The Ghibertins

"Concise, adult songwriting with a literate flair.” -  Clash

Milan-based quintet The Ghibertins prepare to release their eclectic sophomore album The Life & Death of John Doe on 15th January 2022.

Oozing with sonically alluring twists and turns, The Life & Death of John Doe is an album that is difficult to pigeonhole. From the infectiously indie-electronic vibes of 20149-Milano and My First Day on Earth, to the heartwarmingly Americana-infused soundscapes of In Your Arms and Ropes & Kites, this album is brimming with colour and bound to pull at your heartstrings when you least expect it. Frontman Alessio Hofmann’s distinctive vocal style is at the forefront throughout, soaring over the band’s impressive musicality effortlessly.

Talking about the album, Alessio explains, “John Doe is a term used when the real name of a person is unknown or is being intentionally concealed. As much as we try to leave a legacy, a sign of our passage on earth, no one will remember us in 200 years. We are all passing through this world, we are all forgettable, we are all John Doe. Nevertheless, the life of each of us is unique and worth telling. The idea behind this album is that there is one song for every decade of the protagonist’s life; from his conception to his afterlife. Intro begins this unique journey that will allow us to see the fall and the redemption of the main character, putting pen to paper all of the band’s hopes and fears.”

Hailing from Milan, the band consists of Alessio (voice & acoustic guitar), Lorenzo Rivabella (electric guitar), Lorenzo Di Blasi (keys) Marco “Marva” Vaghi (drums) and Luca Losio (bass). The band’s debut single Round Trip remained in the Italian iTunes Top 10 Chart for Emerging Artists for 5 weeks. Follow-up singles included Walk Away and Great Divide. In November 2017, The Ghibertins released their debut album The Less I Know The Better, experimenting with a fuller band sound while retaining the minimalist acoustic guitar origins of their previous work. The album received critical acclaim from he likes of BBC Radio London, Clash Magazine, Konbini, Music Week and Noctis Magazine to name a few. The Ghibertins have also supported the likes of Fatherson and The Xcerts previously.

The Life & Death of John Doe on 15th January 2022.