The Som.1 & Trash Cells remix of Ayk’s new single ‘Demon In The Mirror’ is the kind of rework that reminds you why remix culture still matters. Where the original leans into something personal and direct, these two producers each find a different thread to pull, and what comes back is richer for it. Three versions of the same emotional core, three distinct places you could actually play them.
Ayk built ‘Demon In The Mirror’ as a confrontational piece, the title doing most of the heavy lifting before a note even plays. That kind of source material gives remixers something real to respond to, not just a chord loop waiting for a new drum pattern on top. Som.1 and Trash Cells clearly heard that, and neither has taken the easy route. Som.1’s interpretation sits somewhere in melodic techno territory, unhurried and atmospheric, the kind of record that rewards a room that is already locked in. Trash Cells pulls things toward a more dynamic, tension-and-release structure, which sits naturally alongside curator house remixes that prioritise feeling over flash.
What ties the package together is restraint. None of these versions oversell the moment. The original, the Som.1 rework, and the Trash Cells cut all share a preference for space over spectacle, which puts this nu disco remix pack closer to the underground end of the dial than anything chasing a festival drop. For selectors who build sets around mood and arc rather than peaks alone, having three takes on the same record is genuinely useful.
Ayk is a name worth watching as this release lands. The writing on ‘Demon In The Mirror’ shows a producer who understands structure, and the fact that the remix choices reflect taste rather than profile-chasing says something about where the project is headed. Som.1 and Trash Cells are both working at a level where melodic techno remixes like this one function as standalone statements, not just package filler. The single is out now.
Ayk – Demon In The Mirror
Release Date: 20th February, 2026
Label: R&S Records
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