Lato formed around 2005, coming together from different bands from the Milan underground and features Filippo Pavesi (guitars and vocals), Tommaso Tofanetti (bass guitar), Alessandro Pastorelli (drums), Stefano Pavesi (lead guitar) and Roberto Bobby Fappani (keyboards and synths).

Karisma Ape is their new single and it was released on 26/01/2023 (today!)

It’s very hard to decide which genre this band belong to and I don’t think the band actually want to be defined as one particular category They want to blur the lines and create a whole new sound just for themselves, something they have done exceptionally well at!

This track is a combination of alternative rock riffs and psychedelic electronica, with a very funky and strong bass undertone. The guitars have a slight distortion on them giving the track a grunge feel and the drumming is relaxed yet solid and keeps the pace pf the song perfectly.

The vocals are floaty and way out, distortion once again playing a part in obtaining the right sound. Fuzzy back up vocals accompany the lead, bringing a very intoxicating ambience to the song.

This is a track that pulls you in and it is very difficult not to get caught up with the music as, although this song is not really a toe-tapper or a head-banger, it will definitely have you moving about it some vibrant and vivid way!

This is a great laid-back track that is perfect to chill out to. Look out for more from Lato as I am sure they will have lots more for us to enjoy!

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