Va Zyx Italo Disco New Generation Vol 23 2023

Ken Martina is a modern legend who sounds exactly like 1986. His voice is processed through that classic "telephone" EQ. The lyrics are nonsensical in the best way ("You are a mister game, playing with my brain"). This track alone is worth the price of admission.

For the Italo Disco enthusiast, this is not a nostalgia trip—it is a living document of where the genre is going. For the casual listener who only knows "Self Control" by Raf or "I Like Chopin" by Gazebo, Vol. 23 serves as an accessible gateway. The production is modern enough to sound fresh, but the compositional rules are classic enough to satisfy purists. va zyx italo disco new generation vol 23 2023

The first disc leans heavily into the emotional, high-energy synth-pop that defines the modern Italo sound. It features prominent returns from established 1980s figures alongside modern mainstays. Ken Martina is a modern legend who sounds exactly like 1986

The collection includes extended versions and unique remixes that are highly sought after by DJs and collectors. Disc 1 Highlights Disc 2 Highlights – "Chasing Ghosts" (Electro Potato Italo Version) Italoconnection – "Touch Me Now" feat. Saralunden Linda Jo Rizzo – "After Midnight" – "Shine Your Light" (Original) Mirko Hirsch – "Angel In White" (Gianni Durante Remix) – "I Love You" (Flemming Dalum Remix) – "No More Tears" (Vocal Mix) – "Stay With Me" (Extended) Zene Witch & Kresikov – "The End Of The Universe" Peter Paul – "Look At The Moon" Why It's Notable This track alone is worth the price of admission

The compilation features the exclusive extended version of "Look At The Moon" by Peter Paul.

A staple of the genre, contributing the track "After Midnight". Ryan Paris: