Interview with Elisa Mariotti

Elisa Mariotti aka Nuvola is a Graduate of Level I Pop Singing in 2021 and a Graduate of Level II Music Production in 2023.

Between 2019 and 2024, he released 4 singles, an EP “Magnets,” and his first album “Eight Thousand Hours.” At the same time, she works as a songwriter for Warner Chappell, collaborating with many artists.

Intervista a Elisa Mariotti

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Intervista a Elisa Mariotti

How has your academic path helped you build your sound identity?

My academic background played an important role in the development of my musical personality. My address subject was Singing, but all the “complementary” subjects, especially Harmony, Piano and Production, were essential for me. They led me to deepen and explore my passion in writing. In addition, I have been fortunate to form special relationships with many of my professors, who have always been an example and support at all stages of my journey, both inside St. Louis and outside.

Let’s talk about the authorial component: what fascinates you about writing for others?

What fascinates me most is the possibility of exploring worlds and languages other than my own. Challenging myself, entering someone else’s vision and expressing myself through a different perspective. This process has allowed me to break out of my communicative patterns, both in lyrics and melodies, enriching me greatly. It is an experience that I find extremely challenging and fun.

What artists have you written for so far?

In the past year I have had the privilege of collaborating with many artists. Among the tracks already released, I can mention Aiello‘s “Everything Wrong,” Mida’s “Que pasa,” Alex Wyse’s “Lemon Drops,” Matteo Romano’s “Fake Nostalgia,” and most of Ginevra Lamborghini’s latest ep. Each collaboration has given me the opportunity to explore new sounds and different approaches to writing, this is thanks to the different aesthetic visions of the artists, but also thanks to the producers and authors with whom I am fortunate enough to share this journey.

What are the main difficulties of being a musician?

There are many–starting with psychological ones! In general, I think the main difficulty in 2025 is that it is no longer enough to be just a musician. You have to be able to do many things that have little to do with music knowledge. From social management to the ability to frame one’s own aesthetic vision and know how to promote it across the board. From the ability to share the creative process with other people to managing all the bureaucratic aspects such as copyright, record contracts, publishing etc. Regarding the latter, I think it is crucial that schools and conservatories prepare students in these subjects as well, so that they can interface with the recording industry with the right skills.

November 2024 saw the release of your record project “Eight Thousand Hours.” Tell us about your journey, from singles to your first digital album?

Cloud is my songwriting project, active since 2019. I started by releasing four singles, and in the meantime I played a lot, wherever I had the chance. During this time I was fortunate enough to meet my current manager, with whom we decided to release the first EP “Calamites” in 2022, anticipated by the single “On Which to Count.” Later I had the opportunity to start collaborating with Warner Chappell, and through this experience I started writing for other artists as well. In 2023, I won the SIAE For Those Who Create call for proposals that gave me the opportunity to produce my first album, “Eight Thousand Hours” released in November 2024, distributed by Believe. The album was anticipated by the singles ‘Nothing More’, ‘Roller Coaster’ and ‘Authentic’. For me, this album represents the starting point of a new path.

What benefits did winning Siae’s “For Those Who Create” call for emerging artists bring you?

He offered me crucial financial support that gave me the freedom to produce the very record I had in mind, allowing me to take an independent approach and maintain full creative control over the project. In addition to this, SIAE also provided me with promotional support, contributing to the visibility of the project through various channels, including social media or for example, the opportunity to perform in Sanremo, during the days of the festival, on the SIAE stage.

What are you focusing on at this time in your artistic life?

Right now I am mainly focusing on writing new music for my project at the same time as writing sessions with and for other artists. My goal is to refine writing as a communicative medium by pursuing both of these paths. On the one hand, I feel a strong need to express myself through my own language, continuing my personal research, while on the other hand I find it extremely stimulating and fun to explore different worlds and put myself at the service of other beautiful voices and personalities.

What are your upcoming projects?

Release new music and resume live performances. I’ve been playing around a lot, more or less from 15 to 25 years, but it’s something I’ve put aside lately to focus more on studio work. To this day, I must say that I miss the stage, and certainly one of my goals in 2025 is to resume singing my songs live.

Who is your favorite musician and why?

James Blake. I can’t give a rational answer to this question, I simply feel a very strong emotional connection to his music and he has been a strong inspiration to me in recent years.

What is your favorite song that you would take to Noah’s Ark?

Instinctively I say ‘Youth’ by Daughter. It is a song that pierces me every time I listen to it, as if it were the first. For me it remains an immortal and powerful song in its simplicity.

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