Why is there no music on this blog? After all it is about music tinkering and stuff! Well, you are right, there should be music and now there is.

During a three month road trip through southern Italy, I discovered a new pseudonym DJ project of my own. It features - not only but many - vocal tracks, some Italian, but also German and English ones (ABAY, Edoardo Bennato, Bilderbuch, Rino Gaetano); some modern Italian and British electronic gems (Dina Summer, Almamegretta, The Comet is Coming) as well as some classic 70’s vibes in both Italian and German language (Pino D’Angio, Hildegard Knef).

Thanks to the super chill staff at campsite Lo Scoglio in norther Sicily for introducing me to Almamegretta, a dub & trip-hop band from Naples. Best served on a 35 degrees afternoon under the shade of their restaurant’s terrace. <3. Further credits go to those Italians that decided this (DJ-) person’s name should rather be “Giovanni” than “Jojo” for better flow in their mother tongue. Some featured artists were in the driving playlists ever since - Romare and The Comet is Coming, many thanks to P.W-L for the recommendation) — And the biggest thanks of all goes to my co-pilot, tune selector, navigator, best travel companion and wife Christl.

A classic cassette version of this mix was dropped at “Zur Legende” (1020 Vienna) in December 2024. You might hear it there!