Mattia Giordano

Name, where are you from?
Mattia Giordano, Italy.

What do you do?
I’m an artist, I play with daily objects, I do photos, I direct music videos and I do paintings too.

Describe your style in three words:
Mixed, classic, black.

What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
Kelsey Lu.

If you could put any three bands in history on a lineup?
Joy Division, The Beatles, Nirvana.

Which subcultures have influenced you?
I grow up with emo friends, also seapunk and vaporwave influenced my aesthetic.

If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
It would certainly be Chet Baker.

Where is your favourite independent venue in Italy?
My hometown, Turin.

Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
Alejandro Jodorowsky is a giant inspiration for all of us.   

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What was the first song you played on repeat?
'She’s Lost Control' by Joy Division.

A song that defines the teenage you?
'Diamonds Aren’t Forever' by Bring Me The Horizon.

One record you would keep forever?
'Channel Orange' by Frank Ocean. My fav track is 'Pyramids'.

A song lyric that has inspired you?
'Retrograde' by James Blake.

A song you wished you had written?
'Imagine' by John Lennon.

Best song to turn up loud?
'I Feel Good' by James Brown.

A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
People would never expect that I listen to a lot of jazz and classical music, I’d suggest 'Estate' by Bruno Martino.

A song to get you straight on the dance floor?
'Muck Muck' by Sun Ra.

Best song to end an all-nighter?
'Tonight Tonight' by Smashing Pumpkins.

An Italian Band you would recommend and your favourite track?
I would recommend Subsonica, my fav track is 'Nuvole Rapide'.