Formula Indie Sessions Interview with Friedo

What is your earliest memory connected to music?

-I remember “playing” the piano at my grandparents’ place. And by playing I mean mashing the keys. I suppose I must have been four or five years old. I did that every Sunday after our family lunch, I guess it must have been quite annoying for everyone else… It motivated my parents’ to sign me up for piano lessons however…

How did your passion for creating music begin?

-It began by being able to do it 🙂

What’s the story behind your current music project?

-I am usually creating pieces individually and then see what matches well with one another. Currently I am fascinated by covering pieces I love and giving them a new vibe. I couple of such songs will be released until the end of the year. I usually just think: “How would this piece sound in a different style? It might work great together!”

How would you describe sour sound to someone who has never heard your music before?

-Well, as my focus is on Lofi- and Study Beats, I’d say if you don’t notice my music, I did a good job. My style is usually very subtle (with exceptions) and I try to make relaxing music than can be listened to during study or work. Mostly drum and piano, sometimes some ambient sounds.

What is one thing you’ve learned that completely changed the you make music.

-I have just started making music, so I don’t think there was something that completely changed my methods (yet!). I am always open to try new things, I hope something happens (soon?) that spawns new ideas!

What tools, instruments, or software are essential in your creative process?

-My computer is my most beloved and required tool 😉

Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?

-If we talk really indie, I still like to listen to Nyhm from time to time. From the modern era, I like e.g. Amalee, the Vanished People, Will Stetson, Samuel Kim, Neotokio3, Astrophysics, Platina Jazz.

How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision.

-I spent some months in Japan, this period has influenced me the most I think. A lot of my covers are pictures I took in Japan, and I try to tell a story with the names of my songs.

What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work?

-I hope they feel relaxed and motivated to study or work. My message is: Take it easy, but take it seriously. It sounds a bit like a contradiction, but what I mean is that you should just getting started and not overthink it.

What’s the most important lesson music has taught you so far?

-For me, music is escaping from reality to another world. If I put on my headphones and go outside, I barely perceive the world anymore, I am just living in my own thoughts. What I learned from that is that no matter what is happening in the real world, there is always an alternative (music-) world that is there for you and only you!

What is your dream venue or festival you would love to perform at?

-Well, with my Lofi, I don’t think I am very compatible with any traditional venues or festivals. Filling Tokyo Dome with tracks would be my dream however…

If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?

-I would love to collab with Ado, although I have no idea how that would turn out… But she seems to be a fun person (and as introverted as I am), so I guess it would be fun to just see what we could come up with…

Where can our listeners follow and support your music?

-My tracks are available on all major platforms. I am most active on Spotify: