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Hyboid – Utopia

This is 1-hour mix of italowave. Lots of great artists. Both unknown and well known names. This will be hopefully the first of mix series! Mixing in the name of the new italo generation, blending some solid danceable beats to synthwave. Enjoy.

Playlist as requested:

The Neon Syndicate - Ignite
Ben Businovski - Drinks at Ginza
Sonic Hz - Resurgence
Georama - Cromatismo
Simple Tom - Heaven
Michael Weber - A Blessing in Disguise
Andy Fox - ID
Michael Glitterati - Allarme
Auxiliary the Masterfader - Disco Machine (Italo Brutalo Remix)
Hot-Tanta - This Is
Prodigy of 1981 feat. S A Z E R - Robolove
Simple Tom - Heaven
A Space Love Adventure - Moira & Luana
Peter Zimmermann feat. Oscar - Luv Like Fire
Am 1984 - Night Riders
Bob Sinclar - Nature Boy
FM Attack feat. MNYNMS - Frozen

Andy Fox

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Mecha Maiko (AKA Hayley Stewart) is back with third album NOT OK, which could end up changing the entire landscape of synthwave. The Toronto-based artist has always stood out among synthwave acts for her inventive, dogma-smashing approach to the genre. Her 2018 debut, Mad But Soft, and EP Okiya, from 2019, showed an artist who could produce experimental yet catchy, complicated yet minimalist songs that evoke the delicate and often turbulent relationship between humans and machines. She continued that streak with Let’s in 2019, and loaded it with early ‘90s house and contemporary electro-pop elements that took the songs to dark dance floors splashed in neon pink. It was deeply human but inherently mechanistic.

A lot has happened in the world since then, and NOT OK reflects that — even if the foundation of some of its songs stem from that pre-pandemic, post-Let’s era. Although she started work on the album at rural escape she referred to as “Synthpop Farm,” surrounded by a cornucopia of flora and fauna, she finalized the record in 2021 in Toronto with engineer and producer Jack Marko.

NOT OK tackles the scandalous level of trials the world faces today, including “bogus conspiracy theories, racism, sexism, violence, and environmental destruction,” she says. However, she does this via a kinetic blend of dance-heavy rhythms, captivatingly melodic synths, and an array of experimental sonics that together keep listeners engaged throughout the record’s 50-minute run.

“Hopefully it can validate some of the feelings and frustrations that others have been grappling with, and to serve as a reminder that we don't have to accept things as they are,” Mecha Maiko says. “I also hope it inspires people to deepen their connections to nature, and see just how beautiful life off-screen is.”

- Aaron Vehling, Vehlinggo.com
Full Album Liner Notes Here: (www.mechamaiko.com/not-ok-liner-notes)

NOT OK

FM Attack - Strange Ways

Vincenzo Salvia - Domenica (feat. Giusi Telesca)

Music and lyrics : Vincenzo Salvia. Voice : Giusi Telesca. Artwork by: Vincenzo Salvia.

Digital Album : Vincenzo Salvia - Summer Love... One Year Later https://vincenzosalvia.bandcamp.com/album/summer-love-one-year-later

Vincenzo Salvia : http://www.vincenzosalvia.com/

https://www.facebook.com/vincenzosalviamusic/

https://soundcloud.com/vincenzo-salvia

http://vincenzosalvia.bandcamp.com/

Vincenzo Salvia, Discogs : http://www.discogs.com/artist/3375553-Vincenzo-Salvia

Giusi Telesca, Discogs : http://www.discogs.com/artist/4064677-Giusi-Telesca

Vincenzo Salvia - Domenica (feat. Giusi Telesca)

https://mildperil.bandcamp.com/album/cavern-dwellers

Cavern Dwellers

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Under The Palm Trees proudly presents the French duo Giles et Diego and their latest single 'Summer Dream'. With a sophisticated blend of elegant vibes and captivating synth sounds, the duo transports listeners directly to the pulsating heart of summer. Their music pays homage to the enticing atmosphere of Ibiza's summer hotspots while also maintaining a depth and substance that make them a must-have on any summer playlist. Giles et Diego have already gained international recognition with their successful remix of 'Heart of Glass' for 7th District. Now, at the perfect moment, they present their unique sonic aesthetic for this summer.

Hyboid – Utopia

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