Make It One - Rock Folly and Worm Friends

I Make It One are an experimental rock trio from Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, formed in 2021. The band, made up of Antonio Biondo (vocals and guitar), Domenico Nastasi (bass and vocals), and Santi Costantino (drums), relocated to Rome in 2022 to carry their musical project forward.
Their sound blends influences ranging from singer-songwriter tradition to rock, with a strong Zappa-esque streak. Marked by surreal lyrics and a distinctly self-mocking spirit, Make It One made a name for themselves in the Capital by winning the second edition of the Raccoon Music Award, the contest promoted by OndaRock, at the Monk club.
In July, their debut EP, “Amici Vermi e Amici Animali”, came out on all platforms, a work recorded live in one take. The EP contains three tracks – “Il Geco”, “Amici Vermi” and “El Tiburon” – revolving around the theme of the animal world, showcasing the band's theatrical and zany attitude. To dig deeper into the dynamics of the project and the making of this debut EP, we interviewed them.

You managed to win the contest with a truly one-of-a-kind proposal, beating out some acts more tied to pop or to rock in its most classic form: did you expect it?
No, we didn't expect to win, which made the feeling even bigger. The genre we play is hard to pin down, it wasn't planned out on paper, it emerged spontaneously from trying and retrying things in the rehearsal room. After all, it's definitely not a new idea, we're a very classic setup: a harmonica, a guitar, a bass, drums and the occasional scream into the mic — we just try to be genuine and let ourselves be carried away by the moment.

During the contest you had the chance to meet other new artists like yourselves, face judges and play on important stages like the Monk… What are you taking home from the Raccoon Music Award experience?
Having met so many people who share our interests and with whom we really clicked, the satisfaction of having played at the Monk, having won over the judges, and having made the crowd have fun and mosh.

How did the band come about, and why did you choose Make It One as your moniker?
The band was born out of our shared passion for insects, music and, last but not least, our friendship. We're called Make It One because we're avid readers of “The Three Musketeers”.

Live, you're very engaging. What sets your performances apart? Is there improvisation involved, or is everything planned out?
We've always considered our lack of preparation for live shows to be essential. The moment right before we start playing on stage is always a wildcard, because we never prepare an introduction or anything to say — sometimes it's gone well, and other times... it's gone.

What's your favourite song to play live, and why?
Probably “El Tiburón”, because it's very lively and fun to perform. Plus, hearing Domenico scream “El Tiburón” is always a pleasure. Lastly, the shark is a massive creature, elegant and beautiful.

Your influences are quite varied: Frank Zappa, Skiantos, even Primus. What drew you to this kind of sound? Being Sicilian, is there someone in particular in your hometown (among friends or family) who introduced you to the sound of the 70's and later that of the 90's?
Yes, in our lovely Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto 98051 (Messina), we were influenced by a lot of older guys among friends and brothers, who introduced us to Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Beatles. From that starting point, we then dug into the endless roster of artists, more or less well-known, who came after them.

The zany rock you play is often tied, both in the lyrics and on stage, to the animal world. Do you use all this as a metaphor to talk about the world?
It's funny how, when you write something, you don't really realise what it means, and you don't even think about it that much. Maybe you just think “it sounds good” and that seems enough, but then you try to understand it better. We probably use it as a metaphor to talk about ourselves, and by extension about our own view of the world: with “Il Geco” we were trying to chase down that very passive part of ourselves when it comes to life; in “Amici Vermi” there's a scream that comes straight from the gut: “We're tired of a world of selfish bastards”; with “El Tiburón” we're saying that the world we live in is absurd, a paradox: we're so scared of sharks without knowing that attacks on humans are extremely rare (only 6 a year). Plus, everyone who eats meat is eating shark meat without even knowing it. SHARKS DESERVE RESPECT, we're the ones eating them, damn you Spielberg!

Your EP, “Amici Vermi e Amici Animali”, came out this summer — what kind of listener would you recommend it to, and why?
Everyone, but especially the citizens of Cambodia, fans of “The Land Before Time”, and above all your mothers.

Are you writing new songs? Is there an album in the works for next year?
Yes, we're working on tons of songs, and in fact we hope to release an album soon. Out July 4, 2027 (2028?)

Now, some daydreaming: three bands still active that you'd love to go on tour with!
Loredana Bertè, Verdena, Calibro 35, Marco Castello.

(September 20, 2026)

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