A galaxy to explore

These are audio tracks recorded at The Hive stage, Mo:Dem Festival 2024. Annual demented week took place between 5 - 11 August .

w/ @kacid_psy

Play loud and enjoy until our next gathering. 

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KACID @ The Hive | MoDem Festival 2024

Mad mountain (Ilya Santana cosmic bass edit)

For his second release on the imprint, Panthera combines his cosmic musical power with the incredible voice of singer Go Sonny.

The collaboration between the charismatic Go Sonny and the daring Panthera is an epic sonic journey, where the astral meets the explosive. Go Sonny's captivating voice blends seamlessly with Panthera's futuristic and hypnotic rhythms.

Together, they create an electrifying and cosmic atmosphere, propelling the listener into an intergalactic dance. A true whirlwind of energy and depth. An unforgettable musical odyssey.

Endrik Schroeder once again demonstrates the extent of a perfectly tamed eclecticism, delivering a techno-break remix of rare finesse. Driven by a striking melancholy, this remix infuses the release with an emotional depth that is both poignant and luminous. A future late-night anthem, etched in memories to the rhythm of the first rays of dawn.

BONUS TRACK (ONLY ON BANDCAMP) : As the most beautiful tribute that Panthera could make to Kraftwerk, "Amarea" unfolds a slow and captivating atmosphere, where elements seem to float in a suspended space. Carried by ethereal layers and textured analog synthesis, the track evokes the soundscapes of 70s SCI-FI films, somewhere between cosmic mystery and futuristic melancholy. Perfect music for a contemplative interlude or a gradual build-up at the beginning of the night.

Panthera - Amarea [Mélopée Records]

Miss Zagato joins forces with Dog.ma for a journey of sonic awakening. Pineal glands activated, televisions discarded. Their vision rejects the daily matrix, sidestepping systems of control and illusion. The result is a red-pill soundtrack wrapped in evergreen style, equally at home on the dance floor or in deep inner space.

Serbian DJ Caligari, of Lametta Records, delivers a galactic Italo Disco rework. Armonia del Sonido’s emesh contributes a singular, ritualistic remix that guides the listener through the forest of awakening.

https://www.beatport.com/it/label/dogmatraxxx/62733

https://soundcloud.com/misszagato
https://soundcloud.com/cisky
https://soundcloud.com/caligari
https://soundcloud.com/music_ams

Miss Zagato & Dog.ma -  E//it the Matri//

🇳🇴 > 🤌🏻

Nutritious – Chromatic Palms E.P.

Quick, somebody sound the klaxon to alert followers of chuggy-italo-cosmic-mutant style disco, we’ve got an absolute slam dunk here by Nutritious! 
Nutritious first came on our wave length via a flow of pretty amazing release via our very good friends at Paper Recordings (which you should really check out!) so we’re thrilled to snag him and his unique stylings on the Chromatic Palms E.P.

Norway in Italy begins the party and is a slo-mo funk laced groover with a relentless Bernie Edwards style bass line & ‘Nile style’ guitar licks that hook you right in from the off and guarantee much shoulder twitching. Spaced out synth sounds blast in & out alongside warped vocal samples to create a masterclass in how to do ‘weird & wonderful’ with a 10/10 score.

Acid Reign takes the crown for our most wonky sounding release of the year! Right off the bat is an insane sounding synth/bass sound hybrid that sounds like its from another dimension. A few disco strings pop up for a chat with some synth stabs, vocodered/Speak & Spell style vocals and a couple of dramatic drops make this an absolute dance floor mega weapon. Already favoured & supported by Richard Sen on his Do!!You!!! World! Show. BIG!!!

@sprechenmusic
@djnutritious

Nutritious - Norway In Italy [Sprechen Records]

Marjory's "Stop" is one of my favorite disco songs from my record collection. But since I don't always carry my vinyl bag around I decided to make a club proof edit.
MASTERING: Endrik Schroeder

Get It!

Marjory - Stop (Doctr Club Edit)

TRIP TEASE & ALAIN VICE / ACAPULCO WAVE

We’re thrilled to have had ilyasantana delivering a special guest mix for ‘XPRESS-IONS Radio’ 

Renowned for his groovy and soulful sound, Santana’s music is characterized by rich soundscapes, intricate rhythms, and melodies that captivate the listener. Each track he creates is a carefully crafted piece, offering a unique and immersive listening experience.

With a style that seamlessly blends disco, house, and funk, Santana has established himself as one of the most innovative and dynamic artists in electronic music. His ability to connect with audiences through his distinctive sound has made him a respected name in the industry. In addition to his production work, Santana runs his own label, Astrolead Recordings, which has become a platform for forward-thinking music. 

Enjoy!

XPRESS-IONS Radio Ft. ILYA SANTANA. EP.81 (25.11.24)

Ichisan - Fantasound (James Rod Remix)

1.Feel the fire (Ilya Santana instr. re-work)

Balearic sounds and Mediterranean warmth are the inspirations for Bruno Belissimo’s Bordello A Parigi debut. Drawing on disco, house and funk, Ottimo! is a four tracker of electronic exuberance with Belissimo’s musical ability and range immediately spilling from the speakers. Guitar strings curve around synthlines in the title piece, percussive textures giving way to the mantra-like refrain of “Ottimo!” Thick bass echoes into beaming keys for “Meduse.” Bright notes cascade, grooves melting with vocoder lyrics as classic disco tones are reimagined in this modern mirrorball medley. Organic rhythms introduce the flip. “Mirage” opens to ripples of bongos and toms as a loose structure takes hold. Hedonistic chants rise to a shimmering chord, kicks and snares funnelling the building energy as bold blasts and samples shriek with delight. “Las Piramides De Ibiza” brings the quartet to a close. Clean drum patterns support joyous notes, a machine dipped voice calling time.

Bruno Belissimo - Meduse [Bordello A Parigi]

Just one night...and I'll be free again, if they don't catch me..but I have to try.Better dead than living like this.. I remember when nights meant freedom in the past..this night it would be the same, and I'll take you with me..

disconnect

One Night Away

TEMPEST - CRYSTAL KINGDOM

This compilation contains varying levels of post rock that ascend into synth inspired club beats come the end of the album. All #VOXPENDIUM soon coming to #Spotify #TikTok #AppleMusic #youreardrums

Traversal

Bookings, remixes, re-works: 
ilyasantana@gmail.com

All media access via: 
https://linktr.ee/Ilyasantana

Biography:

Ilya Santana is a name that echoes through the shimmering corridors of electronic music, particularly in the realms of space disco and cosmic funk. Born and raised in the Canary Islands, a place where the Atlantic meets the dust of Africa, Santana found himself drawn to the edges of sound early on—edges where melody could float, and rhythm didn’t have to march. He came up through the analog warmth of the ‘70s and the cold seduction of the ‘80s, and somehow fused both into his own kind of future nostalgia.

His career took root in the early 2000s, not through grand gestures but through consistency—a steady stream of releases that wound their way through labels like Balearic stalwarts Eskimo Recordings and Nang. Each track, a kind of ode to neon dreams and late-night drives, became a testament to Santana’s gift for atmosphere: his music doesn’t just play, it inhabits. There’s a cinematic quality to his work, like he’s scoring the movie of a life that’s never quite real but always feels familiar.

Ilya’s sound is less about chart-topping bravado and more about evocation. It lingers. It hums beneath the surface of memory. Through remix work, original compositions, and DJ sets that feel like journeys, Santana has shaped a career that’s both low-key and influential—an underground luminary lighting the way for those who understand that some of the best music doesn’t demand attention, it earns it.

Ilya is running his own record label "Astrolead recordings" specialized on the most underground side of Disco, Space/Cosmic disco, Retro and Synthwave.
Also started duties as a sound designer crafting sample/loops packages for "Loopmasters"

Mad mountain (Ilya Santana cosmic bass edit)

Ilya Santana (Official)

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