The Spoiled

The Spoiled
Background information
OriginSammichele di Bari, Apulia, Italy
Genres
Years active2016, 2024-present
LabelAvant! Records
MembersGiovanni Santolla
Websitethespoiled.org

Giovanni Santolla (May 26, 1989), known professionally as The Spoiled, is an Italian musician and record producer from Sammichele di Bari. Its music combines post-punk, shoegaze, dark wave, and indie rock.

History

Initially started as a studio project, The Spoiled released its debut EP Ironshell on January 13, 2016 [1][2] and a video for the single Wish House.[3] Their full length Parasite [4] came out on June 22, 2016 via Manic Depression Records.[5]

After going on hiatus for 8 years, in late 2024, the project self-released the debut EP Time [6] , followed in 2025 by the full-length Living Ghosts,[7] anticipated by the singles The Day You Die and Ravenous.

Following the album’s release, The Spoiled collaborated with international acts including Darkways, Corlyx, Ash Code, This Eternal Decay, Chaos International, and Hinfort, while maintaining a dense touring schedule across Europe and sharing the stage with artists such as Traitrs, Hinfort, Darkways, and Ductape.

The new album When It Rains, is set for release on Avant! Records on April 17, 2026.

Inspiration

The Spoiled have stated that The Soft Moon and Nine Inch Nails have been their main source of inspiration. Other influences include Drab Majesty, Slowdive, DIIV, Akira Yamaoka, David Lynch, ThxSoMch, and Mareux.

Official members

  • Giovanni Santolla - vocals, guitar, bass, bass vi, synth, programming, percussions (2016, 2024–present)

Additional live lineup

  • Angelo Abbruzzese - synth, sampler, sequencer (2026–present)
  • Daniele Raguso - synth (2024–present)
  • Vito Santoiemma - bass guitar (2024–present)

Discography

Studio albums

  • Parasite (Manic Depression Records, 2016)
  • Living Ghosts (Swiss Dark Nights, 2025)
  • When It Rains (Avant! Records, 2026)

EPs

  • Ironshell (Manic Depression Records, 2016)
  • Time (Manic Depression Records, 2024)

Singles

  • Love Is Pain (self-released, 2024)
  • The Day You Die (self-released, 2024)
  • Ravenous (Swiss Dark Nights, 2025)
  • When It Rains (Avant! Records, 2026)
  • Sad Eyes, Angry Eyes (Avant! Records, 2026)

Videos

References

  1. ^ The Spoiled - Ironshell In: Rockit, 28 April 2016
  2. ^ Interview - The Spoiled In: Indie Roccia, 12 September 2016
  3. ^ The Spoiled premiere “Wish House” In: Post-Punk.com, 10 February 2016
  4. ^ The Spoiled: Parasite In: Ver Sacrum, 22 July 2016
  5. ^ The Spoiled In: Manic Depression Records
  6. ^ Italian Darkwave Project The Spoiled Releases “Time” EP and Video for “Hole in A Chest” In: Post-Punk.com, 4 October 2024
  7. ^ The Spoiled: Living Ghosts" In: Ver Sacrum, 12 April 2025
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