We had a chat with Me The Machine following the release of his immersive and captivating debut album The Flesh of the Innocent
With the release of his debut album The Flesh of the Innocent, expansive LA alternative pop artist Me The Machine has offered the most fully-formed and immersive showcase of his distinctive style throughout, melding his signature industrial-inspired soundscapes and horror-themed imagery with an emotional depth that feels captivating throughout.
The collection of tracks do a great job of highlighting everything that makes the artist feel exciting and unlike anybody else, combining the cinematic with the vulnerable to create something that feels larger than life while also unerringly human and real. We love this new release and the different places the the artist pushes his sound, and had a chat with Me The Machine to find out a bit more about the man behind the music, the unique process he went through putting the album together with Akira Yamaoka and what else the ambitious artist has planned for the future.
Who TF is Me The Machine?
I’m just a nerd who likes good art and wants to make his little contribution to the world, too. But also, I’m whatever the fuck you think I am; every brain is a different universe.
How long have you been making music?
Ever since I was around 15 years old, I started having my own bands, but I’ve been a solo artist as Me The Machine since 2017.
Why do you make music?
Obvious answer, cause I love it. But really, music is a form of art that can help me express myself in many different nooks and crannies of art. Whether it’s visual, gaming, or performance arts, music always makes an appearance.
What are your biggest influences?
My influences are kinda eclectic with each other, but I’d say: Rob Zombie, Björk, Tool, The-Dream, Michael Jackson, Mew, Imogen Heap.
What would you say has been your best moment so far?
I feel like I’d be a bit unkind to myself if I pick just one “best” moment, but I’d say one of the best is definitely getting to work with one of my childhood idols as a main producer in my first album ever, that being Akira Yamaoka, as well as being able to open for him in Los Angeles earlier this year.
How would you describe your sound to somebody unfamiliar with it?
In essence, an orgy of genres with ‘Industrial’ being the father of all. But honestly, if you like music, there’s something in my universe for you, for sure. I like different genres of music, and for that reason, I like to have a diverse palette of sounds available, even contradictory sounds, and somehow make them work together in a project such as The Flesh Of The Innocent.
What’s your dream “I’ve made it” moment
I’d be dishonest if I said I think of stuff like that often or at all. I’m just happy to be able to do the art I wanna do, but maybe a good reference point is to look around me and see the people who have really believed in me and are proud of me.
We love your new album, The Flesh of the Innocent. What more can you tell us about it?
This project started about three years ago when I reached out to Akira, and it was definitely a process to get in sync with him, living in Japan and whatnot, but I’d say it’s been worth it. I’ve grown so much as a music artist in the process, and this album is deeply personal to me. Every lyric rings true to something that happened in my life. Furthermore, it’s almost like starting to work on some of these tracks almost 3 years ago, while finishing some earlier this year (2026), not only tells us a story of growth in a literal sense through lyrics, but also by feelings and maturity.
What else do you have planned for the near future?
I’m planning a small tour, and I would love to make a visual for each track of the album to help me expand my universe and give people a better understanding of what’s inside my head.
And finally, who is your biggest fan right now?
That would be Timo, my business partner and executive producer, and I’m lucky enough to have somebody like him believing in me so much to help me grow and give me a chance in this crazy fucking business.
