ZOCO hits the gold with new single "Diamond In The Rough"

ZOCO, the global rock band, is back with a new single titled "Diamond In The Rough". The follow-up to their debut "Restless", ZOCO has proved themselves to be a band that is not afraid to mix emotional catharsis with lofty rock ambitions. "Diamond In The Rough" also serves as an exciting teaser of things to come as ZOCO prepares for the release of her debut EP "LUMANISTA (Part 1)", out January 2026. If you are hungry for music that sticks with you long after the last note is played, then ZOCO's "Diamond In The Rough" is a prime example of modern rock served up genuinely and stylishly.

Led by Swiss-Italian-American singer-songwriter Marco Zocco, the song stands as proof of the band's international roots and desire to work together. Co-written with Marco, Matteo, and Paolo Zocco, "Diamond In The Rough" is a story that's cinematic in scope, a moment in time painted against the magical backdrop of Milan, an attempt to freeze-frame passing emotions and encapsulate them forever. Gunnar Nelson, Marco Zocco, Jake Pace, and Kerry Brown contribute their production know-how for a sound that sounds polished yet raw, the equivalent of a jewel yet to see the light of day.

The rhythm section of the track serves as a perfect foundation, backed by Guy Erez on bass and London Hudson on drums. London gives the song its propulsive heartbeat that neatly meshes with the damned-near luscious layers of Nelson's backing vocals. From the first note, it's impossible not to get caught up in a universe where melodies and lyrics speak directly to your contemplations. As the lead track on a two-part album, the song suggests the narrative and sonic bombast to which the band is aspiring, an approach that melds storytelling with straight-ahead rock leanings.

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