New Candys Members, Gear & Sound

New Candys is an Italian psychedelic rock band hailing from Venice, renowned for their fusion of gritty space rock and shoegaze elements with a neo-psychedelic flair. The lineup includes Fernando Nuti (vocals, guitar), Dario Lucchesi (bass, synth), Emanuele Zanardo (lead guitar, backing vocals), and Francesco Giacomin (drums, sampler). Their music often draws on the symbolism of their Venetian roots, crafting a soundscape that is both aggressive and dreamy, creating a unique auditory experience that has resonated worldwide.

New Candys’ sound is characterized by melodic yet distorted guitar tones that blend seamlessly with hypnotic rhythms and atmospheric textures. Their sonic landscape is both lush and raw, often employing the use of fuzz and delay effects to achieve their signature sound. The Electro-Harmonix "Black Russian" Big Muff Pi V8 adds a gritty edge to their guitar work, while the Boss DD-6 Digital Delay helps create expansive, echoing soundscapes. The use of Fender Jazzmaster guitars with their warm, jangly tones further enhances the band's blend of dreamy and aggressive elements, making their music an evocative journey through layered, neo-psychedelic realms.