COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"So Hard" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pet Shop Boys
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "So Hard" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pet Shop Boys
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"So Hard" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pet Shop Boys
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Square Rooms" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Al Corley
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Square Rooms" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Al Corley
ReStructure Mix Update (2/17/26): ”Popcorn” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – M and H Band
M and H Band is French producer, Mark Haliday (hence the ‘M’ and ‘H’). His concept group for a late 80’s cover of the pop-experimental song “Popcorn” from 1972 which introduced many to the Moog synthesizer with its bubbly melody and rolling sequencers. The original qualifies as one of the early innovative pop tracks to be identified as “disco”. Halliday uses a “scat” riff to complete his cover of the piece and layers many riffs over his audio canvas. One of the best disco versions of this classic with some self identifying parts of its own. With the move forward through technology this cover and the original are definitely a big part of dance history.
I have taken the 12” versions of M and H Band’s cover of “Popcorn” to realign them into an abstract version for this ReStructure Mix. Using the whole emphasis of a trip about to take place to give the arrangement a new feel and somewhat experimental take once again.
MAP OF THE MIRROR BALL (PLAYLIST)
MAP OF THE MIRROR BALL (PLAYLIST)
"Take Off" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Harlow
"Souvenirs" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Voyage
“Lift Off" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patrick Cowley
"The Grand Tour" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Grand Tour
Monday, February 16, 2026
LOVE & BEATS (PLAYLIST)
LOVE & BEATS (PLAYLIST)
"California Dreaming" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Midnight Shift
"The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Quantize
“For Your Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Discotheque
"Let's Hang On" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Salazar
Sunday, February 15, 2026
ReStructure Mix Update (2/15/26): ”Goodbye Stranger” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Pepsi and Shirlie
Pepsi and Shirlie are Pepsi DeMacque and Shirlie Holliman - prior to their duo releases both were backup singers for the group WHAM! in the early 80’s. “Goodbye Stranger” is their 1987 single from their project titled “All Right Now” - produced by Pete Hammond. One of the tracks which made them a club favorite during the time period and also gave them a spot as an exciting new duo. The emphasis on “Goodbye Stranger” is a dismissal of excitement during the first meeting of a potential love interest - but according to our gals it was just not meant to be. The stripped down production of the 12” single is a house piece where the song is stripped down to its bare and a thumping house bass is inserted. Another serenade to that house movement in the late 80s.
I have taken the 12” versions of “Goodbye Stranger” and recreated a new venture for this ReStructure Mix. Using the original percussion pieces and bass I have assembled a new intro and drop out for this number.
dub-like STATE (PLAYLIST)
dub-like STATE (PLAYLIST)
"Vibes" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - African Suite
"Love Money" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Funk Masters
“Catch" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sun-La-Shan
"Menhungry" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Maxine Dee
Saturday, February 14, 2026
ReStructure Mix Update (2/14/26): ”Now Baby Now” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Kano
Kano is an Italian disco project from Luciano Ninzatti, Stefano Pulga and Matteo Bonsanto. Their 1980 single “I’m Ready” helped to bridge the edge of electronic funk and the heavy synthesizer foundation of Italo-disco. One of the moments in dance history where the dance floor took immediate notice and followed. “Now Baby Now” is also from their first self-titled album and is another experimental move on the musicians wizardry to blend rhythm with pieces of their electronic arsenal. Clap patterns that range from stomping echoes to a high energy chorus which blends into this night where it is time to take your baby out “now”. The Italian disco theme during the early 80’s was more of a bubbly sound where these men took it down where the beats and groove are moving in a serious funk direction.
I have taken the album version of “Now Baby Now” and stripped it down for this ReStructure Mix revisit. Taking the premise into a more dub and beat pounding arrangement where the freedom to move is what you hear.
GIRRRL POWER! (PLAYLIST)
GIRRRL POWER! (PLAYLIST)
"Born To Be Alive" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kelly Marie
"Born To Be Wild" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jo-Carol with Modern Rocketry
“Better Be Good To Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tina Turner
"Love Is All You Need" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - High Inergy
Friday, February 13, 2026
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Square Rooms" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Al Corley
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Square Rooms" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Al Corley
FUNK SITUATION (PLAYLIST)
FUNK SITUATION (PLAYLIST)
"K-Jee" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - MFSB
"Cissy Strut" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Meters
“Scorpio" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dennis Coffey and The Deroit Guitar Band
"Crazy Legs" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donald Austin
Thursday, February 12, 2026
COMING SOON! (EDITION 2/12/26): "Popcorn" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - M & H Band
COMING SOON! (EDITION 2/12/26):
"Popcorn" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - M & H Band
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Goodbye Stranger" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pepsi and Shirlie
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Goodbye Stranger" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pepsi and Shirlie
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Now Baby Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kano
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Now Baby Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kano
"Now Baby Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kano
ReStructure Mix Update (2/12/26): ”Heaven Must Have Sent You Back To Me” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Cicero
Cicero is David Cicero - is a composer, producer and artist who released his initial project in 1992 titled “Future Boy”. Produced by Pet Shop Boys - Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe and featured on their new early 90s label Spaghetti Recordings. “Heaven Must Have Sent You Back To Me” is a single from Cicero released in 1991 - produced by David Jacob. A fusion of electronic segments aligning with the connection of two whose love ended and then suddenly appears again with fascination. A build up of synthetic rhythmic effects and subtle keyboards are the manufacturing of thai dance track and it works throughout the song. Cicero is the voice we are feeling here and it appears to venture into an emotion that is powerful and resonating. More than a love song in its venture with lots of nice breakdowns.
I have taken the 12” remix of “Heaven Must Have Sent You Back To Me” and revisited the piece for a new ReStructure Mix. Stripped the song down more and more to give it new segments of electronic pulses for a new showcase.
N-RG THIS! (PLAYLIST)
N-RG THIS! (PLAYLIST)
"Run To Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tracy Spencer
"Don't Stop" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ross
“Stoned Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sweet Brandy
"Hold Back" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Valerie Krystal
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
COMING SOON! (EDITION 2/11/26): "Now Baby Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kano
COMING SOON! (EDITION 2/11/26):
"Now Baby Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kano
DISCO CLASSIQUES (PLAYLIST)
DISCO CLASSIQUES (PLAYLIST)
"Uptown Festival" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Shalamar
"Heaven Must Have Sent My Sugar Pie Honey Bunch" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bonnie Pointer
“Funkytown" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lipps Inc.
"Quiet Village" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Ritchie Family
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Heaven Must Have Sent You Back To Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cicero
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Heaven Must Have Sent You Back To Me"
- Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cicero
ReStructure Mix Update (2/10/26): ”Radio Bostich” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Voyou
Voyou is a German ensemble featuring Andy Düx, Thomas Althen and Udo Niebergall - the trio creates a heavy sound using industrial dance influences and detonating EQ to bring the power of their creative riffs alive. In 1987 their first single titled “Houseman” was an instant success in the underground dance circuit and those who like to venture deeper into rhythm. “Radio Bostich” from 1988 and was written by MCL’s Alexander Henninger and also provided the mix. There are great parts to Henniger’s techniques where he will take the most unusual riffs and sounds to place amongst his steel sounds. As he created “New York” by MCL it is evident that New Beat influence and industrial parts are used to move his sometimes airy music atmospheres. Here he takes “Radio Bostich” and strips it down to its core.
I have taken the 12” versions of “Radio Bostich” and used the powerful elements to reassemble this ReStructure Mix. The tight sounds in the aura of industrial still play out in an experiential way and though the song brings itself its own energy there is plenty of New Beat magic sprinkled.
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