Introducing Thorgan, the talented and enigmatic underground musical artist who has recently released his latest music project, Beauty Of Chaos. Following the success of his debut album, TENEBRIS, which garnered over 3 million total streams, Thorgan has been steadily building a devoted following with his unique blend of Alternative R&B, rock, and electronic music.
Beauty Of Chaos is the first part of Thorgan's second studio album, which is set to be unveiled in four different chapters throughout 2023. The album showcases Thorgan's maturation as an artist, with a dark and melancholic collection of songs that break the barriers of traditional music. With its non-traditional sounds and eclectic mix of genres, the album creates a sonically unique and compelling experience for listeners.
Thorgan's music is characterized by his honest and introspective lyrics, which explore themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. His poetic and evocative words are brought to life by his soulful and haunting vocals, which have drawn comparisons to the likes of Frank Ocean and James Blake.
As Thorgan continues to release new music throughout 2023, he is sure to captivate even more fans and leave an indelible mark on the music world. With Beauty Of Chaos, Thorgan has once again proven himself to be a visionary and boundary-pushing artist, and his future releases are eagerly anticipated by fans and critics alike.
Thorgan welcome to Nefarious Supply! To get this interview started tell us about yourself who is Thorgan?
Hey! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to express myself! I am an upcoming Dark Alternative R&B/Pop artist, producer and songwriter currently living in south of France. I would describe my style as Dark, Romantic and Melancholic.
Can you tell us about any particular artists or musicians who have influenced your music and style?
It all started around 2016, when I discovered the new wave of dark R&B that emerged from Toronto, artists like The Weeknd, J Soul, and Partynextdoor created music I could finally resonate with on a new level, something I had never heard before.
How do you see yourself fitting into the current music landscape, and what do you hope to bring to the industry?
I feel like I am bringing something new to the table, doing things In a different way, and I’m not afraid to do so. I hope I can create a new movement in this industry and show that creativity and imagination has no limits once you break the barriers.
Your debut album, TENEBRIS, accumulated over 3 million total streams. How did you approach creating your second album, Beauty of Chaos, after experiencing this level of success?
Tenebris was a definitely a crazy journey… it was my first attempt at creating a story that reflected what was going through my mind at the time, I could finally transform my thoughts and emotions into sound, while taking into consideration what the world was going through. Before starting Beauty of Chaos, I needed some time to experience more life, work with new people, and grown as an artist, and after creating over two thousand demo’s in the last year and a half, working with new people who share my vision while maintaining their own set of skills, I think I’m at a point where I can finally translate my vision into the music exactly as it flows through my head.
The album features a range of genres, including Alternative R&B, rock, and electronic music. Can you tell us about how you went about blending these genres together to create the unique sound of Beauty of Chaos?
In my opinion, a lot of artists restrain themselves to a single genre, and that is the way the industry is set up… I listen to a huge variety of music anywhere from Neo Soul to classical and I always wonder why more of these sounds aren’t blended together, because when they do, it creates something new and beautiful for Innocence for example, we decided to blend Hard Metal sonorities with R&B, once you stop limiting yourself to a traditional sound, you can do a lot more, I want people to remember the song, not the genre.
The album is being released in four different chapters throughout 2023. Can you tell us about the decision to release the album in this way, and how each chapter will differ from the last?
After Tenebris, a lot of songs got left in the dark, songs that meant a lot to me. For beauty of Chaos I want every track to sink in, and give the listener the time to process each part. Every Chapter will have its own role in creating the full story, with different moods, sounds and emotions.
The album has a very introspective and personal feel to it. Can you tell us about the emotions and experiences that inspired the songs on the album?
Of course this album is from the deepest parts of my soul, but it isn’t only about me. It’s about what all of us go through, the hardships the heartbreak, and when everything is dark, there is always a way to find the beauty in it.
This album features a guest appearance from Jordyne. Can you tell us about how you collaborated with them, and how their contributions shaped the final product? In addition, who was on the production team for the project.
I have always admired Jordyne for his artistry and unique sound, I always wanted us to collaborate but, it was never the right song, however when innocence was created Jordyne seemed like the perfect fit, his verse was exactly what the song was missing. I think we were both a little taken out of our comfort zones with the fast bpm and rock feel but to me , in order to innovate you can never be too comfortable. I teamed up with metal producer Abare for this song and we decided to incorporate a lot of live instruments, something I had never done before,. We really wanted to take things to the next level.
The album features a lot of non-traditional sounds and instruments. Can you tell us about the process of incorporating these elements into your music, and how you ensure that they work together to create a cohesive album?
To me, it’s all about finding the perfect balance, I wanted every song to be unique and have its own identity. Abare And I would spend nights on zoom calls trying to find ideas, and to create something different. We really wanted to break the barrier of R&B and incorporate risky sounds, I don’t want to create the same song over and over again, and the traditional sound of alternative R&B no longer resonated with me, we really wanted to spice things up. When I listen to an album I want to be taken places, and be able to listen to different types of music from the same artist. I feel like a complete album has to have songs that match every mood and has to be a rollercoaster. To constantly keep the listener absorbed.
The album has a very cinematic feel to it. Can you tell us about any particular films or visual mediums that influenced the sound of the album?
When I create, I always need visual stimulation, why limit yourself to your ears when your eyes have so much to offer ? I would say my best songs have always been created after watching a movie that really moved me, I created Die For you after watching Shindler’s list. I like the epic side of things, and that’s exactly what film score music does to me. That’s the sound that makes me feel like a movie character.
You've described the album as a dark and melancholic collection of songs. Can you tell us about the process of creating a mood and atmosphere in your music, and how you achieve this with your lyrics, vocals, and instrumentation?
I think that no matter the beat, or vibes the songs give out, there has to be hidden layers and a common thread. To me creating darkness comes naturally, when I get on the keyboard that’s just what flows. If the beat sounds joyful I want the lyrics to have the saddest hidden meaning.
Can you tell us about a specific moment or experience that inspired one of the songs on the album, and how you transformed that into a musical composition?
It’s difficult to state one specific moment. For me, a song is usually born as a result of many accumulating experiences, leading up to me being in a certain zone or mindset. I would say the transformation comes naturally, if I have lived through a series of certain events recently, that’s what’s going to translate into the track.
The album is part of your overall artistic vision. Can you tell us about the vision you have for your music, and how Beauty of Chaos fits into that?
An overall artistic vision is difficult to pinpoint, as an artist I feel like I’m always growing, and the overall vision is in a constant evolution. But, I would say my work is about exploring emotions and sense of being & the dark that lies within.
You've built a dedicated fanbase over the past few years. How do you balance creating music that resonates with your fans while also pushing yourself artistically?
The fans are what keep me going, they motivate me to always be better and to push myself further, and to always bring something new to the table. I think creating music that really resonates with myself, always has the potential to resonate just as much with others.
The album features a range of vocal styles and techniques. How do you approach incorporating these different vocal elements into your songs, and how do you decide which techniques to use for each song?
I started off in a boy choir so originally I am classically trained, in my younger teen years I then joined a rock band as the lead singer, I now incorporate the different techniques and melodies I learned through my lifetime experiences, every song needs it’s own identity, and it gives me much more freedom melody wise and with the vocal range. Which lets me adapt the voice to any Instrumental.
Lastly, what do you hope listeners take away from Beauty of Chaos, and how do you hope your music impacts your audience?
I hope the listeners can take my message and can resonate with the songs in they’r own way. No matter what each individual is going through I hope that they can find the beauty amidst all the chaos because it’s always there, you just need to search for it and find it in your own way. Create your own vision, and be your own character in my story, and in your own story.
This article was written with the assistance of ChatGPT, a large language model developed by OpenAI.