Righeira
Italo-disco duo behind Vamos a la Playa.
Afterhours
Milan\'s most literate alt-rock export.
Marco Carola
Global techno DJ with roots in Italy\'s club scene.
Cosmo
Marco Jacopo Bianchi\'s genre-blending electro-rock project.
Elio e le Storie Tese
Milan's beloved satirical rock band.
Gue Pequeno
Milan Italian hip-hop pioneer.
The Milan music scene
Milan (Italy) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 5 genres. Italy\'s fashion capital doubles as its house and disco music engine.
The most represented genres are rock (2), pop (1) and electronic (1). The scene also includes indie and hip-hop.
The earliest year on record is Marco Carola (1972) and the latest is Cosmo (2004); the busiest decade on the map is the 1980s with 3 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Righeira, Afterhours, Marco Carola and Cosmo. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Milan music
What music is Milan known for?
Milan is known for electronic, pop music. Notable acts include Righeira, Afterhours, Marco Carola.
How many bands are from Milan?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Milan, spanning pop, rock, electronic, indie, hip-hop.