Coffintexts’ relationship with the dancefloor exists somewhere between calculated game and pure instinct—each track selection a deliberate move to guide the room’s collective energy, yet flowing from an intuition born of deep immersion in Miami’s club culture. It’s a perspective that emerged from formative nights around 2010, where house parties blurred into warehouses, and continues to evolve through experiences like witnessing a Chengdu festival crowd move with such intensity the DJ booth itself began to sway.

In the studio, this intuitive approach translates into productions shaped by morning walks and coffee rituals, unconstrained by rigid methodology. The result is unmistakably Miami—not just in its natural sensuality or perpetual groove, but in how it reflects a city where reggaeton flows into house, hip-hop meets jazz, and electronic music absorbs elements of rock and bossanova with equal ease. Her sound carries traces of her parents’ full-system living room sessions alongside technical precision earned through years of production, while travels through China and India have expanded her understanding of how rhythm moves through different spaces and bodies.

Through her label Observe Participate and Rinse France residency, Coffintexts has created platforms for artistic independence and sonic exploration. Her growing technical mastery with Ableton has allowed her to capture feelings more precisely, though she maintains that true evolution comes from staying curious and stepping out into the world—whether that’s kayaking through the Everglades or finding solace in Lima’s streets.

Her Truancy Volume embodies this philosophy of movement and freedom. Opening with perspiring rhythms and foundation-testing bass, the mix builds through raucous warehouse energy and soul-stirring vocal cuts before exploring more surreal territories. Unreleased collaborations sit naturally alongside carefully chosen classics from the Strictly Rhythm catalog, each selection revealing another layer of influence. The mix concludes with pure Miami energy—high-octane and relentless, with bass frequencies that send ripples through any dancefloor encountered.

Early 2025 finds her balancing new productions with increased European tour dates, though she’s just as likely to be found spending time with family, visiting an arcade, or walking along the beach—activities that keep her centered. In the accompanying interview, Coffintexts opens up about her creative process, formative experiences, and the perpetual search for joy in her practice, offering insight into an artist who approaches music with both serious dedication and infectious curiosity.

Hi, Alex! Thank you so much for doing this mix and interview for TRUANTS :) How are you and what have you been up to lately? “Heyyy!! Thank you so much for having me, so happy to be on here!! These days I’ve been spending a lot of time with my family, friends, fully living in the moment, listening to all kinds of music, and gaining inspiration to make new music :)”

Why is it important for you to make music? Did you always envision a musical career? What motivated you to take your first steps toward producing, and what advice might you give to someone hesitant to start? “It’s important for me to make music, because I love expressing myself in that form, and it makes me feel complete. I did always envision a music career, just didn’t think it would be as a music producer/DJ—crazy lol. When I was in college, I used to practice DJing, at this music store called Guitar Center; that’s where I became friends with Daygee Kwia and Eddy Sammy(paperwater). They were into DJing and making music for longer than me at the time. Shortly after we met, I practised with them at their house nonstop, until I was able to read a room and get technically better. They got me one of my first DJ gigs at a hotel pool party in Miami Beach like in 2014/2015. I also sat in so many of their studio sessions over the years and learned how to make music that way. They showed me a bunch of tools and gave me so many tips that I use in music production today. Daygee and Eddy also put out some of my first few tracks on their label called Wet Paper Records. Being in that environment really motivated me to take it seriously. As for advice, I’d really recommend dedicating any time you have to fully immerse yourself in music; learn as much as you can. Sitting in studio sessions/watching friends make music there, and even watching tutorials on YouTube (that part helped me so much). Most importantly you need to be patient with yourself; you can’t rush it, or things won’t go the way you want. These things will take you a long way.”

How would you describe the sounds you explore in your productions or your general musical ethos to someone unfamiliar with your music? “Hmmmm trying to explain the best I can. Everything I make reminds me of when I first started clubbing and going to house parties in Miami around 2010, with a twist of new music that I encounter when I’m out travelling, live DJ sets, music I stumbled upon as a kid, and music from my parents. All these styles of music around me were very blended, much like the background of the people that I grew up with as well. So I guess everything I make is like a giant mush of my life influences. I enjoy many different varieties of dance/electronic music, including reggaeton, hip-hop, jazz, rock, bossanova.”

In what ways has your musical upbringing shaped your inclination toward music? Do the sounds of your childhood play a role in influencing your productions? “Most definitely. My parents had a sound system in the house, and would always play a variety of music really loud haha. I was exposed to a lot there. They showed me so much. I think naturally it just comes out in my productions and DJ sets.”

In what ways have your global travels informed your sound? Have you had any specific experiences that altered your musical perspective? “It’s given me tons of inspiration on how to create and even DJ. I think being in China, and India really changed that for me. Seeing people’s way of life, trying new foods, talking with the locals, listening to people’s experiences, and seeing the way people react to different sounds and rhythms, stuck with me in the best way, for the rest of my life.”

What’s your current approach to production like? Have any particular tools or methods become essential to your process? “Going outside to get some sun, and have my coffee before I work on music, really helps me get in the zone. Usually, I just jam out, and whatever happens, happens. There’s no concrete method behind it, just a feeling I have in the moment, and I let it out in the studio.”

As distinct elements of your productions, can you talk about the use of vocals and percussion in your music? As your productions are often described as sexy and evocative, is this something you purposefully explore? “Not purposely, but naturally, because my hometown has that energy and it’s constantly around me, I love it.”

How would you compare the sound of your first productions to your latest ones? Has there been a distinct change in your stylistic influences or do you feel that it’s something that’s constantly evolving? “I think with some of my first productions I felt that I was still learning my way around the technical side of things, which limited me because I couldn’t really produce exactly what I had in mind. Now I’m a lot more comfortable with Ableton, so I can really get down what I’m feeling. I think my style will always be evolving though, especially as I continue to step out into the world, stay curious, and discover new sounds.”

Can you talk about your relationship to the studio versus your relationship to the dancefloor? Do you feel they nourish two different aspects of your creativity? “Yes, when I’m DJing, it’s more about the people; I zone in on them, reading the room, gently nudging them where I want them to be vibe-wise. It feels more like a game for me, and I say that in the best way possible because I love video games haha. I picture myself on the dance floor too. I see what people are reacting to, and how it shifts the room. I pick the tracks I personally like, according to the vibe, and then see what happens. Producing feels a bit different to me. It’s a more intimate time, nobody is there staring at me. Seems more like I’m working on a canvas/painting.”

What was your favorite set of the past year and why? What makes a gig special or stand out for you? “My favourite set was definitely in Chengdu, China at ChunYou festival. The energy in that crowd was wild. Everybody looked like they were having the time of their lives right there. I felt like I was riding a roller coaster, it was awesome. People got on stage, the whole booth was wobbling back and forth, I love the drama. Everyone I met was so kind, receptive, and there for the music.”

How do you discover and select music for your sets? Does your approach differ between radio shows and club environments? “I get emails of unreleased music from artists, my friends send me their music, YouTube, Bandcamp, SoundCloud, social media, and streaming services too. Yeah, I do approach those sets differently, and they do come out a bit different than my live DJ sets because the energy is not the same. When I’m recording for the radio, I’m DJing to myself, and I keep in mind some people will be listening from home, car, gym, work etc.”

Could you tell us about starting Observe Participate? What’s your vision for the label and what kind of artists are you hoping to showcase? “I mainly started OP to release music whenever I wanted and not have to rely on an outside label. Eventually, I do want to put out more artists there, but it’s tough to manage at the moment. I do have a radio residency with Rinse France though, so through that, I have a platform where I can showcase some new people.”

If you could take a fellow DJ or producer around your hometown and/or Miami for a weekend, where would you take them? What sorts of places have played a pivotal role for you? “I would take themkayaking, bowling, on an airboat ride to see all the gators, and then Club Space lol. I’d say places like the beach, wildlife sanctuaries, and the Everglades, have played a pivotal role for me. Those places keep me feeling centered, and help me stay focused on what’s important. I also think clubbing in Miami in general, in the earlier days paved a path for me, and gave me a lot of the inspiration that I have today.”

Are you currently working on new music? How does production as well as music listening/exploration fit into your routine? “Yes! I am working on new music right now. I make music as much as I can until I run out of ideas, and then I take a break for a few days. On that break, I like to go outside, do errands, watch movies, and listen to music. Helps me clear my mind, and come up with new ideas.”

What are some of your interests outside of music? What brings you happiness or relaxes you? “I love being in Lima, Peru with my family, eating ceviche, going to the beach, and walking around Larcomar. It truly brings me peace. When I’m in Miami I love to watch movies, go bowling, animal sanctuaries, walk by the beach, biking, kayaking, going to the mall and the arcade.”

How did you approach creating your TRUANTS mix? Were there any specific tracks you felt especially important to include? Was there a certain mood or theme you explored? “I mainly wanted to have fun with it. Truly picked songs that I really enjoy playing, and I admire production-wise. Adding the heartbeat track, Armand’s cardiac mix, was exciting. It instantly puts me in a good mood. It just makes me want to dance. I wanted everyone listening to this mix, to feel that too. seductive, percussive, rich and flavorful is my theme.”

What are your goals for the near future? What are you most excited about, both personally and musically? “My goals for the near future are to continue making music, inspire, be inspired, and most importantly keep having fun with it. Personally, I just bought a PlayStation Vita, and I jailbroke it so I have hundreds of games on it. I’m honestly so excited to have it for these long-haul flights!! Musically I’m very happy about the new tracks I’m wrapping up now, and also that I’m going back to Europe more often this year. Love the energy on the dance floors there <3”