INTERVIEW: Farzala

In just a few years, Sakti Records has established itself as a label driven by creative freedom and authenticity on the dancefloor. With her fourth release, “Say Less!”, the London-based producer reinforces a clear philosophy: letting the music flow without being bound by genres or formulas. Moving between minimalist grooves, hypnotic house textures, and a strong connection to the energy of the booth, her sound reflects both the intensity of London’s underground scene and the expansive vision behind the label she founded. In this conversation, we dive into her creative process, the evolution of Sakti Records, and how the DJ experience continues to fuel her productions.

‘Say Less!’ marks your fourth release on Sakti Records. How do you feel your sound and approach to production have evolved since the label’s beginnings?

The approach hasn’t changed — I still make what I feel. It’s about being limitless, not boxed in by genre or expectation. I’m driven by groove and instinct. Every record decides what it wants to be; I just follow that energy. And you’ll start to see that more and more as Sakti’s catalogue grows.

Your music sits between minimal grooves and immersive house textures — what draws you to explore this intersection, and how do you maintain balance between precision and atmosphere?

It’s all about the groove and giving each sound purpose. If there’s too much going on, you lose the essence of the track — it stops breathing. Sometimes I’ll go super minimal, making every element count. Other times I’ll take one sound and unfold it into a full story. There’s no rulebook — I really do go with the flow.

Having played at iconic London venues like fabric, how do your DJ experiences influence the way you structure and design your tracks for the dancefloor?

Being a DJ naturally feeds into production — you can’t separate the two. The way a crowd moves, the tension before a shift, the patience it takes to build a moment — all of that shapes how I make music. There’s this misconception that DJing is all about the “drop” or that every track needs a massive build, but that’s not what makes a set work. You need records that keep people moving, that breathe. Sometimes it’s the simplicity or the intricate rhythmic details that do the heavy lifting.

‘Say Less!’ carries a hypnotic, driving momentum, while ‘Salacity’ dives into darker and more trippy territory. What was the creative process behind shaping this contrast between the two tracks?They couldn’t be more different, and that’s what I love. I don’t really have a process — I just make whatever comes out in that moment. Most of my tracks happen in one sitting, usually across a night and wrapped up the next morning. I don’t really revisit a track. It’s about catching that first wave of energy.

Sakti Records has been steadily gaining support from artists like wAFF, Reboot, and Stacey Pullen. How do you curate the label’s output to ensure it stays true to its vision while continuing to grow its audience?

I don’t overthink it. Time tells you what sticks. If I still love a record after living with it for a while — if I can listen without picking it apart — then I know it’s right. Sakti is about timeless groove and feeling, not formula.

There’s a strong sense of space and movement in your productions. How important is the idea of “leaving room for interpretation” when crafting your sound?

Very. You can’t pin a record down to one meaning — everyone hears and feels it differently. That’s the beauty of it. I just create the atmosphere; what people take from it is entirely their own.

London’s underground scene seems to play a key role in your artistic identity. How does the city’s energy and diversity feed into your work, both as a DJ and label founder?

London is edge, grit, and soul. The people, the clubs, the afters — the energy never stops. All of that feeds into my production. It pushes you to keep evolving, to stay hungry.

Looking ahead, how do you see Sakti Records and your own sound evolving in the next phase — are there new directions, collaborations, or concepts you’d like to explore?

It’s an open field. I’m always exploring new ideas, new textures, new people to connect with. Each record has to have its own vibe — something fresh, maybe even unexpected. A painter never wants to paint the same thing twice.

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