Riccardo De Stefano's 'Era Indie' Chronicles the Italian Indie Pop Revolution of the 2010s

Published by Arcana Edizioni on November 21, 2019, Riccardo De Stefano's book 'Era Indie – La rivoluzione mancata del nuovo pop italiano' examines the rise and fall of the Italian indie music scene in the 2010s. De Stefano, a journalist and music critic active since 2012, traces the journey from grassroots beginnings in small venues to national stardom for acts like Thegiornalisti, Calcutta, Gazzelle, and Motta. The book opens with the debut of I Cani, considered pioneers of the decade's independent scene. Through interviews and detailed analysis, it explores the characteristics and contradictions of the 'indie' label, which the author argues has poorly defined a significant musical movement. The final section assesses the current market saturation and speculates on the future of Italian pop music.