DROID BLOG TAG - Soma

D-Node 176: Rich Jones | 8 Sided Dice UK

Rich Jones has put out a steady stream of successful 12" records over the past few years, many on 8 Sided Dice Recordings, and also Soma ("Depth Charge") and soon Richie Hawtin's Minus label, among others. After ten years of DJing with turntables of and outboard effects, he switched to an Ableton-based setup, allowing him to composite multiple layers of audio into an inventive live/DJ hybrid. "Hypnotic" defines Jones' aesthetic, and he uses the "Operator" moniker to indicate his deeper side....

D-Node 152: Harvey McKay | Drumcode + Soma

DJ/producer Harvey McKay spent years in the Glasgow underground until he became known internationally for some explosive tracks. "Nightwalker" on Soma, "Show Face" on Saved, and "Supercell" on Drumcode are some of the most memorable, and they also demonstrate a wide stylistic range, an ability to incorporate a house feel at will. McKay is increasingly sought for his driving DJ sets. For D-Node 152 he provides a taste of that sound ahead of his first US appearance in New York at Underground C...

D-Node 114: Hans Bouffmyhre | Sleaze UK

Multi-faceted label head, producer, and performer Hans Bouffmyhre turns up for our latest edition of the D-node Podcast. This mysterious UK based talent has quickly made a name for himself in the industry with a rigorous output schedule on his dual labels SLEAZE (techno) and SMUT (tech house) not to mention a slew of releases on hi-profile imprints Perc Trax, Soma, Synewave, and the legendary Harthouse. In honor of his latest full length for Harthouse, Mr. Bouffmyhre has mixed a special po...