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Forthcoming releases for Somehow

2013 is going to be busy for Somehow with some amazing artists gearing up for releases with us, they include -

Fraqsea and Shintaro Aoki
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Darren Harper
Christophe Bailleau
Tlefou
Shaula
Machinefabriek
Strom Noir
Joshua Carro
Porya Hatami
Dronefield
Takahisa Hirao - Meoss - Masaki Matsubayashi
Iaearian
Philippe Lamy
Nick Field
R.C.Hoffmann
Stuart Chalmers
Koji Maruyama
Tim Bass
Untide
Fraser McDermott

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12/02/2013

We’re happy to announce that you can apply to join our newsletter, where we’ll let you know everything that’s happening here at somehow! To join just simply email tim@somehowrecordings.co.uk confirming your interest in participating in our mailing list.

Protofuse set to join somehow

20/02/2013

Protofuse is a french minimalist digital artist working at the interface of sounds & visuals & data, Julian's works explores the relationship between data & art through music pieces, live performances & A/V installations. We’re really excited by this release and we can’t wait to show you guys too! More information coming soon.

Hajimeinoue - Spring release

05/03/2013

We’re happy to announce the artist Hajimeinoue is to join us here at Somehow for an album release this spring.

Hirao

05/03/2013

A new recording from Takahisa Hirao - Meoss - Masaki Matsubayashi - is currently being recorded for the inclusion in
June 2013 - We are very much looking forward to this release.

Francesco Giannico

20/03/2013

Francesco is set to return with a full album here at Somehow very soon. The tracks are complete and we are awaiting artworks. Here is the track 'Further' from the quite brilliant record. We are delighted Francesco has decided to return to our humble label. More details soon.

Fogbound

07/04/2013

Somehow are delighted to announce the arrival, finally of Fogbound. The seven track digipack with contributions from the following artists
Hakobune
Porya Hatami
Celer
Darren Harper
Tomoyoshi Date
Chihie Hatakeyama
A Bleeding Star

The special edition has sold out but we have the standard edition still available via the paypal button attached on this mini page -

A big thank you from us here at the label for the patience shown through the delays & of course to the artists, Stefano Guzzetti & Rutger Zuydervelt -

Thanks also go to Julia Dewhirst for the photography work & Maureen McDonagh for additional shots -

From the depths of defiance comes along the forthcoming Fogbound

Two great Pre-Orders

21/04/2013

Damian Valles - Badlands on Somehow, now. Artwork by Damian Valles with Sleeve design by Somehow & Chris Jones. This is a small preorder. The album has been mastered by Stefano Guzzetti and consists of 6 pure drone recordings that are in our view, Damian's finest work to date. This release is limited in it's availability.

Wilhelm Matthies & Matteo Marchisano-Adamo, On Somehow. The album, blue lake gathering shore, Photography by Wilhelm Matthies. Design by Somehow & Chris Jones at Bigbluewolf. A beautifully pieced together album of pure improvisation from the duo. Two nationalities coming together for a truly world release

Chalmers available for Preorder now!

01/05/2013

Crossing is an abstract debut album from Stuart Chalmers, a new name for us here at Somehow. Stuart has produced six tracks of very different works that loop from one to another with consummate ease. The sample track is 'Nocturne'. Artwork is from Maureen McDonagh with design by Chris at Blue Wolf and myself here at Somehow, Release date around 10/05/2013 with a pre-order now. Enjoy.

Hoffmann is here

01/05/2013

Somehow welcomes Ralph Hoffmann to the label with his unique style of sound. Two splendid tracks of good length that use many aspects of sound and art to combine well throughout the experience. Artwork is from Ralph himself, aided by his son, using beautiful colorful works. Design is by Chris Jones at Blue Wolf & Somehow with mastering by Fernando Carvalho. Release date around 10/05/2013 with a pre-order now.

Slow Clinic -The Rise, The Raise, The Fall - Slow Clinic is UK sound artist James Armstrong. Here James uses beautiful soundscape drone to complete his three track EP. Artwork is from German photographer Peter Solf with mastering by James himself. Sleeve design by Somehow & Chris Jones at Blue Wolf - Release date around 10/05/2013 with a pre-order now!

Slow Clinic arrives at Somehow

01/05/2013

Masaya Kato - Coagulation

A six track album from Masaya Kato, new to the genre & well worth his first debut release with Somehow. Beautiful piano pieces with drone attachments. Artwork from Masaya himself with sleeve design by Somehow & Chris Jones at BBW. Available for Preorder now.

01/05/2013

Somehow’s 100th release!

01/05/2013

A one track release from Hajime Inoue - Snooze - Beautifully crafted by the Japanese sound artist. Artwork here is by Satoshi Ogawa and has been commissioned in Japan. We are delighted to announce that this will be in a run of 100 copies. A sound sample is attached. This is a wonderful record & will be Somehow's 100th release.

Untide available for preorder!

Somehow welcomes Untide to the label with a full debut album. Beautifully crafted by Daniel Lofreda Rota with design by the Jorge Lopez Conde. Further acknowledgements go to Joesph Frazier & Naazanin Manouchehri. Serene sounds with stunning bell tones that will be a great addition to the label. Up for preorder today and released officially around 17/05/2013.

07/05/2013

Tim Bass to join Somehow

Australian sound artist Tim Bass is welcomed to the label for a debut release. Tim uses stunning soundscape & drone to make a fabulous EP of four epic tracks. Artwork is from Grace Wood & the package will be designed by Chris & myself here at Somehow & Big Blue Wolf. A release date will follow, sometime at the end of this current month.

07/05/2013

Koji’s return - Preorder

Somehow welcomes back Saito Koji to the label with a two disc release of 180 minutes of beautiful drone which befits the artist to the tee. Saito uses guitar and synthetic sounds that emerge through each layer with flowing guidance to the listener. Beautifully mastered by Saito himself with artwork from the free zone. The package will probably be Somehow's last commitment to this genre, although this is not 100% as yet. The package will be limited to just 10 copies for the world & will only be available through Somehow. Preorder Now.

12/05/2013

Atlantic Coral - Preorder

Atlantic Coral with a short and very limited 3" disc of Bells of Home - The Innkeepers Secret. Only available here at Somehow. A two track field recording work that encompasses simplistic sound with everyday life. Artwork by the free zone with design by Somehow. Limited to a few copies only so be quick!

12/05/2013

The Why - Koji

The Why by Saito Koji is a more hardened sound from him but has the beautiful undercurrent of simplistic drone. Somehow will be commissioning around 20 copies with a small poster, postcard and white sleeves. This release will not ship until at least the 07/06/2013. We are so excited for this release!

19/05/2013