Adam X meets Orphx (Orphx) - Sonic Groove Podcast SGX021

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Jan 15, 2026

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Christina Sealey (Christy) (Orphx)

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Rich Oddie (Orphx)

Rich Oddie and Christina Sealey, the dynamic duo behind Orphx, share their fascinating journey through over 30 years of electronic music. They reminisce about their raving days in Toronto, early shoegaze influences, and their transition into the industrial noise scene. The duo discusses their legendary improvisational performances and the shift in the underground scene post-pandemic. They also reflect on their creative process, the challenges of live bookings, and their remarkable eight-hour set in Amsterdam, all while navigating the evolution of the techno landscape.

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ANECDOTE

Origins In High School Synth Scenes

Rich and Christina met in high school, bought synths and formed a shoegaze band before shifting into industrial and techno.
They connected with local Hamilton figures like Hamadri and Dave Foster which jump-started their early scene involvement.

INSIGHT

Cross-Genre Fluency Became An Asset

Orphx stayed rooted in industrial/noise while many peers migrated to techno, giving them a unique perspective when techno shifted.
That cross-genre fluency later allowed them to bridge into techno with an industrial edge.

ANECDOTE

DIY Tape Culture Launched Their Career

Orphx began as a cassette project and ran a DIY tape label, hand-dubbing small editions and trading tapes globally.
Those tape trades and homemade releases led to connections that produced their first CD on Malignant in 1996.

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In this episode, Adam X sits down with Orphx to discuss over 30 years of their musical journey, from their early days of music-making and techno raving in Hamilton and Toronto, Canada, to their pivotal roles in the industrial, noise, and techno scenes over the past four decades. They explore key moments like their international live performances, their long-lasting friendship with Adam X, and their influence in the rise of industrial techno since 2010. The conversation also covers the current state of the scene post-pandemic, their creative process working together over the years, and their recent legendary improvised 8-hour live performance in Amsterdam with renowned artists. Dive in to hear their story and insights into the evolution of underground electronic music.

- The conversation begins with the meet-up of Christina Sealey and Rich Oddie, fresh out of high school, and their early days of music-making, which unfold into techno raving in Hamilton and Toronto, Canada.

- Connections to fellow Hamiltonian techno artists are discussed, including David Foster of Teste and Himadri, who recorded the legendary techno track “The Wipe” on Richie Hawtin’s Plus 8 / Probe label, along with Oliver Barkovich of Steel City Records.

- The focus then shifts to their decision to pursue the industrial and noise scene in the early 90s.

- The formation of Orphx in 1993, involvement in the industrial noise cassette tape culture, and their first official signed releases on Malignant and Hands in the mid-90s are explored.

- Moving into the 2000s, the conversation covers their musical endeavors and interests, including early international touring and the chance meeting of Adam X at Maschinenfest in Aachen, Germany, in 2008. Marking the start of a long, ongoing friendship and collaboration, with several releases on Adam's Sonic Groove imprint that helped propel them into the world of techno.

- The rise of industrial techno as a popular subgenre since 2010 is discussed, highlighting their notable success since then.

- Transitioning into the 2020s, the decline of industrial techno’s popularity post-pandemic, the current music scene, and their evolving artisty since the pandemic ended are examined.

- The conversation then shifts to their studio workflow, how working together as a partnership, shifting from friendship to romantic partners and back to friendship over three decades, has affected & influenced their creativity.

- Finally, they reflect on their legendary 8-hour improvised live performance at STOOR in Amsterdam with Speedy J, Surgeon, and Regis.

🎙️ Host: Adam X

👤 Guest: Orphx

🎬 Recording & Post-Production: Patrick DSP @ https://NeptuneMastering.com / Neptune Studios

📺 Published by Sonic Groove Podcast. 100% Human.

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