We’re looking forward to introducing you to Florian Mavridorakis. Check out our conversation below.
Florian , really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
I usually wake up between 7 and 8, chug a big glass of water and go for a 15-20 min walk in the park, then I make an espresso and take a shower, and then i hit all my emails and DMs and organize my day.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
We’re The FM Experiment, a band that was born out of a shared curiosity for musical exploration. I started the project while studying at Berklee College of Music, where I met keyboardist Warren Pettey and guitarist Francesco Stacciolli. Each of us came from different corners of the world and different musical traditions, but we connected through improvisation and a love for groove.
Our sound sits at the crossroads of jazz, funk, hip-hop, and electronic music — a place where we can improvise freely but still make people move. What makes us unique is that every project we do tries to blur the line between live musicianship and beat-making culture. We’ve released a full album (Shades) and two improvised beat tapes (Imperfections and The Figueroa Beat Tape), and right now we’re working on our next chapter — pushing our sound further with new collaborations and a focus on storytelling through rhythm and texture.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who taught you the most about work?
I would say my teachers at Berklee, Billy Kilson and Dave DiCenso, taught me a lot about the discipline it takes to be a high level musician, and about how important it is to listen to others while making music.
Then all the musicians i had the chance of working with added a piece (or several) to the puzzle that is my musical identity: some of them gave me advice, some of them taught me by just showing me greatness without even speaking a word, some of them acted like assholes and taught me indirectly how not to behave.
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
I think the fear of being ridicule held me back for a long long time. I was very shy to go to jam sessions or to show my work because i felt like if people’s first impression of me is negative, then they’ll never get over it and they’ll categorize me as “bad” or “unworthy”.
But now i realized that i don’t actually really care about what people think of me, if they like my music or my personality, great, if they don’t, great, it doesn’t affect me anymore, i refuse to let it affect me anymore.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
One project I’m fully committed to, no matter how long it takes, is our upcoming album Icarus. It’s a concept record that uses the myth of Icarus as a metaphor for human ambition — how the same drive that lifts us up can also bring us down. For me, it’s more than just an album; it’s a long-term creative statement about risk, curiosity, and the beauty of imperfection.
Musically, it pushes The FM Experiment to its limits — blending improvisation, electronic production, and live energy into something cinematic and emotional. We’re taking our time with it because we want every sound, every texture, to reflect that story of flight and fall. The project will also be paired with a visually striking concept that mirrors the music — exploring light, motion, and transformation through art direction, photography, and live visuals. It’s the kind of project you don’t rush — it grows with you.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Yes i believe so. What gives me the most satisfaction at the end of the day is knowing that i improved, that i pushed my limits back even by 0.1%. Of course it’s nice to get a little pat on the back, or to get some compliments, but deep down what I seek is improvement, and I am the only judge of that for myself.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flozinho_nobeat
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@fmxprmnt218
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/66eDac0JXyReY3uG8W6c9F?si=Ju4G7CACSBuiSKejtoksAQ
