Psyclo – The 18th Floor in Hell

By starrymag | November 12, 2020

By: Jamie Steinberg

 

 

Q) How would you describe your sound?

A) Psyclo

Q) Who are some of your musical influences?

A) Anime-Naruto, Black Butler

Q) Talk about the story behind your new song “The 18th Floor in Hell.”

A) What makes something dangerous is the fact that you think it’s safe. Being in a situation without knowing you are or you may be in danger is more dangerous than danger itself. Sometimes you see a sign and sometimes it’s in your head. You can’t tell which one is which until everything’s set in stone. This song is about this paranoia.

Q) What do you think it is about the song that fans connect to?

A) Everyone gets caught up in the head sometimes and the paranoia can save you but it’s what destroys you most of the time.

Q) How does the video for the track play into the message behind it?

A) The video’s like a daydream, like when I look in the mirror daydreaming about a hundred ways of dying, nothing is real. It’s just in my head.

Q) What was it like when you sang “The 18th Floor in Hell” for the first time?

A) Funny enough, I haven’t sung it from the beginning to the end once yet. I wrote, produced, rewrote and recorded this song pretty much simultaneously. When I finished mixing, I was sick of hearing it and I moved on.

Q) What did you personally take away from creating the song?

A) A lot of fun. I made the beginning part a while ago and didn’t continue. I have a shitty memory. I still remember the excitement when I went back to this song like I was listening to it for the first time.

Q) You’ve said music is a form of escapism for you. What does it help you escape?

A) I lose track of time when I make music. I love being busy, feeling useful. When I’m listening to music it feels like someone else is feeling my feelings for me, so I don’t have to bear it alone and I don’t have to feel what I feel anymore.

Q) What is your song writing process? Do you need music before you can create lyrics?

A) I usually write lyrics first but there are times I sing a melody first and just filling in the blank. But, no matter what, feelings always come first.

Q) How much of hand do you have in the production of your music?

A) I’m not a control freak, but I am when it comes to music. I used to work with producers/mixing engineers, watching them work on my tracks and bossing around. But I do pretty much everything by myself now. It saves my time and money.

Q) Will there be a full album or EP coming in the near future?

A) I don’t know. I used to plan on releases, but I learned that man plans, god laughs. So, now I go with what I feel like. I’m independent anyway.

Q) Who would you most like to collaborate with on a song in the future?

A) Lady Gaga

Q) What album/band are you currently listening to and why do you dig them? 

A) I don’t listen to an entire album; I have a playlist. The one I’ve been having on repeat is “Sucker for Pain.” I love Lil Wayne’s part in it.

Q) You are a part of social media. Why is that such an important way for you to connect with your fans?

A) The documentary The Social Dilemma made me reconsider the use of social media. I still post stuff, but it only works as my portfolio now – not for connecting with people anymore.

Q) What would you like to say to everyone who is a fan and supporter of you and your work?

A) You’re the creator of your own life, don’t let others or the world choose for you.

 

 

 

Listen to “The 18th Floor in Hell”