Doomed Confessionary: Gabriele Centelli (Platonick Dive)
Photos by Serena Chetoni
Established in Livorno, Italy in 2010, Gabriele, Marco and Jonathan of Platonick Dive were not just determined, but destined to break free from their surroundings, and music was their key. Developing their sound over the past years into a beautifully refined chaos. Mixing experimentation with electronics, colossal percussion, and searing post-rock guitars, the band has created a sound that is not stereotypical of their humble background.
After the global pandemic and some years of intense songwriting the trio finally reports back with a new album. »Take A Deep Breath« is the perfect post-rock album for the summertime. Not drowning in melancholy and sad moments and not concentrating on low tuned and slow heavy parts, the band created an album that sounds so free of any boundaries and conventions. Relaxed, dynamic with a lot catchy tunes that settle in the ear. Absolutely danceable and writen for live performances on the one side and on the other side a perfect fitting score for a movie.
»Take A Deep Breath« was just released on September 13th, 2024 via Moment Of Collapse Records.
Platonick Dive are Gabriele Centelli (guitar, vocals, keys, samples), Marco Figliè (guitar, effects, samples) and Jonathan Nelli (drums).
Can you say a few words about your band?
We are Platonick Dive, an experimental/electronic/post band from Italy. We started this band as a sort of therapy for ourselves. We started more than 10 years ago.
What was the biggest challenge for the band?
From the self-therapy we started, we have arrived to export our music and our message to our growing audience. Most people later explained they use our music as a form of therapy and this is absolutely our biggest satisfaction and our constant challenge.
What can you be most proud of so far?
This is our fourth studio album, a great goal achieved. Among all the bands that form in the world, how many manage to make their fourth album while maintaining an intact identity and artistic dignity? We made it.
What was your biggest regret?
Not playing shows for several years during pandemic times.
What was the best concert/tour so far and why?
Oh, lots of shows but probably the best show in Europe was at Arena Wien with Efterkang and in Italy the opening set we played in Padua before Explosions In The Sky, an unforgettable night.
What was the biggest surprise on the music scene for you?
Discover that unsuspected and unpredicted people like our music! 😀
What is currently in your heavy musical rotation?
Lots of electronic and experimental acts, especially nowadays artists but also lots of alternative 90s music.
What was the best advice you’ve ever been given as a musician?
Try to be as free as possible, without any music boundaries. Try to put all your emotions in what you are doing. Freedom and honesty are the keys to create the best pieces of art.
What are your guilty pleasures?
During summertime playing “just with socks” in the rehearsal room, like RHCP (Ahaha!)
Can you say something more about the current music scene in Livorno / Italy?
Hard time for dreamers today (ahah) but we have broad shoulders!
Where can we see you live this year (concerts/tours)?
We will tour Europe in spring 2025 and we will play some Italian shows. More news in the coming months.
What are your plans for the future as a band?
Play shows and go on tour to support the new album and promote it in the best way.
How can people best support your band?
People can directly support us through Bandcamp shopping the new album and the older ones. Thank you!
Do you have any message for your listeners?
We really hope you like »Take A Deep Breath«, a place where you can feel yourself, rest, relax, think, plan, dance, travel, make love and be the best part of you. Dive and swim in!
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Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well