Rumination, reflection, return. Such is the vernacular of winter, a moment to exhale, to glance behind as well as ahead. To commemorate this precious time we have a very special guest this month. Slam are so integral to electronic music culture that they hardly need an introduction. With over 100 releases under their belt, they have enthused the eager ears of their audience for over three decades and are still going strong today. Their label, Soma Records, has established itself as a consistent output of world-class music, while their weekly podcast series, Slam Radio, is arguably one of the most respected around. 

Normally found roaming the rougher-tinged arenas of music with harsh, jacking rhythms, here they have smoothed out their sound and gone down an alternative path. Serving as the first half of a two-part mix, Slam have once again showcased the breadth of their musical knowledge. Soaring through valleys of angelic synths and sighing strings, they arrive at a place at once familiar and yet completely foreign, concealed through passages of morphing, static noise. A truly engaging listen, and one perfectly fitting for this current moment of restless tranquility.

Thank a lot https://soundcloud.com/slam_djs

Website Slam: https://www.slam-djs.com/
Website Soma Records: https://www.somarecords.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slam_djs/
Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/de/artist/1015-Slam

Unrush Bandcamp: https://unrush.bandcamp.com/
Unrush Hardwax: https://hardwax.com/label/unrush/
Unrush Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_unrush_/?hl=de

Cover artwork by Irkali Kiziria
Words by Nathan Levenson

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061 - Unrushed by Slam (Part 1)

U N R U S H is an experiment in sound, a crystalline vision of eternal pause. Through our record label, podcasts, interviews, and event series we focus on presenting a diverse array of alluring ambient music. With each guest contribution we search for a serene space within the mind that is free from the encumbering stresses of daily life. Our events will act as a platform for distinguished artists and take place in stunning cultural surroundings both in the city and in nature, taking a step away from the pounding hedonism of the club to showcase the other side of electronic music.

- no podcast inquieries or demos please -

Music addicted, record lover, vinyl DJ, occasional producer

Berlin-based party and podcast series
curated by @silentg-music

2025
6.3.: Latitude Record Store, Berlin
16.4. Tresor, Berlin

2024
11.5.: ://about blank, Berlin
6.6.: Coppi, Berlin
18.8.: ://about blank, Berlin

2023
4.2.: das Werk, Vienna
5.5.: Mensch Meier, Berlin
27.7.: OXI Club, Berlin
5.10.: Modulate live stream, YouTube
1.12.: ://about blank, Berlin

2022
12.2.: Live showcase @ Pattern, YouTube
20.2.: ://about blank, Berlin [postponed]
10.4.: ://about blank, Berlin
16.6.: ://about blank, Berlin
11.9.: ://about blank, Berlin 

2021
11.9.: Awkwardly Social x ZEMENT @ ://about blank

2020
20.2.: ZEMENT 004 @ Der Weiße Hase/ Berlin
8.10.: [cancelled]

2019
13.4.: ZEMENT showcase @ Burg Schnabel/ Berlin
24.5.: ZEMENT 002 @ Burg Schnabel/ Berlin
3.10.: 1 Year of ZEMENT @ Der Weiße Hase/ Berlin

2018
6.10.: ZEMENT 001 @ Schrippe Hawaii/ Berlin

for bookings or event inquiries, please contact:
zement.berlin@gmail.com

061 - Unrushed by Slam (Part 1)

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