Formed in 2024, Rescue Zone quickly forged a sound both raw and melodic, blending grunge, hard rock, and emotion-driven energy. In this interview, they discuss authenticity, vulnerability, and creative unity.
1. Rescue
Zone formed quite recently in 2024, but your chemistry seems immediate. How did
the initial meeting of the band members shape the sound and energy you have
today?
Even if
Rescue Zone officially started in 2024, we already knew each other. Emanuele,
the lead singer, was the one who brought everyone together after meeting up
with each member individually, and it all felt natural from the start.
We came
from slightly different backgrounds — grunge, hard rock, alternative — but
instead of clashing, those influences blended into something that felt like
“us” right away.
That first
session wasn’t about finding a sound — it was about recognizing the one we
already had the moment we were in the same room.
2. Your
music blends melody with a raw, energetic impact. Which artists or genres have
had the most influence on Rescue Zone’s sound?
Our sound
is shaped mostly by the music we grew up with—90s grunge, rock, and metal. That
era had a mix of raw emotion, heavy riffs, and a strong melodic core, and we
naturally carry those elements into what we do. We’re drawn to the darker
moods, the gritty guitar tones, and the kind of vocal lines that hit hard
without losing feeling. Those influences don’t define us, but they’re the
backbone of the attitude behind Rescue Zone.
3. “Get
Away” and “Bed” were your first singles. What was the creative process like in
turning personal experiences into these songs?
Both “Get
Away” and “Bed” started from very real moments, but the process was more about
translating a feeling than telling a literal story. With “Get Away” the energy
came first: that urge to break out of a situation that’s heavy on you. “Bed”
was the opposite: slower, darker, more introspective, almost like replaying a
moment you’re trying to forget.
Once the
mood is clear, the music builds around it. Everyone adds their own
interpretation, so a personal experience becomes something shared, and the song
ends up bigger than the starting point.
4. The
lyrics of “Bed” explore fear, insecurities, and inner rebellion. Can you
explain the message you wanted listeners to take away from this track?
“Bed” isn’t
about giving answers—it’s about admitting what you usually hide. The fear, the
doubts, the feeling of fighting yourself instead of the world… they’re things
everyone deals with but rarely says out loud.
The message
we wanted to share is simple: those moments don’t make you weak. They’re part
of being human. “Bed” is that space where you face your own mind, and even if
it feels dark, there’s strength in recognising it.
If listeners take anything away, it’s that inner rebellion is real, and you’re not alone in it.
5. The
music video for “Bed” is visually striking, full of symbolism and recurring
imagery. How involved were you in the concept, and what inspired the narrative?
We were
heavily involved in shaping the concept. The goal wasn’t to translate the
lyrics literally, but to build a visual space that matched the emotional weight
of the song. The recurring imagery—the darkness, the blue tones, the bathroom
scene, the burial—comes from that same inner struggle the track talks about.
The
narrative was inspired by the idea of confronting yourself: sinking into your
own thoughts, hitting a breaking point, and trying to come back up. We
approached it like a short film rather than a typical music video, letting
symbolism do the talking. Every scene reflects that internal cycle, where the
hardest battles are the ones happening inside you.
6. Your
songs seem to move from introspection to action, as seen in “Bed.” Is this
transition a recurring theme in Rescue Zone’s music, and why?
Yes, that
transition is definitely a recurring theme for us. We often start from a
personal, introspective place because that’s where most of our ideas are
born—raw emotions, doubts, things you don’t usually say out loud. But we never
want to stay stuck there.
Our music
naturally shifts toward action, toward a release. It’s a way of turning that
inner pressure into movement, almost like pushing back against what holds you
down.
So the introspection-to-action arc isn’t planned—it’s just how we process things. It reflects how we deal with life: you face what’s inside, then you react, and the reaction becomes the song’s energy.
7. Being
a band with members from different backgrounds and musical experiences, how do
you approach collaboration when writing and recording?
Collaboration
for us is very organic. Everyone comes with their own background—different
influences, habits, and ways of approaching music—but we use that as a
strength, not a challenge. Usually, someone brings an idea—a riff, a melody, or
even just a mood—and we all build around it, adding our perspective.
We spend a
lot of time experimenting in rehearsals, trying different arrangements until it
feels right. Recording is similar: we focus on capturing the energy of how we
interact, not just getting perfect takes. The mix of experiences keeps the
music dynamic and unpredictable, and it’s what gives Rescue Zone its identity.
8. Rescue
Zone’s sound is described as modern yet instinctive. How do you balance
technical precision with raw emotional expression in your performances?
For us,
technical precision is important, but it’s never the main goal. The first
priority is always the emotion—making sure the energy and feeling come through.
We rehearse enough to lock in tight rhythms and clean arrangements, but during
performances we let instinct take over.
That
balance happens naturally: the better we know the parts, the more freedom we
have to express ourselves without losing control. Raw emotion and technical
skill aren’t opposing forces—they work together, and that tension is what gives
our music its modern yet instinctive edge.
Looking
forward, we want to explore a mix of intensity and reflection—pushing the
darker, introspective side of our sound but also experimenting with moments of
release and even hope. Lyrically, we’re interested in diving deeper into
personal struggles, societal pressures, and the tension between feeling trapped
and breaking free.
Musically,
we’re curious about exploring more textures and dynamics, combining our grunge
and hard rock roots with unexpected moods or layers we haven’t fully tried yet.
Basically, we want to keep evolving while staying true to the raw, instinctive
energy that defines Rescue Zone.
10. Finally,
your music emphasizes authenticity and playing without compromise. What do you
want your audience to feel or experience when they listen to Rescue Zone live
or on record?
When people
listen to Rescue Zone—live or on record—we want them to feel something real.
Our goal isn’t just to impress technically, but to make the emotion hit. We
want the intensity, the tension, and the release to resonate—whether it’s
anger, frustration, hope, or relief.
Authenticity
is key: we don’t hide behind polished tricks or overproduction. If our music
connects, it’s because it’s honest, and we hope that honesty allows the
audience to relate, reflect, and maybe even release what they’ve been holding
inside.
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