Feature: Emilio Lanza

Naples guitarist & songwriter Emilio Lanza unites the brightness of contemporary pop with the soulful warmth of acoustic fingerstyle guitar.

Creatively bridging the gap between the organic and modern realms, Italian artist and musician Emilio Lanza has carved out a unique lane as a creative, gaining recognition for both his covers and original releases, and noting a swiftly expanding social following in the process.

Already backed by the one and only Ed Sheeran, who kindly shared one of Emilio’s covers, the rising artist’s reach is gathering unstoppable momentum. The launch of his impassioned single ‘Just Say Something’ emerges at the perfect time to ride that wave.

‘Just Say Something’ is a breakup song inspired by the meaningless phone calls from an ex-girlfriend months after losing contact. The track is built around an intoxicating melody and increasingly passionate vocals. It’s a heartfelt and deeply moving anthem of disconnection, reaching out with relevance and soulful conviction both lyrically and in Emilio’s gentle yet distinct performance. Emilio approaches music from a place of necessity – the art form is his oxygen, and his journey has been one immersed in mastering the guitar and studying the craft to develop unprecedented skills. Having won the attention of the masses for his unique takes on a multitude of popular hits – covers of James Bay, Adam Rafferty, and Ed Sheeran himself, to name just a few – Emilio started sharing his songs back in 2015 and has since built up an enchanting repertoire of evocative originals.

Blissful melodies and fearless reflections on the complexities of heartbreak and loss provide the beating heart of many of Emilio’s releases, and ‘Just Say Something’ proves a divine example of both this quality and the sublime musicianship behind it.