About this item

As electronic music pioneers and co-founders of Soma Records, Slam have continually shaped the landscape of underground techno. With their forthcoming album, "Dark Channel", they present a raw, club-focused record that stands as both a reflection of our turbulent times and a celebration of the dance floor's enduring power.

In 2025, the world feels fractured, dominated by division and extremism. Amidst this chaos, the dancefloor remains a rare sanctuary-one of unity, self-expression, and collective escape. "Dark Channel" is an unapologetic tribute to this sacred space, where rhythm dissolves barriers and music serves as a universal language. Through relentless energy, deep textures, and hypnotic grooves, the album embodies the essence of club culture: a place where we reconnect with ourselves and each other.

Slam make no mistake when it comes to the sonic tone of the album as it opens with the tribalistic "Use It, Lose It" before the discordant sounds of title track "Dark Channel" hints at the relentless nature of things to come. The intensity continues with  "Gllide" which pushes a pulsating, synth driven trip; leading on a more traditional Slam percussive workout. The dance loor warping "Morganatic" pursues dark territory while the beautifully crafted "Kuture Version" delves into a more immersive sound as more direct, chord driven elements take the lead. The pace quickens yet again with "Ghost Dancer" highlighting sub tones whilst still crafting ominous intonations with its modulating FX. Approaching the conclusion, the ferocious "Beat On The Drum" delivers a lesson in rhythm and energy before the contorted "Irregular Object" completes proceedings in a suitably hypnotic fashion.

Mastered By Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering

TRACK LISTING

A1. Use It, Lose It
A2. Dark Channel
B1. Glide
B2. Morganatic
C1. Kuture Version
C2. Ghost Dancer
D1. Beat On The Drum
D2. Irregular Object