Soma Records


Reviews


Black Dog (2007)


Book of Dogma
Forceful double CD compilation, which compiles together their vinyl only early releases, from groundbreaking electronic act the Black Dog


Black Dog (2008)


Detroit Vs Sheffield
Excellent new EP from Sheffield-based electronic act Black Dog, which pays tribute to Robert Hood, Detroit master of techno


Black Dog (2007)


The Cost
Early pioneering dubstep, culled together from the forthcoming re-issue of seminal electronic group the Black Dog's early 1990's album, 'Temple of Transparent Balls'


Black Dog (2009)


Further Vexations
Superb latest album from Sheffield-based techno pioneers, the Black Dog


Black Dog (2009)


Vexing EP
Excellent new twelve inch vinyl single from Sheffield-based techno act the Black Dog, which preceeds their forthcoming new album, 'Further Vexations'


Croucher and Myles (2008)


Vicious Circle
Fabulous twelve inch vinyl single from new duo Croucher and Myles, who prove immediately to be one of house's most essential acts


Decimal (2011)


Ghost
Instantly appealing latest single from Chicago-based house/techno project, Decimal


Decimal (2010)


Forgotten Requiem
Meandering latest single from Decimal, the project of much acclaimed Chicago-based artist David Spacek


Decimal (2008)


Technicolor Lover
Fine, off kilter techno on new EP from new act, Decimal


Funk D'Void and Sian (2009)


A Raven Wheeling Overhead
Eurodisco-influenced latest single from Funk D'Void, the moniker for Scandinavian musician Lars Sandberg



Funk D'Void and Sian (2010)
Funk D'Void and Sian - Bearded Child

Bearded Child
Gentle-in-tone techno on new single from Scottish collaboration, Funk D'Void and Sian


Harvey McKay (2008)
Harvey McKay - Output

Output
Loud techno on new download single from young Glaswegian Harvey McKay, the unexceptional A-side of which is outclassed by its stamina-building B-side


Harvey McKay (2010)
Harvey McKay - Nightwalker

Nightwalker
Immaculate-sounding techno designed to be played loud from Scottish group, Harvey McKay


Joe Stawarz (2011)
Joe Stawarz - Cry

Cry
Fluent-toned debut single from Australian-based techno/house musician, Joe Stawarz


Let's Go Outside (2008)
Let's Go Outside - A Picnic with the Hunters

A Picnic with the Hunters
Fine electronic dance music on debut album from Let's Go Outside, the project of Portland, Oregon-based musician Stephen Schieberl


Let's Go Outside (2009)
Let's Go Outside - Machismo

Machismo
Excellent single from upcoming new album for house act Let's Go Outside, the project of Stephen Schieberl, a Portland, oregon-based musician


Mark Henning (2008)
Mark Henning - All Star Geek

All Star Geek
Elegant and sophisticated-sounding new single plus remixes from German house/techno artist Mark Henning


Octogen (2008)
Octogen - The Journeyman and Square Bells

The Journeyman and Square Bells
Innovative remixes on twelve inch vinyl of two tracks by Octogen, the moniker of young techno wizard Marco Bernardi, who has had a trio of releases out already this year


Pablo (2009)
Pablo - Turntable Technology

Turntable Technology
Excellent, autobiographical collection of soundtrack music from Pablo, the project of Glasgow-based electronic musician Michael Hunter


Pablo (2009)
Pablo - The Story of Sampling

The Story of Sampling
Sublime hip hop on laidback and majestic new single from Pablo, the moniker for Glasgow-based musician Michael Hunter



Percy X (2002)
Percy X - Wheres The Music

Wheres The Music
Refreshingly "relevant" and "of-the-minute electro-techno workout" from dance maestro Terry Scott, aka Percy X


Project AKC (2013)
Project AKC - Dishwater/Melon

Dishwater/Melon
Appealing digital only single from techno act Project AKC, who have just signed to Soma Records


Repeat Repeat (2007)
Repeat Repeat - Home Stop Welcome

Home Stop Welcome
Acid house inspired new single from electronic duo Repeat/Repeat, the a side of which was mixed by Andrew Weatherall


Silicone Soul (2006)
Silicone Soul - Save Our Souls

Save Our Souls
Euphoric house music on latest album from Glaswegian dance duo, Silicone Soul


Slam (2007)
Slam - Human Response

Human Response
Sophisticated and deeply addictive house music on fourth album from Slam, whose members Stuart McMillan and Orde Meikle are the founders of Glasgow's Soma label


Slam (2007)
Slam - Azure

Azure
Lengthy, but totally compelling new single from house DJ Slam


Slam (2008)
Slam - Staccato Rave

Staccato Rave
Infectious remixes of 'Staccato Rave', one of the tracks from techno duo Slam's 'Human Response' album , which maintain but also build on from the appeal of the original


Slam (2014)
Slam - Astrolabe

Astrolabe
Fine new single from much acclaimed Glasgow-based techno outfit, Slam


Vector Lovers (2007)
Vector Lovers - Afterglow

Afterglow
Surprising new album from minimalistic house act Vector Lovers which takes a lot of its inspiration from traditional styles aand would not be out of place on a Radio 2 or 6Music playlist


Vector Lovers (2008)
Vector Lovers - Ping Pong

Ping Pong
Epic and exquisite-sounding clash of styles on latest EP from techno act, the Vector Lovers