SLAPPER

SLAPPER is a musical project blending electronica, synthpop, melodic techno and trance to create a sound that’s both sensible and nostalgic. The project was started back in the late '90s in Bucharest with Claudiu-Gabriel Tache as the only member (synthesizer, programming). After 2005, SLAPPER became a regular presence as a DJ in clubs from Bucharest (Indie, Kulturhaus, Club A, IO Cafee, Oldies, Damage, Sinners, Hybrid, Surubelnita, Deeper). The most notable appearances are as an opener for Alphaville's concert @ Arenele Romane (2008) and De/Vision's concert @ Silver Church (2010). After a six year break, SLAPPER released a new album in December 2023 called "Music Box Memories". The album is more synthwave-oriented and features singles like "Neptune", "Waves" and "Venus at Midnight". “Mirrors” (2024) captures themes of love, anxiety and depression with catchy melodies. Drawing inspiration from artists like Jean-Michel Jarre, Kraftwerk, Pet Shop Boys, Depeche Mode, Robert Miles, Moby or Chicane, each track serves as a mirror—a space for listeners to confront and embrace their own emotions, vulnerabilities and triumphs. The latest release - "Hope" (2025) - is an emotional exploration of fear, love, pain, and the healing that rises after the storm. Every track is crafted with atmospheric textures, analog warmth, and melodic intensity, forming a cohesive narrative of renewal.