CHARLES FENCKLER | Anklam
[Soma 388D]

1. Anklam
2. Block
3. Fabrik


Charles Andre aka Charles Fenckler is a young French producer and the latest in new talent to join the Soma roster. Passionate about electronic music from a young age, he has matured into a full fledged producer composing an interesting style of Techno gliding between deep and melodic dub infused Techno, integrating influences stretching between Detroit & Berlin drawing inspiration from icons as Juan Atkins, Derrick May and Shed. With such musical knowledge for someone so young, Charles Fenckler invites you to travel into his universe, filled with deep and powerful Techno.

Anklam comes straight out the block with a fast paced drum structure reminiscent of early Shed productions. The whole track is given a real Detroit feel with a perfectly designed synth stab that filters in an out perfectly as stylized 909 percussion gives this the drive of a top end modern techno production.

Block keeps the pace of the EP going as once again, Fenckler delivers a deep driving Techno track, designed for the floor. Energetic, synths with subtle delays are allowed to work this track while simple and effective percussion drop in and out making this a real groover with a late 90’s feel to it.

Fenckler ends the EP of a suitably deep note with Fabric. His rhythms are tight and another perfectly balanced synth hook keeps this track firmly rooted at the deeper end of Techno. Most certainly thought out with the dance floor in mind once again this could easily work its way into peak time or end of the night takedowns.

Fenckler shows that simplicity is the key with Techno and does so with great ease. A fantastic knowledge of rhythm and shows he is definitely one to watch in the future.

Charles Fenckler - Fabrik (Soma 388d)

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Lewis Fautzi | The Gare Album [SOMALP107]

1 - Signal
2 - UVB-76
3 - The Other Side Of Reality
4 - Sick
5 - Range
6 - Loudness
7 - Opaque
8 - Hope
9 - Binary
10– Psychiatric
11- Other Planet

Soma welcome the debut album from the ever-growing roster of youthful talent as Lewis Fautzi drops The Gare Album, named in homage to The Gare Club, Porto, where Lewis made his discovery of Techno. A bold 4 track single debut gave rise to the album process midway through 2013 and under the careful supervision of Soma, Lewis has provided a definitive peak in his sound cultivated on the back of years of studio work. A collection of deep, dark and twisted techno awaits heralding a coming of age for the Portuguese native.

A droning, industrial vibe is immediate from the outset as Signal crackles into existence giving way to the cavernous UBV-76 with its concrete swathes of noise. High intensity pings form the depths give a sense of what is to come. Intriguing, broken beats deepen proceeding as Lewis takes things to The Other Side of Reality. A momentarily respite before he begins to open things up. Blocker takes the tempo up a notch with a thumping kick and looped out chaotic synths that slowly build the tension. This brooding atmosphere is carried on into the tweeked out and mesmerizing Sick, the punishing, bleeped workout of Range and the relentless, discord of Loudness. By this point Lewis has really worked up into a frenzy. Tight percussive workouts keep this album firing on all cylinders. A short interlude is offered as Opaque drifts quickly through the chaos of this straight to the floor album. Through the darkness, a glimmer of Hope shines through, albeit a cold and fleeting techno version as Lewis leaves you bare and bleeding. Yet more dance floor action as the elasticated synths of Binary (recently remixed by Spanish techno don Oscar Mulero) tear through the backbone of the album. By far Lewis’ most destructive track. The static buzz of Psychiatric is a welcome come down from the headiness of the previous track allowing Lewis to lead us through the black hole, ending on the Other Planet. It’s swirling, vortex like pads sliced open with subtle percussive, other worldly bleeps. A fitting end to this hyperactive techno journey.

A definite maturity in production shines through on this fantastic LP from Fautzi as he creates a cold and calculating output, clearly focused on the future. The Gare Album has allowed Fautzi to express himself fully through electronic music, a task that he has taken to whole-heartedly.

Mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering

Released by: soma
Release/catalogue number: Soma LP107
Release date: Mar 24, 2014 

4. Lewis Fautzi - Sick [Soma Records]

As Figure begins to move into the next chapter of its label history, label founder Len Faki has teamed up with young French talent Roman Poncet for the 54th release. Poncet's debut on the label dropped last year with the excellent 'Cerate' cutting a clear path for his precisely executed modern techno sound. 

Teaming up in the studio, Faki and Poncet have crafted 'Asua' - a mesmerising display of production skill and a testament to the duo's true understanding of hypnosis. Pushing from the start with its urgent bassline the track builds and morphs its intertwining elements, introducing subtle textures and suggestions of melody - a classic Figure late night ritual. 

Alongside, we have original tracks from both Len Faki and Roman themselves. Faki's thunderous and aptly titled 'Stripped' works his powerhouse percussion along with a textured dub-stab in this straight up club trip. 

Finally with 'Truck' Roman Poncet completes the EP, his rough synth stabs and metallic percussion driving this moody tension builder ever forward.


VS EP

Len Faki & Roman Poncet - Asua SNIPPET

Out this coming Monday15th September, Urbano - Another Nexus EP. Incredible feedback and support so far from the likes of... Adriana Lopez, Alan Fitzpatrick, Answer Code Request, DVS1, He/aT, Hector Oaks, Inigo Kennedy, Jeroen Search, Cleric, Kirk Degiorgio, Kriz, Laurent Garnier, Oliver Deutschmann, Pfirter, Rebekah, Roberto, Rolando, Roman Lindau, Sandrien, Takaaki Itoh, Thomas Hessler and too many more to mention but thanks to everyone's nice words for this release...

Urbano - Another Nexus EP - QR004

1: Another Nexus
2: The Way Inside
3: Unspecified Matter
4: As Assumed

"Out 15th September 2014"

Based near Mannheim in Germany the Brazilian born Lui
Urbano is next up on Quant, delivering an EP of deep but
tough and melodical specialities. At only 21 years old
Urbano takes us on new journeys with this stand out EP of
finely crafted techno. After already featuring on the label
earlier this year with his heavyweight remix of Mutecell
"Spiral", Urbano returns with something truly outstanding.

For more info email: quantrecords@gmail.com

QR004 Preview: URBANO - ANOTHER NEXUS EP (Out Sept 14)

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Things (Monoloc Edit)[David Kri Unofficial Remix] - Click Buy for free download

Picking up on his Numb EP earlier this year(http://bit.ly/Setaoc_Mass_Numb), @setaoc_mass continues his forays into deep space while at the same time drawing upon his UK roots.

Coming soon.

www.figure-music.com/news

Cipher

Setaoc Mass - Lost Lakes (snippet)

Steve Shaden - Into The Dub (Original Mix) [NAKED LUNCH RECORDS]

Demanded EP

Die weiße Rose

Precision Device

Attack At Titan (Original Mix)

@yan_cook - Toxin EP (Soma527d)

1. Toxin
2. ZZZ
3. Noisy Neighbour

In form Ukrainian producer Yan Cook returns to the Soma ranks, following up his debut release on the label earlier this year by delivering 3 unique and hard hitting tracks soaked with his usual flair and singular aesthetic in the Toxin EP, 

Title track Toxin displays Yan as his most powerful. Thunderous and aggressive, Toxin is relentless Techno of the highest order. Yan keep the momentum flowing with Noisy Neighbour but adds depth with pulsating synth tones running the backbone of the track, glue together by tight percussive elements. Closing out the EP with ZZZ, a more dark and cinematic approach is taken with Yan really working the synth elements and sound design, creating high octane sounds combined with punishing drum workouts.

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