WTF is Italo-Trance?!

Look, up in the sky! Is it italo? Dark disco? EBM? Synthwave? Electro? Trance? Nope, it's #ItaloTrance! 

As far as I know, #ItaloTrance is not an actual genre name, although I've recently seen some artists/labels using #ItaloTrance tag to promote their releases. But, in a world where the boundaries between various electronic music genres are becoming less clear every year, where there's a "new" electronic music genre every couple of years or less (apparently, the progressive trance sound that I used to love and play in the clubs back in the day, is now being labeled as "melodic techno"?), I think that #ItaloTrance is something that we deserve and need. 

This is the sound I've been really into for the last couple of years, probably because it represents a strange combination of my two greatest loves: trance & '80s synthesizer music. Even if not an actual genre name (yet!), #ItaloTrance is definitely a feeling!

Featuring tracks by @kendal3000 @starion @kasperbjorke @kidmachinemusic @mildperil @countvandelicious @franz-scala @arkademode @biesmans @black-light-smoke @rotormotor @neurotiker @southofmouth @signaturebykiko @alenskanner @infravision-music @pablo-bozzi @flemming @softcrash-music @unconscious

Pash Bridges - A Guide To Italo-Trance

Bam! We are slowly moving towards the summer and that means the festival season, but for now we are still enjoy the clubs till deep in the night. There are only a few that can catch that club-feeling in a mixtape so well as Betty does! She's not only the half of Nouveau Futur (a duo co-founded with her friend Neurotiker), but is also a true night-life veteran! Hence, we are hyped that she recorded TR161 with nearly 1,5 hours of club-bangers, enjoy! 

Tracklist:

1) Shubostar feat. Alexandra Yvon - Éternite [Live At Robert Johnson]
2) Franz Scala - Mida [Kaputt.wav]
3) Final Girrl - Cosmos (Arkademode Remix) [Space Factory]
4) Mike Sacchetti - Spazio Invisibile [Raibano Records]
5) Desire - Silver Machine (The Hacker Remix) [Italians Do It Better]
6) Alberto Melloni - Verdeluna [forthcoming on Ulla Records]
7) Facets feat. Alpha & Necromante - Voltage Spike [Ombra International]
8) Marco Del Bosque - Parigo a Bordelli [JADE]
9) Beyond The Struttosphere - Astral Riders (Rigopolar Remix) [Gouranga Music]
10) Italoconnection - Flash In The Night (Mono Han Remix Instrumental)
12) Marvin & Guy - Hint Of '92 [Permanent Vacation]
13) Kimshies - Comingout [Dust & Blood]
14) Years of Denial - City Lights [Veyl]
15) Endrik Schroeder - Take Off [Ritmo Fatale]
16) Damon Jee - Suicidal World [Dust & Blood]
17) Vuta - Crystal Hero (Neurotiker Remix) [forthcoming on Mélopée Records]
18) Sylphomatic - Red Action (Chinosynth Remix) [Logia Records]
19) SIRS - Travel To HDF.Y3D (Freudenthal Remix) [Live At Robert Johnson]
20) Andy Romano - Every Time Feel Allright (Instrumental) [Magic Waves]
21) Superski - Tropical Cyclone [Cracki Records]

TR161 - Betty

Italo-Trance 2: The Electric Boogaloo! 
Just kiddin'. In celebration of 9K Youtube subscribers and, since you liked the first one so much, here's my second #ItaloTrance mix. I still enjoy this "genre" so much and lately I've been listening and playing it on parties much more than synthwave, so I plan to continue doing these, for now :)

Featuring tracks by @parissior @barko @iamtallac @mildperil @starion @francisco65815 @austhermusic @mrbutterflies @mat_brandski @tjor00 @betamaxx @fm-attack @atmossmusic @amarcordmusic @ubreblanca @southofmouth @cursesforever @cyrkmusic @cyda_music @derkin-413275977 @leitstrahl @pantheradiscoclub @damon-jee @softcrash-music

DISCLAIMER: #ItaloTrance is not an actual genre name, although I've seen some artists/labels using #ItaloTrance tag to promote their releases. But, in a world where the boundaries between various electronic music genres are becoming less clear every year, where there's a "new" electronic music genre every couple of years or less, I think that #ItaloTrance is something that we deserve and need. Even if not an actual genre name (yet?), #ItaloTrance is definitely a feeling!

Pash Bridges - A Guide To Italo-Trance Part II

Our thirteenth guest hails from France.

Bonnie Spacey, French and Marseille based Dj/Producer, has been rocking the dance floors since 2016.

She had her musical light bulb moment after hearing Miss Kittin & The Hacker for the first time. It was the turn of the millennium and this introduction led her to dive deeper and deeper into electronic music. When she eventually decided to pursue it herself, as a DJ and producer, she began to pair these sounds with another of her formative influences, her intrinsic love of guitars, which was passed down through her guitarist father.

She explores the intersection of these sounds though indie dance, heady techno and dark disco, in both her DJ sets and her own output. « Don’t », her first single, was an immediate success and played by Dixon, Jennifer Cardini and many others. Since then, she accumulated numerous releases on serious labels such as Phisica, Jeahmon! And Lumière Noire to name a few. This led her to perform on prestigious international clubs such as the Kaputt Club (Bogota), Bar Oriente (Mexico), Sisyphos and Renate (Berlin), Sala Upload (Barcelona) or Club Control (Bucarest).

As a space to share her own music and those of likeminded artists, in 2019 she launched Critical Monday, a label dedicated to a club-ready concoction of techno and rock-orientated music. So far she’s welcomed the likes of Curses, Rafael Cerato, Shubostar, Tony Y Not, Günce Aci and Mala Ika to the imprint, all of whom share her love of these potent sonics.

In this episode, she curated for us an eclectic mix of indie dance and electro soundscapes that we are sure you will enjoy.

We are proud to present you: Bonnie Spacey


SC: @bonniespacey
IG: https://www.instagram.com/bonnie_spacey/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/margaux.ripoteau
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/255hSkioJ6vRV921Iyw4DA

SC: @synesthesiamusicart
IG: www.instagram.com/synesthesiamusic.art/
FB: www.facebook.com/synesthesiamusic.art
Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/3yNgTHW…5ba9062251d64580

SYNESTHESIA Invites: Bonnie Spacey | 013

Fast cars, Japanese whiskey and cigars with exotic island romances, Miss Zagato draws her sirens into the vortex of stolen moments and pain written in poetry and paradox. Miss Zagato was cofounder, coproducer and vocalist for Italo Disco/Dark Wave group Quattrovalvole in 2020-2021, with releases on international labels such as Oraculo Records, Disco Halal, Moodmusic, Secret Fusion, and Furioza. In late 2021 she set up her own analog studio in Wiltshire, where there are fewer speed cameras and more space for vintage race cars. Since then, solo and collab themes have popped up on some of the most vital platforms of the dark side of the force like, for instance, La Dame Noir, Kyma Komplex, Emerald & Doreen, Boite Music, Club Mackan, and Quixotical, just to name a few.
 
Follow @misszagato, peeps!

Miss Zagato

SXDNS417 // Miss Zagato

Rey Morales is not here to entertain you. He’s here to pull you under, deeper into the abyss where sound becomes something more dangerous. Born in Venezuela, now commanding the underground scene in Madrid, Morales is less a DJ and more a conjurer of raw energy. His music—dark disco, acid, EBM—isn’t meant to make you feel good. It’s meant to make you feel something real, something that strips away the surface until all that’s left is your heartbeat syncing with the relentless pulse of his set.

This isn’t about the spectacle. Morales is a master of subtle destruction. Each beat, each twisted synth line, is designed to dismantle the walls you’ve built around yourself, exposing the part of you that craves release. His alter ego, Sounds of Porn, whispers promises of pleasure, but it’s a darker kind of thrill Morales offers—one that doesn’t come easy. His sound is a slow burn, a descent into something primal that lingers long after the lights go up.

Morales doesn’t seek applause. He seeks transformation. His sets are rituals of catharsis, pulling you into the shadows and forcing you to confront the things you’ve been avoiding. It’s not comfortable, it’s not safe, but it’s real. And when the music fades, you won’t be the same. You’ll be something sharper, something rawer. Something alive.

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Rey Morales no está aquí para entretenerte. Está aquí para arrastrarte al fondo, más allá del abismo, donde el sonido se convierte en algo más peligroso. Nacido en Venezuela y ahora dominando la escena underground de Madrid, Morales no es solo un DJ. Es un hechicero de energía cruda. Su música—dark disco, acid, EBM—no está hecha para hacerte sentir bien. Está diseñada para hacerte sentir algo real, algo que arranca las capas superficiales hasta que solo queda tu corazón latiendo al ritmo implacable de su set.

Esto no se trata del espectáculo. Morales es un maestro de la destrucción sutil. Cada beat, cada línea de sintetizador retorcida, está pensada para desmantelar las barreras que has construido, exponiendo esa parte de ti que ansía liberarse. Su alter ego, Sounds of Porn, susurra promesas de placer, pero lo que Morales ofrece es un tipo de emoción más oscura—una que no se consigue fácilmente. Su sonido es una combustión lenta, un descenso hacia algo primitivo que sigue resonando mucho después de que las luces se apagan.

Morales no busca aplausos. Busca transformación. Sus sets son rituales de catarsis, llevándote a las sombras y obligándote a enfrentar las cosas que has estado evitando. No es cómodo, no es seguro, pero es real. Y cuando la música se desvanece, ya no serás el mismo. Serás algo más afilado, algo más crudo. Algo vivo.

Tracklist
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Alex Aguayo, Adan Aradillas & Vleks – Explícito (Favio Inker Remix)
Favio Inker & Rodrigo AM – Have a Dance 
Karassimeon – Magic Mayhem
Leonor – Yo Soy (Damon Jee & Darlyn Vlys Remix)
Kimshies & S Rose – End of Love
Enjanzea2 – 7/16
Jason Peters – Gowanda
G L’e P – San Disco
Vleks & Hija Del Diablx – Soul (Ticopa Remix)
BRK (BR) & ID ID – Rock Steady
Steve Parry – 303 V 
Technicism – PARÍS 
Samuel Lupián – OAXACA 
Terror Erótico Adolescente – El Parque

Follow: @reymorales

Support the Artist: @favio-inker @alexaguayomusic @aradillas @vleksmusic @rodrigo-am @karassimeon @leonoroficial @damon-jee @darlynvlys @kimshies @moderna @enjanzea2 @jasonjppeters @user-111400090 @ticopa @technicismsounds @samuellupianmx @tea-61

Support the Label: @slow-cycle @ritmofatale @roam-recordings @emerald-and-doreen-rec @newdayeveryday @controlla @selador-recordings

Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/rey_morales

Merch:
https://counterterraism.bandcamp.com/merch/limited-edition-t-shirt

Counterterraism Guest Mix 350: Rey Morales

VENDETTA SINTETICA are:
• Pash Bridges
• Cozmic
• Pjuma the Cat (PR / moral support)

Ranging from 117 to 134 bpm, this mix showcases a variety of modern italo-disco inspired tracks, often containing elements of electronic music genres like techno, house and primarily - trance. Neo-italo, Nu-italo, Italo body music, Dark disco, Italo-trance or whatever you want to call it. 

Featuring tracks by @southofmouth @amarcordmusic @brucethebatperson @kirill-larichev-570344870 @albertomelloni @tulioxi @alenskanner @clouzer @damon-jee @cursesforever @terr_music @shubostar @lafrenchtoast @galopemessier @oalemao @mundo-d @the-laion @micropacer @signaturebykiko @derkin-413275977 @karassimeon @iamtallac @jg_outsider @zaatar_music @pablo-bozzi @piano-poli @marcuschristiansen and couple of trance classics by @djtaucher @george-acosta-official @agnelli-nelson @robbienelson-2

01. Chinaski - Bomba / Running Back
02. Italo Bass Line Technology - Pericoloso (Amarcord Remix) / Return To Forever
03. Bruce the Bat Person & Vector Malevolent - Mé En Té / Epicure Records
04. Alberto Melloni - Utopian Love / Fauve Records
05. Tulioxi - The Elevator / Cosmic Sumo Recordings
06. Alen Skanner - Maria (Another Mix) / Not On Label
07. Clouzer feat. Valentin Henning - Stalactites (Damon Jee Remix) / Distant Gaze
08. Curses feat. TERR - Ghost Of Arms (Shubostar Remix) / Dischi Autunno
09. Lafrench Toast - Didgeridoo / Spa In Disco
10. Frankie Knuckles feat. Jamie Principle - Your Love (Galope Messier Edit) / Mélopée Records
11. Alemao - Drive / Side UP Works
12. Mundo D. - You Never / Return To Forever
13. Laion - Conquest Of Happiness / Club Mackan
14. Micropacer - Fiji Water / Exploited Rec
15. KIKO & Endrik Schroeder - Mezzanotte / Bordello A Parigi
16. Lovelock - Love Reaction (Karassimeon Edit) / Not On Label
17. Tallac - Galaxia / AEON
18. JG Outsider - Coming Out / Espacio CIELO
19. Zaatar - Abiad Al Layali / Ritmo Fatale
20. Pablo Bozzi - Mindscape / Dischi Autunno
21. Pianopoli - Monday Night Fever / Kadett Musik
22. Marcus Christiansen - Sir Trancelot / Club Mackan
23. Trance Cowboys - Sea Me / Scuba Records
24. Afterburn - North Pole / XtraBlue

Vendetta Sintetica - Eroi di Mezzanotte

Sònica! Mixtape Sèries #7: Forêt
Rafaèle, aka « DJ Forêt » is a french dj & producer from Paris. 
Raised by vinyls lovers, major at thirteen in saxophone, music follow her steps from the beginning.
She creates with three girlfriend an underground afterparty collectif called « NIPPLES », Trax mag says that "at the crossroad of contemporary art and classical party, they organise the most free afters of the capital."
You've probably seen her in Barcelona playing at Recreo, Garage 422 and Freedonia for Sònica and UNREC teams!
She will take you to her hilly lands strewn with kicks for your greatest pleasure.

Tracklist:
Rodion - Bococa Hills (Fabrizo Mammaerlla Remix)
Flavien Berger - A Reculons (Rebeka Warrior Remix)
TSVI - Labyrinth
NICOL - Analogue Vertigo
Conform & k be - Bad Bitch Magic (Dub mix)
Bored Lord - Get Loose
El Columpio Asesino - Toro (I hate Models Speed Up Revival Edit)
Edd Brave - Denoche (Ludviq Remix)
Lady Gaga - Scheisse (Kimshies hacking Remix)
Louisahhh!!! - Ready
Kenji Hina - Feel the rythm 
Curses - Back For More
Whomadewho, Michael Mayer - Hamstring
Fargo Devianti & Vongold - Rebecca
Nyra - Both Of Us Knowing

Sònica! Mixtape Sèries #7: Forêt

🎧 ENJOY THE BEATS - DEPECHE MODE 80s REMIXES VOL. II 🎶

Get ready to hit the dance floor with Enjoy the Beats Vol. II — the second in a series of high-energy Depeche Mode remixes, brought to you by M.A.R.C. 🚀

This set is a journey through the 80s, packed with electrifying remixes of classic DM tracks that will make you move from start to finish. And of course, Enjoy the Silence is here, alongside deep cuts like Get The Balance Right, Photographic, and some more recents song like Cover Me. Every track is designed for the dancefloor, every beat guaranteed to get you grooving. 🔥

Whether you're a die-hard Depeche Mode fan or just love to dance, this mix is a must-listen. Turn it up, hit play, and let the beats take over! 🌟

👉 Hit that play button NOW and ENJOY THE BEATS.

Depeche Mode - Enjoy The Beats II

Fantasia

This world just doesn't feel right anymore.
Sometimes, everything just becomes too much. So I keep locking myself away in thoughts of better times.

This is Volume 5 of a series of nostalgic Synth-Pop songs with the distinctive sound of the 1990s, meant to send you back to a time when everything felt so much better.

Immerse yourself in lush analog synths, atmospheric and melancholic synthesizer sounds, and retro drum machines that paint a bittersweet story of memory, longing, and the search for hope.

Whether you're driving alone at night, working from home, or simply closing your eyes and drifting away — this music is your ticket to another time.
Perfect for late-night drives, creative moments, or simply letting go, drifting lost in thought.

Dont miss out on Sentimental Panda on Youtube ❤️

Living Fast Forward

A sonic journey to the outer rim of the groove. Deep Space House blends the hypnotic rhythms of deep and tech house with expansive, atmospheric soundscapes. Expect pulsing basslines that anchor drifting synth melodies, cosmic textures, and a steady, meditative pulse designed for late-night travel through the inner and outer cosmos. Explore the void where the kick drum meets the infinite.

Closer to the Ether

Mix recorded recently for the 'Feed Your Head' Show on Kane fm
Run by the Hutchinson Brothers

Hope you enjoy it

'Feed Your Head' Mix 3

PASH BRIDGES [Italo/Synthwave/'80s]: 
Lone warrior from post-apocalyptic year 2085, obsessed with '80s synthesizer music and pop culture. Founder of "Revenge of the Synth" radio show / podcast on Radio "KRŠ" (2014-2019) 
https://www.facebook.com/revengeofsynth
https://www.mixcloud.com/Pseehaw/playlists/revenge-of-the-synth/

PASHTON KUTCHER a.k.a. PSEEHAW [Trance]: 
Co-founder of the first trance organization in Montenegro called "Pitch 'n' Destroy", back in 2002. Played on many indoor / open-air events across the country, for more than 20 years, including Sonica festival 2011, Refresh festival 2014 & 2015, Sonica festival 2013 in Italy and Exit festival 2016 in Serbia. Shared the decks with DJs / artists like: John 00 Fleming, Astral Projection, GMS, Vertical Mode, Digicult, XSI, Bryan Kearney, Imaginarium / Sonic Entity, Man Machine and many others.

Vendetta Sintetica - Eroi di Mezzanotte

Pash Bridges [Revenge of the Synth]

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