{
  "id": 5189236,
  "title": "Italian rock duo brings 'Little Boys' state of mind to Korea",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/italian-rock-duo-brings-little-boys-state-of-mind-to-korea",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T22:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20260903/italian-rock-duo-brings-little-boys-state-of-mind-to-korea"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Italian rock duo Little Boys, known for their energetic and rebellious spirit, are bringing their unique sound to Korea with a 16-show tour spanning September and October. Vocalist and guitarist Elle Bertone explained that the band's name is not tied to their age, but rather to a \"state of mind\" characterized by the curiosity and reckless energy of childhood. Bertone, a former classical pianist, plays left-handed on a standard right-handed guitar, while her bandmate Esse Pirotta adds her musical talents to the mix. The duo aims to keep that childlike curiosity alive, exploring new places and challenges, turning their youthful spirit into a powerful and unstoppable force on stage.",
  "summary": "“Little Boys isn’t really about age. It’s a state of mind. It’s about keeping something of Peter Pan alive inside you — that restless, curious and slightly reckless energy you have when you still see the world as something to challenge. We never want to lose that.” This is how vocalist and guitarist Elle Bertone explained the origins of the power rock duo's name, Little Boys. She added that part…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Italian rock duo brings 'Little Boys' state of mind to Korea",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/italian-rock-duo-brings-little-boys-state-of-mind-to-korea-5190735",
        "published": "2026-09-02T22:52:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}