Formula Indie Sessions _ Interview with THE LOVEKILLERBAND
The Lovekiller – the dark-rock & nu metal duo, formed of Valerie and Alex. They crafted a melodic rock sound with elements of pop and metal. The duo thrives on breaking the rules with a sound they describe as “romantic, dark, honest and touching”.
What is your earliest memory connected to music?
Our earliest memory is listening to old songs on cassette tapes.There was something very special about that sound – a bit raw, a bit imperfect but it felt almost magical. That’s probably the first time we realized how powerful music can be.
How did your passion for creating music begin?
Actually, it didn’t begin as passion – it began as pressure we could say. Music is not something we wait for. It was just something that wouldn’t let us stay silent. At some point, everything inside becomes too loud and you either collapse or you turn it into sound.
What’s the story behind your current music project?
We’ve been working together on music for a long time, in the studio, releasing music and playing more than 60 shows across Europe. But one year ago we realized we wanted to create a new chapter.
How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music before?
It’s blend of melodic and dark rock on the edge of pop and metal. Heavy guitars. Atmospheric synths. Very emotional and fragile vocals. Touching lyrics. We could say our sound is sometimes too soft for metal and too dark for pop. But we like that tension, because that’s how emotions actually feel.
What is one thing you’ve learned that completely changed the way you make music?
It’s hard to choose one, but the main thing we learned is that honesty matters more than genre. We stopped trying to “fit”. Now we just follow the feeling – even if it contradicts itself. That’s why our music can sound fragile and aggressive at the same time.
What tools, instruments, or software are essential in your creative process?
Guitars, raw amp sound, synth layers, and the volume of voice. We experiment a lot – sometimes going through dozens of versions of one track just to find something that feels real. If it doesn’t feel true, we delete it.
Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?
We don’t listen to a lot of music casually, but we really respect artists like Ethel Cain and Chelsea Wolfe – they build entire worlds around emotion. And we love dark heavy and groove metal like Bad Omens, Marilyn Manson etc.
How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision?
Everything comes from personal experience. Fear. Loneliness. Emptiness. Love that hurts becoming destructive. We write about things and feelings we can’t stop thinking about – all that stay in your chest and don’t go away. Music is how we process that and try to find healing.
What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work?
Relief. We want people to feel that what they’re going through or facing emotional conflicts and difficulties is another aspect of real life that we should accept and learn to live with. And that they’re not alone in it.
What’s the most important lesson music has taught you so far?
That healing is not about fixing everything. Sometimes it’s about accepting what stays. You don’t have to become “better” – you just stop hiding and show your true face. You don’t have to be “perfect” – imperfections are the most valuable part of being real. It’s all about music lessons:)
What is a dream venue or festival you would love to perform at?
We would love to play and actually perform in any place where people are willing to feel. It’s not about the size. It’s about the intensity of the moment. Sometimes a small venue can feel bigger than a festival you know?;)
If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?
It would be great to collaborate with Hurts or HIM. The way they feel and perform music is so inspiring and touching and really resonates with us.
Where can our listeners follow and support your music?
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XTgWLoxDGFr3VLC5Wq4j2?si=kctyygViTIa1SK-Ri9bISg IG
https://www.instagram.com/thelovekiller.band?
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Looking toward the future, what’s your dream for the next chapter of your musical journey?
It could be an album definitely. With stunning music vinyls of course:) We want to create something that feels like a full emotional cycle – not just songs but a complete experience like a music diary or a confession.
What do you hope listeners will discover about you along the way? We guess it’s not really about us. If they listen our music closely they’ll hear themselves.
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