Jérôme Reuter on Art, Music, and the Neofolk Project ROME
In an interview with Samantha Stella, Jérôme Reuter, the Luxembourg-born musician and creator of ROME, shares insights into his artistic vision and inspirations. At the age of fifteen, he established a punk band, influenced by icons like Leonard Cohen and Nick Cave. After facing changes in his band, he founded ROME in 2005, initially collaborating with Cold Meat Industry and later signing with Trisol in 2009. ROME's music merges neofolk with themes of historical drama and philosophy, drawing inspiration from artists such as Death in June and Scott Walker. In 2021, he released "Parlez-Vous Hate?" and "Hansa Studios Sessions II," recorded at Hansa Studios. Reuter values art for its ability to transform abstraction and hints at a forthcoming ROME album. He admires Francis Bacon's last triptych and enjoys a Luxembourgish children's song.
Key facts
- Jérôme Reuter founded ROME in 2005 as a solo project.
- ROME signed with Cold Meat Industry in 2005 and Trisol in 2009.
- In 2021, ROME released 'Parlez-Vous Hate?' and 'Hansa Studios Sessions II'.
- Hansa Studios in Berlin hosted David Bowie, Nick Cave, and Iggy Pop.
- Reuter cites Leonard Cohen, Nick Cave, and Scott Walker as influences.
- Reuter defines art as transforming abstract into truth.
- His favorite artwork is Francis Bacon's 1991 triptych at MoMA.
- A new ROME album is forthcoming.
Entities
Artists
- Jérôme Reuter
- Leonard Cohen
- Nick Cave
- Scott Walker
- Michael Gira
- Francis Bacon
- Gottfried Helnwein
- King Dude
- David Bowie
- Alexander Hacke
- Mick Harvey
- Iggy Pop
- Samantha Stella
Institutions
- ROME
- Cold Meat Industry
- Trisol
- Hansa Studios
- MoMA
- Death in June
- Swans
- Sisters of Mercy
- Einstürzende Neubauten
Locations
- Luxembourg
- Berlin
- Germany
- New York
- United States