Bar Italia

Bar Italia began with an air of reticence. No photos, no names, no background—just hooky, moody indie rock released on Dean Blunt’s beloved World Music label. Now they’re out there, letting devoted fans putfaces to the three distinct voices—all conversational and cool—backed by guitars that bring the brashness. Over four albums they’ve tapped into the most modish sounds of UK indie. The sweet shoegazedissonance. The Britpop sass. The post-punk shadowplay. But, really, it’s the tight jams and melody that elevates them above the buzz.