Alix

Alix's energetic post-grunge stoner rock is smooth and refreshing, and will go down a storm with anyone fiending for some from-the-gut performances with lead-heavy grooves and soulful singing. Just the right mix of head-down rock and roll and smoke-choked hypnotics, making for some irresistible bliss, Italian-style. The biggest surprise comes from vocalist Alice Albertazzi – sort of a mix between PJ Harvey and Eleven/Desert Sessions siren Natasha Shneider. She brings an earthy, primal yowl to these catchy fuzz rock jams. Alix was formed in Bologna, Italy in 1997. After a handful of line up changes, the singer found a set of kindred spirits in the form of Gianfranco Romanelli (bass/slide guitar), Pippo de Palma (guitar) and Andrea Insulla (drums) who would follow her vision through to the present day. Five albums followed - their self-titled debut 'Alix' (1997) then 'Cuore in Bocca' (1999), "Nessun Brivido" (2001), “Ground” (2004) and “Good One” (2008) recorded by Steve Albini. With their impassioned performances, the band have racked up an impressive live profile. They toured Europe several times supporting American and Scandinavian bands. Small wonder that Alix have earned themselves the title of Italy's premier "Psychedelic Groove Rock Band".