Episode 126: Hammok Interview with Ole Benjamin (Bass) and Tobias (Guitars and Vocals)

Hammok is the trio of vocalist/guitarist Tobias Osland, drummer Ferdinand Aasheim, and bassist Ole Benjamin Thomassen. 'When Does This Place Become Our Scene' is driven by their idiosyncratic blend of pop production and the vivacious energy of hardcore. Throughout, experimental textures fully blossom, placing them on the vanguard of forward-thinking punk. It ranges from tongue-in-cheek ragers to tracks that blend caustic tones with their love for emo and indie. “Blast Off (Blast Off) Blast Off” is an album standout, and was the first skeleton key that Tobias Osland wrote by accident. It seemed to arrive out of nowhere, and within a few hours he had a complete demo, driven by a new approach to his guitar-playing — a lacerating lead part that sounds like computers sputtering to life. A strange, alien sound, you could be forgiven for mistaking it for a synth instead of a guitar. I got to sit down with members Ole Benjamin (bass) and Tobias (Guitars and Vocals) where we talked about the recording process for the bands new album, 'When Does This Place Become Our Scene', the filming for the bands music video, 'The Scene', and what the music scene is like in Norway. With great stories, chats and banter this is not one to be missed. Avalible on all streaming platforms. Check out Hammok here: https://www.instagram.com/hammokband/?hl=en Track Played, 'Blast Off', ©️ all rights reserved Hammok Edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast. Like, subscribe and always support the scene. Horns up and stay safe 🤘🤘 The Smashing Skull Sessions: https://www.instagram.com/thesmashingskullsessions/