With “Nobody’s Home” out now, we took some time to hear from franxie. Read below to learn more about franxie, the story behind “Nobody’s Home,” and what’s to come.
Hi Franxie! Let’s start with how did you get your artist name?
I wanted something new for this chapter. A name that felt soft and hard at the same time, and didn’t sit as pretty or sharp. I spent time mixing names and sounds, and Franxie stuck. Franxie came from wanting a name that felt like me without dragging my full history behind it.
What city are you from, and where are you based now?
I’m from Wollongong, south of Sydney, and I’m still based here.
At what point in your life did you decide to pursue a career in music? How did you get started?
Music has always been part of my life. I started singing young, grew up in choirs, eisteddfods, and competitions, and played my first gig at 14. I’ve been performing professionally for years, but this project started when I decided to separate myself and focus fully on my own writing and production.
How has your upbringing played a role in shaping who you are and defining your sound?
I had a rough upbringing and grew up fast. I learned to emotionally switch off and focus on getting through things, which made me resilient, resourceful, and empathetic, and that directly shapes how I write and perform. Music was supported in my family, but not really understood, so my understanding of music comes from my own experiences and the musicians that shaped me. I’m learning to trust myself and my own knowledge more now.
How would you describe your sound to readers who may not be familiar with you?
Indie folk singer-songwriter ballads. Hopefully this will broaden soon!
Do you have any hobbies outside of music? What do you do to stay creative?
I pick up a ridiculous amount of skills and tend to hyperfocus on learning rather than having set hobbies. I move through phases of things like design, animation, writing, craft, coding, or anything creative that grabs me that I want to figure out. I also struggle with slowing down, so lately staying creative has meant letting myself rest, read, or be bored without needing to produce something.
Who are some of your main musical influences?
Adele and Lewis Capaldi will always have my heart for their ballads. My comfort artists are Hayley Williams, Angus & Julia Stone and Mumford and Sons. Over the last few years, my influences have shifted more toward artists like Lola Young, Melanie Martinez, Phoebe Bridgers and Kimbra, especially for their honesty and individuality in songwriting.
What is your dream songwriting collaboration?
I would love to be in the room for a songwriting session with Finneas, Mark Ronson, Julia Michaels, and Hayley Williams, even just to observe. Watching how they work would be fascinating.
What’s one of the proudest moments of your music career so far?
Releasing my own music as Franxie. I’ve had proud moments over the years, including winning #1 Ballad in the 2016 Australian Songwriting Awards and being invited to multiple APRA Awards nights, but releasing independent work where I can say I recorded, produced, and mixed everything myself feels huge. After being shut down creatively for a long time, doing this on my own terms matters most.
What would you say are the greatest lessons that you’ve learned so far?
To trust myself.
Now onto your release, “Nobody’s Home.” What inspired this song? What is it about?
“Nobody’s Home” came from a period of depression and emotional shutdown. I felt unheard, constantly heavy, and disconnected from myself while still going through the motions. The song came out of that numbness and the feeling of being present physically but absent emotionally.
What was the inspiration behind the cover artwork for “Nobody’s Home?”
It came from my first solo photoshoot in over ten years, which felt like a big moment in itself. I wanted the artwork to feel dark and sparse, with a sense of absence that matched the song. It reflects the idea of a space that looks occupied but feels empty.
What was the creative process like when making “Nobody’s Home?”
The song itself came quickly, and there’s a short video online of me writing it that shows my process in real time. The production took much longer. I spent months recording, editing, fixing, and revisiting different mixes while teaching myself how to achieve the sound that I wanted, until I finally felt content and proud of what I’d made.
How long did it take to complete “Nobody’s Home?”
About three months to properly record and finish, but I’d been performing it live acoustically for just over two years.
What is your favorite lyric in “Nobody’s Home” and why?
“But the lights are on, blinds are drawn, nobody’s home.” It says everything without needing to explain anything.
What do you hope fans take away from “Nobody’s Home” and your music in general?
My music is personal, but I like leaving space for people to find their own meaning. I hope it feels like somewhere you can sit quietly and feel less alone.
What’s next for you? Are you working on any upcoming projects, or do you have any upcoming shows?
I’m revisiting older songs that I never got the chance to record, experimenting with production, and writing a lot. I’m aiming to finish an EP by July.
Where can we follow you on social media?
https://linktr.ee/franxiemusic
https://www.instagram.com/franxiemusic
Thank you for the great interview; wish you much continued success!
