INTERVIEW: SLAM

Soma Records directors Slam released Volume 1 of their Louder Than Chaos project today, featuring collaborations with Slam and Hector Oaks, 999999999 and Keith Tucker (AKA Optic Nerve).

This is the first in a series of 5 releases on 12 ”vinyl and digital with friends, colleagues and contemporaries normally only seen at airports or events.

now reunited in a completely different set of circumstances, allowing for an intended connection in a moment of disconnection.

The approach of the project is based on a powerful mutual participation, built remotely over time and entirely aimed at celebrating the court on the dance floors at peak hours.

We have had the pleasure of speaking with them, and this has been the result.

Hi guys, how did you decide to join after so long apart?

It occurred to us that so much about being involved in this industry is about connection. You don't realize how much, until that connection is taken away. Lockdown happened everywhere at pretty much the same time. We were trying to find a way to connect with people under unprecedented circumstances.

What's in this Louder Than Chaos Vol.1 that identifies you?

It's not necessarily just about one person or whatever. This was an exciting project to do because each individual artist we worked with has their own unique sound. I guess our input gives the whole series a common thread but each track sounds different!

What can you tell us about this work? How was it born?

We started with various conversations mainly via Instagram. With some of the artists involved, we had already been having conversations before lockdown about collaborating. This felt like the right time to facilitate this project! All of a sudden everybody had some more time on their hands.

Any anecdote related to the creation of Louder Than Chaos Vol.1 :?

From our point of view there were so many versions of each arrangement, I remember having a near meltdown trying to decipher which were the right ones. Staying up late for many nights and laboriously going through our hard drives trying to find the right ones.

What musical genres have you wanted to work on in this job?

I guess it's Techno based for want of a better word.

How would you define your sound?

Visceral three dimensional techno! Straight ahead driving Techno with trippy elements!

What makes you happy?

Djing, producing, good food, good company, sunshine, and dark basements!

And what entertains you?

Movies, books, staying out late and having humorous chats with good friends!

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