Funk D’Void and Sian are on top of their game yet again as they hit the ears of their fans with this enticing release. This is the fourth time they have collaborated on Soma, with releases proving to be consistent and innovatively original. The irresistible blend of Funk D’Void’s old school experience and Sian’s multi-cultured and well travelled upbringing creates a unique style of music production, which is ever-growing in popularity with the Soma fans.

The critically acclaimed previous releases from the guys were almost teasing in nature by only offering two tracks on each. This clever tactic left fans screaming for more and they will not be disappointed with this latest offering. The duo have built on the hype created by A Raven Wheeling Overhead and A Wasp In A Wig to pulsating effect with the hypnotic Bearded Child and gripping track Veins.

The outstanding title track creates an unusual and very intriguing mood from the beginning. The angry sounding bass pulses through the intro with purpose and is complimented by the addictive percussion. Filtered hi-hats almost seem to test the water for what is to come in the rest of the track. A new distorted bass effect appears and with its low octave siren like sound, keeps the brilliantly unsettling mood moving forward. This sublimely produced and enslaving piece of music continues to build and drop perfectly throughout the duration, highlighting the darkness this pair are truly capable of.

The exciting dark tension from Bearded Child is continued in the release with the throbbing, underground piece, Veins. The fierce modulated bass synths seem to swagger through the track with complete ownership becoming a compelling part of the song. Funk & Sian have kept to their outstanding reputation for amazing, high quality production, which keep fans going at clubs all over the world.

"69" Remixed is OUT NOW! Featuring a brand new interpretation from Mr Mckay and the winners of the FOEM competition: Kevin Roux & Arvid, Steve Banks and Hall North.

SLAM's boys are back with this outstanding interpretation of "Cry", exclusively on Beatport

After last year's beautifully crafted Tijuana EP, Gary Beck returns to Soma Records to release the eagerly anticipated Enough Talk//Fereneze EP. These two tracks are guaranteed to damage any dance floor they are unleashed on.

SATURDAY
11:30 - 13.15 Greg Wilson
13:15 - 13:45 Hilltop Hoodz (live)
13:45 - 15:00 DJ Yoda
15:00 - 16:00 Four Tet (live)
16:00 - 16:40 D12 (live)
16:40 - 17:40 Paul Ritch (live)
17:40 - 19:00 Adam Beyer
19:00 - 20:15 Fake Blood
20:15 - 21:30 Erol Alkan
21:30 - 23:00 Carl Cox

SUNDAY
11:30 - 12:30 Gary Beck
12:30 - 13:00 Harvey McKay (live)
13:00 - 14:30 Pan-Pot
14:30 - 16:00 Andrew Weatherall & Ivan Smagghe
16:00 - 16:45 Tricky (live)
16:45 - 18:00 Crookers
18:00 - 19:20 Dubfire
19:20 - 20:50 Sven Vath
20:50 - 21:55 Slam
21:55 - 23:00 Plastikman (live)

Buy it digitally here:
http://www.somarecords.com/shop/music/soma_285d/

Also, 12" available from the 28th June:
http://www.somarecords.com/music/soma_285/


The long-awaited second instalment of Samuel L Session’s Can You Relate Remixes is finally ready to hit the floors. A full year after part one of the remix packages was released, Joris Voorn, Slam & Anja Schneider bring a plethora of Techno to the table in part 2.
Joris Voorn delivers an outstanding remix in his own archetypical styling. Combining luscious groove with jacking percussion, Joris heads straight to the floor. Slices of the vocal are used rhythmically throughout the track as the off-beat bass drives deep. The now infamous vocal appears at the break, laden with dizzying pan effects, filtered hi-hats and Samuel’s pitch-oscillated synth. Joris is at the top of his game on this release.
Slam’s vocal mix of the Can You Relate track was released first time around and caused raucous reactions on dance-floors the world over. Here, Stuart and Orde’s Dub will no doubt have the same affect!
Anja Schneider turns in 2 dazzling remixes of Samuel’s original, Can You Relate. The first keeps the tempo up, but takes the lights down - a dark and brooding track creeps out from the Mobilee boss’ shadow. Her second remix, Out Of Berlin (digital only), gets all tripped-out, with a very raw feeling emanating from the track. This version is even more sinister with its freaky looping vocal cuts and hovering synth, along with some beautifully crafted effects and fills.

First release from Reset Robot on Soma is OUT NOW!!!
http://www.somarecords.com/music/soma_284d/

Reset Robot is a man about town in current techno trends, with releases on the like of Dubfire’s enigmatic Sci&Tec imprint, Fergie’s Excentric Records, 100% Pure and 8-sided Dice and co-producers ranging from Christian Smith to Alan Fitzpatrick. His beautifully produced sound oozes natural rhythms and textures, while keeping it strictly groove orientated. SOMA welcome Reset Robot on his debut release with the label!

Up first, La Porte plays on sliced & spliced vocals and a huge synth part that bounds in and out, keeping the groove moving. Tight and terse percussion layer one on top of another adding depth in the mix, while the vocal cuts filter up and down letting everything swing. The beauty of this track lies in the groove sitting steady and allowing the swells to develop organically. As the changes are subtle and timely, the track flows in a manner great tech-house ought to. With festival season soon approaching – La Porte is an essential for causing it on the floor.

On the flip, Se Deplacer is built on the same foundations, but opts for a slightly chunkier, but straighter rhythm that is created from heavy-set percussion and a fat bass-line. There are playful undertones in Se Deplacer, as it toys with an up-beat and looping vocal, but don’t be fooled – this ain’t child’s play!

Enjoy!

Let's Go Ouside - Sunday Morning In The Church Of Bass is available to download NOW!

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Sunday Morning in the Church of Bass Remixes
SOMA283d

1. Leon Remix
2. Hans Bouffmyrhe Remix
3. Stefny’s Dancing in the Church of Bass Mix www.myspace.com/letsgooutside

Possibly the heaviest, yet weirdest dancefloor tracks from the illustrious Let’s Go Outside album, Conversations with my Invisible Friends, is transformed by 3 young producers that nail the groove, but keep the off-kilter atmosphere.

First up on the remix is Viva Records man of the moment, Leon. The blossoming Italian has recently taken on the first mix compilation on Steve Lawler’s hyped imprint, and with releases on Viva, Cecille and Rebirth, he is certainly collecting admirers quickly.

His remix adds a beautiful swing to the original, but also keeps the upbeat vibe. Heavy sub-bass pushes the track with atmospheric tones and drones floating behind, all leading up to the break where the wondrous bassline reveals itself. The break captures the strangeness from Let’s Go Outside’s piece while keeping the listener hanging in anticipation.

Hans Bouffmyhre, label head of Glasgow’s Sleaze Records, takes the remix in a tom-tastic, yet melancholic direction. After the immediate success of Sleaze, Hans has been catapulted into the lime-light with releases a plenty across many of Europe’s Minimal Techno labels. This remix stays true to his cause, being heavily percussion lead, he uses the razor sharp hi-hats from the original track while building his own unique structure and drops.

The native Canadian Stefny, now residing in NYC, brings a jacking flavour to her remix. Subtle bass and the pitch-bent synths bring her distinctive groove to the mix, until she drops a quirky and upfront bassline, throwing the track into an optimistic and bubbly manner. Clever percussion tickles away, reversing in on itself, while industrial sounds and effects riddled ticks, pops and drops keep you grooving.

Three very different remixes have shot from one very unique and individual track, and the produce is exciting!

Silicone Soul Remixed is available digitally on Beatport:
https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/240118/Silicone%20Soul%20Remixed

Craig Morrison & Graeme Reedie aka Silicone Soul return with another selection of superb remixes of tracks from their 2009 self-titled album 'Silicone Soul'. The pair have looked to artists and producers that have touched and impressed them with their work, and the previous two remix EP's have seen the likes of Masomenos, Ripperton, Jet Project, Marc Poppcke, Jairo Catelo, Bearweasel and Master-H all lend their skills to rework tracks from the highly acclaimed long player.

First up on this latest selection and getting to grips with 'Dogs of Les Ilhes' are the genial Hamburg duo Kollektiv Turmstrasse. Taking the thoughtful original KT, whilst giving us a dreamy and dramatic opening, their mix broadens into a deep driver that works brilliantly, matching its twisted bassline to its snarling synths.

Madrid based Prompt works his magic on 'David Vincent's Blues'. A steady, groovesome opening kicks up a gear as the originals jazzy elements begin to drop. Flute, soft keys and cymbal crashes pave the way for the trippy guitar line in the break. Extra funk is injected for the final third to round out a fantastic rework.

From Spain to France now as Nhar remixes 'Midnite Man', creating a beautifully warm and deep yet equally dramatic version. Swirling sounds and lush melodies are enhanced by the glowing buzz of the electro-tinged bassline.

Closing this EP are the German duo Nadja Lind and Helmut Ebritsch aka Klartraum, who deliver a second revision of 'David Vincent's Blues'. Their trademark fluid, deep and dubby techno is at work here, giving the original a more sinister edge.

Overall another excellent remix package from an excellent artist album. If you are a fan, don't forget to check out the guys latest 'Darkroom Dubs Vol.2' compilation too!

Enjoy!

Our latest release is available on Beatport and soon on our shop:
https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/240130/Slam%20vs.%20The%20Black%20Dog

Head-honchos of Soma Records meets Britains leading left-field Electronic group. SLAM vs. The Black Dog is an explosive release where two of the UKs finest techno acts reshape and reconstruct each others work.

Already a classic, Slams Azure single is tackled head-on by the all-powerful Black Dog. The deep and industrial textures of original version are expanded and given a swift bpm upgrade, along with potent drum patterns and two earth-shaking basslines!

The Black Dogs split personality shines through in this remix as the warm, resonant and almost ambient sounds are combined with heavy-set percussion and swells of atmosphere. This remix shows why theyre one the most influential figures in the British Electronica scene.

After a successfully released Radio Scarecrow LP, The Black Dog produced another outstanding album, Further Vexations with a more dance-floor influenced approach. CCTV Nation is a track from that album that looks back to the Detroit golden years. It couldnt have been a better decision for SLAM to pick this record for remix. For a duo that have always taken influence from Motor City, it is apt for them to turn out this stripped back and grooving, yet still powerful approach to the Black Dogs original.

This record shows how you have to look back to move forward.