Discomania / Jazz Carnival

Calibro 35 unleash a limited 7” feat Piero Umiliani’s Italo-Cosmic-Disco classic “Discomania” and Azymuth Brazilian-Disco stormer Jazz Carnival on the B-side Calibro 35 continue their journey into the world of cinematic jazz-disco-funk with the release of a new 7" featuring two afro-disco stormers. On the A side Calibro 35 deliver an heavily afro-funk infused version of Piero Umiliani’s Italo-Cosmic-Disco classic “Discomania” while on the flip side the Milanese band drop an equally explosive B-side with their own reinterpretation of Brazialian-Disco hit “Jazz Carnival” by Azymuth. Both songs are taken from the highly anticipated new album “Exploration” that drop June 06 worldwide via Record Kicks. The 7” is limited to 500 copies worldwide and is an instant’s collector item.

Described by Rolling Stone as "the most fascinating, retro-maniac and genuine thing that has happened to Italy in the past few years," Milan-based Calibro 35 enjoy a worldwide reputation as one of the coolest independent bands around. Active since 2007, during their long career, they 1 have been sampled by Dr. Dre on Compton ("One Shot One Kill" feat. Snoop Dogg), Jay-Z ("Picasso Baby"), The Child of Lov & Damon Albarn ("One Day"), and Demigodz ("The Summer Of Sam"). They 2 have played major venues and festivals all over Europe, and as unique musicians, they have collaborated with, among others, PJ Harvey, Mike Patton, John Parish, Stewart Copeland, and Rokia Traoré.