Denovo

The Profile

Denovo are a Sicilian (Italian) new wave/pop-rock group known for an elegant, eclectic sound. They released four albums between 1985 and 1989; their final album, Venuti dalle Madonie a cercar carbone, was produced by Franco Battiato. Afterward, Mario Venuti and Luca Madonia pursued solo careers.

Sicilian Italian MusicGroup influenced by the New Wave; four albums released 1985–1989; final album produced by Franco Battiato; vocals shared by Mario Venuti and Luca Madonia.

One review celebrates Denovo’s elegant, eclectic pop-rock rooted in the Italian New Wave. It spotlights their 1985–1989 run, culminating in Venuti dalle Madonie a cercar carbone, produced by Franco Battiato. Vocals alternate between Mario Venuti and Luca Madonia, with tuneful, immediate tracks. After this album, Venuti and Madonia pursued solo careers.