Fake Suede

Fake Suede's Quint, A cartoon heart character with large eyes, a big smile, and white gloves, skip walking

but what is it?

  • Fake Suede is a retro-soul indie music project built on warmth, longing, and emotionally honest songwriting.

  • Fake Suede music blends Motown warmth, jazz restraint, Laurel Canyon softness, and late-night analog soul.

  • Fake Suede was shaped by personal change, a move to Los Angeles, and the desire to make something timeless, intimate, and handmade.

  • The heart character, named Quint, represents the emotional world of Fake Suede and gives shape to the feelings behind the songs. He is a visual guide through the project’s warmth, longing, and imagination.

  • Fake Suede is an artist-led music project with a personal songwriting core and a live, human-made feel.

  • The project draws on retro soul, autumn colors, analog textures, and candlelit visuals to create a comforting, cinematic atmosphere.