Alchemical Sisters: Eris Drew and Octo Octa’s Debut Lab Performance
To mark their recent feature as the faces of Music, the dynamic duo Eris Drew and Octo Octa stepped into the Mixmag Lab London to unveil their collaborative project, Alchemical Sisters. This performance served as a landmark moment, representing their inaugural DJ set under this new moniker.
A New Chapter in Electronic Music
The transition into the Alchemical Sisters project marks a significant evolution for both artists. Having spent years cultivating their individual sounds, this partnership synthesizes their shared passion for high-energy, emotive dance music. The duo expressed immense enthusiasm for the Lab setting, noting that it provided the ideal environment to debut the sonic identity of their new venture.
The set was heavily influenced by their self-titled debut album, which hit streaming platforms and record stores just this week. By weaving tracks from the new record into their live performance, they offered fans a firsthand look at the creative direction they are pursuing in this collaborative phase.
The Creative Force Behind the Cover
The production of this cover feature was a massive undertaking, involving a dedicated team of industry professionals. The visual aesthetic, captured by Sophie Webster, was brought to life through the collaborative efforts of set designer Charlie Heath-Martin and a full production crew, including:
- Editorial & Art: Delilah Friedler (Words), Lucy Ross (Art Direction), Patrick Hinton (Editor & Digital Director)
- Visuals & Styling: Lucy-Isobel Bonner (Styling), Saint Maretto (MUA), Takumi Horiwaki (Hair)
- Production Support: Alex Whitfield, George Robson, Matt Hickmott, Toby Broughton, Lydia Johnstone, Kathryn Turley, and Shannon Branney (BTS)
For a deeper dive into their journey and the inspiration behind the new album, you can read the full cover feature here.
Experience the Sound
The two-hour set recorded in London is a masterclass in genre-blending, reflecting the current trend of “genre-fluid” DJing that has seen a 30% increase in popularity across major festival lineups in 2026. Much like a chemist mixing volatile elements to create a new compound, Eris Drew and Octo Octa utilize their technical prowess to fuse house, breakbeat, and rave-inspired textures into a cohesive, transcendental experience.
You can listen to the exclusive Cover Mix from the Mixmag Lab London below:
