Some bands are born in bedrooms, others in rehearsal rooms. i-Luciana started somewhere else: in friendship, one that survived time, detours, and long stretches without playing together. What began as a small, guitar-led reboot after years of silence has grown into a five-piece band with shared songwriting, interwoven vocals, and a sound that sits between indie folk and alternative rock.
This is the story of i-Luciana, and of the earlier chapter called Young Inside, plus what’s happening now: a Bandcamp first release, the next steps toward streaming platforms, and upcoming physical editions on CD and vinyl.
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A Friendship That Turned Back Into Music
At the heart of i-Luciana is a simple idea: getting back to playing together after years of life happening. Projects, jobs, responsibilities, distance, everything that slowly pushes instruments into corners and songs into notebooks. Then, one day, someone picks up a guitar again and something clicks.
For Lorenzo Giannecchini that click came after years spent exploring electronic music and a long quiet period working as a web designer. The return wasn’t about chasing trends or building “big hooks.” It was about writing simple, direct songs, the kind that feel right on the first take. Honest chord progressions, clear melodies, and lyrics that don’t need special effects to land.
That approach became the foundation of i-Luciana: songs that breathe, with arrangements that stay close to the emotional core rather than trying to impress.
The Young Inside Chapter: A Trio With a Spark
Before i-Luciana found its current shape, there was Young Inside, a trio phase (and for a short time a quartet with Claudio) that helped define the project’s DNA: intimacy, immediacy, and a love for songs that work even when stripped down to voice and strings.
Young Inside wasn’t a “previous band” to erase. It was a starting point, a sketchbook stage where ideas were tested in a minimal format. Those early sessions clarified what mattered most: songwriting first, sound second. Then the project took its natural next step.
From Trio to Five-Piece: When the Songs Opened Up
The biggest turning point came when the band expanded from Young Inside’s trio to a five-member lineup, welcoming two lead voices: Kathrine Jones and Emanuela Lazzerini.
That growth wasn’t just a change in headcount, it was a shift in depth.
With two singers at the front, the music gained harmonic architecture and narrative contrast: lines can overlap, respond, and lift each other; verses can feel more intimate, choruses more communal; and subtle harmonies can turn a simple melody into something that stays with you.
Alongside the vocals, the lineup is completed by bassist Mimmo Mauro and guitarist Daniele Pierotti, building a tight foundation around Lorenzo’s writing. The result is a band that feels wider, warmer, and more alive, while still staying faithful to the original idea: no shortcuts—just songs that mean something.
The Sound: Indie Folk Roots, Alternative Rock Energy
If you’re looking for genre anchors, i-Luciana lives in the space between:
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Indie folk: acoustic textures, songwriting intimacy, organic dynamics
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Alternative rock: upfront guitars, punchier crescendos, a rawer edge when the song calls for it
A distinctive element in the band’s palette is the clawhammer banjo, not as a novelty, but as a songwriting tool. It often appears in early drafts and then re-emerges in arrangements as a rhythmic, percussive layer that can feel both traditional and slightly psychedelic when paired with chiming guitars.
There’s also room for spontaneous covers as part of the band’s shared musical language, moving between Italian songwriting tradition and international folk-pop sensibilities (from Luigi Tenco to Ivano Fossati, with detours through Melaniev Safka).
The Release: A Bandcamp-First Approach
i-Luciana is taking a route that fits the project’s philosophy: start where music feels personal and direct, then expand outward.
That’s why the first step is a release on Bandcamp, a platform that rewards independence, community, and the idea of music as something you choose to support (not just stream past).
A Bandcamp-first release is also a clear statement: these songs are meant to be listened to intentionally, not just “consumed.” It’s where early supporters can connect with the band at the ground level, follow the project, and be part of what comes next.
What’s Next: Streaming services and Wider Distribution
After the Bandcamp chapter, the plan expands to streaming platforms to make the release easier to discover for new listeners and for playlist-driven listening habits.
Streaming matters for reach, but it also changes how people find you: search bars, “fans also like,” algorithmic recommendations, editorial playlists, and user-generated lists. For indie folk and alternative rock, that can be the difference between a local audience and an international one.
Physical Editions: CD and Vinyl Are Part of the Story
Digital is the front door, but physical editions are the living room.
i-Luciana is also preparing releases on CD and vinyl, continuing the Bandcamp-first logic: if someone falls in love with the music, there should be a tangible version to hold, gift, and keep. Physical formats also fit the band’s aesthetic, warm, human, imperfect in the best way.
Right now is available a handmade limited edition CD for anyone not willing to wait!