Italian Alternative

Italian alternative music is a genre that defies simple categorization, thriving on the eclectic and the innovative. Rooted in Italy's rich musical tradition, it incorporates a wide range of influences from indie rock, punk, and electronica to folk and beyond. Artists like Dente and Verdena exemplify the genre's diversity, weaving poetic Italian lyricism with varied instrumentation and experimental soundscapes. Meanwhile, bands such as Il Teatro Degli Orrori and Linea 77 push the boundaries further, incorporating aggressive tones and social commentary, respectively. The sound is characterized by its emotional depth, inventive arrangements, and often introspective lyrics, offering a distinctly Italian perspective on the alternative landscape. This genre speaks to a broad audience, searching for authenticity and innovation in music.

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Single - Released October 27, 2025

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24 Grana
Après La Classe
Bandabardò
Bud Spencer Blues Explosion
C'mon Tigre
Canova
Coma_Cose
Cosmo
Daniele Silvestri
Dente
Dunk
Generic Animal
Giorgio Poi
Gomma
I Botanici
I Camillas
I Cani
I Hate My Village
Il Pan Del Diavolo
Il Teatro Degli Orrori
L'orso
La rappresentante di lista
Linea 77
Marta Sui Tubi
Meganoidi
Nadàr Solo
Prozac+
Punkreas
Selton
Skiantos
Un Giorno Di Ordinaria Follia
Verdena
laiv
Giorgio Poi
Coma_Cose
La rappresentante di lista
Daniele Silvestri
Verdena
Cosmo
Prozac+
I Cani
Canova
Generic Animal
Bandabardò
Selton
Dente
Après La Classe
Il Teatro Degli Orrori
Marta Sui Tubi
24 Grana
Meganoidi
Punkreas
Skiantos
Linea 77
C'mon Tigre
Bud Spencer Blues Explosion
I Camillas
Il Pan Del Diavolo
Gomma
I Hate My Village
L'orso
I Botanici
laiv
Nadàr Solo
Dunk
Un Giorno Di Ordinaria Follia