Eden Fern
“My personal life is deeply rooted in the world of visual arts, working professionally as an art director and graphic designer. My passion for music and texture, and the process of transforming an idea into a final product, has always captivated me. I started exploring music production in 2020 and quickly realized its parallels with graphic design. It's all about evoking emotion through structure, texture, balance, composition, and dynamics – concepts I intuitively understand.”
What about music as a medium speaks to you? How did you get your start in it?
“Music just clicked for me. It's this wild space where I get to throw sounds together based on gut feelings. I've always been about storytelling, whether through visuals or vibes, and music lets me do that in whole new way.”
“My journey into music started with writing poems and a desire to link my words to a rhythm or beat. This led me to experiment with GarageBand, and eventually, I moved on to Ableton. Here, I discovered that I can sing in key. Lacking a formal technical background in music, I navigate my craft by ear, which provides a wonderfully spontaneous counterbalance to my otherwise overthinking and analytical mind.”
“In that way, not having a music background kinda works for me. I play around with sounds like I'm messing with a puzzle, which is pretty much what I do as a graphic designer and art director.”
“This intuitive approach to music is a breath of fresh air for me, allowing creativity to flow more freely. That's why my artist name has an organic feel to it.”
What inspires your work and what is your creative process?
“My work is inspired by artists like FKA twigs, Elderbrook, Banks, Mindchatter, and Låpsley. My creative process usually starts with piano chords, which I feel an intimate and emotional connection to. This is why most of my songs begin slow and intimate, building up as they progress. The lyrics often come quickly, as if my subconscious is already trying to match words to the melodies I jam out.”
Your "Stay" explores the complexities of toxic relationships, whereas in "The Righteous" you explore the themes of burnout and mental and physical exhaustion. Is the topic of mental health a purposeful focus of your music?
“Talking about mental health in my music is super intentional. It's like I'm trying to make peace with my own demons, you know? Plus, I think if I'm going through this stuff, others are too. It's all about connecting over the messy, real stuff we all deal with.”
Can you tell us a bit more about your new music? In your new video "Colours" the visuals and lyrics obviously tell a complementary story. What was the inspiration for the music video and the visuals?
“"Colours" is an ode to authenticity. The music video's pole dance choreography symbolises the liberation from societal norms, aiming to heal shame wounds through the celebration of self-acceptance and the beauty of genuine expression.”
What about "Black out"? Can you tell us a bit about the background, theme and message to the audience of this song?
“"Blackout" hits close to home, talking about the scary blank spaces drinking leaves in your memory. It's got this eerie vibe, asking, "Are you having fun?" while you're lost in the haze. The music video's wild night out in Brussels with all these bizarre characters kinda captures the chaos and the questioning.”
What are your ambitions for the future?
“My current balance between music and my day job is fulfilling, with no aspirations to make music my sole focus. However, I'm eager to expand into visual creative roles, such as art direction and scenography. A significant upcoming milestone is my debut live show, marking a new chapter in my artistic journey.”
Did you have any queer role models?
“I've always been drawn to artists who mix up sounds and visuals in cool ways, especially folks like SOPHIE and COBRAH. They've really shown me how you can push boundaries and be true to yourself, all while making some amazing songs.”
Are there upcoming events/appearances/releases that you would like to bring attention to?
“We are preparing for a debut live show with a three-member band. This upcoming performance represents a significant step in my career, offering a chance to connect with audiences on a new level and share the essence of our music in a live setting.”
