Charlie Risso is a singer-songwriter from Genoa, Italy, who developed her musical identity between Milan and London. Her sound is both contemporary and captivating, a blend of melancholic sweetness and dreamy synthesizers—somewhere between Sharon Van Etten and Jane Weaver.
She made her debut in 2016 with the album Ruins of Memories, produced by Mattia Cominotto and released by Incadenza, earning enthusiastic reviews from critics. In 2020, she released Tornado, an album influenced by the cinematic atmospheres of Angelo Badalamenti, which attracted the attention of international film productions.
Two years later came The Light, an EP produced by Federico Dragogna, further defining her artistic voice.
In 2022, she took part in an artistic residency with Hugo Race, leading to a collaboration that culminated in her latest album Alive, released on April 26, 2024. The record features guest appearances by H.E.R. and Roberto Dell’Era, and marks a new phase in her musical journey, with a more refined and expressive vocal performance. Her voice has been described as powerful, enchanting, and emotionally resonant.
Charlie is currently working on a new album featuring Brian Lopez of Calexico, promising new sonic landscapes that blend psychedelic folk and desert-inspired tones.
