La Rua

La Rua is an Italian indie rock trio that’s been dishing out raw, emotive tunes since forming in 2013. Hailing from the northern city of Bergamo, the band—fronted by vocalist/guitarist Jacopo Garimanno, with Matteo Dondi on bass and Alessandro Della Bella on drums—mixes gritty post-punk energy with introspective lyricism, often reflecting on modern anxieties and personal turmoil. Their sound, which they’ve dubbed "depressive dance-rock," swings between frenetic guitar riffs and moody, melodic hooks, earning them a cult following in Italy’s underground scene. Recent tracks like "Cinghiali" and "Sotto Effetto Di Felicità" showcase their knack for pairing existential angst with danceable rhythms, while their self-titled 2023 album *La Rua* doubles down on their signature blend of cathartic noise and poetic vulnerability. Whether they’re dissecting love crises or societal chaos, La Rua’s music feels like a sweaty, late-night heart-to-heart with your most unhinged (but weirdly wise) friend.