All posts tagged: Italy

Astrea to Release His Debut LP ‘Sleeping With Her’

Italian producer Michele Di Martino, known by his moniker Astrea, will release his forthcoming LP 'Sleeping With Her' on January 23 via the Perpetualis label. Crafting a wide spectrum of electronica firmly built around broken-beat drum patterns, the 8-track record is a well-driven ride of mood and intricacy. Flipping between instrumental based tracks and those with lush vocals, Astrea has found that utterly sweet balance between cutting edge electronica, spacey soul and future jazz.

Stream Miss Chain and the Broken Heels’ ‘Uh Uh’ b/w ‘Standing The Night’ Release

Miss Chain and the Broken Heels released their album 'The Dawn' back in 2013. The LP was a finely crafted work of garage rock, pop, psych and more. They then decided to to a break to individually work on other ventures. However, coming back together this year, Miss Chain and the Broken Heels have hit the ground running with a new 7" record entitled 'Uh Uh' b/w 'Standing The Night'. Falling back into step like they've never left, the single pack is a lush dose of Americana, swaggering garage and 60s rock. Stacked with catchy melodies, 'Uh Uh' and 'Standing The Night' are out now via Dirty Water Records.

Gucci Presents ‘Wild Days and Nights in Rome’ Film Directed by Glen Luchford

The 70s are in full swing in terms of fashion and with Gucci's new Spring/Summer 2017 Campaign, the company enlist photographer Glen Luchford to direct their new short film 'Wild Days and Nights in Rome'. Aside from lions, tigers and giraffes calmly being petted and fed, the models trek the Roman streets with the brand drawing inspiration from figures such as American-born artist Cy Twombly who adopted Rome as his home and Italian actress Laura Betti. Have a look.

Preview Bebo Best & The Super Lounge Orchestra’s ‘JazzMamba’

Italy's Bebo Best & The Super Lounge Orchestra have been a force to reckon with in the nu-jazz scene since their debut LP 'Sitar and Bossa'. Fast-forward almost a decade later and a number of albums under their belts, they have taken the sound of bossa and jazz further expanding it into sophisticated territory with their new LP 'JazzMamba'.

‘La Femme et L’Homme Prada’ Advert

One thing that Italian brand Prada have been masters at is elegance. For their new perfume advert La 'Femme et L'Homme Prada', the company take the idea of traditionalism and the modern with the models beautifully shot in a low-lit manner. The set is fully decorated in black, adding a level of mystery to the interactions of the subjects.

System Of Survival Cover a Wide Range of House with ‘D-Votion’ LP

Let's be honest, when the Italians do anything, they do it with passion and sexiness. So it wouldn't be far removed to assume that Pietro De Lisi and Alex Carpentieri of System Of Survival would deliver anything but with their second LP 'D-Votion', out September 16th on Get Physical. Comprised of 13 songs, the pair effortlessly create sparks of melodic and bright waves of jacking house, lush disco and hazy soul, something elegantly fitting for the beaches of Ibiza or the clubs of London.

Preview a Stream of the ‘A Tribute To Klang Club Vol. 2’ Compilation

The team over at the Italy-based label Unclear Records clearly pride themselves on releasing house music at it's finest. Having dropped tracks by acts such as Rick Wade and more, the imprint will now release their new compilation 'A Tribute To Klang Club vol. 2'. Scheduled to land September 29th, the new work includes four songs by Fred P, Move D, Christopher Rau and Easy To Remember. Deep, sexy, rich and unquestionably soulful, the record packs quite the punch, proving that it's about quality over quantity.

‘Fiber Affair’ Directed by Andrea Pecora

Director Andrea Pecora makes takes a look at obsessions in the most eye-catching way in his short 'Fiber Affair'. Teaming up with Mathery, the film features pastel decorated sets that depicts the lead actors performing random acts such as brushing lint off of their clothing. Flamboyant in a sense, 'Fiber Affair' is a set decorators wet dream.