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The Sound of Italian New Wave

“The Sound of Italian New Wave” brings together a vast and diverse collection of tracks that chart the evolution of Italy’s post-punk, synthpop, and experimental underground from the late '70s through the '80s. This playlist highlights the moody minimalism of acts like Neon and Victrola, the energetic pulse of Gaznevada and N.O.I.A., and the cerebral art-punk edge of bands like CCCP – Fedeli Alla Linea and Confusional Quartet. It’s a wide-angle snapshot of an alternative Italian sound that absorbed influences from the UK and Germany, yet carved out identities anchored in local scenes from Bologna to Milan.

From Diaframma’s cold wave atmospheres to the skewed electronics of Doris Norton and Maurizio Bianchi, the playlist stretches from the melodic to the industrial, featuring regional pioneers like Litfiba, Kirlian Camera, and Krisma. Lesser-known but crucial names like Laxative Souls, Frigidaire Tango, and Tasaday also appear, providing a deeper dive into DIY aesthetics and cassette culture. Whether you're into driving analog synths, fractured rhythms, or dark romanticism, this curated tracklist maps out the multifaceted soundscape that made Italian new wave a singular movement worth rediscovering.

Tommy De Chirico 3 tracks
Faust'o 3 tracks
Gaznevada 3 tracks
Chromagain 3 tracks
Neon 3 tracks
CCCP – Fedeli Alla Linea 3 tracks
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