Feature: They Call Me Max Decodes “Algorithms”
Credit: Photo by Emma Hiley
What was the creative process like for this particular single?
This single was quite sporadic in terms of the process. Some stuff was a little more drawn out but then some other moments were quite spontaneous; we recorded Cello only a week or so before it was mastered, whereas the drums were done months before! All were recorded at Start Small Studios in Leyton, East London.
How did you approach the arrangement and composition of the music for "Algorithms?"
I feel like this all happened quite naturally. In terms of the structure, the song is fairly regular and quite simple, so we weren't trying to reinvent the wheel in terms of the composition. It all just flowed quite naturally from the initial chord progression, which I happened upon a while ago.
Is there a particular message or theme you hope listeners take away from this single?
“Algorithms” is a commentary on modern society, and explores the complexities of living in an increasingly digital world, where algorithms, analytics, and virtual interactions govern much of our daily lives. The lyrics dive into the psychological impact of this shift, posing questions about what we might be losing in our transition away from the nature.
Can you tell us more about you as a band?
There are 5 of us at the moment, and in a very London manner, we're all from all over the place. Our bassist is from Turkey, Synth player from Ukraine, Guitarist from Isle of White and our drummer from the most exotic of all - Essex! We try and practice every week so I feel we're best at unpacking our sound in a live environment as we explore a fusion of multiple genres and styles.
Can you share a special moment when you felt a deep connection with the audience?
I think our best audience connection has been from the release of our last single earlier this year, It's Nothing. The love we received from that really made us feel like we had pulled something off!