Petrichor – Some Bara

With the follow up to his excellent debut ‘On Tides’ Glasgow based producer Petrichor (aka Simon Stokes) returns to Soma with the deep and thoughtful ‘Some Bara EP’. Continuing in the shape of the previous release, Petrichor has crafted 3 very unique tracks that are saturated in emotion.

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Soma Bara opens with a perfect melody of plucked synths working their way in over shuffling drum patterns, all taken deeper with perfect low end and sequenced with a very live feel to it. This is definitely a journey with Petrichor at the helm.

“Jump Spot” is the perfect follow on and bounces straight into action as a punchy kick drum rides out punctuated by light synth pulses. Petrichor drops some funk on this one when the track’s subby bass line comes in and once again his signature tweeked out synth livens the track bringing a definite happy feeling to the listener. Petrichor’s grasp of melody on this track shines through as lead synths in the background merge effortlessly together with the main theme, tied together by crisp and subtle percussion.

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“Red Space” closes the EP on a slightly darker note and Petrichor delves head first into the realms of deep, dub Techno. Processed ambience flutters in and mind-melting synths rip through a broken beat and choppy percussion. Reverb & delay are used to perfection as wide-open stabs tear through pulsing up and down really giving this track a darker edge however Petrichor definitely pushes an air of hope into the body of this. Yet another stunning EP from the Glasgow producer who has clearly defined his sound.

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Duster Traum & Miki Craven – Chordrizim

First reference of the label White Rose (part of the Dead Rose Records project) that aims the hypnotic detroit sound of mid 90s and also the dub falvors of the mid 90s Berlin sound. The E.P. is signed by Duster Traum on his first release and Miki Craven.

A1 is the first released track of Duster Traum, young producer of Terrassa city whit hypnotic sounds reminding some detroit mid 90‘s productions. A2 is signed by Miki Craven where We can find a dub techno – a track with class. B Miki Craven rmx where he pushes more the kick and goes deeper developing the hypnoitc idea of the original.

Woo York – Ancient Light

Woo York - Ancient LlightUkrainian duo Woo York have crafted two fine techno tools doused with their signature deep and hypnotic sound, perfect for any DJ set.

Ancient Light opens the EP with deep and powerful rhythms. Haunting synths float atop a bed of rolling analogue sub bass and a driving kick drum. Woo York create a perfect DJ tool with this as the track seamlessly flows powered by a real analogue sound.

Solar Diet ties in perfectly as yet more dystopian rhythms seep out the track. Crisp and snappy percussion back a dark and pulsing low end while a trippy synth hook flickers in and out keeping the one of this track firmly in the deep end.

Pig & Dan – Broken Melody

Pig & Dan - Broken MelodyPig & Dan have delivered another great EP to sit along side their already amazing catalogue of releases on Soma, always with a fresh and unique take on dance music.

Broken Melody is a perfect, rhythmic opener for this EP. Spliced up vocals pop through an almost tribal bass line while bright percussion melds this track together nicely. Pig & Dan are masters of the solid tech house track and this slickly produced track is a great example of these guys at work.

A more melodic approach is brought in on ‘Something’s Going Down’. Short, delayed synth stabs float delicately while a deep vocal cut drops over the intro as the track builds slowly as the synth become more ethereal, with an almost Detroit influence. This track definitely screams, hands in the air, as the percussion finally drops after building the tension through the melody.

Junglism rounds off the EP with its staccato rhythms and funked up drums definitely aimed directly at the dance floor. Pig & Dan once again show their mastery of production on this one as their skillful use of FX allows this track to flow perfectly. The track bounces well from growling dance floor stomper to almost trance-like euphoria with perfectly timed drops and even better use of programming.

Simons Stokes hits 1 Million Views on YouTube

Petrichor (aka Simon Stokes) hits 1 million views on YouTube and he celebrates it with a live performance of his outstanding track “Nukumori” taken from the “On Tides” EP. If for whatever reason you didn’t check it out yet, do it! And tell your promoter / club owner / whatever friends to book him. I want this dude to play over here in Germany!

So, unbelievable as it may seem, my channel has now had over a million views from people worldwide. The thought of my videos getting listened to over a million times blows my tiny mind.

I just wanted to say a massive thanks to everyone who has watched and supported me over the years – it’s a fact that without all the amazing comments and messages, without the support and without people spreading the love I would never have been releasing music, touring Europe both DJing and playing live and teaching music production from my studio full time.

So thanks. A million. Here’s me noodling on my Fender Rhodes (recent purchase) and the TR-909 through Ableton to celebrate. Created in a couple of hours and recorded on the first take. Thanks for watching and for the support over the years. Here’s to the next million…

Thank you for sharing Simon and keep up the great work! Here’s to the next bazillion.

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Keith John – Crooked EP

Keith John returns to Local Music. The Boston native delivers two dope tracks: ‘Crooked’ and ‘Streetz Is Talkin’ are made for the dancefloor. Two quality chuggy tracks that can fit in at any time of night. Besides the two originals Arjun Vagale remixed ‘Streetz Is Talkin’.

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