Hipnosis: the Mysterious Instrumental Project
Stefano Pulga and Carlo Maria Cecchiella's Italian project built meditative cinematic electronics. Pulstar, End Title, a niche cult among collectors.
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The Secret of the Signature Bassline
A breakdown of the legendary Italo Disco bass - what "springy" sound really means, how it was built, and why it makes the whole body move.
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Festivals and Parties for Fans
A survey of the main retro festivals and regular parties dedicated to Italo Disco - where the genre's fans gather across Europe.
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Rockets: the Silver Robots of Space Disco
The French-Italian group Rockets performed in silver suits and made cosmic electronics before Italo Disco became a genre. Predecessors of Koto and Laserdance.
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Italo House: the Subgenre Bridging to Eurodance
Italo House - a hybrid of Italo Disco and Chicago house of the late '80s and early '90s. Black Box Ride On Time, FPI Project, Starlight - a bridge between two eras.
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New Italo Disco in 2026: releases and the current scene
A source-checked 2026 Italo Disco release guide rather than an anonymous playlist: artist and label pages, firm dates, credits and an honest label for records on the genre's edge.
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Roland TR-808: Heart of the Genre
The story of the drum machine that created the rhythmic face of Italo Disco and a dozen other genres - from hip-hop to synthwave.
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Fancy: the German Who Became Italian
One of the '80s' most popular "pseudo-Italian" artists - the German Fancy and his remarkable career in the Italo Disco aesthetic.
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Laserdance: the Dutch Masters of Space Disco
Erik van Vliet and Michiel van der Kuy built one of the instrumental Italo Disco flagships. Humanoid Invasion, Power Run, influence on synthwave, and current work.
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P. Lion and "Happy Children": the Story of a 1983 Hit
Jacopo Paolucci recorded "Happy Children" at 18, and the track became one of Italo Disco's defining hits. The story of the artist and the fate of his main composition.
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The Strangest Artist Pseudonyms
From "Baltimora" to "Topo & Roby" - a look at the most unusual names in Italo Disco and how Italians picked their stage names.
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When Italo Disco Hit Advertising
How Italo Disco tracks have been used in advertising for decades - from chewing gum and mouthwash to cars and perfume.
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Koto: the Space Disco Flagship
Andrea Cresci's instrumental project with hits Visitors and Jabdah defined the space disco sound. A key team in Italo Disco's instrumental branch, still influencing synthwave.
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La Bionda: the Pioneer Brothers of Italo Disco
Carmelo and Michelangelo La Bionda from Sicily recorded Bandido and One for You, One for Me before Italo Disco was born. Their production school laid the foundations for the whole genre.
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Must-Have Italo Disco Collection: 20 Tracks
The ideal starting Italo Disco collection of 20 tracks. I Like Chopin, Tarzan Boy, Self Control, Visitors, Fantasy - the base no fan of the genre can skip.
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Tracy Spencer: the Female Voice of the Era
The story of one of the few female stars of mid-'80s Italo Disco and her path from Sanremo to international popularity.
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Tracks for Late Night
A selection of Italo Disco compositions for the deep night hours - when you need music with a particular atmosphere, melancholy, and drama.
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