Interview: In Conversation with Paul T & Edward Oberon: Remixing the Butterfly Effect

With a rich legacy of soulful drum and bass behind them, Paul T & Edward Oberon have long been known for their ability to merge weight and musicality with style. For their latest outing, the duo take on remix duties for Filthy Philp and Phoebe Train’s Butterfly Effect—reimagining the introspective original into a sweeping, club-ready cut that still holds onto its emotional core. We caught up with the pair to talk about the remix, the story behind it, and how it fits into their wider journey ahead of their anticipated album Reminisce.

How did the remix come about, and what drew you to the original track by Filthy Philp and Phoebe Train? 

As mentioned, we love R&B, neo-soul, and jazz-inspired elements, given our early liquid D&B backgrounds. Nothing quite like a good rhodes to set the mood.  

You’ve described this remix as a metamorphosis. What was the vision behind reshaping the original into something more dancefloor-driven? 

Why not. DnB is dance music after all. It all comes down to the dance (at some point). 

The final result hits that sweet spot between liquid emotion and jungle energy. How did you approach blending those elements without losing the track’s core message? 

You grab hold of the core feelings of the song and carry them with you into the next room. 

Phoebe’s vocal is full of vulnerability and strength—how did her delivery shape the mood or structure of your remix?  

We always believe there are multiple sides to one emotion. Phoebe’s delivery travels into quite a few different areas, emotionally speaking: We like to use what is available and amplify the other places not yet explored.  

Was the one-year anniversary of the original something you were aware of when working on this? Or did the timing line up naturally? 

It just happened naturally.  

The original was deeply personal for both Filthy Philp and Phoebe. Did their stories or the themes of growth and letting go influence how you approached your version?

The lyrics and musical elements shaped the vibe of the remix to a certain degree - they provided us with an insight into the meaning and intention behind the music. 

There’s a powerful momentum to this remix—it builds and releases with real intent. Was it important to you that it still carried the emotion of the original while hitting harder in a club setting? 

Yes. Of course, this is most crucial.

You’ve always balanced soul and weight in your sound. Does this remix reflect any shifts or evolutions in your approach to production in 2025? 

This is what we do. We love to put our take/spin on a record to hit the most sensitive and potent areas. 

With your upcoming album Reminisce on the horizon, where does this remix sit in your wider journey this year? Does it offer any hints at what’s to come? 

This remix is one of the many stops on our album journey. It sits nestled, pulling inspiration from musical elements past and present, but not losing its purpose to keep people moving.

Trigga Fingaz is steadily building a reputation for thoughtful, vocal-led releases. How did the collaboration come together, and what was the experience like working with the label on this one?  

We had the pleasure of meeting the team while touring in Australia in 2024 with Bryan Gee and V Recordings. Overall, it was a great experience and paved the way for this remix. It’s been wonderful working together.

And finally… if you could take just one drum and bass track—by any artist, from any era—to a desert island, what would it be and why?

The one drum and bass track we would take to a desert island would be LTJ Bukem - Horizons 

It would be perfect in that setting with its lush musical layers.

Big thanks to Paul T & Edward Oberon for their time. The Butterfly Effect remix is out now via Trigga Fingaz Records—be sure to check it out ahead of the release of their new album Reminisce.