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SOMA677D
13 Dec 24
Techno
13 Dec 24
Techno
Various
Review: Featuring new and emerging artists, the second volume of Soma's NEU series seeks to deliver uncompromising techno. The contributions from Michel Lauriol and BOHM & The Unborn Child are visceral, peak-time tracks that resound to grinding riffs and relentless percussion. KRISSFA's "Twelve Of Twelve" favours a different approach as intense filters are woven in and out of a dense, Bicknell-style loop. Fans of hypnotic techno will also find much to love here. Against Me's "Waltz In Limbo" is a captivating roller led by detuned synths, while on "Ojo De Dios", Fixeer explores an equally distinctive approach as steely riffs reverberate against a rolling groove and steely hi hats.
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SOMA675D
01 Nov 24
Techno
01 Nov 24
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Arnaud Le Texier returns to Soma with a tough dance floor EP. "Puzzlin" is a peak-time, looped track that centres on a driving rhythm and steely percussion. It's functional, impactful and also distinctive thanks to Le Texier's detailed sound design. "Nocturnal" is in a similar vein, albeit more visceral due to the coruscating riffs that run through the arrangement. On the title track, powerful filters rise up over a hammering rhythm and nickel plated hi hats as he takes the sound explored on "Puzzlin" to its logical conclusion. Rounding off the release, "Tension" resounds to a cacophony of steely percussion and ominous chord builds.
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SOMA672D
16 Aug 24
Techno
16 Aug 24
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Spanish producer RNGD makes his full-release debut on the esteemed Soma label with the impressive "Hardbleep" EP. Following a well-received contribution to the "SOMA NEU Vol. 1" compilation, RNGD showcases his finely honed production skills across five expertly crafted tracks. The EP opens with "R25," a masterclass in building tension. Hypnotic synths weave their magic over a foundation of driving percussion, instantly drawing the listener in. The title track, "Hardbleep," takes things a step further, introducing a heavier low-end that propels the track forward while retaining RNGD's signature hypnotic flair. "Shapeless" injects a dose of grit with its use of harsh stabs that pulsate against the relentless drumbeat. "Immoral" offers a percussive shift, channelling tribal energy with a driving drum workout punctuated by subtle synth hooks that weave throughout the track.
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SOMA670D
26 Jul 24
Techno
26 Jul 24
Techno
Various
Review: NEU is a new series from Soma, which aims to align with the label's vision. Based on this first volume, it sounds like it is effortlessly reflecting this aesthetic. Confluence's "Beyond the Horizon" is a moody dub techno track that sounds close to Slam's own 90s work. Falling Echoes and PTTRNRCRRNT keep hypnosis on the agenda with their tonal, cavernous contributions. Upping the tempo and the intensity levels, RMK's "The Four Horsemen" and System Theory's "27 Miles" are building, jacking techno tracks that crackle with raw analogue energy. In keeping with Soma's own influences, XHEI's "Downtown" is a minimal techno track in the Rob Hood vein.
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SOMA671D
28 Jun 24
Techno
28 Jun 24
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Techno veterans Slam return to their home label Soma with the aptly titled "Wave Expansions EP." This four-track offering showcases their signature sound - stripped-back yet powerful, with a hypnotic quality that pulls you in. The title track sets the stage with trippy, electrified synths that form the driving force of the EP. "Reprove" takes a deep dive, building tension with a gradually intensifying lead synth. Slam's mastery of minimalism shines through on "Retract." This track proves that "less is more" can be just as impactful, delivering a subtle yet undeniably driving energy. The EP closes with "Bleak Runner," a powerful track characterized by dense atmospheric effects layered over a stripped-back yet hard-hitting core.
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SOMA669D
17 May 24
Techno
17 May 24
Techno
Various
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: The Exhibit series aims to showcase emerging artists who operate at the raw end of the techno spectrum. While not a new act, label owners Slam get the ball rolling with their own "Exhibit 3", which revisits the raw, jacking sound of their Snapshots release. EJA's "Detachment Theory" represents a more contemporary take on underground techno. Led by a pumping, heads-down groove and relentless, doubled-up claps, it also features mysterious synth builds. Similarly atmospheric sounds inhabit Skjöld's "Stearic Acid" - but on this occasion, they are woven into a stripped back, percussive groove. Favouring a more abrasive direction, ANNĒ's "Keinlicht" revolves around a visceral rhythm and ominous synth lines, echoing vintage Steve Bicknell.
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SOMA662D
22 Mar 24
Techno
22 Mar 24
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Soma opens its 2024 account with a heads-down debut EP from Diego Oroquieta. "Sabor Mango" starts the release in hypnotic mode, as wave upon wave of chords build and ebb over a dense, rolling groove. "Vaguada Costera" follows in a similar vein, with intense, layered textures unravelling over a slamming rhythm. In contrast, "Jinete sin Cabeza" focuses on a stripped back approach, as Oroquieta drops a driving, metallic rhythm. Rounding off the release in style is "Cuerpo Endomorfo". Centred on tough drums and a relentless groove, augmented by dramatic drops, this combination makes for a lean and highly effective club techno track.
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SOMA 663D
09 Feb 24
Techno
09 Feb 24
Techno
Review: Soma's Collective Process is designed to connect the dots between modern techno's disparate sounds. The tenth edition of the series achieves this feat in style. Aida Arko's "Just One Dream" resounds to a hammering rhythm and hypnotic, textured swirls. Farnaz' contribution, "Surrounded By Fascination" may unfolds to a frenetic pace but it is also musical, thanks to the use of building chords. On "Inner Movements", Fixon & Pushmann deliver a lean, drum-heavy groove that builds and drops seductively thanks to the use of tripped out tones and coruscating riffs. And last but by no means least is the funk bass-led of Philippe Petit's "Evolution".
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SOMA 661D
08 Dec 23
Techno
08 Dec 23
Techno
Various
Review: Like its predecessor, the second volume of Exhibit shines a light on tough, hypnotic techno. Diego Oroquieta's "Friccion" captures the more atmospheric end of this dance floor-focused sound, as wave upon wave of tones build over a rolling groove. A similar approach is audible on Paula Koski's "Fever Coat". Led by doubled-up claps and a steely rhythm, Koski weaves in hypnotic bleeps - the end result is not radically dissimilar to vintage Function. The compilation also showcases a more percussive style. Audible on Michel Lauriola's drum-heavy "Intuition", it finds its fullest expression on the hard-edged loops of Klint's peak-time banger, "The Encounter".
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SOMA 660D
24 Nov 23
Techno
24 Nov 23
Techno
Various
Review: The ninth volume of Collective Process sees Soma bring together new, exciting talent from across the spectrum. BENKLIFA's "Double Sektion" is a barrelling percussive techno track. Led by cavernous kicks and featuring coruscating riffs, it's brilliantly executed peak-time material. Oliver Deutschmann's "Sonntags Im Studio" follows in a similar, slightly more restrained vein, as heavy drums power a linear arrangement. There are some exceptions to this approach - Mist Gasp's "Unclear Skies" is a murky, dense affair and End Train's "Capacity" is an evocative dub techno jam with robotic vocals - but as the intense, splintered rhythm and looped vocal sample of Orion's "Hollow Cause" demonstrate, the main focus of this ninth edition is hard-hitting club techno.
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SOMA 657D
13 Oct 23
Techno
13 Oct 23
Techno
Various
Review: The eighth volume of Collective Process sees Soma bring together some of techno's finest new talent. Auspex gets the compilation off to a frenetic start on "Sediment". Joining the dots between ghetto and looped techno, it's a tough, effective track. Dolby D & MarAxe's "Combat Kalimba" inhabits a similar space. On this occasion however, the focus is on dense, steely percussion and dense drums. On "Bipping", Elyas & Anta further up the pace with a lean, jacking rhythm. It's not all high-speed thrills though. Rey Brennan's "My Brain Is Mush" is a hypnotic tribal workout, while on "Beskar", Janein conjures up layered dub textures.
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SOMA 654D
25 Aug 23
Techno
25 Aug 23
Techno
Review: Soma continues to support underground music, and the latest artist to feature on the storied label is Ear To Ground boss Gareth Wild. "Deviance Is Bliss (2023 Re-Edit)" is built on hammering kicks and tribal percussion, but it's all about the dramatic synth line that floats through the arrangement. The title track is a more heads-down affair, as Wild drops murky sequences over a steely rhythm. "Ambush" is based on a rolling groove and features a dramatic filter that calls to mind the mood of Envoy's Soma classic "Dark Manoeuvres". On "Tangled Thorns", Wild opts for a more intense approach as jittery sound scapes are conjured up over pounding drums.
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SOMA 651D
14 Jul 23
Techno
14 Jul 23
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Non Reversible follows 2020's Extinction release on Soma with this fine purist techno EP. "Resolute" is a looped groove, featuring dense filters and clicking percussion. On "Disordine", Non Reversible also follows a repetitive approach - this time the rhythm is more sparse and angular with steely percussion hitting hard on each bar. "Plurality" continues this theme, with a focus on a firing groove and filtered organ riffs that swirl in with menace. Meanwhile, "Darshan" sees Non Reversible drop another looped techno groove - on this occasion, it's a rolling affair that resounds to incessant, building filters. If you are looking for a release that realises the spirit of 90s techno in a contemporary approach, your search is over.
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SOMA 649D
26 May 23
Techno
26 May 23
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Lewis Fautzi, a prominent figure in the Portuguese techno scene, returns to Soma with his latest EP, 'Properties Specifications'. Having been a mainstay on the Soma roster for a decade, Fautzi has made a name for himself as one of techno's most recognizable acts, with a sound that has evolved over the years while remaining fresh and modern. The EP opens with 'Density', a visceral and hypnotic track that builds with electric synth hooks and subtle drive. 'Severity' takes things down a dark and hypnotic path, guided by polyrhythmic percussion and a pulsating groove. 'Malleability' showcases Fautzi's control over specific elements, creating new depths of rhythm through the track. Finally, 'Tension' closes out the EP with an emphatic bang, featuring thumping low end, crisp percussion, twisted synths, and dark atmospheres. Soma, the titanic Scottish techno label, continues to impress with their consistent output, and Lewis Fautzi's EP is no exception.
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SOMA647D
12 May 23
Techno
12 May 23
Techno
Review: Soma welcomes back ANNE, a promising Greek producer, for her debut solo release on the label, the Blossom Tool EP. Since featuring on a Soma Collective Process VA, ANNE's career has been flourishing, with numerous releases on renowned imprints and a busy DJ schedule around the world. With her latest EP, ANNE continues to develop her signature style of deep, groove-focused techno. The EP opens with the title track, Blossom Tool, a catchy and minimalistic composition featuring a contagious beat and understated synth work. Cardigan picks up the tempo but maintains the focus on driving, deep drums and expertly-crafted percussive elements. The aptly-named Hideous is a trippy and hypnotic track that showcases ANNE's skillful use of raw grooves and subtle, sweeping pads. The EP closes with Off Grid, which draws inspiration from early hard groove and combines driving basslines, funky percussion, and clever synth hooks for a fantastic finish.
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SOMA648D
28 Apr 23
Techno
28 Apr 23
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: After his own Children Of Tomorrow label, Soma is fast becoming the default platform for Arnaud Le Texier. On Elements, he shows why Slam's imprint keeps releasing his music. The title track is a hypnotic roller, with ghostly synths woven into the tribal drums. "Polarisation" is more visceral, with Le Texier fusing noisy riffs with utilitarian hi hats and a driving rhythm. "Assign" maintains this intensity level as he drops a bruising drum track, while the ironically named "Be Gentle" follows a similar path. Building on the approach used on "Assign", he copper-fastens nickel-plated percussion to the driving rhythm, rounding off this release in fine, banging style.
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SOMA 638D
28 Nov 22
Techno
28 Nov 22
Techno
