Klimt 1918

The Profile

Klimt 1918 are an Italian alternative rock/shoegaze band from Rome, formed in 1999 by brothers Marco and Paolo Soellner. Known for blending 80s new wave textures, shoegaze layers, and emotive rock, they released Undressed Momento (2003), Dopoguerra (2005), Just in Case We’ll Never Meet Again (2008), and the double album Sentimentale Jugend (2016) via Prophecy Productions.

Formed in Rome, Italy; active since 1999. Members cited in DeBaser reviews include Marco Soellner (vocals, guitar), Paolo Soellner (drums), Francesco Conte (guitar), and Davide Pesola (bass). Public discography highlights: Undressed Momento (2003), Dopoguerra (2005), Just in Case We’ll Never Meet Again (2008), Sentimentale Jugend (2016, double album). Associated with Prophecy Productions. Stylistic evolution noted from early gothic/atmospheric rock with metal roots toward shoegaze, post-rock, and 80s new wave influences.

Five DeBaser reviews trace Klimt 1918’s path from Undressed Momento to Dopoguerra and the shoegaze-tinged Just in Case We’ll Never Meet Again, plus a charged live set in Rome. The writing highlights 80s new wave guitars, shoegaze layers, and Marco Soellner’s emotive vocals. Themes of melancholy, distance, and the ‘cassette generation’ recur. Overall sentiment is highly favorable.