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NastiGi
NastiGi
	NastiGi performing live at The Garage in London
Background information
Born	Gianluca Nasticola; 1969 (age 56–57); Naples, Italy
Origin	Naples, Italy
Genres	Alternative rock, Progressive rock
Occupations	Bassist, multi-instrumentalist, record producer
Instruments	Bass, Keyboards, Guitar
Years active	1989–present
Website	nastigi.com

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NastiGi (born Gianluca Nasticola; 1969, Naples) is an Italian bassist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter based in London.

Biography

Early years and collaborations (1989–1999)

NastiGi began his musical career in Naples in 1989. During the 1990s, he participated in various alternative music projects, contributing to the compilations Senza Tetto Non Ci Sto (1993) and Canta Napoli Antifascista (1994). In the mid-1990s, he collaborated with the collective Piombo a Tempo, featuring on the album Cattivi Maestri (1995). Between 1997 and 1999, he worked as a songwriter and bassist for Maurizio Capone and the Compagnia Nuove Indye, contributing to the albums Sciarap002 (1997) and Murmurii (1999).

Relocation to London and solo career

In 1999, he relocated to London. As a member of the band Heaven's Heathens, he received a nomination at the 2006 Los Angeles Music Awards for the song "In The Morning Light".Newsdesk, British unsigned band nominated for best single in L.A., Music-News.com, November 8, 2006.

Since 2017, he has focused on his solo project, oriented toward alternative rock. He released his self-titled album NastiGi in 2020. That same year, he participated in the international choral project "We'll Stay Together," coordinated by the network The Indie Collaborative.

Critical reception

NastiGi's solo work has received coverage in various independent music publications. Critic Rob Wood, writing for Artistic Echoes, praised the artist's songwriting, describing it as having "sustained energy and tight grooves".Rob Wood, Q&A: ReverbNation Competition Winners NastiGi, Artistic Echoes, July 9, 2019.

Metal in Italy featured the artist, exploring his musical journey and stylistic influences.Metal in Italy, Metal in Italy vi presenta NastiGi, Metal in Italy, January 14, 2021. Lifoti Magazine highlighted his ability to blend accessible melodies with alternative rock sounds.With solid melodies and extremely catchy choruses, Lifoti Magazine, November 10, 2019. Further reviews appeared in Rattler MagazineJack Marin, Nastigi: "Dude", Rattler Magazine, October 25, 2019. and Given To Rock, which selected the single "Take Me As I Am" as "Song of the day" in 2023.Giovanni Gagliano, Song of the day: NastiGi - Take Me As I Am, Given To Rock, March 29, 2023.

Discography

Studio albums

   NastiGi (2020)

References

External links

   Official website

   NastiGi on Discogs