Zegovia On the Making Of “Prefab”
How did you come up with the idea?
Seth Mireles: We’ve always been drawn to rock music with a punk and alternative edge. The song came from a random jam session between all the band members, and it was written on the spot. We had just come back from trip to South Padre Island, Texas, and the beach party vibe, mixed with the open road inspired the track.
How do you feel "Prefab" represents your artistic identity?
It is energetic, spontaneous, and driven by intense emotion, which is what we strive for when making music. There’s a sense of anger to the song that feels like a release when listening/performing it live. Our audiences really get into it. Ironically, the lyrics have no meaning really, but what they ARE meant to be is this chaotic jumble of words to feed off the energy of the music.
What did you enjoy most about making "Prefab?"
I enjoyed the fact that it was written so quickly, and it felt completely natural the whole time it was coming together.
Can you tell us more about you as a band?
My brother and I founded the band when we were teenagers in Houston, TX. I’m Seth Mireles (guitar/ lead vocals) and my brother, Matt Mireles plays drums. Our current lineup also includes Alex Larson, killing it on bass and Quincy Cotton, absolutely shredding a new sound for us on guitar. We went through a lot of trial and error trying to figure out our band’s sound, and it ultimately came together with the release of our first album ‘Observe’ in February 2025. The album is a mix of alternative, punk, emo, and pop that comes together as one cohesive project. The lyrics and subject matter for our songs are often written about our personal life experiences and sometimes that can get heavy, but it has really resonated with our fans because we all know someone who has struggled with things like with addiction, failed relationships, and navigating your way through life’s changes as we get older.
What’s the most profound emotional experience you’ve ever had while creating or performing music?
I spent some time at a rehab facility when I was 23, and I saw firsthand just how important music was for helping people in pain who needed something positive in their lives. I was in there with several other musicians, and the joy that performing and writing brought to us and the other residents during that dark time was something I’ll never forget.
