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FLIES 076LP
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$40.00
PREORDER
RELEASE DATE: 6/5/2026
"Five years after their radiant debut UFO Bar, Italian cinematic funksters Banda Maje are back with Costa Sud to take listeners deeper into their land of 'Salifornia' -- a Southern province of sun-drenched coastlines and decaying buildings where dreams of exotic escapism sprout and bloom. Once again, behind the eight tracks in the album -- and behind the wheel of the fiery red Alfasud on the cover -- is composer and keyboardist Peppe Maiellano. He has meticulously tailored each piece to his virtuoso partners in crime: a 'family' of exuberant musicians spread between Salerno and Naples, all bound by deep-rooted ties to the region and a shared belief in the grit of independent artistry. The Costa Sud (South Coast) imagined by Banda Maje is a shimmering ribbon of sun-baked asphalt stretched between the sea and the ancient pine forests of the Gulf of Salerno. It is a land of enchanting but wounded places, where the grace of Ancient Greek civilization sits in a restless silence alongside the scars of rampant building and neglect. Conceived and recorded entirely in Southern Italy, the album nevertheless looks beyond the horizon. While Neapolitan funk and golden-age Italian soundtracks remain the double helix of the band's DNA, this album welcomes new influences from across the ocean, weaving Italy, Brazil, Africa, and contemporary sounds into its unique vision of the 'global South.'"
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FLIES 062EP
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"Following the cinematic jazz-funk of Ufo Bar (2021), Banda Maje are back, ready to take you on another sonic journey across Salifornia -- and beyond. Their new 7" single via Four Flies offers an exciting glimpse into the expanded horizons of Banda Maje, serving as a prelude to their sophomore album, Costa Sud. Peppe Maiellano -- the band's composer and mastermind -- has further refined his unique Mediterranean sound. A deep connection to Italian and Neapolitan roots remains, as evidenced in the heartfelt cover of Peppino di Capri's 1981 track, 'Mo?' on Side A. Maiellano keeps things simple, staying faithful to the original, yet manages to freshen the track for today's listeners, making the lyrics resonate with his compelling vocal rendition. But Maiellano has also embraced new influences, particularly Brazilian music, as showcased in the infectious '(Roda De) Samba Maje' on Side B. This roda-de-samba version of the upcoming album track 'Samba Maje,' a collaboration with the Amor Pela Roda group featuring Antonio Motuori on percussion and Pasquale Del Solio on cavaquinho, gives listeners a taste of Maiellano's vision for Costa Sud -- a 'music of the South' that transcends geographical and time boundaries, bridging Italy, Brazil, Africa, and contemporary vibes."
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