The shesaid.so mix series aims to spotlight the diverse artists within our community. We’re committed to championing underrepresented voices from around the world, focusing on female, non-binary, trans and queer individuals. Our monthly mix series allows our contributing selectors to showcase their unique backgrounds and inspirations by creating exclusive, 30-minute live recorded soundscapes.
The shesaid.so Mix series continues this month with Marie Nyx, the Los Angeles-based producer/DJ who infuses her hypnotic, synth-heavy techno soundscapes with influences ranging from post punk, new wave, and indie.
Lauded by DJ Mag as one of their “Six Acts Popping Off,” Marie Nyx has an unmatched ability to adapt to the wants and needs of any dance floor without sacrificing her infectious, apparitional style. Her revered abilities have led her to playing shows with names such as Camea, Pleasurekraft, Dubfire, and Nastia, and at events such as Mixlab Lab LA, where she’s showcased her distinct and grooving sound.
Marie Nyx also co-founded the Delusional Records imprint with Maude Vôs. Together they foster a label environment that seeks to revive dance music culture by releasing timeless, hard-ware driven pieces of work created by an inclusive roster of artists, who are primarily LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and female. The label has been featured in SPIN Magazine, Insomniac Radio, EDM Maniac, and more.
Marie Nyx releases her own music as well through the label, and will be dropping a remix for LA DJ/producer Etari this October. We caught up with the producer ahead of that release and the Delusional Records label takeover at Arrival on October 7.
Tell us the story of how you fell in love with music.
I have been in love with music since I can remember. I grew up in a musical family and it has always been a huge part of my life. When I was young I played piano, sang in school choir for a few years, and took guitar lessons as a teenager. I then took a hiatus from playing instruments and singing because I got really into going to live shows after I was taken to my first big festival. Live shows lead me into the rave scene and eventually introduced me to festival communities where I found my niche in DJing and production.
How has your community, background or upbringing influenced your sound?
My sound is a raw, eclectic blend of electronic music ranging from techno, Detroit electro, experimental electronica, and a sprinkle of EBM/darkwave. Growing up, my musical palette was influenced by my older sister who introduced me to indie/alternative rock, shoegaze, synthwave, and post-punk. I then found artists such as The Faint, Crystal Castles, and Digitalism, which piqued my interested in a more electronic sound. I did not have much of a community until I found electronic music. The rave and festival communities accepted me with open arms, and it was the first time I felt free to express myself without feeling judged. It felt like home, and I knew that one day I wanted to cultivate my own community in electronic music in hopes that future generations would feel seen like I did.
Who or where do you draw inspiration from?
I draw inspiration most from my friends and collaborators. The energy of collaboration lights my creative fire whether it be a b2b DJ set or working in the studio. I also feel very inspired after going to a warehouse party, event, or festival and catching sets by artists on the lineup that I look up to.
Is there a theme to your mix? What can listeners expect to hear?
Since shesaid.so aims to spotlight underrepresented artists in the community with a focus on female, non-binary, trans, and queer individuals, I decided to create a mix of tracks written or produced by some of my favorite female and non-binary artists. The mix opens with an experimental electronica track then builds into breaks, electro, EBM, and techno. There is also a strong presence of femme vocals throughout the mix.
What are you currently working on, and what are you looking forward to in 2022?
I have just finished a remix for LA DJ/producer Etari that I’ve included in the mix. It will be out on all platforms at the end of October via Delusional Records. I am also working on my next forthcoming EP. I look forward to my next performance at a desert festival called Arrival alongside Midnight Vices, Cassie Raptor, TDJ, and more on October 7th. My partner, Maude Vôs, and I will host a Delusional Records showcase at the festival featuring Lindsey Herbert, Etari, and Materielle.
Tracklist:
Smoke and Honey- M-0ther
Nyctinasty- Abby Echiverri
Teeth- LCY
iele- Maude Vôs
Ascending- Etari (Marie Nyx Remix)
Take the Wheel Miss Sweetie- Maara
Vertigo- MYKI (Roza Terenzi Remix)
Transmutation- Rein, Djedrotronic (Unklevon Remix)
Asteria- Marie Nyx
Extinction- Zanias