Hi everyone, it’s your host Faithfulness, and today I have with me Mesmonized from North West England, United Kingdom. Mesmonized is here to share more light about his musical journey, while introducing his latest EP, “In the Room,” a deeply reflective and sonically immersive project that serves as a powerful preview of what’s still to come. The EP was recorded in the same studio that shaped his earlier works, allowing continuity in atmosphere while expanding his sonic depth through detailed double-tracking techniques that build a rich ambient texture across every track.
Welcome Mesmonized. Before we begin the conversation, here is what you need to know about this boundary-pushing artist. Mesmonized is a songwriter and solo producer from North West England who blends emotive storytelling with genre-fluid production, drawing inspiration from legendary voices like Peter Gabriel and Roger Waters. His music exists in a space where vulnerability meets bold truth-telling, refusing to sit neatly within one genre or expectation. Influenced also by the raw energy of Nirvana and the atmospheric textures of Warpaint, Mesmonized crafts soundscapes that feel both intimate and expansive, pulling listeners into a world where personal reflection and global awareness coexist.
“In the Room” represents a defining moment in his creative evolution, addressing what he describes as the “metaphorical elephants” that shape modern existence. From daily personal struggles to significant global events, the EP transforms heavy subject matter into human-centered storytelling that speaks directly to the heart. With a full album anticipated for autumn 2026, this project acts as a bridge between where Mesmonized has been and where he is heading, promising future explorations of love, heartbreak, joy, and emotional complexity across multiple genres. So as we step into this conversation, the question remains: what happens when an artist chooses to confront everything left unsaid, and turns it into sound?
Having this brief Introduction, I’m sure new and current fans must be excited about our Interview today.
INTERVIEW
Faithfulness: Mesmonized, your music seems driven by a desire to tell difficult truths while remaining deeply human. Looking back on your journey so far, what first inspired you to use songwriting as a way of making sense of the world around you?
Mesmonized: Songwriting has served different purposes for me at different stages of my life. Sometimes it has been an escape, sometimes a form of self-reflection, and other times a way of processing the world around me. I’ve always been fascinated by how music can capture a moment in time and preserve the emotions attached to it. The challenge of taking an experience, whether personal or collective, and transforming it into something people can connect with is what continues to inspire me.
Faithfulness: Growing up in North West England, what aspects of your environment, experiences, or local culture have had the biggest influence on your creative identity?
Mesmonized: Growing up in North West England exposed me to a lot of different perspectives, but unfortunately it also exposed me to racism from an early age. Those experiences stay with you. They shape how you see the world and how you respond to it. I’ve always believed that if we witness injustice and stay silent, we become part of the problem. As an artist, I feel a responsibility to challenge division where I see it and to encourage conversation rather than complacency. Some of those themes will definitely find their way onto the new album.
Faithfulness: Your influences range from the raw emotional honesty of Nirvana to the atmospheric creativity of Warpaint, alongside the storytelling brilliance of Peter Gabriel and Roger Waters. How have those artists shaped the way you approach music today?
Mesmonized: Those are artists I have enormous respect for. What I admire most about them isn’t necessarily their sound but their willingness to be completely themselves. They never seemed concerned with fitting into expectations. When I’m writing, I’m not consciously trying to emulate any of them, but afterwards I can sometimes hear traces of those influences. Ultimately, though, my goal is to create something that feels unmistakably like Mesmonized.
Faithfulness: Your work often refuses to fit neatly into a single genre. Was stepping outside traditional musical boundaries a conscious decision from the beginning, or did it develop naturally over time?
Mesmonized: It developed naturally. I never sat down and decided I wanted to blend genres or challenge conventions. What I did know was that I didn’t want limitations. If a song needs a particular sound or atmosphere, I want to be free to explore it without worrying whether it fits a category. That freedom has become an important part of my creative process.
Faithfulness: Emotional authenticity seems to sit at the heart of everything you create. What have you learned about yourself as both an artist and a person through the songs you’ve written over the years?
Mesmonized: I’ve learned that growth often requires you to revisit places you’d rather leave behind. Writing honestly means confronting emotions and experiences that can still be uncomfortable. Over time I’ve become a better songwriter, but I’ve also become more resilient as a person. The process has taught me that vulnerability isn’t weakness. In many ways, it’s where real strength comes from.
Faithfulness: “In the Room” arrives on June 8th, 2026, as a preview of your upcoming album. At what point did you realise these songs belonged together as an EP rather than simply individual releases?
Mesmonized: There were quite a few songs competing for a place, but these particular tracks seemed to be having the same conversation. Songs like Prisoner 804 and New World reflect issues that I feel are impossible to ignore right now. Once I recognised that shared thread running through them, it became obvious they belonged together as a body of work rather than separate releases.
Faithfulness: The title “In the Room” carries a powerful metaphorical meaning, referring to the pressing issues that demand attention. Can you take us deeper into how that concept became the foundation of the entire project?
Mesmonized: The concept emerged from watching world events unfold and paying attention to how those events were being presented and discussed. The title refers to the uncomfortable conversations people often avoid. If you look closely at the artwork, you’ll see a visual representation of that idea. For me, “In the Room” is about confronting subjects that many would rather leave unspoken and asking why that silence exists in the first place.
Faithfulness: Throughout the EP, you address both personal struggles and major world events. How did you balance tackling such weighty subjects while still ensuring the songs remained relatable and emotionally accessible?
Mesmonized: That’s probably been one of the biggest creative challenges. It’s easy for heavy themes to overwhelm a song if you’re not careful. I wanted these tracks to carry emotional weight, but I also wanted listeners to find something human within them. Whether that’s through a melody, a lyric, or simply a sense of hope, I think it’s important to leave people with something to hold onto rather than simply presenting darkness.
Faithfulness: You’ve spoken about wanting to humanise stories surrounding issues such as the ongoing situation in Palestine and the incarceration of Imran Khan. Why was it important for you to approach these topics through a deeply personal lens?
Mesmonized: Because behind every headline are real people. It’s easy to discuss events in abstract terms, but the human impact is what matters most. I’ve always felt strongly about standing up against injustice wherever I see it. Writing from a personal perspective allows me to connect with those issues emotionally rather than simply commenting on them from a distance.
Faithfulness: Peter Gabriel and Roger Waters inspired parts of this release through their fearless storytelling. Were there specific lessons from their work that guided your writing process on “In the Room”?
Mesmonized: If I learned anything from artists like Peter Gabriel and Roger Waters, it’s the importance of conviction. They weren’t afraid to explore difficult subjects or challenge their audiences. That doesn’t mean trying to imitate them. It means trusting your own voice and having the courage to say what you genuinely believe.
Faithfulness: Some songs were carefully refined while others emerged spontaneously in the moment. How did those two very different creative approaches shape the overall character of the EP?
Mesmonized: I’ve come to trust the process, whatever form it takes. Some songs demand patience and refinement, while others arrive almost fully formed. What matters isn’t how they were created but whether they ultimately communicate what they need to communicate. The EP benefits from both approaches because it gives the songs different energies and perspectives.
Faithfulness: The recording process featured extensive double-tracking, creating a rich ambient atmosphere across the project. What did that technique allow you to express sonically that a more traditional approach might not have achieved?
Mesmonized: Double-tracking creates space. It adds texture and depth in a way that feels almost emotional rather than technical. It’s a technique that’s been around for decades, but I still find something incredibly comforting and effective about it. It allowed these songs to breathe and helped create the atmosphere I was looking for.
Faithfulness: You’ve described this EP as a taste of what’s to come before the full album arrives in autumn 2026. What aspects of your artistic vision do you feel “In the Room” introduces to listeners for the very first time?
Mesmonized: I think it introduces the idea that strength and vulnerability can coexist. Those qualities are often presented as opposites, but I don’t see them that way. This EP embraces both, and that balance is something that will continue throughout my future work.
Faithfulness: Looking ahead to the upcoming album, which will explore themes of love, heartbreak, ecstasy, and happiness, how do you see that project building upon the emotional and creative groundwork established by “In the Room”?
Mesmonized: The new album expands the emotional landscape considerably. Some songs could easily have appeared on this EP, but they belonged to a different conversation. While “In the Room” focuses on certain social and personal themes, the album explores a much broader range of emotions. My challenge is still the same though: finding balance between light and shade, between reflection and celebration.
Faithfulness: Finally, for listeners who may be discovering your music through this EP, what do you hope they carry with them after spending time inside the world of “In the Room”?
Mesmonized: I hope they leave with a sense of hope, courage and curiosity. I hope the music encourages people to engage with difficult conversations rather than avoid them, but above all I hope they connect with the songs on a human level. If they finish the EP feeling something and wanting to hear more, then I’ve done my job.
CHECK OUT THE RELEASE OF ‘In the Room’
HAVING LISTENED TO ‘In the Room’, HERE ARE MY HONEST THOUGHTS
“In the Room” EP is built on expansive, atmospheric production that prioritises texture, space, and emotional weight over traditional song structure. Across its soundscape, layered synths, double-tracked vocals, and ambient reverb form a dense yet airy sonic environment where every element feels deliberately placed. The production leans heavily into contrast, shifting between stripped-back passages and swelling, immersive peaks that heighten emotional impact without overcrowding the mix. Rhythmic elements remain restrained and steady, often acting as subtle anchors beneath evolving harmonic layers rather than driving force. The vocal approach is intimate and immediate, frequently positioned close in the mix to enhance vulnerability and presence. This creates a direct emotional connection that sits within the surrounding atmospheric depth rather than above it. Sonic repetition and gradual build-ups are used as compositional tools, allowing tension to accumulate naturally. Throughout the EP, minimalism and layering coexist, producing a reflective, immersive listening experience where mood and texture define the musical identity more than conventional melodic emphasis.
~ Faithfulness (Dulaxi Team)
Finally, to our audience, I urge you to listen to “In the Room”, add it to your playlist and be inspired by it and on behalf of Dulaxi, I would like to appreciate you all by saying thank you everyone. See you at our next interview.
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