In various roles such as tastemakers, DJs, producers, and sound engineers, dance music relies heavily on the contributions of women across generations, which are vital to its modern form.
However, these experiences come with their challenges. In conjunction with International Women’s Day, CLASH and AlphaTheta have collaborated to highlight mothers in music, showcasing their lives and encouraging discussions within club culture.
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Logic1000 has undergone significant changes. From her teenage years in Sydney, Australia, to her current residence in Berlin, a hub for techno, her journey has remained somewhat steady. Recently, though, the producer, whose real name is Samantha Poulter, experienced the most profound change of all: becoming a mother.
“I feel like I’m much more aware as a parent,” she shares with CLASH via Zoom. “Before, I felt like I was just going through life on autopilot. Now, I have a profound sense of care and responsibility.”
This life-altering experience of motherhood comes at a time marked by troubling news; just days before our conversation, a divisive German election occurred, with far-right factions gaining strength. “There’s been a shift in me,” she notes. “Motherhood has opened my heart in ways I can hardly articulate. I now experience deep emotions and fully embrace them.”
“It’s really making me reconsider my daily interactions, and how my approach to parenting can be quite radical. I want to raise a person who positively impacts the world.”
The change in her emotional landscape has also influenced her creative process significantly. Her debut album 'Mother' reflects this evolution, which is evident in her upcoming contribution to the DJ Kicks series. Shifting away from high-energy club tracks, she now favors slow, intricate audio compositions.
“Becoming a mother has contributed to how my sound is evolving,” she says, “but I’m also enjoying making this kind of music a lot more!” A big admirer of the DJ-Kicks series, Logic1000 looks to Moodymann’s influential installment as a key inspiration. “It’s such an iconic project! Just looking at all the artists who have been a part of it before me is an incredible honor.”
“It’s entirely self-indulgent,” she laughs. “As a DJ, different cities draw me to various sounds, but for something like this, it has to be global. You can’t just adapt; you must look within… and ask yourself, what do I want to express? The outcome reflects what I’ve been listening to since becoming a parent.”
“It feels like a huge risk for me,” she admits. “I don’t really know how it will be received. I’m thrilled with how it turned out, and all I can hope is that others find joy in it!”
Practically, Logic1000 is fortunate that her co-producer is also her life partner – her husband, Tom McAlister. This allows them to share parenting and studio responsibilities, but she has noticed significant changes in how she approaches her creative work. “I have far less time,” she says. “I felt almost overwhelmed by the amount of time I had before becoming a mother, and then suddenly, I found myself with hardly any time at all. In that respect, I’ve become more effective with the limited time I do have.
Chuckling, she adds that she’s now more instinctual in her decisions, “not overthinking things! I’m very decisive. It’s like, I know what I want. Let’s do it!”
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Scheduled for release on March 28th, the new mix is part of a flurry of activity from Logic1000. Always creative and eager for fresh challenges, she remains mindful of the pressures artists face in club culture – the need to be present and visible can sometimes be harmful. “For mothers, we need to alleviate the pressure to bounce back quickly,” she says. “I wish I had given myself a year to bond with my baby, connect with my new self and family dynamic, and just… slow down.”
“Part of my early return to performing was out of excitement,” she recalls. “I wanted to get back out there and hold on to what I had. In hindsight, I wish I had taken a break… because I ended up needing to take a whole year off due to burnout.” Refreshingly open, Logic1000 delves into these matters in her podcast series, Therapy. Co-hosted with Heléna Star, they have welcomed numerous female guests to discuss club culture, mental health, and, importantly, motherhood. This conversation is timely, as AlphaTheta reports a rise in tech sales among women. However, a significant gender gap persists, especially concerning the number of bookings available to female DJs and the fees club promoters offer compared to their male counterparts.
“I see motherhood in club culture becoming more visible, which is great,” Logic1000 comments. “It’s fantastic. It’s the change we all needed, and I’m glad we’ve reached
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