Rares

Born in Barlad, Romania, in 1997 and raised in the Venetian Lagoon, Rares studied electronic music at the Bologna Conservatory before settling in Milan. Performing under his own first name, he reimagines Italian songwriting through a dialogue between past and present, blending the melodic traditions of the 1960s with synthesizers, electronic beats and an adventurous approach to song structure. His 2020 debut, Curriculum Vitae, attracted attention from audiences and critics, leading to an appearance at MI AMI Ancora and his first solo tour. The EP Folk_2021 followed, exploring American neo-folk influences, before his second album, Femmina, arrived in March 2023 via Needn't. Named among Rockit's 50 best albums of the year, the record took him from club stages to major festivals across Italy. In 2024, Rares collaborated with Cosmo on "Strano Deserto", featured on MACE's album MAYA, and joined MACE on stage at Milan's Forum. Further collaborations included Basta Session No. 5 and "agosto", co-written with Faccianuvola and released in 2025. His latest album, SINCERO!, was released on 15 May 2026 via Panico Dischi, preceded by the singles "Robina" and "Gatti".