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● New Release/Indie Pop Rock / Singer-Songwriter/Switzerland

Sound of Sue

"Sometimes the most frightening things are the ones we cannot quite see."

Oct 30, 20264 min read
Sound of Sue

Sound of Sue · Switzerland

● Editor's Note

Sound of Sue writes from the unsettled side of a true-crime story: the neighbour who senses that something is wrong and is never believed. "The Harmless Guy Next Door" trades the details for the feeling, and it is built to sit inside a scene.

The idea for my next song: The Harmless Guy Next Door came to me while watching Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story on Netflix. What stayed with me was the disturbing thought of a neighbour sensing that something was terribly wrong, yet not being taken seriously. I started imagining what that experience might feel like, the growing unease, the sleepless nights, the self-doubt, and the fear of knowing something isn’t right while nobody seems to listen. I didn’t want to retell the true-crime story in detail. Instead, I wanted to capture the emotions and the atmosphere behind it. Sometimes, the most frightening things are the ones we can’t quite see or explain. As a songwriter and home producer, I love exploring how music and production can bring a story to life. I’m constantly learning, experimenting, and trying to get better at translating feelings into sound, creating the right mood, tension, and emotional impact through vocals, instruments, and production choices. I also write with sync in mind, imagining how a song might support a scene, deepen a character’s emotions, or build tension in a film or TV series. With this song, I wanted the music to do more than tell a story. I wanted the listener to feel that something isn’t right, even before they can put their finger on it. For me, that’s one of the most exciting things about making music: discovering how sound, lyrics, and emotion can work together to create something that stays with you.
● The Interview

What genre do you officially claim, and what genre do you secretly belong to?

Officially: Indie Pop. Secretly: a little bit of Indie Pop, Dream Pop, Indie Rock, and whatever makes me want to move, smile or feel something.

Is there a sound, instrument, or texture you keep returning to, one that shows up even when you don't plan it?

Definitely my guitars, both acoustic and electric. They somehow always find their way into my songs, even when I don't plan it. I also love singing harmonies and background vocals. There's something about layering voices that adds warmth, emotion and a little bit of magic to a song.

How do you know when a song is finished, and have you ever gone back and changed something you thought was done?

I know a song is finished when I really enjoy listening to it and it feels good to me. That feeling is probably my most important test. But yes, I've definitely gone back and changed things after getting professional feedback. I'm always open to learning and improving, and sometimes another perspective helps me hear things I didn't notice myself.

Was there a specific moment, song, or artist that made you think, "I need to make music"?

During my teenage years, music was a huge part of my life. I grew up with the music of the 70s and 80s, and those decades definitely shaped my musical taste and influenced me as a creator. I could name so many artists, but Fleetwood Mac would probably be my favourite.

What did your younger self think your music career would look like, versus what it actually looks like now?

My younger self would never have imagined that I would one day write my own songs. I never learned to play an instrument properly, just a few group guitar lessons where I learned some basic chords. So it's quite surprising to me that I'm creating and producing my own music today. I certainly didn't have a career plan back then, I just loved music. And somehow, many years later, here I am making my own.

What's the best advice you can give another artist hesitant on releasing their music for the first time?

Just do it! Don't wait for everything to be perfect. Release your music, learn from it, and enjoy the journey.

What does success look like to you, not in the industry's eyes, but in yours?

To me, success isn't about having millions of streams, playing huge stages or becoming famous. Success is being able to create music that I'm genuinely proud of, keep learning and improving, and know that my songs are reaching people and making them feel something. I'd also love to see my music find its way into films, TV or advertising and become part of someone else's story. That would be a huge success for me. But most of all, success means still loving what I'm doing and having the courage to follow my own path.

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