At the beginning of the 90s a new music wave was emerging in Italy. Influenced by stylistic elements and sound expressions arriving from abroad - in particular from those english and american labels – it has created the bases for an innovative sound destined to leave its mark for generations to come. It was a sound close to the Deep House atmospheres coming from Chicago, Detroit and New York. A sound made of powerful basslines, punching drum machines, dreamy melodies and incredibly sensuous vibrations.
Dream House, Italo House, Piano House are names often used to identify this new scene, but it could be simply summed up in one word: "Underground". 
Inspired by an innate sense of freedom and experimentation, a generation of Italian DJs and producers envision the sound of the future. The music becomes a muse, enchanting and unifying. The movement fires up  in the clubs. The record shops act as a sounding board. And the alignment of all the planets generates an invasion of celestial bodies.

"Ciao Italia” wants to be a tribute to the artists that wrote this story. Artists that were forced to use many different aliases that often even themselves have forgotten and certainly less celebrated than their colleagues today. 
From Andrea Gemolotto, Massimino Lippoli, Fabrice, Mr Marvin, Davide Rizzatti and Angelino Albanese (DFC Records), Ricky Montanari and Flavio Vecchi (Love Quartet), Paramour, Adrian Morrison and Dj Ralf 

(Heartbeat Records), passing through the productions of Alex Neri and Marco Baroni (formerly Kamasutra, Green Baize, Agua Re up to becoming Planet Funk) for Palmares, up to Don Carlos and Stefano Tirone (together Montego Bay Experience) Francesco Montefiori (aka Key Tronics Ensemble and Soft House Company) and Claudio “Moz-Art Rispoli (Jestofunk and Omniverse) on Irma and Antima Records, Leo Mas, Rago and Farina, MBG, Paolino Bova, Gianni Bini and Paolo Martini, up to names that have remained more in the shadows but have given great lymph and depth to music Made in Italy such as Leo Anibaldi , Andrea Benedetti and Eugenio Vatta (Frame), Leandro Papa (Last Rhythm e Stonehenge), Cesare Cerulli and Toni Verde (Blue Zone), Graziano Ragni (High Tide), Massimo Berardi (Underground Nation Undertour Sensation and Cosmic Galaxy) and Massimo Zennaro and all those producers that we were not able to include in this collection because of the lack of space.

A rhythmic journey to rediscover what has been, what continues to be and what will be, “Ciao Italia” tells a story that still sounds incredibly current, whose reverberations continue to be the object of veneration among DJs, clubbers and music lovers of new generations. As confirmed by the new productions ideally inspired by the iconic sound of the time, testimony of an Italian avant-garde alive and vivid not only in memories but more than ever in the here and now.
Not only a "musical style", but also a way of approaching reality characterized by enthusiasm, a global vision and a spirit suited to the most eclectic and boundless creativity. 

Born from an idea of Daniele "Shield" Contrini, with the art direction of Stupefacente Studio, the project took shape in a double vinyl format with an insert, signed by the journalist Elia Zupelli, which reconstructs an era through the voices of the protagonists, photographs, interviews, rarities and dazzles from the 
dancefloors. So, while the vinyl slides under the needle, the hope is to be able to grasp the atmosphere and live it again for a few moments, clinging to the indomitable charm of  the "underground" grooves: a mnemonic flow from the past and a driving force for a new course projected into the future.

Sasha - Key To Heaven

Remastered by me 2025 version.   More oomph more sweet sweet Socaaa music!

Gerard P.J. Browne - Soca On Broadway (2025 Sentinel Remaster)

The Disco Express welcomes Tigerbalm to their label!
Here remixed by Soundsmith :)

Rose Robinson aka Tigerbalm is a DJ & Producer born in London. Her music production is kaleidoscope of world music influences; ranging from deep tribal sounds to disco-driven dance floor grooves. She combines electronic elements and organic instrumentation, stemming at large from African & Latin American music. Her vinyl collection & DJ sets celebrate movement inspiring dance music & international sounds; she love’s Brazilian Boogie, Afro Disco, Cosmic Grooves, Italo-disco, Deep Disco, Funk & Uplifting Dance music.

Tigerbalm Links
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tigerbalmmusic/?hl=en
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tigerbalmmusic/?modal=admin_todo_tour
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/7gTt4sJdCRNNmvTarUN4lo?si=Rzn_sgyYRj6lIVHl6uztDw
Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/tigerbalmmusic
Mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/tigerbalmmusic

The Disco Express links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thediscoexpress/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thediscoexpress

Tigerbalm - Love (Soundsmith Remix)[The Disco Express] <Gouranga Premiere>

Thanks for the last minute gift Matthieu ! 
@matthieufaubourg

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PREMIERE : Matthieu Faubourg - Visions

DOBAISMO LP
Label - Lips & Rhythm Records
Released - 22nd August 2022
Format - Vinyl/Digital
BUY FROM - https://lipsrhythmrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dobaismo

DOBAISMO is the debut release from Ema Dobao. The Argentinian producer harnesses frequencies from 80s synth wave to proto-House, along with a passion for Latin percussion that is truly felt throughout this album. 

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PREMIERE: Dobao - Goce [Lips & Rhythm Records]

Belgian DJ and producer Gratts returns in superb Balearic fashion here with a new song he penned for his two young sons, Leo and Ziggy. 'Sun Circles' also makes the first release from new South Australia-based label Be Strong Be Free. It is dreamy house with gently breaking synth waves and majestic twinkling chords as well as some brilliantly sultry sax lines and vocals. The tune was recorded over the last year and a half in various studios with musicians such as New Zealand-born Nathan Haines, London's Mr Beale, Belgians Jasper Hautekiet, Levi Wynants and Frederik Kuhn. Berlin-based Alex Kassian remixes on the flip.

BUY on PHONICA

PREMIERE : Gratts - Sun Circles

*BANDCAMP: https://spaindisco.bandcamp.com
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*YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@spa-in-disco // @Boite-music // @spa-in-disco-club
* MASTERING: master79music@gmail.com

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[SPA270] MATTEO MATTEINI - Melody Scenes (WALTERINO FUCKIN' PIANO  REMIX)

Dj Merci - Slow Rising (Jank Remix)

Frisky Business EP
Label - LITS
Released - 13th May 2024
Format - Vinyl
BUY FROM - https://www.juno.co.uk/products/toothpick-swirl-people-frisky-business-ep-vinyl/997526-01/

Toothpick aka Swirl People step out with their newly entitled label Lost In The Swirls, which they have distilled to the more simple name L.I.T.S. Records. The Belgium-based project is an alias of Dimitri & Raoul and they bring fresh house sounds here even though this is a reissue of some classic 90s material. The title track has lush and bright summer pads over driving, tight kick drums. The opener 'May The Funk Be With You' has a classic UK flavour to it with woodpecker-like hits and dusty drum loops under some smart chord work. Last but not least is 'Naked Speedway' which has a warm bassline meandering below expansive chords that bring an early morning vibe. Good stuff.

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PREMIERE: Toothpick - Frisky Business [LITS]

I Left From My Karma” is an emotional release anthem about breaking generational cycles, releasing attachment, and rising in peace. With its haunting, meditative tone and lyrical imagery, the song paints the story of walking away not in anger, but in awakening. Like smoke from fire, like the moon from the tide — it’s a letting go that feels like liberation.
There’s no revenge, no goodbye… just a soul choosing freedom over fear, and love over control.

For anyone who has ever said: “I let go, not because I stopped caring — but because I finally started caring for myself.”

Left You Free

Pre-Order limited edition vinyl -> https://qrates.com/artists/AOP_Records/items/13363

Frikardo, a Serbian producer from Subotica is releasing a limited edition vinyl EP on Architects of Paradise.

His latest EP is a unique blend of disco, funk and soul with two original tracks, complimented by remixes from Loz Goddard and X Gets the Crest. For anyone who is familiar with Loz’s previous releases, they won’t be disappointed. Delivering a unique, funky and soulful rendition of the title track, this is an EP not to be missed.

>> Frikardo
https://soundcloud.com/frikardo
https://www.facebook.com/FrikardoMusic

>> Loz Goddard
https://soundcloud.com/lozgoddard
https://www.facebook.com/LozGoddardUK

>> Architects Of Paradise
https://soundcloud.com/architects-of-paradise
https://www.facebook.com/aoprecords

Vinyl Pre-Order

PREMIERE : Frikardo - Banyalicious (Loz Goddard remix) [Architects Of Paradise]

Dj Booking & Inquiries : lesyeuxorange@gmail.com

Next ==> 06/12@ La Graviere,Geneve 🇨🇭
               12/12@ Atelier, Cluj 🇷🇴
               13/12@ La Rotonde Stalingrad
               17/01@ La Rotonde Stalingrad
               24/01@ Jolene, Copenhagen 🇩🇰
               21/02@ La Rotonde Stalingrad
               05/03@ Rex Club
               07/03@ Sacre
               21/03@ La Rotonde Stalingrad
               26/04@ La Rotonde Stalingrad
               16/05@ La Paloma, Barcelona 🇪🇦
               23/05@ La Rotonde Stalingrad
               24/05@ Eden Open Air
               07/06@ Flyin' Club Festival, Saint Palais sur Mer
               21/06@ La Rotonde Stalingrad
               22/06@ London, tbc 🇬🇧
               02/08@ Slice Open Air
               30/08@ Canal Barboteur 


Past Gigs : 
Paris => Cabaret Sauvage, Trabendo, Rex Club, Badaboum, La Java, Mazette, La Machine du Moulin Rouge, La Prairie Du Canal, Petit Bain, Nexus, La Madrague Festival, Palais de Tokyo, La Rotonde Stalingrad, Silencio, ZigZag, La Clairiere, Wanderlust, Nuits Fauves, Double Vie, Pamela, Virage,  Le Monseigneur etc...

France => Calvi On The Rocks, Cabourg Mon Amour, We Love Green, Sarcus Festival, Tres cool Festival-Deauville, Highfive Festival-Annecy, Briques Rouges Festival-Lille, Bains Numeriques Festival-Enghien, Macadam Nantes x2, Lieu Unique Nantes, Le Sucre Lyon x3, Le Terminal Lyon, Le Petit Salon Lyon, Iboat Bordeaux x3, Chapiteau Marseille, 1988 Live Club Rennes, Gare Saint Sauveur Lille x2, Ostra Nancy, Grenoble Campus, La Bobine Grenoble, Angers, Nuit Blanche Saint Denis etcetc...

Europe => London x4 , Manchester x3, Leeds x2, Edinburgh, Berlin x3, Hamburg, Freiburg, Amsterdam, Helsinki, Stockholm x2, Copenhagen, Geneve x4, Lausanne, Neuchatel, Zurich x4, Bern, Lucern, Madrid x2, Ronda, Barcelona, Porto, Prague, Skopje, Milan, Istanbul, Budapest, Sofia, Bucharest x2, Vilnius x2, Palanga, Belgrade, Zagreb, Warsaw, Saint Petersburg, Moscow etc...
RoTW ==> Mexico City x2, Guadalajara, Leon, Merida, San Miguel De Allende, Queretaro etc...

PREMIERE : Gratts - Sun Circles

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