Biography

Marcio Novelli’s The Reimagining, Vol. 1 seems simple enough: seven tracks from across the celebrated alt pop rock artist’s discography, reimagined in acoustic form. But don’t be fooled – this EP is more than just a collection of bare-bones renditions with an acoustic guitar. Novelli has breathed new life into the songs, pulling back the blazing guitars and pounding drums of their original arrangements to reveal a melancholy that lays beneath. As he does on all of his releases, Novelli wrote every song and performed every instrument, even embracing the challenge of arranging strings for every track. And as his musical journey over the years has taken him from solo acoustic performances to an expansive full band sound, this EP sees him embracing his roots while reinvigorating his back catalogue. It’s a heartfelt nod to the past while looking steadily forward. The EP serves as a bridge between his debut full-length solo album It's Not an Excuse, It's a Reason released in 2013 and his upcoming sophomore record due in 2023. With a decade between releases, it's clear that listeners are hungry for new music. The Reimagining, Vol. 1 is both a celebration of where Novelli has been and a taste of where he’s going next – as well as a reminder that wherever that road takes him, passionate emotionally honest music will always be the destination.