Interview with Skloss

Sound rituals, darkness and volume from the stage.

Closing 2025 we had a conversation with Sklossproject led by Karen Skloss and Sandy Carsonwhose music moves between ritual intensity, the weight of noise rock and a deeply atmospheric sensitivity. During their visit to Mexico City, the band told us about their most recent album The Pattern Speaksthe process behind their sound and what's coming for the future.

Indie Rocks!: Thank you very much for your time and welcome to Mexico. How do you feel about your time in Mexico City? Have you had the opportunity to tour the city, discover new places or find inspiration for music?

Skloss: It's been an incredible time. Yesterday we were here at noon with Jorgewho took us around the city. We visit a great record store in Rome, full of old radios, and tomorrow we go to Puebla and probably Guadalajara before returning. Everyone has been very friendly; I love the place and I don't mind doing interviews here at all.

GO!: What can you tell us about your latest album The Pattern Speaks? We are interested in knowing what the recording process was like and the story behind the cover.

S: It all started with a live EP that sold out very quickly, so we decided to record those songs in a more complete and rich way. We found an incredible engineer—who is also a drummer—and who has worked with bands like The Sonics and in projects in El Paso. He understands perfectly how the band works. We used a new study to test its capabilities; We were the first to record there. We captured everything live as a duo, with a multi-sheet sound but with very few overdubs, making the most of the drums.

S: The engineer also collaborated on the cover, almost as a silent member of the band. A lifelong friend of mine, who mixed the album and also makes visuals for videos—in addition to being a skater quite recognized—, created this image of a black crow emerging from the air, something that always attracted me a lot. We didn't have a title yet, but it fit perfectly. He had already done the cover of our previous EP and has worked with jacob of Convergeso everything feels connected, like it's part of the band.

GO!: What can audiences expect from a Skloss live show? Are there any surprises prepared for the stage?

S: It is always an eye-opening experience. We don't forget that we are playing on stage, but we try to create a lively area where everyone comes together. The songs work like spells—inspired by ideas from Thomas— and they have a progression that feels like a journey.

S: The whole show builds towards a climax, like a dark and heavy sound bath, not at all hippie. I'm very excited to play live; Let's see it tonight.

GO!: In closing, what can we expect from Skloss in the coming year? We saw some shows announced online, are you working on new music?

S: We are collaborating with a friend who does dub reggae on one of our songs. We already have almost half an album ready to record after an extensive tour of Europe and the UK throughout the summer. We had so much fun in Mexico that I wouldn't be surprised to return soon — it's not that far away. We hope to do more shows here.

GO!: And finally, describe Skloss in three words.

S: Space, margin, volume… darkness. Well, two words are enough.