Colapesce is the stage name of Lorenzo Urciullo, an Italian (Sicilian) singer-songwriter noted for evocative, Mediterranean-tinged indie songwriting. Notable albums in the reviews include Un Meraviglioso Declino (2012) and Egomostro (2015).

Colapesce is Lorenzo Urciullo, from Sicily; reviews describe his music as dreamlike, melancholic and Mediterranean, with literate lyrics. One review compares aspects of his work to Battiato and Battisti.

Reviews emphasize Colapesce's evocative, Mediterranean-inflected songwriting and dreamlike soundscapes. Un Meraviglioso Declino (2012) is described as generous and meticulously crafted. Egomostro (2015) is noted for lyrical intelligence and biting themes about ego and modern life. Overall reception in these reviews is favorable.

For:Fans of literate Italian indie/singer-songwriter music and Mediterranean-flavored, melancholic pop.

 "The wind, the smells. No. A distant song. Or my step on the cobblestones. In the darkness, I don't know. But I know I'm home." Elio Vittorini, Return - Sicilian Almanac.

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 this Sicilian singer-songwriter, Lorenzo Urciullo, known as Colapesce, is exactly a little gem who is making his way more and more into the Italian independent music scene: his second album (released in February 2015), "Egomostro", is testament to this.

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