Kathel Perspective on Coffee Lover

I’m an indie/alternative artist blending melodic rap with late-night, emotional vibes. I create music that feels cinematic and reflective, inspired by real moments and experiences.

My background plays a big role in everything I make. I used to work as a barista, which gave me a lot of quiet, reflective time, and that energy carries into my music. I’ve always been drawn to indie rock and melodic rap, so this song naturally blends those influences.

One of my earliest memories is getting lost in music and feeling something I couldn’t explain at the time. That feeling stuck with me, and now I try to recreate that same emotion in my own songs.

I don’t think it was one moment — it built over time. The more I created, the more I realised music was the only thing I truly wanted to pursue seriously.

This release sits between indie rock, alternative pop, and melodic rap, with a focus on emotional and late-night vibes.

My sound has evolved from more experimental and trend-based ideas into something more focused and personal. I’m now blending indie and melodic rap in a way that feels more like my true identity.

I’d go on tour with Dominic Fike because I love how he blends indie energy with rap and melody in a way that feels effortless. I think that kind of mix sits closest to the world I’m building too.

Over the last few years, my sound has shifted from more experimental and trend-driven ideas into something more focused and personal. I’ve started leaning more into indie and alternative sounds, blending melodic rap with emotion and atmosphere. It now feels more like a clear identity rather than just different styles.

It feels like indie rock with a loose, melodic edge and a really human, emotional delivery. The songs sound easygoing on the surface, but there’s a lot of feeling underneath.

I make indie/alternative music with melodic rap elements, late-night atmosphere, and emotional honesty. It’s the kind of sound you can sink into and feel something from.

I’d choose John Mayor he was the full package: musical, visual, and completely unique. I’d love to see someone perform with that level of confidence and originality up close.

My favourite song is usually the one that feels the most honest in the moment. The ones that come from a real place always end up meaning the most to me.

Dominic Fike, Djo, and Ed Sheeran. Dominic Fike and Djo sit in that indie-alt space I love, and Ed Sheeran’s songwriting is just so solid and timeless.

Dominic Fike would be a dream collaboration for me. I feel like our styles could meet in a really natural way between indie, melody, and rap.

A beautiful outdoor show at sunset with a packed crowd, strong visuals, and a real emotional connection in the room. Somewhere open, cinematic, and unforgettable.

Probably somewhere random while scrolling late at night or in the middle of a day where I was not even looking for music. Those are often the moments when the best songs find you.

I want people to feel something real, whether that is nostalgia, release, comfort, or late-night emotion. I want the music to feel like a place they can go into.

Emotional, melodic, atmospheric.

Yes, definitely. Over time I’ve become more intentional, more focused on details, and more aware of how to turn ideas into songs that really connect.

Anytime someone tells me a song stuck with them or helped them feel understood, that stays with me. Those reactions mean more than numbers ever could.

Anytime someone tells me a song stuck with them or helped them feel understood, that stays with me. Those reactions mean more than numbers ever could.

Success to me is having the freedom to create on my own terms and live fully from my music. I measure it by connection, consistency, growth, and being able to build a real life around the art.

Yes — I want to build a life where I can fully live from music and have the freedom that comes with that. That is the main thing that keeps me going.

Yes — I want to build a life where I can fully live from music and have the freedom that comes with that. That is the main thing that keeps me going.

Consistency matters more than waiting for perfect conditions. The more you keep creating, the more clearly your own voice starts to emerge.

Dominic Fike, Djo, and Ed Sheeran. They each bring melody, personality, and emotional writing in different ways.

Music first, but also visuals and photography. I like anything that builds mood and tells a story without needing to over-explain itself.

I’d probably say something that feels cinematic and emotionally charged, like a piece that pulls you into its own world. I’m drawn to art that has atmosphere and depth.

It means noticing meaning in ordinary things and seeing emotion, beauty, and story everywhere. It’s about moving through life with curiosity and feeling.

At times, yes, because creating can be a very solitary process. I counteract it by staying connected to people, stepping away when needed, and making sure I live a life outside the music too.

My other interests keep me observant and inspired, and working as a barista gave me a quieter, reflective headspace. Even things like coffee, visuals, and atmosphere all shape how I build a song world.

My other interests keep me observant and inspired, and working as a barista gave me a quieter, reflective headspace. Even things like coffee, visuals, and atmosphere all shape how I build a song world.

I’ve worked as a barista. It gave me time to observe, think, and soak in little moments, which has definitely fed into my writing.

I’d make it less about gatekeeping and more about actual talent, connection, and originality. Too many good artists get overlooked because the system rewards noise over substance.

Probably any moment where I overthought a performance or second-guessed myself in front of people. That side of it is humbling, but it is part of the process.

Putting my music out publicly for the first time was probably the scariest part. You have to be willing to be seen before you know how people will react.

A song that reaches people deeply and lasts beyond the moment represents success to me. It is not just about hype, it is about impact and staying power.

A song that reaches people deeply and lasts beyond the moment represents success to me. It is not just about hype, it is about impact and staying power.

I think artists help people feel less alone. They turn emotions and experiences into something people can relate to, escape into, or understand more deeply.

By blending indie and melodic rap in a way that feels authentic, emotional, and modern. I want to make music that has identity, not just a sound.

The feeling of turning something real into a song keeps me going. Music gives me a way to make sense of my own life while creating something other people can connect with too.

This song was inspired by emotion, atmosphere, and a real moment I wanted to capture honestly. I wanted it to feel personal but still open enough for other people to find their own meaning in it.

I wanted to make something that felt simple, emotional, and memorable. The goal was to create a song that feels like a place you can sink into.

Dominic Fike influences me the most sonically because of the way he blends indie, melody, and rap so naturally. I like music that feels effortless but still has character.

My own life and experiences are the biggest influence outside of music. Real moments, reflections, and everyday details often end up shaping the songs most.

A lot of my songs come from quiet real-life moments, like being alone with my thoughts or noticing something small that hits deeper than expected. Those moments usually become the emotional core of a song.

Ed Sheeran influences me the most lyrically because of how direct and emotionally clear his writing is. I like lyrics that feel honest and easy to connect with.

Ed Sheeran influences me the most lyrically because of how direct and emotionally clear his writing is. I like lyrics that feel honest and easy to connect with.

A great song needs a strong emotion, a memorable hook, and a sound that feels true to the artist. If it feels honest and sticks with you, that usually means it works.

I usually bring in emotion, reflection, and a late-night kind of energy. My music tends to mix indie and alternative feeling with melodic rap and a personal point of view.

The hardest part is usually turning the first idea into something fully formed. Getting the emotion right without overthinking it is always the challenge.

Yes, I would. My music reflects how I think and feel, and it gives people a real sense of my personality and perspective.

I usually look back to real life, old ideas, and artists whose energy I connect with. Sometimes stepping away for a bit and coming back with fresh ears helps the most.

Nothing too extreme, but I do like a certain headspace when I write. A quiet moment, a good atmosphere, and no pressure usually help things flow better.

Usually the music comes first, or at least the mood does. Once the sound is there, the lyrics start to shape themselves around it.

I feel most inspired in late-night moments, when things are quiet and my mind starts drifting. That’s usually when the strongest ideas show up.

I’d choose the song that feels the most honest and timeless to me. The one that really captures who I am in that moment is usually the one I’d want remembered most.

I’ve written songs about tiny details that ended up carrying a much bigger feeling than I expected. Sometimes the most random thing can turn into the most relatable idea.

I’m usually drawn to emotion, relationships, identity, and late-night reflection. Those topics feel real to me, and they give me the most natural space to write honestly.

I’ve written songs about tiny details that ended up carrying a much bigger feeling than I expected. Sometimes the most random thing can turn into the most relatable idea.