Italian Progressive Rock legends Arti & Mestieri have uveiled the official music video for “Salto con l’Hashtag,” a standout track from their latest album “D‑BRANE.” The video captures the band in a real live studio session, recorded without overdubs, CGI or AI-generated elements, faithfully documenting the raw, organic interplay that has always defined the group’s unmistakable sound.
Watch the official video for “Salto Con l’Hashtag” via the YouTube player below:
Conceived as a pure performance piece, the video emphasizes the collective musicianship rather than visual artifice. The camera follows the intricate rhythmic architecture shaped by Furio Chirico’s unmistakable drumming, interwoven with Lautaro Acosta’s expressive violin lines, Gabriele Tommaso’s sharp-edged guitar work, Roberto Puggioni’s fluid fretless bass, and the layered keyboard textures of Marco Cimino. Composed by Luigi Venegoni, “Salto con l’Hashtag” bridges Arti & Mestieri’s Jazz‑Rock heritage with the sharper, contemporary edge explored on “D‑BRANE,” confirming the band’s ability to evolve without diluting its identity.
The track appears on “D‑BRANE,” released in 2025 by King Records (Japanese Special Edition) and in 2026 by Ma.Ra.Cash. Records for worldwide distribution. The album represents another forward‑looking chapter in the band’s long history, combining complex arrangements, dynamic contrasts and a modern production approach while remaining firmly rooted in the classic Italian progressive tradition.
Alongside the video release, Arti & Mestieri have announced what will be their final live performances in Japan, a country that has long been considered their “second homeland.” These concerts mark the band’s fifth Japanese tour since their debut visit in 2005 and will stand as a definitive farewell to an audience that has supported them for decades.
The shows will take place as part of “THE BEST OF ITALIAN ROCK – Gran Finale”, a special double‑headliner event featuring Arti & Mestieri and Furio Chirico’s The Trip:
April 24, 2026 – Club Città (Kawasaki)
The Trip: “CARONTE – special and signature tunes”
Arti & Mestieri: “3 Cramps Albums & More Classics”
April 25, 2026 – Club Città (Kawasaki)
The Trip: “ATLANTIDE – special and signature tunes”
Arti & Mestieri: “Farewell – The Very Best of Arti & Mestieri”
The concerts will span the full arc of both bands’ histories, from seminal works of the Italian Progressive Rock golden age to rare and lesser‑known material, offering fans a comprehensive and emotionally charged final chapter.
The Japanese lineup for Arti & Mestieri will feature Furio Chirico (drums, percussion), Lautaro Acosta (violin), Gabriele Tommaso (guitars), Roberto Puggioni (fretless bass), Beppe Crovella (Hammond organ, keyboards), Marco Cimino (keyboards) and Alfredo Ponissi (saxophone, flute). Furio Chirico’s The Trip will include Paolo “Silver” Silvestri (Hammond, keyboards), Alessio Trapella (bass, vocals) and Marco Rostagno (guitars).
With the release of the “Salto con l’Hashtag” video and the announcement of these final Japanese dates, Arti & Mestieri bring together past and present in a powerful closing statement—celebrating a legacy built on innovation, virtuosity and an unbreakable bond with their audience.
“D‑BRANE” is available in its Japanese Special Edition via King Records, as well as in the worldwide edition distributed by Ma.Ra.Cash. Records.
Purchase “D-BRANE” here: King Records | Disk Union | Ma.Ra.Cash. Records
Arti & Mestieri Lineup:
Furio Chirico / Drums & Percussion
Lautaro Acosta / Violin
Gabriele Tommaso / Guitars
Roberto Puggioni / Fretless Bass
Beppe Crovella / Hammond, Keyboards
Marco Cimino / Keyboards
Alfredo Ponissi / Sax, Flute
Furio Chirico’s The Trip:
Furio Chirico / Drums & Percussion
Paolo Silver Silvestri / Hammond, Keyboards
Alessio Trapella / Bass, Vocals
Marco Rostagno / Guitars