Brothers in Law

The Profile

Brothers in Law are an Italian band from Pesaro whose 2013 debut embraced jangle pop, new wave and shoegaze with a strong melodic vein. Their follow-up Raise expanded the palette with richer arrangements, added bass, and more prominent guitars, continuing a collaboration with the We Were Never Being Boring label.

Origin: Pesaro, Italy. Debut album: Hard Times for Dreamers (2013). Follow-up: Raise (released after a three-year gap), continuing work with We Were Never Being Boring. Sound spans jangle pop, new wave, shoegaze, and dreamier territories. Line-up additions for Raise included bassist Lorenzo Musto. Guitarist Nicola Lampredi is a member of both Brothers in Law and Be Forest.

Two DeBaser reviews trace Brothers in Law from their 2013 debut’s jangle/new wave–tinged dream pop to the fuller, richer textures of Raise. The band is rooted in Pesaro, with ties to Be Forest and the WWNBB label. Reviewers highlight ethereal lightness, melody, and a step toward dreamier territories, aided by added bass and more prominent guitars. Overall reception is positive.