International rock project ZOCO follows their debut ‘Restless’ with a second single that whispers rather than shouts. ‘Diamond In The Rough’ explores themes of romantic clarity and personal awakening, built around Marco Zocco‘s lyrical intimacy and sonic ambition.
The track was co-written with Marco’s brothers Paolo and Matteo, and features players like Guy Erez on bass and London Hudson on drums, delivering a tight, emotive groove. Production credits go to Gunnar Nelson, Kerry Brown, and Carmine Rojas, whose finesse is evident in the track’s balance between lush instrumentation and vocal clarity.
Recorded across Milan, Los Angeles, and Nashville, the song also features a music video shot in Milan, continuing ZOCO’s concept of pairing music with cinematic storytelling. With their debut EP LUMANISTA (Part 1) set for early 2026, ZOCO is shaping up to be a band that privileges depth, resonance, and detail over formula.