“As a girl from a small town who moved to Warsaw, I didn’t know my worth. It felt like I hadn’t contributed anything to this world. After all, the people here are excellent. Fortunately, I realized the truth is different. I came to know myself, this industry, and the mechanisms that govern it. More importantly, I understood that the people in this world aren’t acting to my detriment. We are all valuable. We want to be here together. We create together.”
This reflection, which Faustyna Maciejczuk voiced in a previous interview, beautifully captures her journey of self-discovery, both as an artist and as a person. Her soft-spoken strength and introspection run like a quiet current beneath her unique sound — a sound that feels lightweight yet profound, as if braided with strands of simplicity and complexity all at once. Her music dances between the lines of genre, existing in its own world where lightness, emotion, and a deep sense of self flow together seamlessly.
Faustyna’s creative process is like painting with emotion, seeing the world through her own vibrant lens, and then translating those visions into songs that are full of nuance and wonder. She is an artist who finds beauty in the everyday and brings it to life with a delicate touch, inviting listeners to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with their inner selves.
This conversation, captured by Miron Chomacki, who also photographed Faustyna for this piece, delves into her reflections on growth, self-worth, and the challenges she has faced in her musical journey.
Faustyna, what event or experience inspired you to start your music career?
Since I was little, I have been connected to music. I attended a music school and played the violin. One day, I came across a recording on YouTube of Alice Phoebe Lou, who sang and played guitar in one of the parks in Berlin. She seemed carefree and liberated, sharing her music with passersby effortlessly — that’s when I decided it was beautiful, and I headed out to the streets of Warsaw. I thought – let’s find myself in it and I found there my inner child. Then without planning a career, step by step, probably driven by passion, I built something that can now be called a career.
Tell us about your process of creating music. Where do you draw inspiration for your lyrics?
I see things. I observe my surroundings closely, and it seems I color them with my mind — my own spices of perception. Later, in moments of silence, my voice feels so strong that it wants to escape, so I tell stories.
Is there a personal theme or story that you particularly want to convey through your songs?
I often delve into the theme of being here and now, to appreciate things and take a moment to slow down. I share messages about accepting oneself and nurturing the inner child, as well as a few strangely themed stories that may touch upon what we experience in our daily lives in an allegorical way.
“I observe my surroundings closely, and it seems I color them with my mind — my own spices of perception.”
Which artists have had the biggest impact on your approach to music and why?
There isn’t one artist who pointed the way for me. Depending on the period of my life… I have certainly listened to a lot of music from artists like The Blaze, Kraftwerk, Crystal Castles, Alice Phoebe Lou, Missy Elliott, Metronomy, L’lmpératrice, Polo & Pan, The Beatles, Jock Strap, Philip Glass, and Johann Johannsson.
What are the biggest challenges you’ve faced in your artistic journey and how did you overcome them?
The hardest part is allowing. I wish I could create music that reflects how I currently feel, what I think, and what I see… it’s not easy, as I change quickly, and being a perfectionist, I always feel the need to change something. I have learned to appreciate growth and the journey, getting to know myself and also celebrating every change. I’m not trudging towards a goal that seems to grow larger and more defined every day. Nah, I want to enjoy what is here and now.
How do you use your Instagram account, to communicate with your fans? Do social media platforms influence your creative process?
On Instagram, I mainly share how I see the world, what touches me at the moment; it feels like a diary and a source of things that later inspire me. All the travels that enrich me as a person have a huge impact on me as an artist — every time my mind opens up even more, and sometimes I surprise myself. As for my fans — they are true gems, with a great sense of humor, distance, and style – I love interacting with them.
What is the most important thing you want people to take away after listening to your music?
It’s super simple. Be yourself, because you are beautiful just the way you are, and enjoy life. (smiles)
“The hardest part is allowing… I have learned to appreciate growth and the journey, getting to know myself and also celebrating every change.”
How does performing live differ from working in the studio? Do you have any favorite live performance memories?
Performing is more stressful but at the same time exciting; it’s a moment when I feel truly alive, and in a wonderfully pleasant way, we accumulate energy together that we can later use in future tasks. And working in the studio? It’s pure creativity, sometimes more mathematical, with puzzles and theoretical tidbits… and sometimes total frivolity and pushing my own boundaries. Although I constantly work on shedding my limitations — it’s not easy. During concerts, what I love most is that we all move into a new story and for a moment forget about the hectic life. I also enjoy my jokes and interacting with the audience; sometimes we do stand-up. (laughs)
How has your approach to making music evolved since the beginning of your career?
I have always been eclectic. At first, I thought it was a flaw; now I realize that I can find myself in any musical genre, and it works to my advantage. I’ve also learned assertiveness and communication with those I collaborate with. Being a businesswoman combined with frivolity and the dreamy soul of an artist.
What plans do you have for the near future? Can we expect any new projects, albums, or collaborations?
Many plans, but few days — I would like to release new material, two albums, one in Polish and the other in English. If we could organize an international tour — even on a smaller scale, I would be overjoyed.
What advice would you give to young artists just starting their musical journey?
It won’t happen on its own; think about what you like most about yourself and share it without fear!
Are there other forms of art or activities that you are passionate about besides music?
I love the written word, cinematography, and visual arts. Overall, music touches on all these fields, so I am always deeply engaged in every detail. I think I have various visions in my mind, and art allows me to share them outwardly.
From the album 'baby blue'
Faustyna’s most cherished song
The music video Faustyna enjoyed working on the most
model – Faustyna Maciejczuk www.instagram.com/faustynam
photographer – Miron Chomacki www.instagram.com/miron_chomacki
special thx – Bartłomiej i Kaja (o9.concept) – www.instagram.com/o9.concept
