Valentino Vivace is one of the most distinctive voices in the new wave of Swiss pop music. Born in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland and now based in Zurich, he blends Italo disco, French touch and indie pop into a sound that feels both retro and futuristic. His music thrives on shimmering synths, catchy hooks, Italian lyrics – and a keen sense for moods between euphoria and melancholy.
He released his debut album Meteoriti in 2022 completely independently – without a label or management – making a bold first statement. His mix of DIY ethos, stylistic confidence and musical depth earned him a Swiss Music Award nomination for “Best Talent” and extensive airplay on major stations such as SRF3, Couleur3, Rete Tre and Deutschlandfunk Kultur. On Spotify, Valentino now reaches over 100,000 monthly listeners – and counting.
In a remarkably short time, Valentino Vivace has also made a name for himself as a live act. After performances at key Swiss festivals such as Montreux Jazz, Gurtenfestival and Openair St. Gallen, he quickly expanded his reach internationally. He played at Eurosonic (ESNS) in Groningen, MS Dockville in Hamburg, Fusion Festival near Berlin, Appletree Garden and Waves Vienna – to name just a few. His shows are known for their energy, visual richness and attention to detail – a blend of performance, party and finely tuned euphoria.
With his second album Discoteca Vivace, released in January 2025 on the Milan-based boutique label Fluidostudio, Valentino opened a new chapter. Inspired by the iconic Italian clubs of the 1980s, the album tells the story of one night on the dancefloor – from the first spark to sunrise. Between pulsing beats, glamorous sensuality and moments of introspection, it unfolds as a finely crafted body of work. Produced together with his bandmates Arnaud Paolini and Mathieu Nuzzo, the album was created between Zurich, Sestri Levante and Milan.
Singles like “Insieme,” “Baia degli Angeli” and “Hulahoop” found their way into international radio rotations, playlists and club sets – and solidified Valentino Vivace’s status as a sought-after live performer. His Discoteca Vivace Tour 2025 took him across Germany, Italy, Switzerland, France, Croatia, Austria and Mexico – with mostly sold-out shows along the way.
He wraps up his most successful summer yet with the release of his new single “Granello Di Speranza” in September 2025 – an emotional closer of his current live set and a clear fan favourite. A sweeping wall of synths meets subtle melancholy – Vivace at his finest.
And there’s more to come: New music is already on the horizon for spring 2026, marking the beginning of another exciting chapter in Valentino’s artistic journey. First glimpses will be revealed in April on the Primavera Vivace Tour, which will bring fresh material to audiences in Germany, Austria and beyond.