When two artists who’ve long admired each other’s work finally collide, the results can go one of two ways: experimental one-off, or the beginning of something deeply resonant.

For 95 Fahrenheit (Alba Arribas) and Mag Opusanne (Aniana Magalhães), it was clearly the latter. More than just a fusion of their individual styles, their first collaborative EP, Ophelia, weaves an emotional narrative: cinematic, subterranean, elemental. Then they took it live — and Ophelia came to life at Plazmatic Madrid.

“We connected through our shared taste in techno — deep, raw, hypnotic textures with a narrative core,” says Mag. “Even before working together, we admired each other’s work… When the opportunity came up, we didn’t overthink it — it just felt right.”

Their collaboration flowed almost instinctively, rooted in a common vision of minimalism and emotional weight. While the soundscapes shift across the EP’s four tracks, the mood is unmistakably coherent — brooding, refined, and quietly powerful.

“We’d say the process was more intuitive,” Alba explains. “Even though our styles are different, we share a vision rooted in dark and minimal vibes. We started producing and just let the flow guide us.”

But Ophelia is way more than just an atmospheric journey. It’s a symbolic one. The name, chosen after finishing the EP on International Women’s Day, carries thematic weight that shaped the emotional arc of the release.

“To us, Ophelia represents resilience, inner conflict, and the power of silent transformation,” says Mag. “She embodies a kind of feminine energy that’s often misunderstood — fragile on the surface but full of depth, duality, and strength.”

That emotional layering shows up in the track titles themselves. Each one references a key idea or emotion tied to the Ophelia narrative — from Ichó (“echoes”) to Moíra (“destiny”). It’s a conceptual approach, but never heavy-handed.

“We designed each track to transmit a specific sensation,” Alba says. “For instance, Ýdor is our darkest and most energetic, inspired by Ophelia’s death in the river. Skiá is the most hypnotic, evoking her inner world. And Moíra, which closes the EP, is a nod to fate — it combines elements from all the previous tracks.”

Releasing the EP to the world was both a proud and vulnerable moment. “It felt like exposing a very personal part of our creative selves,” Mag admits. “But the response has been really heartwarming — people have connected not only with the sound but with the concept behind it.”

That connection was on full display at Plazmatic Madrid — their first live performance as a duo. The event marked a milestone not just in their partnership, but in the story of Ophelia itself.

“That night felt like a culmination,” Mag reflects. “What stood out most was the connection — not just between us, but with the crowd. It felt intimate and powerful at the same time.”

For Alba, playing live together was a completely different experience from working remotely in the studio — they produce in separate cities: Mag in Braga and Alba in Madrid. “On stage, we were together, physically sharing the emotions and the vibe. It felt like a true collaboration in the moment.”

Interestingly, the crowd’s energy brought unexpected moments. “One of the biggest surprises,” Mag notes, “was how responsive people were to the more introspective moments. A subtle bass or textural shift sometimes got a stronger reaction than peak tracks. It reminded us how open and present the audience was.”

Still, not every track translated equally live. Moíra, for example, hit differently. “We love it for how it balances our styles,” Alba says, “but live, we had to mix it with others — its immersive energy didn’t fully land on its own. It might be better suited for a different type of set.”

Despite no immediate plans for a follow-up project, the duo is far from done. “We naturally complement each other,” Mag says. “There’s nothing concrete yet, but this won’t be the last time we create together.”