Franarchy: A Sonic Phantom Reshaping Copenhagen’s Underground
Drifting through the echoes of Vesterbro, DENMARK Franarchy exists as a spectral force—melding punk’s raw defiance with lo-fi mysticism, weaving soundscapes that flicker between rebellion and transcendence. As the co-founder of REAL LIVE, he has carved out a world where genres dissolve, live music merges with the club’s dark pulse, and creation feels more like ritual than routine.
His debut EP, Franarchism, is a whispered manifesto—self-help mantras dissolving into reverb-drenched melodies, voice fragments flickering like distant signals. In communion with collectives like Posh Isolation and Retreat Radio, he has conjured gatherings across Denmark and the UK, curating sonic rites alongside Neopop and Clair.
Emerging from a journey across Asia with Koma victim, Franarchy now unveils a trap-infused reimagining of “Hater”, conjured into new form by legendary producer DJMegan23. With Franarchism 2 on the horizon, his vision stretches further—longer, richer, more luminous.
In our conversation, Franarchy reflects on sound as an open source, the alchemy of REAL LIVE, and the unfolding of his next chapter. Step into his world below.
Introduce yourself to our readers. Who is Franarchy?
Franarchy is franarchism from Vesterbro, Copenhagen.
What first got you into making music, and how did your sound evolve over time?
A blend of playing punk guitar and cracking FL Studio on my laptop. It gradually progressed as I was introduced to more music and learned to incorporate a wider range into what I was doing.
Copenhagen has a unique underground scene. How has the city shaped your music and creative direction?
I love Copenhagen music. It undoubtedly shaped my thoughts on music and how to place music in the world. It always felt very much like an open source to explore, challenge, and take part in—which is something I want to keep alive.
You co-founded REAL LIVE in 2023. What was the vision behind it, and how has it evolved since?
The project started out as an event. We wanted to have live music in a nightclub sphere and create a room big enough to bridge the gap between all the genres we enjoyed. Out of that came nights of I don’t even know what… and now radio shows, releases, weird t-shirts, etc.
What’s your favorite REAL LIVE event or a moment that you keep in your memory?
I can’t pinpoint a single night from Copenhagen. They’ve all been funny, fried, tense, and often extremely weird. It’s not a single moment, but we owe so much to everyone who has been volunteering, supporting, and helping out. And our regular sound tech, Simon, who is the involuntary adult at REAL LIVE.
Your debut EP Franarchism feels deeply personal. What inspired the project?
Having fun, allowing songs to be short, focusing on simplicity, and a positive/motivational message. I love long ambient tracks, though with this project, challenging that format became an essential part.
What emotions or experiences do you want listeners to take away from your work?
Whatever they want the most, actually. I love when people add their own value to stuff and it becomes an interplay between them and what they interfere with.
If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?
Swae Lee has an amazing voice. I would team up with him and make a film score.
Any artists, filmmakers, or cultural moments that have influenced your sound?
Growing up, watching music videos had a huge impact on me. Holistic music is awesome. I love trap videos, I love niche videos. Imagining music in company with either visual or physical material shaped my sound and understanding of it a lot.
What’s next for you? Any upcoming releases or projects we should look out for?
Franarchism 2 is in the making! Longer, better, stronger.
Finally, where can our readers find your work and keep up with your latest projects?
On all platforms! Though I encourage people to support Nina, Bandcamp, etc. It would be lovely to step away from centralized corporate platforms.
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