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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, \u201cGhosting.\u201d <\/p>\n\n

In the Shadow of Emotions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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\u2014and the art of viewing intense emotions with a touch of humor. <\/p>\n\n

Melancholy with a Touch of Irony<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The name alone reveals a lot about her musical identity. \u201cThe name combines the French \u2018Madame\u2019 with \u2018Minor\u2019 pronounced in English, and alludes to the fact that the music is composed exclusively in minor keys,\u201d explains Meier. Even as a child, sad songs had a stronger effect on her than happy ones. \u201cUnder this name, I can indulge my love of melancholy and my tendency to over-dramatize. At the same time, there\u2019s always a touch of irony in it.\u201d This ambivalence also shapes the new single \u201cGhosting.\u201d Instead of straightforward stories, she\u2019s interested in \u201ccontradictions, friction, and unexpected twists.\u201d Her lyrics are more like \u201csnapshots from a whirlwind of thoughts\u201d than traditional narratives. <\/p>\n\n

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