Released April 10, 2025. Available on Bandcamp.
Teo Wise is an Italian songwriter based in Leipzig, Germany. Teo’s latest release, Fermo O Sparo, is definitely an album worth many listens. With a runtime of just over 30 minutes, this album is packed with great songs that span the rock soundscape.
Fermo O Sparo has a wide variety of sounds, but it seems one persistent theme is the influence of Italian spaghetti western styles within. This is truly a unique and fun album – lots of experimentation, while still keeping it grounded. This album really knows how to be different while also cultivating a rich and very listenable sensibility.
Despite being based in Germany, most of the album is in Italian, with some songs in English or with some English thrown in the mix. The instrumentation is tight and cohesive, and the songs are packed with sincere energy and crafted well.
Favorite track choices for this album would be “Confusionale”, “M’ama non M’ama”, “Non Importa”, and “Resta Calmo”. This entire album is a great time, so it’s hard to pick.
This album was obviously made with a lot of love and hard work. Teo Wise really made something special with Fermo O Sparo. It is highly recommended to listen to it immediately.