Lucio Corsi

Lucio Corsi(born 15 October 1993) is an Italian singer-songwriter.
Born and raised in theMaremmaregion ofTuscany, he is known for his blend ofglam rock, surreal lyrics, and fairy-tale themes. He began composing music at a young age and moved toMilanafter high school to pursue his career, releasing his debut EPs,Vetulonia DakarandAltalena Boy. In 2017, Corsi releasedBestiario musicale, a concept album dedicated to the animals of his native Maremma, and gained recognition by opening for major Italian artists. He signed withSugar Musicin 2019, releasingCosa faremo da grandi?(2020) andLa gente che sogna(2023), which were praised by critics. Corsi competed in theSanremo Music Festival 2025with his song "Volevo essere un duro", finishing in second place.
In addition to his music career, Corsi has appeared inGucci's fashion campaigns and participated in Italian television shows such asL'assedioand the seriesVita da CarlobyCarlo Verdone. He has been awarded several accolades, including the MEI Best Independent Artist prize and the "Mia Martini" Critics prize.
Lucio Corsi was born inGrossetoin 1993 and grew up in a farmhouse in Val di Campo, nearVetulonia. His family runs a restaurant in nearby Macchiascandona.His mother, Nicoletta Rabiti, is a painter, while his father Marco has worked various jobs, including as aRAIoperator, bricklayer, and leather craftsman.
Corsi began composing his first songs at a young age. He stated that he developed a passion for music as a child after watchingThe Blues Brotherson television.Since 2011, he has performed in local venues and public squares in his hometown. Initially influenced by the experimental style ofPeter Gabriel-eraGenesis, he composed instrumentalprogressive rockpieces before shifting toward a singer-songwriter style inspired by artists such asFlavio GiuratoandIvan Graziani.
In 2012, he graduated from the "Guglielmo Marconi" Scientific High School in Grosseto.
After graduation, Corsi moved toMilanto pursue a music career, living first along theNaviglio Pavese, then in Via Ripamonti, and finally inNiguarda.
On 29 April 2014, he released his debut EP,Vetulonia Dakar, featuring five tracks.On 7 June, he performed the song "Le api" at theMI AMI Festival,and on 17 August, he opened forStadioat the final night ofFestambiente.During this period, he met Federico Dragogna of Ministri, with whom he produced his second EP,Altalena Boy, as well as Matteo Zanobini, a collaborator ofBrunori Sas, who introduced him to the label Picicca Dischi.
Corsi's debut album,Altalena Boy/Vetulonia Dakar, compiling both previously released EPs, was released on 16 January 2015, under Picicca Dischi and distributed bySony Music.The album received positive critical reception, praised for itsglam rockstyle and surreal lyrics.
On 27 January 2017, Corsi released his first studio album,Bestiario musicale, under Picicca Dischi. Aconcept albumwith a fairy-tale theme, it features eight tracks, each dedicated to an animal from his homelandMaremma.
Throughout 2017, he opened forBaustelleand Brunori Sas during their respective theater tours, developing a friendship withFrancesco Bianconi. Alongside Bianconi, he was selected as a model forGucci's Cruise 2018 campaign, walking the runway atPalazzo PittiinFlorenceon 29 May.In the autumn, he also participated in Roman Rhapsody, a project curated by creative directorAlessandro Micheleand photographerMick Rock.That same year, he was one of the eight finalists of the 28th edition of theMusiculturacompetition, performing "Altalena Boy" at theArena SferisterioinMacerataon 23 June. Corsi was also awarded the MEI Best Emerging Artist prize at the MEI Special Millennials event held inRome.
In October 2018, he took part in When Mediterranean Meets the Gulf: Words and Notes, a music event inAbu DhabiandKuwait City, alongsideMargherita Vicario, Nicolò Carnesi,Dimartino, and Fabrizio Cammarata. The event was supported by the Italian Embassy and theMinistry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
In 2019, Corsi signed withSugar Musicand released his new single "Cosa faremo da grandi?" on 25 October, serving as both the lead single and the title track of his second album.The second single, "Freccia Bianca", was released on 9 January 2020, followed by the albumCosa faremo da grandi?on 17 January.The album was produced by Francesco Bianconi and Antonio Cupertino.
In late 2020, he was a regular guest on the television programL'assedio, hosted byDaria BignardionNove, performing alongside his band.In 2021, he competed at thePremio Tenco, becoming one of the youngest participants in the festival's history.
On 21 April 2023, Corsi released his third studio album,La gente che sogna, followed by a summer tour.On 17 June, he opened forThe WhoatFirenze Rocks.After the success of his summer shows, Corsi launched his winter tour in October, starting inBrescia, where he performed and received the Musica da Bere award during the festival of the same name.That same month, he was also honored with the MEI Award for Best Independent Artist of the Year at the Meeting delle Etichette Indipendenti inFaenza.
On 13 November 2024, he released the single "Tu sei il mattino", which was featured in the soundtrack of the third season ofVita da Carlo, the TV series byCarlo Verdone.Corsi also made a guest appearance in the show, playing himself.
In February 2025, Corsi competed in theSanremo Music Festival 2025with the song "Volevo essere un duro".On the fourth evening dedicated to cover songs, he duetted withTopo Gigio, performing "Nel blu, dipinto di blu" byDomenico Modugno.On the final evening, Corsi placed second overall, but was awarded the Critics Prize.
The release of his fourth album,Volevo essere un duro, is scheduled for 21 March 2025.