Enfnts Terribles

We finally meet you in real life. How are you?

I’m feeling good. I just did some interviews and had my breakfast—shepherd’s pie, which is not very breakfasty.

It’s the return of the big festivals. Have you missed performing in front of so many people?

I definitely missed the crazy crowds, but I kind of have another experience of festivals because I can’t shower in these weird showers and can’t use weird restrooms everywhere. I definitely miss the comfort of concert venues, but overall, I would say I’m happy to be back at festivals.

Was it a big shift for you from being stuck at home to going on tour again? 

Not really. I was making the record when everything with covid was happening. For some reason, it feels like it was the only thing I was doing at that time. Now, it’s different because someone just tells me I have to show up at the airport, and we’ll fly somewhere to play a show. Just take me wherever, and I’ll do whatever.

In our digital cover story, you told us there’s a big difference between the time you had your dog Luna and after. Would you say there’s also a difference between the time before your debut album and after?

I think so. I still feel like me but also feel like I have more to show for. I actually have an album out in the world that performed in a certain way. I feel different in that sense but also still feel like Marie. I still feel like I need to prove myself and still want to make something that is really cool.

Does it overwhelm you to see how much your music means to people now that you’re able to perform in front of your fans?

Sometimes. It shocks me to see that people know who I am. I just did an interview on this sort of balcony, and people were like spotting me. It’s so weird to see that people recognize me, so I think that’s the overwhelming part. For example, being at the airport and someone asking me for a picture. I’m still very grateful that people like my music.

Photo credits: Robin Joris Dullers