Formula Indie Sessions _ Interview with romicellaire
What is your earliest memory connected to music?
Nothing very exciting. I remember that when I was younger, I used to sneak my parents’ car keys to go and secretly listen to records—French and Spanish pop music, but also more niche things like old-school house, rap, and even recordings of DJ sets.
How did your passion for creating music begin?
It started as a joke with my best friend—we used to send each other homemade music in which we made private jokes about our lives. I must have just turned 18.
What’s the story behind your current music project?
My first song, “COUTURE”, is about opening myself up to the person I love. More than anything, I wanted to convey a specific atmosphere with this track. My latest song to date “LOIN DU COEUR” talks about the long-distance relationship I have with my boyfriend, who has borderline personality disorder, which makes the distance particularly difficult for him.
How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music before?
I’d describe my sound as catchy, feel-good melodies that are easy to listen to, without overthinking, inspired by the experiences and emotions of a young adult.
What is one thing you’ve learned that completely changed the way you make music?
I’ve learned that music I don’t personally like doesn’t necessarily mean it’s bad. Thanks to that, I can fully focus on the creative process without overthinking what people might think of it.
What tools, instruments, or software are essential in your creative process?
My phone… it’s always with me. I look for inspiration there and listen to a lot of music on the go—it inspires me. Sometimes I record little demos (or silly sounds) using an app called Voloco.
Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?
The last thing I listened to was the latest album by Satine, a French singer who makes very melodic pop. I listen to a lot of other varied music too, but it’s hard to list everything here.
How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision?
As a trans woman, I like to express my feelings. In COUTURE, I vaguely touch on the difficulty of opening up to others as a trans person, and I’d like to explore this more in my future music.
What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work?
Hope is the most important thing I want to convey.
What’s the most important lesson music has taught you so far?
The most striking thing I’ve learned is that language barriers don’t exist in music. I’ve talked with independent artists from all over the world, connected with radio stations, and reached people worldwide through my music.
What is a dream venue or festival you would love to perform at?
I’m not focusing on live performances yet. I’m still figuring out my image and would like to release some beautiful music videos and visuals first, to build my visual universe before performing on stage.
If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?
I would really love to collaborate with the French artist Philippe Katerine; he has a very unique vision of art in general, and I really like that. I also really like Hubert Lenoir—he has a very fresh vibe, and I greatly admire what he creates.
Where can our listeners follow and support your music? (Website,Spotify, IG, links)
I’m present on most platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and others, as well as on social networks such as Instagram and TikTok.
Looking toward the future, what’s your dream for the next chapter of your musical journey?
I would really love to release an album, something real with beautiful visuals. It’s not a very original answer, but it’s truly something I want to do in 2026.
What do you hope listeners will discover about you along the way?
I hope listeners will discover my authenticity. I want to share my life as a queer person, my struggles with procrastination, and sometimes even addiction—topics that are very important to me.
