Formula Indie Sessions _ Interview with Roderic H
What is your earliest memory connected to music?
My earliest memory connected to music is the piano my grandmother gave me when I was five years old. I started exploring it with pure curiosity, just trying things out and discovering sound in my own way. Looking back, that was the beginning of everything.
How did your passion for creating music begin?
For me, music started as a way to express emotion. As a naturally introverted person, it has always felt easier to say something honestly through sound than through words. Creating music became a place where I could process feelings, thoughts, and experiences in a very real way.
What’s the story behind your current music project?
Right now I’m working on an R&B song, which reflects the freedom I like to have as an artist. I never want to box myself into just one lane. Even though I’m known for different styles, the common thread is always emotion and atmosphere. Every new project starts with a feeling, and then I follow wherever it wants to go.
How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music before?
My sound is wide-ranging. As an electronic music producer, I approach music from a creative point of view rather than from trends. I’m not obsessed with chasing whatever is modern at the moment — emotion matters more to me than fashion. At the same time, as a pianist, I’m always searching for something honest, intimate, and real, especially in the sound of felt piano. So my music can move between cinematic softness and electronic energy, but it always comes from the same emotional core.
What is one thing you’ve learned that completely changed the way you make music?
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is: don’t make music for money. The moment you start creating only to chase numbers or results, you lose something essential. The best music usually happens when you stay honest and let the feeling lead.
What tools, instruments, or software are essential in your creative process?
Studio One is central to my workflow, and my physical Nord synths are also a huge part of how I create. I love having both worlds: the flexibility of software and the hands-on inspiration of real instruments. And whenever I work with piano-based music, the sound itself has to feel intimate and authentic.
Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?
I listen quite widely, but artists like Glen Hansard and Stephen Wilson Jr. really stand out to me because of the honesty in their work. On the electronic side, I also enjoy pro names like R3HAB and Don Diablo for the energy and scale they bring.
How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision?
I think difficulties in life often deepen the way you write. The harder or more complex life gets, the more there is to express. A lot of my music is shaped by reflection, emotional tension, hope, and the need to find meaning in different moments. Even when the music sounds calm or uplifting, there is usually something real behind it.
What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work?
That depends on the kind of music. With my piano-based work, I hope people feel hope, peace, and emotional space. With my electronic music, I hope they feel energy, movement, and a sense of surprise. In both cases, I want the listener to feel something genuine.
What’s the most important lesson music has taught you so far?
Music has taught me that honesty lasts longer than perfection. You can always improve technique, production, and sound design, but if the emotion is missing, people feel that immediately. Real connection matters more than polish alone.
What is a dream venue or festival you would love to perform at?
For my electronic music, it would be incredible to hear one of my tracks played on the Tomorrowland Mainstage in a DJ set. That kind of moment would be surreal.
If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?
CYRIL and Don Diablo would both be exciting collaborators for me. I really appreciate artists who know how to combine strong emotion with modern, powerful production. That balance is something I’m always drawn to.
Where can our listeners follow and support your music? (Website,Spotify, IG, links)
You can follow and support my music on Spotify here:
Roderic H:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cU7WCvR7gGHnxaNx7unOT?si=FZompYZhS6SN8cWbPn51Ag
Ragnar H:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/00VkoLyF3MxrpSK2YV0krk?si=NaMclQHRTvyZrqsfMbxnZA
You can also find my work on Apple Music, YouTube, and other major streaming platforms.
Looking toward the future, what’s your dream for the next chapter of your musical journey?
One of my biggest dreams is to create music for a meaningful feature film. I’m very drawn to the emotional power of film music, especially in projects where the score becomes part of the storytelling. More broadly, I want to keep growing as an artist without losing the emotional honesty that started everything.
What do you hope listeners will discover about you along the way?
I hope listeners discover that I’m not interested in staying inside one box. There are different sides to what I do, but they are all connected by the same intention: to create something emotionally true. Whether it’s a quiet piano piece or an electronic track with energy, I want people to feel there is a real person behind the music.
