DISCO AL DENTE MIX SERIES

A selection of Disco al Dente Guest Mixes so far

DISCO AL DENTE around the World

disco al dente #001 - I Love The Girls ❤

Mixtape Obscura #001
 Italo Tribute Mix of lost Treasures From The Golden Era
31.01.2022, VIENNA - For Italy With Love

Thx For Your Support.

disco al dente #001 - I love the Girls <3 (Gonzo Tape)

disco al dente #002 - Welcome to Fantastic World

Mixtape Obscura #002
Italo Tribute Mix of lost Treasures From The Golden Era
2022-02-11, VIENNA - For Italy & Tarzan Boy With Love <3

Thx For Your Support.

disco al dente #002 - Welcome to Fantastic World (Gonzo Tape)

Mixtape Obscura #003:   ONLY GOOD TIMES ❤

Update 06/2022:
Re-uploaded a mastered version of the mix. 
Thx to Anton Orlov for mastering Mixtape Obscura #003!  @verywellproject

Mixtape Obscura series #003 is about timeleless rare italo disco, to dance your ass off through the night. You wont find any mainstream inside - this was done with passion for italo disco lovers around the world. Just want to give some inspiration back from the big maestros of the italo disco era. 

LONG LIVE IL BELPAESE / MUSICA ALLO STATO PURO 

What you can expect:
- Only Good Times
- Positive feelings in all ways to battle the horrible times we re facing atm
- Rare and hand picked italo gems, mixed in over 60min
- Some edits done by myself 
- Unique vibes from outa space to shake every part of your body 
- Italo Coolness
- mustache mustache mustache mustache mustache :~) 

Enjoy this tape & if u like it, pls share & spread it out


14.03.2022, VIENNA - For Italy With Love. 

MAKE LOVE, NO WAR! 

Thx For Your Support.

disco al dente #003 - Only Good Times  <3 (Gonzo Tape)

Fixed the  strereo-issue at the beginning and reduced vocals. For me a  better  one, just for fun :)

Enjoy this gem, originally made in 1983 by Discotto Productions. Dark Entries did a re-issue in 2017.

SOME BIZARRE - Don't be Afraid (Al Dente Disco Cut)

disco al dente #004: L'Amore Nero

Enter the dark side of Italo Disco and let the magic happen  <3

Tracklist:
1) Gianni Durante - Shotgun (Unreleased Demo / Dolby On) - 2018
2) Albert One - Turbo Diesel - 1984 - Baby Records
3) Jonathan Gable - Central Park (Dub Version) - 1985 - Fuori Di Testa
4) Secret Gem / ID on Request 
5) Secret Gem / ID on Request
6) Mike Cannon - Voices in the Dark - 1983 - Memory Records
7) Raf Coney - She's Mine - 1984 - Hiss Records
8) Mr. Rocambole - I've got your Soul - 1984 - Hiss Records
9) Secret Gem - ID on Request
10) Clay Pedrini - New Dream (I-Robots Re-Construction) - 2013 - Opilec Music
11) Joan Katton - Suzie's Pants (Sex, Sex, Sex) (Al Dente Disco Cut) 
12) Styloo - Pretty Perversion - 1983 - Hole Records
13)Secret Gem - ID on Request
14)Sal Wood - Heat the Beat - 1984 - Jumbo Records
15) Secret Gem / ID on Request


2022-05-03, Vienna / AUSTRIA
Mixed by Gonzo / discoaldente

disco al dente #004 - L'Amore Nero (Gonzo Tape)

Proudly presenting the first Guest Mix of Obscura Series. Jussi is known for his Overfitting Disco Blog and proves his architectural skills by builind up this magic vinyl only set. Not only Robots will love this!

Follow and text @jussikantonen for your track ID request.

disco al dente #005 - Robot Aftershave (Guest Mix by Jussi Kantonen)

Mixtape Obscura #006: Disco Banana 🏳️‍🌈🍌

Summertime is coming and days re gettin hotter. High time for Disco Banana & his mushroom band, giving you an eargasm of pure 80s Fun Disco, filled with Paul Parker, Rinder & Lewis, Gazuzu, La Bionda, Quando Quango, H.A.N.D. and much more! Don't miss this! <3

Tracklist:
1) Menergy (Al Dente Disco Edit)
2) Paul Parker - Right on Target (1982) / Megatone Records
3) Quando Quango - Atom Rock (NY Mix)(1985) / Factory 
4) Blancmange - Don't tell me (Dance Mix)(1984) / London Records
5) Disco Banana Song (1983) / HFM
6) La Bionda - One for you, One for me (1978) / Ariola
7) Shake your Body down the ground Edit (1985) / 3rd Label
8) Endless Dance Song (1983) / System 
9) Love Song (1983) 
10) Gino Soccio - Remember (rmx) (2005) / Unidisc
11) Wind - Luxury (1983) / Carrere
12) Cariocas - Batida (instrumental)(1983) / Proto Records
13) I'm a cliche Edit Service Vol. 3 (2012) / I'm a Cliché
14) Zongamin - Bongo Song (2005) / Ed Bangers Records
15) Entry for the Handclap Jive (2005) / D.C. 
16) Rinder & Lewis - Willie & the Hand Jive (1978) / Avi Recordings
17) H.A.N.D. 004 (2019) / Have A Nice Day
18) Luisa Fernandez - Lay love on you (1977) / Warner Bros. Records
19) Outro for Real men (1979)

Mixed in June 2022 by Gonzo / discoaldente
Mastering: @verywellproject

disco al dente #006 - Disco Banana (Gonzo Tape)

Tu-Tu-Tu-TuTu, it's Bützel's birthday
Tu-Tu-Tu-TuTu, and this is my gift 

Tu-Tu-Tu-TuTu, we're havin' a big party 
Tu-Tu-Tu-TuTu, and movin' our hips 

DISCO AL DENTE serves: 
Mixtape Obsucra #008: Bützel's Birthday Tape 

~ per il mio amore con tanti cuori ~

disco al dente #008 - Bützel's Birthday Tape (Gonzo Tape)

For Mixtape Obscura #009, discoaldente proudly presents a Special Guest Mix straight outta Italy by signore Giuseppe Loda himself. Beppe serves 60minutes, full of Comsic & Spaghetti Disco, ready to take off to another dimension & time, where Mandrake The Magician rules the world.  

Beppe, I'm glad to have you on board! Tanti Cari Saluti di Vienna.

Pls follow & include @beppe-loda for your track ID requests.

disco al dente #009 - Spaghetti Disco (Guest Mix by Beppe Loda)

DOG DAYS - thats the motto of disco al dente Nr. 10, done by my good fellow Johnny Yen, label boss of Archaic Future Sounds in Vienna. Johnny prepared an Italo Disco firework, full of wonderful, highly selected tracks from both current releases and the golden 80s era. VINYL only.

Pls follow and include @disco-frisco for your track ID request.

disco al dente #010 - Dog Days (Guest Mix by Johnny Yen)

And here it is: My buddy JAKOB's lovely gift from Norway to DISCOALDENTE, fresh from the pizza-oven!
A cosy, warm & emotional diskomiks, full of hand picked gems - perfect to prepare for the alpine disco season!

Skål for det! :)

Please follow & include @casanovagt for your track-id request.

disco al dente #011 - Norwegian Love Affair (Guest Mix by Jakob)

Endless Nostalgia: A contributionof of rare & widley unknown 80s tracks which reflect the other side of italo disco. Cool vocals, metallic synths and heroic melodies united in an obscure crossover 72min mix. I beg your pardon for not sharing the whole tracklist. For specific requests, pls PM me ;) 

Gonzo.

Tracklist:
1) //
2) //
3) Gypsy - Gypsy Eyes (Mash Up)
4)//
5) //
6) Pedro - Jelado al Chiocolado
7) George G - He is the one
8) Joli Band - Paradiso (Mix 1)
9) Until December - Live alone in shame (Berlin Mix)
10) Maracaibo Sliders - The last Butterfly
11) Artefacto - Mundo sin Viento
12) Ceyx - Malavita (Club Mix)
13) //
14) //
15) //
16) Da.Ta. - Secanje Na Ljubav
17) //
18) //
19) //
20) //
21) Altair 4 - Every 1's a Winner
22) //

disco al dente #012 - Endless Nostalgia (Gonzo Tape)

Lovely Fellows, 

after starting my disco al dente podcast series in February 2022, I'm very proud to announce #13 today - a special guest mix and christmas gift with no one less than Violet Poison by himself from il Bel Paese - la grande Italia! What he serves here is absolutely masterclass and delicious in every aspect! Smooth, cool, stunning & straight forward Syntheszier Beats ranging from rare New Wave to Italo Disco and Synthpop. A firework of lost & forgotten tracks from the golden decade of the 1980s, I've never heard before so far - that's why I call it the "New Years Wave Special"  :) 

Merry Christmas to all of you, thx for your so far loyality & future support <3

Pls follow and include @violet-poison for your requests.

Francesco, the stage is yours: 
"Violet Poison wishes you Merry Christmas and an awesome 2023 with a speical New-Wave-Proto-Italo Mix. Mostly of the bands played are from Italy, to witness the creative pick of musicians during the 80s, true golden years! Special thanks to close friends, closeless friends, late night dreamers, wanderers and wonderers as well"

disco al dente #013 - New Years Wave Special (Guest Mix by VIOLET POISON)

After having the big honour to close 2022 with "A Bordello New Year" @bordelloaparigi I connect seamlessly to kick-off 2023 with an ultimate Italo Bomber set, filled with non-stop power & energy to boost our batteries for cold and dark winter nights. Just Loving Again! 

Tracklist: 
1) Bronze Face - Commando (1986) / Dig-It
2) xxx (1985)
3) De-De-Mo – 'Cause I Need You 'Cause I Love You (1984) / Bordello A Parigi - Re-Issue 2014
4)xxx (1987) (edit from 2018)
5) Noel - Silent Morning (1987) / 4th & Broadway(THX Dahmer)
6) xxx (1989) / (edit from 2020)
7) xxx (1992) / (edit from 2018)
8) xxx (2021)
9) George Aaron - Midnight Love (2020) / Flashback Records
10) Sugar Shake - In The Night (1986) / BMS Records  
11) Thomas T. - Loving Again (1986) / Time Records
12) Vinicio - Dance You And Me (instrumental) (1985) / Out Records
13) xxx (1985)
14) xxx (2014)
15) Raffalli - Don't Stop (1985) / Sensation Records
16) Tommy - One Night (1986) / Academy Records
17) xxx  (1989) / ( thx @doctorbest-1 )

disco al dente #014 - Loving Again (Gonzo Tape)

With a little delay, an italian rabbit finally reached disco al dente this year and brought us a nest full of golden easter eggs!

This time I welcome a very talented duo from Pulia, called Marta Paradise. They have recently caught my attention on insta with their authentic retro-electronic sound and prepared a great mix of hand-picked gems and timeless favs for all italo disco lovers around the world. 

Pls follow & include @user-497513807 for your track ID requests & support!

Some words from the duo...
"Paolo ancona and Davide Pozzovivo together form the duo ‘Marta Paradise’, they are two boys originally from Martina Franca in Puglia class of 1998.

Their purpose is to stick to past influences with the aim of rediscovering the old vibes of 80’ electronic music with a particular influence of their current generation.

Driven by the environment that surrounds them and by the desire to express and share their own message, they decide to create their first EP

Trying to describe what surrounds them from different points of view by going from the most nostalgic and melancholic aspect to the most carefree and cheerful and that can distract from what is everyday life.

Our goal is to eliminate negative energy through the power of music."

disco al dente #015 - Electro Ardente (Guest Mix by Marta Paradise)

Happy Friday, good music lovers :)

Today I proudly present my recent disco al dente mixtape "gonzo's dream" - perfect for jumping into spring and leave the cold days behind. A contribution of well known and very rare italo disco tracks, united in a over 50min  mix with non stop Italo/US power. It reflects my personal journey through italo disco music and is a homage to my alter ego Gonzo, when he was dreamin about good old italo disco days. A time when music deserved to be called music :)

Tracklist: 
1) Drajan - Hippodrome's Dream  // Sensation Records (1987)
2) Man-X - I Believe (Dub Mix) // Teldec (1988)
3) xxx (1990)
4) xxx (???)
5) Blue Sky - Come into my Video // UMR (1987)
6) xxx (1984)
7) Edit of "Axel F" (1989)
8) Edit of "Relax" (1984)
9) Edit of "The Night" (2014)
10) xxx (1987)
11) xxx (1985)
12) Doctor's Cat - Feel the Drive (Martinelli's Edit) // ZYX(1985)
13) Hugh Bullen - Alisand (Dub) // ZYX (1985)
14) Company B - Fascinated (instrumental)// Atlantic (1986)
15) xxx (1984)
16) Edit of "Street Dance" (1984)
17) Too Too - Let's all Party (Vocal)// Cruisin (1984)
18) xxx (1986)
19) xxx (1986)

Enjoy this trip of good vibes and thx in avance for your likes, shares and support!

Yours, 
Gonzo

THX @doctorbest-1 for the mastering!

disco al dente #016 - Gonzo's Dream (Gonzo Tape)

Almost two years ago I started the disco al dente podcast series to leave my footprint in the digital world when it comes to Italo Disco. After 7 guest mixes with beloved hosts, 10 gonzo tapes at disco al dente and over 250 different 5-star tracks, the bar for the next set was high. No need to worry - my motivation, dedication and the existing ammunition in the quiver is stronger than ever - after countless sleepless nights I proudly present an outsider mix that doesn't need to hide. Handpicked rarities of the past, which are still almost exclusively available on vinyl or come from dusty cassettes from the basement. A homage to Sanremo, a wink to France and a declaration of love to Argentina. "Le Post-Scriptum" combines everything that I understand as the definition of the holy grail of italo disco.

Buon Appetito, enjoy this exclusive trip and if you like what you hear, pls support with a comment, share and like!

PS:
Special thanks to
@mid-fonke
@doctorbest-1
@ricpiccolo
Ion & the Mastermind behind the lost treasures of italo disco series ;)

TRAX:
1) Sanremo Intro
2) Sanremo followers
3) Trip to Naples
4) Capitta et al - All right!
5) A.P. Trust - Hot Love at Night (House Mix)
6) Post Scriptum - Eh! Muchacha
7) The French Gem
8) The Austrian Contribution
9) Killdare - Love & War
10) Rosario Ferro - Now Dance
11) Apple Pack
12) Apple Pack
13) No! No! No! ;)
14) Italian soccer anthem
15) "David"
16) Time for Harmony
17) "Baila"
18) Vita Sporca - Ma dimmi tu
19) "Borneo"
20) Vien a Me (Ric Piccolo Edit)
21) French gem II
22) Hereoic outro
23) Finale di Ambrosia

disco al dente #018 - Le Post-Scriptum (Gonzo Tape)

and here we go with No. 19 of the disco al dente mix series. A special contribution with some of my all time favourites across different genres ranging from dark electronic, new beat, latin and lots of italo disco. Fasten your seatbelt, the pony express starts now!

Tracklist:
1-3) Intro: Mark Shreeve meets Kris Tallow
4) xx
5) Max Vincent - Beogradska Devojka
6) The Band of Mara - Space Runner
7) Zahia - Notre Amour Sent l'Ail (Hysteric Edit)
8) xx
9) xx
10) Donald - A Ver, A Ver (Ric Piccolo Edit)
11) Toby - Aint That Better (Harari Edit)
12) xx
13) xx
14) Lain - Arriquitaun (Adrian Marth Edit)
15) xx
16) Kel-Air & Band Band - Tuareg (Long-Hair-Boy Vers.)
17) Lee Marrow - Mr. Fantasy
18) Lee Marrow - Cannibals (instr.)
19) Biafra - Play Our Game
20) xx
21 xx
22) Orlando Johnson - One Night Pleaser (Dance Vers.)
23) Webo - Shakin' Lovers (Club Vers.)
24) Fard - Flash, Running Into The Night (DJ Mix)
25) xx
26) xx
27) xx
28) xx

Special thx to @ricpiccolo @hysteric @violet-poison and Mr. Ionic!

disco al dente #019 - Pony Express (Gonzo Tape)

Just in time for Christmas, my Wien-based buddy Gonzo from Disco al Dente constructed an excellent New-Wave/Italo-Disco/Synth-Pop mix for the Veleno Viola's podcast series you can’t miss. Influenced and inspired by wrestling legend Rody Piper (R.I.P.), it's a trip and an homage to the B-Movie genre, designing his personal interpretation of hell on earth in Frogtown. Equipped with powerful rarities across different genres and the blessing of trash, he paves the way for an epic raid of mankind’s victory over the reptilic breed from hell. Pay attention to the final track... We all wish you a Merry Christmas and an happy 2024. With love, Veleno Viola

(artwork by Niccolò Nozza)

Veleno Viola Podcast #6: GONZO comes to Frogtown (Special Christmas New-Wave/Synth-Pop mix)

Just in time for Christmas I received my 20th anniversary gift from overseas, more precisely straight outer Argentinia, Buenos Aires, I am very proud to share with you: A culinary delight of 18 unique & diversified piccoloni bombs, united in an outstanding 64 minutes mix. Rich in taste with a nutri-score of „A+“, the other half of Furor Exótica makes it clear, what a selection of good music is all about and proves his mixing and curating skills by combining both contemporary & selfmade edits and unkNown gemstones from South America in this wonderful contribution! Perfect to share for the season of believe!

Frohe Weihnachten - Merry Christmas - Feliz Navidad - Buon Natale - God Jul - щасливого Різдва

Pls follow & include @ricpiccolo for your track ID requests & support!

disco al dente #020 - Ric's Piccolinis (Guest Mix by Ric Piccolo) (ARG)

First episode of discoaldente in 2024 brings us a very honest and timeless sound of mostly dark and obscure electronic disco gems from the past. As a special gift this time, I am providing almost the full tracklist. Enjoy and try to get a copy asap, when the opportunity arises. 

1) Hello, I am Mono 
2) Red Bottons - Pump up the Volume | LEADER
3) Capablanca & T. Keeler - La Konk Fiesta | GOMMA
4) Sizike - Live with a Lie | DISCOM
5) Giovanni - Per Amore di mia Moglie | CITY
6) Felice Miranda - O'Disc-Joker | EFFE
7) La GazziMma - Ti Tocco (instrumental BPM Up!) | EMMEGI
8) Domenico - Amore n Nusfragio | CITY
9) Paolo Nobel - Break Terror | DISCO IN
10) XXX
11) XXX
12) XXX
13) Esseno - Verso Dove | KING'STEVE
14) Efeso - Chiton | NUOVO REPERTORIO EDITORIALE
15) Den Harow - What is a Hero | DEEP CUT
16) XX
17) XX 
18) Gundel - Warum ein Herz zerbricht | TURNABOUT
19) Aurore - J'veux rever | TRIANGLE

disco al dente #021 - Avventura Oscura (Gonzo Tape)

For Saint Valentine, my friend Violet Poison presents "Happy Violetime", a mix dedicated to lovers, friends, enemies and strangers. Starting with 80's-sounding library music, expanding the spectrum to minimal-synth and finally entering the tunnel with flavored oldschool-alike body music, mixing new and old material. The mix has a specular end, which reminds to the first track, because love is a circle. Or a cycle. Enjoy!

Follow and include @violet-poison for your track ID request. Happy Valentine's Day!

disco al dente #022 - Happy Violetime (Valentine's Special by Violet Poison) (IT)

Disco al Dente is back with an extra fizzy and refreshing mix.
An hour of rare Italo disco with caribbean flair.
Bevi Frizzantina and enjoy!

"FRIZZANTINA" GUEST MIX by DISCO AL DENTE

Welcome to June and Happy Pride!

I am particularly pleased that this time I can present you an excellent pride special from the inspiring Captain Ahoy. The perfect sound to enjoy life and love to the fullest level in the most beautiful month of the year :)
  
Captain & me have a pretty funny connection as I started my first disco al dente mix with 2 wonderful edits from him and we didn't know each other back then. I'm all the more pleased that Captain is now on board and will continue to keep the disco al dente express rolling.

Below you will find some beautiful lines from the captain himself:
I reached out to Disco Al Dente run by Gonzo to record a cheeky mix because I consider his channel as an Italo Disco orientated gift to the world.
It's been an honour collaborating with him on this mix, hearing his feedbacks, track suggestions, and witnessing the immense care he puts on everything he does!

I was too happy to un-duste some Italo gems I had for years! 
I combined rare tracks with some classics for a result I am satisfied with. More than the tracks & the mix itself - working with Disco Al Dente's Head-Honcho has been a treat! The memory I'll cherish the most is about this new friendship that unfolded out of this collaboration 🌟

pls follow & include @djahoy for your track ID request and enjoy the mix!

disco al dente #023 - Brause Sause | a Pride Surprise Special by Captain Ahoy

"Tanz der Bären"
Our friend Gonzo (aka Disco Al Dente) is back with a fresh mixtape for Euro summertime.
This time an uptempo journey between Italo-disco and HiNRG.
From well-known tracks to insanely obscure!

Follow and ID requests to @discoaldente

MOTHBALL FM with DISCO AL DENTE (July 2024)

Next episode of the selector series has arrived, this time hailing from Austria with @discoaldente . He is a record collector from Vienna with a focus on obscure Italo Disco and, besides running his own podcast series on soundcloud, has also released many of his mixes on your favourite music outlets. He contacted us for a mix and we were instantly on board, with the the assignment, as always, on the slower, later summer afternoon, garden-suitable selection for the original KS vibes!

We are more than excited that he hit right on target, delivering an hour full of warm tropical feel-good italo with a strong dose of steel drums, to lighten up your 'Lima la gris' or soundtrack your pool session, wherever you are. His set ranges from reggae-esque italo, cheesy Euro disco, through more synth-heavy, and exotic German Italo gems we really like, culminating with a fun cover of an all-time classic that can't get more summery. Get your Daiquiri ready, add 2cl of blue curaçao, and press play!

Selector Series 24: DISCO AL DENTE

In the middle of ferragosto it's time to stop lazing around and slowly get back on track. Lack of motivation? My friend Giuse from Italy helps by bringing you the right medicine with his "Stereomania" mix, which ranks as number 24 in the disco al dente podcast series. True to the motto an apple a day keeps the doctor away he provides 18 mele fresce - each one unique, beneficial and magical at the same time.

Pls follow & include @giuseppecurcio for your track ID request and enjoy the mix!

disco al dente #024 - Stereomania (Guest Mix by Giuseppe Curcio)

It's October and All Hallow's Eve is just around the corner. But not only that - Mr. & Mrs. Snow are celebrating their lifelong vows on the 31st, where monsters, zombies, werewolves and lost souls are more than welcome. I dedicate the right sound to this special event and present you #25 of the disco al dente mix series: Licantrophe Love. A confession  to the bride & groom and the dark side of Italo Disco. Supernatural, inexplicable and yet so pure in its form. May love be victorious and let the transformation begin!

Tracks: 
1) Stroke - Tokyo Amazon
2) XXX
3) Roberto Onofri & DJP Band - Love Odyssey
4) XXX
5) Mirage - Change Your Life
6) XXX
7) XXX
8) Angela - Fantasy
9) Costas Charitodiplomenos - Do It
10) XXX
11) Edit of Visitors
12) Bryan Ross - Let's Go
13) XXX
14) XXX
15) Goia - No Secrets (Instrumental)
16) XXX
17) Forbidden Fruits - Disco Halloween 
18) XXX
19) John Arrow - Mexico
20) XXX
21) Mr. Freaky - May Day Love (Another Version)

disco al dente #025 - Licanthrope Love (Gonzo's All Hallow's Wedding Tape)

Gonzo, host of the disco al dente podcast series on soundcloud is an addicted italo disco lover from Vienna who brings lost of treasures from the golden era back to life 😎

Body Talk is a party concept in Antwerp run by John Noseda (We Can Dance, Body Talk, Running Back) & Bordel. Also a radio show now once a month on WAV with local to international guests.

Body Talk w/ Disco Al Dente (Vienna) at WAV | 21-11-24

After a little break i am finally proud to present my new Disco al Dente Mix No. 26 – a collection of Italo Disco like you've never heard before! The vinyls were rescued from forgotten, dusty basements, hidden in the dark for decades and finally brought back to light. What awaits you is an eclectic mix of mysterious children's voices, playful synths and driving basses that will banish the winter blues in no time. These rare pearls bring back the sun that has long been in the shadows. A real revival from the golden era of Italo Disco that hits you right in the heart!

Included are such extraordinary artists as Remo Moreno, who took the Italo Disco sound of the 80s to a new level with his unique melodies, Sandy Day, who enchants the room with her soulful voice, and I Leros, whose tracks were way ahead of their time. "Con un Bacio" is not just a mix - it is a journey through forgotten times, a homage to the passion and madness of the Italo disco scene. Let yourself be carried away by the vibes and experience the magic of forgotten treasures!”

Yours, Gonzo

disco al dente #026 - Con un Bacio 💋 (Gonzo Tape)

DISCO AL DENTE #027 – served with love, funk, and a whole lot of dust on the record.

After a few intense months at work, I'm finally back. Everyday life had a firm grip on me, and my channel unfortunately had to take a break – but now the radio silence is over. This mix is ​​my musical sign of life and a small apology to everyone who has been patiently waiting in the meantime.

For this comeback mix, I've dug deep into my record bins and compiled a carefully curated selection of forgotten disco rarities for you – with a special focus on South Africa, North America, and, of course, Italy. The tracks embody the spirit of Italo Disco, sometimes subtle, sometimes aggressive, but always with that bittersweet blend of euphoria, nostalgia, and unbridled desire to dance.

"DISCO AL DENTE" stands for music that's perfectly cooked – not too soft, not too hard, but just right to get you moving a little more with every note. Whether on the balcony, in the living room, or with the windows open in the car: This mix is ​​designed to wake you up from your winter slumber and slowly but surely groove into summer.

So: shoes off, heart on, and turn up the volume.

Buon appetito – it's DISCO AL DENTE time again!

disco al dente #027 - Destination: Citystreet (Gonzo Tape)

No. 28 - and we are still counting. This time I'm thrilled to announce a new passenger on board of the disco al dente mix series: Flotonium, straight outta Germany. For all those who don't know him yet: Besides a good taste for trash cucumbers in the beloved 80s horror movie section, this amigo from Berlino is one half of the resident DJ duo "Audio Vacanze" @slow-motion-records, organizes Synth & Italo Disco parties under the name of "Tech Noir" and proves his commitment to the fascination of early electronic music, by serving this fantastic Vinyl only blend of italo- & euro-disco, that offers you the right sound for an epic summer trip. A symbiotic match what we call "Vizio Celeste"! Flotonium, the stage is yours :-)

"I’m super happy to be part of the venerable Disco al Dente series, since Gonzo and his audience are like-minded enjoyers of quirky and wacky escapades from the spheres of Italo and all adjacent genres. I tried to compile a vinyl only mix with records that might not necessarily go well together at first glance, but I went all in to convey the joy of blending synthy and other sounds from all over the globe

For instance, you can’t help but have a huge ball blending an Australian edit of a kitsch synth jam from Austria of all places with Fusion-drenched City Pop from bubble economy age Japan. This is what I was going for, and I also did not hesitate to weave in songs with disco guitar, which is kind of my guilty pleasure. Coming from a Metal background, the acquired affinity to electric axe sounds is still lingering, but you will see that throwing them into the mix brings off some ace pizzazz. All in all, the overall focus is yet of course Italo, with some rareish and some hit jams arranged in harmony. Gonzo’s fav of the mix is an Euro Disco tune from Spain, and I’m thrilled to hear which one is yours!"

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disco al dente #028 - Vizio Celeste (Guets Mix by Flotonium) (Vinyl Only)

Buon Vacanze, beloved italo-disco fans! Although summer isn't quite here in Vienna this year, I'm still serving you the next mix in the disco al dente series, which will really heat you up. This time, it starts with strong Italo House influences, gradually building up to the classic Italo Disco machinery we're used to listen here. You can look forward to a contribution of rare gems, some of which haven't yet made it onto the internet's bandwidth. Buckle up ragazzi, it's disco al dente time!

TRACKLIST: 
1) XXX
2) XXX
3) Xena - Sexy Devil (Only for Dee Jay Mix)
4) XXX --> THX!! @hysteric
5) XXX
6) XXX
7) XXX
8) Divine - Native Love (Step by Step) (Remix 2) 
9) Mission Impossible - Collecting the Money
10) Nikki - Mucho Macho 
11) XXX
12) XXX
13) XXX
14) Stef - Ready for Love
15) XXX
16) Tina K. - Talk to Me 
17) XXX
18) Steve Bread - Bachelor Boy
19) XXX
20) XXX
21) XXX
22) XXX -> THX!! @aread
23) The Caesar's Dancers - Let's go! 
24) The Caesar's Dancers - Chinese Bang (Full Power Dj Mix)
25) XXX
26) Cay Hume - Angel of Dreamland (Dub)
27) Alberto One - Freeboard (instrumental)
28) XXX
29) XXX --> THX!! @aread

disco al dente #029 - Boys & Girls (Gonzo Tape) (HQ)

drums everywhere.

blend of the unknowns.

#DAD-BL001

L.D.O. - Africa (disco al dente exotic passport edit)

The result after almost 3.5 years of disco al dente simply makes me happy: 29 mixes and artworks, being the host for 12 great buddies who have given my channel even more edge and texture with their very own style, another 12 mixes that I've made as guest mixes for other wonderful people who share my fascination with Italo Disco and enrich the Italo Disco bubble immensely, as well as 631 unique, overused and forgotten tracks that express the beauty of Bel Paese and nip any criticism in the bud with their unmistakable sound.

So here it is, the anniversary special – the 30th special edition of this exclusive Italo Disco podcast – and not only are the sparks flying, but the mice are also dancing around the table, even if the cats are still in the house. The result is called "LA FESTA DEI TOPI" and reflects the Festival of Mice. Stars like Brian Topolino, Topo Tenere, Rat Angel DJ, and I topi di Ruggeri are on board, delivering an Italo disco party the world has probably never seen before. Long-lasting entertainment is guaranteed; the mix has a running time of almost two hours and runs at a respectable 118 BPM.

This mix is something very special to me. It's the kind of Italo disco that makes my heart race, makes me happy, calms me, and has sweetened my strength training and any other sporting activity for decades. As always, I've only included releases here that I haven't used before. Some of these tracks are so rare that I'm sometimes the only holder of them on Discogs, which is a real baffle for me, as these are simply gems of music history.

A thousand thanks to my loyal followers, channels, and colleagues. The many inspiring chats and the resulting acquaintances/friendships and the mutual enrichment motivate me to continue this project for a long time and to take the next step with disco al dente soon!

@flotonium_berlin @giuseppecurcio @djahoy @violet-poison  @ricpiccolo  @user-497513807 @casanovagt @beppe-loda @jussikantonen @moskalus @bor_del  @itallika @kitchensessions_int @mothball-record @hysteric @maledettadiscoteca @aread @doctorbest-1 @italofundamentalo @synthronic @johnnoseda @80sradness @axelhaxel @mid-fonke @user-149953472 @somethingspaecial @bordelloaparigi @bordellosoundsystem @the-dream-chimney

disco al dente #030 - La Festa dei Topi (Gonzo's Anniversary Special)

Live Gigs:
2026-01-10 || Leipzig (GER) || Italo Fundamento 
2025-11-21 || Oslo (NOR) || Jakob's 

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Signore e signori! My name is Gonzo and I'm running the DISCO AL DENTE podcast series. 

Here you will find widley unknown electronic obscurities from the past, with a clear focus on italo-disco and related genres. Sounds that make happy and boost your life! 

Regularly I provide personal mixtapes and selective guest mixes, filled with cool stuff only. Deep from the heart, to enrich our souls. Enjoy ❤️

🌴DISCO AL DENTE🌴

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