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Somnolent sessions - October 2021

Retrospect 079 | Somnolent Works (@somnolent_works)

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Józef Flakus, also known as Somnolent Works, is a producer, DJ and music explorer based in Upper Silesia. He is passionate about breakbeat/jungle rhythms, old school electro, and techno music, often with robotic and strong elements. He loves to break conventions and explore new musical directions taken from different genres of music. The gritty and atmospheric landscape of factories, mines, and steelworks of his hometown region has had a significant impact on his music, particularly in its darker and more experimental elements. Somnolent Works sound often reflects the mechanical rhythms and metallic textures of the industrial world.

He is a regular member of the CEL club in Katowice, where he can be heard playing his eclectic selections from behind the decks. His latest releases include his debut EP titled "Surface Noise" which was self-released at the end of 2021. The EP showcases his distinctive style of noisy breakbeat rhythms, while also exploring new musical directions. In late 2022, he released the "Paperclip" single on the SKAN Records (@skan-rec) compilation, which further demonstrated his ability to craft intricate and immersive soundscapes within the electro genre. On March 23rd, 2023, he released another, four-track EP, called "Elephant On Drugs" on the POTOP Records (@potoprecords) in Katowice.

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RETROSPECT 079: Somnolent Works

Hey bass heads, it's been a while! Our May episode just dropped, and we've got some seriously hard-hitting tracks to share with you. This journey wouldn't be complete without an experimental twist on bass-heavy groovers from our special guest, Somnolent Works. 
Let's goooo!!!

CIARKI 086 TRACKLIST:
K-Lone - Wait 4 U [AUS Music]
Wen - Coolin’ Off [GD4YA]
Baltra - Breathe Deep [Future Classic]
PENERA - ONE CHANCE [Forthcoming 17Steps]
Bakongo - Frozen Isle [Forthcoming Eterna]
Lake Hills - SP1CE [All The People]
COIDO - 7th Movement [Yuku]
Mia Koden - F.T.S [Self Released]
James Shinra - Cowbell [Self Released]
Illegal Shipment - Police Raid [BlueDollarBillz]
Ivy Lab - Torpedo [Self Released]
Niks - V2B [Céad]
Drone - Airtight
Dylan Dylan - Forward [Shall Not Fade]
Bodhi - Reformat [Hotflush Rec.]
Mantra - Shakout [Illan Tape]
Silas - Ubuntu [Forthcoming Sneaker Social Club]
Pugilist - Destructor [Self Released]
BJF - Vulcano [Nehza Records]
NKK - Ion [Nasty Enterprises]
Club Glow - Our Style [Rinse]
Croixrouge - K2 [Nehza Records]
Clare Durant & Hartta - Lens Control [Forthcoming Oddities]
Fjaak - And You Feel [Self Released]
NOGE x SlowRolla - One Question [Purple Records]
Maara & Amor Satyr - Lost & Delirious [Wajang]
Ron Mercy - From the Back [MOVELTRAXX]
Tim Reaper - Scorched Earth [Future Retro]
Nova Cheq - Friyay Inna Shed (Toby Ross Remix) [Super Sonic Booty Bangers]
We Rob Rave - Adono [Hardcore Energy]

SOMNOLENT WORKS TRACKLIST:
Client_03 - Interpersonal Relationship Assessment
SC-164 - Seperate Follower (Sync 24 Remix)
Datawave - Magnetron
Gesloten Cirkel - Prisonriot
Пацаны44 - Mausoleum
Maelstrom - CRFT
Adrien d'Elziu - Swolle
Serge Geyzel - Sceptic
Client_03 - Unity Cadidate
Dagga X Manao - Miami Youth
CEM3340 - 5505 Eerror
Unklevon - E-Computer
Somnolent Works - Lost Transmission
Saigg - Sedronary
Assembler Code & Jensen Interceptor - Hyper Reality (Sync 24 Remix)
Viikatory X Manao - The Future
Andrea - Future Atmo
Skee Mask - Dial 274

SOMNOLENT WORKS:
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@somnolent_works

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CIARKI 087 with SOMNOLENT WORKS

ANTIBURN HOTCAST #82 with Somnolent Works (@somnolent_works)

"Get ready for the experimental but still danceable stuff I've prepared for this special occasion. You'll find lots of bass melodies, fast and saturated 808's, and my favorite noisy electro-basslines straight from the iconic Pro-One synthesizer. It's a combination of my new discoveries, but with a respect for the older tunes, which are continually a huge influence on me. I couldn't resist making room for a track from my newly formed label, called “No Photo Policy.” Definitely check out the full release as it is a BANGING opener! This is not a test" - Somnolent Works

SUPPORT LIST:

1. Adrien d'Elzius - Zasvojenost (feat. Spazmik System) @adriendelzius
2. Modern Collapse - Seeds @modern-collapse
3. drøn - Numerator (Maude vôs Denominator Remix)
4. Ivy Lab - Cake (Nikki Nair Remix) @ivylab @nikki-nair
5. Shortage - Heavyweight
6. COIDO - Wedge @coido
7. Cocktail Party Effect - Racka @cocktailpartyeffectmusic
8. COIDO - 7th Movement @coido
9. Deft - OKURTHEEXPERT @deft
10. Rhyw - Honey Badger @rhyw
11. Lake Hills - LATENIGHTWALK @lake-hills
12. Manao - Furro @elmanao
13. Robodrum - Galaktyczny Folk @robodrumakaelectromonter
14. Serge Geyzel - Energy Status @sergegeyzel
15. Assembler Code & Jensen Interceptor - Bioluminescence @assemblerc @jensen-interceptor
16. Unklevon - San Telmo (feat. Augustina) @unklevonunklevon
17. Assembler Code - Write Pulse @assemblerc
18. DJ Freakuency - Electro's Fugitive (Jensen Interceptor Remix) @djfreakuencyscumklub @jensen-interceptor
19. Cocktail Party Effect - Fixing the Roof @cocktailpartyeffectmusic
20. Treetalking - SYNAPSES

HOTCAST#82  with «Somnolent Works»

Somnolent Works is a forward-thinking producer, DJ, and music explorer hailing from Poland. Deeply inspired by the gritty industrial landscape of factories and mines, his music embodies dark and futuristic sounds with strong robotic elements.

Being a true innovator, he blends noisy electro, breakbeat rhythms, and 90s techno to craft raw and hypnotic sonic journeys.
As a regular at the iconic CEL club in Katowice, he has become a key figure in the underground scene.

In 2024, he founded the No Photo Policy label, a platform dedicated to underground electronic music and visual arts.
His releases have gained recognition on respected labels such as No Photo Policy, Ovelha Trax, POTOP, and Native Boundaries.

Somnolent Works thrives on breaking conventions, exploring new directions, and delivering immersive performances. His sets are a visceral experience for those seeking authenticity and raw energy.
Whether behind the decks or in the studio, Somnolent Works pushes the boundaries of underground electronic music with unparalleled creativity.

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Socials:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somnolentworks
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somnolent_works/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/somnolent_works

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Further information:

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/somnolent_works

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Selected discography:

Solo:

- Follower EP (No Photo Policy), 2024
- 3-Terminal EP (Ovelha Trax), 2024
- Elephant on Drugs EP (POTOP Records), 2023
- Surface Noise EP, 2021
- Giant Clay Heroes (single), 2021
- Air Error (single), 2021

Compilations:

- Picture of Science (VA Breaking Bounds vol.2 - Native Boundaries) - 2024
- Back To 96 (Peace Tomorrow V/A 2 - Peace Tomorrow, 2023
- Inner Source (VA FIREPROOF [vol.1] - Your Character), 2023
- Paperclip (VA Leaked Signals Compilation - SKAN Records), 2022

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Tracklist:

01. Somnolent Works - Intro
02. Identified Patient - Walk With Me
03. Somnolent Works - Wired Activity
04. Client_03 - IntrospectionDecimator
05. Little Snake - R-U-RDY- 2 MV
06. ZULI - Bo2 ft. Maoupa Mazzocchetti
07. Client_03 - Unity Cadidate
08. Jensen Interceptor - Biometric
09. Mikron - Ulterior
10. Random Copy - IPNLIVE5
11. Mani Festo - Rugg
12. Somnolent Works - Surface Reflection
13. Sync 24 x Jensen Interceptor - Wave ID
14. 214 - Earthworms
15. Raw Takes - 116ctro
16. Assembler Code & Jensen Interceptor - Funk Spitter
17. Somnolent Works - Lost Transmission

Addicted-2-Bass / Episode 068 / Somnolent Works / 16.02.2025

Audio version of the video set recorded at our studio by Somnolent Works.
Artist profile: @somnolent_works
Original picture available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paTc3D_B10s&t=1958s

Somnolent Works - Underton Live

Producer, DJ, head chef of @no-photo-policy label. Passionate about noisy/mechanical electro, breakbeat/jungle rhythms and 90s techno, often with robotic and strong elements. Loves to break conventions and explore new musical directions taken from different genres of music. The gritty and atmospheric landscape of factories, mines, and steelworks of his hometown region has had a significant impact on his music, particularly in its darker and more experimental elements. Somnolent Works sound often reflects the mechanical rhythms and metallic textures of the industrial world. He is a regular member of the CEL club in Katowice and founder of the No Photo Policy Label. Released his tracks in labels like: No Photo Policy, Ovelha Trax, POTOP, Native Boundaries, and more...

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somnolent.works@jflakus.com