Formula Indie Sessions _ Interview with Celeste Sanazi

What is your earliest memory connected to music?

My first memory isn’t a particularly positive one. As a child, I actually hated music. I shared a small room with my sister and my brother, who were much older than me, and they listened to Metallica, Iron Maiden, and Guns N’ Roses at full volume all day long. I couldn’t focus on drawing or playing with my friends, and I often found myself storming out of the house, slamming the door, just to find a bit of peace.

It’s curious how, later in life, music itself became the very thing that gave me the peace I was so desperately looking for.

How did your passion for creating music begin?

Everything started out of necessity. As a teenager, I wanted to form my own band; we had guitar, bass, and drums, but in our small town on the outskirts it felt almost impossible to find a singer. Most of the other bands in the area were playing punk covers, but I didn’t want to do punk, so I decided to drop the idea of having a vocalist and started composing fully instrumental post-rock music instead.

I still remember playing shows in small venues and getting strange looks when we told people we didn’t have a singer.

What’s the story behind your current music project?

At the time, I was already producing songs — mostly in the hip hop world — for other artists under the alias Mister Twenty. But I felt the need for a more personal outlet, something that truly belonged to me. That’s how Victor Bomì was born: a space where I was finally free to explore my favorite electronic genres — French Touch, ambient, melodic techno, and more — which had very little to do with my identity as a hip hop producer.

Little by little, this project ended up burying my old alter ego, Mister Twenty. Now even my friends just call me Victor — or Bomì.

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

That’s the million-dollar question! I usually don’t set boundaries in terms of genre or style — I simply make the kind of music I’d like to come across or discover myself as a listener. I’m deeply influenced by what’s happening in my life, and there’s always a personal meaning behind every track I release, almost like a logbook or a diary.

Alright, I’m digressing — and you’re right to want a simpler answer. I’d say I make a kind of nostalgic, warm electronic music, almost ambient or downtempo, but always with a funk or French-touch groove, especially in the final sections of my productions.

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

The first time I got my hands on a synthesizer. I originally come from a guitar background, so I didn’t know much about LFOs, waveforms, or filters. I bought a used keyboard synth — the Dave Smith Mopho — and spent months playing with it and studying the theory behind sound modulation. From that moment on, I realized that electronic music would become a fundamental part of my productions.

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

Definitely my hardware synths: the Roland Juno-60, Roland SH-101, Korg Mono/Poly, Moog Sub 37, and Korg Minilogue.

I also rely heavily on mix plugins that are essential to my workflow, such as Gullfoss, Trackspacer, and The God Particle.

As for VSTs, I work a lot with Battery, all the Teletone Audio plugins, and several Native Instruments synths.
My DAW of choice is Logic Pro X.

Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?

As a listener, I’m quite old-school and eclectic. I love listening to all kinds of music, but among my favorite artists I’d definitely mention Kings of Convenience — along with the various projects by its two members, such as Kommode and The Whitest Boy Alive — as well as Interpol, Röyksopp, Apparat, Tool, and others.

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

As I mentioned, all of my personal experiences are tied to each track or single I release. For example, my track “Moca” is connected to my mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. The MoCA test is used to assess the severity of the condition, and the song features a repetitive arpeggiator throughout its entire duration, almost as if it reflects my own urge to repeat things to her in the hope that she might remember.

This is just one example, but most of my productions are closely linked to the moment I’m living in.

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

I’d love for my music to lead listeners into reflecting on their own lives and emotions, while at the same time never losing its sense of rhythm and forward motion. Because, in my view, you can dance and cry at the same time on the dance floor — and I find that idea incredibly beautiful.

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

To me, music has always been pure magic—something supernatural, almost paranormal. It’s about frequencies that resonate deep within the soul; they can soothe you, ignite anger, give you the courage to take a leap, or amplify a sense of solitude. It is a formidable power that can heal, but also inflict pain. That’s why I believe every musician, producer, or singer carries a weight of responsibility. Music must be handled with care, approached with profound respect and discipline.

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

I’m definitely aiming for a live session with KEXP or Cercle on YouTube. I’m a huge fan of their curation and the way they connect artists with global audiences in such iconic settings.

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

  Paul and John from The Beatles; just to be able to absorb even a little bit of their magic.

  Erlend Øye; because I’ve always loved his voice, his attitude towards music, and his lighthearted approach to life (that typical Norwegian mood that I adore).

  deadmau5; I’d love to walk into his massive studio, try out all his synths, and discover how he manages to make his tracks sound so huge.

  Snoop Dogg; because he could make a hit even if he were just reading his grocery list.

  Thom Yorke; he is the Artist with a capital A—and besides, we have some unfinished business.

Where can our listeners follow and support your music? (Website,Spotify, IG, links)

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Looking toward the future, what’s your dream for the next chapter of your musical journey?

I hope to keep improving, both on a personal level and in terms of production quality, while growing my fan base. I would also love to play some live sets or DJ sets across Europe.

What do you hope listeners will discover about you along the way?

I would love to be appreciated regardless of the genre of music I produce; to know that people recognize and value my ‘touch’ from one track to another, even years apart.