Really cool bass sound and pattern here, the pads are quite cool too

this is cool here full support 😎😎👍

Loving the drums n’ synth. bass! Cool retro vibe, like it! 🖤🔥🖤

Thanks team!!!  A pleasure can colaborate with this amazing crew

While this may be the debut release for the alias Laion, it’s not actually the first or even second release on Club Mackan by this Amsterdam based producer. Lionel aka Laion is one of the brains behind thePhilosophica who we’ve seen on the label with their hit “Grandma Jam” (as part of our first VA) and their acid take on Marcus Christiansen’s track “The Adventurer”.

This time Laion decided to show up to the party alone, showcasing his fantastic talent for melodies and spicy arrangements with three original tracks. Whether it’s acid or piano house masquerading as italo or a combination of the two, you’ll find it here. And while we play dress up. We also have three very talented remixers, each bringing their own costume to the party. Let’s say hi to Bubs, Pianopoli and Sex Kino.

If you know Bubs, you know that this guy likes disco, italo, trance and eurodance. And what better way than to dress up Conquest Of Happiness in a rather fashionable, but subtle eurodance styling? That’s exactly what we get here, but still very much attached to the 80s.

As for King Day, the Belgian producer Pianopoli opted for a bit of attitude to his fresh new look while still remaining true to the original, still very much inspired by the 80s and 90s. However, not much for following rules, he brought his whole entourage of signature pads to the party despite the invitation saying +1.

When you’re at a party, there is always that guy or couple who stands out from the rest. Whether good or bad, that’s up for you to decide. But guess which one showed up like that to our party? You guessed right. Sex Kino has absolutely no regard for dress codes and we love that! They enter with raw determination and a bit of flair. This hypnotic robotic acid trance take on Virtues Of Idleness will make you forget everyone else at the party.

Now, let’s dance!

Laion
https://soundcloud.com/the-laion
https://www.instagram.com/laion.music

Club Mackan
https://soundcloud.com/clubmackan

https://www.instagram.com/clubmackan/
https://clubmackan.bandcamp.com/

PREMIERE: Laion - Virtues Of Idleness [Club Mackan]

Next on the show, space commander @marieprude from Barcelona! A fantastic ride with her through Dark Disco, EBM and Indie Dance tinged with psychedelic notes.
https://soundcloud.com/marieprude
https://www.instagram.com/marie_prude_music/

MARIE PRUDE: SPÆCIAL MIX 352

Next space commander on the show is @lecoutelier aka Matt de la Coutellerie, Lumberjack tracks pusher & graphic designer at Boudoir Moderne, Toulouse!
https://soundcloud.com/lecoutelier

LE COUTELIER: SPÆCIAL MIX 353

Next on the show: space commander Pim Secle @pimsecle from Montenegro!  Pim Secle (aka Vesko Lazović) is a DJ and producer from Montenegro.  Pim has shown an interest in electronic music since he was a child. It all started in the early 90's when his parents bought him the first synthesizer Casio SK 1. On that two-and-a-half octave keyboard he tried to reproduce music he was fascinated by from producers like Giorgio Moroder, Cerrone, Falco, Kraftwerk and many others. Pim believes the earliest times in his life influenced his current style, which is dominated by Indie Dance, Dark Italo sounds from the 80s to the strong TR909 rhythms of the 90s. 

Pim Secle has so far released his music on record labels such as 
Nothing Is Real, Sinchi Collective, Espacio Cielo, Buttress, Engrave, NEIN as well as on his label Save For after Midnight that he runs with Buba.

PIM SECLE: SPÆCIAL MIX 354

Melómana opens the year with a compilation that brings together producers who have marked and defined the musical orientation of the label. Its reference 039 is not only a testimony of long-term work, it is also the announcement of what is to come this year 2024.

The compilation brings together songs by artists such as Panka Panka, Azaria, Yahaira, JGR, Jackwasfaster, Ludviq, Nick Hanzo, Macaulay, Mijo, Pastor in Vegas, Rubinskee, Ademarr, Joseeph. Established talents on the scene, as well as emerging projects, offering an approach as designed for the track as it is for home listening. Altogether, we find fused rhythms and rich soundscapes that lead us to an exploration as fluid as it is captivating. The album offers us a dynamic contrast that shows the versatility of a timeless project, created from talent, meticulousness and sonic coherence.The level of production of these guys is intense but, on the other hand, the care of the sounds they release is at the level of those who do things because they want and with the time they really need. The tracks have strength and jump over the prevailing conventions, knowing how to avoid the most recurrent rawness and darkness, seeking dance but without predictable tricks and without exceeding an understandable level of experimentation suitable for the dance floor.

We could say that each producer summarizes their intentions in this compilation, seeking novelty without losing nostalgia, that they play with the genre but without falling into predictable tricks, nor into the arrogance of those who get wrapped up in a genre or mannerism to demonstrate that They have personality. And this is just the beginning, because this year Melómana is going to bring us many surprises.

Headliners 2024

Bandcamp

Ludviq & Nick Hanzo - Yu Mai

Kostas Maskalides - Space X

Music composed, arranged, performed and mastered by Kostas Maskalides.
BPM: 123

- Synthesizers -
Bass: Diva (U-he), Pigments (Arturia)
Bass Pad: Mariana (Moog)
Arpeggios / Melody: SEM (Arturia)
Arpeggiated Percussion: SEM (Arturia)
Breakdown Lead: Diva (U-he)

Stardust

Kostas Maskalides - Space X

Dive into the electric universe of Kurt Kjergaard's latest indie dance sensation, "Robotic," by the visionary Emerald & Doreen Recordings. This pulsating release captures the essence of our times – a mesmerizing journey through soundscapes that mirror humanity's robotic precision and emotional shallowness in the AI age. Featuring an eclectic array of remixes by the neo-wave Neurotiker, the vibrant Kay-Chi, and the ever-soulful Sugar Roy, "Robotic" is set to electrify dance floors and minds alike. Each artist bends genre boundaries to give a unique perspective on robotic humans, blending beats and emotions into a sonic exploration of our mechanized selves. Immerse yourself in the rhythm of "Robotic" and experience the harmonious dance of machine and man, echoing the heartbeat of our interconnected world. Out now on Emerald & Doreen – where future anthems are born.

PREMIERE: Kurt Kjergaard - Robotic (Club Mix)

Homelessness Fund Raiser Album “Shelter Me - In Crisis” - All Proceeds To Be Donated Directly To UK Based Charity Crisis - Shelter Me is a compassionate and dedicated collective that, in our modest capacity, endeavors to address the challenge of the continuously expanding homeless communities across the UK.
Our primary goal is to raise funds by leveraging the platform of electronic dance music, whether it involves organizing events or, as is the case here, releasing music.
"Shelter Me - In Crisis" represents the third installment in our ongoing Shelter Me series, dedicated to supporting UK-based homelessness charities. Building upon the success of our previous albums, "Beats for Beds - The Remixes" and "Shelter Me - The Album," which collectively raised over 7K in donations for Shelter, this latest release aims to further our contributions, only this time to Crisis.
This album has assembled some of the most talented artists and producers from the renowned ALFOS scene, including Duncan Gray, Zillas On Acid, Al Mackenzie, A-Tweed, and Tronik Youth, among others. With such an impressive lineup, we are determined to exceed our past accomplishments, setting an initial fundraising goal of 4K.

PREMIERE: James Rod - Space Shadow [Paisley Dark]

Happy to present space commanders Plexi Glass as next guests on our show! Plexi Glass was formed when the Italo sounds of Blaise Balda (Nathan) met the synthesizers of Hutt (Étienne). It wasn't long before they discovered a shared desire to combine today's percussion with yesterday's synthesizers. This blend gave birth to their universe, somewhere between Italo Body Music and Trance. After releasing several tracks, remixes and their first EP, the two boys from Plexi Glass are refining their style to bring an ever-evolving sound. But they're always looking for the same goal : bring music for sweaty dancefloor nights, which gives them the pleasure of creating and, above all, sharing.
https://www.instagram.com/plexiglass_music/
https://soundcloud.com/plxglss
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5HGVYSiyty6YJqAm9v0qDa

PLEXI GLASS: SPÆCIAL MIX 355

Teqwave presents its 25th release with a very special compilation of various artists titled Jarana Vol.3. This time with 14 different artists from Mexico!

Track: Kiss of thrill
Artist's: Andre VII, Vongold
Label: Teqwave Records
Catalogue: TQW025
Format: Digital
Release date: April 18, 2024

Artwork: Carolina Lacanna
Mastering: Mas Bass

PREMIERE: Andre VII & Vongold - Kiss of Thrill [TEQWAVE]

Following the success of Stylic's debut EP "PoPoPoPom," he’s back with an exciting follow-up: Remixes. This compilation features talented remixers Cosmikuro, A Space Age Freak Out, Jay-Son, Mindbender, Keith Forrester and Högt I Tak, each bringing their own style to the original tracks.
Whether you're a fan or new to Stylic's music, there's something for everyone, from techno to dub and cosmic to chug. Dive into their sonic world and discover fresh sounds on this journey. Remixes continues the success of "PoPoPoPom" and aims to push the boundaries of Stylic’s soundscape. Join him and his remix
collaborators on this creative exploration!

PREMIERE: Stylic - PoPoPoPom (Cosmikuro Remix) [PAISLEY DARK]

450+ of the best Indie Dance Mixes & Premieres you can find out there. "Ahead of The Wave" since 2013, curated by Markus Schneider of www.soundcloud.com/therobotscientists. A Mind-Expanding Fusion of Italo Body Music, Space-, Cosmic-, Magico- & Dark Disco, Trance, Synthwave, EBM, Progressive-, Chugging Acid-, Organic House & Melodic Techno. Featuring mixes by artists like Curses, Shubostar, Cabaret Nocturne, Local Suicide, Hardway Bros and 300 more. The series is a journey through space, dimensions and time - and above all: it is a wild, colorful, energetic, hypnotic, futuristic, artistic ride into human emotions, from fear, sadness & rage to enthusiasm, joy & euphoria, created by some of the most talented DJs & record diggers out there, many are rising stars, some are old legends, others are complete newcomers or even shy but deep bedroom DJs. They all deliver exceptional sets for you that feature the best these genres have to offer. The series is inspired by Daniele Baldelli's Cosmic mixes, 1970s Psychedelic-, Prog- & Kraut-Rock, New Wave & Space Disco, 1980s Italo Disco, Synth-Pop, Cold Wave, Post-Punk & New Beat, 1990s Balearica, Goa & Psy Trance, Leftfield, Acid & Tribal House and 2000s Electroclash, Funk-Punk & NuDisco. So...if you like what you just read, make sure you follow us - and share the series with your friends! For premiere & mix requests write to somethingspaecial@gmail.com.

PREMIERE: James Rod - Space Shadow [Paisley Dark]

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