09 Apr INTERVIEW | Shaleen: Turning Pain into Power Through Sound on Parkett (IT)
In a deeply personal interview with Parkett Channel, Shaleen opens up about her latest release, “Treatise On A Narcissist EP” – a project born from one of the most intense chapters of her life. After escaping a toxic relationship, she locked herself in the studio, channeling heartbreak and self-discovery into music that feels both raw and redemptive. The EP, inspired by the myth of Echo and Narcissus, is more than just a collection of tracks; it’s a sonic diary of emotional survival, where heavy basslines, hypnotic rhythms, and dreamy atmospheres mirror the highs and lows of love, illusion, and healing.
Shaleen’s process is as organic as it is intentional. She doesn’t overthink her music – she lets it flow, trusting her intuition and the imperfect beauty of analog gear to guide her. The result is an EP that feels alive, with each track carrying the weight of her journey: the suffocating intensity of “Nymphomaniac”, the manipulative pull of the title track, and the fragile hope of “Fused By Desire”.
The project doesn’t stop at music. With remixes by Fiedel, Mareena, Rosati, and JakoJako, the EP expands into a full sensory experience, complete with striking visuals and a narrative that invites listeners into Shaleen’s world. She also reflects on her role as a Tresor resident, the influence of Berlin’s uncompromising club culture, and how the dancefloor has always been her space for healing and connection.
For Shaleen, techno is more than sound – it’s a language of resilience, unity, and self-expression. Her story is a reminder of how art can transform pain into something powerful, and how the right track at the right moment can feel like a lifeline.
Read the full interview to explore how she turns trauma into sound and why her music resonates so deeply with those who’ve walked similar paths.