What was life like for you before you got into music?
Before music, we struggled to express ourself and to feel like we belonged anywhere. Music—and the people it brought into my life—changed everything. It gave us direction. Now we feel part of something bigger, and more in control of who we are.
What’s the live music scene like in Treviso right now? Anyone we should be looking out for (bar you, of course)?
Unfortunately, it’s a tough environment. There are great underground bands around here, but very few venues to support them. It’s hard to break through. One band that really made it out is Messa. They pushed doom into new territory and earned international respect. That’s the level we aim for.
It seems like being a social media curator has become added to the many jobs of a musician, how do you feel about this?
You’re absolutely right. These days, if you’re not managing your online presence properly, you’re invisible—no matter how good the music is. It used to be flyers and word of mouth. Now it’s algorithms. Welcome to the new battlefield.
How do you manage engagement on your socials?
We try to post consistently, keep things updated, and make sure what we share reflects who we are as a unit. No fillers. Just signals.
What’s your view on the Music industry today?
It’s tough. It’s harder than ever to get noticed, and even harder to find someone who believes in your project for the long haul. But it’s not about waiting for the perfect conditions—it’s about showing up every day and pushing forward anyway.
Where do you feel you currently sit within the music industry?
Right now, we’re standing at the gates of what could be a new underground scene. That’s the hope—a space where heavy riffs and analog synths can coexist without compromise.
What’s the biggest thing you have learned recently as you progress with your music?
That real connections built through music don’t fade. Even when life pulls people apart, you find your way back to each other—because you need it. It’s like a system reboots and realigns.
What was your best experience on stage?
It was with a previous band—an open-air gig during an American car festival near the sea. Huge stage, incredible crowd, pure energy. I’ll carry that show with me for life.
What was your worst experience on stage?
Playing to almost no one—and those few people didn’t even care about the music. They were just there for something else. I treated it like a rehearsal, but yeah… it was rough.
Tell us something about you that you think people would be surprised about.
Chokeloop never takes off the cord around his neck. Don’t touch it. It’s his power supply.
Slughair treats his guitars like relics—but the second he plugs in, he destroys them to squeeze out every bit of sound.
I’m Dripstring. I keep things from falling apart—mostly.
I hear you have new music. What can you tell us about it?
We’re still deep in the writing phase. A few tracks are already locked in, and honestly—I’m proud of what we’ve built. This is shaping up to be something new: a fusion of synthwave and metal with melody where it matters. Hopefully, it opens a new lane.
What was the recording process like?
We’ve got a solid HQ where we can work together in real-time. Usually, we start from a riff or a concept and then shape the rhythm and melody around it. Everyone contributes—no ego, just mission focus.
What was the biggest learning curve in writing the new tunes?
For us, discovering the world of analog synths. It’s insane how much ground you can cover sonically. It’s like a playground for someone obsessed with melody.
Would you change anything now it’s finished?
No way. We stand by every track. We have a habit of revisiting songs after a few weeks to be sure they hold up. Once we all agree it’s done—it stays done.
Is there anything else you would like to share with the world?
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