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Whodamanny

Onda Biloba

Periodica

Raffaele Arcella, known under the moniker Whodamanny, is a hyper-prolific producer and remixer who has been active for many years within the independent underground electronic scene and beyond. Closely associated with the Neapolitan label Periodica Records, he has released and co-produced numerous projects, and since 2023 he has been curating his own imprint, Biloba, conceived as a platform to carry forward the legacy of the Latin Italo-disco trend that marked many Italian productions from the late 1980s through the 1990s. "Onda Biloba" stands as a kind of album - compilation, bringing together the results of Arcella’s ongoing exploration in recent years - both in stylistic development and studio experimentation. The record offers a diverse and vibrant selection, shifting between potential dancefloor bangers and more laid-back, downbeat digressions for blue-hour moments. Did we mention the absolutely pinging cover art too?? Bellisimo!

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Matt says: Vibrant and upbeat moments of disco, proto-house and boogie from a contemporary Neapolitan legend. With beautifully pinging record sleeve you'll want on your bedroom wall. What's not to love?

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A1. Suavemente
A2. Loca Loca
A3. Mi Amor
A4. No Sé

B1. Muovete Ya (Bailando)
B2. Placebo
B3. Sambar
B4. En Tu Brazos

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Whodamanny

Placebo / Loca Loca

Periodica

After launching his own record label Biloba, Raffaele Arcella, aka Whodamanny, returns to Periodica with a limited-edition double tracker infused with unmistakable Italo-disco vibes and a Latin touch.

“Placebo” and “Loca Loca” deliver rhythm with depth, reminding us how vacations can feel like a fleeting illusion of escape from reality—and how much nostalgia lingers in the memories of summer nightlife.

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Matt says: There's definitely summat in the water in Naples. It seems like EVERYONE is a musician! Whodamanny is actually an integral part of West Hill studios - Periodica's recording base. So between recording and mixing all the other sick artists in his locale, he runs solo here with a vibrant double header touching on Latin and Italo vibes. What a ledge!

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A. Placebo
B. Loca Loca

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The Funkin' Machine

Allerta Meteo

Periodica

A singular group of experts issues a notice of extraordinary urgency in the vicinity of various atmospheric phenomena, which are partially localized and, above all, of high intensity. Yet the sun shines with strength over the Neapolitan favela. 'Allerta Meteo' is the first album of sparkling sonics by The Funkin' Machine Collective and the newest release of Periodica Records? Pegaso Series, comprising a cross-section of jazz and funk sounds, with bright colors that are good for any season, whether rain or shine. The voice of Andres Balbucea - the binding soul of the opera - is supported by the unmistakable flow of Speaker Cenzou during the vibrant ''L'ora d'o Groove'', accompanied by the performances of Roberto Porzio on the synthesizers, Alessio Pignorio and Riccardo Betteghella on the guitars, Vincenzo Lamagna bass guitar, Andrea De Fazio drums, Paolo Bianconcini on percussions, and the extraordinary participation of Pietro Santangelo in the cinematic ''Django'' and Jeroen Verberne on Trombone in ''Rafiki''. An authentic wave of warm notes destined to overwhelm the most observant listener, the first-hour followers, and all the citizens.

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1. Prufesso
2. Django (Fischio)
3. Rafiki
4. Allerta Meteo
5. Affittacamere
6. Ll'ora Do Groove
7. Pataturk

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Milord

Delta Waves Dimension

Periodica

There's no shortage of heat emanating from the Neapolitan scene right now, and Periodica's latest must have masterpiece comes from the expanded mind of E. Fierro, otherwise known as Space Garage and Mystic Jungle Tribe member Milord. Switching up the format for spectacular 7" to luxurious LP, the Italian keeps the palate reassuringly spacey, tripping us out with library-style synthesis, twisted space echo and killer funk arte facts. Ambient opener "Mnemonic Induction" chimes wonderfully with the retro-futurist sleeve art, bringing to mind Superman's Fortress of Solitude or that trippy crystalline bit in Bill & Ted. "Onironauta" introduces rhythm in the most syrupy cosmic style, serving up spaced out slow mo complete with churning sequencers and tasty FX. We take another plunge into the symphonic and synthetic with the soundscaping of "Sub-aquatic level" before "Virus Of Time" takes us on a subtle glide through sparkling circuitry and dub delay. Flipping the disc, we're instantly unhinged by the library-styled techno of "The Glass Maze", scattershot electro of "Third Layer" and deliriously disorienting synth squelch of "Static Rain". All that remains is for "False Awake" to fling us through an interdimensional portal of sleek sequencing, proggy tones and tripped out FX and we're entirely enlightened by another amazing Periodica release.

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Patrick says: Naples in the house! The Italian city is totally killing it at the moment, dominating our staff picks with releases from Nu Guinea, Mystic Jungle Tribe, Space Garage and Whodamanny. Now Milord goes solo on Periodica with a killer LP of spaced out sounds, proggy electro funk and A-grade cosmic. As usual, it's buy on sight tackle.