Bio

2008–2011: Beginnings and Debut Album

Between 2008 and 2011, Karmamoi performed extensively across Italy and Europe, appearing at festivals such as the Jimi Festival in France and the Eurosonic Noorderslag in the Netherlands.
At the end of 2011, the band released their self-titled debut album, KARMAMOI (Crisalide), their only record featuring Italian lyrics.

2013–2014: Odd Trip and a New Direction

In December 2013, the band released their second album, Odd Trip (Crisalide). This record marked a significant step toward a more defined progressive rock direction, introducing a renewed sound and a switch to English lyrics.
The album received strong reviews, and in 2014 Karmamoi performed in the UK, including:

• The Borderline, London – supporting Curved Air
• Zanzibar Club, Liverpool – supporting Lifesigns

2016–2017: Silence Between Sounds and International Recognition

Released in October 2016, Silence Between Sounds took over two years to complete due to lineup changes.
Co-produced by Mark Tucker (Jethro Tull), the album received worldwide critical acclaim, with some reviewers naming it one of the best progressive rock albums of 2016.
Highlights include:

• Listed by Progsphere Magazine among the 20 Best Italian Progressive Rock Bands
• The track Plato’s Cave included in Classic Rock Society’s New Species 28 compilation
• Reaching #2 on Progwereld and Progstreaming

In 2017, the band toured Italy, the UK, and the Netherlands, returning to the UK in April 2018 to perform at the Winter’s End Festival in Chepstow.

2018–2019: The Day Is Done and International Festivals

On 30 November 2018, Karmamoi released their fourth album, The Day Is Done (Sonicbond), featuring special guests:

• Colin Edwin – bass
• Geoff Leigh – flute and saxophone

Mark Tucker again served as co-producer and sound engineer. The album garnered outstanding reviews and is regarded as one of 2018’s top progressive rock releases.
Live highlights include:

• Danfest (Leicester)
• The Boston Music Room (London)
• ROSFEST (4 May 2019), one of the premier US prog festivals
• Black Water Prog Nights (June 2019)
• Progressivamente Free Festival (September 2019)

2021: Room 101

During the 2020 pandemic lockdown, Karmamoi focused on writing and recording Room 101, released on 28 May 2021.
Inspired by Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell, the album explores psychological themes and modern interpretations of control and vulnerability.
Produced by Daniele Giovannoni and co-produced by Mark Tucker and Octavia Brown, it features notable guest musicians including:

• Adam Holzman (Miles Davis, Steven Wilson)
• Steve Unruh (United Progressive Fraternity)

Room 101 was also the band’s first release available on vinyl.

2022: New Singer, New Singles, and International Return

In 2022, Valerio Sgargi joined as the new lead vocalist.
Releases:

• Which Dreams – March 2022
• Tamed Shadows – July 2022

Live performances included:

• Opening for IQ at the Legend Club, Milan (25 June 2022)
• Performance at Monforti Manor, Chicago (10 September 2022)

2023–2025: Strings From the Edge of Sound and Continued Touring

On 1 September 2023, Karmamoi released their sixth studio album, Strings From the Edge of Sound.
On 3 September 2023, the band performed at the 2Days Prog + 1, Italy’s most important progressive rock festival.
In 2024 and 2025, Karmamoi continued touring across Europe, including appearances at:

• Art Rock Festival
• Fusion 6 Prog Festival
• Alphen Theatre
• Monster’s Art

2026: Eternal Mistake

On 17 April 2026, Karmamoi will release their seventh studio album, Eternal Mistake, a concept album telling the love story between a human and a humanoid.
The album features world-class musicians such as Adam Holzman and Randy McStine.
In July 2026, Karmamoi will perform at the Prog for Peart (UK).

In autumn 2026, the band will embark on a European tour (dates TBA).