Formula Indie Sessions _ Interview with ekarzz
What is your earliest memory connected to music?
One of my earliest memories goes back to when I was about two years old. I wouldn’t eat unless a specific type of song was playing. My parents would always put on that one track, and it somehow made everything easier for me. I ended up loving that song a lot, and it became one of my first real emotional connections to music.
How did your passion for creating music begin?
On a random Friday from 2022. One of my closest friends invited me to his house and his brother had a home studio, so I hopped on a Juice Wrld type beat and recorded my first song there.
What’s the story behind your current music project?
The idea behind my project is built around a raw and “dirty” sound. Since 2022, I’ve been listening a lot to underground music, especially tracks with heavy 808s and distortion. I really fell in love with that energy, which is why the project is called “Real Raw Music.” Most of my songs are intense, energetic, and unfiltered, and they reflect that feeling.
How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music before?
I would describe my sound as futuristic. I’m working on blending trap and EDM elements. I’ve always loved electronic music, and a lot of modern sounds are inspired by it in some way. I want to push that mix further and create something that feels new but still powerful.
What is one thing you’ve learned that completely changed the way you make music? Learning how to mix and master my own songs changed everything for me. It not only
saves money, but it also gives me full control over how my music sounds. It helped me understand how to shape my voice and direct the overall vibe of my tracks.
What tools, instruments, or software are essential in your creative process? I’d say FL Studio and Fresh Air plugin.
Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?
I always been an huge Ekkstacy fan. I listen to him a lot. Even tho lately im bumping a lot of Dean Blunt.
How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision? I’d say meeting new people from my area that I didn’t know before had a big impact on
me. They introduced me to a lot of new artists and different sounds, which really expanded my perspective. At the same time, they helped me realize that my sound is actually understood and appreciated, which gave me more confidence to keep developing my own style.
What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work? I want listeners to feel free when they hear my music. Whether they are in a mosh pit or
alone somewhere quiet, I want them to release everything they are holding inside. It’s about expressing yourself without limits.
What’s the most important lesson music has taught you so far?
Music taught me the importance of spending time with yourself. You need those moments alone to understand who you really are. When I’m making music, it’s just me and no one can judge me, and that’s where I feel most connected to myself.
What is a dream venue or festival you would love to perform at?
I’d say Frauenfeld OpenAir.
If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why? I would choose Lil Shine. He has been one of my biggest inspirations and the first
underground artist I really connected with. Working with him would feel like a full circle moment.
Where can our listeners follow and support your music? (Website,Spotify, IG, links) @1ekarzz on Instagram, ekarzz on Spotify.
Looking toward the future, what’s your dream for the next chapter of your musical journey?
Well, make some good connections and join the game.
What do you hope listeners will discover about you along the way? The rage.
