In search of the perfect sounds, I wander through the city, letting myself be caressed by the lights of the alleys that line the Seine. Once again, memories surface in my mind in this dream that merges with reality.
Like an echo, words from Charles spin in my mind: “The devil pulls the strings which make us dance.”
The light of the cars illuminates my path, and the incessant sound of the drums makes my body move again and again…

Domenico Crisci & Retina.it return with a powerful new collaboration, following their 12” on Semantica last year and an EP on Summa Cum Laude, this release marks another chapter in a deep-rooted legacy of Napoli’s techno scene.
With a career spanning decades, Retina.it known also for their pioneering QMen project with Rino Cerrone - helped ignite the original Napoli techno movement back in 1995. Their music has graced labels like Design Music (Marco Carola) and Conform (Gaetano Parisio), defining the city's signature raw, analog sound.

Domenico Crisci continues to carry that torch forward. With acclaimed releases on L.I.E.S., Jealous God (Silent Servant, Regis, James Ruskin), Semantica, and more, he remains one of the most uncompromising voices in modern techno.
This release is a convergence of two generations - uncompromising, hypnotic, and true to the roots of Napoli’s underground.

Mastering by Audio Resistance.
Artwork by Mariangela Levita, Wear.

Domenico Crisci & Retina.it - Analogies - Summa Cum Laude 013

Giri, also known as Gi Napoletano, is a Naples-born electronic music producer and DJ with a deep-rooted passion for sound design, synths, and vinyl. Influenced by Detroit techno and '90s/2000s UK techno, his style is defined by hypnotic grooves, complex textures, and industrial atmospheres. A pivotal moment in his career came in 2021 with the release of Antichthon, a 19-track concept album on Axis Records, the legendary label founded by Jeff Mills. The project was part of Mills’ Escape Velocity series and marked a major artistic milestone, showcasing Giri’s ability to blend futuristic vision with rhythmic precision. Prior to that, he released EPs on Evod, Awry, Prophet, and others. He also runs Antiterra Records, founded in 2020, and continues to release music under various aliases.
Giri togheter Domenico Crisci are the key figures of new Naples techno..

Mastering by Audio Resistance
Artwork by Mariangela Levita, Hencen.

Giri - Non Deformable Figure - Summa Cum Laude 014

Swarm - Whorl - Summa Cum Laude 015

DEZ @RandomNoize

Davide Rovito is a veteran of electronic scene since 1985. He developes his attitude with “Passaggi e Mutazioni” a multi medial performance focalized on the social meaning of art in the underground culture. After that he lives for two years in London where he plays and collaborates with “The Institute Of Goa". In '96 he released his first EP on Marco Carola's label "Design Music". From '96 to '98 he was the resident dj at “Livello 57”' in Bologna, where Davide became part of the techno-trio "Random/Noize" performing their live set and running two techno-oriented labels: “Informale” and “De Styl”. From 2000 to 2005 he has been part of the minimal techno project “Defrag Sound Processing”, that was also a label and an open system where to put differents realities associated by the same “noise” and “non conform” attitudes. Now is launching his own new label Tienmcateteng and a collaboration with other labels such as Antiterrarecords (Naples), Webuildmachines (Chicago) and GMR record.

Artwork by Mariangela Levita, Stain Machine.

Summa Cum Laude Mix 005 | Dez-Random/Noize

Every month on Noods radio, I discover the coolest finds from London stock at The Records Archive, Opening/Party 6 December at 588 Kingsland Rd, London E8 4AH.

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Domenico Crisci - The Records Archive - 15 November 24

The monthly show on Noods Radio..

https://www.instagram.com/domenicocriscimusic/

Photo by Giovanni Calemma

Domenico Crisci - The Records Archive - 16 May 25

Premiere of "Esosfera" by Audio Resistance, taken from "Esosfera" EP, forthcoming on Summa Cum Laude

Pre - Order:
https://summacumlaude.bandcamp.com/album/esosfera

Label: Summa Cum Laude
Artists: Audio Resistance
Title: Esosfera EP
Track: Esosfera
Format: Digital
Catalogue Number: SCL011
Release Date: May 30, 2025

Domenico Crisci brings Italian artist Audio Resistance into the fold of his label Summa Cum Laude, showcasing the DJ, producer, and audio engineer's stark and powerful sonic vision.

A devoted lover of modular and analog synthesizers, Audio Resistance has been crafting immersive soundscapes since 2016. His discography includes releases on Lewis Fautzi’s Faut Section and the renowned italian techno label ARTS. He also curates his own imprint Collapse, where his pure sonic vision takes shape.

His latest work, "Esosfera," is a space-bound exploration consisting of four techno, sci-fi, and experimental tracks. Each piece was created through improvised recordings using Eurorack modular systems and analog synthesizers.

Mastering by Audio Resistance.

Artwork by Mariangela Levita, Blurred.

Audio Resistance - Esosfera [Premiere | SCL011]

Domenico Crisci - The Records Archive - 18 July 25

Premiere of "Low Tide" by Dez (Random/Noize), taken from "Potential Hidden" EP, forthcoming on Summa Cum Laude

Pre - Order:
https://summacumlaude.bandcamp.com/album/potential-hidden

Label: Summa Cum Laude
Artists: Dez (Random/Noize)
Title: Potential Hidden EP
Track: Low Tide
Format: Digital
Catalogue Number: SCL012
Release Date: July 9, 2025

Domenico Crisci meets a true Neapolitan techno OG.
It all kicked off in '96, when Davide dropped his first release on Marco Carola’s iconic label, Design Music. From ’96 to ’98, he held down a residency at Bologna’s underground stronghold Livello 57, where he also joined forces with the techno trio Random/Noize, tearing up live sets and pushing boundaries.

Around the same time, he co-founded two raw, no-frills techno imprints-Informale and De Styl-while also putting out tracks on influential labels like Audiodrome, Zenit, and of course, Design Music.

From 2000 to 2005, Davide dove deep into minimalism with Defrag Sound Processing-not just a label, but an open-source sonic experiment. It brought together like-minded artists bonded by a shared love for distortion, disruption, and DIY noise culture. That same outsider ethos became the backbone of the Defrag DSP collective.

Mastering by Audio Resistance.

Artwork by Mariangela Levita, Away.

Dez (Random/Noize) - Low Tide [Premiere | SCL012]

Dez (Random/Noize) - Potential Hidden

Dez (Random/Noize) - Rumble In Materdei

Calemma - The Records Archive - 15 August 25

In search of the perfect sounds, I wander through the city, letting myself be caressed by the lights of the alleys that line the Seine. Once again, memories surface in my mind in this dream that merges with reality.
Like an echo, words from Charles spin in my mind: “The devil pulls the strings which make us dance.”
The light of the cars illuminates my path, and the incessant sound of the drums makes my body move again and again…

Domenico Crisci & Retina.it return with a powerful new collaboration, following their 12” on Semantica last year and an EP on Summa Cum Laude, this release marks another chapter in a deep-rooted legacy of Napoli’s techno scene.
With a career spanning decades, Retina.it known also for their pioneering QMen project with Rino Cerrone - helped ignite the original Napoli techno movement back in 1995. Their music has graced labels like Design Music (Marco Carola) and Conform (Gaetano Parisio), defining the city's signature raw, analog sound.

Domenico Crisci continues to carry that torch forward. With acclaimed releases on L.I.E.S., Jealous God (Silent Servant, Regis, James Ruskin), Semantica, and more, he remains one of the most uncompromising voices in modern techno.
This release is a convergence of two generations - uncompromising, hypnotic, and true to the roots of Napoli’s underground.
credits
releases October 24, 2025

Mastering by Audio Resistance.
Artwork by Mariangela Levita, Wear.


Track:
Artist(s): Domenico Crisci & Retina.it
Label: Summa Cum Laude
Catalog: SCL013
Release Date: 24/10/2025
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Mastering: Audio Resistance
Artwork: Mariangela Levita, Wear.

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Bandcamp: https://summacumlaude.bandcamp.com/
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GTG Premiere | Domenico Crisci & Retina.it - Trompe L'oeil [SCL013]

Domenico Crisci - The Records Archive - 26 September 25

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Domenico Crisci & Retina.it return with a powerful new collaboration, following their 12” on Semantica last year and an EP on Summa Cum Laude, this release marks another chapter in a deep-rooted legacy of Napoli’s techno scene.

With a career spanning decades, Retina.it known also for their pioneering QMen project with Rino Cerrone - helped ignite the original Napoli techno movement back in 1995. Their music has graced labels like Design Music (Marco Carola) and Conform (Gaetano Parisio), defining the city's signature raw, analog sound.

Domenico Crisci continues to carry that torch forward. With acclaimed releases on L.I.E.S., Jealous God (Silent Servant, Regis, James Ruskin), Semantica, and more, he remains one of the most uncompromising voices in modern techno.

This release is a convergence of two generations - uncompromising, hypnotic, and true to the roots of Napoli’s underground.

Follow Domenico Crisci
SoundCloud: @domenicocrisci
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domenicocriscimusic/

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Premiere: Domenico Crisci & Retina.it "Analogies" - Summa Cum Laude

Support here: https://summacumlaude.bandcamp.com/album/analogies

In search of the perfect sounds, I wander through the city, letting myself be caressed by the lights of the alleys that line the Seine. Once again, memories surface in my mind in this dream that merges with reality.
Like an echo, words from Charles spin in my mind: “The devil pulls the strings which make us dance.”
The light of the cars illuminates my path, and the incessant sound of the drums makes my body move again and again…

Domenico Crisci & Retina.it return with a powerful new collaboration, following their 12” on Semantica last year and an EP on Summa Cum Laude, this release marks another chapter in a deep-rooted legacy of Napoli’s techno scene.
With a career spanning decades, Retina.it known also for their pioneering QMen project with Rino Cerrone - helped ignite the original Napoli techno movement back in 1995. Their music has graced labels like Design Music (Marco Carola) and Conform (Gaetano Parisio), defining the city's signature raw, analog sound.

Domenico Crisci continues to carry that torch forward. With acclaimed releases on L.I.E.S., Jealous God (Silent Servant, Regis, James Ruskin), Semantica, and more, he remains one of the most uncompromising voices in modern techno.
This release is a convergence of two generations - uncompromising, hypnotic, and true to the roots of Napoli’s underground.

releases October 24, 2025

Mastering by Audio Resistance.
Artwork by Mariangela Levita, Wear. 

https://www.instagram.com/domenicocriscimusic
https://soundcloud.com/domenicocrisci

PREMIERE: Domenico Crisci & Retina.it - Cul de Sac [SCL013]

Premiere of 'Crème de Cassis' by Domenico Crisci & Retina.it, taken from Analogies LP forthcoming on Summa Cum Laude

Domenico Crisci & Retina.it return with a powerful new collaboration, following their 12” on Semantica last year and an EP on Summa Cum Laude, this release marks another chapter in a deep-rooted legacy of Napoli’s techno scene.
With a career spanning decades, Retina.it known also for their pioneering QMen project with Rino Cerrone - helped ignite the original Napoli techno movement back in 1995. Their music has graced labels like Design Music (Marco Carola) and Conform (Gaetano Parisio), defining the city's signature raw, analog sound.

Label: Summa Cum Laude
Artists: Domenico Crisci & Retina.it
Title: Analogies
Track: Crème de Cassis
Cat: Summa Cum Laude 013
Release Date: 24.10.2025

Follow Domenico Crisci
SoundCloud: @domenicocrisci
Instagram: www.instagram.com/domenicocriscimusic/

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Premiere: Domenico Crisci & Retina.it - Crème de Cassis [Summa Cum Laude 013]

Domenico Crisci & Retina.it - Le Fleurs Du Mal

Domenico Crisci & Retina.it - Bombe Glacée

Domenico Crisci & Retina.it - Chapeu

Domenico Crisci & Retina.it - Nausèe

Domenico Crisci & Retina.it - Voyage au Bout de la Nuit

Domenico Crisci & Retina.it - Ceci N'est Pas Une Pipe

Calemma - The Records Archive - 24 October 25

Giri, also known as Gi Napoletano, is a Naples-born electronic music producer and DJ with a deep-rooted passion for sound design, synths, and vinyl. Influenced by Detroit techno and '90s/2000s UK techno, his style is defined by hypnotic grooves, complex textures, and industrial atmospheres. A pivotal moment in his career came in 2021 with the release of Antichthon, a 19-track concept album on Axis Records, the legendary label founded by Jeff Mills. The project was part of Mills’ Escape Velocity series and marked a major artistic milestone, showcasing Giri’s ability to blend futuristic vision with rhythmic precision. Prior to that, he released EPs on Evod, Awry, Prophet, and others. He also runs Antiterra Records, founded in 2020, and continues to release music under various aliases.
Giri togheter Domenico Crisci are the key figures of new Naples techno..

Mastering by Audio Resistance
Artwork by Mariangela Levita, Hencen.

https://summacumlaude.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/domenicocriscimusic/

https://www.instagram.com/giri_antiterra/

GTG Premiere | Giri - Non Deformable Figure [SCL014]

Giri - Wrong Reasons

Giri - 373

Giri - Corde

Calemma - The Records Archive - 21 November 25

Premiere of "Veilcoil" by Swarm, taken from "Whorl" EP, forthcoming on Summa Cum Laude

Pre - Order: 
https://summacumlaude.bandcamp.com/album/whorl

Label: Summa Cum Laude
Artist: Swarm
Title: Whorl EP 
Track: Veilcoil
Format: Digital
Catalogue Number: SCL015
Release Date: December 17, 2025
Mastering by Audio Resistance
Artwork by Mariangela Levita, Other

Domenico Crisci presents the Tbilisi based artist Rati Baramadze, introducing his new project Swarm.

Swarm represents the next phase in Baramadze’s artistic evolution a project that transforms the raw foundations of RTNH into a fluid interplay of sound, movement, and instinct. Rooted in Tbilisi’s underground scene, Swarm reshapes his musical vision through a deliberate balance of chaos and order.

Baramadze’s broader body of work spans audio installations and contributions to contemporary dance performance. Across these mediums, he continues to explore the deep relationship between sound, motion, and transformation, treating each project as a living system in constant flux.

Follow Summa Cum Laude:
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/domenicocriscimusic/

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Whorl EP

Pre - Order

Swarm - Veilcoil [Premiere I SCL015]

Support here: https://summacumlaude.bandcamp.com/album/whorl

Domenico Crisci presents the Tbilisi based artist Rati Baramadze, introducing his new project Swarm.

Swarm represents the next phase in Baramadze’s artistic evolution a project that transforms the raw foundations of RTNH into a fluid interplay of sound, movement, and instinct. Rooted in Tbilisi’s underground scene, Swarm reshapes his musical vision through a deliberate balance of chaos and order.

Baramadze’s broader body of work spans audio installations and contributions to contemporary dance performance. Across these mediums, he continues to explore the deep relationship between sound, motion, and transformation, treating each project as a living system in constant flux.
credits
releases December 17, 2025

Mastering by Audio Resistance
Artwork by Mariangela Levita, Other 

https://www.instagram.com/domenicocriscimusic/
https://soundcloud.com/domenicocrisci

PREMIERE: Swarm - Circle [SCL015]

Swarm - Tidewheel

Swarm - Curl

With great pleasure, I'm finally sharing another side of me. It took time because it comes from a very private part of my life. I've been collecting these vinyls for over 30 years. I started very young, playing in my grandfather's club. Every single record carries a story, moments lived with friends and on the dance floors around the world. Now I'm ready to show you my other house music side.

Summa Cum Laude Mix 010 | Domenico Crisci (House Set)

Domenico Crisci on a raging mission for his Summa Cum Laude label. 
Moving on from his Body Punishment LP with Opal Tapes, he goes hard-in-the-paint with the hardcore attack of Vai, then tempers his enthusiasm in the gravelly slog of Can’t Control, and fully unleashes the beast with the ravishing noize of Electra, and what sounds like F.U.S.E. on a runaway train in I Know You.

Released November 2, 2017 

Mastered by Matt Colton at Alchemy, London. 

Artwork by Mariangela Levita, Shadow.

Bandcamp: https://summacumlaude.bandcamp.com/album/electra

Buy at Bandcamp

Domenico Crisci - Vai

SUMMA CUM LAUDE is ready for the next installment, this time is a rave boy from Italy SOUR.

Released April 26, 2019 

Mastering by Andrea Merlini 

Artwork by Mariangela Levita, Wave.

Bandcamp: https://summacumlaude.bandcamp.com/album/no-way

Buy at Badcamp

SOUR - Burning Wind

Domenico Crisci - Napoli Power

After releasing records on L.I.E.S, Jealous God, Semantica and his own label project Summa Cum Laude to name a few, Domenico Crisci quickly rose to prominence among purveyors of timeless techno. One of his earlier records on Jealous God cemented his reputation as a careful engineer of effective, hard, crafty dance floor cuts that comfortably sit next to early works of the genre’s pioneers. Domenico’s sets consist of an eclectic mix of acid, techno and electro with a non-conforming puristic approach. Causing chaos to some of the best clubs in world.

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