Heartcore Remixes

Heartcore (Curses Extended Mix)

If it couldn't get any better, the latest Italo track of the .dance series Mida by Franz Scala gets an extra vocal version by Furor Exotica.

Franz Scala - Mida (Vocal Version Feat Furor Exotica)

Brynjolfur's 'Sintético' promises a joyful revival of summer dancefloors. Inspired by the music of Southern Europe in the late 80s and early 90s, the EP draws on a range of genres from italo to dream house to the nascent forms of progressive and trance. The four-track EP, radiates a warm, sun-drenched vibe, is out May 12th. 

Many thanks to @prinsthomas & @chinaski for delivering such quality remixes and for contributing to this record.

Producer: Brynjolfur
Lead single vocals: Final Grrl
Remixers: Prins Thomas, Chinaski
Mastering: Sixbitdeep
Artwork: Kawun Ghawsi
Premieres: DJ Mag, Mixmag, Kaltblut Magazine

Brynjolfur Feat. Final Grrl - Paisaje Sintético (Chinaski Remix)

Curses presents 'Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX' will be out October 20th, 2023

Read all about it -> https://post-punk.com/listen-to-curses-club-primed-remix-of-nuovo-testamentos-heartbeat-the-next-wave-acid-punx-deux-compilation-tracklist/

Exclusive remix of Los Angeles and Bologna based Nuovo Testamento's Heartbeat by Curses himself! Taken from the band's 2023 album Love Lines, Heartbeat - in its original form a shimmering italo synth pop number, part Danceteria-era Madonna, part Yazoo - has been ruthlessly retooled here by Curses for strobe lit sweatboxes. Shifting the emphasis from its sparkling synths and pop melody towards the rhythm section, the track's synth bass now dominates the track just as its martial kick drums and gated snares push us deeper into EBM territory.

‘Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX’ is a return to the dark romantic of the past, present and future. An undying passion for all things post-punk/wave/body music and beyond. Release date: October 20th. 2023

https://www.eskimorecordings.com

Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX

Nuovo Testamento - Heartbeat (Curses Remix)[Eskimo Recordings]

Taking us on a sleazy, strobe lit tour of the darker corners of clubland Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX is the second compilation curated for Eskimo Recordings by Luca Venezia, aka Curses. Threading the needle between early industrial, EBM, post-punk experiments and some of the most exciting music being made today, the 49 track compilation also features some of Luca's own exclusive remixes such as his 'Revamp' of New Beat classic J.W.B. Hits The Beat's 'Body On Body'.

Originally released back in 1987, Curses' remix brings the track right up date, pushing the tempo and toughening up the drums whilst stripping it back down to focus on the portentous choral synth pads and teasing us with its ecstatic vocal samples before the effervescent Italo melody brings it all together. A perfect synthesis of past and present, much like the compilation it's taken from.

J.W.B. Hits The Beat - Body On Body (Curses Revamp) [Eskimo Recordings]

'Guadalajara’s My Boy Roy returns to Wrong Era with an anthemic edit of Boytronic’s ‘Hold on’ for our ‘A UFO’ free edit series. He gives the original a respectful, powerful re-arrangement and layers on his percussion his signature lift. After a string of strikingly unique releases, this edit is no exception, MBR provides us with another window into his unparalleled gift for ground-shaking basslines and energy-rich atmospheres. '
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https://www.discogs.com/release/584647-Boytronic-Hold-On

Radondo, Berlin 2023

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Boytronic - Hold On - My Boy Roy Edit [A Ufo]

One of the compilations of 2023 Curses' Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX saw the Berlin-based Musician and DJ explore the darker side of club music. Bringing together 49 tracks that joined the dots between early industrial pioneers, EBM legends and post-punk bands with some of the most exciting artists around today this was a celebration of the kind of raw electronic music best performed live in smoke filled clubs.

One might suspect that between this and the first equally acclaimed, and substantial, Next Wave Acid Punx album clubland's gothic vaults might be eerily empty. But, just as every good live act knows, you should hold something special back for an encore, and so Curses is back with Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX - Secret Cuts, 11 bonus tracks that all deserve their own moment in the strobe light.

"Curating Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX was a big puzzle," explains Curses. "Figuring out how to fit all these tracks across 6 different 12"s required a lot of calculations and, to be quite frank, I was never that great at maths. Unfortunately this meant we had to cut some real heaters off of DEUX. But Eskimo and I decided that we couldn't let these gems go to dust. I've been DJing them loads in my sets, so it was only fair to share them with y’all to DJ and rage to yourselves. So, here it is... the final blast of bonus tracks for Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX: Secret Cuts."

Featuring the likes of Ghost Cop, Paresse, Nuovo Testamento, You Man, plus a new Curses track and Redux version, Secret Cuts is a worthy companion piece, packed full of the kind of jagged synths, jackhammer kickdrums, heavily gated snares and punk attitude that saw Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX named a BBC 6 Music compilation of the week, score a perfect 10 from Faze Mag and go straight in the record bag of every DJ that appreciates the darker things in life.

Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX - Secret Cuts

Curses - Get Lost [Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX - Secret Cuts - Eskimo Recordings]

Another episode of the notorious ''You Can Trust A Man With A Moustache'' Series, containing 4 crazy electro house energising Nu-Italo top hits !

Moustache is super pleased to have the boss of Barca on board. Italo moderni label ceo Adrian Marth with his electro house Hi Energy track: Icon Of The Night! Expect deep basslines and peaking party drops.

You can trust a man with a Moustache Vol. 5 comes in a super great designed 12inch sleeve full colour artwork. Don't sleep on this ultra rare vinyl super limited only 500 copies no repress! Don't play this record underwater!

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PREMIERE : Adrian Marth - Icon Of The Night

Across two mammoth, critically acclaimed compilations Berlin-based Musician and DJ Curses' Next Wave Acid Punx series has shone a blacklight onto the darker side of club music. Featuring tracks from the 1970s right up to the present day made by both musical legends and up and coming talents alike, Curses has expertly threaded the needle between Experimental Pop, Post Punk, EBM, Electro, Techno and more to produce a stunning alternative history of clubland. 

But, as every good digger knows, there's always more gems to uncover and so once again Curses has crowbarred open the electronic music's vaults to bring us four more long forgotten tracks, each one "Revamped" for maximum Dancefloor effect with Curses himself providing 2 edits alongside precision tooled reworks from Melbourne based Stockholm Syndrome and NYC's Andi. 

Get the 12" here -> https://cursesforever.bandcamp.com/album/next-wave-acid-punx-revamps

Having previously taken a razor to J.W.B. Hits The Beat's Body On Body track on Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX, Curses now turns his attention to the group’s House Fatale. Originally released in 1988, House Fatale is a classic example of just how fast electronic music was evolving back then, bringing together elements of Electro, Freestyle, House and more amongst a riot of samples, all elements Curses retains whilst nudging the tempo and giving the track a harder edge.

https://soundcloud.com/eskimorecordings

J.W.B. Hits The Beat - House Fatale (Curses Revamp) [Eskimo Recordings]

A kite is a tethered heavier-than-air craft with wing surfaces that react against the air to create lift and drag. A kite consists of wings, tethers and anchors. Kites often have a bridle and tail to guide the face of the kite so the wind can lift it. Kites is also the title of the premiere by Zurich Dada.
The track takes us back to the darkest depths of the retro future from Zurich Dada a Portuguese Synth Pop duo who take inspiration from quantum physics and the multiverse theory as much as they do from Depeche Mode or the Human League the track itself reinvented reworked and reconfigured by Anbau, the Catalan stalwart of Aspecto Humano.
In a kicking rewiring with a gorgeous vocal performance, tough drums, melodic analogue synths in a digital age. This is going to fly.

https://soundcloud.com/zurichdada
https://soundcloud.com/anbau
https://soundcloud.com/aspectohumano

PREMIERE | Zurich Dada - Kites (Anbau Remix) [Aspecto Humano] 2018

Berlin-based Musician/DJ riding the next wave acid halo into the sun-shattered dusk.

On albums, Dame Bonnet joins on Bass as well as the Curses (live) tours and concerts.

The new album ‘Another Heaven’ just released with legendary Synth-wave label, Italians Do It Better, co-produced by Johnny Jewel. Curses has also done vocals for Artists such as Âme ('Shadow of Love'), on legendary Berlin-label Innervisions, keeping true to his punk and new wave approach on electronic music. Previous albums released on Dischi and fashion house, Saint Laurent. Curses has brought his unique sound to iconic venues such at DC-10 and festivals like Nuits Sonores and Grauzone, as well his residency at Berlin’s infamous Pornceptual party. Hosting a Monthly radio show, Together Alone, on Rinse FM France, Curses has also released various EP's and singles with labels such as, Oráculo, Bordello a Parigi, Running Back, and Wrong Era.
Curses is responsible for curating the acclaimed vinyl compilation series and party, Next Wave Acid Punx, showcasing a passion for New Beat, Early E.B.M, Post-punk and obscure Italo, which continues to gain a passionate cult following worldwide, including multiple support from BBC Radio 6.

Curses continues to bring a romantic and punk energy to the club, threading the ethereal nostalgia of the 80s and 90s into the future of now.
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Banner crop taken from Another Heaven album cover artwork by PATTY CARROLL.

Nuovo Testamento - Heartbeat (Curses Remix)[Eskimo Recordings]

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