✦ Berlin-based band Maiorano takes listeners on a deep journey into their roots, traumas, and the truest emotions hidden within silence with their new song “Rosa.” Known for their groovy melodies influenced by funk, soul, and world music, this time the group strips everything down to its simplest form. Rosa is a story where words carry weight, guitars speak with echoes, and the narrative flows calmly yet sharply. There’s a lot of silence in it—but this silence transforms into a silent scream.
“When I picked up the guitar and played the first notes, that story came to my mind. I knew I had to write it then.” — Alex Maiorano
A Darkness Drawn from Real Life: The Story of Rosa
Rosa is inspired by a real story Alex heard in his youth: a quiet, striking portrayal of a young woman killed by her father. The song consists of three verses, each diving deeper than the last. The delivery is almost whispered; instead of loading words with heavy notes, it lets them carry the meaning themselves. It avoids flashy hooks and big explosions because here, the memory itself is what matters most.
Musical Simplicity, Emotional Intensity
The soft saxophone solo at the song’s end feels like the last breath of the narrative. Alex cites inspiration from Italian singer Mia Martini’s track “Sabato.” The arrangement grew entirely from instinct:
“Maybe the brain already knows how painful the story is; so the music tries not to add any extra weight.”
Reverb-heavy guitars loop like a cyclical memory, constantly playing the same haunting recollections. Everything is in place, but nothing is accidental.
New Album Café Dreams: A Sonic Map Inspired by Rosa
Rosa is a harbinger of the album Café Dreams, set for release in September 2025. The track represents the album’s more introspective and melancholic side, but there’s more to come. Maiorano’s core formula remains intact: balancing emotional intensity with danceable grooves.
“There are a few more songs like Rosa on the album. I love writing emotionally, but I also love groove. That’s what Café Dreams is going to be.”
This contrast sits at the heart of the band’s aesthetic: diving deep into emotions but finding the way out through dance.
From Italy to Berlin: The Sound Created by Shared Culture
Maiorano’s musical journey is not only personal but collective. Alex and drummer Alessio have brought their 20-year friendship to Berlin. There, they met Nicola and formed a core trio over 10 years. Recently, Argentine musicians Emiliano and Mauro joined the lineup. This cultural diversity shines through their songs:
“When I mention an Italian movie or musician, Nicola and Alessio instantly get it. Going to parties and record shops in Berlin, hanging out with musicians gave us the chance to explore different genres.”
Maiorano’s sound is thus both local and universal, familiar yet new.
The Resonance of Rosa Live and Looking Ahead
Though Rosa offers an introspective narrative, it transforms into a whole new dimension live. The band loves performing it on stage and has received strong feedback from audiences. Now, all eyes are on the big album launch at Clash in Berlin on October 25.
Tonight will not just mark the birth of Café Dreams but a new chapter in Maiorano’s years-long journey.
Final Word
With Rosa, Maiorano doesn’t just release a song—they give voice to a memory. They touch silence with music, dance with melancholy, and glide through pain with grace. We can’t wait to see how Café Dreams will weave this emotional depth into a cohesive whole.
