An indie electronic group that started with four friends in 2013.
For a quick sense of Elio, try '9 Lives' or 'Hurts 2 Hate Somebody.' They're both good examples of how the band mixes synth-pop with something a bit darker.
Elio's music blends electronic and indie pop, with songs like '9 Lives' and 'Hurts 2 Hate Somebody' showing their knack for catchy, moody tracks. They've stirred things up with lyrics on touchy subjects, 'Barcollo' got flak for seeming to promote drug use, but the band said it was really about youth and identity. That tension between pop hooks and real talk gives their work an edge.
They formed in Milan around 2013, with Davide Rossi on vocals and guitar, Dario Mangiaracina on keyboards, Ricky Portera on bass, and Andrea Maggino on drums. Their first album 'Parco Sempione' came out in 2016, followed by others like 'Buio' and 'Storia di un Uomo.'
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