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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 - Sympathy - Soma 424d

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Slam | Reverse Proceed Interpretations Part 2
Gary Beck, Clouds & Jeroen Search Remixes
[SOMA420]

1. Slam – Catacoustics (Gary Beck Remix)
2. Slam - Resolved (Clouds Remix)
3. Slam – Cirklon Bells (Jeroen Search Remix)

The second installment of re Interpretations form Slam’s latest, critically acclaimed album Reverse Proceed sees Soma look to yet more highly regarded Techno artists to provide their reimagining’s of their favourite tracks from Reverse Proceed. Long time Soma collaborator Gary Beck makes a welcome return to the label alongside fellow Scottish upstarts Clouds and finally Dutch Techno wizard, Jeroen Search. Each brings their inimitable style to the project.

Gary Beck steps up first with his take on Catacoustics. His fiery brand of looped out Techno take the already tough Catacoustics into another realm. Gary comes out, all guns blazing using the original hook to great effect as it trips out over his ferocious kicks, thundering percussion and powerful dance floor groove.

Not shy of a fierce remix, the Clouds twosome give Resolved a thorough going over. One of the more ambient tracks from Reverse Proceed, the beatless, breathtaking original is well and truly given a proper workout by the young Scottish producers. Filtered, shaking percussion leads us into the analogue warmth of the Resolved pads. This light start rapidly gives way to a full on assault of rhythmic destruction as Clouds turn in a serious weapons grade Techno track. 

The influential figure of Jeroen Search closes off this EP in fine form with his version of Cirklon Bells. Widely regarded as a true innovator in Techno, Jeroen shows off his skills with this remix as he powers in with a straight out 909 workout infused with hypnotic synth hooks. Given the live treatment, Jeroen is able to keep things exciting with the remix and easily pulls out a highly addictive remix.

*All tracks mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering

Slam - Resolved (Clouds Remix) - Soma 420

Slam - Catacoustics (Gary Beck Remix) - Soma 420

http://www.mixmag.net/music/exclusive/premiere-the-neon-judgement-jimmy-edgar-remix

Belgian new wave group The Neon Judgement have got a retrospective release on the way, spanning the last 35 years. 

The pair were regular artists on Play It Again Sam Records, releasing four albums on PIAS throughout the 80s and early 90s, and their forthcoming 'Time Capsule' release is coming on Lektroluv. 

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Premiere: The Neon Judgement 'TV Treated' (Jimmy Edgar remix)

The second installment of re Interpretations form Slams latest, critically acclaimed album Reverse Proceed sees Soma look to yet more highly regarded Techno artists to provide their reimaginings of their favourite tracks from Reverse Proceed. Long time Soma collaborator Gary Beck makes a welcome return to the label alongside fellow Scottish upstarts Clouds and finally Dutch Techno wizard, Jeroen Search. Each brings their inimitable style to the project.

Gary Beck steps up first with his take on Catacoustics. His fiery brand of looped out Techno take the already tough Catacoustics into another realm. Gary comes out, all guns blazing using the original hook to great effect as it trips out over his ferocious kicks, thundering percussion and powerful dance floor groove.


Slam - Catacoustic - Gary Beck Remix -Soma Records

http://www.mixmag.net/music/exclusive-music/prem-ellen-allien-ejeca

Aside from wild re-imagingings by Radio Slave and Aux 88, Belfast hotshot Ejeca has put an acid spin on 'Freak The Night' and we've got the first play.

It starts off subtly and lures you into a false sense of security before intense builds and rolling drops rear their head.

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