One of my favorites, hardly ever heard it on mixes. I prefer the vocal version but still, great to see some love for it!

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The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from JG Outsider. "Amor Industrial (Original Mix)" comes off the 5 track "Candyman" EP on Toledo based Banshees Records, also featuring remixes from Israel Padilla and Balvanera. 

The release presents the finest sounds of synthwave, EBM and dark disco, bringing the nostalgic atmosphere of the 1980s. 

Out February 4th. Pre-order yours on Bandcamp: https://bansheesrecords.bandcamp.com/

@bansheesrecords
@jg_outsider

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PREMIERE: JG Outsider - Amor Industrial (Original Mix) [BNS004]

Premiere of the track "Bleached Childhood" by Maoupa Mazzocchetti, taken from the upcoming VA compilation 'Unrealistic Electronics Vol. 1'" on Unrealistic Expectations.
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Artist: @maoupa-mazzocchetti
Track: : "Bleached Childhood"
Album: "Unrealistic Electronics Vol. 1"
Label: @unrealexpect
Format: Cassette + Digital
Release date: August 1, 2022
Pre-order: https://unrealexpect.bandcamp.com/album/unrealistic-electronics-vol-1

Cover Illustration by Zaskorski
Label Design by Tadi

Premiere: Maoupa Mazzocchetti - Bleached Childhood [UNEX001]

BLOQUE SUR w. Gaël [17.04.2023]

Comme Des Larmes invites Digital Tsunami is a platform for underground music based in Lithuania, operating since 2013.

Rinse France Podcast

Comme Des Larmes invite Digital Tsunami avec Times New Roman & Cyber - 17 Juin 2023

https://djperroz.com/single/95548/immortal

Immortal

Broadcasted live on Operator Radio on June 18th.

For updates follow me here: www.instagram.com/marsmandj/

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Italorator w/ Marsman [Episode 11]

Marguerite Records invites Synthicide with Andi & Sharlese on Rinse France !

Marguerite Records invites Synthicide with Andi & Sharlese - 06 Septembre 2024

Some words by Starborough:

"It was a big pleasure for me to play at Italorator! Like Marsman, I got hooked on italo and disco because of I-F's Cybernetic Broadcasting Station, that later turned into IntergalacticFM. Its influence on my musical taste can't be overstated. After being an avid listener, programming shows and doing a lot of work behind the scenes, I started making monthly deejay mixes for IFM some three years ago and haven't stopped since. For my Italorator mix I decided to focus on mid 80s italo songs that are heavy on synth action and drama. One to sing along to with clenched fists. I hope you enjoy listining as much as I liked mixing it up. Playing disco for the dancer, all ready for the sound!"

https://soundcloud.com/starborough-1

Italorator w/ Starborough [Episode 16.5]

To kick off our new Anderswo LIVE podcast series, we’ve invited none other than Dutch hardware artist Betonkust.

Betonkust is renowned for his passion for synthesizers and analog hardware. With his modern take on New Beat and synth-heavy electro, he creates soundscapes that feel like lost Lo-fi soundtracks from the 80s. Of course, his sets wouldn’t be complete without a special touch of acid.

With numerous releases on acclaimed labels like Dekmantel, Clone, and Pinkman, Betonkust has shaped the electronic music scene in recent years. He even made the long journey to North Frisia to deliver a live performance with his gear. We love his style! 🫠

Betonkust LIVE was recorded on Friday on the Stranderswo stage at Skandaløs 2024 (Playtime 06:45–07:45pm).
Betonkust’s thoughts on Skandaløs 2024: “Gonna stay two weeks next time.”

♥️ @betonkust
https://www.instagram.com/betonkust/


Für den Auftakt unserer neuen Anderswo LIVE-Podcastreihe haben wir niemand Geringeren als den niederländischen Hardware-Artist Betonkust gewinnen können.
Betonkust ist bekannt für seine Leidenschaft für Synthesizer und analoge Hardware. Mit seiner modernen Interpretation von New Beat und synthielastigem Electro erschafft er Klangwelten, die an verloren geglaubte Lo-fi-Soundtracks der 80er erinnern. Natürlich darf in seinen Sets die besondere Note Acid nicht fehlen. 

Mit zahlreichen Releases auf renommierten Labels wie Dekmantel, Clone und Pinkman hat Betonkust die elektronische Musikszene der vergangenen Jahre geprägt und hat nun sogar den weiten Weg nach Nordfriesland auf sich genommen, um sein Gear live zum Einsatz zu bringen. Wir lieben diesen Style! ❤️
Betonkust LIVE wurde am Freitag auf dem Skandalos 2024 auf der Stranderswo Bühne (Playtime 1845-1945pm) aufgenommen.
Betonkust Meinung zum Skandalos 24: „Gonna stay two weeks next time“.

Anderswo LIVE #1 Betonkust

Andi will reprise her all-vinyl set from Ombra Festival with new beat, EBM and 80s/90s techno and rave flavors.

http://www.instagram.com/andi80s 
http://www.instagram.com/synthicidenyc

@synthicidenyc

SYNTHICIDE with Andi @ The Lot Radio 12-22-2024

Ton Globiter has been orbiting around our satellite for quite some time. After debuting his first EP on our friends’ label, Slow Motion Wrong Era, he has continued to refine his unique style. To celebrate his upcoming track on Mellow Bangers Vol. 2 on Italo Moderni releasing at the end of February, he’s prepared a special mix for Italo Moderni. Enjoy!

@tonglobiter

IM MIX 121: Ton Globiter

Grauzone special live at Operator for two hours with Marsman.

www.operator-radio.com

Grauzone Special w/ Marsman - 6th February 2025

A bi-monthly journey into the brighter side of the 80’s on Operator radio. I will play mainly classics I deeply love, but there will be also room for contemporary productions in the same spirit.

For updates follow me here: www.instagram.com/marsmandj/

Italorator w/ Marsman - 1st July 2025 🌌

Laion touches down on Feinstoff with a sublime four-tracker that channels the sleek allure of Italo, the sun-drenched moods of early ’90s house, and a sprinkle of rave.

Opening with Hand Hand Paw, an irresistibly hooky bassline slides in early and takes hold, driving high-octane momentum with a glint of trance in its DNA, where rave energy fuses with crisp, Neo-Italo vibes. Built with the floor in mind, it pushes towards an acid-laced finale that seals the deal.

Doctr steps up for the remix, zeroing in on the original’s addictive bassline and letting it dominate the space. A commanding, stomping groove takes hold, stripped back to pure power, with precision layers and sharp dynamics showing Doctr in top form.

JYF shifts the mood into brighter territory, a dominating bassline carrying a French disco shimmer. Major and seventh notes add warmth and lift, while snare rolls build the tension toward a drop that slides in smooth and keeps the floor locked.

Closing with Spinelli Spielloni, the EP returns to darker terrain. An off-beat bass drives shadowy Neo-Italo vibes, stabbing chords slice through the mix, and harmonizing gated synths wrap the groove in a hypnotic grip.

https://feinstoff.bandcamp.com/album/laion-hand-hand-paw-ep

@the-laion
@doctrmusic
@fnstff

Laion - Hand Hand Paw (Doctr Remix) [Feinstoff]

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This Was Belgium 1987-89 - 2 hours of New Beat favourites

New Beat was born and initially exploded in 1987, went supernova (in Belgium) in 1988 and then the formula morphed a bit and was declared dead in 1989. It was slow and initially all about the atmosphere with industrial strength beats - the main form of rhythmic propulsion being the pounding kick and heavy snare. It was often mainly instrumental and when there was lyrical content it often became more about slogans and giving commands - "Move Your Ass And Feel The Beat!", "Let There Be Brightness!", "Shout Out Loud!". While not really New Beat, it's no surprise Technotronic's "Pump Up Jam" was produced by a crew who had produced a ton of New Beat gems.

In 1989 one of New Beat's founders, Marc Grouls said "New Beat is atmosphere, beats, no lyrics, and sure as hell not commercial!!!!!" But, it was already too late. A zillion bandwagon jumpers had diluted the music and flooded the market with too many sub standard 12" singles. New Beat temple, the legendary Boccaccio nightclub, in Destelbergen, near Ghent, had been closed down and it looked like it was all over, but really, it was just the beginning. New Beat morphed into Hard Beat (many of the tracks on this mix are from the Hard Beat era) which quickly morphed into Belgian Rave, which was huge and hugely influential in the UK and is an often overlooked part of the DNA of UK Hardcore, and all that came after. Then from Ghent, R&S Records established itself as thee European Techno label and a huge wave of incredible Techno records emanated from it and many other mighty Belgian labels, but that is another story. 

New Beat arrived just as I first started DJing and I played a lot of it in my DJ sets and built up connections with several of the leading Belgian labels who would send me 12" singles so I had records nobody else here had any idea even existed. I would compile New Beat charts for the music paper The NME which may have given the impression there was a thriving New Beat scene in Scotland. The reality was very different; people here, many of whom would embrace the rave just a little while later never really took to it in a big way.

This mix is comprised of many of my personal favourites that I have loved since they came out (and two I missed at the time and only heard later). I think the tracks have aged like a fine wine, often sounding as good if not better today as they did then. There is definitely a faint whiff of fromage and a big dollop of stoopid in several of these tracks. Of course, it is not all about the cheese and many of these adhere to the "atmosphere, beats, no lyrics, and sure as hell not commercial" rule mentioned above. Some of the best programmed 303 Acid basslines ever made can be heard here along with transcendental hypno synths and those Belgian beats going on and on....! Slow and low, from under 100bpm up to 116, New Beat doesn't chug, it swings in a very distinct way. If you get to see any videos of Belgian clubs of the era, the way people moved to this music is incredible and so different to any dancing we see today.

Many of these tracks are made by the same people under various aliases, which will perhaps be audibly evident. Most of the names have been forgotten, if they were ever even known outside their native Belgium at all, but all are legends to me. 

This mix isn't any kind of attempt to tell the story of New Beat but rather a mix 33 of my favourite 12" singles from that era showing many of the various strains of the New Beat and Hard Beat sound. A lot of love went into this and I hope someone somewhere discovers this music for the first time and falls in love with it as I did way back when. This was Belgium!

This Was Belgium 1987-89 - 2 hours of New Beat favourites

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