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SOMA NEU Vol. 2 [SOMA675D]

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1. BØHM & The Unborn Child - Tension
2. Michel Lauriola - Matter x3
3. Fixeer - Ojo de Dios
4. Franco Rossi - Marina Mercante
5. KRISSFA - Twelve of Twelve
6. STNDRD & Alexey Dunchyk - Track Title
7. AgainstMe - Waltz in Limbo
8. E.DN - 21-45
9. BRÄLLE - Sulpher
10. End Train - feeling to the bone
11. Deas - A Bonnet

Soma continue the SOMA NEU series as Vol 2 follows in Soma’s founding ethos of quality electronic music. Each part of the series is meticulously curated and aims to direct the uncompromising vision of the label, directly to the dance floor. Featuring a lineup of modern and emerging artists, SOMA NEU pays homage to the roots and raw energy of authentic techno and demonstrates its ongoing evolution.

Vol. 2 packs in another 11 tracks from new and past label affiliates, spanning dubbed out minimalism to deep atmospheric techno and beyond.

Mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering

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SOMA NEU Vol. 2

Matter x3

Michel Lauriola - Matter X3 [SOMA675D]

Support here: https://tokenrecords.bandcamp.com/album/voyage-ep

Securing his place in the scene as a mainstay after consecutively acclaimed releases on his own record label and beyond as well as lengthy touring around the globe’s best venues, Altinbas returns to Token the only way he knows how. The Fuse resident’s ethereal mark on driven techno comes this time with an aquatic touch, diving further into his bubbly architecture and melodic intrigue. 

‘Voyage’ can mean many things; the past few years have been an incessant trip across the world's greatest sound systems and most dedicated audiences for the Belgian producer, or then perhaps it’s a reference to the climactic and emotional nature of his productions. In any case, it’s also the title track for his third EP on Token Records. Balancing warmth and anticipation, Altinbas is able pack in all the elements of a timeless record while still providing the space to breathe. Smooth and introspective, ‘Voyage’ kicks off the EP on a cloud of a club roller. ‘Stygious Night’ shares the first side with a more minimal but nonetheless effective approach. The tonal synth work on this record begs for a powerfully round system worthy of only the best dancefloors, and the space that washes around in the background gives it true dimension. Maintaining minimalism with structure through drum arrangement, ‘Stygious Night’ is reminiscent of a not so distant past in Berlin crafted with a clearly modern approach. As the record flips, ‘Venus Ballroom’ takes us by surprise with an uncommonly resonant sound at the forefront. This stylistic switch blends perfectly with historic tracks on the label that have come to define its sound since 2007. Hypnotic, psychotic, quirky, and mental - ‘Venus Ballroom’ proves a deep understanding of the music and appreciation of versatility. ‘Psychosphere’ closes down the EP with a classic sound of dissonant stabs to resonate through a foggy room. Altinbas highlights his sound with frantic clap sequences and short rides to keep his percussion rolling but dry while his synths create the acoustic he’s been known to craft for the past few years. To have everyone agree on level of taste and technical capability is tough, which is why this certainly won’t be the last time Altinbas will team up with Token to roll out his cutting-edge work.

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