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 "We are made of the same stuff dreams, emotions, and feelings are made of."

 "After listening to this record, perhaps we can all think and say as well; I am a beautiful tree."

This stunning debut album by Grandi Insegne Il Grande Allibratore offers an emotional journey through feelings and self-discovery. Nicola Cancellieri's songwriting explores deep insecurities and the longing to find a place to belong. Combining pop, folk, jazz, and indie with a rebellious energy, the record encourages embracing imperfections and celebrating self-worth. Listen to this heartfelt debut and experience a powerful blend of emotion and musical fusion!

 Elisa Sandrini is an intelligent person. She proves it with her 9 well-crafted songs, like the tick-tock of a Swiss watch.

 Elisa’s tracks are equally sinuous and unpredictable, with rhythms reminiscent of waltzes, or Irish jigs, or pop madrigals for chill-out moments.

Elisa Sandrini, an Italian singer-songwriter from Emilia, offers a well-crafted and intelligent album blending prog folk elements with pop madrigals. Her music is emotionally rich and unpredictable, featuring rhythms like waltzes and Irish jigs. The album 'Come un tic tac' showcases her musical curiosity and challenges expectations with its sinuous arrangements. The reviewer appreciates the emotional depth and the clever construction of the songs. Listen to Elisa Sandrini’s 'Come un tic tac' and experience a fresh prog folk journey today!

 Lights that embrace us with pleasure are surely in the tracks sung in English, where the artist manages to express herself better.

 Nathalie falters with the tracks in Italian, particularly in 'Tra le labbra,' a boring track that feels like it lasts an eternity.

Nathalie's 'Into The Flow' is a musically rich album balancing light and shadow with a strong English-language presence. The production is impeccable, aided by Francesco Zampaglione, while the multi-instrumentalist artist shines in arrangement. However, Nathalie's vocal performance is inconsistent, especially on Italian tracks which lack the album's otherwise captivating flow. Listen to Nathalie's 'Into The Flow' to experience a unique blend of moods and sounds—discover which tracks shine the brightest!

 Praino is indeed an Italian singer-songwriter, but with roots beyond the Channel.

 Praino ideally picks up the baton from his fellow countryman and... brings to mind with imagination an artist who made a significant piece of Italian pop history.

PRAINO’s debut album 'Il disco di Praino' showcases a unique fusion of British pop and Italian reggae influences. The reviewer highlights the artist's clever nods to Morrissey and The Smiths, combined with a playful Italian touch reminiscent of Rino Gaetano. Despite the geographic and cultural differences, Praino effectively blends these inspirations into an original indie pop experience with meaningful roots. Listen to PRAINO’s unique blend of British and Italian indie pop on 'Il disco di Praino' today!

 Uomo europeo is certainly a reactionary album, insofar as the artist uses classical music as a point of departure, but not as a destination.

 Pop and classical intertwine well. In "Foglia" and "Zum Arabischen Coffee Baum," the experiment reaches its peak.

Matteo Perifano’s album Uomo Europeo creatively merges classical music traditions with modern pop song structures. Drawing inspiration from Central European classics and artists like Battiato and Branduardi, the album achieves a pleasant blend of baroque and contemporary sounds. Standout tracks like "Foglia" and "Zum Arabischen Coffee Baum" highlight the successful experimentation with rhythm and dynamics. This album marks a promising direction in Italian music’s exploration of post-classical pop. Listen to Uomo Europeo and experience a unique blend of classical elegance and modern pop innovation.

 Mac & The Bee are among the many attempting to ensure that the fusion of rock and electronics makes sense.

 This album is an Italian electro rock gem not to be missed.

Mac & The Bee's album One Of The Two successfully blends ’90s electro rhythms with indie and krautrock influences to craft a refreshed electro rock sound. The band pays homage to electronic pioneers while ensuring the fusion remains vibrant and relevant. This self-produced Italian album stands out as a notable contribution to contemporary electro rock. Listen to Mac & The Bee’s One Of The Two and experience a vibrant fusion of electro beats and indie rock!

 The music of Elephants is anything but Italian. It feels international.

 Elephantine in the sense that it certainly stands well above many albums currently coming out of the Italian indie scene.

De Grinpipol's album Elephants is a self-produced work from Sardinia that transcends Italian music boundaries with an international indie sound. The album carries the eccentric spirit of Brooklyn bands like MGMT and reflects influences from the New York indie scene. It is praised for its substance and stands out among Italian indie releases. The single 'Something high, something low' exemplifies the album's quality. Listen to De Grinpipol's Elephants and experience a fresh, internationally flavored indie sound from Italy.

 The music flows. To be clear. Unadorned indie pop rock.

 Texts that are never banal, brimming with energy, vitality, and a desire to live life to the fullest.

The June Key, aka Giancarlo Sabatti Fausti, launches his debut album K with a rich blend of indie pop rock featuring acoustic bass, guitars, and energetic lyrics. His background across various professions enriches his music with vivid storytelling and authentic emotions. K offers catchy melodies reminiscent of beloved Italian pop acts but infused with an alternative indie vibe. The album's strength lies in its uplifting message and thoughtful words, showcasing the artist's sensitivity and broad vocabulary. Listen to The June Key's debut album K and experience fresh indie pop rock with soulful lyrics and catchy tunes!

 Ilenia shows she can make it her own, handling such an imposing song without stumbling.

 Her stories are about life, where one day everything goes well, and the next day it’s a mess.

Ilenia Romano's album 'Fari contro' blends five unreleased original tracks with five covers from iconic Italian pop artists. The album demonstrates her ability to reinterpret classics while sharing personal and universal stories through her own songs. Supported by notable Italian music professionals, the sound strikes a balance between modern and classical pop. The reviewer praises the artist's confident handling of challenging covers and her emotional sincerity in original compositions. Listen to Ilenia Romano’s 'Fari contro' and experience a fresh take on Italian pop classics fused with heartfelt originals.

 The sounds bring back images seen during the days spent in the intensive care unit, when consciousness would flicker in and out while coming out of a medically-induced coma.

 A beautiful album to be listened to with attention to the lyrics, a sort of cut and paste of memories and flashes from the 'comatose' period.

DALVIVO's album Scenes From Afar is a therapeutic collection of folk-pop songs created by Federico Bessone during his rehabilitation after a coma. The album blends melancholic themes with uplifting violin arrangements, offering a deeply personal reflection through music. It invites listeners to engage closely with its autobiographical lyrics, borne from fragmented memories and emotional recovery. Listen to DALVIVO's Scenes From Afar and experience a heartfelt journey of healing and hope through folk-pop music.