Interview with Derma on Music Creation: 'Selling music never drove our artistic process'
In the ever-evolving world of Electro/Industrial music, a duo named Derma is making waves with their latest album, "Gran Monoplano." Comprised of Riccardo Bianchi and Massimo Magrini, Derma is known for pushing boundaries and creating a unique sound that stands out in the scene.
Massimo Magrini, best known for his Dark-Ambient project Bad Sector, has expressed concern about a lack of innovation and creativity in today's Electro/Industrial scene. However, he finds "Gran Monoplano" to be unique and authentic in sound design.
The album, released on Ant-Zen, blends Electro-Wave with EBM, offering a fresh take on the genre. It includes sonic references to iconic tracks from the Post-Punk, Synth-Pop/Synth-Wave scenes of the '70s and '80s, adding a nostalgic touch to the modern sound.
Derma's composition is influenced by a shared passion for a certain kind of retro-futuristic imagery and specific cultural memories from their country. The duo aims to go beyond just the musical product and create an exhibition, combining music, visuals, and various artworks under Derma's aesthetic umbrella.
Massimo Magrini finds working on Derma rewarding because it allows him to reach a wider audience. The upcoming live shows, planned for the fall, promise to be a spectacle of music, visuals, and art.
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In addition to his work with Derma, Massimo Magrini is currently finishing a new Olhon album, set to be released in a few months. He is also planning the second chapter of "Reset/Rebis" for Bad Sector, 20 years after the original release, with writer Tommaso Lisa.
Derma's sound likely developed in complexity, style, or thematic focus from earlier works to "Gran Monoplano," but without explicit details on their previous works, a precise analysis of the evolution is not possible. However, the duo's long-standing friendship and collaboration on many projects, both musical and artistic, suggest a consistent growth and refinement in their music.
As the fall approaches, Derma's live shows are highly anticipated, promising a unique blend of music, visuals, and art under the Derma aesthetic umbrella. With "Gran Monoplano" already making waves in the Electro/Industrial scene, it's clear that Derma is a duo to watch.
- Massimo Magrini, despite voicing concerns about a lack of innovation in the Electro/Industrial scene, finds Derma's "Gran Monoplano" album unique and authentic due to its blend of Electro-Wave and EBM, as well as its sonic references to Post-Punk and Synth-Pop/Synth-Wave.
- In addition to working on Derma's unique sound, Massimo Magrini is currently finishing a new Olhon album, planning the second chapter of "Reset/Rebis" for Bad Sector, and aiming to create an exhibition that combines music, visuals, and art under Derma's aesthetic umbrella for their upcoming live shows, promising a spectacle of entertainment.
