In the late 1970s the sounds of Italo disco were taking hold in Italy and throughout Europe, coinciding with disco scenes that were dominating the clubs throughout major cities across The United States. However, when the infamous Disco Demolition Night took place on July 12th, 1979 in Chicago, the sound would face a demise, driving it deeper into underground spaces in the U.S.
U.S. artist METTE and Scotland's Sam Gellaitry have come together for their new collaborative single 'DARLING DRIVE'. The song is an upbeat splash of funk with bit of nu-disco vibes. Warm and vibrant, this sounds like something more for the summertime. However, we're definitely not complaining as this will keep us cheerful thoughout these wintery months.
Vienna-based visual artist, DJ, and musician Alexandra Feusi joins the Iptamenos Discos family with her debut single for the label titled 'Hello Sunday'.
Cardiff band Safari Gold steps forth with their silky single 'Last Chance Addict'. The song is taken from their forthcoming album entitled 'The Years Between Dog And Wolf', out January 20th.
Barcelona band The Zephyr Bones have shared their new single 'Verneda Lights', taken from their forthcoming LP 'Neon Body'. The track is the follow-up from their previously released track 'No One'. Further delving into their sound of beach wave, the group's glorious incorporation of nu-disco, psychedelic funk and chilled pop is built on a grooving bass line, slinky guitar riffs and upbeat drum thumps.
NYC singer and musician Blu DeTiger has shared a remix of her single 'Vintage' courtesy of Flight Facilities. A glistening house rework, the production is equipped with shimmering synths, lush funk guitar lines and upbeat 4x4 drums.
Berlin-based Wayne Snow and Parisian producer Darius come together yet again for another collaboration. Their latest song is a disco-driven track titled 'Equilibrium'. In Darius fashion, the production glistens with sharp, spacey synths and thumping, 4x4 kicks. Wayne Snow delivers hands in the air vocals, giving the single that extra dose of soul.
French producer, musician and vocalist Frédéric Rivière aka Anoraak has shared his single 'Body Language', which is out now via Partyfine. Enlisting singer Sarah Maison to provide vocals, the tune is a glistening nu-disco gem that is built on a funky bass line, shimmering keys and cosmic effects. Drawing musical influences from the 70s era of glam disco, 'Body Language' shines with sex appeal while overall being an enticing and fun ride.
Barcelona trio Lasers have been slightly quiet since the release of their 2013 album 'Exchange Levels'. Noted as key fixtures Spain's nu-disco and electronic pop scene, the group have released their new EP 'Possible Start Conditions'. Retaining elements of their signature sparkling blueprint from previous releases, the new work further explores otherwordly ideas of electronica spawning a sound that is prime cosmic dance floor material. Comprised of four cuts in total, the EP is released through Fernando Lagreca's Beautiful Accident label. We have a stream of 'Possible Start Conditions' down below.
Let’s call it what it is, the Parisians simply know how to make sexy synth-pop …
