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Track Title: Feel V
Release Title: Feel EP
Artist: Ross Harper
Label: City Wall Records
Catalogue No.: CW134x
Release-Date: Friday 30th April 2021

Buy Link: https://rossharpermusic.bandcamp.com/album/feel

Stream Link: https://backl.ink/146044385

Promotext: 
Ross Harper’s Feel EP was inspired by his time at club Kultura Zvuka in Kharkiv, Ukraine while on tour with Nastia and Daria Kosolova. Ross found himself on the dancefloor next to a local girl. He felt a nudging sensation against his foot. But when he looked down, there was nothing to see. So he kept dancing but then there it was again, a feeling of someone gently pushing against the side of his foot. Again, he looked down and nothing was there, but the same girl was still standing next to him. So he took a breath and said “hello”. She said she speaks only Russian and very little English. Ross then noticed a tattoo of something written in Russian on her wrist and asked her what it meant, she replied, “FEEL”. “Ah, yes”, Ross thought, that makes perfect sense, “FEEL”.

Ross Harper (Brighton // UK)
https://soundcloud.com/rossharpermusic
https://www.facebook.com/rossharperxyz/

City Wall Records (Brighton // UK)
https://soundcloud.com/citywallrecords
https://www.facebook.com/citywallrecords/

Feel EP

PREMIERE: Ross Harper - Feel V [City Wall Records]

As has become traditional over recent years, around this time I like to give away a track as a token of my appreciation for those who have supported me so here it is, my 'These Are The Times' rework of Subspace - Thirteen. Enjoy! :)

Sub Space - Thirteen (Alan Fitzpatrick These Are The Times Rework)

Secluded | Delusional/Sympathy (Inc Lewis Fautzi Remix)
 [SOMA424D]

1. Secluded – Delusional
2. Secluded – Sympathy
3. Secluded – Delusional (Lewis Fautzi Remix)

Glasgow based Secluded drops another two Techno monsters on Soma backed by a hypnotic remix from up and coming Portuguese producer Lewis Fautzi.

Delusional starts things of with a bang as Secluded’s big and bashy drums roll out to subtly filtered stabs that ring through into a direct outburst of percussion. Things get a little deeper as we progress, big builds and drops are broken up with a fine tuned pad that swarms through the backbone. A typical monster opener from Secluded.

Sympathy is no less of a monster. Secluded tactfully brings the elements out in this track as a punchy drum sequence roars underneath a percussive synth hook, slowly peaking and thundering back in with intent with each drop. 

Lewis Fautzi turns in a suitably hypnotic version of Delusional as he loops out the original’s mains hook and drives a more ethereal, haunting pad line underneath. Fautzi creates real tension with small drum fills and tough percussive work.

Secluded drops yet another tough EP in only the way he can.

*All tracks mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering


Secluded - Delusional (Lewis Fautzi Remix)- Soma 424d

Download this track https://www.beatport.com/release/cell-block-ep/1658203
FLASH Recordings www.flash-rec.com
Mastered by www.riemannmastering.com

@ejeca @florian-meindl

Ejeca - Cell Block [ FLASH Recordings ]


100% Pure has been releasing top notch Techno and Tech House music for over 20 years which makes it Amsterdam’s longest running Techno and Tech House label. It was founded in 1993 by Dylan Hermelijn [aka 2000 and One] & Sandy Huner and is now run solely by Dylan. Its massive international following has guaranteed the label’s output has scorched the club systems of nearly every party hotspot around the world. It's clear that 100% Pure will continue in its promise – dancefloor perfection!

Raffaele Rizzi - Virgo [PUREDV065]

Soma Track Series Vol 3 (Soma 467d)
Jack Master aka Richie Hawtin – Bang the Box (Slam / @paragraph Remix)

Slam have remixed Richie Hawtin's Jack Master classic Bang The Box as number 3 in their new Track Series project. The release will drop on their Soma Records imprint on the 8th of August.

“Released in the early 90s, the original Jack Master EP was a pseudo-name that I used to record fun classic Chicago inspired tracks that were made for my DJ sets.  SLAM’s new updated take on the original, uses the original voice sample (that’s actually mine) and reworks the track into a full throttle stomping jack track perfect for todays dance floors!” - Richie Hawtin.

Mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering


Jack Master – Bang The Box (Slam Remix)

Jack Master - Bang The Box (Slam Remix) (Soma Track Series Vol 3)

@CharlesFenckler | Stellar Acid (inc @francoisx Remix)
[SOMA471D]

1. Stellar Acid
2. Stellar Acid (Francois X Remix)

Charles Fenckler delivers the first single to be taken from his debut album Diving From The Void, the furious Stellar Acid, backed by a formidable remix from fellow countryman, Francois X. 

Classic rave vibes are the order of the day on Fenckler’s original track as the notorious sound of the 303 wreaks havoc, peaking and resonating intensely as straight up percussion and ominous pads provide the backbone to this dance floor burner. Concrete resident and D3MENTED label boss Francois X steps up with a very clever remix which utilises small elements from the acid line and pads to create and entirely new monster complete with it’s own pumped up drum workout.

Mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering

Stellar Acid EP

Stellar Acid

Charles Fenckler - Stellar Acid (Soma 471d)

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Envoy | Dark Manoeuvres Soma25 Remixes  - [SOMA474D] 

1.	Dark Manoeuvres (@Daxj Remix)
2.	Dark Manoeuvres (@norman-nodge Dub)
3.	Dark Manoeuvres (@shdw-music & @utobscure0010 Remix)
4.	Dark Manoeuvres (@Tensal Remix)

Soma proudly present the first in an exciting series of releases to celebrate 25 years at the top of electronic music as we turn to some of our favourite modern artists to reinvent some of the best from the back catalogue and up first is Envoy’s timeless classic, Dark Manoeuvres. Originally released as part of the “Coalition EP’ in 1996 (which also featured the classic Seawall), Hope Grant’s instantly recognisable hit is still found in nearly every Techno DJs record box and has continually served as a beacon of Soma since it’s release Four new versions are served up here as Dax J, Norman Nodge, Obscure Shape & SHDW plus Tensal all deliver fine interpretations of this Soma classic.

Dax’s furious style is the opener as he uses the original chords as they were intended but all the time firing his concussive drum patterns directly to the dance floor. Ostgut Ton’s Norman Nodge turns in a delectable dub version in only the way he can by keeping Envoy’s original muted and delivering a subtle, introverted version. The duo of Obscure Shape & SHDW are next up and delivery one epic take on Dark Manoeuvres. The pair build the tension early, teasing the strings then unleashing an onslaught, adding their own beautifully led, string section before hammering home. PoleGroup’s Tensal closes out our first Soma 25 releases, twisting and cutting the hook to suits his means as thunderous beats work away behind this solid tool.

With much more on the horizon, Soma has their gaze fixed firmly on the future of Techno

Mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering

Dark Manoeuvres Soma25 Remixes

Dark Manoeuvres (Dax J Remix)

Envoy - Dark Manoeuvres (Dax J Remix) (Soma 474)

Johannes Heil - B2 - Exile007

Purchase here: https://www.beatport.com/release/poison/2327491

Skream steps up to deliver the latest release on Alan Fitzpatrick's We Are The Brave imprint with a thunderous ballad titled 'Poison', which comes complete with a massive techno bomb remix by the label founder himself. 

The pairing has yielded a peak-time anthem and Fitzpatrick expressed how the project came to life was almost like fate: "Sometimes, some things are just meant to be. Ideas occur, actions happen, and everything falls into place. What started out as a creative itch very quickly escalated into something really exciting, so there were obviously special forces at work that day!"

'Poison' is set for release July 13.

More exclusive music

Premiere: Skream 'Poison' (Alan Fitzpatrick Remix)

Patrick Mason and Rekids boss Matt Edwards return for their second appearance as SRVD with two cuts entitled ‘RAW FILES’.

Not confined to a single art form, Patrick Mason is a young creative at the forefront of Berlin’s art, fashion, dance music and LGBT scene; an influential club kid who developed a friendship with Matt Edwards after a chance meeting in Panorama Bar, resulting in numerous studio sessions and improvised live sets. Joining forces in 2018, the pair adopted their SRVD moniker – an alias inspired by New York’s vogue scene – before dropping their debut release on Rekids, playing at various clubs (notably Panorama Bar), not to mention an unforgettable performance at Boiler Room x Pornceptual.

‘The Yard Man’ presents rattling drums, piercing vocal chants and a tormenting melody that SRVD has been destroying dancefloors with over the last year. On the flip, ‘Brotha’ presents a compelling groove as a shuffling rhythm joins abrasive synths and Mason’s penetrating voice.

SRVD - The Yard Man

Comatose

Eats Everything - Comatose

ENVOY | DARK MANOEUVRES (Slam Remix)
[Soma 360D]

 
1.	Envoy – Dark Manoeuvres (Slam Remix)
2.	Envoy – Dark Manoeuvres (Original Mix)


Slam get to grips with Envoy’s 1996 classic, ‘Dark Manoeuvres’ in this latest EP release. Soma have been bringing some of Envoy’s classic releases up to date with Slam following Ricardo Villalobos in reinterpreting the earlier work, all of which leads to May’s release on Soma of new material by Envoy. 

Dark Manoeuvres is a track which lives up to its name, the original expressing pumping, dark and crunchy sounds interspersed with string arrangements and overdubs which move the track in various different directions. The 1996 original is a great example of some production techniques of the time and is of interest in identifying the direction of the Techno sound in that era, as well as being eminently listenable. 

Slam were very much involved in the progression of Techno at the same time as Envoy was creating tracks such as Dark Manoeuvres and as such they have a real handle on how things have evolved, enabling them to bring a classic release such as this bang up to date. 

The distinctive hook, attention-grabbing melody and strings which are distinctive elements of the original are all incorporated in a full and fresh dynamic which sees some of these elements regrouped in individual sections such as the strings or moulded with deeper, darker resonance into a new expression. The hi-hat and kick drum interplay still drives the rhythm keeping that element as a prominent part of the track, setting a strong foundation that was integral to the original. Some of the more idiosyncratic elements of the original such as the aquatic overdubs, highlighting production, are reconstructed with use of modern technology to provide waves of highly imposing, building sound at crucial points in the track.

This is a great remix by Slam elevating the original track and elements within it to provide a new and totally engaging release which still expresses all the great qualities of the original. This will be a firm favourite with old and new fans of both Envoy and Slam.  

    


Envoy - Dark Manoeuvres (Slam Remix) (Soma 360d)

@buried-secrets - Of Lost Things EP (incl @utobscure0010 & @shdw-music and @inhaltdernacht remixes) - Soma586

A1 - Of Lost Things
A2 - Of Lost Things (Obscure Shape & SHDW Tool Remix)
B1 - Affliction Of The Absent
B2 - Affliction Of The Absent (Inhalt Der Nacht Remix)

Masked Techno assassin Buried Secrets returns for his 2nd EP with Soma with the ‘Of Lost Things EP’. Rave infused, hard hitting, face pounding Techno is standard from Buried Secrets and this latest release is nothing less than that. The EP feature two stellar remixes from two of techno’s most exciting acts in Obscure Shape & SHDW and Inhalt Der Nacht. Both of whom stamp their own unique style on the originals. 

Title track Of Lost Things opens the A side in true Buried Secrets style as euphoric synths are balanced perfectly against driving, punishing kicks and sub. Obscure Shape & SHDW turn their production prowess to Of Lost Things with a straightforward and direct Tool Mix of the original.  Harnessing the power of the synth hook and warping it to their will. On the flip, Affliction Of The Absent renders more high octane Techno. More minimalistic throughout, the industrial vibes are still prominent with subtlety being the key. Inhalt Der Nacht turns in a more cinematic driven affair with his remix of Affliction Of The Absent. A slow burner that utilises epic sound design showing 432ha fantastic and generally unheard, side to his productions.

Mastered By Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering.

Of Lost Things EP

Of Lost Things (Obscure Shape & SHDW Tool Remix)

Viny/Digital

Buried Secrets - Of Lost Things (Obscure Shape & SHDW Tool Remix) - Soma586

@Rebekah - The Bitter Boys Club EP (Soma590d)

1. The Bitter Boys Club 
2. Lock n’ Load (One for the Road) 
3. Necromancer 
4. Confession Tape

Rebekah returns to Soma with four relentless techno cuts on ‘The Bitter Boys Club EP’.

Following the recent ‘Ghost Stories’ EP on her own Elements label, the Birmingham born, Berlin-based artist brings yet another bout of the uncompromising and brutal techno she is renowned for to Slam’s lauded imprint.

Kicking things into gear is the titular ‘The Bitter Boys Club’, with staccato claps and wriggling synths whirling around the ‘twisted’ vocal sample, forming a tense and hypnotic cut. Biting, high-attack kick drums play off rhythmic scraping FX in ‘Lock n’ Load (One for the Road)’, creating a searing and continually evolving track hellbent on sonic annihilation.

‘Necromancer’ conjures images of the track title as ghostly, spectral textures carry the track alongside its razor-sharp percussion. Rounding off the release, ‘Confession Tape’, treads an eerie, unnerving path with pitch-shifting choral tones skillfully intertwining with an intricate but hefty bedrock of drums and low end.

‘The Bitter Boys Club EP’ sees Rebekah developing her sound, further distilling the techno templates of Birmingham and Berlin into something distinctly her own.

*Track 3 & 4 mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering

The Bitter Boys Club EP

Confession Tape

Rebekah - Confession Tape (Soma590d)

The Bitter Boys Club

Rebekah - The Bitter Boys Club (Soma590d)

Adam Beyer & Jasper Dahlback - Number In Between

@phara-6 - The Great Attractor EP (incl @setaoc_mass Remix) - Soma595
A1. Great Attractor
A2. Great Attractor (Setaoc Mass Remix)
B1. Mission 3,2,1
B2. The Andromeda Manoeuvre
Messier 33*

Belgian based Phara makes a huge debut on Soma with The Great Attractor EP. With his fast, raw and energetic sound, Phara’s ascent has been quick off the mark and this latest release has the young producer stretch himself farther with cleverly produced and exciting tracks. UK Techno don, Setaoc Mass backs up this already masterful EP, lending his own prowess to the title track. 

Great Attractor leans on 90s, spaced out techno vibes as fast paced 909s fire against the backdrop of rapid, modulating synths. Setaoc Mass’ remix comes up next, offering a deeper more restrained affair. However, as usual, the adept nature of his productions deal out devastating effect. On the flip, Mission 3,2,1 delves into dubbed out synth work whilst retaining drive and groove. Further dub explorations are found on closing track The Andromeda Manoeuvre. Spacial synth work and atmospherics ebb and flow as Phara’s hard hitting and relentless percussive work deals the final blow. 

*Messier 33 appears as Bandcamp Exclusive
Mastered By Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering

The Great Attractor EP

Great Attractor (Setaoc Mass Remix)

Vinyl/Digital

Phara - Great Attractor (Setaoc Mass Remix) - Soma595

@Temudo - Not The End But A Change EP (Soma594d)

1. Not The End But A Change
2. The Beholder
3. Self-centred
4. Summaries

Portuguese Techno maestro Temudo is back once again on Soma Records with his latest EP, Not The End But A Change. A storming start to the year on Soma saw the young producer gaining huge plaudits for his music. His signature tripped out and driving sound is once again worked in with great attention to detail as 4 up tempo and hypnotic drive this latest release. 

Title track Not The End But a Change is a perfect example of why Temudo’s sound has become so sought after. His cleverly worked rhythms and sound design weave intricate patterns throughout the track and take on new life with every drop. The Beholder continues the hypnotic theme taking things a little deeper with wide, sweeping FX and subtle percussion driving an infectious groove. Self-centerd has a darker, edgier tone with pulsing sub bass, tweaked out percussive elements and anxiety inducing drones sending you over the precipice. Temudo closes out the EP with all guns blazing as Summaries dishes out machine gun like hit hats & punishing rhythms; made with minimalism in mind but delivered with maximal effect.

Not The End But A Change EP

Not the end but a change

Temudo - Not The End But A Change (Soma594d)

@robertoclementi - Iridescentia EP (Soma596d)

1. Atom Splits
2. Interstation
3. Iridescentia

Italian based Roberto Clementi returns to Soma with a huge new release, Iridescentia, that explores the tougher edges of Techno whilst still retaining the producers love for deep sound design. Having released with the label over many years, Clementi has evolved his sound and techniques, constantly displaying his talents as a most adept producer. 

Atom Splits opens the release with hard, chugging drums, torn apart by roaring and distorted synths. Interstation pulls no punches as yet more twisted, distorted percussion slashes at the heart of the track with saw-like synths buzzing before dissolving in a huge and emphatic ambient landscape. Title track Iridescentia has a more space like feel from the outset but once again, Clementi’s hard hitting percussion drives through. A more euphoric element appears giving light and space to the track before dropping back into tough, hypnotic Techno. 

Mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering.
Cover by Andrea Butani.

Techno 🌶

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