Charmelyx is an independent art pop artist combining ethereal vocals with futuristic electronic production. Alongside music, she creates original 3D cover artwork and builds the visual world of her releases. “Edenism” introduces her sound and artistic direction.
With her debut single, “Edenism,” out now, we took some time to hear from Charmelyx. Read below to learn more about Charmelyx, the story behind “Edenism,” and what’s to come.
Hi Charmelyx! Let’s start with how did you choose your artist name?
Hi! It was actually not an easy process. I wanted the name to sound feminine, ethereal, and a little synthetic at the same time. I was looking for something soft, but also slightly unreal — something that could fit the visual and sonic world I wanted to build. I wrote down a lot of possible names and Charmelyx was the one that felt the closest to that world.
What city are you from, and where are you based now?
I’m from small town in Belarus. Now, I’m based in Wroclaw, Poland.
At what point in your life did you decide to pursue a career in music? How did you get started?
It started quite simply. As a child, I was really drawn to the piano. Not even in a very serious way at first, but because of the keys and the feeling of playing. Later, I started coming up with melodies that I liked, then I began writing lyrics. After that, I recorded my first track, then another one. For a long time, I didn’t treat those early songs as something serious. It felt more like practice. Now, after a lot of time and experiments, I finally feel like I’m getting closer to the sound I actually want. Working with Evisaveme, who is both an artist and producer, has also been a big part of that process. He helps me shape the tracks and bring the ideas closer to the world that I have in my head.
How would you describe your sound?
I think my music could connect with listeners who like artists such as Grimes, FKA twigs, Björk, and other female artists with electronic, unusual and atmospheric sounds. There is usually an airy female vocal, electronic textures, a slightly dystopian mood, and a mix of softness and intensity. I like when music feels emotional, but also a little futuristic or otherworldly.
Do you have any hobbies outside of music? What do you do to stay creative?
Yes, I do a lot of 3D work. I love experimenting with Unreal Engine, Blender, and other visual tools. I also create 3d pieces and print some of them on my own 3D printer. I have a separate Instagram account @charmelyx_art, where I share some of these works. Sometimes the 3D creatures and visual worlds that I create inspire the mood of a track. I’m not sure if I can call my addiction to computer games a hobby, but games inspire me a lot too. Recently the NieRseries, Cyberpunk 2077 and Death Stranding 2 gave me a lot creatively and inspired to keep going.
If you could imagine your music in another medium, where would you love to hear it?
I would really love to hear my tracks in a game one day. It would be very meaningful to become part of that kind of art. I like the idea that a track can live not only as a song, but also as part of a scene, a world, a character, or a specific emotional moment.
Who are some of your main musical influences?
I think everything I’ve listened to since my childhood has shaped my taste in some way. But some of the artists and projects that I clearly remember influencing me are Radiohead, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Grimes, FKA twigs, Björk, Keiichi Okabe, some tracks by The Voidz, and Bring Me The Horizon’s Music to Listen To…
I’m also very inspired by video game soundtracks. Especially from games like Drakengard 3, NieR series, Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher series, Dishonored, Death Stranding, Stardew Valley, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines, Tainted Grail, and others.
For me, the most powerful way to experience a soundtrack is inside the game itself, not separately. Music can make certain moments, visuals, and gameplay feel much stronger. Even after playing Cyberpunk 2077 or The Witcher 3 several times, I can hear a soundtrack and instantly remember the atmosphere, the characters and the feeling of wanting to return to that world.
I think many people underestimate how important music is in games. Maybe that’s also why I like creating visuals for my own tracks — because the image can strengthen the music, and the music can make the visual world feel more alive.
What’s one of the proudest moments of your music career so far?
I’m still at the stage where a lot is being built from scratch, so I don’t think I have one huge career highlight yet. But, I’m probably a little proud that “Cats Heart Savers,” a track I made with Evisaveme, was noticed by Grimeson X. It also meant a lot that other people connected with the song, and some listeners said it helped them process the loss of a beloved pet. That kind of reaction feels very special, because it shows that music can quietly support someone in a difficult moment.
What would you say are the greatest lessons that you’ve learned so far?
One of the biggest lessons is that being an independent artist is not only about making music. You can make a song, spend a lot of time, money, and energy on it, and still almost nobody will hear it if there is no proper marketing or promotion behind it. Without a promotion person, it can be extremely difficult. It can be frustrating because you may start thinking that maybe you shouldn’t release anything anymore. But, I think it’s important to understand that silence from the audience doesn’t always mean the work is bad. Sometimes, it just means people haven’t found it yet.
Now onto your release, “Edenism.” What inspired this song?
At first, we were thinking about creating a track that would fit my night mood — something like a short night drive a little melancholic, but also slightly inspiring. At the same time, I already had a 3D image of an angel, and that visual became a big part of the inspiration. It influenced not only the song, but also the video and the whole atmosphere around “Edenism.”
What was the inspiration behind the cover artwork for “Edenism?”
The idea came during the process of working on the artwork. I already had the image of the angel and a rough idea for the music video, so the cover started to grow from that world. A lot of it was trial and error. I had an image in my head, and I kept changing things until I got something that felt right enough.
Of course, it’s always hard to stop, because you always want to make it better. But at some point, I decided that it was better to release the song with the result I had than to keep improving it forever and never release it at all.
What was the creative process like when making “Edenism?”
The process started from a mood and a visual image rather than from a very strict musical plan. There was this feeling of a night journey, mixed with the image of an artificial angel and a kind of synthetic paradise.
From there, the sound, lyrics, visuals, and cover slowly started connecting to the same world. I like when the music and visuals grow together, because for me they are not really separate things. The visual side often helps me understand what the track should feel like emotionally.
How long did it take to complete “Edenism?”
Everything took around 3 months. I have other tracks that are still waiting to be finished, but “Edenism” came together much faster than most of them.
How did the music video for “Edenism” come about? What was your vision for the video?
As I mentioned, I originally had this 3D angel character ready. At first, I wanted the video to be fully digital and 3D, with a more dystopian atmosphere and muted colors, without real-life filming, because filming is very expensive in terms of both time and money.
But later, I felt that I wanted to add something real to it too.
The preparation took several weeks. I created all the accessories and the sword myself specifically for the video, based on the angel design from the cover.
On the shooting day, we didn’t manage to shoot everything we wanted because at some point the whole process became chaotic that us normal I guess. In the end, I worked with what we had. Because of the real footage, I also changed the visual direction a little. It became less muted and more colorful than I first imagined.
What do you hope fans take away from “Edenism” and your music in general?
I hope it can make their life feel a little more beautiful, even for a moment. With “Edenism,” there is also this idea that not everything promising endless bliss is actually good for the soul. If, of course, you believe in the concept of a soul. Sometimes paradise can also become a trap.
At certain moments, when I experience something created by another person – a song, a game, a painting, or any kind of visual world – it reminds me that people are still capable of creating things that are beautiful, fragile, and meaningful. That feeling inspires me a lot, and I hope my own music and visuals can give someone even a small part of that feeling.
What’s next for you? Are you working on any upcoming projects, or do you have any upcoming shows that we should be on the lookout for?
Yes, we’re working on new tracks, and there are also older songs that still need to be finished. I’m also preparing music videos for upcoming releases. I don’t have any show dates to announce right now, but there is new music and more visual work coming.
Where can we follow you on social media?
You can find me here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charmelyx
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Ue2rcRTJz2gROLjR5ujPx
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXbUV-26IfkdbpwkoqcLRmg
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcharmelyx
Bandcamp: https://charmelyx.bandcamp.com/track/edenism
Telegram: https://t.me/imdmousy
Thank you for the great interview; wish you much continued success!
