Consu
Songwriter & Composer for Artists and Sync
About
Consuelo Scivoletto-Cordey (most known as Consu) is an Italian, UK-based, songwriter and composer whose work blends hooky pop, cinematic sensibility and evocative storytelling. Her career reflects over two decades of artistic development and professional recognition, with a UK Songwriting Competition finalist placement for “If I Remember”, multiple songs featured on BBC Introducing’s Christmas Special, and a semi-finalist placement in the US Song of the Year competition. Consu's experience includes co-writing with producers whose credits span artists such as Charli XCX, Massive Attack and Rod Stewart.
Based in Devon (with London relocation planned as her career progresses), Consu is a dedicated collaborator for publishers, labels, sync partners, and fellow artists. She is open to representation and collaborative opportunities.
Verse 1
Life is a series of cycles
And Winter’s back again
With quiet sparkling frosted trails
And gusty winds of icy hail
Verse 2
Winter's preparing the ground
While winding down the year
The world awaits in silver light
Wrapped in the arms of long, long nights
Chorus
Though Winter skies hang low
It won’t be dark forever
The shorter days are just a phase
Trust every season has its place
For even Spring, in all her bloom
Was born inside a frozen room
And though the cold still lingers near
I know that Spring will reappear
Verse 3
Lying awake on the soft snow
Admiring Winter’s Glow
Stirs up sweet old memories
Of charming Christmas melodies
Verse 4
Winter is teaching me to stay
And wait with what I know
That even while it’s cold and grim
The land holds growing life within
Chorus
Though Winter skies hang low
It won’t be dark forever
The shorter days are just a phase
Trust every season has its place
For even Spring, in all her bloom
Was born inside a frozen room
And though the cold still lingers near
I know that Spring will reappear
'Listeners are left with a sense of serene introspection, as if being gently guided through winter’s quiet beauty...'
Read the full review here
News
‼️ New website in the pipelines... ‼️
Consu is being supported by Help Musicians to record new material planned for release in 2026:
🎸 Two pop-rock songs
🎄"Christmas Vol. 2 by Consu"
Follow Consu's journey on social media @consudotuk
Career Highlights
Bio
Born on the outskirts of Milan, Consu's musical journey was shaped by a rich family legacy of playing, singing, and performing music. From the age of two, she displayed an instinctive connection to the piano, layering her fingers on a Farfisa keyboard. Recognising her raw talent, her parents arranged private piano lessons at nine, and she later won a scholarship for classical piano training. She performed as a pianist, percussionist, and singer in her school orchestra and choir, representing her school on tours across Italy and Germany, performing works by Chopin and Debussy.
Her formative years were influenced by a wide palette of sounds, from Italian music, Japanese animations' soundtracks and the iconic tones of the Yamaha DX7, to the cinematic scores of film, Broadway, and the West End. These experiences inspired Consu to begin composing piano instrumentals, inspired by the cinematic genius of Ennio Morricone. In her teens, she explored dance and retro music, drawing from Robert Miles, The Doors, the Beach Boys, and Supertramp, learning how to craft multi-layered harmonies and emotionally resonant pop-rock piano parts.
Her early performance experience included a Dire Straits tribute band and, later, the a cappella group The Sweet Beat, which she founded. The group performed at private functions and had a memorable encounter jamming with Take That in Monte Carlo, leading to a feature filmed by Andy Peters for The Ozone. This experience reinforced her determination to pursue a career in music.
In 1995, Consu moved to Manchester to study Music Recording at Salford University, graduating in 2002 with a BA (Hons) specialising in Composition and Production. During this time, she honed her jazz piano skills, drawing particular inspiration from Bill Evans, while performing in live bands across genres ranging from melodic rock to electro-pop. Her musical influences expanded to include artists such as Radiohead, Björk, Tori Amos, Joni Mitchel, Vanessa Carlton and Alanis Morissette, informing her versatile songwriting approach.
Consu began recording her own material in the early 2000s inspired by pop artists such as Madonna and Britney Spears. In 2006, seeking creative space and freedom, she moved to rural Cornwall. There, she experimented with fusing classical elements with jazz, pop, melodic rock and dance, developing a sound that is uniquely her own. Her first EP, Bittersweet, established her as a compelling piano-driven singer-songwriter, capturing the attention of industry figures including Tori Amos’ producer Marcel Van Limbeek and James Morrison’s manager.
Following a move to Dorset in 2007, she released Ep2, and performed across the region, connecting with audiences. She revisited her track “Almost Isn’t Good Enough”, from Bittersweet, in 2011 with a fuller production which aired on BBC Radio Solent, further cementing her credibility as a songwriter.
In 2014, Consu shifted her focus from live performance to songwriting for other artists, while also composing piano instrumentals. She pursued professional development in Pro Tools, orchestration, film music, EDM production, and four-part harmony, dedicating herself to developing her compositional and production skills.
Her recent work has been widely recognised: in 2021 she released her inaugural Christmas single Santa Are You Almost on Your Way, aired by Devonstream, Devon Radio and featured on the BBC Introducing South West's 2022 Christmas Special. Consu consequently received the Covid-19 Composer Award from Sound and Music, acknowledging her resilience and artistry.
In 2023, with support from Help Musicians, Consu released Christmas Vol. 1 by Consu, a mini-album that garnered over 186,000 streams, featured on more than 1,000 Spotify playlists, and received airplay on Sid Valley Radio, Devon Radio, and coverage on the New York–based 94twenty blog. Precious Gift of Love (arranged by Nick Girard, known for work with Pentatonix), was featured on the BBC Introducing South West Christmas Special, and Christmas In Our Heart achieved semi-finalist status in the 2023 US Song of the Year competition.
Consu has also been actively involved in professional collaborations. In 2023, supported by Help Musicians, she participated to a songwriting camp at Rockfield Studios co-writing tracks with Katie Rae (Charli XCX), Gethin Pearson (Massive Attack), and Julian Hinton (Rod Stewart). She also participated in Mediatracks UK’s songwriting camp, co-writing the house track Got That Feeling, released in March 2024 and, the same year, she attended Kamp7, co-writing to live briefs for major artists.
In 2025, Consu was supported by Help Musicians to record new material in 2026, including Christmas Vol. 2 by Consu and two pop-rock tracks.
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Discography
Winter (Guitar Version) - Single 2025
Acoustic and Cinematic - This ballad reflects on the cycles of nature, offering resilience and hope that the dark season carries the seeds of renewal and brighter days ahead. Featured on BBC Introducing South West Christmas Special 2025
Christmas Vol. 1 by Consu (The Instrumentals) - Album 2025
Designed as background music for social media videos, also offering listeners a chance to enjoy the intricate arrangements behind the original album’s songs.
Come With Me - Single 2025
Dance-Pop Summer Track - Celebrates stepping away from the digital life, embracing adventure, and sharing unforgettable moments.
Piano Instrumentals by Consu - Album 2025
Neo-Classical - A cinematic journey through reflection, tension, tenderness, uplift, romance, and celebration. Perfect for studying, working, traveling, or simply relaxing.
Classy - Single 2025
K-Pop - About acting messy while caught up in a slow-burning, charming romance.
Got That Rhythm - Single 2024
House Track - A fresh club-ready dance song. Published by Mediatracks UK
Silent Empire - Single 2024
Bond-Style Rock Ballad - An international remote collaboration with Irish composer Peter Fleming, Finnish songwriter Erik Sjoholm, French orchestrator Thomas Lyden, and NYC producer Richard Goldstein.
Christmas Vol.1 by Consu - Mini-Album 2023
Original holiday songs - 186,000+ streams, playlisted 1000+ times, and featured on 94twenty New York blog (episode 159).
- Christmas In Our Heart
- Don't Wait For Christmas To Say I Love You
- Christmas Is Better With You
- Have Yourself A Waggy Happy Christmas
- Christmas Is A Time For Peace
Almost Isn't Good Enough - Single Remix 2022
EDM (Trance) - Celebrating Consu’s teenage roots in Milan’s dance scene.
Ep2 - EP 2007–2011
Piano-led, acoustic (one song released, five to come) - Recorded with producer Gareth Matthews. Includes:
Reviewed by the Bournemouth Daily Echo. Sarah Cartlidge wrote:
"Italian-borne singer-songwriter Consuelo delivers another passionate and affecting EP, following on from Bittersweet in 2007. The classically trained pianist is emotionally charged during atmospheric opener 'See the Light', before showcasing a gentler side lyrically and musically in 'Short But Intense', proving that she's completely at ease veering from edgy to soft and melodic in a heartbeat."
Bittersweet - EP 2006–2007
Piano-led, acoustic (four songs released, two to come) - Recorded at VIP Lounge studio with producer Dare Mason. Includes:
-
Almost Isn't Good Enough (fuller produced version)
Reviewed by the Bournemouth Daily Echo. Sarah Cartlidge wrote:
"Singer-songwriter Consuelo, with a collection of six piano-led songs, is unadorned and uncomplicated but commanding. Her music touches on her classical background, love of pop and melodic rock, glossed with her strong Italian accent, particularly pronounced on tracks 'I Told You That I Love You' and 'Keep It 4 Yourself'. Bittersweet makes for imaginative and atmospheric listening."
Pop demo - Singles 2003
Every Step of the Way, Gotta Loosen Up, and Aries - Three original pop tracks mark Consu’s first steps as a songwriter, inspired by artists such as Madonna.
Contact
For sync briefs, custom projects, and collaborations, contact
Consu at c.cordey@hotmail.com
or via social media @consudotuk
Other links:
https://linktr.ee/consudotuk