GRAMMY® Award-winning acoustic guitar trio The String Revolution will release their cinematic new instrumental single, “West of Spaghetti,” on June 5, available on all major streaming platforms. Written, arranged, and produced collaboratively by Janet Robin, Markus Illko, and Rober Luis, the track captures the spirit of classic spaghetti-western soundtracks while showcasing the trio’s innovative and contemporary acoustic approach.
Mysterious, cinematic, playful, and rhythmically driven, “West of Spaghetti” highlights The String Revolution’s signature fusion of global influences, intricate guitar interplay, and genre-defying creativity. The single was mixed and mastered by acclaimed engineer Matthew Hyde, known for his work with Rodrigo y Gabriela and Slipknot.
“Pure and simple, this was a complete collaboration—from the composing to the performance,” says Janet Robin. “It was truly an ensemble creation. We were heavily inspired by Ennio Morricone and his iconic spaghetti-western scores, as well as the elegant simplicity of Gustavo Santaolalla’s compositions. Our goal was to create something cinematic using only three instruments. The recording features a charango, requinto guitar, and steel-string acoustic guitar.”
The release arrives ahead of The String Revolution’s appearance at the LA Jazz Festival on August 12, where audiences will have the opportunity to experience the trio’s dynamic musicianship and genre-bending artistry live.
About “West of Spaghetti”
Credits
Writers / Arrangers / Producers: Janet Robin, Markus Illko, Rober Luis
Acoustic Bass Guitar: Markus Illko
Charango Guitar: Markus Illko
Acoustic Guitar: Janet Robin, Rober Luis Rodriguez
* Requinto Guitar: Rober Luis Rodriguez
Percussion: Markus Illko
Mixing & Mastering Engineer: Matthew Hyde
About The String Revolution
Formed in 2015 by Janet Robin—a former student of Randy Rhoads and member of Lindsey Buckingham’s first solo touring “guitar army”—The String Revolution has become one of the most innovative and acclaimed instrumental ensembles in contemporary music. Active as a producer and session player, Robin was named to Guitar Player Magazine’s “Top 50 Acoustic Guitarists” bonus list in 2017.
The trio also features Austrian guitarist Markus Illko, a Master of the Arts and award‑winning composer, and Cuban multi‑instrumentalist Rober Luis, whose rhythmic and melodic versatility shapes the group’s distinctive sound.
Their releases have earned millions of streams, Top 10 placements on Spotify’s LA Instrumental Charts, and regular SiriusXM airplay. Known for re‑imagining iconic songs, they’ve reinvented classics like “Billie Jean,” “Rocketman,” and “Englishman in New York,” while continuing to expand their catalog of original compositions.
In 2024, The String Revolution won the GRAMMY Award® for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella for their collaboration with Tommy Emmanuel on “Folsom Prison Blues,” produced by John Carter Cash.
The group has also collaborated with guitarist Steve Stevens, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, percussionist Luis Conte, and bassist Byron House. The String Revolution has performed at major venues including the GRAMMY Museum.
Song Links
https://ffm.to/westofspaghetti
