Let’s just say it: Medivh isn’t your average rock band. In fact, calling them a “band” feels limiting. This Italian art rock duo—made up of brothers Emmanuele and Tommaso—is more like a sonic force of nature. They’re part dream, part nightmare, all passion. Born in the quiet cradle of the Tuscan countryside and raised on distortion pedals, experimental textures, and spiritual unrest, Medivh crafts music that doesn’t just demand your attention—it consumes it.

Their sound? Imagine Nine Inch Nails and Depeche Mode getting lost in a cathedral at dusk, while Mogwai and A Perfect Circle whisper from the rafters. It's cinematic, brutal, beautiful, and deeply emotional. From crushing guitar riffs to delicate melodies layered with haunting electronic elements, Medivh exists in that liminal space between serenity and chaos—and they like it there.

Their latest work, “Fires Of The Blue Moon” continues to push boundaries, making good on their reputation for creating immersive, shape-shifting soundscapes. Moody, suspenseful, sometimes violent, sometimes tender. You never know what’s coming next, but it always hits exactly where it should. Whether it’s a shimmering powerhouse vocals or a full-throttle wall of guitars, everything they do feels intentional. And that’s rare.

There’s also something profoundly personal running through their music. You can feel the brotherhood behind every beat—Emmanuele and Tommaso aren’t just collaborators; they’re co-conspirators in an ongoing musical odyssey. Growing up side by side in a small Tuscan town, they used music not just as creative expression but as emotional survival. Their songs are like late-night conversations turned into sound—full of dreams, dread, love, and longing. You don’t need lyrics to understand what’s being said.

And speaking of lyrics, while much of their material leans heavily into instrumental and atmospheric territory, when vocals do appear, they hit like a revelation. They’re used ritualistically—the result is music that feels intimate, even when it’s shaking the walls.

Take the way they integrate unexpected elements: a distorted soundscape here, an ambient wash there, all swirling around dense guitar tones and seismic basslines. It’s a carefully orchestrated madness. Their influences—Trent Reznor, Steven Wilson, Maynard James Keenan, Chris Cornell—are felt but not copied. Medivh doesn’t borrow voices; they channel spirits.

The duo’s live shows are something else entirely. Word is they’ve got a telepathic energy between them onstage that makes the performances feel more like rituals than gigs. One moment, you're lulled into a trance; the next, you're in the middle of a sonic landslide. Their ability to slide from hushed vulnerability to thunderous catharsis without warning is wild—and honestly, kind of addictive.

Their music has also started to find a broader audience, with tracks featured in film projects like Where’s The Place I Saw In My Dreams? (produced by RAI and aired on RAIUNO). It's clear Medivh isn’t just a band — they’re a multi-sensory experience.

So, who should be listening to Medivh? If you vibe with bands like Radiohead, Placebo, or Karnivool... or if you ever wished your ambient playlist had more existential dread and less spa energy... this is your next obsession. But even if you’re not typically into art rock, there’s something undeniably human about what they’re doing. The pain. The passion. The sheer craft of it all.

In the end, Medivh doesn’t offer easy answers or clean resolutions. What they offer is a mirror. And if you’re brave enough to listen closely, you might just see yourself reflected in the distortion.

“Fires Of The Blue Moon” is available now on all major streaming platforms

Listen to Medivh and other similar artists on our Spotify Playlist ‘New Music Spotlight - Indie & Alternative’

“Fires Of The Blue Moon” - Medivh

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