Formula Indie Sessions Interview with Aestetic
What is your earliest memory connected to music?
One of my earliest memories is using the kitchen sink as a drum kit when I was about four years old. I would sit there drumming for ages, completely convinced I was playing a real set. I kept drumming until my mum eventually got angry because I just wouldn’t stop.
How did your passion for creating music begin?
I started playing the drums as a kid and began making Swiss German rap when I was around 13. However, I never really wanted to become a rapper. I just couldn’t sing back then. It wasn’t until my mid-twenties that I finally had the confidence to use my voice and move towards the sound I’m making today.
Creating music has always been a form of self-therapy for me. I enjoy turning thoughts and emotions into something people can relate to.
What’s the story behind your current music project?
I started out as aestetic while I was studying Commercial Music in London. Moving away from Switzerland gave me a completely new perspective, both musically and personally. It was also there that I started producing my own beats, which completely changed the way I approached songwriting.
I wanted to create something that combined the rhythm and direct lyrics I loved in rap with a more melodic, cinematic production.
The name actually came from wanting to build something aesthetic. English not being my mother tongue, I misspelled “Aesthetic.” Once I realised it, I decided to embrace it and made the brackets „[ ]“ part of the identity instead.
Today, aest[ ]etic is about turning thoughts people usually keep to themselves into music.
How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music before?
I’d describe it as cinematic alt pop with influences from dark pop, R&B and hip-hop. It’s music for the drive home, late nights – alone or with your better half, moments when you’re lying in bed staring at the ceiling, and those times when you’re left alone with your thoughts.
What is one thing you’ve learned that completely changed the way you make music?
I’ve learned to trust the first feeling. Most of my better songs were written in a day. They just clicked. Whenever I spend weeks trying to force an idea, it usually loses the emotion that made it special in the first place.
What tools, instruments, or software are essential in your creative process?
Logic Pro is at the centre of everything I do. My electric guitar is just as important because it often shapes the atmosphere of my songs, especially during the chorus. I also use Serum, Ozone, Melodyne and a few other plugins, but honestly, the most important tool is still having a good idea. If the emotion isn’t there, no plugin can fix it.
Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?
Two Feet has been one of my biggest inspirations for years. Lately, I’ve also been listening to a lot of Grandson because I love the energy and attitude in his music. Dennis Lloyd has also had a big influence on the way I think about blending different genres naturally.
How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision?
Living abroad in London changed the way I think about music. It encouraged me to write in English and create something that felt more universal.
Also, I write about moments and emotions that are easy to overlook, things people often only realise once they’re alone with their thoughts.
What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work?
I want people to feel understood. If someone listens to one of my songs and thinks, “That’s exactly how I feel,” then I’ve reached my goal. If they get lost in the production at the same time, even better.
What’s the most important lesson music has taught you so far?
Music has taught me that you can’t force authenticity. The more honest you are, the more people connect with what you create.
What is a dream venue or festival you would love to perform at?
Probably KOKO London. I used to go there for concerts and nights out while I was living in London, so being on that stage one day would feel like a full circle moment to me.
If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?
Probably Two Feet. His production style and the atmosphere in his music have inspired me for years, and I think our sounds would complement each other really well.
Where can our listeners follow and support your music? (Website,Spotify, IG, links) https://beacons.ai/aesteticmusic
Instagram: https://instagram.com/aesteticmusic
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@aesteticmusic
Website: https://aesteticmusic.com
Looking toward the future, what’s your dream for the next chapter of your musical journey?
The dream is to work in music full-time. Whether that’s as an artist, songwriter, producer or mixing engineer doesn’t really matter as long as I get to spend my life creating music. I also have a background in marketing, so I’d love to combine creativity and strategy if the opportunity comes up.
What do you hope listeners will discover about you along the way?
I hope people discover someone who genuinely loves creating music. If a song stays with them after it’s finished and makes them think or see something differently, then I’ve achieved more than i could ask for.
