Here’s a cool little video for the Jacques Renault reMix of Breakbot and Ruckazoid’s ‘Fantasy’.
Cosmic Kids’ Dan Terndrup edited together this roller Disco funky clip for a funky song.
‘Fantasy’ is out late June on Ed Banger/Because Music with further reMixes from Arthur Baker and and Ruckazoid.
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Synth Jazzasist (yes, I just invented the word Jazzasist, deal with it) and funk futurist Herbie Hancock decided to blow people’s tiny minds in 1983 by releasing ‘Rockit’, a record with synthesizers, scratching and vocoding in it. Everyone was bewildered, it became a massive hit in the UK. Which meant that British video makers (and Pop cryers) Godley & Creme had to make a video that was even more bewildering.
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Nottingham’s finest proponent of retro DiscoPop, Ronika, finally releases her ‘Forget Yourself’/’Wiyoo’ single next week.
We introduced you to the A-side early last month, now just ahead of the single release you can have a listen to the B-side, ‘Wiyoo’ (as in Why you?) cements her position as the Madonna of the midlands, only with more New York Disco authenticity and than Madge could ever muster. This track could quite easily be the theme tune and hit single to a 1984 edgy rom-com called Wiyoo, probably starring Ronika in her first major motion picture role, bringing some of the style and sass that allowed her to dominate the charts in ‘82-‘83 to the screen. If you get what I mean. The music, though, is pure early 80’s DiscoPop of the highest calibre. Many people try to emulate this sound but Ronika seems to be able to do it effortlessly and unlike many of her contemporaries does it without a hint of pastiche or novelty. ‘Wiyoo’ sounds totally authentic.
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I love Rex The Dog’s recent burbling Acid/ElectroPop reMixes, this reMix of Mason’s ‘Little Angel’ is the best so far.
It’s a deep 80’s jam at heart, the 808 and Acid bassline are pure Summer Of Love, but Rex has expertly layered over the top a shimmering and think ElectroPop tune. The result is a Moroder-esque DiscoPop tune of epic proportions complete with wailing guitar. Vocals on the track are provided by Aqualung which are kept largely intact in this mix, adding to the power and drive of ‘Little Angel’/
♫ Mason (Feat. Aqualung) – Little Angel (Rex The Dog Mix)
‘Little angel’ is out now at Beatport and everywhere else 18th July.
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Lazydisco is Fred Oliveira from Rockets, and he’s about to drop a brand new single on Discotexas.
‘More Tigers’ is an incredibly summery slice of quite laidback Disco which kinda’ works on three layers. There’s a layer of nice 80’s chords for that nostalgic feelgood factor, them some cosmic synth work which create a chilled vibe toped of with some 90’s House piano which nicely keeps the energy going. That’s a recipe for success! reMixes come courtesy of a whole host of awesome artists such as In Flagranti, The C90s, Xinobi, Mirror People, MODE and this track from Coupons who go deep and progressive on the tune with a hypnotic and slightly oriental flavour.
♫ Lazydisco – More Tigers (Coupons reMix)
‘More tigers’ is out next week.
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Peter & The Magician, also known as Yuksek and Stephen Fasano, ex-one half of Aeroplane, recently dropped their début EP in Kitsuné Music, and what an EP is it.
There is something really authentically retro about the three tracks on the ‘Twist’ EP. the title track you will have already heard by now, it featured on Kitsuné’s ‘Maison 11’, it’s like an stripped down, analog, Yuksek track. The other two tracks go deeper down the 80’s rabbit hole. ‘La Fiorentia’ is a Vince Clarke-esque ElectroPop instrumental with a Yellow Magic Orchestra melody, and ‘Love In Rimini’, my personal favourite, is B-Boy Electro incarnate with a Sci-Fi Disco. twist Awesome stuff.
♫ Peter & The Magician – Love In Rimini
The ‘Twist’ EP is out now.
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Blue Satellite’s new EP dropped yesterday, and it’s a pretty awesome cosmic journey through electronic funk and Disco.
Philip Schwan, A.K.A. Blue Satellite, has given us two perfectly crafted tracks of Space-funk with a Dreamwave edge. ‘Aurora Pt. I’ layers a killer Funk bass with shimmering retro synths and a melody that is pure 70’s Japanese Sci-Fi anime star-travel sequence, topped of with a soaring Disco solo toward the end. The whole thing works amazingly together. It’s both got a serious groove and is a beautiful composition. ‘Aurora Pt. II’ is more of a Dreamwave affair reminiscing of the good old Valerie stuff but keeping Blue Satellite’s talent for basslines in the mix.
The EP is filled out with some top quality reMixes. Take a listen to Japanese DJ Taku-Hero A.K.A.Kill The Hero and electronic rumors favourite Show Your Shoe’s versions.
♫ Blue Satellite – Aurora Pt. I
♫ Blue Satellite – Aurora Pt. I (Kill The Hero reMix)
♫ Blue Satellite – Aurora Pt. II (Vocal Mix)
♫ Blue Satellite – Aurora Pt. II (Show Your Shoe Mix)
‘Blue Satellite’s ‘Aurora’ EP is out now.
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I was turned onto this Gigamesh edit of Disco troupe The Popular People’s Front’s ‘Part Over Here’ after Ride The Universe’s appearance on Fear Of Tigers’ ‘The Guestlist’ show.
The addition of an Electro beat and a nice running arpeggio really adds to the track and highlights that awesome Funk bass. This track becomes the ultimate expression of Cosmic Disco, perfect for partying in the sunshine (when it gets here!). Gigamesh’s EP won’t be here until August apparently, so it’s a good job he’s turning out edits like this one to keep us going until then!
♫ The Popular People’s Front – Party Over Here (Gigamesh Rework)
‘Party Over Here’ is taken from The Popular People’s Front’s ‘Limited Series 03’ EP.
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Striking while the iron is hot, the guys from Jakarta, Mjolnir, are keeping their momentum going with this reMix of Chromeo’s ‘Hot Mess’.
Smooth and funky as hell, Mjolnir revel in the vocoder Funk and turn the Disco up to 11 with the most head nod inducing walking bassline and chilled chords. If the Ride The Universe reMix is your peaking version of ‘Hot Mess’ then Mjolnir’s reMix is a blissful comedown.
♫ Chromeo – Hot Mess (Mjolnir Tropicool reMix)
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MiGHty mOUse – Mousecast 05: Summer in Suburbia = MiGHty mOUse drop and hour of fun, feelgood and sometimes quirky Disco. Definatly for summer in suburbia.
♫ MiGHty mOUse – Mousecast 05: Summer in Suburbia
The tracklist:
01. Lady Maru & Cascau – Tropical Tasting (Vinny Villbass reMix)
02. Alan De Laniere – Hey Listen (Deja-Move reMix)
03. Eva Gina – Without You
04. Teengirl Fantasy – Cheaters (John Talabot’s Classic Vocal Refix)
05. Mighty Mouse – Between the Pavement and the Stars (Mario Basanov Dub)
06. 6th Borough Project – Sometimes the Fool (Original Mix)
07. Above Ground – No Singing No Dancing (Julian Sanza reMix)
08. Good Guy Mikesh & Filbert – Come On (Original Mix)
09. Penguin Prison – Milti-Milionaire (Penguin Prison Club Mix)
10. Michael Casette – Smoke & Mirrors (Michael Casette reMix)
11. Alien Alien – Black Guru (Original Mix)
12. Magnifik – Beahaving Badly (Nightriders Deep Mix)
13. Deep Dish ft. BT – The Dream (Sharam’s Deep Dish Dreamscape)
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