Resident Advisor and Soma Quality Recordings are teaming up for a very special design competition, which will see the the winning work of one fresh, new designer featured on the label's Soma 2008 Compilation, due out in December. The goal? An exciting idea that captures the vibe of Soma Recordings for the front and back covers of the 2008 compilation.

The winning entry will be brought to life as the new artwork for the compilation. Alongside this the winner will also receive every album released by the label in 2008, a 6-month subscription to their digital shop and a t-shirt. Runners-up will receive a Soma Records t-shirt.

The deadline for entries is September 6th.

For more info visit:
http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature-read.aspx?id=952.

You can now pre-order Damian Lazarus' 'Sci-Fi Lo-Fi Vol. 2' album from HMV at the following link:
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;-1;-1;-1&sku=814677

The mix, a follow-up to Andrew Weatherall's inaugural mix from last year, showcases a side of Lazarus rarely displayed in the club. His blend of dubstep, funk, soul, leftfield pop and techno has been creating a storm amongst reviewers recently as Damian finishes work on his debut solo album.

More Soma t-shirts are now back in stock www.somarecords.com/shop

Soma and Slam Events are giving away 3 pairs of tickets to Pressure at The Arches, Glasgow on July 25th.

The night will be one of the legendary annual Soma parties at Slam's monthly club night and will feature brand new Soma talent Harvey McKay, Croucher & Myles and Mark-Henning alongside label stalwarts Silicone Soul and Slam. Expect a night of total techno carnage.

All you have to do to enter the competition is reply to the Competition thread on the Pressure or Soma Facebook groups and we'll use this wierd glowing Cube we stole from Richie Hawtin to determine the winners. Competition closes on Monday July 21st. Winners will be notified on Facebook on the day.

Check it out here:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8371316911
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5371752346

You can also become a fan of Soma Records at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Soma-Records/25726552552

Sci Fi Hi Fi Volume 5 mixed by Slam is now available in the Soma shop at just £8 for a limited time only www.somarecords.com/shop

The Soma show is now on Saturday nights from midnight - 2am. It can be listening to up to 7 days after:

http://www.xfmscotland.co.uk/article.asp?id=467494

We are giving away a free limited edition Sci Fi Hi Fi coaster with every order (excluding digital purchases). You will get one coaster per item in your order www.somarecords.com/shop

Various coloured hoodies now available with embroidered Soma logos www.somarecords.com/shop

The Sub Club double album, '20 Years Underground' will be available for pre-order from tomorrow morning (01st May '08).

The album celebrates the club's 20th Anniversary and is a tribute to the various DJs and musicians who have played there www.somarecords.com/shop

Soma have 50 very limited edition triple vinyl Radio Scarecrow albums available. Only 220 of these have been printed. They have been hand screen printed and individually numbered.

Under the influence of Numbers Stations, EVP recordings and Magick, The Black Dog have returned to their techno roots, producing their finest album in years - Radio Scarecrow. Also comes with 3 exclusive button badges.

Available for order from the Soma shop at £23 plus postage (which is higher than normal due to heavy weight vinyl www.somarecords.com/shop