In this review, we dive into "Fishes Were Everywhere," the debut album from Self Portraits, a submission that stood out amidst the myriad of music we receive at Prog Radio. It's not often that a cold-call album sent to us immediately grabs our attention, but this one had us hooked from the first note, compelling us to not just give it a cursory listen but to fully immerse ourselves in it.

Self Portraits, hailing from Parma, Italy, have been crafting their unique blend of music since 2010, yet this album marks their first foray into a full-length release. Drawing inspiration from progressive rock, psychedelia, and the electronic sounds of the '80s, the band consists of Marco Fulgoni on guitar and vocals, Martino Pederzolli on bass, Giorgio Cimino on keyboards, and Luigi Mazzieri on drums. Despite their long history of making music and performing live, our knowledge of them is primarily based on what's shared on their Bandcamp and Facebook pages.