The Spoiled | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Sammichele di Bari, Apulia, Italy |
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| Years active | 2016, 2024-present |
| Label | Avant! Records |
| Members | Giovanni Santolla |
| Website | thespoiled |
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.
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.
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.