Galaxy Radio: Party Preview
Galaxy Radio is an Italo disco party, a genre which is "neither Italian nor disco," in Galaxy's own words. And Italo really is its own thing, distinct from disco itself — Italians were instrumental in disco's success, of course (imagine the genre without Giorgio Moroder!), but as the '70s gave way to the '80s, Italian (and otherwise) disco producers wrote tracks focused on robots, space, and a general fascination with extraterrestrial and nonhuman lifeforms, which became one of the genre's touchstones, alongside a reliance on electronic synthesis and digitized vocals. This time around, Galaxy Radio has invited S.F.-based producer and DJ
Cherushii to work her magic behind the decks. Cherushii's tunes are perfectly rose-colored updates of vintage house music, fresh and modern-sounding with just enough nostalgia to feel comfortable. She's also a talented DJ, with a collection of Italo hits that should fit right in at Galaxy Radio. Residents Smac, PlaZa, Emils, and Un Homme will open and close the festivities.
— Chris Zaldua
415-550-6994
