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Wet Floors
[edit]The Wet Floors is an indipendent Italian rock band that formed in 2019.[1]
The Wet Floors managed to emerge by their own and to gain indipendently success by promoting their music with their unique style.
They reach people with their fun and innovative live concerts creating a fan base everywhere they play.
Wet Floors | |
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| Genres | Rock, Hard rock, Pop-Rock |
| Years active | 2019-present |
| Members |
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| Website | wetfloorsasfk |
The band has slowly gained recognition in Italy's underground music scene with their blend of rock and punk influences. Known for their energetic approach to music, the Wet Floors has earned a modest but loyal following thanks to their heartfelt performances and evolving sound. They detain the title of "Best Italian Rock band 2022"[2] with the contest Cafè Unplugged[3][4] by the magazine Rolling Stone Italy.
They started an annual private event called "UnderGarden" where they promote local music and create relations with other band such as their own, that takes place in July in the residence Prima dell'Opera[5] in Macerata.
History
[edit]Wet Floors began in Macerata, Italy, when two brothers, Marco Olivi and Umberto Olivi started playing music together while in highschool. Soon they started to think of creating a band of their own and gained Rebecca Sbrancia, the now lead singer and at the time Umberto's schoolmate at the Liceo Artistico G. Cantalamessa of Macerata. Initially performing at small local venues, the band grew making thousands of streams with their songs "Pollock"[6] and "Gang of Manchester"[7] around the world.
Their name, "Wet Floors", reflects the band’s light-hearted and laid-back attitude, avoiding any pretense and allowing their music to speak for itself. As reported by the Radio Lola[8]'s podcast, where the band was interviewed for participating at the Gulliver Rock (an event where the band got to open to the rock band Marlene Kuntz[9]) the band confessed choosing the name only because they had to to start playing in venues. They also said that at the beginning of the carreer it helped them get known because people kept tagging them on Instagram posts where Wet Floor signs where on.
The band participated two times at the contest Sanremo Rock and both times got to the finals in the theatre Ariston of Sanremo.[10]
In 2024, Wet Floors released the Black Dot, a project where the band challenged themselves by making and producing 8 songs in 1 month, explained in a series of videos called "Here's the story of how we like hurting ourselves!"[11] ("Ecco la storia di come ci piace farci del male" in italian. They then released the songs one per month of the year (from January to September, excluding February).
Wet Floors’ sound, marked by its enegic riffs and introspective lyrics, resonated with those who appreciate fun, emotionally-driven music.
The band had several drummers during the years, starting with Lorenzo Olivieri, Niccolò Macellari, Emanuel Accattoli and then Paolo Pompei, the now drummer of the band.
Musical Style and Influences
[edit]Wet Floors' music is influenced by a wide range of genres, including classic rock, punk, metal, and indie rock.[12]
Their sound blends energetic bass lines with melodic hooks, often drawing comparisons to bands like Paramore or The Pretty Reackless, although they maintain a style all their own.
Though the band avoids labeling themselves too strictly, their lyrics often explore personal themes, such as relationships, self-reflection, and navigating everyday struggles. This sincerity is a hallmark of their music, which has resonated with listeners who appreciate a genuine, unpolished approach to songwriting.[13]
Discography
[edit]- [Gang of Manchester] (2020)
- [Pollock] (2020)[6]
- [The black dot] (2024)[14]
- [Prima o Poi] (January)
- [The One] (March)[15][16][17]
- [Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll] (April)[18]
- [Unicrisis] (May)
- [Boredom] (June)
- [Solipsismo] (July)
- [Stakanovist] (August)
- [Mountain] (September)
Live Performances
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Wet Floors is known for their fun and energetic live performances, which have become a key part of their reputation. Whether playing at a small local bar or a slightly larger venue, the band focuses on creating a connection with the audience, letting their music create a shared experience. Though they don’t have the largest stage production, Wet Floors' authenticity and passion come through in every show, they usually come down the stage and dance with the audience and by the end of the night they usually all sing songs together.[19][20][21]
The band has gradually played more shows outside of their hometown, performing at various indie venues and festivals across Italy. They managed to play in more than 50 dates just last summer and plan in doing more for the next years.[22]
Band Members
[edit]- [Rebecca Sbrancia] – Lead vocals
- [Umberto Olivi] – Guitar
- [Marco Olivi] – Bass
- [Paolo Pompei] – Drums
References
[edit]- ^ "Wet Floors". Villaggio Musicale (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "Cronache Maceratesi". 7 October 2021.
- ^ "Cafè Unplugged". 17 November 2021. Retrieved 2022.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help) - ^ "Cafè Unplugged". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "Casa · Cimarella · 4 camere da letto · 2 letti · 3 bagni". Airbnb (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ a b "Pollock - Wet Floors". Rockit.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "Gang of Manchester, by Wet Floors". Wet Floors. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ a b S.R.L, e-ntRA- CMS per siti accessibili- http://www internetwork it/- IWH. "Gulliver Rock 2023". UNIVPM. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "Da Macerata fino al palco dell'Ariston, i Wet Floors in finale a Sanremo Rock". www.corriereadriatico.it (in Italian). 2023-09-04. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "Playlist Youtube - Ecco la storia di come ci piace farci del male". Youtube.
- ^ Gigi (2024-01-18). "I Wet Floors - Intervista alla rock band marchigiana e presentazione del loro nuovo album musicale". Multiradio vive con te! (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "Wet Floors: "La rinascita del rock per la Gen Z" | Intervista". 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Wet Floors al primo album, il 5 aprile il lancio del terzo singolo "Sex, Drugs & Rock'n' Roll"". www.corriereadriatico.it (in Italian). 2024-03-30. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ Lady, Foxy (2024-03-13). "Wet Floors: "The One" una rock ballad di conforto per i periodi bui". Diffusioni Musicali (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "Intervista ai Wet Floors: il nuovo singolo "The One" per aiutare gli altri". Social Up - Your Daily Lifestyle Magazine (in Italian). 2024-03-26. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ Palazzo, Donatella (2024-03-17). "I Wet Floors tornano con "The One"". Spettacolo Periodico Daily (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ News, Picchio (2024-04-01). "I Wet Floors tornano con un nuovo singolo (e video) dove smontano il mito del "Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll" - Picchio News - Il giornale tra la gente per la gente". PicchioNews (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-10-17.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Redazione (2023-06-29). "Civitanova Marche, inizia il festival "Io Desidero 2023"". MCNET (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "San Giuliano dei bambini, lunedì in piazza della Libertà a Macerata per la festa del patrono – Radio Nuova Macerata" (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ TG24, Sky (2023-02-17). "Jamie, il suo Disastro è una illuminazione interiore: il video". tg24.sky.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-10-17.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Festa dell'Europa, aperitivi e non solo da giovedì a sabato a Macerata nel segno dell'integrazione – Radio Nuova Macerata" (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-10-17.