Single of the Day: Affinity – Dont Go Away (Runaway dub)
A dazzling track from 1983, Affinity’s ‘Don’t Go Away’ was produced by Warren Doris and Mark Kamins. Released on Island Records’ offshoot, Mango records, this cult Garage anthem is all about the Runaway dub on the flip. A massive favourite of Environ head honcho and nu disco dude Morgan Geist, [...]
Single of the Day – Natasha King – AM-FM (instrumental)
Italo meets breakdance in today’s SOTD. A stone cold stunna from 1983, Natasha King’s AM/FM is one of those records that can easily straddle the cosmic and electro spheres with some stylish ‘old school’ finesse. Recorded when she was only 18, King’s charming rap style fits perfectly with Pierluigi Giombini’s [...]
Single of the Day – Black Gold – C’mon Stop
C’mon, stop what you’re doing and check out this booming SOTD from Black Gold! Released in 1983 on the mighty Prelude label, ‘C’mon Stop’ was written by unsung electro hero Jon Robie. As Arthur Baker’s right-hand man during the early eighties, Robie helped to produce seminal tracks from Afrika Bambaataa’s [...]
Single of the Day – Sisters of Mercy – Phantom
Legendary Goth rockers in a Balearic classic shocker!!! Yes that’s right, the big-haired and heavy black eyeliner band Sisters of Mercy is today’s SOTD! B-side to the 1983 12″ release of Alice, this slow-mo/low-slung track is apparently a favourite of a certain Daniele Baldelli. Fitting nicely with the cosmic aesthetic, [...]
Single of the Day – Electric Mind – Can We Go
 Wrap the week up with style with this cheeky little 1983 italo number. A favourite with Larry Levan, this deliciously crafted disco number has the grooves, the moves and the added bonus of lovely lady singing. That’s pretty much it. Enjoy your weekend! Electric Mind – Can We Go Electric Mind – Can We [...]
Single of the Day – Gaz Nevada – I.C Love Affair (D DeP Edit)
A quick SOTD today with the legendary Paradise Garage DJ David DePino’s re-edit of the great Italo-anthem ‘I.C Love Affair’. Gaz Nevada’s 1983 (the year I was born!!!) groundbreaking italo-disco classic is gently tweaked and re-edited for maximum dancing fun. Or something. Basically, DePino doesn’t mess too much with the [...]