Mačka Moon's debut single with Oblong Square Records
“Yummy, drippy, deep bass rituals with organic beats, soulful melodies & twinkling highs like laughing stars. ”
“Lifecall opens up with a really cool set of synths that breed an experimental approach, a little bit of glitchy percussion element, and that ends up sort of bleeding into this cinematic tonality that feels flowing, drifting, and beautifully approached.”
May 9, 2026 Interview with Buzzslayers Blog
Thanks so much for taking the time! Let's jump right into "Lifecall"! This was smooth but with hints of edginess and the vocals added such a cool texture to it! Where did this track come from and what was it about?
Adrienne Caprice: It started with Dario’s hook line "If I thought you would fall back down I'd help you up in a heartbeat, but it’s clear now." When I heard those lyrics I felt a call & response between two people—his call as holding an image of helping, while my response is breaking through with independence and empowerment.
Dario Ré: Yeah, I like how as the song developed, that initial line became abstracted and more of a mantra. Man! I love the surprising nature of our collaboration! When I’m working up a new beat (and in the case of Lifecall even before any lyrics hit the scene) I try to leave a lot of space and/or inject little puzzles for us to work out later in the process. This track has some lingery sections which I was super curious how Adrienne would respond to. As it be, she had no problem dropping in and really deepening the song.
I am hearing a few different styles on this record. Who are some of your biggest musical influences?
Adrienne Caprice: FeverRay, Alt J, Massive Attack and if I’m totally honest mother nature herself is my biggest influence
Dario Ré: Polo & Pan, Sylvan Esso, Little Dragon, Hot Chip
Are you performing live right now?
Adrienne Caprice: Not yet :)
Dario Ré: Soon though! Our first show is next month on June 5th in conjunction with an art exhibition I’m showing at Entropy in Spokane, Washington. We’re starting to book some other shows this Summer and Fall as well.
How did this all start for you as a duo?
Adrienne Caprice: I was stewing on this concept for a couple of years. I came up with a persona Mačka Moon and was finally ready to find a bandmate I felt safe to create with. Dario was my first thought. So I reached out to him and said, “Hey, wanna start an experimental electronic project?" He was so stoked and it turns out he himself was looking into expanding his portfolio of sound so it was divine intervention!
Dario Ré: Yeah, I’ve been leading a folk band called Heat Speak since 2016 in which we’ve toured as a 7-piece and played shows with up to 11 musicians on stage, so Adrienne’s proposition for a duo project sounded logistically quite attractive, haha. Also, we’d had just enough collaboration over the years to know there was some good creative chemistry. Pair that with my favorite live music experiences as a fan being in community on the dance floor throwing down to EDM, so I was already ultra curious how to enter that world of music. Once Adrienne and I paired up, I pivoted all my home studio experience toward the electronic realm and began experimenting with drum machines, synths, and the breadth of my DAW. Thus was the birth of Mačka Moon.
Did you work with a producer on this single, or was this all you?
Adrienne Caprice: It was just us two!
Dario Ré: Yeah, totally self-produced, though we've partnered with Oblong Square Records for the release and had their team do the final master.
What's next for you? Working on more new releases?
Adrienne Caprice: Yes, we have one of my favorite lyrical songs coming out soon called Ouroboros!
Dario Ré: And our debut album is in final mastering so you’ll be hearing that later this year as well. Stay tuned for some producer collabs too!
What kind of advice would you give to other up and coming bands or artists trying to get heard?
Adrienne Caprice: My biggest thing with music is never be afraid to experiment and get weird. That deepens the sound and connection to the authenticity which translates to the people wanting to listen more and more.
Dario Ré: As far as trying to get heard, only allot a tiny percent of your energy to that and spend the vast majority of it creating music. Cultivate your sense of fulfillment to be process-oriented and never results based. Easier said than done in today’s world but it’s the most radical thing you can do. This alone will lead to a sustainable and enjoyable career and consequently you will be heard.
What would you say people can expect to hear on this single?
Adrienne Caprice: Ear flossing peaks, deep lyrics, yummy bass
Dario Ré: Maybe a few twinkling stars and some heavy whip cream drips
Before we go, what would you want to express to fans of the music?
Adrienne Caprice: I hope our music opens your body to movement and connects you to yourself!
Dario Ré: Gratitude
