Scisma

The Profile

Scisma are an Italian alternative/indie rock group featuring Paolo Benvegnù and Sara Mazo. They debuted on EMI with Rosemary Plexiglas (1997), produced by Manuel Agnelli, followed by the EP Vive le roi (1998) and Armstrong (1999). The band split around 2000 and reunited in 2015 with the EP Mr. Newman.

Reviews highlight a short but influential career with two albums and an EP, a breakup after tensions and heavy promotion, and a distinctive mix of shoegaze, French-influenced songwriting, and orchestral touches. Armstrong’s production is credited to Paolo Benvegnù and Giovanni Ferrario, with contributions by Marc Huyghens and Roy Paci. Noted tracks include Tungsteno, L’Innocenza, Simmetrie, Jetson High Speed, and the closer Good Morning. Early self-produced releases include Pezzetini di Carta and Bombardano Cortina.

Scisma are a seminal Italian alternative/indie rock group with two acclaimed albums: Rosemary Plexiglas (1997, produced by Manuel Agnelli) and Armstrong (1999). Reviews praise their originality, contrasting male/female vocals, and refined production, with influences from shoegaze to orchestral pop. The band split around 2000 after tensions and a commercial flop despite heavy promotion, then reunited in 2015. Standout mentions include Tungsteno, L’Innocenza, Simmetrie, Jetson High Speed and the closer Good Morning.