and the accompanying composition. It was a series that became a movement in Germany and left an undeniable mark on sports, fashion, and music alike through the dazzling visuals of adrenaline-fueled slopes. Wanting to create a distinctive interpretation that was a nod to the original yet entirely contemporary, Purple Disco Machine sought out one of the most glamorous falsetto voices in modern music, courtesy of Jake Shears. The Scissor Sisters vocalist and queer pop legend perfectly embodies the spirit of euphoria and liberation that radiates through this anthem. 

Purple Disco Machine’s production elicits an insatiable desire to dance with a driving disco-drenched bassline propelling that iconic sample to a new generation of dancefloors. With newly-penned lyrics and shimmering melodies, Jake Shears’ vocals inject the track with pure charisma, making for a playful, magnetic, and effortlessly stylish offering. A master of commanding the dancefloor, Purple Disco Machine layers infectious guitar flicks, his signature retro-futurist flair, and an ecstatic breakdown that elevates the track to a climactic high. With their distinct yet perfectly complementary sonic energies, Tino Piontek and Jake Shears deliver a collaboration that feels as natural as it is electrifying. 

Tino Piontek, better known to the world as Purple Disco Machine, has built a worldwide reputation on the dancefloor. Hailing from East Germany, his sound was forged in the underground clubs and has evolved into a signature blend of vintage disco and modern house that’s captivated millions. With over 2 billion streams and recent hits such as ‘Substitution’, ‘Honey Boy’, and ‘Beat Of Your Heart’, his third studio album ‘Paradise’ cemented his status as one of the leading producers in the world. A constant force in the charts worldwide, a radio staple, and with a never-ending desire to command venues across the globe, Purple Disco Machine has become one of the defining artists of this generation. His 2025 schedule spans multiple festivals and headline shows across Mexico, the USA, and Europe, further solidifying his role as a global disco ambassador and tireless champion for the dancefloor way of life.

As part of Scissor Sisters and as a solo artist, Jake Shears excels at revitalising classic sounds and bringing queer culture into the mainstream. Rising to fame as the magnetic frontman of the pop band, his genre-defying artistry brought glam rock, disco, and pop theatrics back to the limelight. From topping charts with singles such as I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’ to orchestrating the UK’s best-selling album of 2004, Jake Shears has long been a force. Whether headlining festivals, lighting up stages globally, or collaborating with trailblazers like Kylie Minogue and Elton John, the frontman continues to push boundaries and keep the spirit of dance music burning bright. Jake recently reunited with his Scissor Sisters bandmates for a 10 date UK arena tour, headlined Saturday night at Glastonbury and just completed a 25 date US arena tour.