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Maddix Talks Transmission Bangkok, Genre-Bending, and the Maddix Rumble Plug-In

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After setting Transmission Bangkok 2024 ablaze with an electrifying performance, Maddix sat down with us to reflect on his unique musical journey, his game-changing collaborations, and the recent launch of his signature Maddix Rumble plug-in. Known for pioneering a bold fusion of Big Room, Techno, and Trance, Maddix opened up about the freedom he’s found in merging genres and his evolving role as an inspiration to aspiring producers worldwide. From his unforgettable set at Transmission to his upcoming debut marathon set at ADE, Maddix continues to redefine what it means to push boundaries in electronic music.

You’ve just finished an insane set here at Transmission in Bangkok. Could you tell us a bit about it? How do you feel? 

I feel amazing. I think this is the best set I’ve done in the whole of Thailand and it was a crazy crowd. I love it so much. 

You’re known for merging big room, techno and trance, could you tell us about this journey and how you got to this point? 

So back in the day, I used to do big room only and I got a bit tired of the genre and wanted to do something different. So I realized that actually I wouldn’t buy a ticket to my own show because I would rather go to a techno event and that’s the moment I realized I should change it to something different. I went to the studio and managed to get some techno influences, some trance influences, it’s like a mix of everything and I love it. I can now play at Transmission but also play a techno stage and I love it. A lot of freedom. 

I wanted to talk about your collaborations and your mentorship. So you’ve worked closely with Hardwell over the years and have had a lot of releases with him. How has that relationship influenced this transition from big room to techno? 

He’s been a really good friend during my big room days. He’s also changed his style and it was a perfect fit so we decided to do some collaborations together and it’s worked out perfectly. I love to work with him. He’s a really talented DJ and producer. 

Following up on that, what would be your favorite collaboration with him if you had to pick one. 

That’s hard. But I really like Satisfaction and I still play it because it’s like techno-y.

I wanted to talk about your recent launch – the Maddix Rumble plug-in. Could you tell us about that? 

I remember Revealed Recordings, Hardwell‘s label that I’m still working with asking me if there’s anything that pops up in my mind as they want to build some plug-ins. It was hard to think of as I’m always in the studio producing music and then I realized that I’m manually creating all these rumbles and using all these crazy plug-ins to do it. I thought can we do it in one plug-in, and I shared my ideas and they loved it. Its out now and I use it for almost every single track myself and a lot of techno and trance DJs they actually use it.

So what’s the significance it has on home producers, or Instagram/TikTok DJs who see you as an inspiration and want to make the same music as you? How do you think this will help them?  

I think it helps them make the same kinds of kicks I make way faster because it’s the signature sound. All the presets I put in there are actually presets I use myself. I use them for my kicks and they can just grab it and in a second they can have the same thing.

So you’ve played at some of the biggest festivals in the world and you have ADE coming up. Could you tell us a bit about that?  

It’s actually my first my only event at ADE and it’s the first time I’m going to play a 7 hour set. I mean I’ve done 3 hour sets before but yeah this one is going to be 7 hours. There’s going to be a lot of back-2-backs happening with a few of my favorite artists and it’s going to be massive. The day after I will also be playing at AMF which is the biggest show there. I’m going to be playing in a stadium in front of 30,000 but I’m really looking forward to it.

Looking ahead and talking about the future, what can fans expect like besides ADE and beyond that? 

There are three more releases coming this year, including some special ones before the end of this year. I’m also working on some new music which is difficult to do because I’m touring so much but there’s a lot of exciting stuff happening. Basically I go with the flow. I’m just making music and see what comes out. I try it out and if it doesn’t work, I change the song. 

Do you have any last words and about your set today?  

Transmission Bangkok was amazing. I love it here. It was my first time at this festival here and insane energy. I was a little afraid because I do not play trance that much but you guys went crazy and I loved it. Thank you. 

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With 13 years in the EDM scene, Preetika has built a strong presence around festivals, club culture, and electronic music. Based in Bangkok, she covers all things EDM in Thailand and beyond, with a focus on both local and international talent. She has attended major festivals including Tomorrowland, Ultra Japan, and Creamfields Hong Kong. Since working as a writer for EDM House Network, she has interviewed artists such as Blasterjaxx, James Hype, W&W, R3HAB, Alok, and many others. Her experience and consistent presence in the scene make her a trusted voice for EDM coverage.

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Keanu Silva, Kickbait & Carpoolboy Reimagine Classic with ‘Rhythm of Life’

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Keanu Silva, Kickbait, and Carpoolboy reimagine Corona’s 1993 classic The Rhythm of the Night as a blazing UK Speed House anthem.

Keanu Silva, Kickbait, and Carpoolboy have joined forces for ‘Rhythm of Life’, a high-energy reimagining of Corona‘s legendary 1993 Eurodance classic ‘The Rhythm of the Night’. The track uses the original master vocal stems of the iconic 90s hook and builds around them with fresh original verses and a blazing UK Speed House production running at over 140 BPM, pairing pitch-bent vocal chops and euphoric old-school rave stabs with a driving modern bassline.

The result sits at an interesting crossover point between nostalgia and club currency, keeping the recognisable vocal that made ‘The Rhythm of the Night’ a global hit while wrapping it in a sound that is firmly rooted in what is dominating dancefloors right now. UK Speed House has been one of the more exciting movements in club music over the past couple of years, and ‘Rhythm of Life’ leans into its energy without losing the warmth of the source material.

Keanu Silva brings a track record of millions of streams and strong editorial support to the release, while Kickbait and Carpoolboy contribute the production weight and club-ready instincts that give the track its modern edge.

‘Rhythm of Life’ is out now and primed for peak-time floors.

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SRI Shares New Jersey Club Single ‘hmph’

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SRI shares new single ‘hmph’ as she brings Desi vocal textures into 150 BPM Jersey club

Brooklyn-based artist, producer and DJ SRI is set to release ‘hmph’ on July 31, a 150 BPM Jersey club track that brings together flipped femme and Desi vocal textures with hyperpop and ballroom influences. At the centre of the single is one small “hmph,” which is repeated and manipulated until it becomes a key part of the track itself. The vocals are chopped heavily enough that some fragments work more as texture than language, while the production also carries an influence from SOPHIE. A ballroom section appears in the second half, adding another club reference without pulling the track away from its Jersey club core.

SRI turns one vocal expression into the centre of ‘hmph’

Instead of using a full lyrical hook, SRI builds ‘hmph’ around a brief vocal reaction. That choice gives the track a clear identity from the start, with the repeated “hmph” becoming something that works both rhythmically and conceptually. As the vocal is cut and repeated across the production, it stops feeling like a one-off expression and becomes part of the track’s percussion.

That same treatment extends to the femme and Desi vocal textures surrounding it. Individual words are not always meant to stay clear, with SRI chopping them until their tone and rhythm become more important than what is being said. The result gives the vocals a physical role inside the production while still keeping the Desi influence present.

The 150 BPM pace keeps the track firmly connected to Jersey club, but ‘hmph’ also reaches into other areas of club music. The advance material cites SOPHIE as an influence, which comes through in the more processed and synthetic details, while touches of hyperpop add another layer to the production. Later, the ballroom section changes the rhythmic feel again before the track returns to its central vocal idea.

‘hmph’ continues SRI’s recent move deeper into club music

The release follows ‘STOP&STARE’, which saw SRI continue working with Jersey club while keeping Desi melodic and rhythmic ideas within the production. Her recent music has increasingly focused on club styles including Jersey club and house, while her Tamil background continues to appear through vocals, percussion and melody.

That connection between personal experience and club production has also been present in earlier releases. On ‘THIMIRU’, SRI took a Tamil word that can be used to criticise women for having too much audacity and turned it into something centred on confidence. The track carried Tamil influence into electronic production and showed how she uses language and cultural references as part of the music itself.

With ‘hmph’, the idea becomes more immediate. There is no long phrase or full lyrical concept carrying the track. Instead, one short expression is given enough repetition and variation to carry the record, while the production around it moves between Jersey club, hyperpop and ballroom without losing focus.

SRI continues bringing Tamil and Desi influences into her work

SRI’s catalogue has consistently connected electronic production with her Tamil background. Earlier work, including the Goddess Complex project, incorporated Carnatic vocals alongside hip hop and hyperpop influences, while later releases have moved further into club music.

Her DJ sets reflect a similarly broad range, moving through Jersey club, house, hip hop, baile funk and South Asian club music. In 2026, SRI also appeared across multiple showcases at SXSW, including the South Asian House SOUNDVILLA event, adding to previous appearances on The Lot Radio and support slots for artists including Raja Kumari.

As her music has moved further towards faster club production, the Desi and Tamil elements have remained part of how she approaches sound instead of appearing as separate additions. ‘hmph’ continues that approach by placing Desi vocal textures directly inside a 150 BPM Jersey club track while introducing hyperpop and ballroom references around them.

‘hmph’ by SRI is set for release on July 31, you can stream it here.

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Finnish Duo Thomas Will Release 10th Anniversary Album ‘In House We Trust’

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Thomas Will have had an astonishing music career since forming in 2016 making this year their 10th anniversary. To celebrate this huge milestone they’ve released the brand-new album ‘In House We Trust.’

The album is a spectacular display of everything that’s made Thomas Will so successful over the years with an incredibly impressive amalgamation of styles. ‘In House We Trust’ has influences from the worlds of future rave, deep house, progressive house, and many more genres which Tuomas Hukkanen and Wili-Veikko Nuutinen have brought together expertly. Their signature festival house style shines with their caption on Spotify for the album encapsulating the albums energy perfectly, “For the dancefloors.”

The opening track ‘For You’ kicks off the album with a sound tailor made for festivals which continues into the next few tracks. ‘Coutoure’ is a real high point on the album with an incredibly catchy bassline that’s sure to get fists pumping. The album then shifts more towards progressive house with the wonderfully euphoric ‘Back To Me’ and ‘Got No Love’ which add another dimension to ‘In House We Trust.’ Each song has new unique leads and bass sounds keeping each song feeling fresh showing the creative capabilities of Thomas Will. They display every bit of skill that’s come to be expected from the seasoned producers who always deliver immaculate dancefloor energy.

‘In House We Trust’ is a perfect celebration of Thomas Will’s illustrious career and shows why they’ve been so highly regarded over the last 10 years. Here’s to the next 10 years of fantastic festival house from the Finnish duo.

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