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Review : Rock The Vote : RNA Showgronds Nov 2006
Soma Rasa then took it upon themselves to ease the jarred sensibilities of the dance crowd by putting on a set bursting with energy. Both the music and the crowd went off in a frenzy not unlike the antics of a raver on a methamphetamine crank (actually, now that I think about it…). The music was sharp, the vocals were on the money and the overall effect was lost on none. Soma Rasa easily inspired, by far, the biggest and longest-lasting dance-pit of the day.
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Full Time In The Studio
With thier last show for some months on New Years Day @ Beats On The Beach, Soma Rasa are taking a well earned break from the stage and working full-time in the studio completing the long awaited new album. Time away from the stage will also be spent traveling to Europe and the UK following up on recent developments and interest in the band.
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| ALBUM RELEASE IN EUROPE |
Soma Rasa have secured an album release in G.A.S (Germany / Austria / Switzerland) through German company Brainstorm's label NetMusicZone. After the company director Deville Schober sore the guys play at Musexpo in LA earlier this year the band were quickly signed and are now making plans for a tour through Germnay to launch the album.
The album includes previously released tracks in Australia with the inclusion of 2 new tracks recently recorded this year. First up is the album opener and elctro monster "ONE HAND HIGH" feat. Kina on vocals and "BAD BOY STEPA" feat. Mc Handy on the mic. The EU album release titled "STEP UP" will be distributed by Rough Trade.
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| PODCAST FROM LOS ANGLES |
Tony from the Austrade music office in L.A chats with Bill Hazard, Dan Hazard, MC Handy, DJ Sampology and Metaphysical (from Digitial Underground) live in LA.
Brisbane band Soma Rasa are renowned for their energenic live show. And their showcase shows in LA were a testament to this. From running their own label in Australia, the band was in the US looking for a record deal, and deals for the other artists on their Freefall Records label. The band chat about the cultural differences between Australia and America, and give us some stories of recording on the road - including some suprise impromptu contributions by other musicians.
Soma Rasa select "Say What You Say" and "Bad Boy Stepa" for you to hear.
LISTEN + DOWNLOAD ROOCAST HERE |
| SOMA RASA TO PLAY ROCK THE VOTE @ RNA SHOWGROUNDS - NOV 18 |
 On Saturday Nov 18, Rock the Vote is set to take over the RNA Showgrounds, slamming 11 hours of Australia’s best bands while offering essential info to clue you in on new laws that will affect you! Performing will be You Am I, Spiderbait, Shihad, The Butterfly Effect, Lyrics Born, Pigeon John, Soma Rasa, Resin Dogs, Ace, DJs Nick Toth and Sampology - and more acts will be adding their names to the electoral roll soon, so stay tuned. Early bird tix on sale Monday Sep 18.
Venue: RNA Showgrounds : Brisbane
Tickets available from Sep 18 here >
www.etix.com.au / Rocking Horse / Skinnys / Butterbeats /
Sunflower (Gold Coast) / Mosh Pit (Sunshine Coast).
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| THE RETURN FROM L.A. + TOUR DIARY |
 Soma Rasa have returned from L.A, never the same but they have returned. The shows were massive and the response to this Australina breaks act is stonger than ever with interest in the band touring internationally later in the year.
For the Roxy show in Hollywood the guys hit the stage running complete with visuals and special appearances by Digital Underground members Shock G, Money B and Metaphysical. Their 2nd show was in the VIP Lounge in the famous Key Club on Sunset Blvd where the guys headlined to a packed house.
While away the guys put together a tour diary for the good folk at Scene Magazine - it you want to get the grease and the goss on what happened check out the link below !
READ THE FULL TOUR DIARY + PICS HERE |
| SAY WHAT VIDEO NOMINATED @ SOUNDKILDA FILM FESTIVAL |
 Directed by Michael Craft and produced by Taxi films, Soma Rasa's latest video "Say What You Say" has just been nominated for the soundKILDA Film Clip awards. Also the video for "Something Wicked" directed by Andy Hook has also received a nomination for best Australian Music Video. Other nominees include Hill Top Hoods, Faker, Bernard Fanning + The Living End.
WATCH "Say What You Say" VIDEO HERE |
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| SOMA RASA GET INVITE TO MUSEXPO IN LA, USA + PERFORM WITH DIGITAL UNDERGROUND |
That’s right, Australia’s finest live dance act gets a formal invite to perform a live Showcase at one of the worlds most exclusive music industry forums, Musexpo, in Hollywood, LA. Performing at legendary venue The Roxy on Sunset Blvd, Soma Rasa are set to deliver a crunching live breaks show to some of the worlds most influential music executives and agents. The guys will be taking on a 2  week tour of the US with the full live band including the Hazard Brothers, MC Kina, MC Handy, and young gun DJ Sampology (filling in for DJ Kristian while he is in demand in the UK). In addition, it has just been confirmed that Digital Underground (US) will join Soma Rasa on stage at the West Hollywood showcase performing Soma Rasa's latest single "Say What You Say" that they recorded last year with DU while they where on tour in Australia.
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| BIG DAY OUT 2006 REVIEWED + LIVE VIDEO |
 Once again BDO was a massive day for Soma Rasa with the guys hitting the stage @ 6pm to a totally packed out Hot House. Thanks to all who came along. If you missed it; here is a sneak Video Preview from the day.
View Soma Rasa @ Big Day Out - Video preview
View Soma Rasa - Big Day Out Still Images
Scene Magazine Review
"Drifting towards the shores of Apollo 440 with their latest works, Soma Rasa hit the stage running in a non-stop extravaganza of beats, live percussion, turntablism and the verbal harassment of MCs Kina and Handy. Running through their most recent works, the Hazard Brothers, Dj Sampology and aforementioned MCs owned the Hot House as their driving beats had the crowd in one large throbbing sweaty masss with Kina and Handy as vocal puppeteers."
Read Time Off Review
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