Milanosport

Overview

Emerging from Milan’s vibrant music scene, MILANOSPORT are breaking new ground with their singular blend of punk, surf rock, synth-pop, Soviet electronics, shoegaze and Irish folk. The band’s story began in late 2019, when Federico returned to Milan after five years in the Netherlands and reconnected with Paolo, planting the seeds of the group. Federico brought back a wealth of demos and lyrics shaped by his experiences and the Dutch way of life, pitching a band that would blur the lines between post-punk and surf rock. Together, they imagined a space where every member could bring their own musical ideas to the table. The line-up grew with the arrival of Riccardo, who had immersed himself in electronic sounds in Sweden, alongside Samuel, bringing pop synth lines into the mix, and Matteo, a seasoned rock drummer. The result weaves disparate influences into a sound that refuses easy categorisation. In 2020, MILANOSPORT found their creative hideout in a garage 20 metres underground behind Milan’s Bar Picchio. This subterranean space, the birthplace of other acclaimed Italian indie bands, became the breeding ground for their sonic experiments. While working on their debut album, released on 15 March, MILANOSPORT made waves at THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL 2023. Their performance not only left a lasting impression on the audience but also earned them the prestigious "Steve Strange Award". Voted for by thousands of industry delegates at the festival, the award cements MILANOSPORT’s place as a band to watch.