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Earlier this year, Lyon-based LYL Radio introduced BOXON, a travelling event series celebrating sound, community, and good taste.

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Supported by EDWIN and conceived as a three-part journey through Lyon, Stockport, and Athens, BOXON brings together live performances, DJ sets, concerts, club nights, mobile radio sessions, and culinary experiences. The series is the creation of Lucas Bouissou, head honcho of LYL Radio, and Judaah, DJ and creative force behind projects such as IKSE Soundsystem and the cult label Brothers From Different Mothers.

For the third and final instalment, happening this Saturday in Athens, BOXON goes out in style. The lineup features local Greek talent, including Dennis Green, Sissi Rada, Jay Glass Dubs, Ilias Pitsios, Ethan Nicke, Baggymilziade, Yannis Iasonidis, Olenxxa, Onarrivenow, DJ Problems, and Haunted Dancehall, accompanied by a spread of special local delicacies.

To dig deeper into the BOXON format, we spoke with Lucas and Judaah about their ideas, ambitions, and what the project really stands for. Since the series is rooted in music and community, we also connected with Sissi Rada and Jay Glass Dubs, Athens-based artists known for releases on Stroom, The Tapeworm, Bokeh Versions, and Électroménager, to record an exclusive BOXON mix for the EDWIN MUSIC CHANNEL.

The result is a one-hour journey through classical notes, hazy indie zones, and deep dub atmospheres, perfectly capturing the spirit of BOXON and its culture of sharing sound, food, and energy. As always, we also spoke with the artists about their mix, their thoughts on the BOXON series, and the community that keeps it alive.

Read both interviews below and check out the latest episode of the EDWIN MUSIC CHANNEL.

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Q. Your new event serial runs under the vivid, playful name “BOXON”. What does it mean to you: chaos, celebration, something else entirely?

Lucas: The name BOXON came around through a mini exhibition about underground poetry and editions in Marseille, about 6 years ago. One fanzine presented there had the name BOXON on its cover, not written but ideographed, can’t remember exactly, but there were eyes, ears, and a big X in between. We immediately thought this was playful and somewhat close to the dynamic of our duo, so we kept it stored in the back of our brains, with our friend Charlotte CC vouching for the memo. That’s for the story. As for its meaning, yes, it’s a joyful mayhem, a lively spirit which, to me, has ties with music (think of a dirty grunge venue) and Buona Costumanza (food+drinks+hospitality). Overall, it’s just one step up the ladder of chaos from what a Bistrot used to be.

Judaah: For me, the word “BOXON” is synonymous with joyful chaos, conviviality, friendship, arguments... It's a bit like a representation of what I experienced with my label and my artists during the 10 years of its existence. For me, this project will be a continuation of what I have created before, but in a different form. When Lucas suggested calling our project BOXON, it made perfect sense in my eyes.

Q. You’ve taken BOXON to Rome, Manchester, and soon Athens. Why this touring approach, and what connects these different stops?

Lucas: These voyages came about because I spent the last 6 years working in the same area in Lyon, in my restaurant, and was suuuuuuper happy to travel again once I had sold it. We thought these moves would also provide us with the right opportunity to continue working on our approaches to food and music. In the majority of those cases, radio sessions with locals and a special menu to accompany the gathering. As for the destinations, we just started, like always, with our network of friends and found a prompt, enthusiastic response from our friends at Soffio, Alimenti (Roma), MØ6B (Manchester), and Big Table (Athens) + the Grrrnd ZERO people in Lyon. Those places are pretty different from one another; they each have their own ways of hosting and dispensing their practices, pretty diverse in terms of atmosphere but sharing a DIY method and a sincere approach to business.

Q. Many of your productions blend ambient, downtempo, experimental, and electronic. How do you decide on the direction for a new piece?

Lucas: It depends on which kind of setup I´m using - the ingredients and overall feeling of the piece kind of decide by themselves, I just guide my recordings like a mad shepherd to reach a collective goal we then agree on. I mostly work on several tracks in the same project file before splitting things up for further refinement, so there´s always a lot of variations and different takes floating about.

Judaah: When I had my label, I often had to travel, either alone or with other members of the label. It's something I've always loved, even if sometimes it can be exhausting. It's always interesting to observe people's habits, especially their eating habits. You can learn a lot from them. Touring with BOXON allows us to find inspiration for food, test ourselves and Lucas, and see what works and what doesn't. It helps us to see what can be improved, so it’s actually really helpful because the aim of the project is to open a physical space in Lyon in 2026. These short trips are shaping their contours, step by step, they’re sketching the first draft of what it could be BOXON in Lyon.

Q. BOXON is described as a “serial” event. How do you create continuity from one edition to the next - do they share a common thread or is each one its own universe?

Lucas: We’re the thread connecting these places, we try to find a balance between bringing our own sense of hospitality and music and their traditions. We approach those events as collaborations, so we try to get as much information as we can about how they do things, who their visitors are, their communities, what their style is like, and then we work on our formula and start thinking about the music programming and the menu. Each place represents an opportunity to do things differently, to identify what’s special about the venue and extrapolate with our own ideas.

Judaah: Each edition of BOXON has its own unique atmosphere. It depends on the venue, the guests, the context, and the energy of the moment. We don't try to replicate a formula. We adapt to the places we go, which leaves room for spontaneity: that's what I find interesting.

Q. How do you choose the artists for BOXON? Is there a guiding sound, or is it more about instinct and discovery?

Lucas: We search for all the DJs, musicians, labels, and music enthusiasts of all the cities we’re travelling to; we ask our friends to feed us with propositions also, and then we gather all that and try to build a programming that works in terms of representing those cities’ diversity and richness. I couldn’t speak about a specific sound we’re looking for, it’s very vast in terms of genre, age, areas… I guess over the years, the programming for projects like LYL Radio, BFDM, and Ikse has provided a better description..

Judaah: As Lucas mentioned earlier, we have each created our own network of friends around the world, him with Lyl Radio and me with BFDM, first we seek advice from the people who host BOXON in their venues (who are mostly friends) because they know the local scene, and it's an opportunity for us to discover lots of new artists, In addition to that, we contact artists that we absolutely want at our events. It creates a good balance, and finally, everyone is happy with the musical programming.

Q. Do you aim for a balance between established names and emerging talent?

Lucas: We don’t have to choose, really. When it’s good, it’s good.

Judaah: We are not interested in the notoriety, but rather the artistic proposal; there are no rules.

Q. If you had to describe the perfect BOXON moment on the dancefloor, what would it look, sound, and feel like?

Lucas: Fuck me, a perfect BOXON moment! I don’t have any particulars that come to mind, but I can say I have been happy to witness what we’ve done so far, which all happened outside of clubs, by the way. The MØ6B gathering, for example, felt good because, in addition to the good people we’ve met and partied with, Andrew’s venue (and the atmosphere he created there) seemed not too far off from what we’re imagining for our own spot in Lyon, so it felt a bit like a rehearsal or a proper preamble to 2026.

Judaah: The three events we have organised so far are very different from each other; the vibe was different, as were the venues and the context. “I haven’t a perfect BOXON moment” in mind. But I really liked John T. Gast's outburst at the BOXON Gz event in Lyon. He was playing outdoors and wanted all the lights to be turned off so that we would be in total darkness. I told him that it was impossible because Lucas was cooking, and from a practical point of view, it would have been complicated (with the flow of the public). It was the last live show on the outdoor stage, and I thought he was going to continue in the same vein as the afternoon, with a dub/ambient experimental live show. In the end, he played some ultra-fast and violent tribal music (I think he was angry because of this lighting issue). The audience liked it, but the neighbours didn't, because one of them came over in a rage and threatened to call the police. I tried to calm him down, but it didn't work. Luckily, Shanti stopped his live set a little early, which solved the neighbourhood problem and allowed us to close the outdoor stage in peace.

Q. The pairing of music and food is intriguing. How do you think about their relationship - complement, contrast, or fuel?

Lucas: I guess they’re both elemental, cardinal to humans, inevitable also, whether it’s just earning your environment or geeking on finishing white labels, whether it’s simply sustaining or spending a week on a paté-croûte… There’s an infinite way of going about them, and for BOXON, food and music are just two different arguments for having you over, and a global proposition of hospitality. Hopefully one fuels the other: a foodie will stay after dessert for music, and one Zikos will have a bite after a DJ set.

Judaah: I’d say it’s a bit of everything: like any good relationship, really! Sometimes it’s complemented, sometimes contrasted, and sometimes pure fuel. For us, both food and music are all about gathering the people we love around a shared vibe. That’s what connects it all. Same with our Edwin partnership, it started with BFDM and LYL Radio, and it just felt natural to keep building with the people who’ve been with us since day one. It’s less about strategy, more about sharing values and the same energy, actually, like any great relationship, it just clicks.

Q. Does the music ever influence the menu? For example, would a techno night feel different on the plate than a dancehall night?

Lucas: Yup, the programming will definitely influence the menu. I doubt a sound system/dancehall night would rhyme well with a 7-course menu. got to try to be coherent in terms of general hospitality, style, and convenience as well.. On the contrary, if you’re sitting in front of the Mediterranean Sea listening to a Megabasse live set at Soffio, that leaves enough tranquillity to taste with more attention.. so yes, the menu must fit in the music programming, and so far, we didn’t try the other way around. Until now, to prepare the menus, I talk with our hosts, ask them about their clientele, the kind of food they usually serve, the prices, the drinks, the plating’s or the style of serving.. I dig the culinary traditions of the area, the local products I want to work with, what’s available.. and what’s doable with the time, resources, and cooks we’re working with (if any), and do my math with all the (playful) restrictions that go with cooking in uncharted venues. That gives me plenty to think about and decide.

Q. Practically and socially, what role does food play - sustaining the night, breaking the ice, or adding another sensory layer?

Lucas: It’s all that and more. It’s breaking bread, it’s tasting, it’s feeding.. A good dish is just that: special enough to react and start a conversation, nourishing enough to have you flowing gracefully until your next meal. Socially, food seems to me less restricting than music. Although it has its own segments, I feel they’re more permeable, flexible than in music, in France at least. BOXON will work on that as well.

Judaah: For me, food is a way to bring people together. It facilitates encounters; she embodies generosity and hospitality. “ A full stomach makes for a happy heart.”

Q. Besides selling out tickets, what tells you a BOXON has been a real success - energy, conversations, the state of the floor at sunrise?

Lucas: From my perspective, I’m thrilled with everything I learned so far. It’s mad. Being a chef on the travel is really a different job than a traditional chef and confronting, working, sharing with other chefs and restaurants is a new way of learning for me and a big kiff. Amongst many things, these trips have served the purpose of narrowing down our own project to what’s essential, what we can and cannot do, where our bliss really is, and it’s nourishing the project big time.

On the radio side of things, it just feels so natural to organise these sessions. The radio started like this, precisely: a gathering of sound weirdos and nerds in Lyon, that we’ve exported here and there.. Everything digital makes sense in these reunions.

Judaah: The encounters, litres of rum drunk, seeing that there are still people who are passionate about music, and receiving positive feedback about the food and the event are motivating.

Q. For mirroring the BOXON vibe in sound, we welcome Athens-based producer Jay Glass Dubs and his wife Sissi Rada for a BOXON mix at EDWIN MUSIC CHANNEL. What makes both special for you, and what do you anticipate from their mix?

Judaah: I have always been a fan of Dimitris' work, which I discovered with the release of his ‘Glacial Dancehall’ on Bokeh Versions almost 10 years ago. I have always loved his unconventional approach to dub, which blends several different musical genres such as experimental music, Trip Hop, Industrial, Dancehall, etc.. And on top of that, he released his music on labels that I particularly like, such as Berceuse Heroique, Bokeh Versions, and Ecstatic. I discovered very recently Sissi's productions, Aporia on Stroom, which particularly caught my attention. I really like the use of the harp with electronic elements. It really is a magnificent album. Regarding their mix, the combination of their worlds could really produce something interesting. Jay told me that for the BOXON event in Athens, he and Sissi were thinking of maybe playing disco. It would be interesting to see them play that kind of music.

Lucas: Dimitris (JGD) has been a LYL Radio host since 2017, our Greek beatnik of a friend Aki brought him in, and he’s been Spinning Data ever since. Hours and hours of sounds going in many directions, reflecting his flourishing productions. The dub, the jungle, the avant-garde, the jazz. windows being constantly opened to new styles and collabs (Wild Terrier Orchestra, Leslie Winer, Laura Agnusdei..). He’s a sick artist and grand collector of music. As for Sissi, I too discovered her music through her Aporia album on Stroom, which had quite an effect on me: harp and other strings intertwining with an experimental approach of electronics. It’s very delicate and a nice introduction to previous works like Demeter in Aexone, which comes out to me as more cryptic. So, they’ve released a duo album under the name Even, orienting towards downtempo, soft and cosy, lyrical, light and flowing easy easy. I wouldn’t be surprised if their shared mix takes another direction, though; they seem to be comfortable in U-turns, zigs, and zags.

Q. What excites you most about bringing BOXON to Athens - its music scene, its food culture, or something else?

Lucas: Just really happy to visit a city I haven’t set foot in in more than 20 years. The Mediterranean always provides goodness. The music scene there is packed; we’ll meet with plenty of artists and crews, some we’ve met in our beginnings, and a good bunch of newcomers we’re excited about. We’ll be staying longer than for our previous events there, so we’ll have plenty of time to check places and people. Smell the air, the dust, see the ruins, the city, observe the cafés, walk through the markets, taste the products. try to grasp a bit of what’s going on there.

Judaah: This will be my third time in Athens. My friends Oko DJ and Eiger Drums Propaganda have been living there for a while; I can't wait to see them again. They always show me new sides of the city, restaurants, historical sites, parties, and new artists. There are a few artists I've been following for a while, such as Haunted Dancehall, Onarrivenow, and Jay Glass Dubs. But there are many that I don't know, so this will be an opportunity to discover more, and I'm really looking forward to it.

EDWIN MUSIC CHANNEL MIX- N°142 Interview: Sissi Rada – Jay Glass Dubs

Q. Your mix is meant to capture the BOXON vibe. In your view, how can food be translated into sound?

Sissi Rada / Jay Glass Dubs: We decided to work on this mix around the concept of duality. So we have chosen music that encapsulates this feeling of having a private dinner with your loved one.

Q. Do you see a connection between food and music? If yes, what kind of relationship do they share?

Sissi Rada / Jay Glass Dubs: Food and music coincide somehow. Both are compositional processes, and they both trigger primal instincts. We are happy to say we enjoy both equally. We would gladly cancel concert tickets if a good meal were around the corner and vice versa.

Q. At the BOXON event in Athens, you’ll play alongside Dennis Green, Ilias Pitsios, Ethan Nicke, Baggymilziade, Yannis Iasonidis, Olenxxa, Onarrivenow, DJ Problems, and Haunted Dancehall. How do you feel about this line-up, and how well do you think it reflects the contemporary Greek music scene?

Sissi Rada / Jay Glass Dubs: We are familiar with most of the people who are taking part in this Boxon pop-up, and we admire them and their input in the Greek underground music scene. We are looking forward to meeting those we don't already know and listening to unexpected music.

Q. What are you working on right now? Any upcoming releases, live shows, or projects you’re especially excited about?

Sissi Rada / Jay Glass Dubs: Sissi has a new album out soon via Ash International and a bunch of gigs lined up for November and December in Italy, Portugal, Germany, and more. She also started a new endeavour, a series of Experiential Music Sessions for non-musicians of all ages.

Dimitris is on the last leg of his UK/ EU tour with Bokeh Versions, and he has a new JGD album out in 2026. He also just finalised mixes for the album of his new duo with poet Natalie Mariko: Runway God. We have more projects that can't be announced for the moment, but will include a more staged and performative approach, through collaborations with artists we admire.

Q. Looking ahead, what future projects or artistic directions excite you most?

Sissi Rada / Jay Glass Dubs: We are embarking on a new joint project that revolves around the classical form of Lieder. Working together in forms that stretch beyond music is a new and exciting thing for us. Sissi’s exploration of music psychology is a project that hopes to flourish in the future.

Q. How do you see your role as an artist evolving over time?

Sissi Rada / Jay Glass Dubs: It’s a topic we very often discuss, as we both feel that the modus operandi of an artist changes daily at a dynamic pace. And while evolution is a totally natural process, there are some themes and values of humans that stay intact. Like being in love, longing for a family, and the urge to celebrate. Humans’ innate need for music is definitely of the same ilk. But how it gets communicated take rapid new forms. While we will always have the need to listen to music, we are not sure if we will always want to be part of the system that produces it.

Q. What do you hope to see for the future of Greece’s music scene?

Sissi Rada / Jay Glass Dubs: More state funding of underground projects!

Q. Who’s your favourite person to follow on Instagram right now?

Sissi Rada / Jay Glass Dubs: We like to follow each other and leave disgustingly sweet comments along with heart emojis.