With a rich musical background and affinity for lucid soundscapes, Cataldo Cappiello aims to engage with the listener.
Born in Naples, Italy, Cataldo was influenced by the wafting melodies of the local scene, before venturing into the art form himself.
Starting guitar lessons at 18, he allowed the instrument to shape his world-view, while moulding a unique style.
Delving deep into the fascinating realm of recording and production, he soon discovered a whole new world had opened for him, and he became eager to learn more and more about it.
Cataldo Cappiello’s influences find their roots in several artists: Alcest’s melancholic post-metal, Joe Hisaishi’s bittersweet film scores, and Porter Robinson’s spatial beats to name three of them. This mix of inspirations creates Cataldo’s narrative, which is unique and revolutionary.
The artist’s performance journey started with Caelestis, a post-rock duo featuring Vera Clinco as a vocalist, and has evolved into a new style that embraces authenticity and emotional breadth: allowing himself not to be restricted by any one rule has led to results that are beyond typical constructs of music making.
He collaborates frequently with Ivan from Don’t Stop Studio, with whom he has enjoyed a friendship for decades.
Cataldo’s music invites you to experience another world, a portal to his imagination.