“La radice del male” is the latest single by Iberico, the Milan-based singer-songwriter, and in true Italian songwriting fashion it’s very straightforward and honest. It doesn’t go for that polished sheen because it will take away from the story it’s trying to tell. It’s a meditation on identity and self-acceptance that feels personal without being overly confessional.
Released on October 17th, this single reunites Iberico with producer Christian Gheno, picking up where his debut album “Non fare rumore” left off. The production sits back and lets the song breathe. The drums have this grounded, organic quality that anchors everything, while a synth hook doubled on guitar creates the track’s most memorable moment.
Lyrically, Iberico wrestles with transformation and the ways we end up disappointing the people around us when we change too much, lose ourselves. The song came from a period where he had more questions than answers, and that uncertainty lives in the music. But there’s a moment of clarity in the imagery: “And if you think the clouds only bring storms, remember the clouds allow a shadow to fall over your head.” What looks threatening might actually be protecting you.
“La radice del male” is the first preview of Iberico‘s upcoming 2026 album, bridging naturally from “Non fare rumore” while moving into new territory. For an artist who focuses on the uncomfortable things we pretend not to see, this single turns that lens on himself. Iberico has delivered a compelling introduction to what’s coming next.
