The place fireplace meets finesse, whate’s composition ‘By Torchietto’ ignites a fervent blaze that’s set to endure. At its core, the UK-based progressive alt-punk outfit harnesses a storm of eclectic influences, melding the uncooked power of punk with the intricate layers of orchestral folks and progressive music. From the stings of violins paying homage to classical giants like Hans Zimmer and Ennio Morricone to riotous chords, the band’s standout single, ‘By Torchietto’, is an incendiary declaration.
Based in Italy by Dave Dreamer—lead singer, guitarist, composer, and violinist—whate crafts sound-transcending spectacles. With every member’s various background, starting from blues to prog rock, the band forges a method baptised as “progressive punk”. This subtle, new sound is a cocktail of revolutionary concepts, mixing Dreamer’s love for classical with punk’s unapologetic rise up.
‘By Torchietto’ itself is a profound alchemy, balancing tender orchestration in opposition to putting, fiery power, pulling listeners right into a cinematic sweep of emotion and rhythm. Very like the remainder of the artist’s discography, the one embodies the band’s unflinchingly pressing cry for societal transformation and private awakening, all whereas demonstrating their capacity to channel their interior tumult right into a coherent name to motion.
whate’s trajectory, from their debut ‘Can’t Breathe Anymore’ to their present partnership with Rexius Data, signifies a band hovering on their very own phrases. With ‘By Torchietto’, whate stands poised on a pedestal of their very own crafting, unlikely to ever cascade from the head they’ve reached.
By Torchietto was formally launched on November 8th and is now obtainable to stream on all main platforms, together with Spotify.
Overview by Amelia Vandergast