Franz Scala’s sets are as diverse as the music he curates as label head of Slow Motion. Weaving smoothly between Italian Dance, Psychedelic Disco and Proto House, Franz quickly turns the dance floor into a vignette-tainted retro nostalgia rave fueled only by his music. 

Born in Italy and now a resident of Berlin for a decade Franz has his roots in noise rock and elettronica but was led by the record collectors passion into acquiring a taste for modern and not so modern dance floor music. He frequently inspires dancers in clubs all over Europe with his eclectic blend of spacey House, New Wave, Italo and Acid speckled with hints of Electro and Chicago House.

Aside from producing on his own imprint, he has releases on World Unknown, Bordello A Parigi, Bahnsteig 23, Tusk Wax, Mechatronica or Discodromo´s Cocktail d’Amore Music. Franz is link to many events around the german capital such as the monthly Wrong Era, Italian Dance Wave and Italorama night in Panorama Bar, Magic Waves or New Dance Fantasy Festival.

Beside long time collaboration with Sameheads he is regular dj at Griessmuhle and Salon zur Wilden Renate. In 2013 he joined Dimitri SoEmotional in the “Studio Luce” project.

Body Talk w/ Franz Scala (Slow Motion) for We Are Various | 30-11-23

Born with the intention to launch the revival of 1970s italo disco, ﻿Toulouse-based label @ritmofatale revels in kitsch-tinged sounds. Their ﻿monthly sets showcase a variety of sounds, from italo disco to EBM, to ﻿new beat and trance, establishing their signature futuristic vibe.

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Ritmo Fatale invite Lennart - 02 Décembre 2023

We've made it to the last month of 2023, and there's no slowing down at TANK Radio. Presenting TR181 mixed by the talented Parisian: Karassimeon. He's crafted an exciting blend of early 80s and 90s tracks, adding his signature Italo and EBM sauce. His motto: 'Glitter and Leather.' We're definitely on board with that, enjoy!

TR181 - Karassimeon

A few words from the artist:

1/ How would you describe your personal connection to music and how it influences your creative process?

Music is my life; it's the only field I've ever worked in. I've had a deep emotional connection with music since my teenage New Wave years. When I'm plugged into music, my brain is full on —not just as a DJ or remixer but also as an A&R.

Managing three music labels and a publishing company means I get creative on various levels. It's not just about my personal expression, but also about finding ways to share music with the world and nurture the growth of younger artists.


2/ As an artist, how do you see the intersection between fashion and music? 

It's boundary-less nowadays; art, fashion, and music are all intricately woven together. Younger generation's versatility with tools like Blender and Ableton, not to mention their ability to delve into art and even create their own fashion changed the rules The influence of social media has further blurred the lines. Now, everyone is their own stylist, and artists have become both talents and faces of brands.
I've always linked music to fashion. 


3/ What particularly interested you in collaborating with Études to make this mix? 

I wear Etudes every day and I listen to music every day, so it just made sense to me.
I’ve been a longtime fan of the brand, especially the bombers. I also like the collabs and the themes around the city. 


4/ How did you curate this musical sequence/audio journey? 

As Etudes' recent collections are heavily centered around the urban landscape, I aimed to create something that resonates with the city vibe. During my travels in Asia, while curating the music selection, the idea struck me to craft a mixtape perfect for driving. Simultaneously, I envisioned it as a fitting soundtrack for a video game.
The mix carries a strong influence from 90s prog house. While journeying and partying across Asia, memories of playing Wipeout in the 90s flooded my mind. The game, set in a futuristic city, mirrored the adolescent idea we had of Asia MEGAPOLE  while playing.
 
 
5/ Three words to define your mix for Études?
 
Journey, Joyful, Trippy



Lust Pattern - Choreography
Antoni Maiovvi - Widowbird 
Jordan Nocturne, Ready in LED - Over & Over
Junior M - Barbara (Fabrizio Mammarella Remix) 
Alan Dixon & Mystery Affair - NRGY (Vhyce Remix) 
Clint - Exosphere (Dance Mix)
Eden Burns - Xoh dub
Spray - Ceathair
Nyra - Energy Bliss
Jorge Suarez - Elektric Dance (Hitman Remix)
SY - Body Move 
Harrison BDP - Far Away (Alex Neri Remix)
Whitesquare - Lux Interior
CCDISCO - Chez Moi (Spray's Club Spritzz Mix) 
Robert Dietz - RIP To My Idea Of You 
Nyra - Eyes That Flow
Eliott Litrowski - Space Sugar

Jennifer Cardini Mix N°64

Catch Belaria and her guests every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, from 7 to 8pm !

Belaria invites Ubre Blanca - 06 Janvier 2024

Pour ce nouvel épisode du Foutoir, on a l'honneur d'accueillir parmi nous : @arvin_t ! Conseiller le jour et DJ la nuit, élevé et façonné par les sons de la new wave, de la trance précoce, de la techno du Midwest et de la disco iranienne, ce DJ et producteur désormais basé à Brooklyn, lorsqu'il n'agit pas comme l'un des critiques culturels postmodernes de la scène locale, est un sélectionneur qui joue courageusement avec l'italowave, l'EBM, l'électro et la techno pour les combiner et créer des sets sans fin, uniques et entraînants. Il est d'ailleurs désormais une des figures emblématiques de cette scène aux côtés d'@andi80s (que nous recevions pour l'épisode #124) et @facets-music pour les incontournables @synthicidenyc... Avec son mélange unique de genres favoris, les performances d'Arvin ressemblent au voyage classique du héros enveloppé dans le néon des années 1980: des synthés indulgents dansent avec des kicks en platine et des lignes de basse plus sombres pour forger un chemin de pics et de vallées musicales émotionnellement émouvantes.

Alberto Melloni - Instant Rodeo
Italo Bass line Technology - Pericoloso (Amarcord Remix)
Xols - That Time Of The Night
Bertolt Meyer - Where Did the Day Go (Mala Ika Remix)
Vaälha - Laser Shooting (My Secret Playground Remix)
Clinique Lacuna - Lindsay Hypnotica (Karassimeon Remix)
Idoru - Trust You (Darlyn Vlys Remix)
Depeche Mode - It’s No Good (Jeremy Olander Edit)
Abdul Raeva - Navigator 3000
Arvin T - Lovebomb
Theo Scuera - Es Muss Sein
Vaalha - Clear Mind (Austher Remix)
Ubre Blanca - Polaris
Imperiet - Var E' Vargen (Marcus Christiansen Edit)
Foreign Force - Emotional Breeze

Plus d'Arvin :
linktr.ee/arvint

Arvin T | Foutoir Moderne #134

Riotvan take over @radio80000 w/ a bunch of good friends and outstanding artists from all around the world 🌐 6 h of fresh music w/ Mufti, Pau Pau, Panthera Krause & Peter Invasion, Fernanda Arrau, Justin Strauss & Andi. 

https://soundcloud.com/andi80s
https://soundcloud.com/radio80000
www.radio80k.de

Andi | Riotvan @ Radio 80000

Amsterdam's DJ/producer Mike Sacchetti in the mix for Bordello Radio! Be sure to check out his releases on Duro, Ombra International, Play Pal Music, Raibano and his very own Logical Records.

https://soundcloud.com/mikesacchettidj

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Bordello Radio #150 - Mike Sacchetti

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Lennart - 25th February 2024

For the third instalment of our mixtape series, we invited the  illustrious, Amsterdam-based trio Tending Tropic. Their record 'Hondebrok' was recently released on David Vunk's Moustache and wrecked many dancefloors worldwide. 

@david_vunk
@tendingtropic

Corpo Tapes #3 | Tending Tropic Collective

Operator is an online community radio station and cultural platform based in Rotterdam.

www.operator-radio.com
www.instagram.com/operator.radio
www.youtube.com/@Operator-radio

Curses - 30th March 2024

EBM, Italo, Electro and everything in between. Corpo is a musical platform and club night reigniting the love for dark synthesizers and drum machines

Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/corpo_collective/

Corpo Tapes #3 | Tending Tropic Collective

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