Murky, cinematic electronic textures that feel like a paranoid thriller from the 1970s. Submerged beats and found sounds for late-night deep listening.
Soma creates a world that feels both organic and deeply mechanical, like a forgotten reel of film found in a damp basement. The music is a dense tapestry of found sounds, rhythmic pulses, and melodic fragments that never quite resolve into sunshine. It is the sound of the shadows between the streetlights, where the atmosphere is thick with a sense of mystery and unresolved tension.
What truly sets this project apart is the interplay between David Thrussell's industrial grit and Pieter Bourke's world-music-inflected percussion. They avoid the sterile tropes of 90s techno in favor of something much more tactile and 'dusty.' The tracks feel like they have weight and history, incorporating elements that suggest spaghetti westerns, political sci-fi, and the darker corners of conspiracy culture.
Start with the self-titled album or 'Vol. II' to experience their unique brand of 'environmental' electronic music. It is best enjoyed in total solitude, preferably when the world outside feels a little bit stranger than usual. It is music for people who prefer the texture of a vinyl crackle to the sheen of a digital master.
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