Modwheelmood

Modwheelmood is the solo project of Italian multi-instrumentalist Alessandro Cortini (born 1976). Cortini moved to Los Angeles in 1999, joined Nine Inch Nails as a keyboardist in 2005, and released several EPs including the Pearls to Pigs series.

First EPs appeared in the early 2000s (the duo Gift/ ? EP in 2003), Enemies & Immigrants (2007) and the Pearls to Pigs trilogy (volumes released in 2007–2008) are discussed in the DeBaser review. Collaborations and remix work with Trent Reznor are mentioned in the review.

DeBaser's review by beso presents Modwheelmood as the solo project of Alessandro Cortini, tracing growth from early EPs to the Pearls to Pigs trilogy. The review highlights a blend of electronic and rock influences, notes Cortini's role with Nine Inch Nails, and praises several tracks across Volumes 1 and 2. Overall judgement is positive, seeing clear artistic maturation.

For:Fans of electronic, industrial and alternative rock; listeners of Nine Inch Nails and synth-driven indie