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
Sunday, February 15, 2026
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.
Monday, February 9, 2026
"LOOK! Up In The Sky!" (PLAYLIST)
"LOOK! Up In The Sky!" (PLAYLIST)
"Love Flight 109" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sonia Grier
"Fly Like An Eagle" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Habit
“Love Plane" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Skyy
"High Flying, Adored" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Festival
Sunday, February 8, 2026
ReStructure Mix Update (2/8/26): ”Out Of My Head” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Marradona
Maradona is a house project from Richie Malone and Scottie Rouse. “Out Of My Head” is a 1993 single released which presses on samples and back-beats and keyboard pipes for the building energy. It is a true club record where the content is the rhythm itself and a few mixed segments which bring us to a climax. The early nineties dance floor scene was a barrage of these singles which made the dub/instrumental mix segments quite popular.
I have taken the 12’ versions of “Out Of My Head” and realigned the pieces into a new ReStructure Mix. A guest spot from Anthony and The Imperials and their big 1964 single “Goin’ Out Of My Head” complete the conjecture here. All for fun - all for dance.
Lady, Miquel - MIQUEL BROWN (PLAYLIST)
Lady, Miquel - MIQUEL BROWN (PLAYLIST)
"Close To Perfection" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Miquel Brown
"He's A Saint, He's A Sinner" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Miquel Brown
“Symphony Of Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Miquel Brown
"So Many Men, So Little Time" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Miquel Brown
Saturday, February 7, 2026
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Out Of My Head" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Marradona
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Out Of My Head" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Marradona
SAT-DANCE-DAY (PLAYLIST)
SAT-DANCE-DAY (PLAYLIST)
"Took Me So Long" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cerrone
"Love The One You're With - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gino Soccio
“I Wanna Be Your Lover" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Prince
"Disco Jam" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Eddie Drennon
Friday, February 6, 2026
ReStructure Mix Update (2/6/26): ”Strangers In The Night” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Baumann
Baumann is Peter Baumann - a German keyboard, composer and producer who began his recording career with the group, Tangerine Dream. His influence gave the band an electronic pulse which eventually steered him into a solo career in 1976. “Strangers In The Night” is from the album by the same name released in 1983 and became one of the synth-pop to create the 80’s mood and the unique edge and use of 70’s elements with an 80’s uplift. This cover of Frank Sinatra’s 1966 standard takes the song into a more mysterious situation with a fleeting chorus igniting the track. There are moments where you can feel the influence of Giorgio Moroder and Kraftwerk making the piece take synth-pop to another level.
I have taken the 12” versions of “Strangers In The Night” and placed the new standard dance sound into a ReStructure Mix. Winding up the energy immediately in this remix is the foundation and giving the segments some new treatment finds the classic 80s sound again.
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