We sat down with Maddix at 808 Festival in Thailand during his latest return to the country, where he spoke about his long-standing connection with Thai crowds and the changes in his sound over the years. He reflected on early club shows in Thailand, the shift in his production approach since his big room era, and why keeping people guessing has become an important part of how he performs today. He also touched on how touring across Asia and North America has influenced the way he approaches different audiences while remaining consistent in what he plays.

So first question, you’ve played in Thailand several times now, how would you describe what makes you stay so connected to the scene here such as the fans, the crowd, the atmosphere and basically everything? 

It’s a pretty difficult question. I make music just in the studio whenever I’m home and I make music that I feel through my heart and it’s so good to see that whatever I feel is connected to the fans, even if it’s been a while. I don’t feel like I have to change so I just do whatever I want and people feel connected. 

So, how was it playing at 808 Festival tonight in Bangkok? 

It was amazing. The crowd was good, the energy was great and the venue was super big but it felt like I was playing in a warehouse and the thing that I love the most about warehouses is you can just keep playing and people just go and rave and have a good time. 

You spoke about how your sound has changed over the years, so can you talk about what’s changed the most in the way you approach producing, especially when compared to how you used to do it back in the days? 

So back then, I had no connections like not to a big artist and not to any big label and you know at one point I grew up with big room but then I also realized and asked myself what music do I actually like? And that’s what I’m doing these days. I completely switched. I don’t care what people think about my music. I produce what I want to make and sometimes people have to learn to get used to it but whenever I play, people go crazy and it brings a whole new fresh perspective and that’s what I always want to bring with my sound. Like in April, I played a completely different set there and I think that’s what I want to bring every time fans see my face, that I bring a new perspective and new energy and that builds curiosity so that people think “what is Maddix going to do next”. 

So you’re touring across Asia now and you’ve been doing so over the past couple of years as well, how have these different trips influenced the way you produce music? Like you said, you always try to keep it different to keep people guessing. 

It’s interesting because I have now started touring the US and Canada a lot more than before and when I compare to when I play in Asia, it’s a little bit different. Like the song selection, what the crowd wants but in the end I always play what Maddix is and to me that’s important and everywhere I go, I see people on fire and going crazy so that makes me really happy. 

As a last question, is there anything you’d like to say to your fans, especially those in Thailand? 

Thank you very much for supporting my music and for being here. I recognized a few faces in the crowd as I’ve been playing in Thailand before. I love you guys and I hope to see you guys very soon again. 

Maddix’s journey over the years reflects a conscious shift toward making music on his own terms, both in the studio and on stage. What stands out most is not just how his sound has evolved since his early big room releases, but how confidently he speaks about that evolution. By choosing to focus on what he genuinely enjoys creating rather than external expectations, he has built a catalog and live presence that continues to connect across different scenes and audiences. That sense of honesty is mirrored in the way crowds respond to his sets, whether in clubs, warehouses, or major festivals.

Looking ahead, Maddix appears firmly committed to keeping his music and performances unpredictable, allowing curiosity rather than repetition to guide his next steps. As his touring footprint expands and new influences continue to enter his creative process, that openness suggests there is still plenty of room for his sound to move in unexpected directions. With that in mind, the real question is not where Maddix is headed geographically, but creatively: what will the next chapter of Maddix’s music reveal?