Presented by Goldenvoice: New Gold Standard
An Interview with Rocco
August 26, 2025
Bedroom pop pioneer Rocco walks us through a typical day in his life, shares his favorite local gems, plus more ahead of his show at The Fonda.
What song from the new album are you most excited to perform live?
The final track, “Pouring.” It’s one of my most compelling arrangements, so I’m excited to see it translated live during the tailend of my set.
How do you like to start your day?
Iced caramel latte – next question.
What’s your favorite way to unwind?
Dive into my hobbies, basketball, 2k25, muay thai, collecting action figures.
What’s your favorite guilty pleasure?
Playing against little kids in basketball and not holding back.
What’s the last song you listened to (no cheating)?
Apparently “All Falls Down” by Lizzy Mcalpine
What’s the last movie you watched?
When Harry Met Sally.
What’s the last show you binged?
Game of Thrones – it was a rewatch.
What’s something that always makes you smile?
My girlfriend and my dog Mo.
What’s something that always makes you cry?
My girlfriend and my dog Mo.
What are three of your tour essentials?
Fresh underwear, anti-hemorrhoidal butt pillow, and a phone charger.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
No problem is too big to be fixed - My mom.
If you could switch lives with someone (living or dead) for the day, who would it be and why?
Maybe one of Jesus' disciples – I wanna see the GOAT up close.
If you weren’t an artist what would you be doing instead?
If I was 6’2 maybe I'd go all in and try to make the NBA, but probably a WWE wrestler.
What’s a hidden talent you have?
I can do the world’s best Optimus prime voice impression.
What’s your favorite memory from this year so far?
Releasing my debut album, Skin and Bone – whole lotta work and my proudest piece of work to date.
Favorite Goldenvoice venue or memory?
El Rey – my second LA show and it sold out, amazing time and my most memorable.
What’s your go-to bar or hangout spot in LA?
Eastwood or Lock & Key.
What’s your favorite restaurant?
Applebees, Hollywood Thai, and Yunomi Handroll.
In-N-Out order?
Not too much of an In-N-Out guy, but i’ll get a double-double, if I’m feeling healthy I’ll make it protein style.
Favorite way to spend 24 hours in LA?
Grab a latte at Rabbits Coffee, get a pump at the gym, go to the Culver City Steps for a meal, facetime my girlfriend, nap, play some video games and see if my brother has rallied the troops to go out at night. Hot take about the city?
LA has the worst drivers in the U.S. – and I'm from Jersey.
Least favorite place to go?
Anywhere in LA from 5-7 PM on a weekday.
If you had to pick a neighborhood that most embodies your personality, which would it be?
Honestly my area – Pico-Robertson, Mid City area. It’s slept on.
Favorite hidden gem/local business?
Rabbits Coffee, best coffee in LA owned by a basketball loving Australian man named Josh who is a friend of mine. It’s where I hosted my first Meet & Greet earlier this summer. Find me there every morning… or afternoon.
