News — Mike Simonetti

Mike Simonetti was perhaps briefly defined by the rich, romantic nu-Italo sound he championed alongside his former creative partner, Johnny Jewel, over the course of their Italians Do It Better label. The style had enormous appeal even beyond the dancefloors it sent into a refreshing slow-motion, reaching a cultural zenith when it hugely influenced the soundtrack to Nicolas Winding Refn’s 2011 film Drive, a cult hit that followed suit in capturing mainstream attention. In the wake of this success, Simonetti and Jewel’s relationship waned, culminating in a tetchy Twitter call-out.Since then, Simonetti has been as quietly prolific as ever with...