Who are The Spoiled
The Spoiled is an Italian post-punk project led by Giovanni Santolla. The sound blends electronic beats, distorted synths, and reverb-soaked guitars. The result is a dark, romantic, and nostalgic atmosphere that defines the project’s identity.
Development and releases
In 2024, the debut EP “Time” was released via Manic Depression. In 2025, it was followed by the full-length album “Living Ghosts” on Swiss Dark Nights. With this release, the project secured its place on the contemporary post-punk scene.
Collaborations and live activity
After the album, Santolla collaborated with acts such as This Eternal Decay, Darkways, Corlyx, Chaos International, and Hinfort. At the same time, he maintained a busy touring schedule across Europe. The project shared the stage with bands like Traitrs, Hinfort, Darkways, and Ductape.
New album “When It Rains”
The album “When It Rains”, set for release on April 17, 2026, via Avant! Records, expands the project’s artistic vision. It focuses on intense and romantic soundscapes that explore intimacy and human relationships. The sound becomes warmer and more personal, with elements of indie rock and electrogaze.
Sound and influences
The project pays tribute to genre pioneers such as Clan of Xymox, The Sound, and Pink Turns Blue. At the same time, it opens new sonic directions and explores a broader emotional range. It keeps the atmospheric depth and introspective tone that define its work.
The Spoiled live
On stage, the project delivers a layered and emotional performance. The focus is on atmosphere and immersion. The experience feels closer to a cinematic narrative than a standard concert.
Info
🎤 Artist: The Spoiled
📍 Italy
🎵 Genre: post-punk, darkwave, electrogaze
💿 Releases: “Time”, “Living Ghosts”, “When It Rains”
Upcoming events
NUOVO TESTAMENTO – a dance-driven darkwave trio from Los Angeles premieres in Belgrade with THE SPOILED
Zappa Barka | Beograd | 17.05.2026. 20:00
Zappa Barka in Belgrade will host a night of dark, dance-driven sound and contemporary dark aesthetics. Nuovo Testamento will perform in Belgrade for the first time, joined by Italian project The Spoiled.
NUOVO TESTAMENTO with ROSEGARDEN FUNERAL PARTY and THE SPOILED – a night of darkwave in Močvara
Močvara | Zagreb | 19.05.2026. 20:00
Močvara in Zagreb will host a night of dark, dance-driven sound and contemporary goth/post-punk aesthetics, as Nuovo Testamento return to the stage, the Los Angeles trio that has been steadily taking over alternative clubs worldwide.