Exploring the Grooves of ‘Touch of Mystery’ with The Domi

‘The Domi’ is the new band and it is founded by Dominique Lemaire, who is the former singer of Énée. His recent release titled “Touch of Mystery” is quite a feel-good song – very summery and groovy! This track is dedicated to a wonderful woman and has the light guitar and drums which play the main beat for the song. There are light guitars and laid-back drums, and the music makes me feel like dancing.

Nowadays, Dominique is already going his own way as the vocalist for The Domi, but, of course, he’s not alone. He’s creating these short, sharp, indie-pop tracks and they kind of sound like Cake or The Strokes do you know? Basically, the kind of music with some nice hummable tunes over this light trebly guitar sort of feel.

I was able to have an interview with him and it’s always interesting to know how somebody composes his work. “Touch of Mystery” is actually about some amazing woman – wonder who that could be, right?I find it quite amazing how he has transformed it from Énée and this is now something different.

The interview goes further and asks about his entire journey and what he finds inspiring. If you like indie-pop bands with some rocks influences, do yourself a favor and check The Domi. That’s similar to what it represents but not the exact one.

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What is your stage name
The Domi

Is there a story behind your stage name?
My first name Dominique. When i was young everyone called me Domi

Where do you find inspiration?
I always find my inspiration playing the guitar first and i let inspiration come till a song emerges

What was the role of music in the early years of your life?
I learned music all by myself when i was 15. My father listened to a lot of music at home and it was very present in my everyday’s life

Are you from a musical or artistic family?
No no one was an artist

Who inspired you to be a part of the music industry?
People like Beck, the Pixies, Nirvana, the beatles

How did you learn to sing/write/to play?
I learned by myself with a guitar given by godmother

What was the first concert that you ever went to and who did you see perform?
The first big concert was in a festival in France. I saw Beck, Pj Harvey, David Bowie

How could you describe your music?

Upbeat indie pop. I really have a style and a way of making music of my own.
It’s very important for me to stick to my values and my style
” never give up never compromise your work”

Describe your creative process.
First I find a tune with my guitar. Then i write everything down for the keywords and the arrangements. I then go to my home studio create beats and record my bass, my guitars, my voices. I mix and master my songs as well.

What is your main inspiration?
My emotions and the things I live in my everyday’s life

What musician do you admire most and why?
Paul Mac Cartney because he’s ” the reference ” for me as a composer and music writer.

Did your style evolve since the beginning of your career?
Yes first i was really into indie rock and now indie pop, synth pop, disco sometimes

What are your interests outside of music?
I really like tibetain bowls and meditation

If it wasn’t a music career, what would you be doing?
I don’t love by my music unfortunately. So it’s a job to make a living

What is the biggest problem you have encountered in the journey of music?
Broken promises by record label, managers

If you could change one thing in the music industry, what would it be?
Honesty and I don’t like when people have huge ego in the music industry

What are your plans for the coming months?
I’d like to go on stage again cause it’s been sometimes now

Do you have any artistic collaboration plans
Yes I’d like to work with DJ’s and Electronic composers

What message would you like to give to your fans
Never give up on your dreams