THOMM — the underground alter ego of Dutch powerhouse duo Blasterjaxx opens up about artistic shift and the release ‘Satisfy’ on Reinier Zonneveld’s iconic label Filth On Acid. For the past 14 years, Blasterjaxx have been crafting an enormous vault of music that never left the studio walls, tracks that felt too underground, too experimental, or simply too different from what the world expected from them. Under the THOMM alias, Thom steps into a darker, more unconventional sonic universe — one driven by pure inspiration and the joy of creative freedom. No expectations, no boundaries, no fear. Now, he is ready to reveal a completely new spectrum of the Blasterjaxx identity.
Interview With THOMM:
Hi Thom, thanks for your time with LoudLife! Under your new alias THOMM, you’re diving deep into the darker, harder side of electronic music. What inspired you to create this project?
I’ve been working in electronic music for almost twenty years. I started young and explored many genres before we broke through with Blasterjaxx around 2010. I’ve never felt tied to a single lane; Idir and I always enjoyed blending sounds that normally don’t belong together.
Over the years we created a large number of tracks that didn’t fit the Blasterjaxx direction. Many of them were considered too underground at the time. Meanwhile, techno was rising in tempo and intensity, rave energy was resurfacing, and I felt a strong urge to dive into something unknown.
From spring 2024 to 2025 I focused on stripping away the Blasterjaxx DNA from my productions. That process was far more difficult than expected. I made a huge amount of music and selected a few ideas that felt like the right foundation for THOMM. At the end of 2024 we released “The Unknown” on Reinier Zonneveld’s Filth On Acid. Playing those early tracks live gave me the direction I needed.
Most importantly, THOMM brought back a feeling of freedom. It challenged my creativity in a completely new way after more than a decade of a very defined sound.
You’ve released “Satisfy” on Reinier Zonneveld’s Filth On Acid. How did this collaboration come about?
“Satisfy” was one of the first tracks I finished for THOMM. It stayed unreleased for a year because I wasn’t sure how the scene would respond to it. Eventually I sent Reinier a pack of demos and “Satisfy” was one of the tracks he immediately connected with. That’s how the collaboration started.
How have Blasterjaxx fans reacted to this new side of you?
The response has been surprisingly supportive. Especially from the day-one fans who have followed our musical journey from the beginning. People evolve in their music taste—just like we do—and for many listeners THOMM feels like an exciting and natural extension.
How would you describe the difference between Blasterjaxx fans and THOMM fans in terms of energy, vibe, or mindset?
THOMM fans seem more connected to the underground part of dance music. They dig for tracks, they want drive and groove, and they enjoy losing themselves on the dancefloor rather than singing along to well-known vocal hooks. The energy is more hypnotic and deeper in a way.
What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned from the Blasterjaxx journey that you’re now applying to THOMM?
To follow my musical instinct. With THOMM I feel much more open and experimental in the studio. It’s like a laboratory where anything can happen—different arrangements, unexpected vocal ideas, new sound design approaches. That sense of freedom is what drives the project.
Another important aspect is the feeling of starting from zero again. Every bit of progress feels meaningful. It reminds me of the excitement I felt when I first started making music.
If you could collaborate with any techno artist right now, who would it be and why?
We already have a few collaborations in the works, but there are several artists I want to highlight. BYØRN is one of them. His mixdowns are incredibly tight, and I was surprised to learn he also works in FL Studio. I also have a lot of respect for Wehbba, LUSU, Amelie Lens and AKKI. I really enjoy the musical direction they’re exploring at the moment.
Can we expect more releases from THOMM soon? Maybe even a full EP or live-set concept?
Absolutely. We just signed another track to Filth On Acid, there’s a big remix coming up, and after that we’ll start releasing on our own label, Sixty9. Last year was relatively quiet, but after “Satisfy” we’re ready to push things forward.
