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- We’re very excited to be speaking today with acclaimed punk-rock three-piece MaveriX; greetings and salutations gang and thanks for taking time from a super-busy schedule to talk with our readers here at Vents Magazine! Before we dive into the Q&A mosh-pit, could you all say ‘hi’ and introduce yourselves to our ever-inquisitive reading audience?
Hey everyone! We’re MaveriX — a punk-rock trio straight outta Milan, Italy. Super excited to be here, thanks for having us! Nicc handles vocals and guitar, Drago’s on drums, and Teo brings the bass. Let’s get into it.
- Major kudos and accolades on your latest raw frenzy of punk rock, the stunning new single I Hate You All! Nicc, what’s the story behind the new tune?
Technically speaking, “I Hate You All” came to life the way most MaveriX songs do: I bring in a riff or a chord progression, and from there we dive in together, shaping and evolving it until it becomes a full-fledged track. As we’ve said before, the song plays with the idea of hate in a tongue-in-cheek way. It’s really about rejecting conformity and feeling out of place in a world that tries to box you in. So instead of bending to those norms, it’s more like: “Screw it—I hate you all, myself included, because I’m not like you” (LOL).
- Drago, who handled the engineering and producing side of things on I Hate You All?
That would be Andrea “Trix” Tripodi — our go-to producer and longtime friend. He’s based in London, but whenever he’s back in Italy, we make it a point to work together. He just gets us and knows how to bring out the best in our sound.
- Teo, in your humble opinion what differentiates I Hate You All from the Distinguished Competition on the 2025 music landscape?
We don’t claim to be original — it’s really hard to be these days in music — but I’d say we’ve developed a pretty personal sound by now: this mix of punk rock and country, clean, straight, and no frills.
- Nicc, word ‘round industry campfire has it that MaveriX is gearing up for a full-fledged new EP release for the Spring of 2026; major congrats! Can you give readers a hint or three as to what they can expect and look forward to with this eagerly-anticipated release?
Yes! We’re really proud of this one. It’s more mature, tighter, and better produced than our debut. We took our time, explored new sounds, and even brought in instruments like the Dobro and banjo to let our folk-punk side shine. There are also a couple of slower, more emotional tracks that still hit hard. In January, we’re dropping a second single called “MaveriX Radio” — it’s kind of our anthem, a statement of who we are. Touring across Europe over the past few years shaped us a lot, and you’ll definitely hear that in the new songs so…stay tuned!
- Drago, in the wake of the October 30 release of the new single I Hate You All, can audiophiles look forward to catching MaveriX on the touring/performing circuit?
We did a couple of promo shows here in Italy, and now we’re getting ready for a mini tour in Germany and the Netherlands this December. But the big stuff’s coming in spring and summer 2026, right after the EP drops.
- A question for all of you: Who are some of the people both in and out of the world of music who have inspired and influenced you?
We grew up on early 2000s skate-punk — that was our foundation. But over time, our tastes expanded. You hear something like “Folsom Prison Blues” in a movie, and suddenly you’re deep into country music. That blend of punk energy and country storytelling is what shaped our sound.
- Teo, what’s the VH1-Behind the Music origin story on how MaveriX came together to form the tight and rockin’ group which we hear to such wonderful effect on I Hate You All?
We’ve known each other forever — same town, same scene. One night we got together to jam, played some messy Green Day covers, and realized we had something going. Nicc hadn’t played in a while, Drago was on guitar instead of drums… total chaos. But when we started writing our own stuff, it just clicked.
- Nicc, MaveriX was formed in South Milan! How do those specific stomping grounds inform the energy and verve of the music which the group creates? Is there a connection at all, or is the music a bit more freeform than all that?
Our music comes from instinct, but yeah — being from Italy has its challenges. The local scene leans heavily on tribute bands and nostalgia acts, and it’s tough for original bands to find space. We’re from the countryside, and that definitely feeds into our sound. I also lived in Calgary, Canada for a while — land of prairies and cowboys. That experience inspired our song “Sweet Alberta,” and country music always takes me back there.
- Drago, at the end of the day what do you hope listeners walk away with after giving many-a-spin to the new drop-the-mic single from MaveriX, I Hate You All?
We hope it sparks curiosity — that people check out more of our music, follow us online, and come see us live and grab a beer together. At the end of the day that’s where the real connection happens!
