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Egbert has been dazzling us with the speed at which he has skyrocketed to being one of the world's top players in the techno scene. Within a short period of time he has managed to create a rapidly growing fan base who have all been avidly waiting for him to release an album for some time now. This November Egbert will finally be releasing ‘Warm’ on Secret Cinema's Gem Records.

With powerful pumping main room techno such as ‘Haasten’ and ‘Straktrekken’ under his belt but also melodic and somewhat minimal sounding techno, Egbert creates a broad spectrum of music within his own signature sound. So which direction did he go on Warm?

The album takes you on a trip through Egbert’s vision of melodic techno. Well produced and euphoric but without stepping in to known territory. In his own words: ‘One thing I often miss at techno parties is warmth. I would like to bring that back to techno’. While his live sets are usually filled with percussion and rhythm, this album compiles the tracks that bring warmth to his set. We also get a taste of Egbert’s raw side with the powerful pumping grooves and punishing dark basslines on ‘Tegno’ and ‘Shulgin’. There’s even a new flavour added to the versatile producer’s palate with the trippy ambient sounds of ‘Ondergronds’ and ‘Trip’.

After hearing Egbert’s first EP ‘Stroom’ on Myspace, Jeroen ‘Secret Cinema’ Verheij was quick to snatch up Egbert and take him under his wing. ‘He came walking into my studio with hundreds of brilliant tracks that only needed some polishing up’ says Verheij. After that Egbert released ‘Magie’ which was one of Sven Väth’s favourites for 2009 and made it onto Cocoon’s ‘Sounds of the 10th Season’. Suddenly, Egbert was a new player on the worldwide techno scene. Four years and many huge EPs and remixes later, his album is finally here! 

 
‘Warm’ emerges with the delicate, rolling rhythms and pads of opening track ‘Fonkel’ that stretches out across eight minutes of expansive, emotional landscape before the ‘Magic Night’ tightens up the beats before going deeper into the darkness and the previously mentioned ‘Shulgin’ pulses ever further into the night. ‘Hemelpoort’ brings us back towards the light with shimmering chords as does the more driving yet eloquent ‘Leven’ with ‘Machtig’ proving a slow builder that really hits its stride in the middle. Finally the album disappears into the ether with the atmospheric resonance of ‘Trip’, showcasing another string to Egbert comforting, radiant production.

Order it now at gemrecords.nl/warm

Egbert - Tegno | Gem Records 2013

Function | Incubation (Ritual) (Recondite Remix)

HERON/DANTIEZ SAUNDERSON | Option X
[Soma377D]
 
1.	Anthem
2.	Option X
3.	Feeling Love

Soma welcome back Heron but this time he has brought a friend in the form of collaborator and son of legendary Detroit producer Kevin Saunderson, Dantiez Saunderson. About 8 months ago, Martin and Dantiez decided to join forces, combining  high energy percussion with Detroit influenced melodies not really knowing what would come out in the end what came to light was the Option X EP. A melodic techno oriented EP with loads of soul and feeling.
Anthem starts off the EP on a proper funked out trip. Simple and effective drums set the pace of this track as slowly opened synths stabs give rise to an old school riff. This track perfectly straddles the boundaries of deep melodic techno and the more jacking edge of Detroit.
Title track Option X takes things even deeper into the Detroit heritage brought to the table by Heron & Dantiez. A simple piano riff is given depth by a full-bodied bass line, sparked off with body shaking congas and percussion. A definite nod to both producers respect of the Detroit sound.
Feeling Love rounds off the EP in a more House orientated sound almost reminiscent of early E-Dancer productions. Another simple and effect drum program is back with a evolving bass line and space like background FX. A well-used and processed vocal sample cuts in, giving that Neo-Detroit sound while smooth pads ease the transition into the body of the track.
Heron & Dantiez bring a fantastic collaboration together on Soma that clearly harks back to a love of that old school Detroit vibe.

Heron & Dantiez Saunderson - Option X (Soma 377d)

Heron & Dantiez Saunderson -Anthem (Soma 377d)

Jam & Spoon - Stella

Episode 3 of SomaTV sees us welcome Glasgow based producer/DJ and latest Soma signing Secluded (aka Hans Bouffmyhre) for a live 2 hour set.

Watch it on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eZjY-wVUcE

The young producer has been one of Scotland's finest Techno exports over the last few years as his own Sleaze label has gone from strength to strength and seeing his perform to huge crowd throughout Europe. Sleaze has carved quite the name for itself as Hans' own productions and those from his contemporaries have found their way into the bags of most of Techno's elite. In 2013 Soma signed up Hans for a series of release under his Secluded alias. Born with the aim to explore a new techno vibe, inspired by sounds from Berlin & Detroit. Secluded's productions are characterised with a deep pounding beat, softened by dubby synth passages and deep soundscapes, creating a gloomy atmosphere. He has since released two fantastic EPs on Soma, 'Mercy' (inc remixes from Dutch producer ROD) and more recently 'Suffering' which has been getting some fantastic support throughout the Techno community. 

His brand new 'Suffering" Ep is out now on Beatport:
http://www.beatport.com/release/suffering/1198618

Secluded will have the full 2hours on this month's SomaTV prior to his performance at Pressure that evening:
https://www.facebook.com/events/228511777310551/?fref=ts

#SomaTV - Secluded (1hr)

MARK HENNING| Blackout
[SOMA384]

A. Blackout
B. Jack & Jill

Mark Henning makes a welcome return to Soma with yet more jaw dropping tracks with the Blackout EP. Going back to his analogue roots, Mark has crafted two tough floor burners laden with his signature funked up basslines and crafty drum programming.

Title track Blackout rocks in with melted vocal samples over that ominous 909 kick, building slowly with a lush pad, the perfect intro to what will follow…Mark brings a perfectly sequenced bassline that growls yet remains as funky as can be. Layers of hi hats work their way as the bassline mutates in the background. Mark keeps this this track deep as the pad once again glides in giving a bit of Motor City feel. This is real machine funk.

On Jack & Jill Henning keeps it stripped back but no less driving. This is a full on analogue monster. A melodic synth line backed by straight up 909 drums work this track into a frenzy with complete ease. With the mere opening of filters and simplistic use of the revered drum machine Mark has built a track that will whip any dance floor up.

A firm favourite at Soma, Mark always delivers the good and with this EP of machine fuelled techno he looks to set Techno alight with his unique and quirky production.

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Mark Henning - Jack And Jill (Soma 384)

Mark Henning - Blackout (Soma 384)

03 Ken Ishii (ケン・イシイ) ― Extra (Luke Slater Remix) (6:29)


Lewis Fautzi | Binary [Inc Oscar Muler Remix]
[SOMA392d]
 
1.	Binary [Oscar Mulero Remix]
2.	Binary

As we build toward the release of Lewis’ debut album on Soma, we drop a hard-hitting first single in Binary. Stripped and heavy Lewis really shows us what his productions are made of. We also welcome Spanish Techno legend Oscar Mulero as he delivers a rasping remix of Binary. This release is not for the fain of heart.

Oscar Mulero’s remix opens the EP. Oscar hardens up the track even more and takes the main synth elements giving them more space and really working them. He strips the track back more but without losing any of the pure grit that this track is made of. Hypnotic rhythms bounce of each other culminating in one almighty drop. Oscar has really layered this perfectly and given this is own unique take.

The original of Binary pops up on the flip with deep, thudding drums and a killer synth hook that pings through as shattering hi hats disturb the peace and help to build the track slowly. Lewis creates great rhythm through the use of the percussive elements of the synth stabs, opening filters and bending LFOs to build the tension. 

We await Lewis’ debut, The Gare Album, with bated breath…

Lewis Fautzi - Binary (Soma 392d)

De'Lacy - That Look (Hani Club Remix)

Fumiya Tanaka - Phase

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Ten Walls - Walking With Elephants (KANT Remake)

Maelstrom's next release via Zone is set to drop soon and we have the premiere of the lead cut.

'Adversarial Design' isn't a track that you'd show your mum unless she's into violent, stabbing and demonic techno music.

Once again the track shows off Maelstrom's fine production skills and promotes a sound so dark that it's only suitable for the bleakest of raves. 

Premiere: Maelstrom 'Adversarial Design'

LXRC21 - Helena Hauff - Severe Slash

@Gemini-Voice-Archive - Paradoxical Chronicles The Remixes

1) Framauro's Plains (Slam/@paragraph Remix)
2)Singularity ( @inigokennedy Remix)
3) Significant Proportion of Speed Of Light (Matrixxman Shadow Mix)

Soma present a exclusive set of remixes taken from the debut album of the still unknown duo, Gemini Voice Archive. The pair have had an incredible journey so far on Soma with huge support across the techno world, made up of DJs & fans alike. The remix EP sees Slam, Inigo Kennedy & Matrixxman select their favourites from the album and give them their own interpretation.

Slam are up first with the space age Framauro’s Plains. The Soma label heads quickly and expertly delve head first with a fairly intense remix utilising the original’s hook but with more aggression. The maestro, Inigo Kennedy serves up a unique and almost Orchestral version of Singularity. He carves up the original beautifully adding finely tuned soundscapes. Closing out the EP is a more downbeat and dubbed out remix from Matrixxmann. His version of Significant Proportion of The Speed Of Light is a more subtle & atmospheric affair - typical of his style. 

There’s plenty more to come from the GVA boys with 2 more singles slated for 2018. Watch this space.

Mastered by Conor Dalton @ www.glowcast.co.uk/

Paradoxical Chronicles The Remixes

Framauro's Plains (Slam Remix)

Gemini Voice Archive - Framauro's Plains (Slam Remix) (Soma510d)

VINYL=> https://www.somarecords.com/shop/music/soma_511/
@Tensal - The Judgment Ep (Soma511)

A1. Marenga
A2. 1 9 9 4 O N
B1. Fano
B2. Delafix


After 3 hugely successful singles, veteran Spanish producer, Tensal will deliver his first full length later this year on Soma. As we build toward this momentous occasion, four hard hitting and idiosyncratic tracks come courtesy of Tensal as he drops The Judgment EP.

Marenga opens the EP in perfect Tensal style. A unique and well constructed sequence sits atop pervasive kicks, utilising subtle vocals and layered percussion to work the groove. 1 9 9 4 O N harks to tougher times with huge broken kick patterns, twisted synths elements and a darker vibe throughout. Things get deeper and more tripped out with Fano. Here, a more hypnotised & narcotic feeling is in effect with percussive and synth elements washing in and out of the mix whilst still retaining a solid drive. Delafix closes out the EP bringing together Tensal’s creative range under one track. The hypnotic tripped out vibe is prevalent throughout as vigorous drum workouts keep things at a fairly fast pace. 

Tensal in undeniably one of modern Techno’s most well respected and innovative producers and one that continues to add to his already prodigious catalogue.

Delafix

B2. Tensal - Delafix (Soma511)

VINYL=> https://www.somarecords.com/shop/music/soma_511/
@Tensal - The Judgement Ep (Soma511)

A1. Marenga
A2. 1 9 9 4 O N
B1. Fano
B2. Delafix


After 3 hugely successful singles, veteran Spanish producer, Tensal will deliver his first full length later this year on Soma. As we build toward this momentous occasion, four hard hitting and idiosyncratic tracks come courtesy of Tensal as he drops The Judgement EP.

Marenga opens the EP in perfect Tensal style. A unique and well constructed sequence sits atop pervasive kicks, utilising subtle vocals and layered percussion to work the groove. 1 9 9 4 O N harks to tougher times with huge broken kick patterns, twisted synths elements and a darker vibe throughout. Things get deeper and more tripped out with Fano. Here, a more hypnotised & narcotic feeling is in effect with percussive and synth elements washing in and out of the mix whilst still retaining a solid drive. Delafix closes out the EP bringing together Tensal’s creative range under one track. The hypnotic tripped out vibe is prevalent throughout as vigorous drum workouts keep things at a fairly fast pace. 

Tensal in undeniably one of modern Techno’s most well respected and innovative producers and one that continues to add to his already prodigious catalogue.

The Judgement EP

Fano

B1. Tensal - Fano (Soma511)

The Judgment EP

1 9 9 4 O N

A2.  Tensal - 1 9 9 4 O N (Soma511)

Marenga

A1. Tensal - Marenga (Soma511)

Pryda - Everyday (Original Mix)

Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/Rondenion-Beginning-Of-The-Ring-EP/release/2481873
Bandcamp: https://bosconirecords.bandcamp.com/album/boscoexv05-beginning-of-the-ring

Vintage and Classy, Rondenion joins the Extra Virgin family for its 5th release with a top level 3 tracker of fresh club music goodness.

This talented and eclectic japanese artist has dropped out already some marvellous productions on Still Music and Rush Hour, where he seemed to be very influenced by some of the greatest stuff made in Detroit by artists like Theo Parrish and Moodymann: jammin’ on with synthesizers, MPC, drum machines and manipulating disco soul jazz samples, he plays the sounds directly while he’s composing in a proper oldschool “live” way. Keeping the vibe simple, rounded, groovy, he has created amazing compositions for our ears and when you will start listening to this ep you’ll get along with us.

Trying to be always contemporary, looking at the past but still forwardthinking, Bosconi Extra Virgin presents “The Beginning of the Ring”: on the main side we can listen to the track that gives the title to the EP, and Rondenion here slams out your face with a monstrous, epic, symphonic-soul-drenched, slowmotion masterpiece that sounds definitely like a modern balearic track enriched by contemporary beat and new abstract hip hop elements, 10 minutes of heavenly, trippy and pure beatdown pleasure, reminding us something in between Baia degli Angeli and Flying Lotus, or even better, just Rondenion.
B side instead is the more dancefloor oriented part of the vinyl, which starts with the joyful uptempo house vibe of “In one’s mind” where a gospel voice on loop rolls over a heavily atmospheric filtered piano sample that comes and goes, while on the second cut we find the freestyle cut up disco a la Soundstream of “Like a child”, a pure funk banger tool that surely will please your needs of rocking the floor.

(P) & (C) Bosconi Records 2010 

www.bosconirecords.com

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Rondenion - Like A Child [BoscoEXV05 - Bosconi Extra Virgin]

From Circumsolar EP - Groom Records, 2011.

Kosmos 3M

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Norm Talley - Deep Consciousness (Ness Unconscious Rework) [Phorma001]

Oscar G - Hypnotized (Jonathan Peter's Live @ Sound Factory Mix)

POINT G - Druker

Artist: Tripeo
Title: Third Trip
Catalogue number: TRIP3
Format: 12” vinyl only!
Releasedate: 27th of may 2013
File under: Techno
Tracklist: 
A1: Untitled #5
B1: Untitled #6

Tripeo is embarking on his Third Trip. Two hypnotic and stripped down techno cuts dipped in Detroit funk and Berlin darkness. Aimed for dancefloors only.

This series is VINYL ONLY, that really means no digital release.

FEEDBACK:

Ambivalent – “Maybe the best Tripeo tracks yet. I love it!!”

Justin Berkovi – “Very nice! Immediately plunges me into a dungeon somewhere playing pure techno, love it! #5 for me.”

Cosmin TRG – “Untitled #6. My favourite Tripeo so far!! Support!”

Rolando – “TRIPEO bringing the Heat once again. Both sides are doing it for me!!!!”

Gerd – “Tripeo's first and biggest fan. Yes that's right, that's me. Lovin’ the 3rd trip for sure! Especially no5 will get them plays!”

Mr Jones – “I am honored to receive this promo,. I still play Tripeo's "First Trip" as much as I can.. Love the way Darko is producing under his new alias Tripeo.. Oldschool touch.”

Josh Wink – “LIke the production here. I like untitled 5 until the bell comes in around 3 mins. But, I'll edit around it. Otherwise #6 is grooving as well. Raw!
Thanks.”

Ian O’Donovan – “Like these a lot. #5 is very trippy indeed! #6 is very cool, 90's techno with a modern twist, will be playing this.”

Rolf Mulder – “#6 is an odd ball one, and that's a good thing! ☺”

Pär Grindvik -“I love how #6 is leaning forward! Great stuff again from Darko!”

Norm Talley – “#6 is so funky!! I’m feeling that track on this new Tripeo.. Supporting!”

Alan Fitzpatrick – “I have the others on vinyl. This is a great EP! I am a HUGE fan of Darko and a friend. Great to be able to support this.”

Mosca – “Yesssss... #6 is good but #5 is incredible! Full support on this one, expect to hear it on the show. Thanks from LDN!”

Kevin Gorman – “Love how wonky #6 is.. Another nice one Darko ☺”

Jonty Skrufff – (BLN.fm Berlin, Germany) – “Proper techno- like it a lot ☺”

Golden River Show – (East Village Radio, NYC, USA) – “#5 is very hypnotic. Excellent late night tune. #6 has heavy old school vibes.”

Michal Brzozowski – (Roxy FM Warsaw, Poland) – “How comes I've overseen this project ? This one's is right up my valley - gets heavy dancefloor & radio support!”

Raphael – (Partysan Magazine, Germany) – “Really great release from Tripeo! Will play #6 loads!”

Fuzz Magazine, Belgium – “Awesome, just awesome!”

Marcus Barnes – (Mixmag Techno Reviewer) – “LOVE these Tripeo releases. #6 is the one.”

Debug Magazine, Germany – “Considering for review.”

Scam Mode – (DJ Magazine, Spain) – “Darko is on fireeee!!! Oh my god!!”

Luis – (Clubbing Spain) – “This is serious stuff from Tripeo!!”

Hyponik – “YES DARKO! These have all been amazing!!”

Tommy Four Seven - '5 is massive man! Will drop for sure this weekend, thanks for sending!'

Untold - "Quality gear here – my pick is #6. This will fit nicely into my sets and I’m sure will be lots of fun to play. I’m noticing a few tracks surfacing with paranoid twisted synth hooks and this one nails the vibe perfectly."

Stephan Bodzin - "#3 is my no#1 so far. What Tripeo is doin these days is becoming my definition of pure and rooted techno. Love that bit smoother and still tough rocking feeling. It’s a fragile and fine line between new - and oldschool and Tripeo is exactly on it. Excellent production btw, raw and delicate. Will hammer both tunes everywhere that’s 4 sure. Thanks Darko ☺"

DJ Deep - "I played Untitled 6 and I love how raw and powerful it is!"

Ben Sims - "Thank you for this, untitled 5 is great, will be blasting that one at the weekend!"

Mark Broom - "6 is the one for me, sweet Melody/b-line ☺ He is def getting a good vibe going with these releases! Respect to Tripeo ☺"

Perc - "Yeah its good. Solid useable gear from Tripeo ☺"

Peter Van Hoesen – “Not as surprising as the first two but still very solid.”


Tripeo - Third Trip - TRIP3 (VINYL ONLY)

Click Click - Ducks In The Kiddie Pool (Original Mix)

Phonica Records’ limited offshoot returns with a second 12” from the man that kickstarted the label – Iori. The Okinawan producer, whose “Galaxy / Urge” 12” won praise from across the board, has been working prolifically and this is only a brief glimpse of things to come… 

First up is "Spaciotemporal" - a ten and a half minute techno odyssey towards the deeper echelons of the genre. Starting off as a simple drum pattern, “Spatiotemporal” slowly but steadily builds up, with Iori bringing layer after layer of synths – proper mid-paced cosmic techno!! It’s definitely one of those tracks that need to be left to do their work – preferably on a loud soundsystem! 

On the flip, we’ve secured the remix talents of one of the hottest names in techno at the moment. All the way from cold Sweden, Skudge have made quite a name for themselves in the last year, with solid releases on their own imprint. Their remix of “Grit” more than exceeded our expectations. It’s a masterpiece of stripped down techno that brings to the fore all the parts we like from the original, while taking it in a completely different direction. 

Limited vinyl pressing of 444 copies – hand stamped and numbered. Special artwork by Pedro Carvalho de Almeida.

PHONICAWHITE003 Iori - Spatiotemporal

Ten Walls - Epos

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Lewis Fautzi - Binary (Soma 392d)

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