An affection to vinyl at an early stage is most probably the best precondition to become somebody finally ending up playing those vinyls for people. Somebody with a musical background. Somebody picking the right record at the right time. Somebody serving and educating people at the same time. Somebody being called a DJ. 

This fascination for records, starting in the mid 80's as a collector, and later on in the early 90's as a DJ still is burns with Alex from deep inside. After years of touring th world, from Europe to Australia, Asia to America and back and all over again, and playing at countless clubs and festivals with a complex, digital setup, Alex decided to return to vinyl as a statement and confession to the basic art of Djing. Why? Because he can. And because of the fact that it`s the music that counts. It has to be seleced by the DJ, carefully curated and played on spot. It`s the music which has the impact on the visitors of the club or festival so that their reaction scales the intensity of this particular experience. It ́s the music which is the key element for a good performace and which has to be supported by a good, powerful soundsystem, a fitting surrounding and the technical way it is.

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#SlamRadio - 654 - Alex Bau

Artist: Semreh
Label: SOMA Records
Catalogue: SOMA687D
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: July 25th, 2025
Mastering: Conor Dalton


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GTG Premiere | Semreh - Feelings [SOMA687D]

Drawing from a place of emotion, APRS delves into the rugged and radiant ends of electronic music, culminating in a powerful signature dotted with elegant motifs. With over ten years of experience producing music, the Berlin-based artist has formed a versatile blueprint that sprawls across deep and driving techno, emotive breaks and ethereal ambiences.
 
In the spring of 2024, Spanish label Sungate released APRS' debut EP, followed by a second EP on ARTS in early 2025. APRS' sound blends rich techno rhythms with balmy ambient notes, deep and warm basslines, and airy dub-infused melodies and textures, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
 
As a vinyl enthusiast, APRS curates his sets with meticulous selection and graceful flow, blending energetic techno beats with atmospheric elements. His approach invites subtle exploration and experimentation, resulting in cohesive journeys that integrate intense, visceral expression. He has soundtracked renowned venues in Berlin including a recent appearance at Tresor, as well as clubs and festivals in Europe.
 
Collaboration is also integral to his creative process, fostering sound research and enabling the discovery of new areas in electronic music. Working closely with harpist Tancrède, the pair produce live sets in smooth tandem, where the latter weaves the enchanting strings of the electric harp with APRS' machinery.
 
In 2022, APRS co-founded with Serenus the event series Lowpass, centred on the essence of electronic music and committed to diversity, self-expression, and artistic innovation. Lowpass invites established and local artists to perform in various venues across Berlin. In addition to curating the line-ups, APRS often warms up or closes on the night, adapting to transient and packed dancefloors, respectively.
 
Led by an unrushed, explorative approach in the studio, APRS merges emotional vulnerability with maturely crafted sonics, tracing an arc between soothing and searing sounds all the way through.

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#SlamRadio - 655 - APRS

Track: Stream
Artist: Alexander Kulikov
Label: Soma Records
Catalogue: SOMA688D
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: 15.08.2025
Mastering: Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering

Tracklist:
1. Sunset
2. Night and Wind
3. Stream
4. Stream (Luke Hess Remix)

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VARIA PREMIERE: Alexander Kulikov - Stream [SOMA688D]

Label Head of ANAØH, born in Mexico City and with more than 25 years as a professional DJ and more than 20 as a producer working from the studio. Fixon is one of the most respected, renowned and active American artists abroad.

In 2008 he published his first release under the Argentine label Mind Trip, by Juan Pablo Pfirter and since then he has not stopped working on countless releases, regularly presenting his work on labels such as ANAØH, MORD, Soma, Rekids, Nachtstrom Schallplatten , Be As One, Modularz, Suara and more.

Fixon continually has presentations throughout Mexico, the United States, South America and Europe. Having presentations in Clubs such as Tresor (Berlin), Fabrik (Madrid), Transformator (Wroclaw), Gare (Porto), Gordo (Valencia), Closer (Milano) Glazart (Paris) Razzmatazz (Barcelona), Specka (Madrid), The Garage  (Barcelona), John Doe (Amsterdam), Tunnel (Pereira), Terraza (Medellin), Bifröst (Ruan) to name a few.

Since 2016 he has worked on his label ANAØH where he has managed to provide a musical and graphic identity, launching artists from all over the world, giving a transcendent presence to the project, which has more than 130 releases in Vinyl, Cassette and Digital formats.

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#SlamRadio - 656 - Fixon

Premiere of "Sunset" by Alexander Kulikov, taken from "October Dreams Pt.1" EP, forthcoming on Soma Records 

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Label: Soma Records
Artist: Alexander Kulikov
Title: October Dreams Pt.1 EP 
Track: Sunset
Catalogue Number: SSOMA686D
Format: Digital 
Release Date: August 15, 2025
Mastered By Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering

Soma welcome LA based Alexander Kulikov for a special release on the label and he brings the deep and dubbed out ‘October Dreams Pt.1’. The self professed ‘Dub Techno enthusiast’ has been involved in various musical activities in his time but has began to focus more on the roots of his chosen sound throughout the last few years - bringing the traditional sound of Detroit & Berlin into his productions.

This release (part 1 of 2) sees him delving into deep sonic experiments with ethereal soundscapes and atmospheres set to a backdrop of psycho-acoustic noise and static with the faintest of percussive elements helping to keep the rhythm. The release also features a special remix from one of Detroit’s best kept secrets as DeepLabs boss, Luke Hess turns in a perfectly crafted, Detroit inspired version of Stream.

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October Dreams Pt.1 EP

Pre - Order

Alexander Kulikov - Sunset [Premiere I SOMA688D]

Fergus Sweetland is a Melbourne-born, London-based artist known for his wonky, wobbly, and rhythm-driven take on contemporary techno. Blending texture, atmosphere, and groove, his music crafts immersive narratives that tap into instinct and emotion. His DJ sets echo the same spirit—dynamic, playful, and always evolving.

A core member of the Hayes Collective, Fergus has released on respected labels such as Illegal Alien, NRBK, Connection Verified, and his own imprint, Pressure Systems. The label reflects his belief that sound is pressure, and music is its system—a platform for total creative freedom and raw self-expression.

This mix was recorded in July 2025 at The Glove That Fits as the closing set for Fossil Archive. The concept was to present an album in the context of a DJ set - something I’d been wanting to explore for a while. For this first attempt, I chose Spread by Heiko Laux. Heiko is like an older brother to me, so it felt special to honour his work in this way. You could say it was a Heiko Laux night.

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#SlamRadio - 657 - Fergus Sweetland

Jamie Anderson was born in London and raised in a musical environment, eventually relocating to Bristol in the mid 80’s, where he continued training in improvisation with jazz pianist Dave Buxton for several years. Whilst performing in local bands and working in a Bristol record shop during the early 1990s, he developed a deep love for electronic music and turntablism, fusing elements of acid house, funk, Latin, and Detroit techno into his craft.

In 1997, Anderson founded the label Artform, making his solo debut with the Prototype EP. In 2001, he released his first full-length album Blue Music on NRK, followed by the mix CD Nite:Life 013 and key tracks such as “Black Sun,” “Player Hater,” and “Rebel Sound.” His productions and remixes also appeared on respected labels including Rotation, Cocoon, Fossil Archive, 100% Pure, and Flash Recordings.

Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, Jamie Anderson became a fixture on the global DJ circuit, performing at major international events and building a devoted following for his energetic DJ sets and live performances. He collaborated with fellow artists such as Jerome, Dave Angel, Jesse Rose, K. Alexi, Lee Pattison, and Owain K—releasing standout singles like “Body Jackin’” and “Cyclone,” and refining his signature groove-driven sound.

With his Artform Studio based in Berlin since 2014, Anderson continues to evolve his craft—collaborating with artists including Robert Owens, R.M.K., Daniel Haaksman, and Kapote on numerous high-quality studio productions. He remains active as a DJ, performing across Europe and around the globe.

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#SlamRadio - 658 - Jamie Anderson

Premiere of 'I Finished My Homework' by Diego Oroquieta, taken from Aquadance EP forthcoming on Soma Records

Chilean based producer Diego Oroquieta returns to Soma for his 2nd full release with the Aquadance EP. Armed with 4 uniquely produced and distinct tracks, Oroquieta moves easily between warping and hypnotic sounds to more tougher and abrasive material.

I Finished My Homework is a relentless, drum heavy opener that leans on a hard hitting and continuous rhythm while title track, Aquadance, takes a deeper, hypnotic route with pulsating, warping synths creating a dark tension throughout. La Serpiente Perdio Su Rumbo once again brings Oroquieta’s tougher sound as pounding drums back looped out synths before Amazing Dance closes out the release with distorted and unyielding power.

Label: Soma Records
Artist: Diego Oroquieta
Title: Aquadance EP
Track: I Finished My Homework
Cat: SOMA689D
Release Date: 5 September 2025

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Premiere: Diego Oroquieta - I Finished My Homework [SOMA689D]

Mark Williams is a veteran that has paid his dues over more than two decades on the scene as a DJ and producer. Since the 80s, when he started his career at UK hot spots like the Ministry of Sound and Final Frontier, he has been laying the groundwork for his future success. 

His production work has also gained him acclaim the world over and he has released a staggering catalogue of quality tracks on some of the most respected techno labels in the world including: Tortured, Dark House, Pure Plastic, Phont, Primate, and Carl Cox’s Ultimate Trax imprint, to name a few. In addition to releasing on other labels, Mark also has his own imprints: Artificial Vinyl, Real Sessions, Macumba and Real Vinyl. Mark has also gained worldwide recognition with his skilful and distinctive DJing style. 

Mixing tribal, tech house and techno on three decks and CDJs, his rocking performances have helped him to develop a strong fan base and facilitated gigs in places like Spain, Turkey, Slovenia, Japan, Brazil, Colombia, Macedonia, and Sweden. His first major tour was in 1998 when Mark was asked to join Carl Cox on his “World Wide Ultimatum Tour.” In 2000, Mark became a resident at a club night called “Damage” in Dublin and later that year he supported Billy Nasty on his “Torture Chamber World Tour.” 2003 found Mark on his first “Ingoma Tour” with Ben Sims which culminated in a now legendary party at the Loft Club, Barcelona, the weekend of Sonar. In 2004, Mark and Ben set out for another tour to promote Mark’s debut album, “A Point in Time” on Ingoma. 2005 was another banner year, with Mark playing at clubs, parties and festivals around the world including a set for more than 40,000 people at the Monegros Festival in Spain. 2005 also saw Mark bringing his sound to radio. The “Concept Show” (www.conceptshow.com) is a monthly broadcast that Mark co-hosts with Macedonian DJ Goran Kan. Some of the past guests have been Mark Broom, Paul Mac, Ben Sims, Cari Lekebusch, Oscar Mulero and DJ Bone. From the studio to the DJ booth, Mark Williams is one of the brightest stars in the world of techno and his list of accomplishments is impressive and ever growing. 

In 2007, Mark has teamed up with Paul Mac to provide a new way of presenting his music using a combination of three turntables, 2 CDJs and a laptop running Ableton. Sou Tai are intending to fuse their customary sounds to create something new and fresh. The addition of Ableton to the standard setup enables the use of custom edits of classics and to be able to drop all manner of surprises into the mix. 

Mark has also found time to create a masterpiece of an album that expresses all the sides of his musicality. His love for tribal, Detroit techno and house music shines through in his album “You can’t hide what you truly feel” (out later this year) for the label Subject Detroit. 

So far Mark has soared to new heights, with Sou Tai closing the Awakenings party in Holland to outstanding reactions from the crowds. With Sou Tai riding high the pair have had some superb gigs such as the one at Spanish super club Fabrik, and Mark has now found himself back playing in much loved Japan

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#SlamRadio - 659 - Mark Williams

VECTOR LOVERS | REMIXED
[Soma355d]

1. Computrfnk (Marc Houle Remix)
2. Computrfnk (Joe Stawarz Remix)
3. Melodies & Memory (E.B.E. Peace Of Mind Mix)

Mark Houle, Joe Starwarz & E.B.E take Vector Lovers track Computrfnk in new and different directions with these remixes. 

Starwarz brings an intricate approach, winding up through beat changes and gradually circling as he imposes a bass driven organic style. There is a prominent physical element to the reworking with the low-end rumblings carrying the track on a booming foundation. Each drop doesn’t wholly redirect but rather adds another layer to the build. The track picks up pace on the waves of these drops with the well positioned beats affording an enticing sound. This is an interesting direction enabling intricacy and a cerebral engagement within the comforting sea of bass.

Mark Houle brings a much more immediate and imposing style from the onset of his remix with a dense and full sound thrusting the track forward. The other sonic elements throw more and more onto the recurring rhythms and provide deep drops, which develop new avenues for the pumping track. The layers add to this bombastic output and create a more easily identifiable techno sound, perfect for playing out and keeping rhythm and movement at the forefront. 

The E.B.E version rounds off this remix EP in a much more progressive yet still hard hitting way. Vocoder vocals ride through the track populated with an almost Balearic synth line that adds to the deeper side of this EP. 

These unique remixes transport the senses and by different methods provide engrossing and dynamic music that is full of personality. 


2. Vector Lovers - Computrfnk (Joe Stawarz Remix) (Soma 355d)

One of the world's leading electronic dance labels, and one of the longest running. We have been putting out great music since 1991. Co-founded by Slam.