Feux: “Music Is Still a Human Thing”

London’s Feux has been building a lane of his own; somewhere between dance music and alternative hip hop, pulling from the energy of the city and the emotion that drives his sound. In conversation with Jilili, he talks about how making music became survival, what he thinks about AI in art, and why nothing can replace human feeling.

How would you describe your music?

Feux: I’m an artist from London. I’ve been making music for about six years now. It’s been a lot of experimentation along the way, trying different sounds and seeing what connects. Right now, my music is dance-inspired—somewhere between the London dance scene and the American one—and there’s an alternative hip-hop influence too. I’ve been inspired by a lot of artists around me, the people in my circle, and also by those who came before me.

When did it start for you?

Feux: I started making music around the end of 2019. It began at school—I’d stay after class and use the music room to make tracks. At first, it was just a hobby, but as I fell in love with the art form, it became something more serious. It turned into an outlet, a way to express myself. Making music gave me purpose—it honestly saved me in a lot of ways. I have a deep and personal relationship with it, which I’ve tried to unlearn a bit, because a big part of making music is also about fun and enjoyment. But the connection I have with it and how it affects me is definitely very real and very deep.

What’s your take on AI in music?

Feux: To be honest, I don’t have much experience with AI. Maybe some plugins or tools in a DAW could be using AI, but personally, I’ve never used it in my creative process. I think it depends on how it’s being used, but for me, music is a human expression—it comes from experience, emotion, and connection. That’s where I draw the line. I don’t think it can go any further than that—it’s a human thing.

And what about the challenges AI brings?

Feux: I think it’s tricky for independent artists, because there’s already so much noise out there. It can be hard to push through that. I saw a statistic saying something like 30% of the content online right now is AI-generated—and whether that’s true or not, it feels that way. There’s just so much going on, and I feel like in a time where people really need human connection, love, and raw expression, it’s not the right moment for AI to be so dominant in creative spaces. Whether it’s music, visual art, or film, it kind of blurs the line and makes it harder for real art to be appreciated.

The more that goes on, the harder it is to tell what’s AI and what isn’t. Personally, I don’t have experience listening to or making music with AI—but I do think we need to protect the space for human expression.

Artist images courtesy of @gabevisuals (The Pit London) and Equate Magazine.

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