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Lucio Corsi (; born 15 October 1993) is an Italian singer-songwriter. Born and raised in the Maremma region of Tuscany, he is known for his blend of glam rock, surreal lyrics, and fairytale themes.
Corsi began composing music at a young age and moved to Milan after high school to pursue his career, releasing his debut EPs, Vetulonia Dakar and Altalena Boy. In 2017, Corsi released Bestiario musicale, a concept album dedicated to the animals of his native Maremma, and gained recognition by opening for major Italian artists. He signed with Sugar Music in 2019, releasing Cosa faremo da grandi? (2020), La gente che sogna (2023), and Volevo essere un duro (2025), which were praised by critics. Corsi took part in the Sanremo Music Festival 2025 with his song "Volevo essere un duro", finishing in second place. He then in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with that song, finishing in fifth place overall with 256 points.
In addition to his music career, Corsi has appeared in Gucci's fashion campaigns and participated in Italian television shows such as L'assedio and the series Vita da Carlo by Carlo Verdone. He has been awarded several accolades, including the MEI Best Independent Artist prize and the "Mia Martini" Critics prize.
Corsi began composing his first songs at a young age. He stated that he developed a passion for music as a child after watching The Blues Brothers on television. Since 2011, he has performed in local venues and public squares in his hometown. Initially influenced by the experimental style of Peter Gabriel-era Genesis, he composed instrumental progressive rock pieces before shifting toward a singer-songwriter style inspired by artists such as Flavio Giurato and Ivan Graziani.
In 2012, he graduated from the "Guglielmo Marconi" Scientific High School in Grosseto.
On 29 April 2014, he released his debut EP, Vetulonia Dakar, featuring five tracks. On 7 June, he performed the song "Le api" at the , and on 17 August, he opened for Stadio at the final night of Festambiente. During this period, he met Federico Dragogna of , with whom he produced his second EP, Altalena Boy, as well as Matteo Zanobini, a collaborator of Brunori 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 by Sony Music. The album received positive critical reception, praised for its glam rock style and surreal lyrics.
Throughout 2017, he opened for Baustelle and Brunori Sas during their respective theater tours, developing a friendship with Francesco Bianconi. Alongside Bianconi, he was selected as a model for Gucci's Cruise 2018 campaign, walking the runway at Palazzo Pitti in Florence on 29 May. In the autumn, he also participated in Roman Rhapsody, a project curated by creative director Alessandro Michele and photographer Mick Rock. That same year, he was one of the eight finalists of the 28th edition of the Musicultura competition, performing "Altalena Boy" at the Arena Sferisterio in Macerata on 23 June. Corsi was also awarded the MEI Best Emerging Artist prize at the MEI Special Millennials event held in Rome.
In October 2018, he took part in When Mediterranean Meets the Gulf: Words and Notes, a music event in Abu Dhabi and Kuwait City, alongside Margherita Vicario, Nicolò Carnesi, Dimartino, and Fabrizio Cammarata. The event was supported by the Italian Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
In late 2020, he was a regular guest on the television program L'assedio, hosted by Daria Bignardi on Nove, performing alongside his band. In 2021, he competed at the Premio 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, produced by his longtime friend and fellow countryman Tommaso Ottomano, who has also directed all of his music videos. It was followed by a summer tour. On 17 June, he opened for The Who at Firenze Rocks. After the success of his summer shows, Corsi launched his winter tour in October, starting in Brescia, 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 in Faenza.
In February 2025, Corsi competed in the Sanremo Music Festival 2025 with the song "Volevo essere un duro". On the fourth evening dedicated to cover songs, he duetted with Topo Gigio, performing "Nel blu, dipinto di blu" by Domenico Modugno. On the final evening, Corsi placed second overall, but was awarded the Critics Prize. Later that month, RAI appointed him as the for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, after the Sanremo winner Olly declined the opportunity.
His fourth album, Volevo essere un duro, was released on 21 March 2025. For the album and its title track, Corsi was awarded two Targa Tenco.
In May, Corsi participated in Eurovision, being directly qualified for the final as part of the "Big Five". During his performances, accompanied by Ottomano, he played the harmonica live. This marked the first time an instrument was played live at the contest since 1998, without breaking any rules, as the harmonica was played directly into the microphone. He ultimately finished the competition in fifth place with 256 points.
| + List of albums, with selected details |
| + List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing release year and album name |
| Le api | 17 April 2014 | Lucio Corsi |
| Søren | 21 May 2014 | |
| Migrazione generale dalle campagne alle città | 2 November 2014 | Tommaso Ottomano |
| Godzilla | 9 December 2014 | |
| Altalena Boy (versione "tranquilla") | 17 February 2015 | |
| Altalena Boy (versione "sgravata") | ||
| Cosa faremo da grandi? | 28 October 2019 | |
| Freccia Bianca | 17 January 2020 | |
| Trieste | 22 April 2020 | |
| Astronave giradisco | 22 March 2023 | |
| La bocca della verità | 3 April 2023 | |
| Magia nera | 18 April 2023 | |
| Radio Mayday | 21 April 2023 | |
| Tu sei il mattino | 15 November 2024 | |
| Nel cuore della notte | 24 December 2024 | |
| Volevo essere un duro | 12 February 2025 | |
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| 2024 | Vita da Carlo | Himself | 4 episodes (season 3) |
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