Modernized alternative rock artist FAE FATALE says much about her latest releases, number of singles, music videos, with much more in-store! You can find her on all social media formats, stream her music online, and expect the unexpected with new material, merch line, and hopefully someday shows!
1. What can be said about your history and experience as an artist?
I’ve been an artist my whole life. Since the time I could phonate I have been singing. I was always coming up with songs and singing them to my family and friends as a kid. My whole life I’ve been into various mediums of the arts as well. I love fashion, cinema, and photography. I consider myself to be an all around artist and I live a fully creative life. I’ve always been more than just a singer-songwriter; I’m also a director, a designer, a stylist, a producer, and writer. I stay open to new experiences and that’s usually how I discover a new artistic medium to explore. I love the creative process of bringing an idea to life and I’m constantly discovering new hats I love to wear throughout each project.
2. What’s the origin of your name Fae Fatale?
I was inspired to use Fatale after reading the ballad, La Belle Dame Sans Merci, which in english is, “The Beautiful Lady Without Mercy.” It’s a Femme Fatale about a woman who essentially attracts men into the woods, seduces them with her love, and then tortures and kills them. It was very instrumental in inspiring my name because the woman is considered to be “faery like” and “otherworldly.” I felt this poem aligned well with the world I’m building since I lean heavily into my love for cinematic horror, writing about darker themes, and feel each of my songs are their own twisted dark fairytales. Fae came from my middle name, which I dropped the consonants out of. I had the name Fae planned out for years and was looking for the perfect secondary name to go with it; so when I discovered La Belle Dame Sans Merci, Fae Fatale felt so aligned for my name.
3. Where are you based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local artists or bands you could recommend?
I’m based out of Los Angeles where the music scene is thriving! There’s a live show pretty much every single night with awesome new talent. There’s no shortage of incredible talent here. Some local bands I’m loving right now who have killer stage presence are Bruvvy, Jackie Blames Herself, and Billy and the Kidz.
4. How would you describe your style? (Are they asking about your style of music?)
I never want to put myself in a box because I’m constantly evolving as an artist. Right now my style is a blend of nu-metal, industrial, punk, and alternative rock. My last release, “Raw Meat” is a visceral, heavy-hitting modern metal track blending industrial production with distorted nu-metal. From the eerie, childlike hook—accompanied by a creepy music box—to the aggressively shouted chorus driven by 90’s-inspired riffs, it ebbs and flows between hauntingly melodic and brutally intense.
5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?
I have three singles out now and two music videos. Lobotomy was my debut single, followed by Know You Best, and then my most recent release, Raw Meat. Each song is sonically distinct, yet they all share a common theme. I envision my songs as dark fairy tales that take the listener on an auditory journey.
Expect the unexpected. I come from a vastly diverse musical background. I grew up in a musical household—my dad was a jazz fusion artist who loved psychedelic rock, blues, and classical music, among many other genres. My older brother was into metal and punk when I was growing up. He was actually the one who introduced me to my first-ever metal song: Number of the Beast by Iron Maiden. That moment opened up a whole new world of music for me.
I write whatever comes to me in the moment, and often, those melodies and lyrics are unconventional. I get lyric and melody ideas from sudden sparks of inspiration throughout my day, letting them burn like wildfire. I flesh out the lyrics and melodies for the entire song before bringing it to my producer. From there, we collaborate; letting our creative influences and diverse backgrounds collide until we feel it's ready to share with the world.
I believe each of my songs are unique from one another. They highlight different emotions, experiences, and stories I want to share. I love that I can just write a new character and bring to life an entire new world with each song.
6. Do you have any new music in the works?
I do! I have a ton of songs we are working on now to record and produce to release throughout the rest of this year!
7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?
Nothing planned at the moment. I’m primarily focusing on getting my new music ready to be released and creating visual projects to go out with the songs. You can follow me on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Spotify @faefatalemusic to ensure you don’t miss any new releases!
8. What do you have planned for the rest of this year?
As of right now, my plan is to finish recording my unreleased music with my producer, get those songs released, bring to life new music videos and visuals, collaborate with some other musicians on new music, launch my merch line, and take whatever opportunities come my way that I align with.
9. Where can we listen to your music and where can we buy your stuff?
My music can be streamed on all major platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Soundcloud, YouTube, and a ton of other streaming platforms. Once my first merch collection is ready, which will be very soon, I will announce it on all my social media pages. It will be available to purchase on FaeFatale.com.
10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?
Music is such a personal experience to the listener. I never want to impose my own ideas of how the listeners should interpret it because then it holds the possibility of changing their experience. My songs are deeply personal and once I release them to the world they are no longer just mine; but for others to make their own.
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