Alessandro Gugel is a London-based musician, composer, producer, and guitarist known for his versatility and dynamic live performances. With a strong background in both performance and production, Alessandro brings a distinctive blend of technical skill, creative vision, and international experience to every project he undertakes.

A graduate of the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) in Guildford with a First Class BA (Hons) in Music Performance, Alessandro has spent over a decade performing, touring, and composing across Europe and beyond.

Career Highlights

• Resident Musician at Suite Princess Hotel and H10 Gran Tinerfe in the Canary Islands (2011–2017), performing for international audiences.
• Live Performer for Brittany Ferries and P&O Ferries (2011–2017), entertaining passengers across European routes.
• Finalist in The Next Big Thing 2013 competition with Lone Pepper Duo, performing as a hologram at London Excel.
• Freelance Musician, Composer & Producer (2015–Present): creating music for TV, YouTube, podcasts, and commercials.
• Album and Single Releases with the ethno-prog Italian band Terra Viva (Album – 2021; Singles – 2022 & 2023).
• Solo Electronic Project under the alias Drino sn, releasing original electro-organic music (2025).
• Touring Guitarist for City of the Sun on their 2022 European and 2023 North American tours.
• Live BBC One Performance with Noga Ritter (2017).
• Boomtown Festival performer with Terra Viva (2018).
• Opened for Vieux Farka Touré alongside Giuliano Modarelli at the Attenborough Centre, UK (2018).

Musical Style & Skills

Alessandro’s sound weaves elements of world music, progressive rock, jazz, and electronic influences, underpinned by his mastery of guitar and bass. His work ranges from intimate acoustic sets to full-scale festival performances, from immersive live shows to finely-crafted studio productions.