An Interview with MADAME MINOR (Part 1 of 2)
Madame Minor has carved out her own niche between the streets of Zurich and the shadowy soundscapes of electropop, trip-hop, and singer-songwriter elements. In our two-part interview, we talk with the artist about her latest single, “Ghosting.”
In the Shadow of Emotions
Somewhere between Zurich and the dark sounds of synth-pop, trip-hop, and dark wave, Simone Meier has created her own musical world with her solo project, Madame Minor. The musician, singer, and producer deliberately embraces melancholy—and the art of viewing intense emotions with a touch of humor.
Melancholy with a Touch of Irony
The name alone reveals a lot about her musical identity. “The name combines the French ‘Madame’ with ‘Minor’ pronounced in English, and alludes to the fact that the music is composed exclusively in minor keys,” explains Meier. Even as a child, sad songs had a stronger effect on her than happy ones. “Under this name, I can indulge my love of melancholy and my tendency to over-dramatize. At the same time, there’s always a touch of irony in it.” This ambivalence also shapes the new single “Ghosting.” Instead of straightforward stories, she’s interested in “contradictions, friction, and unexpected twists.” Her lyrics are more like “snapshots from a whirlwind of thoughts” than traditional narratives.
Jan Schütz
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