Slam – Orde Meikle and Stuart McMillan – are the unapologetic architects of raw, deep, hypnotic techno. As co-founders of Soma Records and hosts of Slam Radio (now surpassing 600 episodes), they’ve shaped underground sound for over 30 years, carving out a legacy as true pioneers and tastemakers. SLAM’s first album in seven years, Dark Channel, erupts from a fierce, three-week live-setup sprint – modular synths, Roland TR-909, Ableton Push and outboard effects – delivering peak-time weapons honed to perfection. From the tribal command of “Use It, Lose It” and the discordant thrust of the title track to the thumping low-end odyssey of lead single “Kulture Version,” every cut is a no-compromise tribute to the dance floor as sanctuary. In a fractured, dystopian 2025 – where division and disconnection reign – Dark Channel stands defiantly as rhythm-driven resistance. Out now on Soma Records (digital and limited-edition double 12″ vinyl), it’s Slam’s fiercest manifesto yet: a hypnotic journey reminding us that on their airwaves and in their music, unity and release are always possible. Enjoy this exclusive mix from the boys and check out their interview on IG.