Release date (vinyl & digital): 27th of January

TRACKLISTING:
A1: Illumination
A2: Integrate The Shadow
B1: Tenacity
B2: Follow The Eyes

INFO:
	
After a year of acclaimed releases on SK_Eleven, Voltage, and his own Observer Station, the ever exciting up-and-comer Altinbas strikes with his debut on Token. Known for crafting club textures with the utmost attention to detail, Altinbas offers his four contributions to the Belgian label under the name ‘Illumination’. 

Grabbing the A1 slot with the title name, ‘Illumination’ unveils Altinbas’s story with a bubbly and strobe-like introduction. With a long arrangement and sustained tension, suspense is never far from an otherwise aquatic record. ‘Integrate the Shadow’ claims A2 as an introverted and mischievous follow up. Nervous keys loop along with dissonant bells accentuating the mystery to an already obscure soundscape. More playful with the percussion here, Altinbas structures his second track with electric stabs and wide rides to provide appropriate pace. We are then gripped by a confident third, ‘Tenacity’, for a pinch of attitude needed in any good club record. The metallic lead swings off a muffled mid synth line to create movement here, and the clap booms behind us to create that dimension. Racing to the end of ‘Tenacity’, Altinbas then guides us to our final chapter - ‘Follow the Eyes’. This dreamy conclusion opens up the EP, giving us far-off strings and a reliably ethereal lead bell that melts into a thick ambience. The drums push us through a cloudy landscape to land us safely for the end of our story.

TOKEN113 - Altinbas - Illumination

In the pulsating heart of the techno scene emerges a powerful alliance a collective of renowned artists converging under the banner of "Malum." This V/A symbolizes not only the seismic force of their music but also the transformative energy they bring to the electronic music landscape.
At its core, Malum is more than just a collaboration; it's a testament to the unyielding spirit of techno. Spearheaded by Eclectic Limited, this visionary project aims to unify some of the most influential figures in the genre, harnessing their collective talents to craft a deep journey like no other.

Bandcamp

Octaviou - Altered

Milo Raad - Below The Surface EP [SOMA674D]

1. Below The Surface
2. Genetic Code
3. Ultimate Sacrifice
4. Return Of The Hornet

Serbian-based DJ/Producer Milo Raad drops his latest release on Soma, 'Below The Surface' EP. Sounding out the depth of techno, his thorough understanding is evident in his productions, which are defined by a minimalistic and dark sound aesthetic driven by deep grooves.

Mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering.

Follow Milo Raad:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/milo_raad/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/miloraad?locale=en_GB
SoundCloud: @user-780606550

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Milo Raad - Below The Surface [ Soma Records ]

SOMA NEU Vol. 2 [SOMA675D]

Support: https://somaneu.fanlink.tv/Volume2

1. BØHM & The Unborn Child - Tension
2. Michel Lauriola - Matter x3
3. Fixeer - Ojo de Dios
4. Franco Rossi - Marina Mercante
5. KRISSFA - Twelve of Twelve
6. STNDRD & Alexey Dunchyk - Track Title
7. AgainstMe - Waltz in Limbo
8. E.DN - 21-45
9. BRÄLLE - Sulpher
10. End Train - feeling to the bone
11. Deas - A Bonnet

Soma continue the SOMA NEU series as Vol 2 follows in Soma’s founding ethos of quality electronic music. Each part of the series is meticulously curated and aims to direct the uncompromising vision of the label, directly to the dance floor. Featuring a lineup of modern and emerging artists, SOMA NEU pays homage to the roots and raw energy of authentic techno and demonstrates its ongoing evolution.

Vol. 2 packs in another 11 tracks from new and past label affiliates, spanning dubbed out minimalism to deep atmospheric techno and beyond.

Mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering

Follow Michel Lauriola:
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Soundcloud: @michellauriola

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SOMA NEU Vol. 2

Matter x3

Michel Lauriola - Matter X3 [SOMA675D]



DIG CURATED the infamous four of this EP in an omnivorous fashion, allowing vinyl
wizard Louis the 4th to take us on a ride of stylistic adventure between old and
new-school techno wickedry.

Olivia Mendez (the curator behind this EP) picked these gems according to the way
she would build her sets; each track corresponding to a distinct part of a blazing
journey. Each track being a different color on a powerful, vibrant palette, attesting to
the versatility of an artist whose emblem is anonymity - remember Detroit? - and
reinvention. The man behind the bandana doesn't shy away from paying homage to
the old school while at times enveloping us into a computerized sound chaos - classy
as it is.

This selection reveals a side of LTF that hasn't been shown before, catching the ears
of a great number of peeps, who could easily find their match here.


>>>>>


Dilatation is a chugging techno zinger, with a groove that feels minimal yet keeps
expanding through punctured breaks and urging synth enveloped into a sustained
air- a kind of tool that mounts the energy to near combustible.

Almost there decompresses space into a light-weight, energy saver atmosphere, that
fleshes out a brand-new compartment in LTF`s music wallet. Threaded through
driving rides and a rhythmic zeal, it wobbles gently between sustain and release.

On the flip side, Kurrikulum Vitae flexes LTS mechanics, with rascal shifts in a
groove that feels simultaneously ancient and totally new, amassing a depth of
textures and tones towards a skanking peak.

999 seals the deal with multilayered distortions enveloped into ghostly undertones
and reverbing crunches, half-step of being a techno-artefact and a dazzling sound
puzzle, made of a loopy melody edging towards poise.


words by __ORSHI

Tracks Written by Louis The 4th
Mastered by Nihad Tule 
Graphic Design by Diego Vicinanza


Louis The 4th - A1.Dilatation [DIG-C002]

Magnum Opus

Cosmology Crisis

Support here: https://beasoneimprint.bandcamp.com/album/elevate

PREMIERE: Kashpitzky - Elevate [BAO095]

Chilias

[ W.I.P ]  Bouncing Buddha - M4lfunkt1on Project

Bit of a switch up in style. Enjoyed making it!

Ben Fez - Those Eyes

STNDRD - DEJA VU II

Belgrade-born producer focusing on the deepest side of Techno. Released on Soma Records, Mord, MindTrip, Edit Select, Olympian, and Faut Section — the early support of his productions from leading players in the Techno industry has been proofing the quality of his output from early on.

Sounding out the depth of Techno, his thorough understanding carries his productions, defined by a minimalistic and dark sound aesthetic driven by deep grooves. Continuous tension is running
through his tracks without using big build-ups or massive breakdowns. Milo manages to get to the root of Techno and reinterpret it in a unique and personal way, independent of trends — Modern, future-oriented Techno.

Milo Raad performed from Asia to North & South America and is a regular across venues in Europe, where he presented his music at some of the most distinguished events and clubs like Boiler Room, Tresor Berlin, Street Parade in Zurich, Exit Festival, and Melkweg Amsterdam, to name a few.