Interview: Getting to Know Misscore

Polish heavy rockers Missocre are back with their new single and video, ‘Domino’ out now via DarkTunes Music Group. In this interview, we get to know them a bit better.

1. Hello! Thank you for taking the time to chat to us. First things first, tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got started.

Natalie: Thank you for having us. MISSCORE is a modern rock band from Poland led by vocalist Natalia Rygiel. In many ways, we’re a mix of different musical backgrounds, life experiences, and personal turning points. The current lineup came together in early 2023, after a lot of changes and redefinitions, and that moment shaped who we are today.

Since then, Misscore has been built as a fully independent project, bringing together different ideas and sensitivities into one sound. What connects us is the need to create music that feels real – balancing heaviness with melody, chaos with structure, and emotion with meaning, without trying to smooth out the differences between us.

2. Someone comes to you and asks you to sum up what kind of music you play – what do you tell them?

Natalie: Usually, we say that Misscore plays modern rock, but that’s only a starting point. Our music moves between alternative rock, electronic elements, and heavier influences, and it often depends on who’s listening. Some people hear a darker or gothic atmosphere, others focus on the electronics, and some describe parts of our sound as nu metal or alternative metal – especially in songs like Domino. We’re shaped by different tastes and experiences, so our music lives in the tension between those worlds rather than inside one fixed genre.

3. What’s currently keeping you busy? A new album/EP/single release? A new video? Playing live, or planning ahead?

Natalie: At the moment, a lot of our energy goes into building the framework around Misscore. We’re actively working through our association on funding applications and project planning – everything from a small independent tour, through our own festival Rock am Palast, to the release of new music.

Our new single Domino is out now, along with a music video, and right after that we’re planning to release another track. At the same time, we’re trying to connect all the dots in a way that makes sense long-term – with the goal of releasing our third album in early 2027 and, before the end of 2026, playing a mini tour across Poland, the Czech Republic, and hopefully Germany as well.

It’s a lot to juggle, but it feels like a natural next step for us.

4. What is about this current period that is particularly exciting for you?

Natalie: What makes this period exciting is that everything feels open and in motion. We’re not just releasing a single – we’re reshaping how we work, how we plan, and how we think about the future of the band. There’s a sense of momentum, but also uncertainty, and that combination is strangely motivating.

We’re taking more responsibility for every step, from music to organization, and it feels like we’re finally building something sustainable rather than chasing quick results. It’s demanding, but it’s also the first time in a while that the direction feels truly ours.

5. Tell me about the work that has gone into making it a reality and what it means to you.

Natalie: A lot of work goes into making this period possible, much of it happening far away from the stage. Beyond writing and recording music, there’s planning, applying for funding, organizing releases, coordinating visuals, rehearsals, and constantly thinking several steps ahead. Because we’re independent, every decision matters and every mistake costs time or energy.

At one point, that work even turned into a very unusual kind of holiday. Mateusz and I took our band van, packed studio monitors, keyboards, guitars, some food, and our dog, and disappeared for six days into the forests of Masuria. Total isolation, no distractions. During that time, we wrote four songs – one of them will definitely end up on the album, and the other three became the start of a completely separate, very unconventional side project. It’s something quite different from Misscore, and people will probably hear about it sooner than they expect.

For us, this kind of process is what it’s all about: finding space, trust, and freedom to create honestly. It’s demanding, sometimes exhausting, but it gives real meaning to what we’re building.

6. Making music and being creative can be a very positive experience and can be very good for the mind. In what way has making music had a positive impact on your mental health?

Natalie: Making music definitely has two sides. On one hand, it helps process emotions and gives them a form, which can be incredibly relieving. On the other hand, it can pull you into a pretty dark place. Writing sad material often comes easiest, so you start digging into difficult topics – and then you keep digging. You record, revisit those emotions over and over again, trying to make them audible and honest.

Then comes the second hit: promotion. Sitting down to push a song, sending it out to radio stations, waiting for reactions – and often getting silence back. That confrontation with emptiness can be heavy, especially when the music itself comes from a vulnerable place. You learn to get used to it, but it still takes a toll.

So while music gives meaning and release, it also requires learning how to protect yourself. Maybe that’s why we joke that our 2026/2027 tour should be called Self Destructed. Creating helps, but surviving the process is part of the work too.

7. It can also be incredibly challenging, more so in the modern times. What have been some challenging aspects of making music and how have you overcome them?

Natalie: One of the biggest challenges today is that making music doesn’t end when the song is finished. You’re expected to be a creator, a promoter, a strategist, and a content machine at the same time. That constant pressure can easily take focus away from why you started making music in the first place.

Another challenge is staying patient. Everything moves fast, but real growth rarely does. You put a lot of work, emotion, and resources into something, and the response isn’t always immediate – or visible at all. Learning not to measure progress only through numbers has been crucial for us.

8. How do you handle the online aspects of being in a band? Having to put out content constantly, promoting across several different social media platforms, and having your success measured in likes and follows?

Natalie: We try not to let it take over our heads. Social media is a necessary tool, but it can easily distort how you see yourself and your work. Being constantly visible, comparing numbers, and chasing attention can quickly become exhausting.

We remind ourselves that likes and follows aren’t the same as real connection. They don’t reflect what happens at shows, in messages from listeners, or in the long-term relationship people build with the music. Treating online promotion as a tool rather than a measure of worth helps us keep some distance and perspective.

9. How do you make this part of things enjoyable, and fulfilling, for yourself?

Natalie: I try to keep this part of things as human as possible. Instead of constantly chasing trends, I focus on sharing things that actually mean something to me and reflect where the music comes from. At the same time, I do step outside my comfort zone from time to time – I’ll jump on a trend, spend more time on social media than I used to, and make an effort to post more regularly. I’m learning that consistency matters, even if it doesn’t always feel natural. The balance between experimenting and staying true to myself is what makes this part of the process more enjoyable and fulfilling.

10. Speaking directly to listeners – what would you ask they do to help support you?

Natalie: Share our music and invite your friends to follow us. If you’d like a physical copy, you can order our album -we give the CDs away for free and only ask for the cost of shipping. Take two and pass one on to someone else. Most of all, try to sit down with the full album rather than just a single track, and let us know how it made you feel. That kind of attention, feedback, and word-of-mouth support means more to us than any algorithm ever could.

11. Outside of music, what do you like to do to relax?

Natalie: Lately, the only real way I’ve been relaxing is going for walks with my dogs. Recently I’m down to just one, which makes those moments even more meaningful – I appreciate every quiet walk with that little – 27kg – furry presence beside me.

In general, I’m a bit of a workaholic, so fully switching off doesn’t come easily. Those simple routines, especially being outside and moving at a slower pace, are sometimes the only way I manage to truly decompress.

12. Where can people find you?

Natalie: You can find MISSCORE on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, as well as on social media. We’re active on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, and YouTube, where we share new music, videos, and updates about shows and upcoming releases.

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