Thank U For Smoking

Thank U for Smoking is a musical project active since 2009. Since the beginning, the main concept that characterizes the band is the sound: hours of jam were spent to analyze the meaning, the proportion, the idea. The initial attitude was entirely devoted to an instrumental improvisation, and was later structured and ordered to create an exact mix of vocal and instrumental melody. They have played shows all around Europe sharing the stage with, among the others: Killing Joke, Nadja, Bellini, Dyse, Tying Tiffany, Mombu; they have composed soundtracks for independent films and an EP released in February 2011 sold out. In May 2012 they have released their first album: “Dopo la quiete” which has received a great response and reviews. In “Dopo La Quiete” there's also a collaboration with the independent Videofactory “Quadratino Pericoloso” which has produced a DVD entitled “Island”: the images captured in Iceland by Quadratino Pericoloso with the instrumental music of the band created something strange, unique. The DVD has been recorded in the Municipal Theatre of Serramanna (Sardinia) in February 2012. On April 10th '14 they have released the new album “YOMI”. “YOMI” is a 50 minutes of chaotic and doomish layers that explore human attitudes. “Yomi” is “a dark, suffering, thoughtful” work in which the strong “noise-rock” and “post-rock” influences coexist in “drone”, “doom”, “space-rock” and “alternatives” vortices. The instrumental concept has been broadened and deepened, marked by ethereal vocals, sometimes poignant. Special guest on the baritone and alto sax, Luca T. Mai (ZU / Mombu) which, like a pachyderm, manages the moods in “π” (pi-greek). Mixed and mastered by Valerio Fisik in the “hombrelobo studios” in Rome, “Yomi” is a journey into the human soul; a concentration of “mixed and crushed” feelings that could overwhelm everyone.