Forged in Manchester’s music scene, over the last few years, Shape Of Water has become a leading act in the world of electronic art rock. Formed in 2018 by lead vocalist, bassist and keys player Rox Capriotti alongside guitarist and backing vocalist Luca De Falco, the duo blends rock’s energy with electronic textures and cinematic soundscapes.
Their music is built on their versatility and constantly shifting sound, breaking genre boundaries to create an immersive and unpredictable listening experience. Though now firmly based in the UK, their musical journey began in their hometown of San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy, where they first collaborated as members of the band The Lotus. Since then, they’ve gone from strength to strength in the alternative scene, earning international recognition for their innovative approach to songwriting and performance.
Their albums Great Illusions and Amor Fati were released to critical acclaim, with praise from the likes of Classic Rock and Rolling Stone.de. Their distinctively atmospheric sound has taken them on the road with artists such as Radkey and Christian Death, while also securing spots at major UK festivals like Call Of The Wild, HRH Sleaze, and Heaven & Hell Festival.
Ahead of their third album which is set to land later this year, Shape of Water brings us the perfect taste of their sound with their single titled “Naked.” Thematically, the track explores themes of intimacy and vulnerability, distilling the emotions tied to human connection, framed in an epic indie rock setting that stitches their engaging melodic writing into an atmospheric arrangement cut with danceable energy.
Set up with the melancholic plucks of a twanging guitar, Rox’s emotive vocals enter to thread moving melodic above before the buzz of a bouncy bass synth ushers in an uptempo groove of lively guitar rhythms and steadily pattering drums. Bending between bursts of invigorating sonic energy with infectious hooks and passages of mellow, dreamy aesthetic and building to an anthemic crescendo of soaring lead guitar, “Naked” serves up an engrossing musical experience from start to finish.
Once again showcasing their instantly catchy songwriting and performance flair, with “Naked,” Shape Of Water serves up a spectacular musical moment. With their highly anticipated third record on the horizon, 2025 is set to be another incredible year for this talented act and we can’t wait to see what comes next on their continuous and inevitable rise.
Listen to Naked below
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