Science fiction is one of the most difficult literary genres to practice, especially novels, because the world to tell often does not exist.

 Italian science fiction is no less valid than that written in other countries; however, the literary genre is in decline, while cinematic SF is thriving.

This friendly interview with Piero Schiavo Campo reveals his evolution from astrophysicist to celebrated sci-fi author. He discusses his inspirations, the role of science in his writing, and the experimental nature of his works blending fairy tales with science fiction. Campo also offers thoughtful insights on the current Italian SF landscape and the challenges the genre faces in the era of cinematic dominance. His deep scientific knowledge enriches his narrative approach, making this a compelling read for lovers of intelligent SF. Discover Piero Schiavo Campo's unique blend of science and storytelling—read the full interview and explore his award-winning novels now!

 From the very first notes of the opening track 'Civil of You Stranger,' the band’s style becomes apparent: acoustic guitar sounds blend with hints of electric parts, marked by Jess Roden’s voice.

 'Country Home' is a great album not recognized as it deserves.

Bronco's 1970 debut album 'Country Home' mixes folk, blues, and rock, led by Jess Roden and Robbie Blunt. Featuring a blend of acoustic and electric guitars, the album balances dreamy English psychedelia with powerful guitar-driven rock. Noted for its strong live reputation, the studio work remains subtle and atmospheric. Though the band released two more albums, 'Country Home' is regarded as their best and most deserving of recognition. Listen to Bronco’s 'Country Home' and explore this overlooked classic blending folk, blues, and rock from 1970!

 A journey where instead of walking one perhaps crawls, and one crawls with the sensation of levitating above the music.

 Heavy guitars that slowly deform in the tracks, an antimatter cake where the catchy motif is there, but it spreads like blood in water.

Usnea’s 2013 debut album presents a unique take on doom metal, mixing sludge and black metal influences with atmospheric moments. The record offers heavy, melancholic riffs and nostalgic melodies. Its compact, monolithic production highlights the band’s maturity. The album is a haunting and immersive experience, praised for its emotional depth and musical craftsmanship. Dive into Usnea’s immersive doom metal world—listen to their debut and experience heavy, atmospheric soundscapes like never before.

 The effect is devastating.

 An album without a specific genre reference, but above all, the forceful manifestation of what can be considered an expressive urgency.

His Electro Blue Voice's Mental Hoop delivers a devastating mix of kraut-rock-inspired repetition and post-punk intensity. The album juxtaposes traditional tracks with bursts of fury and noisy punk energy. It defies clear genre classification and builds on the wild nature introduced by its predecessor, Ruthless Sperm. The project asserts a unique, expressive voice in the experimental music scene. Listen to Mental Hoop now and dive into His Electro Blue Voice's intense genre-blending soundscape!

 A dawn monstrance introduces the monumental title-track.

 Western dynamism and Eastern stasis fused into enigmatic diadems where images of the Past and the Future flash and intertwine endlessly.

Thom Brennan's Mountains offers a delicately crafted ambient experience characterized by Levantine harmonies and electronic textures. The album fuses Western dynamism with Eastern stasis, creating a cinematic and mystical soundscape. Key tracks feature ethereal drones and fluid percussion rhythms that evoke spiritual and ancestral imagery. The composition bears a subtle nod to Steve Roach's style while maintaining a unique enigmatic quality. Dive into Thom Brennan's Mountains and experience a mystical ambient journey filled with ethereal soundscapes and cinematic depth.

 Among the florets of these gospels and the unbridled psychedelia, the album definitely sounds like forest music to me.

 A lo-fi that is dust of honey, young choirs creating beams of light, branches letting them in with hints of rhythm on chants from the first dawn post-hangover.

Eola's album Dang, crafted over years by Edwin White, offers a unique mix of lo-fi psychedelic folk and blues with electronic influences. Its nature-inspired sound and intriguing melodies create a forest-like atmosphere. The album features a compelling blend of genres and an experimental yet inviting vibe. Although the reviewer had only one listen, several tracks left a lasting impression. Listen to Eola's Dang for a captivating journey through lo-fi psychedelic folk and blues melodies inspired by nature's serenity.

 The album talks about how even the most beautiful things that happen to us in life can turn into real nightmares.

 Staying down a little, in trouble, trying to understand and analyze the pain that strikes us is, in my opinion, the only way to get out of the darkest and hardest periods that life has in store.

Riccardo Gileno’s The Curse EP is a deeply emotional and well-crafted debut exploring the struggles and recovery from difficult life moments. The record features four evocative tracks blending folk and indie styles with smooth arrangements and intimate vocals. The review highlights the production quality and the maturity of Gileno’s songwriting, comparing his style to artists like Bon Iver and Damien Rice. The EP encourages reflection and hope through its evolving soundscapes. Listen to Riccardo Gileno’s The Curse EP to experience heartfelt folk-indie reflections and uplifting recovery anthems.

 The Gluts were born out of urgency, a need more from the gut than the head.

 When we write, the emotional factor is determinant, so perhaps the noise simply accompanies our emotions.

This review presents an exclusive five-question interview with Italian band The Gluts about their album 'Estasi'. The band discusses their origins, blending of post-punk and psychedelic influences, and emotional songwriting. They also highlight their relationship with Fuzz Club Records and share insights on Milan's music scene. Future plans include a European tour and new releases, promising an exciting 2018. Discover The Gluts' unique sound and plans—read the full interview and immerse yourself in 'Estasi' today!

 Pirata... became first an object of cult and then soon a rightly forgotten film.

 The film leaves room for many doubts that go beyond the work itself and concern different forms and currents of thought believed to be revolutionary but that instead paved the way for what was then presented... as the end of all ideals.

Paolo Ciaffi Ricagno's 1984 film Pirata is a unique but flawed cult sci-fi work combining dystopian and punk influences. While visually and thematically ambitious, it is often seen as forgettable and low quality. The film critiques both Western media culture and Soviet authoritarianism with a mix of grotesque and surreal imagery. Despite its shortcomings, the review suggests the film's content is worth examining for its cultural and ideological complexities. Discover the provocative world of Pirata—watch this cult sci-fi classic and explore its dark punk dystopia.

 If it makes you exclaim, 'Mecojoni!', then we are talking about a great movie; on the contrary, if the reaction is, 'E sticazzi?', then well, it's better to move on.

 Mark Gregory... objectively has zero charisma and zero appeal for a movie where perhaps a protagonist capable of rising to the occasion would have been enough to significantly raise the qualitative level.

Escape from the Bronx (1983) is a post-apocalyptic cult film directed by Enzo G. Castellari. While it excels in action sequences, setting, and soundtrack, the lead actor lacks charisma, which detracts from the film's overall impact. The movie contains strong social criticism about urban decay and institutional ghettoization, but is somewhat let down by recycled ideas. Despite its flaws, it holds value for fans of 80s Italian action cinema. Discover the cult classic Escape from the Bronx and explore its thrilling action and gritty urban themes!

 Mazzy Star is the tendril of a wisteria that wraps around the soul.

 A final of exquisite class... Hope is literally naked, inside us.

This review celebrates Mazzy Star's 1990 album She Hangs Brightly as a captivating and richly textured debut blending folk, psychedelia, and dream pop. It highlights the enchanting voice of Hope Sandoval and the artistic collaboration with David Roback. The album is praised for its hypnotic atmosphere and variety, with a special nod to standout tracks like the title track and Before I Sleep. Overall, the review deeply appreciates the album's intimate beauty and lasting influence. Listen to She Hangs Brightly now and immerse yourself in Mazzy Star's enchanting dream-folk world.

 An endless emotional flow; there’s no space, there’s no time.

 The title track... stands as the undisputed peak of the work.

Callisto's 2009 album Providence offers nearly seventy minutes of immersive post-metal music. Drawing influences from bands like Isis and Pelican, the album balances hypnotic calm and fierce intensity. Instrumental expanses are marked by progressive, psychedelic shifts and emotional depth. The title track is highlighted as a pinnacle moment, showcasing the band's dynamic range and mastery. Dive into Callisto's Providence and experience a captivating journey through the best of post-metal's emotional and progressive soundscape.

 The album... aims to be at the same time a manifestation of dissent against a capitalist and fascist drift of the political establishment and a call to a new opposition movement.

 Music - like any form of art - concretely represents the ideological content of significant segments of the society we live in.

Gnod’s 2017 album confronts the rise of authoritarianism and capitalist excess through a fusion of post-punk fury and experimental noise. Rooted in UK socio-political turmoil post-Brexit, the album channels raw dissent without nihilism. It stands as both musical statement and ideological manifesto urging opposition. The review highlights the band’s evolution and sharp conceptual focus. Musically and thematically, the album resonates strongly in a turbulent era. Explore Gnod’s fierce and uncompromising political punk statement – listen now and join the dissent.

 This record is worth gold when there might be a collapse among neutrino stars.

 Powerful and anthemic tracks that would make any melodic hardcore and pop-punk band of the last 25 years jealous at least.

The review praises Anxious' EP 'Carved' for its powerful and anthemic melodic hardcore and pop-punk tracks. It evokes teenage angst and punk attitude reminiscent of bands like Bad Religion and Fugazi. Despite being an EP, the production quality is commendable. The record is considered a top release of the year and highly recommended for fans of the genre. Listen to Anxious' Carved EP and dive into powerful melodic hardcore and punk anthems that capture raw teenage energy!

 FF061116 is divided into seven tracks that cross every frontier of experimentalism and shatter every barrier of sound.

 Sharp and edgy like a razor blade, obsessively compulsive in their repetitiveness, the music of Housewives lodges directly into your brain like a bullet fired at a speed of 1000 m/s.

Housewives' second album, FF061116, solidifies their position as a leading avant-garde act in the UK's alternative scene. Released by Rocket Recordings, the album channels late 70s New York no-wave and post-punk energy. Its seven tracks mix noise, drone, and post-hardcore elements with a sharp, repetitive intensity. The record is praised for its unorthodox sound and powerful impact. Comparisons include This Heat, Fugazi, and The Ex. Dive into Housewives' FF061116 to experience a cutting-edge blend of experimental and post-punk music firsthand!

 "The Bridge is a solid work without being particularly memorable."

 "You've given me the best of you, and now I need the rest of you."

Billy Joel's 1986 album The Bridge stands as a solid entry in his discography despite the challenging 80s pop-rock era. It features memorable tracks like "This Is the Time," "Baby Grand" with Ray Charles, and "Code of Silence" with Cindy Lauper. The review highlights Joel's varied musical influences and notable guest appearances, while acknowledging some dated production choices and filler songs. Overall, it praises the album’s musical craftsmanship and heartfelt storytelling. Listen to Billy Joel's The Bridge and discover its rich melodies and iconic collaborations today!

 The love for the Bemba roots in Emeli has had a good effect on the continuation of her career.

 Breathing Underwater... is an easy soulful catch and soft as you like, for the melody.

This review awards Emeli Sandé's 'Long Live the Angels' two and a half stars, acknowledging soulful highlights while noting an uneven overall impression. It praises tracks like Highs/Lows and Breathing Underwater for their emotional depth but finds the album somewhat complaisant and repetitive in its themes. The reviewer appreciates Sandé's roots influence but suggests the album falters away from certain producers. Overall, it's a mixed but contemplative assessment. Discover Emeli Sandé's 'Long Live the Angels' and explore its soulful moments for yourself.

 ‘European Song’ expresses an urgent need for expression and renewal in the daily struggle against the geopolitical situation.

 The news of Donald Trump’s election was felt like a real shock and led the group to completely rethink everything they were doing.

Kreidler's second LP 'European Song' channels the political unrest following Trump's 2016 election into a compelling and experimental electronic album. Rooted in krautrock traditions and minimalism, the band recorded much of the album live, creating a powerful call for resistance and renewal. The album mixes dark trance, repetitive percussion, and dynamic bass grooves. Despite its improvised feel, it is a tightly crafted musical statement against xenophobia and oppression. Listen to Kreidler's 'European Song' for a powerful mix of electronic soundscapes and political urgency—explore the album now!

 A record that's quite bland and lacking in ideas.

 Half of the tracks seem to be played with the guitar, as if he were De André, who he neither has the voice nor the poetic height of.

The review harshly criticizes Jovanotti's album 'Oh, Vita!' as a bland and uninspired effort. Despite good production by Rick Rubin, the album lacks real musicianship and creativity. The sound is described as outdated and uninventive, with weak vocals and forgettable choruses. The reviewer doubts anyone will honestly confront Jovanotti about the album's flaws. Read the full review and decide if Jovanotti's 'Oh, Vita!' lives up to the hype or falls flat.

 Twelve 'first songs,' repetitive, imperfect yet meaningful, simple, immediate, capable of being penetrating, and not so easily forgotten.

 Michael’s voice seems to come from the vocal cords of a sixty-year-old alcoholic or a victim of vices. His soul is haunted by ghosts.

Michael Hurley’s debut album 'First Songs,' recorded in 1964, reveals a raw, simple, and deeply emotional folk experience. Despite its imperfections, the album’s haunting melodies and vivid storytelling create a lasting impact. Hurley’s outsider status and unique voice position this work as a significant and innovative folk record. The review highlights its timeless qualities and musical authenticity. Listen to Michael Hurley’s 'First Songs' and experience a haunting folk classic that shaped outsider music.