Using a catchy and direct language made of bracing indie, rap and pop-punk idioms, bnkr44 bring the tales of their corner of Empoli—a small town in Tuscany—front and centre. Determined to stand out in the congested world of Italian pop, the collective come armed with the unpretentious attitude and sensibility of a band born in the outskirts of the industry, releasing a series of albums packed with raw, unwavering energy and bagfuls of hooks. Making the leap into the big leagues in Sanremo 2024, these music renegades are here to prove that local pop comes with a gripping, mighty message.