Artist: Glom
Album: Below
Producer: Sahil Ansari
Mixer: Sahil Ansari
Recording Location(s): NYC
Label: Nettwerk
How long did this album take to create from the first idea to the final master?
I started writing the songs on Below in spring 2022. Once I had a solid tracklist and overall aesthetic I was happy with, I approached producer Sahil Ansari and showed him the demos. He suggested we started working right away, so from spring - fall 2023 we tracked. The mixing and master wrapped up around holiday 2023.
What art/media were you consuming when you were writing the record (not necessarily direct influences, but maybe subconscious ones)?
At that time, I was watching Sopranos aggressively. I don't really remember listening to much music besides Aphex Twin, Alex G, and Third Eye Blind.
What was your go-to piece of gear during recording?
The whole record was recorded with 4 guitars: a 2011 Fender MIM Modern Player Jazzmaster, a 2016 Squier Classic Vibe Jazzmaster that we modded heavily, a 2018 Fender MIJ '62 Reissue Telecaster, and a 1997 Fender MIJ Jazzmaster. I've sold every guitar listed besides the Squier.
Is there anything on the record you would change now if you could?
I've gone down that rabbit hole many times in the past with other records I've done, and I can't bring myself to do it to Below. Below is a perfect snapshot of my life and creativity between 2022 and 2023.
What sounds on this record do you think people won't notice but you'll always hear?
This is ultra-niche but we used a plug-in called Wires on essentially every track on this record. It's a tape delay that adds a weird amount of texture when the delay is off.
Is there anyone (or anything) whose fingerprints are on this album but won't get credit?
That's a good question.
What movie would this album be the soundtrack to?
Cruel Intentions, American Pie, Scream 1 or 2, Shrek
Is there a tempo, a key, a tuning, a texture that runs through this record?
Essentially every song on the record is based around famous drum breaks. Some of the tracks have the breaks left in the overall mix, like Mirror, Virginia, My Body Loves Me. If you listen hard enough, maybe you pick em out.
Anything else you want to say about the album?
I waited to put this out for 3 years, so I'm very grateful that it's finally out there.
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Album: Below
Producer: Sahil Ansari
Mixer: Sahil Ansari
Recording Location(s): NYC
Label: Nettwerk
How long did this album take to create from the first idea to the final master?
I started writing the songs on Below in spring 2022. Once I had a solid tracklist and overall aesthetic I was happy with, I approached producer Sahil Ansari and showed him the demos. He suggested we started working right away, so from spring - fall 2023 we tracked. The mixing and master wrapped up around holiday 2023.
What art/media were you consuming when you were writing the record (not necessarily direct influences, but maybe subconscious ones)?
At that time, I was watching Sopranos aggressively. I don't really remember listening to much music besides Aphex Twin, Alex G, and Third Eye Blind.
What was your go-to piece of gear during recording?
The whole record was recorded with 4 guitars: a 2011 Fender MIM Modern Player Jazzmaster, a 2016 Squier Classic Vibe Jazzmaster that we modded heavily, a 2018 Fender MIJ '62 Reissue Telecaster, and a 1997 Fender MIJ Jazzmaster. I've sold every guitar listed besides the Squier.
Is there anything on the record you would change now if you could?
I've gone down that rabbit hole many times in the past with other records I've done, and I can't bring myself to do it to Below. Below is a perfect snapshot of my life and creativity between 2022 and 2023.
What sounds on this record do you think people won't notice but you'll always hear?
This is ultra-niche but we used a plug-in called Wires on essentially every track on this record. It's a tape delay that adds a weird amount of texture when the delay is off.
Is there anyone (or anything) whose fingerprints are on this album but won't get credit?
That's a good question.
What movie would this album be the soundtrack to?
Cruel Intentions, American Pie, Scream 1 or 2, Shrek
Is there a tempo, a key, a tuning, a texture that runs through this record?
Essentially every song on the record is based around famous drum breaks. Some of the tracks have the breaks left in the overall mix, like Mirror, Virginia, My Body Loves Me. If you listen hard enough, maybe you pick em out.
Anything else you want to say about the album?
I waited to put this out for 3 years, so I'm very grateful that it's finally out there.
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Order Below on Vinyl
Glom Instagram
Glom Tour Dates