News
Our second album BEVI. DIMENTICA. OBBEDISCI. is available on all platforms (find it here), distributed by Believe Music Italia and published by Orangle Records. The physical edition is on sale at our concerts and can also be requested by contacting us via email or on our social channels.
Our new single Arturo is out since 31 July 2026 and the video is coming soon!
Next events
Where can we meet next? Let's support live music — it matters. Go to concerts, meet artists in person, be present. It's essential to keep live music alive and possible. Don't take it for granted! See you there! Thank you.
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Bio
Pop-rock band from Italian-speaking Switzerland, founded in 2021 in Lugano, Ticino. Five members — Orio Oliveri (guitars, backing vocals), Maurizio Podda (lead vocals), Guido Lazzaroni (drums), Christopher Cornacchini (bass) and Pietro Pavanelli (guitars) — combining original songs in Italian with a repertoire of Italian and international covers with personal arrangements. Winners of the Best Original Song Award at Ticino Bands Live Contest 2025.
We released the album "Tutti umani tutti uguali" (2024, 10 tracks) with singles "Coriandoli", "Non basterà la pioggia" and "Superpoteri". "Coriandoli" was chosen as the soundtrack of an independent film. The singles "Parlami d'amore", "Vita", "Il fiume dell'oblio" and "Arturo" lead up to the new album BEVI. DIMENTICA. OBBEDISCI., out on 14 August 2026. Featured by Red Ronnie and interviewed by RSI Rete Tre for Local Heroes. We perform across Ticino and Lombardy — Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno, Milan — at events, festivals and private occasions.
Our project has a clear cultural mission: to bring Italian pop songwriting to Ticino and champion original music in Italian in a scene often dominated by English and rock. Our sound blends pop-rock immediacy with acoustic and folk roots, drawing on the Italian singer-songwriter tradition. Our lyrics address today's world — digital overload, human relationships, social hypocrisy. We have performed at Hard Rock Cafe Milan, La Rotonda Locarno, on RSI Rete Tre (Local Heroes), RSI Rete Uno and at Tiny Kitchen Sessions, and were interviewed by Red Ronnie.
Mission
Do you know what rockism is?
and why it also concerns Ticino
In the international music debate there is a precise term: rockism.
It refers to a cultural view according to which rock (and its derivatives such as blues and related genres) is considered inherently more authentic, deep or “artistic”, while pop is often dismissed as commercial, lightweight or lacking value.
ALMA Acoustic aims to bring value to pop music and songwriting, by promoting and safeguarding the Italian language in the Canton of Ticino.
Are pop music and the Italian language disappearing?
In the musical landscape of Italian-speaking Switzerland, a single narrative often dominates: rock, blues, covers and the English language.
ALMA Acoustic was born to broaden this horizon, enhancing original pop music in Italian as a living, current and necessary cultural form.
ALMA Acoustic is not against rock, blues or any other genre.
It exists in support of something that today risks disappearing from the local musical debate.
Pop has a deep cultural value because:
- it is accessible, and therefore truly inclusive
- it tells the present, everyday language and contemporary emotions
- it creates collective identity, not elitism
- it is a powerful tool of cultural storytelling, especially when it is original
Historically, pop has given a voice to entire generations, conveyed social change and built national musical heritages. It is not a minor genre: it is a language.
The Italian language: a cultural responsibility
Switzerland is a multilingual country, but Italian speakers are often placed in the background.
The Canton of Ticino officially acknowledges the need to safeguard and promote the Italian language and culture: it is not just a right, it is an institutional objective.
Yet, in music:
- English dominates even where it is not necessary
- original projects in Italian are rare
- those who write in Italian are often perceived as “less international”
ALMA Acoustic consciously chooses to write and sing in Italian, because language is an integral part of cultural identity. Valuing it means making Ticino recognizable, not marginal.
We want to contribute to a more plural Ticinese music scene, where pop, rock, blues, jazz and every other language can coexist without implicit hierarchies.
Music is not just entertainment: it is cultural policy, identity, future.
Our music
Our original Italian albums and singles are available on all major streaming platforms.
ALBUM 2026 – BEVI. DIMENTICA. OBBEDISCI.
Our new album, titled BEVI. DIMENTICA. OBBEDISCI. (distributed by Believe Music Italia), contains 10 tracks. In a world that demands constant performance and relentless pace, we have stopped living for ourselves and started producing for others.
This album is born from a rejection of that frantic rhythm and the anxiety of perfection. It is an invitation to unplug, reclaim our time, and slow down — so we don't forget the beauty of living life.
ALBUM 2024 – TUTTI UMANI TUTTI UGUALI
Our album ‘TUTTI UMANI TUTTI UGUALI’, released in May 2024, is available on all streaming platforms. It’s a 10-track record with a fresh pop-rock sound and Italian singer-songwriter influences, blending catchy melodies with contemporary themes approached with sensitivity and a subtle thread of irony. We wanted to invite listeners to reflect on the world around us and rediscover authentic values. The singles from the album are ‘Coriandoli’, ‘Non basterà la pioggia’, and ‘Superpoteri’.
Our show
Every one of our shows is a blend of music and entertainment; we don’t like standing on stage just to show you how good we are (and yes… we are ;-)). We don’t want mere spectators—we always try to involve you: we chat with you, keep you entertained, share curiosities about the songs, and, most of all, make you want to sing along with us, creating the perfect mix of high-quality live music and fun. You won’t get bored with us. Average duration: two and a half hours (adjustable to your needs). Available for private parties, weddings, festivals and corporate events across Switzerland and Italy: contact us at [email protected].
Ticino Bands Contest 2025
Performance of original songs, winner of the Best Original Songs award, electric lineup
Hard Rock Cafe – Milan
Concert in Milan with original songs and covers, acoustic trio lineup
La Rotonda - Locarno
Performance on the mx3 unplugged stage with originals and covers, acoustic lineup
Our cover repertoire features a mix of well-known hits that we perform during entertainment engagements. Playing covers allows us to fit into a wider range of contexts, where we can then also introduce our original songs.
Italian Songs
- Vasco Rossi - Albachiara
- Zucchero - Baila Morena
- Franco Battiato - Bandiera Bianca
- Mango - Bella d'estate
- Franco Battiato - Centro di gravità permanente
- Mango - Come Monnalisa
- Lucio Battisti - Con il nastro rosa
- Franco Battiato - Cuccuruccucù Paloma
- Francesco Guccini - Dio è morto
- Lucio Battisti - Fiori Rosa, Fiori di Pesco
- Elisa - L'anima vola
- Elisa - Luce
- Nada - Ma che freddo fa
- Lautari e Carmen Consoli - Malarazza
- Cristina D'avena - Medley
- Gianna Nannini - Medley
- Patty Pravo - Medley
- Raffaella Carrà - Medley
- Negramaro - Mentre tutto scorre
- Mannarino - Me so mbriacato
- Ivan Graziani - Monnalisa
- Lucio Battisti - Nessun dolore
- Vasco Rossi - Non l'hai mica capito
- Antonello Venditti - Notte prima degli esami
- Vasco Rossi - Sally
- Bandabardò - Se mi rilasso collasso
- Vasco Rossi - Senza Parole
- e altre...
International Songs
- Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall
- Tracy Chapman - Baby can I hold you
- Amy Winehouse - Back to Black
- Michael Jackson - Black or White
- Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication
- Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb
- Santa Esmeralda - Don't let me be misunderstood
- No Doubt - Don't speak
- Gossip - Heavy Cross
- Skunk Anansie - Hedonism
- Arrows - I love rock and roll
- Bon Jovi - It's my life
- Whitney Houston - I wanna dance with somebody
- Michael Sembello - Maniac
- Madonna - Material Girl
- Joan Osborne - One of us
- Red Hot Chili Peppers - Otherside
- Lady Gaga - Poker face
- Queen - Radio GaGa
- Tracy Chapman - Talkin' 'bout a revolution
- Tina Turner - The Best
- Planet Funk - These boots are made for walkin
- Pink Floyd - Time
- 4 Non Blondes - What's up
- Stone Sour - Wicked Game
- AC/DC - You shook me all night long
- The Cranberries - Zombie
- and more...
All events
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Press
Articles, interviews and reviews about ALMA Acoustic.
ALMA Acoustic ospite del programma radiofonico "I tre tenori" con Riccardo Pellegrini, Boris Piffaretti e Valerio Ventura a Radio 3i.
FacceSapè: ecco la nostra intervista per il nuovo singolo degli Alma Acoustic
ALMA Acoustic ospiti in diretta a Rete Uno per la giornata della musica Svizzera
ALMA Acoustic nel loro nuovo album: il valore ostinato della canzone
È uscito il nuovo album degli ALMA Acoustic
ALMA Acoustic: «Siamo abbastanza vicini da sentire cosa succede, abbastanza lontani da non doverci adeguare»
ALMA Acoustic: fermarsi a guardare nel nuovo disco della band svizzera
ALMA Acoustic, da una band nata per suonare a un progetto con una propria identità
ALMA Acoustic: "BEVI. DIMENTICA. OBBEDISCI." recensione
Frequently Asked Questions
ALMA Acoustic is a pop-rock band from Italian-speaking Switzerland, one of the most active bands in Ticino and the Italian-speaking Swiss region, founded in 2021 in Lugano. The band has five members: Orio Oliveri (guitars, backing vocals), Maurizio Podda (lead vocals), Guido Lazzaroni (drums), Christopher Cornacchini (bass) and Pietro Pavanelli (guitars). Winners of the Best Original Song Award at Ticino Bands Live Contest 2025.
ALMA Acoustic performs mainly in Ticino and Lombardy, around Lugano, Bellinzona and Locarno, at festivals, venues, and private and public events. They are available to perform anywhere in Italy or abroad with adequate planning.
ALMA Acoustic's music is available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music and Deezer. Music videos are on the YouTube channel @alma_acoustic.
ALMA Acoustic has released two albums: "Tutti umani tutti uguali" (May 2024, 10 tracks) and "BEVI. DIMENTICA. OBBEDISCI.", out on 14 August 2026, distributed by Believe Music Italia.
You can write to [email protected] or contact us via WhatsApp at +41 76 4981278.
Pop-rock rooted in the Italian singer-songwriter tradition. Original songs are written and performed in Italian — a genuine Italian indie music proposal in a landscape dominated by English. Arrangements blend acoustic and electric guitars, rock rhythms and pop melodies. Live, the band also plays an extensive repertoire of Italian and international covers.
Yes. All of ALMA Acoustic's original songs are written and sung in Italian. Championing the Italian language is a core part of the band's artistic identity, born in Ticino, the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland.
ALMA Acoustic was founded in 2021 in Lugano, Ticino. Since then they have released an album, several singles and played over a hundred live shows.
ALMA Acoustic is a band that also plays covers depending on the events they are booked for, although their main focus is on original songs. The repertoire includes Italian covers (Vasco Rossi, Franco Battiato, Lucio Battisti, Negramaro…) and international covers (Pink Floyd, Tracy Chapman, Queen, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Amy Winehouse…).
View the full repertoire →A show typically lasts 2 hours. The duration can be increased or reduced depending on the event's needs.
Yes. ALMA Acoustic won the Best Original Song Award at Ticino Bands Live Contest 2025 and placed second at Primo Maggio Legnanese 2025. They have performed at Hard Rock Cafe Milan and La Rotonda Locarno, been featured on RSI Rete Tre's Local Heroes and interviewed by Red Ronnie.
Yes. ALMA Acoustic's singles have been broadcast on RSI Rete Tre and RSI Rete Uno. The band took part in the Local Heroes feature on RSI Rete Tre and in Tiny Kitchen Sessions, and was interviewed by Red Ronnie, Italian music critic and TV host.
Yes. ALMA Acoustic is available for private parties, weddings, birthdays, village fairs, ceremonies and corporate events. For more information write to [email protected].
ALMA Acoustic is a band with years of live experience, winner of the Best Original Song Award at Ticino Bands Live Contest 2025. They have performed at Hard Rock Cafe Milan, La Rotonda Locarno and been featured on RSI Rete Tre and RSI Rete Uno. Their versatile repertoire — blending original songs and covers — can be tailored to any event: private parties, weddings, village fairs, festivals and corporate events.
ALMA Acoustic – Pop Rock Band from Italian Switzerland