Formula Indie Sessions _ Interview with Adil Kaan
What is your earliest memory connected to music?
–My earliest memory connected to music was actually my first time truly meeting music. I was around five years old. I started playing the violin at a very young age, and I remember being completely fascinated by the sound and emotion it could create. Soon after, I became the lead violinist in a children’s choir, which was a huge experience for me as a kid.
That period really built my musical foundation — learning discipline, rhythm, and how to connect emotionally with music. Even though I later moved into electronic music and DJing, I still think those early violin years shaped the way I hear melodies and build energy in my sets today.
How did your passion for creating music begin?
-My passion for creating music started when I was around 10 years old. I remember seeing a DJ performing at a hotel for the first time, and I was completely fascinated by the energy and connection he had with the crowd. That same day, I told my mom, “I want to be a DJ when I grow up.”
After that moment, I started learning DJing and music production professionally. I took lessons at Burak Yeter’s academy in Istanbul — the internationally known artist behind the global hit “Tuesday.” Training there opened my eyes to the professional side of electronic music and helped me develop my sound and technical skills.
But the biggest realization for me was understanding that if I truly wanted to become a major artist, I needed to create my own music instead of only playing other people’s tracks. That’s when I seriously started focusing on music production and building my own identity as an artist.
What’s the story behind your current music project?
-My current music project came from a simple idea: we wanted to create something that feels like summer itself. A sun-soaked Afro House journey built on groovy percussion, uplifting melodies, and pure open-air energy.
The goal was to make a track that instantly puts people in a good mood — warm, magnetic, and full of positive vibes. Something you can hear at sunset, on the beach, or in an open-air set and just feel free.
We didn’t overthink it too much; we focused on emotion and rhythm. It’s really a summer record at its core — made to connect people on the dancefloor and bring that shared feeling of joy and movement.
How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music before?
-I would describe my sound as energetic, summer-driven house music with a happy, uplifting feel. It’s built around groovy rhythms, warm melodies, and emotional but danceable energy.
My goal is to create music that feels like sunshine — something that instantly lifts your mood and connects people on the dancefloor, whether it’s an open-air festival, a beach party, or a late-night set.
What is one thing you’ve learned that completely changed the way you make music?
-One thing that completely changed the way I make music is realizing that simplicity is more powerful than complexity.
At the beginning, I used to overthink everything — adding too many layers, too many ideas in one track, trying to prove technical skills. But over time I understood that in house music especially, the groove and emotion matter much more than how many elements you use.
Now I focus on space, energy, and feeling. If a kick, bassline, and a few well-chosen melodies can create a strong emotion, that’s enough. That mindset shift made my music more honest, more dancefloor-focused, and much more effective.
What tools, instruments, or software are essential in your creative process?
-My creative process is mainly built around digital production tools. I use Ableton Live and FL Studio as my core DAWs, depending on the project and the workflow I’m aiming for.
These allow me to shape ideas quickly, build grooves, and experiment with sound design in a very flexible way. I usually start with rhythm and percussion to lock in that house and Afro house energy, then build melodies and atmosphere around it.
Lately, I’ve also been really inspired by trumpet sounds. I like how they bring a human, organic, and emotional layer into electronic music — especially in Afro house. They add warmth and a kind of storytelling element that fits perfectly with the vibe I’m going for.
Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?
-One track I keep coming back to is Magic Circus by Adam Ten. It has that hypnotic, playful energy but still feels very deep and emotional at the same time — the kind of track that works perfectly in both warm-up sets and peak-time moments.
What I like about Adam Ten’s sound is how he blends organic textures with house rhythms in a really effortless way. It feels both underground and emotional, which is very close to what I enjoy in music right now.
How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision?
-My personal experiences have had a big impact on both my music and my artistic vision.
I’ve always been a very positive person, and that naturally reflects in my sound. I’m drawn to summery, energetic, and uplifting music — the kind that makes people want to dance and feel good. Over time, that positivity has really shaped my identity as an artist and elevated the direction of my sound.
At the same time, my journey hasn’t always been easy. When I was younger, many of my friends didn’t really take my dream seriously and even made fun of me for wanting to become a DJ. Instead of stopping me, that actually motivated me even more. It pushed me to work harder, stay focused, and keep developing my sound until I could turn that vision into reality.
Today, I think that combination — positivity and persistence — is what defines my music and my artistic direction.
What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work?
-I hope listeners feel positive energy and freedom when they hear my music. My main goal is to create that “summer feeling” — uplifting, emotional, and full of movement — where people can forget everything for a moment and just enjoy the present.
I also want my music to give motivation. Because of my own journey, I know what it means to believe in a dream even when others don’t take it seriously. So I try to put that mindset into my sound: positivity, persistence, and confidence.
At the end of the day, I want people to dance, smile, and feel connected — whether they’re at a festival, in a club, or just listening alone.
What’s the most important lesson music has taught you so far?
–Music taught me to trust my instincts, stay focused, and keep building my sound step by step. Once I started believing in my own potential, everything changed — I became more confident in my decisions, more consistent in my work, and more clear about the direction I want as an artist.
What is a dream venue or festival you would love to perform at?
-One of my biggest dream stages is definitely Tomorrowland.
It’s such an iconic place in electronic music — the production, the energy, and the crowd from all around the world. For me, performing there would mean sharing my sound on one of the biggest stages in the scene, especially with my own style of energetic, summer-driven house music.
It’s not just a goal, it’s a motivation for me.
If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?
-Right now, I’d say HUGEL is a huge inspiration for me. I’m actually working on a project at the moment that I hope might catch his attention, so let’s see what happens.
I really respect his ability to blend strong house grooves with a global, feel-good energy. It’s the kind of sound that connects instantly on the dancefloor, and that’s something I always aim for in my own music as well.
Where can our listeners follow and support your music? (Website,Spotify, IG, links)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adilkaan?igsh=bW51dmtmb3NsY2M0
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17s6kLOckUzOB8wVn9fkX1?si=Pk4ZAGTzReyNBBz0PUuBmg
Website: https://adilkaan.komi.io/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio
Looking toward the future, what’s your dream for the next chapter of your musical journey?
-Looking toward the future, my dream for the next chapter of my musical journey is to become globally recognized and take my sound to international stages.
I’m 21 years old, and I feel like I’m just at the beginning of my journey — with a lot of room to grow, learn, and rise step by step as an artist.
I want to keep developing my sound, releasing music that connects with people all around the world, and performing at major festivals and venues where I can share that energetic, summer-driven house vibe live.
More than anything, I want my music to travel — to reach different countries, cultures, and crowds — and build a real global connection through sound.
What do you hope listeners will discover about you along the way?
-What I hope listeners will discover about me along the way is that my music is coming from a very honest place.
Behind the energetic, summer-driven house sound, there’s a story of persistence, belief, and staying true to a vision even when it wasn’t always easy. I started young, faced doubt, and kept going anyway because I believed in my own potential.
I also hope people feel my personality through the music — that I’m a positive, emotional, and driven artist who really wants to create moments of connection on the dancefloor.
At the end of the day, I want listeners to discover that my sound is not just about energy, but about emotion, growth, and building something real over time.
