Il Genio

Italian electropop duo composed of Gianluca De Rubertis and Alessandra Contini; debut album released in 2008.

Gianluca De Rubertis and Alessandra Contini form a Pugliese electropop duo. Gianluca was previously the keyboardist of Studiodavoli (mentioned in reviews). Their single "Pop Porno" (2008) achieved mainstream visibility via internet buzz and TV exposure; their second album, "Vivere negli anni X" (2010), was noted by reviewers as musically more refined but commercially less successful than their debut.

Il Genio is an Italian electropop duo formed by Gianluca De Rubertis and Alessandra Contini. Reviews praise their 60s-inspired, Shibuya-kei-tinged sound and vocal interplay but show mixed reactions to mainstream appeal. 'Pop Porno' was a high-profile 2008 single; 'Vivere negli anni X' (2010) received critical appreciation but limited commercial success.

For:Fans of electropop, 1960s-inspired pop, Shibuya-kei, and Italian indie pop.