Digital Disorder is a band known for its blend of electronic music genres, including industrial, synth-pop, and EBM. Formed in the late 1980s, the band became part of Brazil's underground electronic scene. Their innovative and experimental approach to music led to a distinctive sound, blending futuristic beats with dance music elements influences.
SINGLES & COMPILATIONS
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ME GUSTA (1987)
A song recorded on tape that, passed hand to hand, made its way. Me Gusta by Digital Disorder was released as part of their early work and is known for its energetic and experimental mix of electronic sounds. The idea was to play with the endless loop of the same segment, a concept not very common at the time, while also blending disco influences with Latin rhythms. This fusion helped create a unique and innovative track for the era. Now you can watch the music video for the remastered version from 2024.
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DIGITAL DISORDER | AD (1989)
Digital Disorder's debut EP, pressed in the USA and produced in Brazil at Energy Studios in 1989, showcases the band's early sound. It includes the first version of Shore, then titled Design, alongside Waiting For Something, Hatred, and the standout single War Declared, remastered in 2024. This release captures the raw energy and innovative essence of their beginnings.
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Minimal Synth Ethics 3 | Brazilian Electronic Compilation (1995)
The compilation Minimal Synth Ethics 3 - Brazilian Electronic Compilation was released in 1995, bringing together a diverse range of Brazilian artists from the minimalist and experimental electronic scene. This volume features tracks exploring industrial sounds, synth-pop, and EBM (Electronic Body Music), with notable contributions from projects such as Aghast View, Third World Fear, Digital Disorder, Biopsy, and others. The release was supported by the label Cri Du Chat, which played a crucial role in promoting underground electronic music in Brazil, fostering innovative and boundary-pushing artists during this vibrant era.
REMIXES
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MANDY | HISTORY (1994)
Mandy, a track by Digital Disorder, gained traction on the radio, receiving attention and leading to its inclusion in several compilations of the time, such as Cover Hits, L&M Route 66, and others. Its growing popularity fueled the release of Digital Disorder's first single outside Brazil, launched by Discomagic Records.
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MANDY | DISCOMAGIC RECORDS (1995)
Discomagic played a pivotal role in shaping the European electronic music scene, particularly in the Italo-disco and eurodance genres during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The label was instrumental in promoting new, innovative tracks and artists, helping bridge the gap between underground electronic music and mainstream dance floors.
The song Mandy by Barry Manilow, reinterpreted by Digital Disorder, gained significant attention in Europe after its release through the Italian label Discomagic in the early 1990s. Discomagic, known for its influence on the Italo-disco and eurodance movements, helped push Mandy to a wider audience, reaching popular dance floors in Italy, France, and Belgium. -
FRENTE! REMIX BY DIGITAL DISORDER (1994)
The Digital Disorder version of "Bizarre Love Triangle" is an electronic remix of the iconic track reinterpreted by Frente!. This adaptation adds a modern and energetic tone, incorporating electronic elements into the original minimalist arrangement. The combination of Frente!'s delicate vocals with electronic beats and digital textures creates a unique atmosphere that contrasts with and complements the introspective nature of the acoustic version. This remix gained notable recognition and made its way onto Brazilian radio stations.
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IF YOU LEAVE | FIELDZZ (1996)
The Digital Disorder version of "If You Leave" by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) was included in the 1996 compilation Promo 5 Fieldzz. This remix brought a fresh, electronic reinterpretation to the classic 1986 track, originally known for its appearance in the Pretty in Pink soundtrack. Digital Disorder infused the original's melodic essence with modern beats and digital textures, creating a more energetic and atmospheric version suitable for club and dance scenes at the time