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Cafe Futuro

by Franz Scala

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    Side 1 (A)
    1. New Look - Franz Scala, Furotica
    2. Echoes Of Love - Franz Scala
    Side 2 (B)
    1. Telephone Boy - Franz Scala
    2. Light Year Run - Franz Scala

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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Side 1 (A)
    1. Saxon Rebel - Franz Scala, Local Suicide
    2. Crush Test - Franz Scala, Charlie
    Side 2 (B)
    1. BIT99 - Franz Scala
    2. Fantasy Bazar - Franz Scala
    3. Fase Lunare - Franz Scala, Acid Gymnastics

    Includes unlimited streaming of Cafe Futuro via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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  • Franz Scala - Cafe Futuro
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Side 1 (A)
    1. New Look - Franz Scala, Furotica
    2. Echoes Of Love - Franz Scala
    Side 2 (B)
    1. Telephone Boy - Franz Scala
    2. Light Year Run - Franz Scala
    Side 3 (C)
    1. Saxon Rebel - Franz Scala, Local Suicide
    2. Crush Test - Franz Scala, Charlie
    Side 4 (D)
    1. BIT99 - Franz Scala
    2. Fantasy Bazar - Franz Scala
    3. Fase Lunare - Franz Scala, Acid Gymnastics

    Includes unlimited streaming of Cafe Futuro via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Download available in 16-bit/44.1kHz.

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1.
New Look feat. Furotica 06:29
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Echoes Of Love 06:09
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3.
Telephone Boy 06:17
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4.
Light Year Run 05:46
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Saxon Rebel feat. Local Suicide 05:55
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Crush Test feat. Charlie 05:53
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BIT99 05:42
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Fantasy Bazar 05:03
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Fase Lunare feat. Acid Gymnastics 05:46
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New Look 06:29
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Crush Test (Instrumental) 05:47
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Saxon Rebel (Instrumental) 05:55
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Fase Lunare (instrumental) 05:46
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Franz Scala - Cafe Futuro Lp

Italian visionary Franz Scala returns to Slow Motion Records, with the infectious, ground-moving LP 'Cafe Futuro', a follow-up to his highly acclaimed debut' Mondo Della Notte. A homage to the influential Neukolln bar and meeting point for Italo and Cosmic disco heads, Cafe Futuro is a testament to this special place, the soundtrack and its revered legacy.
Brimming with Scala's gift for revealing the most finite feelings of nostalgia one searches for on the dance floor, 'Cafe Futuro' dives deeper. Peeling back the curtain opens with the tantalising 'New Look' a thumping, bass-driven triumph featuring vocals from the iconic 'Furotica'. 'New Look' gracefully weaves into the emotive harmonies and tones of 'Echoes of Love' a cinematic proto-ballad between enigmatic vocoder and synthesis. EMU keys sing and chimes ring out over the basslines' sophisticated syncopation.
Capturing the smokier realms, 'Telephone Boy' jettisons the listener into Scala's more energetic notions. 'Light Year Run' provides a cleansing midway point for the record, letting pads breathe and signature bass rhythms toy with meandering melodies, punctuated by vocal FX and an ever-giving snare. Fellow Berlin icons Local Suicide join Franz on the commanding 'Saxon Rebel', an acidic cut that charges through with the captivating vocals of Dina Summer at the helm, channelling the Italo and New Beat golden era. Dripping in a twilight glow, 'Cafe Futuro' propels listeners further into Scala's sonic aesthetic, transporting one to Italorama Bar in full flow. Fellow Wrong Era affiliate and multi-instrumentalist Charlie lends her talents to 'Crush Test', a sultry track filled with her enigmatic charm. With an arsenal of carefully collected vintage synthesisers at his fingertips, Scala provides a homage to the Bit99 in a track of the same name. Letting the native legendary Italian circuitry swell and soar, 'Bit99' encapsulates an intrinsic part of Scala's journey with his futuristic stamp.
'Fantasy Bazar,' increases the tempo but retains Scala's cerebral flair. The album culminates in 'Fase Lunare,' a beautifully fitting conclusion featuring the L.A.-based duo Acid Gymnastics. Rich in Scala's unmistakable tone and charm, 'Cafe Futuro' builds upon a bold and innovative sound, showcasing fellow creators and genre-defining artists, solidifying the Italo Affecianondo's sound, synonymous with the pioneering greats.

credits

released October 16, 2025

Written and produced by Francesco Scala at Rixdorf Studio in Berlin between 2024 and 2025.
Recorded using Kong Poly 61, E-mu Vintage Key, Oberheim OB-6, Oberheim Martix 1000, Crumar Bit99, Yamaha SPX90, Sequential Six Trak, Solina String Ensemble.

OB-6 on Saxon Rebel played by Radondo, Vintage Key and OB-6 on Fantasy Bazar & Fase Lunare played by Yvlin, Solina on Saxon Rebel played by Charlie, Ensoniq on New Look played by Cosmo Dance.

Special thanks to Fabrizio Mammarella for the supervision, Italian, German and American families for the constant support, Giulia Gutterer, Slow Motion & Wrong Era team, Luca Carluccio at !K7, Nathan & Sameheads.

Mixed and Mastered by Lopazz.
Artwork by Federico Joe Scala.
2025 Slow Motion Records / !K7 - SLOMO055
Published by Iptamenos Notes
www.slowmotionmusic.it
info@slowmotionmusic.it

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Franz Scala Berlin, Germany

Franz Scala’s sets are as diverse as the music he curates as label head of Slow Motion. Weaving smoothly between Italian Dance, Psychedelic Disco and Proto House, Franz quickly turns the dance floor into a vignette-tainted retro nostalgia rave fueled only by his music ... more

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