Interviews About Albums: Confusion Field - Resilience Remains (2026)

In this new interview, we sat down with the Finland Progressive Rock band Confusion Field to ask questions about their album, "Resilience Remains".

1. What can you say about this new EP/CD?

Resilience Remains is a step forward in defining the Confusion Field sound. It's less heavy, and the arrangements have more room to breathe. There are still heavy guitars all over the album, but keyboards take more space. The songs are shorter this time around, but there's still plenty of complexity. The new drummer Martino Malacrida has also had a big impact on the sound. His playing is really dynamic and versatile, bringing a new energy to the music.

2. What is the meaning of the EP/CD name?

Resilience Remains sums up the lyrical themes of the album quite well. In Finland, we have a concept called "sisu". It's difficult to translate directly, but it describes a kind of inner strength, determination, and stubborn perseverance against the overwhelming odds. Sisu is what keeps you going even though you have reached all your limits.

3. Who is the composer of the CD/EP?

Tomi Kankainen is responsible for all the music and the lyrics of this album, as well as the previous albums. He also plays all the instruments (except for the drums).

4. If you had to pick one song, which one would you pick?

I would choose "A New Code", because it has a good balance between the band's sound and electronic elements. I love combining those two worlds, and I think they blend together particularly well in this song. Lyrically, it's about recognizing when you're stuck and trying to break free from a stagnant life and routines that lead nowhere.

5. Is there a special message in this EP/CD?If there is what it is?

Don't give up. Adapt when you have to, and try to look at things from a new perspective. Focus on the present moment and trust yourself. Things will eventually work out, one way or another. Just remember who you are and what you want to be.

6. Are there some lyrics that you'd love to share?

I think the chorus of "Maintain the Uncertainty" sums up the album's central themes quite nicely:

Trust the drift, mark the day

Fold the maps, throw them all away

Let the chaos be the key

Maintain the uncertainty

The world is changing so fast that it's hard to count on things staying the same for very long. We're constantly having to adapt and react to whatever comes our way.

I'm learning to accept that I can't plan my life nearly as much as I'd like to. Instead of fighting that uncertainty, I'm trying to find ways to embrace it and see it as an opportunity rather than just something to fear.

7. Which inspirations have been important for this album ? Like musically or friends, family, someone you'd love to thank specially?

Lyrically, I was inspired by the different mechanisms of survival in this age of chaos and violence. The world is changing so quickly that it's difficult to keep up, and it feels like many people are losing hope. I wanted to explore that.

Musically, I try to keep up with new releases, especially in the modern prog scene.

I'm more drawn to the production side of music than to mastering any particular instrument, and I've always loved the sound and production aesthetics of the 80's. I felt that these songs needed to go in that direction a little bit.

The mixing engineer Konsta Vehkala (Psychework, LAHO) did an amazing job and I'm really happy with the result.

8. Something to add?

Thanks for the interview! Check out Resilience Remains on your favorite streaming services or on Bandcamp, or grab a physical copy of the CD. You can find your nearest distributor on our website: www.confusionfield.com.

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