Next up on the series; DJ Luv You  (@djluvyou)

Ophelia is a non-binary DJ and multidisciplinary visual artist who has a solid reputation as a notable and skilful selector back on their hometurf in Naarm (Melbourne, Australia). With plenty of mixes to back this claim up on their own soundcloud page (we really are spoilt for choice here), we just had to invite Ophelia to record a mix for us.

Featuring a combination of 90's prog cuts and future house classics, this mix is beaming with joy and euphoria from each and every angle, leaving you feeling aurally content guaranteed.

HAWSMIX076 / DJ Luv You

☺︎ IS ITALO FOR MY FACE? ☺︎

For our next musical instalment, Sleazy takes us back to the heady days of early 80s Italo Disco. We delve into the classics of the period as well as some lesser-known instrumentals to gauge just what made this mysterious genre so popular? On hand are 100% Italian artists to stay true location wise to the music, although Canada and France were also stalwarts of the sound.

Throughout our journey the overwhelming feel we get from the music comes from the sparingly used elements to create simple dance tracks. Most of the time there are ingenious synth lines coupled with steady drum tracks which precursor the early dance and house music tracks from Chicago and Detroit (a lot of early House producers state Italo as a major influence). But what really sets apart Italo Disco from other genres is the mystique it created and still does to this day. 

It’s biggest hits still cause an impact on the dancefloor with DJs spinning them at opportune moments to send dancers to a time out of this world. From the famous producers to the sleeve designs, to the Italo clubs to the grainy VHS footage of music videos, all of these real aspects of the music far under-weigh the emotional.

♥ TRACKLIST ♥

1. Telescope (Excerpt from Body Double) - Pino Donaggio & Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano (1984 - Intrada)
2. Special Agent Man (Instrumental Version) – Gaznevada (1983 - Italian Records)
3. Gang – KKK (1983 – Recordbreaker)					
4. Stop - B.W.H. (1983 – House Of Music)		
5. Talking To The Night (Instrumental & Vocal Version) - Brian Ice (1985 – Memory)
6. Alive (Instrumental & Vocal Version) – Bazooka (1984 – Hiss)
7. Walkman – Kasso (1981 - Banana)
8. Try It Out (Vocal Long Version) - Gino Soccio (1981 – Atlantic)
9. Stop Your Life – Ago (1982 – Full Time)
10. Void Vision (Slow Version) - Cyber People (1985 – Memory)
11. You Move Me - Gino Soccio (1982 – Atlantic)
12. Zwei (Dub Version) - Electric Mind (1983 – Full Time)
13. Feel The Drive - Doctor's Cat (1983 – Il Discotto)
14. Don't Stop – Asso (1983 – Ace)
15. The Voice Of Q – Q (1982 – Philly World)
16. Pink Footpath - Loui$ (1985 – Blow Up Disco)
17. Livin' Up - B.W.H. (1983 – House Of Music)
18. Key West – Kasso (1981 – Banana)
19. Do I Do - Maurice McGee (1983 – Full Time)
20. Take A Chance (Instrumental & Vocal Version) - Mr. Flagio (1983 – Squish)
21. Baja Imperial - Plastic Mode	(1985 – Discomagic)
22. Going Crazy (Instrumental Version) - Lily Ann (1984 – Eyes)
23. Fotonovela (Instrumental Version) – Ivan (1984 – CBS)
24. Bonus Single "Joke" - International Music System (1983 – IMS)
25. Mister Game (Instrumental Version) – Klapto (1983 – Durium)
26. Cybernetic Love – Casco (1983 – House Of Music)
27. Faces – Clio (1985 – Crash)
28. Plastic Doll (Instrumental Mix) – Dharma (1982 – System)
29. Do It Again – Slingshot (1983 – Quality)
30. Talk With Your Body (Sleazy’s Dub Version) - Tom Hooker (1982 – Full Time)
31. Feels Good (Carrots & Beets) - Electra feat. Tara Butler (1982 – Emergency)
32. Happy Station (Scratch Version) - Fun Fun (1983 – X-Energy)
33. Gimme Your Love (Instrumental & Vocal Version) - Gongs Gang (1983 – Phoenix)
34. Dirty Talk - Klein & MBO (1982 – Zanza)
35. Takin' It Straight - Cori Josias (1983 – Carrare)
36. Eyes – Clio (1984 – Airport)
37. Stand Back - Aida Cooper (1983 – Many)
38. Living - Island And Holiday (1984 – Speed)
39. San Salvador - Azoto	 (1979 – Vedette)
40. Come On Closer - Pineapples Feat Douglas Roop (1983 – Danse)
41. Masterpiece (Instrumental) – Gazebo (1982 – Baby)	
42. Hypnotic Tango (Instrumental & Vocal Version) - My Mine (1983 – Progress)
43. It's A War – Kano (1980 – Full Time)
44. Stand Up (Instrumental & Harvey Sutherland Version) – Nexus (1983 – Mr. Disc)

Is Italo For My Face?

energy - morning - recording - 01.12.2023

featuring my favorite italo tracks at the moment! tried to put in as much energy as possible. 




italo & friends

Volume 005 of our PRO series comes with the signature of Benjamin Fröhlich, a pivotal figure in electronic music seamlessly combining the roles of DJ, producer, and co-founder of the very influential Permanent Vacation label.

Born and bred in Munich, Germany, Fröhlich's musical journey ignited in the early 2000s assuming the ownership of a hometown record shop which would shape his path in the industry significantly.

Fueled by his passion for music, he delved into DJing, organizing underground parties that propelled him from a hobbyist to a professional.

Despite the closure of his record shop in 2008, the inception of Permanent Vacation was already a reality. A venture co-managed with Tom Bioly, that almost 18 years later stays in excellent shape, releasing timeless music several times a year.

The label, established in 2006, has been the powerhouse of renowned artists like Todd Terje, John Talabot, Fort Romeau, Lauer or Massimiliano Pagliara.

Beyond curation and DJing, Benjamin's also been into making vibrant records during the last decade for Live At Robert Johnson, Optimo Music, Slam City Jams and his own label, of course. Pleasure Principle Vol.1, his latest addition to a long list.

To all intents and purposes, Benjamin Fröhlich is an unwavering force steering electronic music ever-evolving soundscape.

More at https://soundcloud.com/benjamin-fr-hlich-permvac

SOULMEEX PRO

Benjamin Fröhlich - SOULMEEX PRO 005

"BELLY DISCO" GUEST MIX by JAYESH VERALKAR ( DUBAI )
Get ready for a full immersion in India's finest and obscure funk and disco. 
We welcome aboard Jayesh Varalkar, Dubai based dj & vinyl collector. Resident selector at Honeycomb Hi-Fi, member of Dubai's experimental music community and founder of Vinyl Souk DXB, a vinyl marketplace and a monthly haven for music enthusiasts in Dubai.
May Ganesh be with you

"BELLY DISCO" GUEST MIX by JAYESH VERALKAR ( DUBAI )

🌛Voyage sur la Lune🌜"Sunday Session " 
recorded live on Twitch
I play artists that i love from the old and new school such as, 
Mark Hawkins, Frits Wentink, Kicks, Dj Deep, Janeret, Steve O Sullivan, Traumer, Subban, Smooth & Diamonds, Satoshi Tomiie, Dj Honesty, John Dimas, Lea Lisa, Ron Trent, Nail, Los Hermanos and many more

LOVE YOUR BROTHER RESPECT YOUR SISTER MIX

Ben Hunt - Matador Dawad - Lights On Ben Hunt - Biting Point Funky Green Dogs - Fired Up (Acapella) Am$trad Billionaire - Outer Limits Timothy Clerkin - Tour De Trance Warriors of the Dystoteque - Fitzroy Avenue (Vox) Man2.0 - The Three Christs Of Ypsilante Jay Son - Balearic Spike Klark Bent - Longest Road The Machine Soul - Engineered State (Ian Vale’s End of the Night Remix) Theus Mago - Softcore in my Hardcore Silicodisco - Biscayne Boulevard (Vhyce Remix) Ben Hunt - Shimmering Lights Cowboy Rhythmbox - Tanz Exotique Fingers Inc. - Jack Had a Groove (Acapella)

Feed Your Head Mix Guest Mix: Ben Hunt

"The mix is all over the shop but a common theme is exploration, expansion, deepness."

Respected New York-based DJ and co-founder of Singapore’s Darker Than Wax label, Marco Weibel has quietly built a loyal following through his wide-ranging sets, which seamlessly blend everything from spiritual jazz to house and UK garage. Known for his deep, genre-spanning selections, Marco’s approach emphasises rhythm, texture, and flow.

Interview here: https://www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/marco-weibel-the-wednesday-alternative-mix/ 

As a resident at The Lot Radio, Marco has built a solid reputation for curating diverse and exciting music. His work also includes ‘Various Channels Vol. 1,’ a compilation featuring NYC-based artists, which highlights his passion for supporting local talent.

This mixtape captures Marco’s ability to blend genres "all over the shop"

@marcoweibel @thelotradio

INTERVIEW

Marco Weibel - The Wednesday Alternative Mix

BUY : https://ffm.to/enf002v

Track list:
A1 Electronique
A2 Continua
B1 Tape Recorder
B2 Electronique (Marcello Giordani Remix)

Release Info:

The first new Electro Clash tracks from Break 3000 since 2003! After a string of re-issues of old gems on Italy’s “Mondo Phase”, the Argentinian label “Calypso’s Dream” and his own “Electron Feel” last year, Break 3000 is finally back with some new original cuts!

The A-side “Electronique” has all the ingredients you would want from a hard-hitting Electro Clash track. EBM style drums and a powerful raw bass line topped with soaring rave leads and pads and added original (Vocoder) vocals by Break 3000 himself. This one is road tested already on dance floors and big systems and a guaranteed crowd pleaser! Second up is the driving “Continua”, leaning more towards Break 3000 Techno classics like “Flash” and “Fix” this filtered rave lead will make a wild crowd go even wilder. Dark and twisted Electro Techno at its best.

The B-side opens with another aspect of the Break 3000 sound spectrum. We look back to the early years here and to songs like “The Wait” and “Spacemaschinenreise” that were produced in 1999. In a Detroit meets Rotterdam styled Electro setting this song uses a lot of the old sounds from 26 years ago, mostly coming from his original EMU sampler used at the time and a great 80s vocal sample gives this track it’s title. We are transported back to the golden era of Cold Wave here. Closing out this new EP is the wonderful Marcello Giordani from Parma, Italy who build a strong reputation with his “Italo Deviance” label over the years. He gives the original “Electronique” a great funky “Proto House” bass line in best “Bobby Orlando” manner, what a brilliant crossover track this one is! With the Vermona drum sounds his - Dark Disco meets Early House - jam will certainly be on many DJ’s want list.

We hope you enjoy these new tracks! There is more to come... stay tuned!

All tracks are mastered by Salz Mastering in Cologne. Music, Photography & Art by Break 3000.

Electronique

Break 3000 | Tape Recorder | Electron Feel

Union Street Electric

Butterflies

italo sounds! 

Contact & Booking below!⤵️

Next Dates:   

2025
19.07. @ tba // Nürnberg
18.07. @ DiskoDisko / Nürnberg 
05.07. @ Summa / Hetzles
28.06. @ blok bar / Nürnberg
05.06. @ Desi / Nürnberg 
29.05. @ Wurzelfestival / Kaisheim
12.04. @ Charlatan Bar / München
11.04. @ blok bar / Nürnberg
14.03. @ bliss / Nürnberg
01.03. @ Italo Disco Night / Freising
22.02. @ bliss / Nürnberg
15.01. @ Parks / Nürnberg

2024

13.12. @ Blok Bar / Nürnberg 
08.11. @ Südpunkt / Nürnberg
26.10. @ Italo-Party / Freising
20.09. @ Kulturoase / Nürnberg
13.09. @ Z-Bau / Nürnberg
07.09. @ Blok Bar / Nürnberg
29.08. @ Afterwork / Café Luise
26.07. @ Mahagoni / Etzdorf
20.07. @ Blok Bar / Nürnberg
29.06. @ DayTime Disco / Gern
27.06. @ Sommerfest ZahnMed / Erlangen 
22.06. @ Disco Aperitivo / Culinary Collectiv
14.06. @ Opening Piano Bar / Nürnberg
31.05. @ Blok Bar / Nürnberg
30.05. @ Afterwork / Café Luise
16.05. @ Italo Disco Spezial / Gern
20.04. @ Fidiralala / PLK Regensburg
12.04. @ Streetart / Nürnberg
01.03. @ Blok Bar / Nürnberg
10.02. @ Italo Disco Night / Freising
03.02. @ Pure Pleasure / Neues Museum Nürnberg

2023

23.12. @ Blok Bar / Nürnberg 
28.10. @ Pizza Social Club / Erlangen
14.10. @ 5 Jahre Café Luise / Fürth
30.09. @ Kesselhaus / Summer Closing
28.09. @ AfterWork / Café Luise
02.09. @ Kiosk Langsee / Disco Aperitivo
31.08. @ AfterWork / Café Luise
19.08. @ Blok Bar / Nürnberg 
12.08. @ Kiosk Langsee / Disco Aperitivo
28.07. @ Tausend Mal Du / Wild&Geflügel
27.07. @ AfterWork / Café Luise
05.07. @ Löwentor Revival / Freising
29.06. @ AfterWork / Café Luise
24.06. @ Kiosk Langsee / Disco Aperitivo 
13.05. @ Kiosk Langsee Opening
29.04. @ Turnerfest / Regensburg
28.01. @ Kesselhaus / Fürth 

2022

05.10. @ AmerigoTrinkhaus x Burgerheart / Fürth
30.09. @ Yellow Tile Coffee Project / Nürnberg
10.09. @ DiscoAperitivo / Fürth
07.08. @ Disco Aperitivo / Fürth 
22.07. @ DiskoJakuzzi / Nürnberg
10.07. @ DiscoAperitivo / Fürth
09.07. @ AmerigoTrinkhaus / Fürth 
16.06. @ Boulder&Beats / Erlangen
11.06. @ DiscoAperitivo / Fürth                    
28.05. @ AmerigoTrinkhaus / Fürth                 
09.04. @ AmerigoTrinkhaus / Fürth                        
17.03. @ AmerigoTrinkhaus / Fürth

italo & friends

benny