Chloe MooreChloe Moore spoke with MELTX about her journey from early musical experiments to becoming a powerhouse in hardcore techno, sharing her inspirations, creative process, and defining moments that shaped her sound. She also discusses her live shows, collaborations, and the raw energy that drives both her productions and DJ sets.
MELTX is quickly establishing herself as one of the most sought-after names in Ireland and the UK’s hardcore and industrial techno circles. She debuted in 2020 with a series of self-released edits and originals that gained traction on SoundCloud, and she quickly drew the attention of labels such as NowNow Records, T-Minus Records, Teletech, and Taapion. Her productions are a marriage of punishing dynamic percussion and layered sound design.
MELTX brings the same intensity to the dancefloor, bringing a tapestry of sound that strikes a balance between cathartic energy and straight demolition. She has showcased her sound across Life Festival, Boxed Off, BD Festival, and Fuinneamh Festival, as well as headline shows at lauded venues such as Hidden and Warehouse Project’s XXL in Manchester. With a distinct visual aesthetic influenced by her background in art and fashion, she connects the worlds of sound and imagery.
How did your journey into music production and DJing begin?
I started producing on GarageBand for fun when I was 10 years old and sort of kept it up as a hobby on the side of filmmaking which I was taking more seriously at the time. I didn’t start on Logic Pro X till I was 16 when I began making EDM but I never connected to it as much as industrial techno which I started making after my first rave at 19. I began taking my music career seriously during lockdown where I was practicing a lot because there was a lot of spare time and then I did my first gig in 2021
What inspired you to focus on techno as your primary genre?
Honestly, there’s no other genre that felt as natural to me in terms of making it. There’s something so hypnotic and spiritual about techno. I’ve also always been drawn to darker stuff like even in filmmaking I wanted to make horror films, so in music, I want to make scary tracks.
Can you share the story behind your artist name, MELTX?
I was at Electric Picnic in 2019 and my phone died, I lost all my friends and I couldn’t find my campsite so I ended up in this new place with new people, we were playing tunes from Soundcloud, and these lads asked if I had any tunes and I said yeah I’ll play some of mine, they asked me my DJ name and I said I’m not sure yet because nothings feel right yet. They suggested MELT because my name is Mel but that’s already the name of a music festival but Melt felt so right. Everything about it felt so me. I knew I had to figure out how to incorporate it. These lads also said I should call my fans “melters” which I always loved the idea of. So eventually I just thought about adding an X to the end of MELT because I loved the sound of it and it felt so right. It will never change. It is really me.
How do you approach creating a new track or mix?
By trying to get inspired as much as possible. I always try to be authentic to what is me but at the same time stick to my niche. I like to make sure my music is unique but at the same time something people will like. I need to love everything I make. I also try to make sure the making of my tracks is somewhat cathartic. Music is my therapy.
Do you have any rituals or habits that help you get into the right mindset for producing music?
If I don’t feel inspired I try to ignite a flame through going on Pinterest and looking at some imagery to create a vision of what I’d like to make or I think about certain life experiences and how I can express them in a track.
Who are your biggest influences in the techno scene, and how have they shaped your style?
I watched Charlotte de Witte’s first-ever set at Tomorrowland and I was so blown away by how much I resonated with her vibe. It was like to myself “That’s a bit of me I need to be like her I need to follow this path I wanna do that” It was a powerful moment for me that felt so right.
How do you keep your sound fresh and innovative in such a dynamic genre?
By getting creative and not trying to make my music sound the exact same as everyone else. I always used vocals in my tracks despite the fact it was looked down upon a bit up until recently but I just didn’t care because that’s what I needed to do for me I knew that other people would like it too I knew I’d find my crowd.
What’s been your most memorable performance to date, and why?
Such a hard question. Every time I’ve played Hidden for Teletech it has been incredible. Also, Nexus in Paris was unbelievable as well as playing XXL in a warehouse project in Manchester.
How do you connect with your audience during a live set?
I read their energies. It helps me know what to play next. I also try to make eye contact as much as I can and dance. For some people, it’s just DJing but for me, it’s more than that, I’m dancing and singing a lot too, it’s a performance. And people love it too.
What advice would you give to up-and-coming producers looking to break into the techno scene?
Believe in yourself so much that even when you’re told no by labels, agencies, events, or those around you, you continue to push through because you know deep down that you have the potential. Keep working hard and never give up, eventually, one person will believe in you, and it’ll change everything.
You’ve recently gone B3B with Black Traffic and BLK—how did that collaboration come about, and what was the energy like sharing the decks with such powerhouse artists?
They have been my pals for years so it felt so natural to go B3B and the energy on stage was magical.
Being managed by Reboot Events has undoubtedly played a role in your career—how has their support influenced your growth as an artist, and what’s it like working with their team?
Reboot has been so nurturing to me as an artist. It doesn’t just feel like any agency or management, we are all like a family. I feel so lucky and grateful to have been signed by them. It’s special because they also gave me my first mix as a DJ so it felt really really great.
Your track Jennifer’s Body has garnered a lot of attention—what was the inspiration behind it, and how did you approach blending its theme with your signature sound?
So it’s 100% my favourite movie. I’ve watched it a million times so I just felt like I could capture the essence of the film through music, especially Jennifer’s character.
