SISSY MISFIT: The Rising Star from Istanbul’s Underground Scene

Explore the innovative sounds of SISSY MISFIT, an emerging artist blending electronic and pop in her latest album, CRAWLSKIN.

Introduction to SISSY MISFIT

SISSY MISFIT is not just your average Turkish producer, DJ, performer, and visual artist; she’s a force that’s leaving her mark on the music scene. Originally from Istanbul’s pulsating underground music environment, her unique sound—a vibrant cocktail of electronic, industrial, hardcore, and pop—has led her to London, where she’s been collaborating with notable names like Rick Owens and Dr. Martens.

Exploring the Sound of CRAWLSKIN

Her latest album, CRAWLSKIN, is an audacious blend of rolling basslines, pulsating synths, and industrial stabs that offers a haunting serenity amid the chaos. The album delivers a spectrum of vocal expressions, from soft whispers to fierce screams, showcasing her raw emotions. SISSY describes it as “vivid explosions of passion followed by lonely and silent moments of sorrow.”

“My music is mostly inspired by performance, video art, moments in life and movies. Shozin fukui, kubrick, lynch, billy wilder, jodorowsky inspire me a lot. I’m also deeply moved by toshio matsumoto and hiroshi teshihahara’s work. To me, Japanese cinema is the most beautiful thing to ever happen to art.” – SISSY MISFIT

Listen to CRAWLSKIN

In Conversation with SISSY MISFIT

Recently, SISSY MISFIT opened up about her new album, her musical identity, and her future plans. Here’s what she had to say:

1. The Inspiration Behind CRAWLSKIN

When asked about her new record, she shared, “Contextually, CRAWLSKIN is a moment of darker and deeper exploration of topics which were covered in my debut. It is a record I have been meaning to make for a while now. A lot of it is inspired by how my mind works on emotions. I have vivid explosions of passion followed by lonely and silent moments of sorrow. That’s why the album keeps jumping between hard dance and ambient textures. It’s architectural poetry; the garden of roses in the middle of skyscrapers.”

2. Defining Her Genre

With genres often feeling restrictive, SISSY struggles to label her music. “I don’t completely understand genres," she admits. "It has always been hard for me to define myself. I don’t think I will ever have a set genre. My albums will all sound in different soundscapes and emotions while sharing a creator which makes them unison in themes and attitude. Maybe I would say it is Spiky Leather Strobe Pop.”

3. New Sounds in CRAWLSKIN

SISSY has ventured further into ambient music with this album, revealing, “I produce ambient music a lot. I have almost up to 4 unreleased ambient albums/EPs on my hard drive. I’m not particularly producing to ever release them – they are for me at the moment.” She emphasizes that her love for singing remains strong, despite the challenges her voice has faced over the years. “There are also a lot of new vocal techniques in this one, which I love.”

4. Musical Identity

When invited to fill in the blanks, SISSY described her music as:

• The sound of flashing lights.
• The mood of orgasm.
• The color of metallic lavender.

5. Future Projects

Looking ahead, SISSY MISFIT is brimming with enthusiasm. “I will keep producing and releasing a lot of new stuff. I have such exciting new projects lined up already and you best believe I will out-insane myself in each one.”

Exclusive Premieres

Be sure to check out the exclusive video premiere of her single MACHINE BEAT HEART below, as well as her collaboration, KISSSS, with fellow London artist, Salvia.

Conclusion

SISSY MISFIT is truly a breath of fresh air in the music world, demonstrating the ability to blend various genres and emotions into a cohesive work of art. As she continues to evolve, there’s no telling how far she’ll go. What are your thoughts on her innovative sound?

FAQs:

• What inspired SISSY MISFIT's album CRAWLSKIN? The album is inspired by her emotional experiences, blending dark themes with ambient textures.
• How does SISSY define her music genre? She struggles with defining genres and prefers to describe her sound as “Spiky Leather Strobe Pop.”
• What new techniques has SISSY MISFIT explored in CRAWLSKIN? She has integrated ambient music and new vocal techniques into her work.
• What can we expect from SISSY in the future? SISSY has a variety of exciting projects lined up and plans to keep producing new music.
• Where can I listen to SISSY MISFIT’s music? Her music is available on platforms like Spotify and YouTube.

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