Released on the fantastic Italo label Discomagic in 1985, ‘Digitally’ was the instrumental b-side to Plastic Mode’s seminal track Baja Imperial. An excellent and essential synth-heavy piece of Italo, it frequently features in the setlists of the likes of James Murphy and Metro Area. So enough of my yakkin’, let’s groove on! Plastic Mode – [...]
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Tony Carey – Radio Tokyo
Taken from former Rainbow keyboardist Tony Carey’s ever-so-slightly-offensively titled 1982 instrumental album Yellow Power, the track ‘Radio Tokyo’ re-entered my consciousness yesterday when Mike Simonetti featured it on his stupendous FACT mix. Drawing influence from Japan, Carey’s debut album has been described by the man himself as being “cult birth-of-techno cutting-edge at the time” and [...]
Single of the Day – Queen Samantha – Give Me Action
Renowned for her immortal 1979 Italo-Disco crossover track, ‘Take A Chance’ (A TK Records classic btw), The Queen of HI-NRG and dance, Queen Samantha, released today’s SOTD, ‘Give Me Action’ in 1982. A superb disco bomb that glitters and sparkles like the bright city lights of eighties New York, this is definitely a cut above [...]
Single of the Day: Sensitive – Driving
You may have noticed that we’ve ‘been away’ over the past few weeks due to some technical and server issues. We’ve sorted all that out now and we can continue to bring the noise (and Talkies) that you all love! Yay!There’s going to be some more fantastic changes to the site over the next few [...]
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 effortless production. With big synths [...]
Single of the Day – Alba – Only Music Survives
As we’re basking in this glorious sunshine, it’s time to crack open our Italo-Disco file and treat you to an absolute classic from Alba! Released in 1985, this epic track will keep the sun shining for a little while longer with it’s pulsating Italo-groove, melancholic piano chords and aching vocals from the wonderful Alba Parietti. [...]
Single of the Day – Blackway – Follow Me
Round up the ‘quite sad really’ week with this rare 1982 Italo classic! Yay!! Today’s SOTD is a dark, brooding number that recalls Flash And The Pan and other strange foreign creatures. Wonderfully subversive, its hazy, futuristic synths and vocals combine to make a perfect Italo-Disco moment. There’s not much information about the track or its artist [...]
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 Go
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 track – if it ain’t [...]
