Giuseppe Cucè is an Italian singer-songwriter and multidisciplinary artist from Catania, known for his analog, orchestral, and cinematic sound. His music blends Mediterranean rhythms, poetic storytelling, and emotional realism, exploring themes of truth, transformation, fragility, and human connection. After two albums and numerous singles, his new project, 21 grammi, marks the most profound chapter of his artistic journey—an album built on real instruments, intimate confessions, and a search for the “weight of the soul.”
With 21 grammi out now, we took some time to hear from Giuseppe Cucè. Read below to learn more about Giuseppe Cucè, the story behind 21 grammi, and what’s to come.
Hi Giuseppe Cucè! Let’s start with how did you get your artist name?
My artist name is simply my real name. I’ve always felt that music should be the most honest territory of my life, so hiding behind a persona never felt right. Using my real name allows me to stay authentic and connected to my roots.
What city are you from, and where are you based now?
I’m from Catania, a city shaped by the shadow of Mount Etna and by a mixture of ancient culture and visceral energy. I’m still based in Italy, constantly moving between Catania, Rome, and Milan for work.
At what point in your life did you decide to pursue a career in music? How did you get started?
Music has always been my way of understanding the world. I started writing songs as a teenager, and over time it became a necessity rather than a choice. My career began with local performances, collaborations with musicians from my city, and eventually my first studio recordings—which opened the path to everything that followed.
How would you describe your sound to readers who may not be familiar with you?
I would describe my sound as analog, orchestral, and cinematic. I write using real instruments—strings, piano, Mediterranean rhythms—because I want the music to breathe, to sound alive. My songs carry a strong emotional and poetic core, somewhere between confession and cinema.
Do you have any hobbies outside of music? What do you do to stay creative?
I create perfumes through my project Scenografie Olfattive. It’s another form of storytelling, but through scents. I also paint, write, and travel—anything that brings me into contact with beauty, people, and new landscapes. That constant movement is what keeps my creativity open.
Who are some of your main musical influences?
Franco Battiato, Niccolò Fabi, Lucio Dalla, Caetano Veloso, and classical composers who shaped my sense of orchestration. I’m deeply inspired by artists who create worlds, not just songs.
Who would be a dream to collaborate with?
I would love to collaborate with Caetano Veloso or with an artist like Rosalia, Niccolò Fabi—creators who treat music as a form of poetry and human truth.
What’s one of the proudest moments of your music career so far?
The release of 21 grammi. It’s the album that allowed me to rediscover myself—artistically and personally. Another proud moment was performing with only guitar and voice during my University Radio Tour UNIWEBTOUR across Italy: it reminded me that emotion survives even in its barest form.
What would you say are the greatest lessons that you’ve learned so far?
Two lessons:
– Authenticity wins over noise.
– Your artistic voice grows when you stop fearing your truth.
Now onto your release, 21 grammi. What inspired this album?
21 grammi was inspired by a moment of rupture—when you stop and ask yourself what truly remains, what truly weighs inside you. It’s an album about the soul, about the choices that shape who we become.
What is the overall theme of 21 grammi?
It revolves around the symbolic weight of the soul. The album follows a path through truth, fragility, emotional rebirth, the end of cycles, and the courage to begin again. Every song is a fragment of this journey.
What was the inspiration behind the cover artwork for 21 grammi?
The cover reflects the essence of the album: minimal, emotional, symbolic. It suggests a fragile balance between light and shadow, the same one that lives inside the music.
What was the creative process like when making 21 grammi?
It was intimate and almost ritualistic. We worked with real instruments, real strings, real musicians. I collaborated closely with producer Riccardo Samperi (TRP Vibes), building each arrangement like a cinematic scene. Nothing was rushed—everything had to breathe.
How long did it take to complete 21 grammi?
The writing and production took several months. The emotional journey behind it took much longer.
Is there a specific song on 21 grammi that speaks to you the most?
“Ventuno” is the soul of the entire project. It’s the moment in which you decide whether to remain inside the comfort of repetition or step off the carousel to change perspective and give new life to your relationships.
“Una notte infinita” comes right after that moment—when, after a physical separation, you must learn to navigate solitude and emotional distance.
What message or messages do you hope fans take away from 21 grammi and your music in general?
That truth—however uncomfortable—is liberating. And that fragility is not weakness but the doorway to transformation.
What’s next for you? Any upcoming projects or shows?
I’ve just completed my UNIWEBTOUR 2025, performing across university radio stations in Catanzaro, Bari, Foggia, Napoli, Roma, Teramo, Perugia, Urbino, Verona, Parma, and Milano. Next, I’ll be preparing a series of club performances and working on new music connected to the emotional universe of 21 grammi.
Where can we follow you on social media?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giuseppecuce_official
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giuseppecuceofficial
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@giuseppecuceofficial
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4QViJoA1rItJesusPQ12
Website: https://www.giuseppecuce.it
Thank you for the great interview; wish you much continued success!
