Igarka’s Dopamine Ocean isn’t just an EP—it’s a sonic detonation.
Released October 10, 2025, this Italian quintet has unleashed a genre-bending, emotionally charged debut that’s turning heads and melting minds. Formed in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Igarka is part of a vibrant underground Italian music scene. While bands such as Karnivool, TesseracT, and My Bloody Valentine are not explicitly mentioned by the band as influences, there are sonic elements that call these bands to mind when listening to their EP. The band does mention an affinity for Deftones and Baroness and while Igarka does not explicitly sound similar, there are certain soundscapes and sonic dimensions they share with these influences.
Sound Explosion
Imagine shoegaze colliding with grunge, melodic hardcore, and power metal—all wrapped in a dreamy haze. That’s Igarka. Their sound is heavy, hypnotic, and wildly unpredictable. The dynamic shifts are wild: quiet introspection explodes into chaotic breakdowns. The layering of shoegaze textures with aggressive rhythms often creates a sound that’s both dreamy and devastating. Every track is a mood swing you’ll want to ride.
Vocals That Haunt & Heal
Aisja Baglioni’s voice floats, sings, and soars. From the surreal forest of “Hider” to the shimmering shoegaze of “Follow for More,” her delivery is pure magic. Aisja’s vocals shift from whispery vulnerability to full-throttle fury.
🔥 Tracklist
- “Hider” – ethereal and eerie
- “Follow for More” – shoegaze shimmer
- “Sabotage” – raw and relentless
- “Self-Similar” – mathy and mesmerizing
- “Expiration Mark” – emotional gut-punch
- “Sammarinese Brainrot Animals” – chaotic brilliance
- “End Well” – a haunting farewell
Lineup:
- Aisja Baglioni – lead vocals
- Luca Pasini – guitar, backing vocals, keyboards, mixing
- Simone Succi – guitar, mastering
- Elisabetta Paglierani – bass, artwork
- Giorgio Puzzarini – drums