Minimal techno

Josh Wink - Sprung Minimism

My new Drumcode EP is out! Get your full quality copy here: http://bit.ly/DC126

These listening files are only low-resolution and not for playing out. Believe me, the full quality versions sound even much better :-)

Bart Skils - Shadowprint [Drumcode] [Lo_Res]

Charles Fenckler | District EP
[SOMA415D]

1.	District One
2.	District Two

French wonder producer Charles Fenckler returns with his his latest offering, the ‘District EP’. For someone so young, Charles’ productions are going from strength to strength with each release as he finely tunes his sound, leaning heavily on the Detroit/Berlin axis of techno

District One kick things off as Fenckler treats us to a real percussive workout from the start, quickly working in hypnotic synth elements. A real groove laden track, Fenckler lets the drums do the talking on this one as a solid tool 

With District Two, Fenckler goes to the roots and whips out classic 909 drum sounds as the basis for the flip side to the ep. Gradually working in each percussive element, the track builds quickly into a real powerhouse. 

Fenckler is quickly earning his stripes here at Soma as he builds his profile into one of our most profile artists.

*All tracks mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering


District Two

Charles Fenckler - District Two - Soma 415d

Storming his way back onto Drumcode Luigi Madonna closes off the Summer with a four track smasher that will see him welcome in Autumn with a bang. Each track contains the solid, raw drums that are the backbone to each track Luigi has conjured up. With a brooding undertone, the simplicity found in each track gives the lead lines and ideas more space to breath, which overall creates a unique and charismatic submission that can only be found from the Italian.

Luigi Madonna - Le Ly Land - Drumcode - DC146

Since Maxime Dangles' contribution to our head honcho Gregor Tresher's 'Breaking New Soil Vol. 7' early 2015 we received several fantastic new oevres from the frenchman. It wasn't easy to decide which ones to release but Sian (Octopus Records) gave us a hand and focussed on 'Fokal' for his remix! Anyway we are proud to release Maxime's debut EP for Break New Soil and  are curious how you share our taste.

Check:
https://www.facebook.com/breaknewsoil
https://www.facebook.com/maximedangles
https://www.facebook.com/SianOfficial

Maxime Dangles - Fokus

New music from Slam. 'Nuff said! 

Out 7th December on Soma Track Series.

More info: 
www.facebook.com/SLAM.soma
www.facebook.com/SomaRecords
https://twitter.com/SLAMdjs
https://twitter.com/SomaRecords

PREMIERE: Slam 'Make You Move'

Nicole Moudaber - Where Shadows Lie - Intec

Italy’s fastest rising name in house and techno returns to the respected Drumcode imprint with this blistering new 4-track EP, ‘Climax’. Featuring a distinctive vocal sample crescending over a typically thumping bassline, opening lead track ‘Climax’ grows gradually with the introduction of a single synth note and skipping hi-hats. Two beatless breakdowns increase the pressure whilst a new synth melody is introduced in the second, making for a powerful ending as all the elements join together.

‘Boost’ starts out deep and dark, with a high-pitched call echoing over a determined beat. The track changes course mid-way through with the introduction of a bassy, low-pitched synth melody, helping ‘Boost’ evolve into a catchier, more playful track.

‘Spectre’, a no-nonsense closing piece featuring a jittering synth note, rattling hi-hats and a trademark tension-filled breakdown.
‘Over The Clouds’, as its name would suggest, is the gentlest of the four tracks. Filled with dusty textures over a rumbling bassline, twinkling synths move in waves before lower-pitched chords join, adding a real sense of depth to this production.

Overall, ‘Climax’ is an outstanding example of Faraone’s ear for detail as a producer: his experience as both a resident and touring DJ clearly feeds into his skill for manipulating tension in his productions like he does on the dancefloors. Having recently warmed up for Adam Beyer at Tenax, Marco Faraone’s relationship with the iconic label continues to grow.

Marco Faraone - Climax - Drumcode - DC154

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Torsten Kanzler - Bowis (Irregular Synth Remix) [ favor.]

@lewisfautzi | Discharge [Inc @reeko Remix]
[SOMA455D]

1. Discharge
2. Synthoponic 
3. Discharge (Reeko Remix)


Lewis Fautzi marks his return to Soma with the first of two releases in 2016 with the blistering EP, Discharge. Two typically raucous tracks find their way on to the release backed by an epic Reeko remix. The young Portuguese native has quickly risen the ranks of the Techno elite over the last few years and is quickly developing a sound that easily defines him. Sub heavy, hypnotic and pulsating tracks are the order of the day from Fautzi and we also welcome back Spanish big hitter Reeko to Soma for an epic remix of Discharge.

*All tracks mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering

Discharge EP

Discharge 

Lewis Fautzi - Discharge (Soma 455d)

https://pro.beatport.com/release/the-eagle/1709912

Raffaele Rizzi - B52 Prew

<p>Sasha Carassi&#8217;s summer hit gets the full remix treatment and Chicago Loop is up first with his beefed-up version, sprinkled with the Original&#8217;s chopped-up chords and an epic breakdown. Alberto Ruiz is next with a more dubbed-out approach, letting his airtight rhythm section do all the talking. Frankyeffe takes us on a cavernous ride, complete with the familiar progressions and tasty squelches, which ultimately lead us to Taster Peter&#8217;s pad-led remix that relies heavily on the synths as it stomps away.</p>

Sasha Carassi - Clorophilla (Chicaco Loop Remix)

Butch’s newest offering ‘Retechno 2’ is a bass-heavy, dark, two track techno delight. The kick drums are intense, the samples interesting and the synths apparent – Butch’s quirky style of production can be heard throughout. Magnetic, holding a futurist edge with it’s spaceship sounds, cuts a deep groove with eager crescendos and heavy drops. Antimatter is packed with energy, a driving bass line and fierce drops. Butch’s productions are raw, powerful and robust - a release not for the faint hearted.


Butch - Antimatter - Drumcode Limited - DCLTD17

Butch - Magnetic - Drumcode Limited - DCLTD17

@ilario-alicante| Zenith
[SOMA453D]

1. Aggressive
2. Zenith
3. Forward

Ilario Alicante makes a welcome return to the Soma ranks with his second EP, Zenith. This straight up 3 tracker is indicative of Alicante's sound. Bold, rhythmic and full of energy.

Aggressive opens proceedings with bounding percussive elements stapled together with a hypnotic vocal cut. Title track, Zenith takes things deeper with it's repetitive synth hook whilst still exuding pure energy from it's rapid fire percussion as Alicante turns out an effective DJ tool. Forward closes out the EP on a slight Detroit tip with the Italian working in a quirky Hood-esq organ, leaning heavy on a soulful flavour and once again back backed by his intense drum programming. 

Alicante boldly fires out 3 epic DJ tools ready to take any dance floor apart


*All tracks mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering

Zenith Ep

Aggressive

Ilario Alicante - Aggressive (Soma 453d)

Something happens when you pitch down the original track to 126 BPM...A new dimension is born...With a lot of respect for the original by Bonzai Records Belgium...
Played by Nina Kreviz 
Tronicz

Minimal techno

Lars Bolster