SLOT’s new album ‘DRY SWALLOW’ is out
SLOT is the high-energy, dance-punk project of couple Abby Detrich (vocals) and Max Detrich (bass, drum machine), based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Their music is a potent, genre-fusing sound described as gritty but flirty pop songs with a punk, in-your-face delivery, and pumping, heavy, danceable beats. Drawing on dance punk, noise pop, and alt-rock, their sound is rooted in Max's transition from drummer to electronic beats via a Boss DR-5 drum machine, with Abby contributing lyrics and dynamic vocals.
The band's upcoming album is a bold, flirty, punchy, and raw statement, delving into themes of the intersection of performance and sexuality, self-acceptance, and personal reclamation. It was recorded with collaborator Danny Gibney in Harrisonburg, VA, capturing an experimental sound inspired by Y2K media.
SLOT delivers an energetic, bratty, and in-your-face live show, having shared the stage with bands like Brainiac and played festivals like MACROCK. Beyond music, Abby is a floral artist and Max is a graphic designer, and they are both dedicated to progressive community causes in Baltimore.
For Fans Of : Cibo Matto, Sneaks, Pill, The CIA, Nots, Sleigh Bells, Peaches
Marking a landmark milestone as the 70th release on EXAG’ Records (XAG070), Dry Swallow is the self-actualized sophomore album from Baltimore’s premier dance-punk duo, SLOT.
Fueled by the raw energy of Baltimore’s DIY scene, real-life couple Abby and Max Detrich deliver an unfiltered, Y2K-infused blend of heavy industrial drum machine beats, distorted basslines, and fiercely flirty, in-your-face vocal delivery. Recorded with producer Danny Gibney in Harrisonburg, VA, Dry Swallow captures the high-velocity punch of the band's live performances across eight relentless tracks, including the singles "I Like My," "Stuck In Your Head," and "Bad."
A crucial addition to the EXAG’ Records catalog, this press captures the perfect crossover of club-punk rhythms, noise-pop grit, and unapologetic attitude.
XAG070
Release date : September 11, 2026
Recorded by Danny Gibney
Mixed by Danny Gibney
Mastered by Danny Gibney
Artwork by SLOT
Pictures by Max Frost
Tracklist
Jewelry
I Like My
Stuck In Your Head
Yapper
Food
Exit
Dry
Bad
Moving beyond the exploratory phase of their debut, the album is a raw, flirty, and punchy exploration of agency and performance. From the manipulative dynamics of "Jewelry" to the self-empowered "I Like My," the record fuses industrial beats, grunge influences, and Y2K-inspired electronics. Recorded with Danny Gibney, it’s a sonic journey that is as much a political statement as it is a dance floor invitation.
