The enigmatic Italian rock ensemble Biopsy O Boutique released ‘Nettle Kiss,’ referred to by the band as “the cursed album.” This album encapsulates the band’s artistic journey and the personal battles they navigated during its creation.

Recorded at Colosso Room Studio in late 2022, ‘Nettle Kiss’ emerges from a backdrop of significant adversity, as both lead vocalist Daniele Perrino and guitarist Nicolò Apolloni faced severe health complications that delayed the EP’s rollout. These tribulations have infused ‘Nettle Kiss’ with a profound emotional weight, creating a narrative that blends intimacy with universality, as it dives into the complexities of both suffering and nostalgia.
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Musically, ‘Nettle Kiss’ single, released last September, showcases a compelling fusion of stoner rock, punk rock, blues, and grunge—a testament to the band’s musical range and distinct identity. From the moment the song begins, it establishes a dark and gothic atmosphere through powerful, distortion-laden guitar riffs. The song’s dynamics—shifting fluidly between intensity and restraint—reflect the internal conflict conveyed in its lyrics. Fundamental to the track is the deep, resonating bassline laid down by Michele Lavarda, which anchors the composition and envelops the listener in an immersive groove. Pushed forward by tightly woven rhythms, Lavarda’s performance underpins Apolloni’s unconventional and fractured guitar work, contributing to a soundscape marked by both tension and ethereality. The intricate relationship between the driving bass and Apolloni’s unpredictable guitar phrases captures the very essence of blues’ erratic legacy, guiding listeners on an almost mystical journey where time feels suspended.
Lyrically, ‘Nettle Kiss’ delves deep into introspective territory, exploring the notion of revisiting painful experiences with a blend of sadness and longing. The band succinctly expresses why they chose this track as the title piece: “It’s about the bad things in life that, strangely enough, you sometimes wish you could have back, despite the pain they caused.” This sentiment permeates the song, lending it a lasting emotional resonance that stays with listeners after the final chord resolves.

Complementing this emotionally charged track is a visually captivating music video, shot in an evocative forest setting near the band’s hometown. In collaboration with performer Chiara Oliva and visionary director Omar Cj Neal, the music video heightens the song’s themes, portraying the profound and mysterious connection between humanity and nature. With a dreamlike quality, the visuals weave Chiara’s compelling performance together with the ethereal forest backdrop, richly reflecting the liberating anger and enigmatic qualities of the song.
“We wanted the video to evoke the same liberating anger and sense of mystery that the song delivers,”
‘Nettle Kiss’ emerges against the backdrop of the global pandemic, a time marked by confusion and turmoil that resonates deeply with many. The songs embodies the collective emotions of that era, channeling a cathartic energy while still offering a flicker of hope and resolution.
‘Nettle Kiss’ album lays the foundation for an emotional exploration that features seven tracks in total, culminating in ‘So Far,’ which provides a softer, acoustic closing—serving as a melancholic counterpoint to the song’s intensity.
Biopsy O Boutique premiered the single ‘Nettle Kiss’ live during an intimate concert in mid-September, with excitement building for their official album release show in Vicenza on October 26, 2024. With the relentless ascent of this enigmatic Italian band, ‘Nettle Kiss’ album promises to take listeners on an esoteric journey, maintaining a delicate tension that feels as though time itself has come to a halt.
Through their potent blend of personal struggle and shared experience, Biopsy O Boutique crafts an auditory space that invites listeners to explore their own emotional landscapes, marking them as a band to watch closely in the evolving rock scene, embodying both artistry and raw musical power.


