Legends of Italo-disco, we salute you! Under a rail arch. In south-east London. That’s right, the inaugural two-day Magic Waves Summer Festival kicks off this Friday, July 10, in Corsica Studios and even if you don’t know your Albert One from your Riki Maltese, the event’s mouthwatering line-up of electronic-disco icons old and new promises a weekend of serious pleasure. For the first time ever, original Italo stars Casco, Fred Ventura, Fockewolf 190 and Alex Novaga will share the stage with modern-day synth titans Alden Tyrell, Legowelt, Heartbreak, David Vunk, Electrick Dragon, Den Haan and a stack of others. It’s history in the making, and the soundtrack will be incredible.

You can get more info from magicwaves.co.uk and tickets from wegottickets.com/event/50683

There’s also a Magic Waves pre-party at the Old Blue Last tomorrow starring DJs David Vunk and Casionova, who’s also done a special festival mix exclusively for us. Mille grazie.

CASIONOVA - THE MAN FROM I.T.A.L.O.

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Tracklist:
1. Den Harrow - Future Brain (Another Version)
2. Fockewulf 190 - Gitano
3. Scotch - Penguins Invasion (Hot Version)
4. Crazy Gang - Arabian Nights (Extended Version)
5. Cariocas - Batida
6. Mike Mareen - Dancing In The Dark
7. Cellophane - Music Colours (Parts 1 & 2)
8. Cheaps - Moliendo Cafe
9. Casco presents Mr Master - A Dog In The Night (Instrumental)
10. Electrick Dragon - Davorite
11. The Why Not - Comet 059
12. Klapto - Mister Game

PIERS MARTIN