Sky Skills...

Italo/Space disco chaos edited to something more manageable. Enjoy!

Big thanks to Sharkara for helping out with the fine-tuning here!

Digital Emotion - Humanity (Rulefinns robo-human-etiske edit)

"C'est Ma Vie" is the debut release from Cartagena, Colombia-originated and Toronto, Canada-based Musa Paradise. This is the first single off of the upcoming album for the band, and is a genre-blurring fusion of Afro-Latin soul, deep house, and nostalgic electronic textures.

Built on a foundation of vintage drum machines, 909 hi-hat patterns, and house-inspired grooves, “C’est Ma Vie” pulses with an understated, late-night energy. Layers of analog synths, hypnotic guitars, and live Afro-Cuban percussion bring a raw, organic dimension to the production, while subtle Afro-Colombian elements — including the maracón and tamboras of the chalupa rhythm — enrich the beat with ancestral depth. French vocals float above the arrangement, adding a poetic, intimate presence. Both lush and shadowy, "C’est Ma Vie" evokes a tropical melancholy — a reflective dance between the past and present, memory and movement.

Musa Paradise was formed in 2018 by longtime friends and musical collaborators, Jimmy Kiddo and Cesar Caballero. Inspired by Cartagena’s tropical vibe, Jimmy and Cesar experimented with an array of afro-Colombian and afro-Caribbean sounds. With fusions of Latin, rock, pop and electronic influences; all of these explorations have helped define their personal identities and have become the bedrock for Musa Paradise’s musical and cultural direction.

“C’est Ma Vie” is released August 22nd, 2025 on @Permaculturerecordings.

Jaime Smalbach (Producer, Vocals, Guitars, Lyrics)
Cesar Caballero (Producer, Live Drums, Synths)
Jorge Luis Papiosco (Percussion)
Omar Martinez (Bass)

C'est ma vie

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The wheels kept spinning as the car travelled down the long, winding road. In the distance there was little light remaining but he continued to drive through what was left, the motion was underway and soon he would arrive at his final destination. The towering hills rose up to the sky alongside the twisted concrete path and soon the glow of the headlights would be all that could guide the way. For now the hum of the engine was enough for company, for now. 

Ilija Rudman is set to appear on a new EP for Is It Balearic? He is remixed by none other than Italo house legend Don Carlos who delivers a charming melodic inspired remix.

PREMIERE: Ilija Rudman - Motions (Don Carlos Ambient Mix)[Is It Balearic?]

The night had drawn to a close and there was little noise left in the small basement. The reverb echoed loudly from the machine in the corner but it was not a sweet sound or tone but bitter and dull. The band had left the room some time ago but the crowd remained loyally attached to the stage - hoping and praying for the return of their heroes. Little did they in fact know that this was the end of times, the last dance and a farewell outing. Soon they would leave but not just yet, not now. 

The Golden Filter continue to delight and inspire, a duo with a sense of purpose and a formidable swagger. Optimo did very well indeed to snap them up and their music demonstrates supreme quality.

The Golden Filter - End Of Times EP

PREMIERE: The Golden Filter - End of Times (Dub Mix)[Optimo Music]

Shirley Bassey - If You Don't Underestand (Vintage S'Gee Edit)

Feelin Love (Elektrik Soul Fiks)

The clouds were cast aside as the great train of angels flew careering towards the sun. Children of the sky they were, riding high upon flying machines and magical witchcraft, they looked like nothing but specks of light to those down upon the ground but up above the clouds amidst the stars there was a spectacular party underway. A celebration had begun as they prepared to welcome the next emperor of the moon, it was a changing of the guard and he brought with him light and goodness...

PERDIO is a new sub label of Hell Yeah Recordings, the Berlin based record label which has amassed a reputation for releasing some of the finest in balearic, house and beyond. The new sub label will focus on reissued content, the first coming in the form of rare italo from Giorgia Morandi.

Children of The Sky

PREMIERE: Giorgia Morandi - Children of the Sky (Original Instrumental)[PERDIO]

LEB Harmony - Feeling love

Palms & Charms release the second of an occasional series of digital-only releases (prefix PACD).  Now available on Bandcamp. Just click the 'Buy' link above. 

“I like it very much; it’s beautiful.” - Leo Mas

Label co-owner Samuel Bruce (AKA Mallorquín) lines up a guitar sample from a dusty Turkish funk record, alongside an unstoppable rhythm track. Meanwhile, dubby trumpet and synths drop in and out of the mix. Distant voices call from across the ages. Grab a coconut and keep chugging around the dance floor, as this one won’t let you go.

"Lovin' this funky lil' Turkish groover! Ace summer sunset jam for sure!"
 - Adam Warped (Cala Tarida Musica / Whiskey Pickle / STRANGE DAYS / Santa Fe, NM USA)

PACD002 Clip: Mallorquín - Hindistan Cevizi

3 french edits by Youkounkoun, new fresh and french duo composed by Jeff Lasson (Get A Room) and Gaëtan Rossi.

B1 A Quoi Tu Danses Quand Tu Penses

Flemming Dalum remix of legendary: Body Power - "Dancing In The Tears"
Originally released in 1985 on Discomagic records, now again released 34 years after on amazing ZYX records.

Buy it directly here at ZYX:
https://www.zyx.de/Vinyl/Italo/Italo-Disco/Dancing-In-The-Tears-13334.html

Body Power - Dancing In The Tears

Dancing In The Tears

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Body Power - Dancing In The Tears (Flemming Dalum Remix)

ROBOT84 vs Miss Siam (Promo Vol 2) - Official release date via Juno Records - Mon 16th March 2020 [VINYL ONLY]

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Juno Records Presents Robot84 Promo Vol. 2 the much anticipated follow up to the smash Native Dub. Killer Four track Italo disco/house EP which again has been slaying dance floors across the globe... major support and plays from DJ Harvey droppin it at Pikes in Ibiza, Artwork saying he has been smashing it at every gig over the summer..., Dimitri from Paris, HiFi Sean, Horse Meat Disco droppin King Supreme & Miss Siam over the summer saying its a disco bomb..., Gerd Janson, Hunee, The Black Madonna, Groove Armada, Heidi Lawden, Melon Bomb(Ibiza), Alfredo (Ibiza).

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Vinyl

ROBOT84 Vs Miss Siam (Buy Robot84 Promo Vol. 2 12" from Juno Records)

Jean - Louis MURAT - Si Je Devais Manquer De Toi - Remix 1987- Vinyl

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