Formula Indie Sessions _ Interview with Dancing Armadillo
What is your earliest memory connected to music?
It’s honestly hard to pinpoint a single first memory because I’ve been at the piano since before I can really remember. What I do remember is not liking it at all as a very young kid. The lessons felt boring, the exercises repetitive, and I couldn’t understand why I had to sit there practicing scales. Everything changed around the age of nine or ten, when I realised I could actually play things I cared about. I started making my own little songs and arranging themes from the cartoons I loved. That shift, from obligation to creation, completely changed how I felt about music, and from that point on I’ve loved it the way I do today.
How did your passion for creating music begin?
It began the moment I realised I could turn the piano into something that felt like mine. My passion really took off when I composed a small song for my dad’s birthday. I was very young, and it was simple and imperfect, but it was the first time I understood that music could carry emotion in a way nothing else could. Seeing his reaction made something click in me. From then on, creating music wasn’t just something I did for fun, it became a way to communicate.
What’s the story behind your current music project?
This project started as a way for me to step out of the routine of daily tasks. I felt a real need to create again and to finally use all the musical knowledge I’d gathered while growing up. Turning that into something new and personal felt liberating. My hope was to make music that didn’t just help me breathe a little easier, but could also make someone else feel a bit happier when they listened.
How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music before?
I’d say it’s a melodic world built on layers. Everything starts with a melody I hear in my head. I try it on the piano, and then the rest just comes together naturally. I love experimenting with textures and trying new sounds, but the focus is always on the melody. The songs usually feel warm and intimate, with harmonies and small details added to create depth while keeping that emotional core alive. Right now, my sound leans toward indie-pop-rock, but I’m open to exploring other styles in the future. I like experimenting. Not long ago I even reimagined a Bach concerto in a modern pop style in “Let’s Get Baroque”!
What is one thing you’ve learned that completely changed the way you make music?
One thing that completely changed how I make music is learning to trust the first spark of an idea. Early on, I would overthink everything, trying to perfect every note before even finishing a song. I realised that the initial melody or feeling, the one that comes spontaneously, is often the most honest and powerful part. Now I focus on capturing that first spark, letting it guide the rest of the arrangement, and the songs feel more alive and true because of it.
What tools, instruments, or software are essential in your creative process?
Everything starts with the piano. It’s the heart of my creative process. Even when I layer other instruments or experiment with arrangements, it all grows from what I play on the piano. Also, I’m in love with Logic Pro for recording and producing. I’m still improving the way I use it, but I feel like each creation gets better than the one before, and it gives me the freedom to explore new ideas while keeping the music true to my vision. I’m enjoying the learning process, too!
Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?
Right now, I’m hooked on “Where I’ll Go” by Sunday Smoke. There’s something about the melody and the way the song unfolds that really sticks with me. It’s intimate, yet expansive
How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision?
My personal experiences shape almost everything I create. Growing up with music around me, going through moments of joy and uncertainty, all of that feeds into how I write and how I think about sound. I tend to put a lot of emotion into my melodies because that’s how I process things. When something moves me, it usually becomes a musical idea sooner or later. Those experiences guide my artistic vision toward honesty and warmth, and they push me to create songs that can connect with people on a deeper level.
What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work?
I hope my music makes people feel seen and a little less alone. I want it to offer comfort, a moment to pause, or even just a small lift in the day. The feelings I hope come across are about caring, sticking by others, and finding light even in tough moments. Mostly, I want listeners to walk away feeling a bit happier and connected.
What’s the most important lesson music has taught you so far?
The biggest lesson music has taught me is that honesty matters more than perfection. Early on, I focused on making everything flawless, but I learned that people connect to truth and feeling, not polish. When I let the emotions lead and allow myself to be vulnerable in my songs, the music becomes more alive and meaningful in a way nothing else can achieve.
What is a dream venue or festival you would love to perform at?
I’m not focused on big festivals or huge venues right now. My real hope is that my music reaches people, that it’s discovered and listened to, and that it can help someone feel a little better, even for just a moment. That connection is far more important to me than the size of the stage.
If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?
I’d love to collaborate with Jacob Collier. He might come from another world! His approach to music is endlessly creative, and he blends harmony, rhythm, and texture in ways that feel both playful and deeply sophisticated. Working with him would be inspiring because he constantly pushes boundaries, and I think it would challenge me to explore new ideas and expand what I thought was possible in my own music.
Where can our listeners follow and support your music? (Website,Spotify, IG, links)
Listeners can follow and support my music in several places:
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/artist/7b2rS7Tg0w7BvZPyGpx1mt?si=a_Ix24pVT6-ISfGS_XkMUA&nd=1&dlsi=1ba13567d617411b
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dancing.armadillo
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancing.armadillo
- Hyperfollow: https://hyperfollow.com/DancingArmadillo
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Looking toward the future, what’s your dream for the next chapter of your musical journey?
My dream is to keep growing as a songwriter and producer, releasing music that feels more and more authentic to who I am. I’d love to build a small but meaningful community of listeners who connect with what I create. If my songs can reach more people, help someone through a difficult moment, or simply bring some joy into their day, honestly, that’s the future I’m aiming for.
What do you hope listeners will discover about you along the way?
I hope listeners discover that my music comes from a place of feeling and curiosity. I put a lot of care into shaping melodies and sounds, and I hope they can sense the thought, emotion, and joy behind each song. That’s the part of me I want to share along the way.
This video summarizes the past couple of years of my music
