Monday, September 21, 2026

Early Morning: The Fire Down Be-low (PLAYLIST)


Early Morning: The Fire Down Be-low (PLAYLIST)

"I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Daryl Hall & John Oates

"Night Sky" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rose Laurens

"Paint A Rumor/Heaven" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Eurythmics

"Love Injection" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Trussel


 

Sunday, September 20, 2026

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "One More Chance" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pet Shop Boys



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"One More Chance" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pet Shop Boys

 

ReStructure Mix Update (9/20/26): “Wildfire" – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Time Bandits


Time Bandits are a synth-pop band from The Netherlands - with Alides Hidding on lead vocals and author of most of their music. “Wildfire” is from their 1987 album “Can’t Wait For Another World” - produced by Dan Hartman (“Instant Replay”, “Relight My Fire”). This is a powerhouse number with all the ammunition the dance floor could stand. It begins as a simple love song and then builds into one of the rhythms which are reminiscent of a Motown era song. There are moments in this piece where the layout becomes a lure for the heart and feet. The group has always proven they could do more and more with dance floor hits “Live It Up”, “I’m Only Shooting Love” and “I’m Specialized In You” - their formula never lets up. “Wildfire” is the crossroads for this band as it brings the best of their talents to the core.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Wildfire” and reworked these flames into a new ReStructure Mix. I have taken the intro into a new early morning feel with more mystery on what we are about to experience next.
 

COMBUSTION - TINA TURNER (PLAYLIST)


COMBUSTION - TINA TURNER (PLAYLIST)

"Love Explosion" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tina Turner

"One Of The Living" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tina Turner

"Better Be Good To Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tina Turner

"What's Love Got To Do With"..."Two People" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tina Turner


 

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Saturday Adds - September 19, 2026



Saturday Adds - September 19, 2026






 

SATURDAY STACK (PLAYLIST)


SATURDAY STACK (PLAYLIST)

"Three Time Lover" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bardeux

"So Emotional" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Whitney Houston

"Love To Love You Baby" / "I Feel Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bronski Beat & Marc Almond

"Babe, We're Gonna Love Tonight" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lime


 

Friday, September 18, 2026

Friday Adds - September 18, 2026






 

new beats - hard beats (PLAYLIST)


new beats - hard beats (PLAYLIST)

"Up Your Bum" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Edwards and Armani

"Nervous" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Triple G

"New Beat, A Musical Phenomemon" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Brotherhood Of Sleep

"Bula Bula" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Praga Khan


 

Thursday, September 17, 2026

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Wildfire" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Time Bandits



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Wildfire" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Time Bandits

 

COMING SOON! (EDITION 9/17/26): "Night Fever" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bee Gees



COMING SOON! (EDITION 9/17/26):
"Night Fever" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bee Gees

 

ReStructure Mix Update (9/17/26): “Piraña" – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Adal-Scandy Super Band


Adal-Scandy Super Band is an Italian disco project from producer Stefano Scandolara. “Piraña" is their 1979 release and the song was written by Celso Valli (Tantra, Nuggets, V.I.S.A., Azoto) who worked with Scandolara on several projects during the late 70s. “Piraña" is a high-energy disco number with the European flavor crossing into the electronic arrangements which began emerging in the last part of the 7os. This whirling number features a female chorus singing about the power of the night in the disco era. It has several breakdowns which make it another one of the great Italian dance numbers of the disco era.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Piraña" and reapplied some new re-piecing of the song into a new ReStructure Mix. There is a tribute to Celso Valli using one of his classics in the closing fade.
 

"BUMP WENT THE STRINGS"(PLAYLIST)


"BUMP WENT THE STRINGS"(PLAYLIST)

"Concert From The Stars" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Silvetti

"Disco Symphony" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lightning

"Disco Extravaganza" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The George Bussey Experience

"That's The Meaning" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Beautiful Bend



 

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Something's Jumpin' In Your Shirt" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Malcolm McLaren with Lisa Marie



COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Something's Jumpin' In Your Shirt" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix
- Malcolm McLaren with Lisa Marie

 

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "More and More" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Captain Hollywood Project



COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"More and More" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Captain Hollywood Project

 

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "One More Time" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pet Shop Boys



COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"One More Time" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pet Shop Boys

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Pirana" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Adal-Scandy Super Band



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Pirana" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Adal-Scandy Super Band

 

ReStructure Mix Update (9/15/26): “Sixty-Nine" – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Brooklyn Express


Brooklyn Express is a disco group from Began Cekic along with Eric Durham and formulated an outline for medleys and covers of dance classics from the early and mid-70s. “Sixty-Nine” is their 1981 single which became one of the most notable for clubs at the time. This medley uses pieces of Jimmy “Bo” Horne’s “Spank” and a few other recognizable riffs from  tracks that shared the hot moments on dance floors. The approach is an early dub-like version focusing on the rhythmic and percussive parts of the song. The raw feel is the magic which works here along with the great musicians recreating a foundation for the pieces of existing recordings. This group was also co-produced by Fred Zarr who worked with Jacques Morali (Village People, The Ritchie Family).

I have taken the 12” versions of “Sixty-Nine” and have used the concept for a deeper dive in this ReStructure Mix. Taking a few more Jimmy “Bo’ Horne classics and placing them alongside this remix take the dance experience into another realm of disco fantasy.
 

tech-KNOW (PLAYLIST)


tech-KNOW (PLAYLIST)

"Catch The Rhythm (Universal Mood)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Caress

"It's Alright" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gino Soccio

"Vision Of The Future" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Segue

"Living On Video" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Trans - X


 

Sunday, September 13, 2026

LOVE AND ALL THAT MOVES (PLAYLIST)


LOVE AND ALL THAT MOVES (PLAYLIST)

"Love, What You've Done To Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Celi Bee

"I'm Starting Again" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Grace Kennedy

"I Feel Love Coming" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Modern Rocketry

"Sorcerer" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Norma Jean


 

Saturday, September 12, 2026

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Sixty-Nine" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Brooklyn Express



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Sixty-Nine" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Brooklyn Express

 

ReStructure Mix Update (9/12/26): “Future State" – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Future State


Future State is an Italian disco project from Celso Valli (Passengers, Tantra, V.I.S.A., Macho, Azoto, Laser, Nuggets) who has always left a production with his incredible mark of filling in rhythm with unforgettable instrumentation. “Future State” is a project from 1983 which has another unique sound and his ability to make a moment of dancing seem like a ritual. The technical reverberations of this piece are a mystical experience as Valli creates in a mild yet intense measure. The vocals have a touch of the 80s nu-wave edge with keyboards piercing as though they were an AI release on a vengeance. The track is one of his underground productions which immediately brings the 80’s synth-pop feel with more of his own magic.

I have taken the 12” version of “Future State” and reapplied the energy for this ReStructure Mix with a new layout. Using pieces of classic Kratwerk innovative riffs to fill in the direction of the futuristic edge.
 

DISCO TUNER (PLAYLIST)


DISCO TUNER (PLAYLIST)

"I Love My Radio" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Taffy

"On The Radio" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

"Happy Radio" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Edwin Starr

"Maccaroni Radio" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Eddy Trauba & M.M. Greco


 

Friday, September 11, 2026

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Future State" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Future State



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Future State" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Future State

 

ReStructure Mix Update (9/11/26): “Open The Secret Door" – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Masquerade


Masquerade is Boris Midney's fourth project - who took the disco sound and created a sound all his making. With music elements arranged in an artistic and raw manner. When a beautiful string and piano interlude could suddenly open a wall of bongos and percussion. His work was magic at a time when disco music was at its creative peak. “Open The Secret Door” comes from his project titled Masquerade - a discofied interpretation of the tale, Pinocchio. This version with a disco edge outlining the funkiness of the puppet as he is carved by his master and eventually discovers his way to becoming a real human boy throughout his disco adventure. “Open The Secret Door” is the finale where Midney takes the tale and puts an ending where it is all art becoming life. His orchestrations here are a bit subtle and less symphonic as it outlines the story in a raw but creative manner.

I have taken the album version of “Open The Secret Door” and placed it with care as it is from one of my favorite producers, arrangers and groups of the disco era and played it out in a new ReStructure Mix. There is a new rhythm track assisting the groove and a few new segments added for the retelling of this great disco track.
 

WEEKEND TRACKS: MUNICH MACHINE (PLAYLIST)


WEEKEND TRACKS: MUNICH MACHINE (PLAYLIST)

"Munich Machine Medley" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Munich Machine

"Party Light" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Munich Machine

"A Whiter Shade of Pale" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Munich Machine introducing Chris Bennett

"La Nuit Blanche" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Munich Machine


 

Thursday, September 10, 2026

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Wildfire" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Time Bandits



COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Wildfire" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Time Bandits

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Open The Secret Door" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Masquerade



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Open The Secret Door" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Masquerade

 

ReStructure Mix Update (9/10/26): “Dirty Talk ‘92" – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Klein and M.B.O.

 


Klein and M.B.O. is an Italo-disco project from the early 80s led by Mario Boncaldo and Tony Carrasco. The presence of their dance floor hit “Dirty Talk” from 1982 is a point of direction on where innovative dance was headed. This piece created a percolating rhythmic outline with elements influenced by bands like Kraftwerk smoked out of the concoction. “Dirty Talk” became a fascination more than anything and helped shift the influence of house music to a spark. “Dirty Talk ‘92” is a more hard-beat cover of the song in a fierce drum foundation to rock the energy in a new way. It is in some ways a techno approach with a Belgium Beat influence. The new production from Anthony Mannino and Ralphie Dee is a fantastic new application which makes a new stance for the song itself.

I have taken the 12” remix of “Dirty Talk ‘92” using both the “‘92 version " and " to work out a new take for this ReStructure Mix. I have forever pounded those drums again for a new outline and also added more of the original pieces from the original to give it a new resonance.

duped: In Love (PLAYLIST)


duped: In Love (PLAYLIST)

"Fools Are Friendly" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Xclusiv

"You Fooled Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Grey and Hanks

"Shinin'" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gregg Diamond's Hardware

"(They Call Me The) Queen Of Fools" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jessica Williams



 

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

COMING SOON! (EDITION 9/9/26): "Piraña" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Adal-Scandy Super Band



COMING SOON! (EDITION 9/9/26):
"Piraña" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Adal-Scandy Super Band

 

ReStructure Mix Update (9/9/26): “Playing With Love" – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Chapter One


Chapter One is Danny Rodriguez, Steve Muñoz, Martin Rodriguez and Dana Laguna - formerly titled Stop with the big high-energy single “Wake Up” from 1985. “Playing With Love” is a single released in 1987 and produced by Martin Rodriguez. This track has a Latin edge which makes it pump along with its house bass track and segments emulating an electric Flamenco sound. Dana Laguna leads it on vocals and is a playful dance number which gives off a touch of Miami-freestyle in a delicate way. It is one of the singles from an independent dance label which made playlists with Miami dance in focus. The rolling bass and Latin style keyboards give this one an instant rush for the 80s and also makes waves for the boys who brought us the classic “Wake Up”.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub of “Playing With Love” and laid out pieces and parts for a new ReStructure Mix. I have added more of the percussion riffs over places where another riff was needed and also extended their verses.
 

Trois chanteront: HARLOW (PLAYLIST)


Trois chanteront: HARLOW (PLAYLIST)

"Movie Queen" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Harlow

"On The Road To Mandalay" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Harlow

"Moonlight" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Harlow

"Take Off" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Harlow


 

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Playing With Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chapter One



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Playing With Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chapter One

 

ReStructure Mix Update (9/8/26): “Dress You Up" – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Madonna


Madonna built a stage for herself during the early 80s and a career which lasts to the day. Her second project titled “Like A Virgin” from 1984 was another big surprise album full of singles which sparked her fame even further. The production by Nile Rogers (Chic, Sister Sledge, Diana Ross) is a synth-pop layout which gives a complete sound working alongside Madonna’s enthusiastic vocal treatment. “Dress You Up” is one of Madonna’s big pop-hits and was another double play for her playful manner. This number is clever in lyrics and also the fast moving arrangement where each verse and chorus is closer to a home stretch. It builds like a new sound for the 80s time period and is one of her most memorable moments once again.

I have taken the 12” single remixes of “Dress You Up” and realigned the powerful outline for a new ReStructure Mix. I have used more of the lyrics in place for new breaks and worked to make this another sensual approach for Madonna.
 

Love and BPMs (PLAYLIST)


Love and BPMs (PLAYLIST)

"Stay With Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - India

"Girl In The 80s" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - France Joli

"He's Just A Runaway" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sister Sledge

"Helping Myself" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kendra


 

Monday, September 7, 2026

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Sixty-Nine" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Brooklyn Express



COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Sixty-Nine" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Brooklyn Express

 

WANTS AND NEEDS (PLAYLIST)


WANTS AND NEEDS (PLAYLIST)

"Gimme Some" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jimmy 'Bo' Horne

"Save Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Silver Convention

"Fever" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sylvester

"Music Is All You Need" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - THP


 

Sunday, September 6, 2026

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "'Future State" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Future State



COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Future State" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Future State

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Dress You Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Madonna



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Dress You Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Madonna

 

ReStructure Mix Update (9/6/26): “Turn Up The Power" – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – N-Trance


N-Trance is a British techno/Euro-dance band featuring Dale Longworth, Kevin O'Toole and Rachel McFarlane. The single titled “Turn Up The Power” is their 1994 release and is a cross between techno and rave elements over a house bass beat. It is one of the pieces which pair out the distance of genres of dance music during the 90s. This fast moving number gives off the rolling bass which keeps the energy piercing onto the dance floor in a mild and ambient delivery. I have always placed this one in the peak sets where the techno pulsating rhythm needs a slight relaxing moment where dancers can find their energy to release again.

I have taken the 12” versions of “Turn Up The Power” and reworked the striking keyboards and bass into a new ReStructure Mix. I have added portions of “Pulstar” by Mc Lane Explosion into the mix to give a new direction for the energy and theme here.
 

Women Singing In The Key Of Life (PLAYLIST)


Women Singing In The Key Of  Life (PLAYLIST)

"Gloria" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Laura Branigan

"J'ai Deux Amours (Two Loves Have I)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Phylicia Allen

"Street Life" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Crusaders

"Flashback" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rozalin Woods


 

Saturday, September 5, 2026

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