Raxon: “Expressing My Sound Without Restrictions”
We dig in with the Egyptian-born and Barcelona-based DJ/producer Raxon to get the scoop on his glorious sophomore album, 'USWATT.'

The renowned Barcelona-based artist Raxon has been a prominent and pivotal figure of Barcelona’s electronic music scene for the better part of a decade. Originally hailing from Egypt, he relocated to the city of Dubai back in 2010 to study architecture before turning DJ/producer, wowing audiences with his sonic techniques both on stage and in the studio. Attracting the attention of some of the most noteworthy labels in the game, he’s released on imprints like Ellum, Truesoul, Cocoon Recordings, Bedrock Records, Warung Recordings, and Kompakt, which dropped his debut album Sound Of Mind back in 2021.
Now, a new masterful collection of tracks from Raxon arrives in the form of his sophomore album, USWATT, for the fresh and hotly-tipped Spanish imprint DSK Records. We caught up with Raxon to learn more about this fully refined ten-track LP, his dedication to his adopted city, what new artists he has his eye on, sampling Star Wars, and leaving genre classifications at the door.

Thanks for joining us Raxon! How has 2024 been treating you? Any highlights from your recent summer tour?
Hello, my friends, good to be chatting with you again. 2024 has been great with many highlights, but I must say the one that stands out the most was my debut at Sonar Festival official in Barcelona. It was such an honor to be recognized by the city that I've been calling home for the past nine years.
You released your album Sound Of Mind on Kompakt in 2021. How did the creative process behind your forthcoming USWATT album compare and contrast to the creation of your last long-player?
My first album Sound of Mind was made purely during the COVID lockdown, it was the perfect way to pass the time and make something that's not specifically for dance floor. Listening back to it now takes me back to how I was feeling in those days.
With USWATT I really never set out to write/create an album per say, I'm always playing and messing around with sounds/ideas in between making club tracks which I'm mostly known for. It's always more interesting to explore new ideas, Its way to clear my mental palette and not get stuck in one “genre”.
So as time went on, I realised that I had a bunch of tracks that could fit all together in the context of an album. But the track selection and track list process took a lot of time; some tracks didn't even make it to the final album, and the ones that did make it had to fit nicely together when listening to them in the album order. I'm happy with the outcome of this album and I hope you enjoy it as well!
You’ve released on some of the dance music scene’s most coveted imprints — Ellum, Diynamic, Kompakt, Cocoon etc. What makes DSK Records the right choice for your latest album?
DSK Records is a new extension of my booking agency ‘Dskonnect’, The label was launched last year in celebration of the agency’s 20 years in the business. Dskonnect and I have a deep and long-standing relationship. They have supported me since my early days in Barcelona, and we always do things with freedom without the external pressures of the scene.
So, releasing my second album is a small thank you for all the support throughout the years. I do believe in the label as they do believe in me.
What does "USWATT" mean or stand for? Is there a story behind the album title?
USWATT literally means "sounds" in Arabic, basically expressing my sound without genre restrictions.
In fact, it was the name of the label that I was going to launch a few years ago but it just was not the right moment for it at the time. That coincided with the launch of DSK records and it made more sense to me to put it out on our home turf.
Is there a particular track off of USWATT that holds a special place in your heart, or one that is doing significantly more damage on the dance floor when you play the tracks out? Can you tell us the story behind its arrangement?
It has to be "This Is The Way" for many reasons. Most of my friends and crew universally dig this track, which is not a common thing in music, as you might know, so that was a great indication that there is something resonating with people. It's also the one that stands out in my sets as it's not really a techno or driving track; it's just a fun track.
Personally, I'm a big Star Wars fan, especially their latest series, The Mandalorian, from which I sampled the vocals. Maybe they will hear it someday and include it in their next season if they ever make another!

You hail from Egypt but used to live in Dubai before relocating to Barcelona, a city which you have come to champion! How have you seen Dubai’s electronic music scene evolve over the past 20 years?
Dubai will always have a special place in my heart as this is where it all started for me in the days before EDM, VIPs, YouTube, and social media. I really do believe it was my practice grounds where I learned the basics of how to warm up, read the crowd, music ethics, etc. I will always be grateful for that period of my life.
Obviously, the scene has changed a lot, not only in Dubai but around the world, but the one thing I would love to see more is the rise of all the local and resident DJs and producers in the Middle East. There is so much talent there, but they don't get the opportunity to really shine internationally due to the clubbing culture that revolves around booking international artists rather than building from within. Music is music, whether it's played by an international act or by a local. I would always say that making music is definitely the key to giving a bit of an edge; it takes a lot of time to build and get noticed, but that is the beauty of it because you gain experience and enjoy the ride with all its ups and downs.
You studied and worked in architecture in Dubai before you became a full-fledged DJ/producer. Do you think that music and architecture have certain things in common?
As much as they share similarities, they are vastly different. Yes, they are similar in the sense of meeting deadlines, responsibility, and being on point. But being creative means breaking the rules. Sure, you can break some rules in architecture, but some rules simply cannot be broken due to physical limitations. Many more rules can be broken in music, for sure.
Who are some emerging artists you have been keeping an eye? What is it that you love about their sound?
Greta Levska and no_ip for sure.
No_ip is a great producer and has a great future ahead of him. I've been a fan of all his releases to this day. Most importantly, he's a great guy, which is an important virtue these days.
Greta, on the other hand, is a fantastic electro producer whom I met when we were on the same lineup at Amnesia Ibiza a couple of years ago. We’ve been in touch ever since, and she has some great weapons out there. Keep an eye out for both. The world needs to know more about them!
Finally, what can Raxon fans expect from you heading into the tail end of 2024?
I've got a collaboration with the legendary Dino Lenny, plus I've remixed one of the industry's most important figures — Crosstown Rebels boss Damian Lazarus. So keep an eye and an ‘ear’ out for those.
Ok my friends, great to chat as always. Much love from Barcelona <3
Raxon’s second studio album, USWATT, drops October 4th via DSK Records. Listen below and buy it on Beatport.