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Towering Polish heavy rockers Misscore are back with their breathtaking new single and video, Domino, out now, via DarkTunes Music Group. Vocalist Natalia Rygiel fills in the blanks, below:
What are the origins of the band? How long have you been playing together?
Misscore didn’t come together overnight. The name itself goes back to 2010, and there are even two early singles from 2017 still available online. However, the band went through several changes and pauses along the way.
The current lineup truly formed in early 2023, after a series of personal and musical turning points. By that point, we were all coming from different backgrounds, tastes, and life experiences, which shaped the dynamic from the very beginning. When we finally started working together as a four-piece, it felt less like starting a new band and more like rebuilding something with intention.
What should people expect when they check the band out? How would you describe Misscore?
When people first check us out, we sometimes hear comparisons like “a strange version of Evanescence” or references to Lacuna Coil – and there’s probably some truth in that. You can also hear electronic influences inspired by Bring Me The Horizon, lighter guitar textures leaning toward Paramore, and strong melodic sensibilities similar to Nothing But Thieves. All of these elements come together even more clearly on our upcoming third album.
How did you feel performing your first gig as a band, and how was it?!
It was a very long time ago. Even as Misscore, our first show dates back to 2010, so it feels very distant now. Since then, the lineup has changed, and the band has gone through many different phases. In practice, it is a completely different project, which makes it hard to compare that first show to what we do now.
What are you working on at the moment that people can check out?
Right now, we’re deep into work on our third album – recording guitars, drums, and vocals, and shaping the production of the new material. The first single from this chapter, Domino, is out now, and we honestly can’t wait for people to hear it and see the music video. It feels like the beginning of something new for us.
Regarding a similar audience, which band at the moment do you feel that you would be best suited to open for?
We’d absolutely love to open for bands like Evanescence or Sevendust – both have audiences that appreciate emotion, heaviness, and atmosphere, which feels very close to what we do. Sevendust actually played an incredible show in Poland just yesterday. Yes, that’s definitely something we want to do. Architects would also be a great fit in terms of intensity and modern sound, while Nothing But Thieves makes sense from a melodic and emotional perspective.
As for Bring Me The Horizon – that’s definitely a dream scenario for us.
Excluding yourself, which new band would you like to see break out and become a success?
One band I’d really love to see break out even more is Vukovi – I’m genuinely a fan of what they do. I’m drawn to bands that have a strong identity, aren’t afraid of emotion, and build their sound on their own terms.
Beyond that, I try to actively support bands around me as much as I can. Together with friends, we run an association that helps independent artists by releasing music, producing videos, and creating space for projects that might not fit into traditional industry structures. Seeing other bands grow and succeed through that kind of support is just as important to me as our own progress.
What frustrates you about the music business?
Honestly? The whole thing can feel pretty messed up. Music is often treated like a hobby, yet it demands an insane amount of work. In most jobs, work means getting paid – in music, especially for young or independent bands, it usually means paying more and more just to keep going.
So sometimes it’s hard to even call it a “music business” from our perspective. It often feels more like a business for big labels, agencies, radio stations, and media – while bands are left with the work, the pressure, and the constant grind. We get work, more work, and then even more work. You do it because you care, not because the system makes it easy or fair.
What are your first musical memories? And what lightbulb moment made you say, “I want to do that”?
As a kid, I used to say I wanted to be either a hairdresser or a singer. I actually got a hairdressing diploma first – and then got bored of it – so I went all in on the second option. There wasn’t one single dramatic lightbulb moment. There were many small ones along the way, but the truth is, I always knew this was how I wanted to live. Making music never felt like a phase or a plan B – it just felt like home.
What was the last gig that you attended as a fan?
Yesterday we went to see Alter Bridge, Sevendust, and Daughtry. It was my second time seeing Alter Bridge, and honestly, once again, I was disappointed. The sound was painfully loud, to the point where even a great band becomes hard to enjoy. A bad mix can ruin even the best concert.
What current social issues are you particularly passionate about?
One issue I feel very strongly about is the tension between authenticity and mental health. It’s easy to fall into this imagined online world where you constantly feel like you have to be present, creative, productive, and emotionally available. At some point, I realized I’d stepped into it myself – and started struggling with where the real me ends and the expectations begin.
I think a lot of artists deal with this quietly. Learning how to protect your mental health without losing honesty and openness is something I’m still figuring out, and it feels like one of the most important challenges of our time.
The album that you have in your album collection / Spotify playlist that would surprise most people?
Probably the amount of electronic music I listen to — a lot of dance and techno. People usually expect heavy guitars and rock all the time, but electronic music plays a huge role in how I experience rhythm, tension, and atmosphere. That influence quietly feeds into our music as well, even if it’s not always obvious on the surface. And for the past two weeks, I’ve also found myself constantly humming the wonderfully British “Murder on the Dancefloor”.
Everybody is a fan of something – who or what are you a fan of?
I’ve been a massive fan of Bring Me The Horizon and Linkin Park for years – consistently, without breaks, without irony. That hasn’t changed since 2006.
What new music have you been enjoying recently?
Definitely the new Linkin Park material. I’ve also completely fallen into Poppy lately. Spotify Wrapped actually told me that “Crystallized” was my most-played track – which honestly checks out. 🙂
What does 2026 hold for you?
A lot of work on new projects. At the beginning of this year, I finally closed many things that had been dragging on since around 2020. By February, I should be fully back on track. I want to take better care of myself – mental health and music are deeply connected for me, so balancing both is a priority moving forward.
How active are you on social media, and where can people connect with you?
We’re present on all the usual platforms – Facebook (we’re a bit old-school there), Instagram, and TikTok, which is still a bit underdeveloped for us. Once Domino really starts circulating, there will definitely be more happening online. Check us out, give us a follow, and see where it goes.
