THE Level 7 SERIES
Swiss-Italian electronic music powerhouse EDX continues to shape the global dance music landscape with the release of his latest single, “Atmosphere,” a captivating collaboration with rising Australian artist Julia Temos. Fresh off the energy of Miami Music Week, the track captures the euphoric momentum of the season, blending uplifting melodies with club-ready intensity. As highlighted in his recent interview with Nexus, EDX describes the release as a “melodic, happy record” designed to set the tone for the months ahead, marking his first vocal track in over a year and signaling a renewed creative flow that bridges his progressive roots with modern dancefloor sensibilities.
Opening with Julia Temos’ ethereal vocals, “Atmosphere” immediately draws listeners into an immersive sonic journey, where shimmering synths and rolling basslines create a sense of emotional lift and forward motion. The production reflects EDX’s signature style—polished yet dynamic—while subtly evolving his sound for a new era. For Temos, the collaboration represents another milestone in her rapidly ascending career, as she continues to carve out her identity with a blend of melodic house, minimal elements, and R&B-inspired vocal textures. Together, the pairing results in a track that feels both expansive and intimate, equally suited for festival stages and late-night listening.
In the Nexus interview, EDX offered a deeper look into his creative process, revealing a fluid approach that shifts between melody, groove, and experimental sound design. From late-night inspiration to unconventional sources like a washing machine rhythm in Tokyo, his process reflects a constant curiosity and willingness to explore beyond traditional boundaries. Julia Temos echoed a similarly intuitive approach, often beginning with basslines or chords before layering vocals, and finding unexpected inspiration in everyday moments—even something as simple as a shower. These insights highlight a shared artistic mindset rooted in experimentation, patience, and emotional connection.
Both artists also touched on the broader lessons shaping their careers. EDX emphasized the importance of patience and trust in the creative journey, noting that meaningful work takes time to develop, while Temos reflected on embracing the process as a “marathon, not a sprint.” Their perspectives align with the ethos behind “Atmosphere,” a track that feels deliberate, refined, and deeply connected to the current pulse of electronic music.
With “Atmosphere” now out via Sirup Music, EDX continues to reinforce his legacy as a multi-faceted force in the industry—balancing artistry, entrepreneurship, and curation—while Julia Temos emerges as a compelling new voice to watch. Together, their collaboration not only captures the spirit of the moment but also points toward an exciting future for melodic dance music.
Q: Tell us about your latest project.
EDX: It’s been an incredibly exciting start to the year, especially with Miami during Ultra week – that energy always feels like the real kick off for the season. My latest single, Innerglow, was getting a ton of support from DJs I truly admire, and seeing their reaction to it on such a big stage was really special. Right now, I’m thrilled to share my first vocal track in over twelve months, Atmosphere, featuring the stunning vocals of Australian singer Julia Temos. It’s a melodic, happy record that sets the tone for Q2 with fresh beats and an uplifting melody, something I felt we all needed. And I’m already looking ahead: later this month, I’ll release a club track that dives back into my progressive roots, a record that’s been getting a lot of love from DJs across different genres. There’s a real flow to these releases, and it feels like I’m reconnecting with every shade of what I love about dance music.
Julia: I’ve spent the last few years collaborating across different areas of EDM, which naturally led me to the sound I connect with most now, melodic, minimal house with emphasis on those deeper bass elements. This year, I’ve started focusing more on my solo project as Julia Temos and currently building on that journey. Vocally, it blends a feminine but fierce R&B style with breathy, angelic tones tailored for dance.
Q: What’s your creative process like when producing a new track? Do you start with a melody, beat, or something else?
EDX: It really depends on the moment. Sometimes it’s a melody that pops into my head at 2am, other times I start with a groove and let the kick drum guide me. Lately I’ve been obsessed with granular synthesis, mangling a sound until it sparks an emotion, then building chords around that texture. What matters most is that the process feels like play, not work. If I’m not having fun in the studio, I step back and wait until curiosity pulls me back in.
Julia: I usually start with a bassline or chords, this helps trigger the songwriting side of me before I move on with building the track. Sometimes it’s opposite, I get the itch for making a full track first depending on how enthusiastic I’m feeling about it and then I’ll focus on the vocal later.
Q: What’s the weirdest or most unexpected place you’ve drawn inspiration from?
EDX: A washing machine in a Tokyo hotel room. I recorded its rhythm and later turned it into percussive textures for a track, if I am not wrong the track name was “revered”. Another time, a thunderstorm’s irregular rain on a studio window became the rhythmic backbone of an intro. I’ve learned that inspiration hides in everyday sounds if you’re open to listening—it doesn’t always come from other music.
Julia: It’s not really unexpected but still weird how taking a shower really fuels those creative ideas and brings them from the back of my head to the front. I think there’s a therapeutic angel to it, flowing water is associated with calmness, it allows the mind to wonder freely.
Q: If you had to swap lives with a cartoon character for a week, who would it be?
EDX: Stimpy from Ren & Stimpy. He finds joy in absurdity and doesn’t overthink anything – qualities I think every creative person secretly craves. One week without over‑analyzing, just making weird inventions and laughing at nonsense, sounds like a perfect reset.
Julia: Seth MacFarlane’s TED (the bear) as a girl though, what a life. There’s not really much to say, if you know you know!
Q: If you could travel with a celebrity, who would it be?
EDX: Honestly, I’d pick my inner circle a hundred times over any celebrity – they’re the ones who keep me grounded. But if I had to choose one, it would probably be Giorgio Moroder. The man basically invented the blueprint for the dance music we all make today. Just sitting next to him on a long flight, hearing his stories about the early days, would feel like a masterclass I’d never forget.
Q: What’s the most significant lesson life has taught you so far?
Julia: Someone told me once, ‘if you’re gonna do this it’s a marathon, not a sprint’. The day I heard that was the day I stopped rushing, I have really learned the important of patience and living in the moment. Not constantly trying to set out, plan and focus on how my future ends up. I feel a sort of weight lifted, having that change of mindset has been a turbo boost for my creative drive.
Q: How do you handle failure?
EDX: I see failure as a detour sign, not a wall. When a track doesn’t connect or a project stalls, I let myself feel it, then ask, “What is this trying to teach me?” Those moments usually lead to a new technique or a humbling reminder that I’m still learning. I channel that energy into curiosity, and the next track always benefits from the lesson.
Julia: At first not so well, but now I take it for what it is and use it to better myself. Failure hurts but it’s all part of it and it keeps me moving towards bigger, more exciting things. I say if it’s not meant to be, then it’s not and life has more to give.
