Alexy Trip
Alexy Trip blends darkwave atmospheres, synth-driven nostalgia, and deep introspection on SINS LIES AND DEVOTION. In this interview, he discusses the album’s inspirations, themes, influences, and artistic evolution.
1. SINS LIES AND DEVOTION blends Darkwave, Synthpop, New Wave, and Post-Punk influences into a cohesive sonic journey. What was the original vision behind the album, and how did you shape its dark retro-futuristic atmosphere?
When I started releasing singles in 2023, I still didn’t have a completely defined vision for where I wanted to take the project. I knew that at some point I wanted to create an album, and I had several demos and recordings that I had made over the years. I decided to revisit them, develop them further, and turn them into something bigger. Many of those songs eventually became part of SINS LIES AND DEVOTION.
Throughout the process, I allowed the ideas to evolve naturally. There was a pivotal moment in 2024 during a trip to Wrocław, Poland. I remember standing in front of Wrocław Cathedral and feeling that everything I had been working on was finally finding a clear identity. The architecture, the atmosphere, and the feeling of standing before a structure that had endured through centuries deeply inspired me.
From that moment on, both the visual and sonic concepts began to take shape. The dark, melancholic, and retro-futuristic aesthetic that defines the album emerged from a combination of personal introspection, nostalgia, and a fascination with the monumental and the transcendent.
2. The album relies heavily on analog synthesizers, melancholic melodies, and cinematic textures. What attracts you to these sounds, and how important was it for you to capture the spirit of the 1980s while still creating something contemporary?
What can I say? I love synthesizers.
Since childhood, I’ve been fascinated by certain sounds and melodies that made me feel something I couldn’t quite explain. Back then, I didn’t know where those sounds came from or how they were created. It wasn’t until my teenage years that I had my first real encounter with synthesizers and discovered an entirely new world to explore.
The 1980s have always been a huge source of inspiration for me. It’s a decade I never had the chance to experience firsthand, but I grew up surrounded by its music. I listened to artists like Depeche Mode, Erasure, Pet Shop Boys, and Kraftwerk, but I was also influenced by bands such as Emperor, Dimmu Borgir, and Tristania, whose ability to create dark and immersive atmospheres left a lasting impression on me.
I believe my sound is born from that combination. On one hand, there’s a deep admiration for the melodic and electronic sensibilities of the 1980s; on the other, there’s an attraction to the emotional intensity and atmospheric depth I found in darker genres. My goal has never been to recreate the past, but rather to capture its essence and reinterpret it through a contemporary perspective.
3. The title SINS LIES AND DEVOTION suggests a strong emotional and narrative connection between its themes. What personal experiences, observations, or ideas inspired these concepts, and how do they unfold throughout the record?
The title of the album refers to three deeply human aspects of our existence: our contradictions, the masks we wear to hide ourselves, and our need to devote ourselves to something greater than ourselves.
Throughout my life, I’ve carefully observed human relationships and the conflicts that emerge from them. Heartbreak, betrayal, obsession, deception, or even complete devotion to a person, an idea, or a belief can profoundly transform someone.
Although the album is rooted in personal experiences and reflections, it also explores these themes from a broader perspective. There is a psychological dimension to it, but also a historical and theological one. In many ways, SINS LIES AND DEVOTION is a reflection on how human beings confront guilt, truth, desire, and the search for meaning.
4. Two of the album’s standout tracks are “SINS” and “LIES.” Could you tell us more about the stories and emotions behind these songs, and what makes them representative of the album as a whole?
SINS is a song that I imagine as the opening of a dark ceremony. It’s like walking through the doors of a cathedral and witnessing a ritual where everyone wears masks while the scent of incense fills the air. At the center stands a person burdened by guilt, judged for thinking differently or for feeling something they believe is forbidden. The song explores the weight of our choices and the internal struggle between desire and judgment.
LIES, in contrast, represents awakening. It tells the story of someone beginning to see the truth behind a toxic relationship or situation. It captures the frustration of wanting to keep believing in someone who has already caused pain, while slowly watching that person fade away and become nothing more than a memory.
I believe these two songs embody the essence of the album because they contain many of its central themes: guilt, loss, truth, transformation, and melancholy. They also clearly reflect the sonic identity of the record through dark atmospheres, intense emotions, and a constant sense of mystery.
5. Your music has already found support from independent radio stations and curators across Germany, Poland, France, and Canada. How does it feel to see listeners from different countries connecting with your music, and have any reactions particularly surprised you?
It’s something that genuinely means a lot to me. When you work as an independent artist, you often spend countless hours, months, and even years creating music without knowing how far it will travel. That’s why discovering that people from different countries connect with the emotions, atmospheres, and stories I try to convey is such a special experience.
Beyond numbers or reach, what I truly value is the human connection that can emerge through a song. Knowing that someone in Germany, Poland, France, or Canada can find something of themselves within my music is one of the greatest rewards an artist can receive.
If there is one thing that has particularly surprised me, it has been the reception in Poland. The media, curators, and audiences there showed a genuine understanding of the aesthetic and artistic universe surrounding my project. I also have immense appreciation for Radio Kielce and for everyone who has supported me there.
Interestingly, Poland became an important part of the album’s visual identity as well. During my visit to Wrocław, I took the photograph of Wrocław Cathedral that later became the cover artwork for SINS LIES AND DEVOTION. In a way, that journey became part of the album just as much as the music itself.
I am deeply grateful to every media outlet, radio station, curator, and listener who has taken the time to discover my work. Their support means more to me than they probably realize.
6. Artists such as Depeche Mode, Boy Harsher, and New Order are often mentioned alongside your work. Which musicians have had the greatest impact on your artistic identity, and where do you see Alexy Trip’s sound evolving after SINS LIES AND DEVOTION?
Depeche Mode and Boy Harsher are probably the most obvious influences in my music. Both artists have had a significant impact on the way I understand sound, atmosphere, and artistic identity. I also deeply admire bands such as New Order, Kraftwerk, Erasure, and Pet Shop Boys, all of whom helped shape the electronic sensibilities that inspire me.
However, my influences don’t come exclusively from music. I often find inspiration in architecture, landscapes, cinema, and even certain scents or fleeting sensations. Many times, an idea begins with an image, a place, or an emotion long before it becomes a musical concept.
I feel like I belong to two worlds at once. On one side, there is a strong connection to the aesthetics, sensibilities, and artistic values of past decades. On the other, I live in the present and remain curious about exploring new creative possibilities. That tension between nostalgia and modernity is an essential part of my artistic identity.
After SINS LIES AND DEVOTION, my goal is to continue refining a sound that feels even more mature and personal. I want to explore deeper textures, richer atmospheres, and greater emotional depth while preserving what I consider most important: the human element behind artistic creation. I’m interested in evolving, but without losing the honesty, emotion, and sense of purpose that gave birth to this project.