BE IN: "Tales of Fuck" by Frau Fisch.

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Frau Fisch is a powerhouse—she writes, composes, produces music, is a visual artist and performer, and does it all with striking originality. A Brazilian based in Berlin, she is releasing her third EP, Conto de Fodas, continuing her electro-poetry that’s worthy of an “intellectual bitch,” as she defines herself.

Her sharp, erotically charged lyrics simultaneously provoke sensuality and introspection, infusing the soul with a delightful enthusiasm. By skillfully and sensitively weaving musical references, Frau Fisch is a sound that demands attention—cool while being fiery.

Her music is crafted with analog synthesizers, heavy beats, and melodies that evoke a nostalgic pop vibe. She recites, whispers, and delivers, with intensity, imaginary stories that sometimes are, and sometimes create, reality.

Frau Fisch, what would you like people to know about you and your new EP, Conto de Fodas, especially for those discovering your music for the first time?

Frau Fisch is an emancipated persona. She delves into desires and their nuances, exploring eroticism as an elemental vitality and intimacy as a form of comfort. The music I create is infused with reflections, delirium, and delight—a triad that underpins the language I wish to share and provoke.

In Conto de Fodas, Frau Fisch emerges as a writer-warrior, passionate yet detached. The EP features three tracks: Conto de Fodas, a slower, mysterious, and intimate ballad accompanied by a 16mm film; Eternitilt, which flirts with Brazilian funk and 80s synth-pop; and Delivery, blending house music references with sensuality and humor.

Amid frustrations and achievements, we swing through life and embrace this dance which is existence. In our quest for understanding and pleasure, we create languages. Conto de Fodas embodies this spirit. I simply believe that good music makes life more enjoyable, that ideas sparking reflection are inherently constructive, and that dancing—even if it's a slow dance with your own heart—is vital.

You collaborated with director Gustavo de Mattos Jahn on your trilogy of 16mm films. What draws you to this format, and how does the analog grain enrich your storytelling?

I believe high resolution leaves little room for the engagement of fantasy. So much is being defined by the hyper-capabilities of technology, and very little is left for what unfolds behind the eyes, where imagination likely resides. For me, this isolates the viewer, and I want the opposite: I want the pleasure of closeness, even if imagined, the vastness of intimacy that envelops and attracts. I like to think that we are suggesting connections between beautiful possibilities, much like the grains of film that come together to create a landscape of meaning and feeling—all without losing sight of mystery.

Your lyrics effortlessly navigate between Portuguese and English. How does moving between these two languages influence the tone and flow of your music?

I believe each language carries a unique cultural density, offering distinct angles to approach and reflect on the whole. Living a constantly multilingual life, I see the differences between languages as complementary. However, they demand different tones, suggest their own contingencies, and provide both peculiar limitations and opportunities. Overall, I try to do everything I can with as much as I have—and this applies to the languages I use to write my lyrics.

My passion for freedom doesn’t lead me to impose limits on how or what stories I want to tell. For me, art remains free, with one exception: respect must always be unconditional.


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