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Global Vibe Radio 305 Feat. Slam (Soma Records)

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Scottish duo Slam, Stuart McMillan and Orde Meikle, are a tour de force on the global techno circuit. Their unique, six deck, back-to-back DJ performances have seen the duo play leading clubs and festivals across the world. They are renowned for both their experience and their powerful, contemporary sound. Listen to Soma Records’ head honchos signature high energy and peak-time mix for this week’s Global Vibe Radio. 

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The last few years have seen some of Slam’s most prolific studio output as they continue to innovate and keep things moving forward, most recently with the Louder Than Chaos project. Louder Than Chaos was a series of five releases on 12″ vinyl and digital. Each volume released monthly via Soma Records.

The project kicked off with Vol. 1 featuring collaborations with 999999999, Hector Oaks and Keith Tucker (AKA Optic Nerve). Vol. 2 features collaborations with UK techno legend Perc, and Vol. 3 features long term Soma affiliate Rebekah. Vol. 4 with Belgium’s finest export Amelie Lens. Vol. 5 concluded Lounder Than Chaos, featuring the enigmatic Mancunian AnD. Each EP features specially commissioned artwork from German based artist PPP Panic, which consolidates into one constructive piece over the five releases.  

Listen: Global Vibe Radio 305 feat Slam (Soma Records)

Besides heading Soma Records and spearheading projects, McMillan and Meikle are co-directors and co-curators of Glasgow’s Riverside Festival. The festival showcases the best emerging local talent alongside some of the most established names in international techno. Scotland’s premier electronic music festival returns on the Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend, June 2 to June 4. The party will take place at the iconic Zaha Hadid-designed Riverside Museum on Glasgow’s Clydeside. The program features international heavyweights to some of the most exciting, emerging talents. 

Riverside Festival

Riverside Museum

Tickets for Riverside Festival are on sale here.

Riverside Festival Glasglow Lineup

This summer the legendary Slam Tent in Edinburgh also returns after a six year hiatus as Slam Events and Edinburgh promoters FLY join forces. Across one unmissable three-day May Day Bank Holiday Weekender, April 29 to May 1, legions of music fans will once again be welcomed back to what has become globally renowned as one of the biggest dance tents on the European festival circuit. Slam is thrilled to reveal the full line-up which showcases sets from across the spectrum of electronic music inside the hallowed walls of the original Slam Tent as they recreate the greatest dance floor that Scotland has ever seen. 

Tickets for Slam Tent are on sale here.

Slam Tent Lineup

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In Interview: Slam b2b Perc

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We haven’t seen Slam and Perc go back-to-back behind the decks (yet), but we have just had the pleasure of witnessing them interview one another, exclusively for us at 6AM.

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Elyas & Hemissi

Hemissi & Elyas Team Up to Drop Dancefloor Bombs on Soma

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The dynamic production duo of Elyas & Hemissi drop their first Soma release, the Cuflokt EP. With an exciting catalogue of releases individually, the pair come together on this latest release, delivering a solid 4 track EP built with deep, hypnotic and driving sensibilities. Check out the premiere of “Overa” below.

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Temudo

Temudo Continues His Streak With Soma Records

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Portuguese maestro Temudo is back on Soma Records bringing his powerful and direct brand of techno on his latest release, the Artifacts EP. Quickly becoming the name in the scene for destructive yet rhythmic techno, Temudo has been at the top of his game as of late with a plethora of releases and tracks across some of the most recognized labels. This latest EP on Soma has him bringing his adept and striking techno production to the forefront once again.

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Is it a Banger or Massive Chune? Here’s Your Rave Terms Bible

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The dance music world is its own universe entirely, and with that, has its own language. Ravers around the world use their own slang to describe all aspects of dance music. From describing tracks and artists to the act of raving itself and all it encompasses. Here is your rave terms bible that you can pass onto your non-raver friends to help them get in the know. This guide has both commonly used terms and some not-so-common words. Who knows, maybe you’ll learn a new rave term or two. Any other rave terms you’d add?

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Premiere: Slam “The Passage” Soma Records

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Record Bosses Slam are storming their own acclaimed label, Soma Records with The Scourge EP. Three intense techno workouts await from the ever-on-form pairing of Slam aka Stuart McMillan & Orde Meikle.

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Premiere: Parisian Felicie Unleashes “Daddy Issues” EP on Soma Records, Including Cleric Remix

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Felicie is one of the most promising DJs and producers in the hot Parisian scene, and the three original tracks on Soma Records that form her Daddy Issues EP are a testament to that.

From high tempo grooves to industrial, Felicie developed her own style, always focusing on giving listeners and live crowds uncompromising, energetic techno.

Today, we premiere the Cleric remix of the title track from her “Daddy Issues” EP, a rendition that is equally as relentless, pounding and raw as the original tracks on the release.

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Premiere: Setaoc Mass Provides Remix for SLV’s “Berlin. A Portrait In Music” Album on Soma Records

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SLV’s Berlin. A Portrait In Music album on Soma receives a string of remixes from Setaoc Mass, Stanislav Tolkachev, Conforce, as well as a VIP mix from SLV himself.

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Soma Records Celebrates 25 Years with Daft Punk, Robert Hood, Blawan, Jeff Mills, Andrew Weatherall, Kobosil, Vril and more

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There is little to no doubt that Soma Records make the list as one of the most respected techno imprints of today. Label bosses Slam formed the label in the distant 1991 alongside friends Glenn Gibbons and Dave Clarke, and are now celebrating 25 years of operation.

The label made a name for itself in its infant years with a catalog of fantastic music outings, including Slam’s very own timeless “Positive Education” and early career releases from the likes of Surgeon, Envoy, Funk D’Void, Silicone Soul and Alex Smoke. Not many know, for example, that french duo Daft Punk released their first raw music pieces on the label back in 1994.

To celebrate the 25 year milestone, Soma has asked a selection of the world’s finest techno acts to provide fresh brand-new music for a specially curated 15-track Limited Edition 5XVinyl Box Set. Old timers the likes of Jeff Mills, Robert Hood, Steve Bicknell, Andrew Weatherall (appearing as Woodleigh Research Facility), Blawan and Adam Beyer were joined by more recent techno newcomers such as Kobosil, VRIL and Jonas Kopp  to select and remix some of Soma’s best back-catalog material for a fresh representation of the role Soma plays in techno today.

 
Accompanying the brilliant music selection, Soma “decided it was necessary to match the unique musical sensibilities displayed with an artistic environment that clearly juxtaposed the ideas set forth in the project.” The collaboration with Scottish artist Kyle Irvine has resulted in a selection of unique designs crafted specifically for the box set, which also includes exclusive Soma 25 stickers, a poster and illustrated vinyl sleeves.

The box set will be officially released on March 31st.

Track List:

A1. Robert Hood – The Bond We Formed
A2. Jeff Mills – A Tale From the Parallel Universe
B1. Daft Punk – Drive (Slam Modular Interpretation)
B2. Adam Beyer – Just Things
C1. Blawan – Clipper
C2. The Woodleigh Research Facility – S.O.M.A 25
D. Josh Wink – Synodic Period
E1. Slam – Stepback (Jonas Kopp Remix)
E2. Slam – Visions (Kobosil Remix)
F. Percy X – X Track (Vril Remix 2)
G1. Slam – Tempest
G2. Steve Bicknell – Mind Cycles
H. Funk D’Void – 808 Planet
I. Joe Stawarz – Cry (Deepchord Remix)
J. Joe Stawarz – Beebear. (Deepchord Remix)

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