YACOVELLI delivers a powerful reminder that the spirit of '90s grunge still has unfinished business. "Since Emilia" arrives as both a tribute and a statement piece, channeling the raw emotion, weight, and authenticity that defined an era while firmly carrying the band's own identity.
Fronted by longtime underground veteran Alex Yacovelli, the Neo-Grunge and Punk outfit continues to refine its signature sound with a release that feels deeply personal and meticulously crafted. Serving as DIY producer for both the track and its accompanying music video, Yacovelli approaches "Since Emilia" as a genuine labor of love, and that dedication can be felt throughout every moment of the song.
The introduction features the Baglama, a traditional Greek folk instrument and miniature relative of the Bouzouki, tuned in D-A-D. Its unexpected presence creates a striking opening atmosphere before the song dramatically shifts gears. What follows is arguably the most unmistakably Yacovellian guitar hook the band has delivered to date, an immense, down-tuned riff driven by a crushing Db tuning that injects the song with both power and urgency.
Rather than relying solely on memories, "Since Emilia" succeeds because it understands what made grunge resonate in the first place, honest emotion, memorable hooks, and unapologetic intensity. The contrast between the folk-inspired introduction and the thunderous guitar work gives the single a distinctive character while remaining faithful to the genre's roots.