ALMA Acoustic

A pop-rock band from Italian-speaking Switzerland, founded in 2021 in Lugano, Ticino. We are a five-piece group featuring: Orio Oliveri (guitars and backing vocals), Maurizio Podda (lead vocals), Guido Lazzaroni (drums), Christopher Cornacchini (bass), and Pietro Pavanelli (guitars). Our music blends original Italian tracks with a repertoire of Italian and international covers, all featuring our unique arrangements. We are the proud winners of the Best Original Song award at the 2025 Ticino Bands Live Contest.

Discography & Career Highlights
Albums: In 2024, we released our 10-track debut album, "Tutti umani tutti uguali".

Singles: The album featured the singles "Coriandoli", "Non basterà la pioggia", and "Superpoteri". Notably, "Coriandoli" was selected for the soundtrack of an independent film.

New Music: Our latest singles, "Parlami d'amore" (2025) and "Vita" (2026), offer a preview of our upcoming album, set for release in Summer 2026.

Media & Live Performances
We have had the honor of being interviewed by the legendary Red Ronnie and featured on RSI Rete Tre for Local Heroes.

You can find us performing across Ticino and Lombardy—including Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno, and Milan—at various events, private parties, and festivals.