100 Degrees

2015 single by Kylie Minogue and Dannii Minogue

"100 Degrees"Single by Kylie Minogue and Dannii Minoguefrom the album Kylie Christmas Released 7 December 2015 (2015-12-07) 1 April 2016 (2016-04-01) ("Still Disco to Me") Recorded2015Studio Angel Recording Studios (London, England) Sarm Music Village (London, England) GenreDiscoLength 4:31 3:47 ("Still Disco to Me") LabelParlophoneWarner MusicSongwritersKylie MinogueAsh HowesRichard StannardSteve AndersonProducersAsh HowesRichard StannardSteve AndersonKylie Minogue singles chronology

"Only You" (2015)

"100 Degrees" (2015)

"Every Day's Like Christmas" (2015) Dannii Minogue singles chronology

"Summer of Love"(2015)

"100 Degrees"(2015)

"Holding On"(2017)

Studio video"100 Degrees" on YouTube

"100 Degrees" is a song recorded by Australian singer-songwriter Kylie Minogue, with her sister Dannii Minogue. The track was the second single from Kylie's album Kylie Christmas (2015). It was released on 7 December 2015 by Parlophone and Warner Bros. Records. A disco-influenced Christmas song, the track was written by Kylie, Ash Howes, Richard Stannard and Steve Anderson, with Howes, Stannard and Anderson handling production. An alternate version of the song was later released on 1 April 2016, "100 Degrees (Still Disco to Me)", omitting all references to Christmas in its lyrics. Kylie wrote "100 Degrees" about adapting to a winter Christmas in the UK after being raised in Australia and was inspired by Donna Summer's vintage disco classics. Dannii said: "There's not enough party Christmas songs, everyone has Christmas parties, but what music do you put on? This song is perfect for dancing to." Kylie announced that the song would serve as the second single during The X Factor Australia, with her and Dannii performing the song together for the grand finale. The song was also used by Target Australia for their Christmas commercials. The adverts starred Dannii Minogue, who has a fashion line with Target Australia. "100 Degrees" finished 2016 as the UK's seventeenth biggest selling vinyl of the year.

[edit] The music video sees the pair recording the song and having fun in the studio, surrounded by tinsel, with Dannii donning 'Disco Christmas' T-shirt & Kylie donning a 'Kylie Kissmass' T-shirt.

[edit] Mike Wass from Idolator said that "100 Degrees" was the album's highlight. Wass said "The siblings inject a whole lot of fabulous into the festive season with disco-tinged anthem" adding, "the duet is every bit as camp as you would expect."

[edit] Kylie confirmed that she would perform the track alongside Dannii, on the season 7 grand final on 24 November 2015. In a statement, Kylie said: "I'll be bringing a little Christmas cheer to The X Factor stage, I can't wait to come home and perform on the show with Dannii". The performance was their first performance together since their live performance of "Kids" on her Showgirl: The Homecoming Tour in 2006, and the first televised performance together since they performed "Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves" on Young Talent Time in 1986.

[edit] Digital download

"100 Degrees" (with Dannii Minogue; 7th Heaven Club Mix) – 6:49 "100 Degrees" (with Dannii Minogue; 7th Heaven Radio Edit) – 5:02 "100 Degrees" (with Dannii Minogue; Steve Anderson Classic Disco Extended Mix) – 7:24 "100 Degrees" (with Dannii Minogue; Boney Mix) – 5:44 100 Degrees (Still Disco to Me) – EP/12-inch clear vinyl

"100 Degrees (Still Disco to Me)" (with Dannii Minogue) – 3:47 "100 Degrees (Still Disco to Me)" (with Dannii Minogue; Steve Anderson Classic Disco Extended Mix) – 7:24 "100 Degrees (Still Disco to Me)" (with Dannii Minogue; 7th Heaven Club Mix) – 7:04 "100 Degrees (Still Disco to Me)" (with Dannii Minogue; Boney Remix) – 5:44

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Release history and formats for "100 Degrees"

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Date

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Outside US

7 December 2015

Digital download (Remix EP)

Parlophone

Various

1 April 2016

Digital download ("Still Disco to Me" remix EP)

17 June 2016

Vinyl ("Still Disco to Me")

Most festive tracks aim for cosy piano or sleigh‑bell ambience, but "100 Degrees" swaps the fire‑place for a glittering disco floor. The sisters blend Kylie’s polished pop sheen with Dannii’s club‑era vocal grit, creating a track that captures the paradox of a British winter – cold outside, heat on the dancefloor. It’s a reminder that for many expatriates, Christmas is less about snow and more about a warm, communal buzz. The song’s upbeat tempo and glossy production make it a go‑to background for holiday parties where guests prefer shaking a leg to sipping mulled wine.

If you’re curating a playlist that stays strictly seasonal, stick with the December release; its lyrical nods to Christmas trees and snow give it a festive context. However, the April‑released “Still Disco to Me” version strips the holiday references, leaving a pure disco anthem that works just as well at a New Year’s Eve rave or a summer garden party. For collectors, both versions are available on streaming platforms, but the physical CD single includes a behind‑the‑scenes video that offers extra value for fans of the Minogues’ visual style.

Listeners often assume the title refers to literal temperature, but Kylie has explained it’s about the “heat” of adapting to a cold climate after a sunny Australian upbringing. The lyricism plays with this cultural clash, turning the idea of a frosty December into a metaphor for personal transformation. This nuance can be lost when the track is played as background noise; paying attention to the verses reveals a witty commentary on feeling out of place, which resonates with anyone who’s ever swapped surfboards for scarves.