NEWS - DESIGN | A post-punk and darkwave journey through a world stripped of certainties, suspended between personal grief and collective disillusionment

Formed in Italy in 2008, Design comprises Daniele Strappato (vocals and programming), Sara Tringali (bass), Nicola Cerasa (guitars and keyboards), and Roberto Cardinali (drums and programming). The band's name reflects their intent to reinterpret and reshape what already exists — a creative impulse that has informed both their songwriting and sonic identity from the outset. Following the EP/demo "4 Little Hanged Toys" (Copro Records/Casket Music), they released their debut album "Technicolor Noise" (Zeta Factory) in 2012, blending alternative rock, electronics and industrial influences. In 2015, "Daytime Sleepwalkers" (This Is Core) marked a darker evolution, weaving new wave elements more consciously into their sound. The following year brought "DSRMX", a remix collection that further expanded the project's electronic dimension. After a hiatus prompted by personal circumstances, the band returns in 2026 with "Faithless" on Overdub Recordings: an intense and politically charged record that signals a new chapter.

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