Formula Indie Sessions : Interview with Shadow Me
Shadow Me is an evolving music project that blends emotional electronic music with deeper human themes. It’s not just about songs — it’s about exploring what it means to be human in a world that’s constantly changing, both technologically and emotionally.
What is your earliest memory connected to music?
One of my earliest memories is simply the feeling music created — not even a specific song, but the sense that something invisible could affect you so strongly. That idea stayed with me: music as something you don’t fully understand, but deeply feel.
How did your passion for creating music begin?
It started from curiosity. I wanted to understand how music creates emotion. Over time, that curiosity turned into a need — not just to listen, but to build something that carries meaning.
I’ve worked for over 25 years as a sound engineer and audio designer, so I’ve seen music from both a technical and emotional perspective. But at some point, the focus shifted. It wasn’t just about sound anymore — it became part of how I process life itself.
What’s the story behind your current music project?
Shadow Me came from a realization: a lot of what we chase in life — success, relationships, recognition — doesn’t fully answer the deeper questions we have.
The project explores that space. Not in a heavy way, but through emotion, atmosphere, and subtle storytelling.
How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music before?
Emotional electronic music with a cinematic and human core.
There’s often a contrast between rhythm and stillness — between movement and reflection. The goal is not just to sound good, but to feel something real.
A defining element in my music is my long relationship with the guitar. It finds its way into almost every track in some form. Blending organic guitar with electronic production is not always easy in EDM, but that tension is exactly what makes it interesting — and it has become one of my key signatures, now and in the future.
What is one thing you’ve learned that completely changed the way you make music?
That less is often more.
When you remove unnecessary elements, what remains becomes clearer — especially the emotional core. Also, I’ve learned to trust moments when the music almost creates itself. That’s usually when it’s at its best.
What tools, instruments, or software are essential in your creative process?
My main environment is Cubase, where I build the foundation of each track.
I’m genuinely excited about the new possibilities that AI is bringing into creative work — especially in how it can open new ways to express ideas and emotions. For me, it’s not about replacing anything, but expanding what’s possible.
In the end, tools are just extensions of intent.
Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?
I tend to listen less for specific artists and more for moments — tracks that create a feeling of space and honesty. Those are the ones that stay with me, regardless of genre.
At the same time, my musical roots go back to guitar-driven music. The guitar heroes I grew up with still influence me in subtle ways. Even today, I can be just as inspired by a band like Beast in Black, even though it sits far from the EDM world. Good music is good music — genre doesn’t really matter.
How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision?
A lot of it comes from observing life — both externally and internally.
There have been moments where things don’t make sense, and instead of trying to fix that, I’ve learned to sit with it. That perspective naturally finds its way into the music.
What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work?
A sense of recognition — something that feels familiar, even if you can’t explain why.
Not necessarily understanding everything, but feeling that something resonates. If a listener pauses for a moment and feels slightly more present — that’s already enough.
What’s the most important lesson music has taught you so far?
That you can’t force authenticity.
You can build structure, technique, and sound — but the part that truly connects comes when you stop trying to control everything.
What is a dream venue or festival you would love to perform at?
Less about a specific place, more about the atmosphere.
A setting where people are open, present, and actually listening — whether that’s a large festival or a small, intimate space.
If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?
Someone who values space and emotion over complexity.
Collaboration, at its best, is not about adding more — it’s about revealing something that wasn’t there before.
Where can our listeners follow and support your music?
You can find Shadow Me on:
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7okF3sUD9oqk0bhiU9OxHi
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ShadowMeVEVO
Instagram (Kutovo Records):
https://www.instagram.com/kutovorecords/
Looking toward the future, what’s your dream for the next chapter of your musical journey?
To build something that feels coherent and real over time.
Not just individual releases, but a body of work that gradually reveals something deeper over time.
What do you hope listeners will discover about you along the way?
That the project isn’t trying to impress — it’s trying to be honest.
And maybe, through that, they discover something about themselves as well.
