We first heard from Of Shadows And Lights back in 2021, upon the release of their album Almost Prophetic Visions And Thoughts. The one-man band is the brainchild of Italian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist producer Angelo Pitone. He launched the project in 2018, introducing an eclectic brand of socially conscious and spiritually in-tune alt-pop.
Based in the Southern Italian city of Bari, Angelo Pitone has made a name for himself as a versatile multi-instrumentalist, talented singer, and insightful songwriter. Since his debut, the prolific producer has released an impressive volume of work, including one LP, two EPs, and over a dozen singles. Of Shadows And Lights have connected with fans around the world on popular tracks like “Under Control ” and “Nervous Breakdown”.
Poems from the Edge is the brand new EP from Of Shadows And Lights, released worldwide via all major streaming services on December 15, 2023. The four-song set is a genre-bending ride of self-discovery. Pitone poetically ponders existence over a mix of alternative pop, rock, and electronic vibes.
The record opens with the dark synth-pop intro of “On the Ledge”. The singer contemplates the future in a mystical tale of anxiety and excitement as the track builds to an emotional and percussive cinematic climax. “Unbecoming” follows with mindful contemplation over some Depeche Mode-inspired electronica before the chorus blows up into a wall-of-guitars power-pop anthem.
Pitone shifts gears for an organic groove on “Into the Silence”. Drums, bass, piano and guitar lay down a mellow and jazzy alt-pop funk for the singer’s poetic soul searching. “Emerge” closes the EP with a taste of metal. The up-tempo rocker alternates between riff-heavy mayhem and a 90’s alt-rock vibe.
Check out Poems from the Edge in its entirety below, or listen on your favorite streaming service. You can also hear the song “Emerge” on the Deep Dive : Pop & Rock playlist. Follow the links below to connect with Of Shadows And Light.