Italian rock band Biopsy O Boutique release their moody new single, ‘Nettle Kiss’, the title track from their upcoming EP. This single is a poignant reflection of the band’s artistic evolution and the intense personal challenges they faced during its creation.
‘Nettle Kiss’ is not just a song; it’s the heart of an EP that the band has come to refer to as “the cursed album”. After recording the EP at Colosso Room Studio in late 2022, both lead vocalist Daniele Perrino and guitarist Nicolò Apolloni encountered severe health issues, leading to significant delays in its release. These struggles imbued the track—and the entire EP—with a raw intensity and depth that resonate deeply with listeners.
Musically, ‘Nettle Kiss’ is a powerful fusion of Stoner Rock, Punk Rock, Blues, and Grunge, encapsulating the band’s distinct sound. Perrino’s haunting vocals weave through dark, gritty instrumentals, exploring themes of longing, pain, and the bittersweet desire to reclaim the past. The song stands as a testament to the band’s resilience and artistic growth since their 2019 debut.
“We chose ‘Nettle Kiss’ as the title track because it captures the essence of what we went through”, the band explains. “It’s about the bad things in life that, strangely enough, you sometimes wish you could have back, despite the pain they caused.”
In support of the single, Biopsy O Boutique has also released a visually striking music video. Shot in the woods near the band’s hometown, the video was created in collaboration with performer Chiara Oliva and video maker Omar Cj Neal. The forest setting amplifies the song’s themes, exploring the raw, mysterious connection between the performer and nature. “We wanted the video to evoke the same liberating anger and sense of mystery that the song brings,” the band explains. “Chiara’s performance and Omar’s vision perfectly capture that intense emotion”.
The EP, composed between 2019 and 2021 during the global Covid-19 pandemic, reflects the emotional turbulence of that era. ‘Nettle Kiss’ embodies the anger, confusion, and frustration that marked those years, while also offering a glimmer of hope. It’s a song of confrontation and catharsis, channelling the band’s collective experience into a powerful auditory experience.
The EP features seven tracks, with ‘Nettle Kiss’ as its centrepiece. The final track, ‘So Far’, offers a contrasting conclusion with a softer, acoustic sound, providing a gentle and melancholic end to the otherwise intense journey.
Biopsy O Boutique will debut ‘Nettle Kiss’ live during a private concert in mid-September, followed by an official release show in their hometown of Vicenza on October 26, 2024.
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