When music feels like memory, it carries a special kind of magic. That’s the space DJ Momotaro is carving out with his debut release “Neon Heat” (feat. Vessa) [Radio Edit], a track that radiates with the glow of the past while pulsing firmly in the present. The German producer has long been influenced by the aesthetics and emotions of the 1980s—cassette tapes, chrome edges, and the undeniable warmth of analog synths—but what makes his sound different is that it isn’t simply about retro revival. It’s about channeling lived experiences into sonic form, a way of bringing moments of memory to life again through music.
“Neon Heat” is a perfect example of that vision. Vessa’s voice, raw and piercing, cuts right through the luminous layers of synths, while driving beats keep the track moving forward like headlights down a neon-lit highway. It’s a song for those who live by night, for anyone who feels nostalgia tugging at them like a ghost from 1983 but still wants to lose themselves on today’s dance floor. There’s an intimacy in how the production balances sleek precision with warmth, a reminder that even the most polished club tracks can still feel human at their core.
Released through his own label, Momodisco Records, “Neon Heat” is more than just a debut single—it’s a statement of intent. DJ Momotaro isn’t interested in surface-level trends or nostalgia for its own sake. Instead, he’s creating a world where Italo Disco, spacesynth, and modern retro-inspired sound blend into something personal, cinematic, and deeply emotive. It’s a track that invites you not only to dance, but also to remember—whether it’s nights that never happened or ones you can’t quite forget.
With “Neon Heat,” DJ Momotaro has stepped out of the background and into his own spotlight. And if this first release is any indication, it’s only the beginning of a glowing journey.
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