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In the eternal city of Rome, where the whispers of cryptic ecclesiastical hierarchies still linger, Feldspar emerges as a musical enigma, delving into the shadows to unravel, with a certain dose of irony and creativity, the clandestine threads of power. Named after a mineral purportedly worn by a covert Roman clergy, this entity consists of six eclectic souls working tirelessly to expose the elusive puppeteers who have shaped the lives of millions of people. since the beginning of time.
Formed in late 2023 and based just a stone's throw from the Vatican, the Godless folk two blocks from the Pope, Feldspar's journey begins with the legendary Andrew Mecoli, founder of the iconic Growing Concern, Mecoli's guitar riffs echo the peculiar spirit of Italian hardcore. Joining him is Stefano Casanica, a prolific songwriter and producer,whose musical odyssey spans decades with undertakings in Undertakers, Craiving, Crude, and collaborations that transcend genres. Casanica's production magic is immortalized in Noyz Narcos' cult classic 'Non dormire', a cornerstone of Italian hardcore rap with millions of streamings so far.
Enter Riccardo Zamurri, the charismatic frontman and creative force behind Feldspar's visual and thematic universe. With an imaginative prowess that spawns countless artistic collaborations worldwide, Zamurri shapes the band's narratives and lyrical landscapes. Anna Pasolini, the rising star, brings her sharp vocals and musical sensibility honed in London, where her mother, the Academy Award-winning composer Rachel Portman, imparted the musical craft. Pasolini's environmental commitment as a dedicated scientist adds another layer to the band's multifaceted identity.
Completing the lineup are the rhythmic anchors, Manlio Massimetti on bass and Luca Micheli on drums. Seasoned musicians with unwavering rhythmic certainties, contribute to Feldspar's hardcore attitude and the myriad compositions that spring forth from their creative well.
With its hardcore roots and infinite compositional diversions, Feldspar creates high-energy music that sticks in your head.