Beokraft-The Time Machine LP DCM-011 (Out On July 2022!)

In today's world colored by insecurity, superficial consumerism and greed it is very difficult to find an authentic field of action that satisfies the highest artistic and aesthetic preferences. Caused by hyperproduction, algorithmic promotion and predictability, contemporary music seems to lack originality. For almost 10 years, Discom has been searching for genuine art by digging into lesser-known music in one quite specific historical era in a country that doesn't exist anymore, Yugoslavia. In that sense, our latest effort includes Oskarova Fobija-Synth Pop Yugoslavia 1983-86, an LP with 10 previously unpublished songs by 80's Belgrade's synth-pop duo Oskarova Fobija (eng. Oscar's Phobia) founded by Dejan Novcic on synths and Maja Atanasijevic on vocals.

If you are into Videosex, Denis&Denis or Sizike you will enjoy this record a lot, but unlike these bands, Oskarova Fobija has never signed a contract with one of the major labels in Yugoslavia. Their uncompromising attitude to stay pure electronic band and not to change their style towards more guitar-oriented music led them to refuse to sign a contract with RTV Ljubljana to publish their first LP in print of 25.000 copies in 1984.  Allegedly, the label signed with Videosex that year and was not interest to have two pure electronic acts with female lead vocals in the same time. However, the band received some recognition by appearing on compilations: Demo Top Ventilator Vol 3 (PGP RTB 1985), The Hidden Tapes (Minimal Wave, 2011), and Yugoslavian Space Program (Discom, 2016), but this is their first full-length release after more than 40 years. 

The record is divided into two parts: A side contains their earliest work from 1983-84 and B side contains their production from 1985-86.

There is plenty of naivety and charm on A side: a raw analog synth-pop with you will resonate immediately: from dusty Anticki Poroci ( eng. Antique Vice), cold Narcic (eng. Narcissus)  gloomy and slightly spooky Sumrak (eng. Dawn) to dreamy stellar Zvezdarska Suma (eng. Stargazer's Forest ) and synth summer Adriatic ballad Da Li Znas? (eng. Do You Know?), 

B side contains a slightly more polished production, but this is still a healthy synth-pop with some journeys to other styles. The opener version of Anticki Poroci from 1984 sounds convincing, yet their previously unpublished version of their most notable song Beli Dekolte (eng. White Neckline) from 1985 sounds surprisingly groovy.  However, the most surprising track on the B side is Kucna Muva (eng. Housefly)- a disco octave synth bass rhythm filled with catchy riffs, sequences, and effects-perfect for editing and remixing. At the end, two synth ballads Neobican Par (eng. Unusual Couple) and Cak Ni Ruzan San (eng. Not Even The Bad Dream) close the program and evince how the band's style matured into more jazz/soul expression.

We publish this release with great enthusiasm and dedicate to our dear friend Jamie Tiller, with whom we once enjoyed listening to this undiscovered treasure together.

Review: Luka Novakovic, Vanja Todorovic

Oskarova Fobija-Synth Pop Yugoslavia 1983-86 LP

Despite its tragic breakup, Yugoslavia as a political, social and cultural phenomenon still inspires generations, especially those who were born or lived at the time of this utopian land of South Slavs. Those who didn't enjoy the privilege are still amazed by its 1970s and '80s music scene and the number of very modern, high quality acts that were so often ahead of their time. Two such acts were Data and The Master Scratch Band, both founded by Zoran Jevtic and Zoran Vracevic, who introduced synth-pop, breakbeat, and hip-hop music in Yugoslavia in 1984 with their releases: SP Neka Ti Se Dese Prave Stvari/Ne Zovi To Ljubavlju and miniLP Deogut (Jugoton). Our latest release, "It Was Ridiculous, It Was Amazing!" gathers their earliest unreleased material from 1981-1983, showcasing a broader range of genres – alongside synth-pop and breakbeat/hip-hop, they also experimented with industrial, EBM, minimal synth, and electro-funk!

The whole record is divided into two parts: on A side there are 7 previously unpublished songs by group DATA, and on B side there are 4 previously unreleased recordings by The Master Scratch Band.

The Data side opens with two unexpected "shocker" tracks: Ja Nisam Kao Ti" (eng. I am Not Like You) and "Izumi" (eng. "Inventions") from 1981, where they sound like early Deutsch-Amerikanische Freundschaft with unusual vocal pan sound effects on Serbian lyrics and uncompromising synth-based sound. Equally unpredictable are the next two songs: atmospheric "España" and dusty "Damage In My Head," where Zoran Jevtić boldly steps into the lead vocal role. But the surprises don't end there. The next two songs, France and Strahovi (eng. "Fears"), bring a mysterious and nostalgic atmosphere, elevated by the irreplaceable sound of the modular Roland System-100M. At the end comes the greatest surprise of all: Data covers YMO-Ballet in a song called Ne Zelim Da Tako Zive (eng, I Don't Want Them Living Like That) and puts some extra energy in rhythm without losing the original song's sensibility. Like in the original, the lyrics are tender and yet mysterious and provocative. 

The Master Scratch Band side contains the very first versions of the songs Break War, Jailbreak, and Computer Break, originally recorded in studio Druga Maca in Belgrade in 1983. These versions were not released on their mini-LP album Dégout (Jugoton, 1984), and they are actually the first ever hip-hop/Breakbeat recordings in Yugoslavia. With great enthusiasm, every sound was uniquely crafted from scratch using the finest analog gear available in the early '80s. The two young artists, aiming for international success, chose to write their lyrics in English. The album's final track, "Mad Scratch," showcases their talent for creating impressive sound effects, which would be a delight for contemporary DJs and producers who specialize in sampling and scratching old-school hip-hop.

This release is truly a "100% digger's gem" – 11 previously unreleased tracks from legendary pioneers of electronic, hip-hop, and breakbeat. A collection to discover, enjoy, play, and treasure forever!

Review: Luka Novakovic, Vanja Todorovic
Text correction: Zoran Jevtic

Data/The Master Scratch Band – It Was Ridiculous, It Was Amazing! LP (Dec.15)

Misa Blam-Profesoru, S Ljubavlju 12" Discom DCM-017 (Out On November 30)

Song snippets from Yugoslavian Space Program- the first ever electronic space music themed record from former Yugoslavia.

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Ⓟ 2016 Discom, © Miha Kralj, Dejan Novcic, Dejan Stanisavljevic, Milos Cvetkovic, Zoran Jevtic, Andrej Koy

Various- Yugoslavian Space Program LP, DCM-003

Sound snippet from forthcoming album Beokraft-The Time Machine

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Beokraft-The Time Machine

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Beokraft-Ex Yu Roy At The Control

Beokraft-Quantum Computers

Samples from Max Vincent-The Future Has Designed Us LP.

LP contains 10 songs, never released before.
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© 2015 Discom,  all rights reserved.

Max Vincent-Sta je to sto nam se desava

Max Vincent-Colours and stars

Samples from Max Vincent- The Future Has Designed Us LP.

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Max Vincent-Never say never

Max Vincent-Los je dan

Max Vincent-Beogradska devojka (demo)

Samples from Max Vincent- The Future Has Designed Us LP.

LP  contains 10 songs, never released before.
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Max Vincent-Ostavi sve (demo)

Song snippet from Oskarova Fobija-Synth Pop Yugoslavia 1983-86 LP

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Gears used:

1983-84: Korg MS-20; Korg Polyphonic Ensamble, Roland Jupiter-4, Roland TR-808, Roland MC 202

1985-86: Roland TR-808, Roland MC 202, Roland TR-707, Roland TR-727, Roland MSQ-100, Roland JX-8P, Yamaha DX-7

Oskarova Fobija-Synth Pop Yugoslavia 1983-86 LP is a mutual release by Dejan Novcic and Discom and it can be only purchased directly form the record label or artist himself.

© 2024 Dejan Novcic, Discom all rights reserved.


Oskarova Fobija-Anticki Poroci 1983 (Snippet)

Song snippet from Oskarova Fobija-Synth Pop Yugoslavia 1983-86 LP

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Gears used:

1983-84: Korg MS-20; Korg Polyphonic Ensamble, Roland Jupiter-4, Roland TR-808, Roland MC 202

1985-86: Roland TR-808, Roland MC 202, Roland TR-707, Roland TR-727, Roland MSQ-100, Roland JX-8P, Yamaha DX-7

Oskarova Fobija-Synth Pop Yugoslavia 1983-86 LP is a mutual release by Dejan Novcic and Discom and it can be only purchased directly form the record label or artist himself.

© 2024 Dejan Novcic, Discom all rights reserved.

Oskarova Fobija-Narcis 1983 (Snippet)

Oskarova Fobija-Sumrak 1983 (Snippet)

Oskarova Fobija-Zvezdarska Suma 1984 (Snippet)

Oskarova Fobija-Da Li Znas? 1984 (Snippet)

Song snippet from Oskarova Fobija-Synth Pop Yugoslavia 1983-86 LP

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Gears used:

1983-84: Korg MS-20; Korg Polyphonic Ensamble, Roland Jupiter-4, Roland TR-808, Roland MC 202

1985-86: Roland TR-808, Roland MC 202, Roland TR-707, Roland TR-727, Roland MSQ-100, Roland JX-8P, Yamaha DX-7

Oskarova Fobija-Synth Pop Yugoslavia 1983-86 LP is a mutual release by Dejan Novcic and Discom and it can be only purchased directly form the record label or artist himself.

© 2024 Dejan Novcic, Discom all rights reserved.



Oskarova Fobija-Beli Dekolte 1986 (Snippet)

Song snippet from DATA​/​The Master Scratch Band- It Was Ridiculous, It Was Amazing​!​(​Snippets, Pre​-​Order Dec​.​15​

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List of Used Equipment: Sc Pro One, Six-Track, Drumtraks; RSF Kobol, Linn Drum, Simmons SDSV, Korg Polysix, Mono/Poly; Roland MC-4B, SH-101, SH-09, Juno-106, JX-3P, SVC-350, TR-808, TR-303,

© 2024 Discom, Zoran Vračević, Zoran Jevtić, all rights reserved.

DATA-Јa Nisam Kao Ti (Snippet)

Song snippet from DATA​/​The Master Scratch Band- It Was Ridiculous, It Was Amazing​!​(​Snippets, Pre​-​Order Dec​.​15​

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List of Used Equipment: Sc Pro One, Six-Track, Drumtraks; RSF Kobol, Linn Drum, Simmons SDSV, Korg Polysix, Mono/Poly; Roland MC-4B, SH-101, SH-09, Juno-106, JX-3P, SVC-350, TR-808, TR-303,

© 2024 Discom, Zoran Vračević, Zoran Jevtić, all rights reserved

DATA-Izumi (Snippet)

DATA-España (Snippet)

ong snippet from DATA​/​The Master Scratch Band- It Was Ridiculous, It Was Amazing​!​(​Snippets, Pre​-​Order Dec​.​15​

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List of Used Equipment: Sc Pro One, Six-Track, Drumtraks; RSF Kobol, Linn Drum, Simmons SDSV, Korg Polysix, Mono/Poly; Roland MC-4B, SH-101, SH-09, Juno-106, JX-3P, SVC-350, TR-808, TR-303,

© 2024 Discom, Zoran Vračević, Zoran Jevtić, all rights reserved

DATA-Damage In My Head (Snippet)

Data-France (Snippet)

The Master Scratch Band-Mad Scratch (Snippet)

A1 OSTAVI SVE

Song excerpt from the  forthcoming Miša Blam-Profesoru, S Ljubavlju (eng. Professor, With Love) 12" Pre order here: https://discom.bigcartel.com/product/misa-blam-profesoru-s-ljubavlju-12-rpm-discom-dcm-017-pre-order-out-on-november-30

This collection features the finest previously unpublished tracks from the vaults of Misa Blam Jazz Museum. Recorded between 1974 and 1987 in Yugoslavia.

℗© 2025 Discom, Markus Blam, All Rights Reserved

Tara (snippet)

Song excerpt from the forthcoming Miša Blam-Profesoru, S Ljubavlju (eng. Professor, With Love) 12" Pre order here: https://discom.bigcartel.com/product/misa-blam-profesoru-s-ljubavlju-12-rpm-discom-dcm-017-pre-order-out-on-november-30

This collection features the finest previously unpublished tracks from the vaults of Misa Blam Jazz Museum. Recorded between 1974 and 1987 in Yugoslavia.

℗© 2025 Discom, Markus Blam, All Rights Reserved

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Dzin-Ce (snippet)

Song excerpt from the forthcoming Miša Blam-Profesoru, S Ljubavlju (eng. Professor, With Love) 12" Pre order here: https://discom.bigcartel.com/product/misa-blam-profesoru-s-ljubavlju-12-rpm-discom-dcm-017-pre-order-out-on-november-30

This collection features the finest previously unpublished tracks from the vaults of Misa Blam Jazz Museum. Recorded between 1974 and 1987 in Yugoslavia.

℗© 2025 Discom, Markus Blam, All Rights Reserved

Ras (snippet)

Dorcol (snippet)

Bermudski Trougao (snippet)

Song snippets from Yugoslavian Space Program- the first ever electronic space music themed record from former Yugoslavia.

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Ⓟ 2016 Discom, © Miha Kralj

Miha Kralj - Robot

Miha Kralj- Juh-Hu

Song snippets from Yugoslavian Space Program- the first ever electronic space music themed record from former Yugoslavia.

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Ⓟ 2016 Discom, © Dejan Novcic

Oskarova Fobija- Izmedju Dve Kapi Znoja

Oskarova Fobija- Mayan Spacecraft

Song snippets from Yugoslavian Space Program- the first ever electronic space music themed record from former Yugoslavia.

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Beograd - Eenterstellar

Song snippet from DATA-Could You Find Your Analog Mind?

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DATA - Opsesija (Remix)

Track from forthcoming DATA-Could You Find Your Analog Mind? LP

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DATA-Opsesija

Song snippet from Max Vincent-Beograd LP.

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Max Vincent-Beograd

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Max Vincent-Gospodar Snova

Max Vincent-Samo Za Tvoje Oci Znam

Song snippet from Consequential- MicroComposed 1980-86 LP.

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© 2018, Discom, Zoran Jevtic, Nikolaj Bezek, all rights reserved

Consequential-Happy Together

Song snippet from Sizike-Night Club 1985-86 LP.

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