Heroes speak fast

Splitterkor Rekords Dziwko, or SKRD, is for speedlovers a legendary name. This label makes speedcore lovers from all across the world excited, and also ourselves. So let’s hear how they got to where they are now. In this interview, Loffciamcore and the rest of the SKRD delegation give you an insight about how they became the names they are today.

Can you guys introduce yourselves?

LC: Hey, my name is Jakub, aka Loffciamcore. I started making music in 2006 when I was 16 years old. But, I consider the year 2008 as the birth of the Loffciamcore project. I currently live near the Polish sea and just enjoy life in peace.

TR: I’m TommY RuleZ, a 45-year old producer, music lover, collector, and a living library of core music. If someone doesn't recognize me from my productions, then 100% recognizes me from Discogs. I've be adding, updating and fixing core stuff on Discogs for 20 years.

DB: I’m Diabarha, I’m 30 years old and I’m a producer, drawing artist, and programmer. I like all harder and darker sounds, and art that isn't just "pretty" but also touches the inner you.

LD: And I’m LDK. I’m a DJ and producer from Łódź. People call me “Łysy z SKRD”, “LDK”, but most often just "LuDek". By profession, I'm a chef who eats fast food at speedcore tempo.

How did you get started in the world of hardcore/speedcore?

LD: My adventure with hardcore/speedcore started back in school, when everyone was listening to mainstream stuff. I did the opposite just to spite them. Today, thanks to this music, I have a wonderful wife and I'm father of two sons.

TR: I'm in core music from early 90's, but I’m an active producer for about 18 years. I remember the very early 90's times when I hear my first release from Industrial Strenght. Right after that I started to listen a lof of Mokum, Ruffneck, and Cenobite. After that, I found the German Terrordromes and that's what started my journey with extreme music.

LC: Music has accompanied me for as long as I can remember. I’m the kind of person who can find something nice for myself in any genre of music. Even though I'm calm and composed, when someone gets to know me better, they know what's going on inside of me. Yeah now we talk about dark humor, extreme, crazy and fucked up things - but in a good way haha. Therefore, from a really early age I was looking for that things in music and I found some interesting genres, included core type stuff.

DB: I was mostly involved by hardstyle in the late 2000s, from the Internet. Back then I wanted to see what's the fastest genre, and learned about speedcore this way. I produce since 2010 and I release my tracks on SKRD since 2012.

Can you tell us a little more about the speedcore scene in your home country?

LD: I think the speedcore scene in Poland is currently living its second youth, and our crew is the best example of that.

DB: In general, things go quiet. Then they get reborn, as a part of a natural cycle. After years of silence, we're doing our part of bringing it back to life.

LC: The Polish speedcore scene has really talented producers. Most of them are supported by SKRD in the form of releasing music, organizing events and just building good relationships with others, motivation and support in technical matters related to music production. These actions set people together and make the speedcore scene in Poland bigger and cooler.

TR: SKRD is now the biggest team in the Polish speedcore scene. There's also teams like terrorcore.pl or Warsaw Speedcore. And of course we can't forget about the non-active KTS or Defend.

DB: Mentioned KTS - from my hometown - they were true legends back in the days. Too bad I had no opportunity to see their events live, and I hope they return one day.

LC: There are also a few less active teams in Poland, but the real future of the Polish scene is in young producers who independently post their tracks on platforms such as Soundcloud.

How did SKRD came alive?

LC: As I already mentioned, I like music and I like to create my own things. I knew I was "different" enough to make music in my own style. So, in 2008, I start to do music under the Loffciamcore project, but that’s not all. In 2008 I also create my first label called SmokeSkull Records, because I knew there were more people like me and it was worth creating the Polish core scene in a different, interesting way. With this label I learned how everything should work. It took two years and I got to know more about how to lead the label. And after two years, I want to re-enter the scene with the new label on higher level. That’s why in 2010 I create SKRD.

The main reason why SKRD was created is to support and create the underground core scene in Poland and now, also all around the world.

What makes SKRD so unique?

TR: SKRD is unique, because we teamed up together the best Polish extreme producers. Everyone has their own unique style and that makes SKRD so beautiful.

LC: People who, even though they create a similar genre of music, do it in their own unique style. For example: years ago, as you may know, I created the polcore genre. Today it is so popular that other producers reproduce it. But everyone knows where it comes from and they connect it with SKRD.

DB: I think it's the activity on the live scene and specific mix of different styles, but also persistence and perseverance in releasing new stuff.

LC: There are more similar examples related. We just create the scene our way.

LD: Going to parties together, being open to innovation, we’re all friends. We’ve built a speedcore family, and it’s not just about the music that connects us.

Can you tell more about the recently released SKRD4EVER?

LC: If you’re asking about a new catalog called SKRDIGI. We ended the previous SKRD catalog with album number 150 and now we have started a new one. We did it because we wanted to change the way of releasing music and switch to Bandcamp. Now we have more formats of tracks available, we pay more attention to the quality of the tracks etc. We also do a little rebranding, because not only we create new catalog, we also start to use SKRD4EVER instead SKRD. All this is another stage of reaching a higher level in creating a label. The main goal remained the same, to support and create underground core scene in Poland and all around the world. But now, we do this better, with a higher quality that reaches the today’s standard.

Do you guys often play outside of Poland an if so, what’s your favourite location to play?

DB: It happened a few times. Mostly in Germany on parties like Project Speedcore Dungeon, Legion of Speedcore, and Planet of DRRR. I'd love to play in the US or Japan one day, if the finances allow that.

TR: My favorite place I played in Poland is Łódź. Outside Poland, my greatest memories are from Berlin - Kopi and Kili.

LD: I’ve had the chance to play in places like the Netherlands, Germany, England, and Japan. But my favorite place will always be my hometown Łódź.

LC: I played in many cities in Poland, the Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands, and Japan. But places don't make a party, people do. Party with nice people it's the best thing that can happen to you and only then it is possible to create best vibe between producers and party people, and just make party place so awesome.

Did you already knew about Speedcore Italia before this booking at Nekrosystem’s Forbidden Zone 2?

LC: Of course yeah. I live for music, so I know everything from the core world 5 minutes after it is created haha.

TR: I already listen to Speedcore Italia since the moment it was created!

LD: Yes, of course. I often play tracks during my sets that are released at Speedcore Italia.

DB: I didn’t know much about it yet, but yes I have heard of it before. Mostly by artists like Komprex, Mr.Q8, and Lysergide. I also had the opportunity to meet Reaktor-TH from Norway and heard the name a lot of times on social media.

What do you think about the concept of Nekrosystem’s Forbidden Zone 2?

TR: Great concept. Three scenes, full of great extreme producers. Love it!

LD: I think it’s a brilliant idea to combine so many styles at one event. A huge lineup and a location close to Belgium and the Netherlands will make it a true celebration for the soldiers of hardcore.

DB: The city is accessible for many fans from all over Europe, and trying something new (like different styles) to me it's also a great opportunity.

LC: When it comes to the idea of combining genres, this is a step in a very good direction. I hope this idea will develop even more in the future and connect REALLY different genres in the same party.

What would you hope to accomplish with SKRD in the near future?

LC: It's been the same for years. Release music and motivate others to create new tracks. Because, as we know, everyone likes to listen something new from the music genre they love. Organize a SKRD party from time to time to have a nice time with friends and also make new friends too. Just support the scene and create good memories.

TR: SKRD is for me like a second family. I don't expect anything but a lot of great parties and a nice time spending with my friends.

DB: For me, I think it would great just to stay here where we are. But of course, I’m open to other events and projects. Nothing more.

LD: I hope that thanks to SKRD I’ll finally grow a bit more hair on my head, and my music will become #1 on the MTV charts haha.

What can people that haven’t heard your kind of music expect during your set?

LC: I can play everything. From polcore, breakcore and mashcore stuff to depressive terror, speedcore, and extratone. I like to combine all worlds very often. So I might play half seriously and half for fun, time to find out.

TR: In my set, you can hear a lot of melodic speedcore, some gabber influences and extreme finishes.

DB: Less happiness, more truth in songs. If someone wants a realistic story, dark and depressing instrumentals dressed up in fast kicks, I bid you welcome.

LD: In my set at Forbidden Zone 2, you can expect a war of BPMs, within a rhythmic chaos with elements of noise and amen. All intertwined with classics of Polish speedcore featuring beautiful vulgarities.

Why should people come to this event?

LC: To create cool memories with people with the same music taste as you do.

TR: If you look at this lineup, the question would be why you should NOT go.

DB: Because life is too short and it would be a shame not to witness such an event.

LD: Because the lineup, sound system, and vibe will be KURWA ZAJEBISTY (fucking awesome, red.). You must be there and feel your bones breaking while you beg for more, trust me.

Any last words to end this interview with?

LC: Come on, come to the party and eat some Italian pizza with me.

TR: I hope everyone will survive this music earthquake.

DB: Let the audio ghosts speak.

LD: Be hard or die, go speed or go home, can't stop extratone, MORE TERROR MORE SPEEDCORE, and STAY UNDERGROUND 4 EVER.

A massive thanks to all the SKRD-crew. So what are you waiting for? Witness this total clash and be the the 22^nd of November. Tickets available at our website.