Lato are a 6-piece rock outfit from Milan. Their sound in their latest single, titled Karisma Ape, is a melting pot of a plethora of iconic rock styles, mentioned earlier are grunge, stoner, and psychedelic rock, but i could bet i heard traces of garage rock, and even Brit pop somewhere in there, but regardless of genre naming, Karisma Ape left an impression as one of the most nicely recorded and cleanest sounding rock recordings in my recent memory. 

For a six piece, Lato’s sound is delightfully strained and controlled, you can clearly hear the 6 parts playing, but they never overstep their boundaries, leaving the stage front the entire time for Filippo Pavesi’s hot and bothered vocal delivery, which is as minimal as the simplistic composition, and as unique and inviting as the quality of the recording and production. The acoustic guitar rhythm track, the deep, sensational sounding bass, and crisp, roomy drums all propel the rhythm section of Karisma Ape, and subsequently Lato as a whole, to a tier of unmatched tightness, restraint, and control., for a result that’s, simply put, a delight for the senses.

Karisma Ape’s title is a perfect description for its music. The brutish charm of the simplistic harmony and melodies are ape-ish and definitely charismatic. Karisma Ape is a joy, and Lato are a sensational sounding group of professionals.

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Lato means “side” in Italian, and it perfectly describes the trio’s spirit. Because they’re not limited to a side, and you’ll never have a clue what shape they’re a side of! Sonically and lyrically, they present a sophisticated material that will blow one’s mind with its ingenuity and boldness.

The aptly named “Camouflage” depicts the musical ruse of mixing many components to create a special formula that makes Lato stand out, as well as the lyrical concept of straining oneself to alter and fit the surroundings for acceptance and validation, till your true nature fades.

The foundation of “Camouflage” is made up of sassy, catchy riffs that keep you listening from intro to outro. The attractive, mesmerizing vocal delivery with its melodic, dismal timbre, along with the alt-rock, rock ‘n’ roll flavored with grange, stoner rock, and psychedelia plus a funky flavor, creates the intended mood of a smoky, blurry vision that results from constant camouflage.

The musical composition is made to make you feel nostalgic, yet it has an up-to-date production. You’ll be tasting the good rock era in the arrangement with a fresh kick that makes it sound timeless. The guitar riffs, the bass line, and the drumming are all dynamically resonating to simulate the sensations of an outcast, giving you the experience of hyping up and relating.

If there’s an outfit that can deliver a message and a soundscape that are equally flawless, it’s undoubtedly Lato.

A strong, killer start driven by the groove-broken sound of choruses and funk rock music from the ’70s, bringing melodies to draw a mesmerizing rhythm, LATO brings together different influences and blends them into an original rock version.

Lyrical performance, guitars, and percussion lines carefully intertwine with an electronic touch and go hand in hand with a natural tendency for a psychedelic, hallucinogenic and hypnotic vibe, and the bass you feel penetrates your ear straight into your mind, propelling the song forward as the guitar and vocals sing. The electronics and solo saxophone are also very prominent elements of the track.

Far from the arrogant and robotic rhythm, the lyrics of “Machine Head Warning” speak of the dangers of drifting to modern machines and forgetting the human element, whether in music or other fields, an expressive message with an electric voice that conveys the reality that continues to move towards the exciting end supported by the intertwined music of guitar, saxophone, and vocals that left The narcotic atmosphere is behind it.

A unique flavor blended by LATO in pursuit of taking their careers to new heights, creating their own identity after mastering articulation with a sophisticated voice resulting from hard work and sheer creativity, led by creative minds Filippo Pavesi and Roberto Fappani. So now listen to “Machine Head Warning” and enjoy it and wait for their next album “KARISMA”.