Harvey Mckay - Output EP

Yet again Glasgow is the birthplace for another techno feast. Harvey Mckay’s Output EP encapsulates the Soma sound: stripped down beats that’ll resonate through any bass-heavy system. Output is a brew of rumbling lows, pitched basslines and effective delay patterns, perfect for any sweaty underground occasion. Flipping the vinyl, Xiphoid is an agitato of continual percussion augmented with high-key midi synths. McKay keeps his tracks layered, making a textured sound that instinctively draws the head to keep nodding. Sure to make tech-enthusiasts raise a hand in appreciation, Soma has found an undoubted new talent. Luckily for us, he’s got an album on the way too. [Nicol Craig]