Swim Deep: “We wanted to make a modern day ‘Screamadelica’”

In the new, September issue of DIY (out Friday 11th September), Swim Deep say they wanted to make a “modern day” take on Primal Scream’s ‘Screamadelica’ with their second LP ‘Mothers’.

Speaking to Jamie Milton, Austin Williams says the intention behind ‘Mothers’ was to create “something that pushed the boundaries of electronic music and rock ‘n roll”.

“The spirit’s still alive, you just have to rekindle it in some way. It’ll always be there bubbling away. You have to give it some life for people to get warm off it. Or whatever,” he adds.

In the same interview, Williams and keyboardist James Balmont talk about studio madness and how they wanted to make their synths sound “purple”, as well as replicating the “sound of a black hole”.

As a full outfit, the whole band seem settled into their new skin, even though they’re more than aware of ‘Mothers’’ giant leap of faith. “I feel so much older than I did back then,” says bassist Cavan McCarthy, describing the days when they’d record in drummer Zachary Robinson’s shed. “It feels like a lifetime ago.”

Swim Deep will release their new album ‘Mothers’ on 18th September via Chess Club / RCA.

Read the full interview the September 2015 issue of DIY, out Friday 11th September. Pre-order a copy below.