ROXIE discusses leaving an 11-year career to focus fully on music, her Clubbing TV residency, recent festival performances and what she wants to achieve next

After years of balancing music with a career as a sports coach, ROXIE has now made the decision to dedicate herself fully to her artist project. The French DJ and producer enters this next stage following performances at Stereoparc and Les Plages Électroniques, while a new Clubbing TV residency gives her another platform to share both festival and club sets. With more time now going into production, collaborations and future performances, ROXIE spoke with EDM House Network about the decision behind that change, the artists she hopes to work with and where she wants to take the project next.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hi ROXIE! To start, how are things going for you at the moment, and how would you describe this current chapter of your artistic journey?

Things are going really well, thank you! I’m currently going through a very exciting chapter of my life because I’ve recently decided to dedicate myself 100% to music. After 11 years working as a sports coach, I’m finally taking this big step to follow my dream! It’s both exciting and a little scary, but I’m more motivated than ever.

I’m spending a lot of time in the studio, working on new music, developing my sound and preparing for what’s next. I feel like this is a new beginning for ROXIE, and I can’t wait to see where this journey takes me!

Following a busy summer that saw you take to the stages of Stereoparc and Les Plages Électroniques, how have these experiences influenced your perspective as a DJ and your approach to future sets?

It wasn’t my first summer performing on big stages but seeing how well my sets were received again this year really confirmed that I’m on the right path. It gives me even more confidence in the way I build my sets, how I mix, and especially how I interact with the crowd.

I love playing with the audience, creating surprises and building energy throughout my performances. Seeing people react and enjoy those moments is the best feeling! These experiences motivate me to keep improving, experimenting with new ideas and pushing my sets even further.

With your new Clubbing TV residency providing another platform to share your sound, how are you approaching this opportunity creatively?

For my Clubbing TV residency, I decided to mix things up a little! I want to share not only DJ sets recorded in their studio, but also live performances from festivals and clubs.

The idea is to show as many different sides of me as possible, because I love adapting my energy and my sets to different environments and audiences. It’s a great opportunity to share my musical universe in different ways and give people a better idea of who I am as a DJ!

Your productions continue to explore the space between high-energy Electro House and melodic expression. What ideas or techniques are you particularly drawn to experimenting with in the studio right now?

Right now, I’m spending a lot of time collaborating with other artists in the studio. I really enjoy sharing ideas and combining different creative approaches, because it often leads to something unexpected and exciting! We’ve been working on some new tracks together, and I really hope you’ll enjoy what’s coming next!

As an artist who takes a hands-on approach to production, songwriting and performance, which aspect of your creative process are you finding most exciting or rewarding at present?

I think the most exciting part for me right now is seeing my ideas come to life, from the studio to the stage! I love being involved in the creative process, but nothing beats the feeling of playing something I’ve worked on in the studio and seeing the crowd react to it.

That’s actually one of my biggest motivations when producing music: creating tracks that I genuinely want to play in my DJ sets. And when they work on the dancefloor, it’s such a rewarding feeling!

Collaboration can open up entirely new creative directions. Are there any artists, producers or vocalists you’d particularly like to work with in the future?

If we’re talking about dream collaborations, I’d definitely say David Guetta, Steve Aoki, NERVO, NOME, Quintino and Mosimann! They’re all artists I really admire, each with their own sound and creative universe. I think it would be amazing to combine our different styles and create something unique together. Who knows? Maybe one day! Dream big, right?

As you continue expanding your presence internationally, are there any particular festivals, venues or destinations you’d love to experience from behind the decks?

I’d absolutely love to play in Japan! Actually, Asia in general is a dream destination for me. The festivals and clubs over there look absolutely insane, and I haven’t had the chance to experience that scene yet.

The United States is also high on my list! I’d love to experience the energy of these different crowds and share my music with people from all over the world. Hopefully one day!

Thinking about the evolution of Electronic Music, are there any emerging sounds or shifts within the scene that you’ve noticed?

I can mainly speak about France, where I live. Over the past few years, I’ve noticed a big rise in harder electronic music, especially Techno and Hard Techno, with more and more collectives emerging and helping these scenes grow.

But I think music is cyclical. Trends come and go, and what’s considered mainstream can change pretty quickly. That’s also what makes electronic music so interesting: it’s constantly evolving!

As you look ahead to the next steps, what are some of the main goals you’re setting for yourself, both in terms of new music and live performances?

To be honest, my main goal right now is to surround myself with the right people, people who truly believe in me, my music and my project. I feel like I have so much more to give, both in the studio and on stage, and I want to build a strong team to help take ROXIE to the next level.

Of course, I want to keep releasing new music and performing at bigger festivals around the world, but above all, I want to keep growing and building something meaningful with people who share my vision!