A wise man once said: “Make Italo Disco Great Again”.
His name was Guido Balboa.

From there, Romain FX, after having camped his studio at this Italian’s home for a couple of years in Hong Kong, had an epiphany. 
He made a track using this genius tagline on Boots & Legs from Australia and wanted to take this phrase even further. And so this compilation was born. 

Scouting unknown and more known talents, Romain would put together a compilation full of cheesy goodness for dance-floors ready tunes right in time for open-airs this summer of 21 after a long danceless year. For the first volume, A-team guests were asked to partake in the adventure, we have Bijou, Franz Scala, Alberto Melloni, Doctor, Berny, Daniele Monaco and Romain FX.

Expect cheese and more cheese.

Tracklist:
Bijou - Intermezzo
Franz Scala - Claudia 
Alberto Melloni - Utopian Love 
Doctr - Diamonds
Romain FX - 瘋貓 Feng Mao
 Doctr - Blizzard 
Berny - Playing With Dogs 
Daniel Monaco - Gamber One

Romain FX - 瘋貓 Feng Mao

Hey Hey,
though we're not so absent anymore we feel like keeping up this fine little series of mixes.
Absentia Number 6 features a mix by our latest guest Franz Scala who drove you nuts last saturday. Enjoy this chill and soothing masterpiece!

In Absentia No.6 // Franz Scala's Pretty Chill Mix For Automaticamore

https://soundcloud.com/radondo
https://soundcloud.com/loosefitrecords
🛒 https://radondo.bandcamp.com/album/dante-2
🔊 https://youtu.be/qoZf16jSOYE

“Dante” is a strong advocate for the modern iterations of Italo. Colourful, intelligent and eccentric, it represents Loose Fit's sound of positively uplifting synth work.

The A1. Dante provides an anthemic homage to late nights at the disco. Nostalgic, gritty and packed full of emotion, Radondo demonstrates his penchant for 80s synths and ear-worm melodies. Whereas 'Dante' deals with heady euphoria, 'Dust' was cut to settle the score on the dance floor. The ominous bass and processed drums provide a siren call to the ranks of Dark disco.  Flip over to the B-side, and you can find two Italo heavyweights on remix duty. Whereas Franz Scala delivers a bold and driven club cut with "Dust", Jex Brings back the funk with his playful rendition of "Dante", each idiosyncratic and hella effective in their own right. 

Outside of his work under the Radondo moniker, Jimmy Horton is not a man to rest on his laurels. Between time spent composing film scores, running his event night "Tropical Popsicle '', and recording with his band "Truths'', he has managed to find time to move to Berlin and launch his solo project. Lining up 3 EPs for 2022, an appearance on Berlin's infamous Hor radio and support from some of Italo finest, he's already paved the way for a solid year ahead of him.

Tracklist: 

Dante
Dust
Dante (Jex Opolis Remix)
Dust (Franz Scala Remix)

LOOSEFIT006

Dust (Franz Scala Remix)

PREMIERE: Radondo - Dust (Franz Scala Remix) [Loose Fit Records]

Sesto Senso AKA soundcloud.com/franz-scala & soundcloud.com/mammarella
soundcloud.com/ritmofatale
soundcloud.com/slow-motion-records
🛒 https://ritmofatale.bandcamp.com/album/slow-motion-ritmo-fatale-present-universo-parallelo
🔊 https://youtu.be/IUPXxgK09qU

Based on an original idea by fellow producer Lennart, Slow Motion & Ritmo Fatale are joining forces in creating a new entity in the italo-disco multiverse : Universo Parallelo. On this ten tracks various the idea is to showcase artists from both labels, trying to merge their Italian and French music approaches. Known faces, new aliases & fresh newcomers share the bill on this existing adventure !

Founded in 2009 by Italian artists Franz Scala and Fabrizio Mammarella, Slow Motion Records has since become well-loved and respected for showcasing the very finest dance music from a collection of contemporary Italian producers. Now running between Italy and Berlin, the label remains focused on staying true to the original feelings and vibes that have been present on dancefloors the world over for the last 30 years.

Slow Motion an outlet for Italian producers that all share the common idea of reinterpreting Italian '80s Italo, disco, new wave, and soundtrack music in a contemporary way. - Franz Scala


Operating since early 2020, Toulouse-based Ritmo Fatale is the label held by French duo Kendal & Paul. They are bringing back italo-disco and sounds inherited from the 80s and 90s on the front of the stage under an hybrid and modernized form, boosted with EBM & early trance influences. They like to call it ‘Italo Body Music’.

Longtime passionate about discovering and sharing music, cultural and artistic references; launching and managing their own label is for them the best way to express their identity.

Tracklist: 

1. Mouissie - Therapy
2. Sesto Senso - Bass Girl 
3. XOLS - Mary Poppins
4. Death Parade - The Devil's Drive
5. Lennart - Tom's Mini
6. Louis De Tomaso - Mos Eisley 
7. Alexander Robotnick & Ludus - You Need Self Control (Altieri Remix)
8. Marcello Giordani feat. Arredo - Effetto Notte 
9. Lavion - Reavity
10. Agle - Healing Ceremony

PREMIERE: Sesto Senso - Bass Girl [Slow Motion & Ritmo Fatale]

Pour ce numéro 140, @franz-scala nous a fait le plaisir de nous transmettre son set enregistré au @palomabar de Berlin le 14 mars 2024.
Les sets de Franz Scala sont aussi variés que la musique qu'il propose en tant que directeur du label @slow-motion-records : entre danse italienne, disco psychédélique et proto house. Et en plus de produire sur son propre label, il est sorti des productions sur @bordelloaparigi, @bahnsteig23, @justtusk, @mechatronicamusic ou @cocktail-damore et tout récemment il s'est associé à son collègue de Slow Motion, @mammarella pour créer le duo Sesto Senso.

Playlist en cours.

Plus de Franz Scala :
linktr.ee/franzscala

Plus de Slow Motion Records :
linktr.ee/slowmotion
https://slowmotionrec.bandcamp.com

Franz Scala | Foutoir Moderne #140

Franz Scala stands as one of Italy's most compelling electronic music visionaries, carving out a
distinctive sonic territory that bridges the gap between nostalgic Italo disco reverence and
forward-thinking club sensibilities. With his roots deeply embedded in the rich tradition of Italian
electronic music, Scala has emerged as a vital voice in the contemporary underground scene.
He delivers "In The Basement" guest mix, a carefully curated mix that showcases his
exceptional ability to weave together diverse electronic textures into a cohesive underground
narrative. The mix serves as both a showcase of his curatorial vision and a window into the
sounds that inspire his own productions.

In The Basement 064: with Franz Scala

https://soundcloud.com/franz-scala https://soundcloud.com/user-182387937-627664801 https://soundcloud.com/slow-motion-records https://soundcloud.com/k7-records
🛒 https://franzscala.bandcamp.com/album/cafe-futuro

Slow Motion Records label head and Italo visionary Franz Scala releases his next single Fase
Lunare (Feat. Acid Gymnastics) in the lead up to his forthcoming LP ‘Cafe Futuro’, a homage to
the late night establishment of the same name. Capturing Sunset Boulevard twilight hues Scala
invites L.A based electric duo Acid Gymnastics into the fold. Their neon-infused vocals blend
seamlessly with Scala's vibrant Italo groove, creating a snapshot of the unforgettable moments
shared at Cafe Futuro.

Tracklist:

A1. Franz Scala - New Look (feat. Furotica) 
A2. Franz Scala - Echoes Of Love 
B1. Franz Scala - Telephone Boy
B2. Franz Scala - Light Year Run 
C1. Franz Scala - Saxon Rebel (feat. Local Suicide) 
C2. Franz Scala - Crush Test (feat. Charlie) 
D1. Franz Scala - BIT99 -
D2. Franz Scala - Fantasy Bazar 
D3. Franz Scala - Fase Lunare (feat. Acid Gymnastics)

PREMIERE: Franz Scala - Fase Lunare (Feat. Acid Gymnastics) [Slow Motion / K7]

Buy ltd. hand-stamped 12" vinyl & digital EP: mechatronica.bandcamp.com/album/mechatronica-white-2

2nd release in the limited vinyl White series dedicated to sounds across synth, new wave, EBM, italo and electro, comes in the form of a split EP by Danish producer Nixxon and Italian dance wave wizard Franz Scala.

Nixxon's gloomy, cosmic electro slow-roller opens Mechatronica White 2, followed by the heavier sounds of West, driven by razor-sharp synth stabs, voodoo percussion and a colossal bassline to boot.

On the flip, Franz Scala meshes italo, acid and spacey synth grooves into two effective anthems for the floor, destined to move bodies and transport minds.

Clone > https://bit.ly/2OYr9pg
HHV > https://bit.ly/2Az0h6K
Decks.de > https://bit.ly/2AyH1X1
Deejay.de > https://bit.ly/2Sm3Rbb
Redeye > https://bit.ly/2yDNqOW
Juno > https://bit.ly/2Db5DYq

Distribution >
triplevision.nl/release/MTRONW002
clonedistribution.com/release/52969

Discogs >
discogs.com/Nixxon-Franz-Scala-Mechatronica-White-2/release/12623380

@franz-scala
@nixxon

Mechatronica White 2

BUY VINYL & DIGITAL

Franz Scala - Salto Mortale [MTRONW002]

Order:
oye-records.com/releases/franz-scala-mm-discos-06

Piccadilly records review:
"Mmmm yeah, it's time for another MMDISCOS, this time featuring the stellar selections and edit expertise of Franz Scala. Not only is Franz one of the biggest Italo DJs in the game, he's the owner of the excellent Slow Motion imprint, which stands alongside the likes of Red Laser and Bordello A Parigi at the top of the nuovo Italo tree. 
We're in electrifying Italo territory right from the off here as Franz works his magic on Electra's "Are You Automatic", a midtempo mover whose camp vocal examines cybernetic affairs while the chugging sequences and detailed percussion powers on below. Neon-tinged and stiff with hairspray, this high drama heater should move your floor from the warm up to the peak time perfectly. Over on the B1, Franz freaks GJ Lunghi's "Acapulco Nights", drawing every ounce of drama out of the resort-Italo classic. Building up from a majestic bassline, the track grooves through sparkling sequences, sci-fi stabs and swelling pads, peaking with a murmured vocal and big pianos - Italo perfection if you ask me. Not content with flooding your pleasure centres with "Acapulco Nights" Franz takes on Wish Keys' "The One You Love", stripping back the vocals, upping the tempo a little and letting those outrageous instrumental elements come to the fore. Sustained pads, jazz-meets-Italo bass synth and sublime sax take you there, then the uber-80's Cocaine in Rimini romance crashes in like a wave. Italo for the Balearic crowd!

Piccadilly records Staff comments:
Patrick says: Massive Italo edits from the Slow Motion label head. Stepping away from those slamming 4/4 heaters the techno DJs love to drop, this is resort Italo for the Balearic crowd - all end of season melancholy until the next bump arrives. In the bag!"

GJ Lunghi - Acapulco Nights (Franz Scala Edit)

Hey guys, a few months ago we launched a new serie of edits : the NameYourPrice Edits !

As the name says it all, those edits will be free DOWNLOAD // NAMEYOURPRICE in High Quality there ==> https://lesyeuxorange.bandcamp.com/album/nameyourprice-edits

For this 6th edition we're glad to host italian wizard Franz Scala ! Based in Berlin, he runs the awesome Slow Motion Records alongside his buddy Fabrizio Mammarella. He's an experienced dj and a tremendous editor and producer with releases on World Unknown, Bordello A Parigi, Bahnsteig 23, Tusk Wax, Mechatronica, MMDiscos or Cocktail d’Amore Music. On top of that, and that's important to us, he's also a friendly humble mate so we're glad to have him on board with this italo slice !

FREE DOWNLOAD

NameYourPrice Edit 006 // Franz Scala (FREE DOWNLOAD)

We believe in myths, talent & humility.
We are a record label based in Hong Kong & a worldwide radio based in multiple countries, creating the link between Asia and the world.

Why have mint tea when you can have Good Plus Records ?!

Bands : 
Kesseling (Fr) "My Vultures EP" 2015 (BoudMo005)
Neils Children(Uk) "Dimly Lit" 2013 (BoudMo004)
Kilter Kappers(Fr) "Castellation EP" 2011 (BoudMo003)


WhyPeopleWar Fundraiser for Ukraine: https://whypeopledance.bandcamp.com/

The Why people dance question was asked for the first time in Lithuania back in 2013 but it gained a worldwide echo in its 8 years of existence. Run by @pauliuskamblevicius with the help of @experimentsserial and a network of collaborators, the online electronic music platform and label keeps its heart open for new friends and treasure finds but its filter tight and deep underground. Tune into WPD channels on Soundcloud, YouTube and Bandcamp.

Vinyls, digital EPs, merch: 
https://mechatronica.bandcamp.com

Releases: soundcloud.com/mechatronicamusic/albums

Press, bookings, label nights:
info@mechatronicamusic.com

Podcasts: 
soundcloud.com/mechatronicamusic/sets/mechatronicast

Radio shows: 
soundcloud.com/mechatronicamusic/sets/mechatronica-radio

Live recordings: 
soundcloud.com/mechatronicamusic/sets/mechatronica-live-recordings

Newsletter: 
eepurl.com/b7q9hL

Mechatronica is a record label and music collective driven by passion for the connection between humans, mechanics and electronics. We release music, play music and hold club night residencies across Berlin since 2012.

We are:
@mejle  @daribone  @milanhermess @electrodon

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General / franz@slowmotionmusic.it
Booking / booking@slowmotionmusic.it

Weaving smoothly between Italian Dance, Psychedelic Disco and Proto House, Franz quickly turns the dance floor into a vignette-tainted retro nostalgia rave fueled only by his music.
Full Bio: http://www.slowmotionmusic.it/artists/franz-scala/

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