Cripta Blue + Kubri
CRIPTA BLUE
Hailing from the historic city of Ravenna, is a powerhouse trio blending rock with psychedelic influences and proto doom vibes reminiscent of the late ’60s. Their evocative sound has made them a standout in the underground rock scene.
Formed in 2019, Cripta Blue emerged from the shared passion of three musicians. The lineup includes Alessandro Melandri on bass and lead vocals, Federico Bocchini on electric and acoustic guitars, and Silvio Della Valle on drums. Their collective synergy and diverse musical backgrounds have created a unique and evolving sound that bridges various genres.
Cripta Blue’s music is a rich tapestry of rock infused with psychedelic undertones and heavy, doom-laden riffs. Over time, their sound has evolved significantly, culminating in their latest EP which consolidates these diverse influences.
Looking ahead, Cripta Blue is gearing up for an exciting period. Their highly anticipated second album is set for release in the fall of October 2024. In the lead-up to this major release, listeners can expect two singles that will offer a glimpse into the evolving sound and direction of the band.
KUBRI
The project was initially born in 2016 as an experiment on improvisation and has solidified as Kubri in 2018.
The band Is based in Piacenza (North of Italy). Kubri means “bridge” in Arabic.
Their music, like a bridge, connects many genres such as psychedelia, jazz, folk, (post)rock, avant-garde, without ever being fully part of them.
From the very beginning, they pushed themselves to experiment with their instruments what they never played before leaving space to the pause and the silences as part of the music.
In Novembre 2019 they had the opportunity to record a live studio session with the New York drummer Rudy Royston (Bill Frisell trio) and that became their first album.
All 4 musicians have been active in the Piacenza music scene since the early 90s with various projects.
The band’s influences are many, from the classic jazz of Davis, Mingus, Ellington to name a few to the free of Naked City and Lounge Lizard to the new of Jakob Bro and Nels Cline, to the psychedelia and minimalism of Terry Riley and Tony Conrad to the wave of the 80s, Nick Cave and the Dirty Three to the folk and USA, American indie rock of the 80/90s.
