I want to go back to my previous post about démodé, specifically the part about the algorithm. Let me take a step back to the 2010s when I was releasing my first EPs and publishing them on social media with zero strategy. On Facebook there was an incredible community (the Synthetix group, for those who … Continue reading How to become a successful synthwave producer
A few weeks ago I was at a dinner, sitting next to someone I'd just met. Small talk, work questions, the usual "so what do you do" that every Italian dinner table produces at some point between the antipasto and the second glass of wine. I told him I make music. He asked what kind. … Continue reading Can you be nostalgic for something that never happened to you?
This week I closed the "Album Stories" podcast with Europarty. It was the final stop, starting with outrun, traveling through synthwave and ending it with the unforgettable beat of the 90s, that era of freedom, shiny tracksuits, and pure energy. It was the sound that reminded us how to just dance and forget the rest. … Continue reading 22 albums. 22 stories. What’s behind my synthwave music?
For a long time I felt satisfied, complete, and I didn't have much to say in music. I went back to listen to my early albums. I immersed myself in those days again, I went back to relive those feelings when everything was uncertain, I still didn't know much about myself and what I would … Continue reading “Unfinished”, my new single is out on digital.
After a few months away from composing, I'm back with a new single. I'm stepping away from horror, Italodisco and Eurodance for a while and going back to synthwave with Italian vocals. This track is about those Saturday night Milan vibes: fogged car windows, traffic lights painting everything red, and that Italian romance that happens … Continue reading “Anni 80”: A nostalgic Italian Synthwave single
One week ago I was on a beach in Crete, Greece, when I had a revelation that made me rethink my entire artistic journey. While listening to my discography to choose a soundtrack for my Instagram stories, I noticed something profound: the frequency of my creativity has drastically changed. When I was in Potenza, music … Continue reading When music sacrifices itself for you
Ciao, slushie eaters! A few weeks ago I launched GRANITA, my new mixing and mastering platform.By popular demand, I've just published a super quick video tutorial that shows you exactly how my web app works.Alice will walk you through all the steps: from creating your account to payment, including how to request revisions. Here's the … Continue reading GRANITA tutorial: A revolutionary music mixing platform
In this episode, we sit down with the incomparable Pino Focaccia, the man who brought Tony Riga to life on screen. In this episode: Pino shares his experience bringing Tony to life. Behind-the-scenes stories from the set. Insights into the world of OnlyBuns. https://youtu.be/WgAEAHygjd0 This interview is a must-listen. You will discover why "They Speak … Continue reading “THEY SPEAK: The Podcast” EP. 3: Behind the scenes with Pino Focaccia.
Mamma mia! It's time for another episode of "THEY SPEAK: THE PODCAST"! Remember the wheat crisis that turned us Italians into carb-craving zombies? Well, things have taken an even more absurd turn. After the Influenzati saved us by teaching how to grow wheat in our backyards, one might think we'd be content with our daily … Continue reading OnlyBuns: the hottest and most dangerous social media phenomenon.
Apparently, "They Speak Italian 2" is not limited to just an album and an ebook. I couldn't wait to announce the launch of "THEY SPEAK", an imaginary podcast but not too imaginary. Mike and Sarah will keep you company, exchanging opinions on "They Speak Italian 2", my new synthwave horror story-album. I'll leave the floor … Continue reading “THEY SPEAK: The Podcast” is here!
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