Following the global success of his February single “C’est Toi,” Belgian DJ and producer Paradoks steps into a new chapter with “Remember”, out now on Purified Records. Known for translating raw emotion into rhythm, Paradoks once again delivers a piece that is as hypnotic as it is propulsive—a track that lingers in the body long after the last note fades.
Sculpting Soundscapes
Opening with luminous synths that ripple like light across water, “Remember” builds slowly into an immersive tension. A deep rolling bassline anchors the track while delicate, evolving melodies weave a narrative of movement and memory. Processed vocal textures drift like ghostly echoes, pulling listeners deeper into its atmosphere before sweeping drops offer release.
It’s melodic techno at its most refined—equal parts cerebral and visceral, designed to hit the dancefloor and the heart with equal force.
Emotion in Rhythm
Paradoks has built his reputation on exactly this balance. His releases on Purified Records highlight a producer with technical precision, but more importantly, one who understands the power of storytelling through sound. From New York to London, Berlin to Buenos Aires, his sets at Purified events channel the same heartfelt intensity—pulling dancers into a journey that transcends the club space.
With “Remember,” he continues to carve out a signature that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.
Inspired by Nature
The artwork for “Remember” adds another layer to the release. Captured by photographer Kelsey Williamson in Kayangan Lake, Coron, Philippines, the image reflects the crystalline beauty of one of Asia’s cleanest and most unique lakes—a mix of rainwater and ocean seepage framed by towering limestone cliffs.
Like the track itself, the artwork blurs boundaries: between land and sea, light and shadow, the known and the unknown. It also gestures toward conservation, with the Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation working to protect this fragile balance.
Paradoks’s choice to pair the music with such imagery underscores a wider mission—connecting sound, emotion, and environment.
A Deeper Call
“Remember” is not only an invitation to dance, but also a call to awareness. In the spirit of protecting the world’s most vital ecosystems, Paradoks and Purified Records encourage fans to explore Only One, a platform dedicated to restoring ocean health and tackling the climate crisis through collective action.
With “Remember,” Paradoks once again proves his place as one of melodic techno’s most affecting voices—crafting tracks that don’t just move bodies, but remind us of what binds us together: rhythm, memory, and the world we share.
🎧 Listen to “Remember” here: https://purified.lnk.to/Paradoks-Remember
“Remember” feels both hypnotic and deeply emotional. When you were building this track, was there a specific memory or feeling you were trying to capture?
I started the track on a flight to Miami Music Week when I heard this chord progression in my head and had to capture it. The whole track flowed in one sitting, but I felt it needed a vocal to really bring it to life. The melody and chords carried this nostalgia with a deeper sense of presence and happiness, and I wanted words that reflected that. After weeks of searching for the right voice and hook and not finding it, I wrote the line ‘We dance, we remember, this moment forever’ and decided to record it myself with a vocoder. For me those words are about being fully present, holding on to a memory that connects you to the people around you. I wanted to create that joy, nostalgia and appreciation for this moment on the dance floor. Paired with my own voice I feel makes the track so personal.
Your sound often balances driving energy with delicate, evolving melodies. How do you find that line between propulsive club music and introspective storytelling?
It’s pretty much been my quest and journey as an artist to find that line between energy and emotion. Sometimes a track leans too much into one and loses the other, and it’s something I’m constantly working on, both in my productions and in my sets. I’ve always been a deep thinker and feeler, coming from a piano background, yet I always loved the power and energy club music gives you. I want my music to make people move, but also to tell a story and make them feel something deeper and it’s not always possible through only one track. That’s why I build my sets like journeys, guiding people through the full spectrum of human emotions like joy, connection, nostalgia, energy, almost like a movie of emotions on the dancefloor.
The processed vocal textures in “Remember” add a ghostly, human presence. Do you see the voice more as an instrument in your productions, or as a narrative device?
It depends. I think the voice is probably the number one thing that connects us all as human beings. We love hearing the human voice (at least most of the time 😅) and I think it’s probably the most important emotional vessel in music. When I work with an amazing vocalist, I love to bring that out and have it as the main element in the track, for example with Frynn in my track ‘Pulling me to you’. But in ‘Remember’, it’s my own vocals and I’m unfortunately not a good singer, so I used it more as a spoken word to carry a feeling, more like a mantra on the dancefloor with the lyrics reminding us that if we really feel deep into this moment, we might remember it for the rest of our lives. I honestly wish I was a good singer! It could’ve added so many creative possibilities in my artist career.
The artwork, shot at Kayangan Lake in the Philippines, pairs your music with a striking natural landscape. What drew you to connect this track with such a unique visual world?
Nora and the Purified team gave me a few options for the artwork, and I chose this one mostly based on a feeling rather than any logical reason. I’ve always trusted their vision when it comes to visuals, and I think they did a beautiful job pairing the track with that landscape.
You’ve spoken about translating emotion into rhythm. When you’re DJing live, how do you transform those intimate feelings into something that resonates with a full crowd?
When I’m DJing, I try to translate those feelings by building contrast and taking people on a journey. Some moments are more melodic and happy, others are more about energy and danceability, and it’s the way they flow together that makes the journey right in my vision. For me it’s about making people dance, but also making them feel something deeper at the same time. At the end of the day people come to party, so I don’t make my whole sets too deep. I’d rather create those emotional moments at the right time, and balance them with moments where people can just let go and dance.
Purified Records has become a home for your releases. What about this label and community makes it the right platform for your music?
Indeed, Purified has really become a home for me over the years. Nora has supported my music since 2020 and over time we’ve built a strong friendship which makes the connection very personal. I love the team, we always have a good time together and the events are special. The crowd is there for the music, they really connect with the melodic stuff, and the atmosphere feels really genuine. Not so much phone or posing, more like a genuine connection. Over the years it really feels like a family and it’s always a pleasure to play at the events and see Nora, the team and the artists from the label.
From Berlin to Buenos Aires, you’ve brought your sound to global audiences. How do different cities and crowds influence the way you shape your sets?
Different cities and countries have different cultures and therefore different music tastes, and that really influences how I play my sets. Right now I’d say my biggest and most loyal fanbase is in Argentina, and the people there are so passionate and intense that my sets naturally lean more towards energy and power, while still keeping the emotion. But it’s very different from, for example, my recent show at Purified Prague, where it was a daytime event at the beautiful Krizik Fountain, where I focused more on a happy and melodic vibe. Culture plays a big role, but also things like set time, crowd size and the specific event all have a huge impact on what I’ll play. I always try to visualize in advance and prepare music accordingly.
Your music often hints at a dialogue between nature and technology. Do you see your productions as a bridge between organic emotion and electronic precision?
I don’t really see my music as a dialogue between nature and technology. For me it’s more about a bridge between the mind and the heart, and the exploration of human paradoxes and emotions. But I see what you mean because yes, my creative process is organic and emotionally raw since it comes from my heart and feelings, but also very precise because I’m a perfectionist. I like my music to feel modern, with a polished final result that sounds great in the car, on AirPods, and on the dancefloor. So while there’s always that emotional side, I also want the production to carry a certain clarity and strength.
Kayangan Lake is a place where land and sea meet in rare harmony. If “Remember” were a landscape or natural element, what would it be?
If Remember were a landscape, I’d see it as a sunset over the ocean. There’s that nostalgic and blissful feeling of the sunset, and this feeling of presence and letting go of the day as it fades. These are often some of the most memorable and awe inspiring moments for me.
You’ve built a reputation for melodic techno that tells stories rather than just filling dance floors. Looking ahead, what kind of stories do you still want to tell through your music?
Looking ahead, I want my music to feel more and more human. In a world where AI is everywhere and the value of music seems to be driving down, I think authenticity and storytelling are more important than ever. I want to focus on creating a real sense of human connection, with tracks and sets that bring people together and make them feel part of something bigger. That’s the story I want to keep telling.
