Lifelong friends Tei and Ex are salarymen by day and Klerm Samakom by night. After years of juggling the demands of work and melodies, the optimistic duo finally present their debut self-titled album, Klerm Samakom.

BK: Why Klerm Samakom?

Ex: We want those who listen to our music to klerm (be lost in) with the songs.
Tei: We used to be Pahi Trio! At first, we used to be a trio but the other member left. We dusted off and developed the songs we’ve composed together since back in high school and sent a demo to Fine Tunes. They liked our songs, so here we are.

BK: How would you describe your music?

Tei: Our songs are positive and optimistic. It’d be great if our songs could cheer the fans up when they are sad or heartbroken, that our songs could lighten up their blue days.

BK: How do you think your songwriting has changed since high school to now?

Tei: Before, we were pretty straight-forward and narrative. But now, we know how to convey the message and I think our songs now are more harmonious and balanced.
Ex: We grow with our songs. Writing songs makes us talk and discuss new ideas. It makes us understand ourselves and others better.

BK: What is your favorite song on the album?

Ex: “Mai Haang.” It’s the song that I wrote especially for my girlfriend. With both my full-time job and making the album, I hardly had time for her, so I wrote this song to tell her that even though we don’t see each other that much now, she shouldn’t be sad because I always miss her.
BK: Is it difficult juggling day and night jobs?
Tei: Not really. Ex is a risk management manager, while I work in an advertising agency. Our jobs may seem to be the total opposite to an artist, but we are lucky that our colleagues understand and support us. Plus, I get to exercise both the creative and logical sides of my brain.
Ex: The mobile phone is my best friend. Whenever anything pops up in my mind, I record it on the phone.

BK: What do you expect from the album?

Tei: From what I’ve seen, popularity hasn’t yet translated into album sales. So I’m glad if the fans simply love our songs.
Ex: We spent three years working on this album, but it lasts only 45 minutes. Nuttaporn Srisirirungsimakul