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One word that sums up Samantha Poulter’s work as Logic1000 is warmth. In the past six years, the DJ and producer, originally from Sydney but now based in Berlin, has become a captivating talent in the world of dance music with a rich, immersive sound that pays tribute to the legacy of house music.
In December 2018, Logic released her debut EP, titled Logic1000. During this time, she used the name DJ Logic briefly. The EP features a track called “DJ Logic Please Forgive Me” which samples R&B artist Deborah Cox. The bassline in this track combines elements of house and UK bass music, influenced by artists like Joy Orbison and Pearson Sound. The song was noticed by notable artist Four Tet, who played it at his 2019 Coachella set, making it a highly sought-after endorsement in the electronic music world.
While the Logic1000 EP had a skittish, everything-at-the-wall feel, its follow-up, 2021’s You’ve Got The Whole Night To Go, saw Poulter settle into a focused groove, charting a direct line from deep house to UK funky to rhythmic techno. Throughout the rolling lockdowns of 2021, Logic1000 released a string of luminescent, vaguely melancholic house cuts including YourLove and What You Like (with Malaysian-Irish producer Yunè Pinku), whose rich synth pads, shuffling bass and gauzy vocals ached for the dancefloor.
Poulter and her husband, Thomas McAlister, also known as Big Ever, have made a home in Berlin that reflects the Euro-centric sound of Logic1000. She has discussed her mental health challenges and the juggling of motherhood (they welcomed a daughter in 2022) and her artistic career on social media and in interviews. Poulter is open about these experiences and even co-hosts a Therapy podcast with DJ and presenter Heléna Star. She also organized a day party in Berlin last year for like-minded ravers who prioritize getting a good night’s sleep.
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Logic1000’s first album, titled Mother and released on 22 March through her own label Therapy, has been highly anticipated due to her previous work. Poulter describes it as a tribute to house music and it contains 12 tracks. The lead singles, Promises (featuring Rochelle Jordan) and Self to Blame (featuring Kayla Blackmon), showcase Logic1000’s more refined and pop-influenced sound compared to her previous works.
In other places, the album smoothly transitions between different emotions while maintaining a consistent beat, with each song being unique enough to motivate dancers to use the app Shazam in the nightclub. The feeling of connection through shared experiences can be strongly felt throughout the album, as Poulter expressed to Billboard, “Since becoming a mother, I have a strong sense of being a woman and sisterhood.” The track “Every Lil’,” which features DJ Plead from Melbourne and vocalist MJ Nebreda from Miami, showcases a new and exciting side of Logic1000 with Nebreda’s captivating vocals paired with swinging percussion similar to those of Nicolas Jaar.
It is unusual for dancers to express the chaotic nature of life in such a beautifully uplifting way as Mother does, solidifying Logic1000’s position in the rich history of house music.
During this month, Guardian Australia also heard…
Mildlife – Chorus (1 March)
The renowned jazz group continues to explore the outer reaches of the universe. They incorporate elements of the space age, such as beeps, boops, and ethereal synths, with the glitz and glamour of the disco era.
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This new album from the composer who created the soundtracks for Netflix’s Dark and Ridley Scott’s Raised By Wolves gave me vibes of a fusion between Metallica, John Carpenter, and Hans Zimmer. Their unique styles came together to create a mesmerizing industrial experimental sound.
Good Morning – Good Morning Seven (22 March)
The musical pair from Melbourne marks ten years in the industry with clever, charming, and humble tributes to the joys and struggles of life. In our interview for Headline Act, bandmate Liam Parsons shared, “I’m 30 and I don’t have a backup plan. If this doesn’t succeed, I’m in trouble.”
The Veronicas – Gothic Summer (22 March)
The term “Gothic summer” aptly characterizes the entire body of work by the Veronicas – a bold and vibrant blend of pop and punk that radiates with intensity.
On March 22nd, Kita Alexander released a new single titled “Young in Love”.
We’ve rarely been so spoiled for sugary pop. The ascendant 28-year-old’s debut is a bit King Princess, a bit Dua Lipa, a bit Olivia Rodrigo and a whole lot of fun. Best You Ever Had is a cheerfully spiteful break-up song, complete with disco strings and a very Phil Collins drum beat before the irresistible chorus.
Source: theguardian.com
