Soul-Funk

Enrico Fierro, known as Milord, a daytime engineer and researcher of human mind states during dreaming, has collaborated for years with Periodica Records and co-produced projects such as Danger Boys and Space Garage. In “Perfect Crime”, he presents a nostalgic vision of twilight synth-pop, capturing an urban landscape alive at night and in constant motion, blending street soul and echoes of classic house with textured synths, 808 patterns, and subtle new wave influences.

Transversales Disques proudly presents PANORAMA Vol. 2, another deep dive into rare French soundtracks, Library music, and instrumental oddities that have largely remained untouched by reissues or compilations.This curated selection features 11 forgotten gems recorded between 1968 and 1980. It showcases the brilliance of celebrated maestros like Francis Lai, Karl-Heinz Schäfer, Eric Demarsan and Jean-Claude Petit, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with unsung composers such as Oswald d'Andréa, and Jean-Louis Bucchi. Embark on a cinematic journey brimming with moody string arrangements, funky flanged drums, signature French basslines, and deeply dramatic atmospheres.Deluxe Tip-On jacket LP with printed innersleeves Including exclusive and extensive liner notes. Vinyl Only / No Digital

MERIDIO originates from an idea by Gerardo Frisina and a collaboration forged over the years with Francesco Borrelli, a sound engineer, musician and performer who has shaped Gerardo’s recordings for the last ten years and more. It embodies the natural evolution and fulfillment of a shared journey, a dedicated pursuit of sound and vision, and a creative dialogue where concept and execution become one.“Meridio” primarily defines the project’s geographical roots: Francesco, from Naples, and Gerardo, with ties to southern Calabria, carry a Mediterranean sensibility that emerges organically, not as a mere reference but as an attitude: a sense of fluid rhythm, a constant tension between order and improvisation, between elegance and instinct. The titles of the two tracks included on this 7-inch single – ‘Partenope’ and ‘Ligea’, muses and symbols of the Mediterranean Sea – draw on mythological imagery and further reinforce the connection to a profound cultural dimension.The result is a dense yet layered sound that openly embraces the funk and progressive aesthetics of the 70s and 80s, reprocessing them in a contemporary spirit; a language effortlessly moving between arrangement and production, between timbral exploration and rhythmic immediacy.

After the success of "Bar Mediterraneo", Nu Genea return with "People Of The Moon", expanding their sound into a broader, more exploratory dimension.Sung across multiple languages (Neapolitan, Arabic, English, Spanish, and Portuguese), the album weaves together diverse influences, from Afro-Cuban rhythms and Anatolian textures to highlife, flamenco, and bossa nova, all filtered through the duo’s distinct Italian perspective."Sciallà", released in 2025, offered an early glimpse into this direction: looking up at the giant mirror ball above us, we catch reflections of our best selves, realizing that "People Of The Moon" is not an imagined cosmic species, but a dimension within us all.A quiet resilience runs throughout the record, never loud or triumphant, but rooted in persistence. This sense of motion defines "Onenon", where Tom Misch shapes a Mediterranean brit-funk groove recalling the basslines of Pino D’Angiò. In "Acelera", María José Llergo channels the urge to chase the moon as if it were an unattainable ideal, in this Andalusian-tinged track featuring her vocals (also present in "Celavì"), supported by flamenco palmas that bring a languid yet propulsive feel.With its driving momentum, "Puleza" recalls the spirit of "Nuova Napoli", enriched by vintage synths and expansive delays, while Fabiana Martone embodies another of the album’s “lunar dwellers.”

Original Funk Band from Paris With just three years on the scene, Jéroboam is already considered as one of the most exciting and essential new voices in contemporary soul funk.A true manifesto for live music and the dancefloor, this 11-piece live machine hits the stage like a juggernaut and doesn’t just play funk, they live and breathe it. After a slew of certified underground classic releases on Space Grapes and Chuwanaga which have been supported worldwide by tastemakers and connoisseurs, Jéroboam is now presenting its long awaited first LP on Favorite Recordings.From boogie-funk to 2-step soul crossover, Jéroboam delivers 8 heartelf songs, combining razor-sharp compositions with genuine and relatable lyrics. Achieving such an exciting and challenging piece of work is the outcome of a long and inspiring process started more than 10 years ago in Paris.From their early beginnings on the local scene, the core musicians of Jéroboam thrived on their mutual love for funk music under the name and concept of Echoes Of. Building on these successful experiences and expanding its line up over the years, the band has been able to sharpen its sound, craft a distinctive crossover identity and create its own original music under a brand new entity : Jéroboam.This momentum culminates in their debut full-length album, set for release in june 2026 on Favorite Recordings, a defining moment for one of Europe’s most vital modern funk acts.

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