The Niro

The Profile

Davide Combusti, known professionally as The Niro, is a Roman singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who records primarily in English. His self-titled debut and the follow-up 'Best Wishes' received attention on DeBaser; he was cited as M.E.I. "Revelation of the Year 2008" in reviews.

Sings in English; praised for falsetto and intimate acoustic arrangements; compared by reviewers to Elliott Smith and Jeff Buckley. Reviews mention attention from a major label (Universal), a M.E.I. award (Revelation of the Year 2008), collaborations/associations with the manager of Radiohead, and opening slots for artists such as Deep Purple and Amy Winehouse.

Two DeBaser reviews profile Davide Combusti (The Niro) as a Roman singer-songwriter with intimate, acoustic albums. Critics highlight his falsetto and poetic, melancholic style with comparisons to Elliott Smith and Jeff Buckley. The debut is praised for its simplicity; the follow-up is seen as stylistically consistent but not markedly evolved.