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.

Optik - Music Harmony and Rhythm

Blaze " Lovelee Dae " Carl Craig's 70 Degrees And Sunny Mix

Paper Moon

Exclusive: Bart Ricardo - Field Work

Having a past with legendary House Music artists such as Derrick Carter, DJ Sneak, Gene Farris, Green Velvet, Roy Davis Jr. with whom he's shared the DJ booth with, Brugge-based producer Bart Ricardo himself has somewhat become an iconic House-scene mainstay too. With releases on Farris Wheel Recordings, Gourmand Music and now Music For Freaks, just to name a few, the Belgian has proven many reasons why he's on top the game. His latest release though, a four tracker on legendary UK-label Music For Freaks betters the before-mentioned as Bart delivers three cuts taking us from Deep to classic to jazzy House vibes, showing both: his talent as well as his affinity for pure and classy electronic music, designed for the floors and making House-affiliates dance! dance! dance! Field Work's tempting House drum combined with an array of chords is as addictive as Bart Ricardo's passion for the music itself. The spoken vocals round off the track in the most formidable way, no wonder Justin Harris wanted to sign and get those tracks out immediately. 

Bart Ricardo's Morning Bliss EP was released on Music For Freaks.

Buy the EP: https://mffmusicforfreaks.bandcamp.com/album/bart-ricardo-morning-bliss-ep

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Morning Bliss EP

Field Work

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EXCLUSIVE: Bart Ricardo - Field Work [Music For Freaks]

San Soda – Immers & Daarentegen Sampler EP  
Label: We Play House Recordings  
Catalog#: WPH 008  Format: Vinyl, 12", EP  
Released: May 2010  
Genre: House, Deep House


San Soda - Hypocrisy (Original Mix)

¡Bienvenidos a un viaje musical sin fronteras! Alvarus G se enorgullece en presentar su nuevo álbum, "World of Electronic", una obra maestra que combina la riqueza cultural de la música de cada país con el vibrante y unificador género de la música electrónica. En un mundo donde las diferencias parecen dividirnos, Alvarus G utiliza el poder universal de la música para unirnos, celebrar nuestra diversidad y encontrar armonía en nuestras diferencias.

"World of Electronic" es una exploración sonora que recorre los rincones más profundos del planeta. Cada pista del álbum es una fusión única, donde los ritmos tradicionales de diversas culturas se encuentran con los pulsos energéticos de la electrónica moderna. Desde los tambores tribales de África hasta los sonidos melódicos de Asia, pasando por los vibrantes ritmos latinos y las misteriosas escalas de Medio Oriente, cada canción cuenta una historia de conexión y resonancia global.

Alvarus G, conocido por su innovador enfoque en la producción musical, ha dedicado meses de investigación y colaboración con músicos de todo el mundo para crear este álbum. El resultado es una obra que no solo celebra la música electrónica como un género en auge, sino que también rinde homenaje a la herencia musical de cada cultura, creando un puente sonoro que hermana a las personas más allá de las fronteras geográficas.

Este álbum no es solo una colección de canciones, es una invitación a experimentar el mundo a través de la música. Es un testimonio del poder de la música para trascender barreras y un recordatorio de que, aunque nuestras culturas sean diversas, compartimos una humanidad común que puede ser celebrada y entendida a través del ritmo y la melodía.

Únete a Alvarus G en este increíble viaje con "World of Electronic" y descubre cómo la música puede transformar nuestra percepción del mundo y de nosotros mismos. ¡Prepárate para bailar, sentir y conectar con cada rincón del planeta!

"World of Electronic": Donde la música global se encuentra con la electrónica. Disponible ahora en todas las plataformas digitales.

14. BAHRAIN - World of Electronic -Alvarus G

Paranoid London - Paris Dub 2 (feat. Paris Brightledge)

Don't Stop The Dance

Don't Stop The Dance (Eric "Dunks" Duncan Remix)

Kiwi continues to delight and inspire as he returns to Futureboogie Recordings with his cinematically sprawling "Amityville" EP, including a remix by Life and Death head honcho DJ Tennis. On "Warriors", Kiwi embodies his unabashed love of cult movies with a musical ode that captures the edgy and urban sounds of 70s cinematic synth soundtracks; phasing guitar riffs, rolling snares and dramatic synth sweeps dominate this infectious track. We highly recommend you to check out the full package!

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Amityville EP

Premiere: Kiwi - Warriors [Futureboogie Recordings]

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About a year and a half ago we had the pleasure of introducing you to Blair French and his fantastic debut on Rocksteady Disco, Standing Still Is An Illusion, by far one of our favourite records of 2017. We also had the pleasure of premiering Public Park from his follow-up record earlier this year. Although an already accomplished producer, Standing Still was the first time Blair produced under this alias and was also the first time he produced a dance record. What a debut.

Fast forwarding to today, Standing Still Is An Illusion has gotten the remix treatment, and let us tell you, it is quite the package. Featuring remixes from both Aroop Roy and Topher Horn, another Rocksteady Disco regular, it already sounds like a hit. But, we've got another first for you. Eli, from a duo you may have heard of called Soul Clap, is also on the bill. His debut release as Bamboozle just so happens to be a remix of Blair's debut. When we first heard the news, we thought that there was no way this recipe could be screwed up and boy were we ever right.

PREMIERE: Blair French - Standing Still Is An Illusion (Bamboozle aka Eli Soul Clap Remix)

Jerks Inc.

Acid Jerks pres. Transistor Jams Vol. 1 
Only On Bandcamp

01 Acid Jerks - Distant Future - Original Mix

Italian independent electronic label established by @daniele-shield-contrini in 2006.

Optik - Music Harmony and Rhythm

Rebirth Records

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