The four-piece instrumental electronica group known as Somasphere formed in 2006, and quickly became known in Lincoln, Omaha, and surrounding areas for energetic live shows that combine the dance floor sensibilities of DJ culture with the performance capabilities of rock music.
The band’s unique approach centers on solid danceable rhythms which are created by using both traditional and electronic drum kits. The flow of these distinct, yet equally energetic sources, allows the band to traverse the spectrum of grooves and tempos ranging from steady house, hard-hitting breaks and intense jungle, to mid-tempo and hip hop. In any of these styles, Somasphere always brings the low-end deep and dirty using both bass guitar and synth. While the rhythm section is powerful, many of the sonic textures that have come to define the band’s sound center on melodies created by both guitar and laptop based sample manipulation. These disparate elements combine to create a sound that is equally at home in the headphones or on a packed dance floor.
Somasphere has performed alongside some of the most innovative electronic acts in the country, including Bassnectar, Lotus, Pnuma Trio, EOTO, Big Gigantic, Vibesquad, Infected Mushroom, Boombox, The Faint and Pretty Lights.
Recent Press & Quotes:
http://theuntz.com/Episode-34-Somasphere (Podcast - TheUntz.com)
http://www.dailynebraskan.com/a-e/somasphere-plays-100th-show-1.2453573 (100th Show Preview)
http://www.theuntz.com/news-detail.php?id=127 (Wakarusa 2010 Review)
http://www.examiner.com/guys-night-out-in-topeka/somasphere-drops-dirty-bass-to-bring-down-the-granada-with-a-free-show-previews (Granada Review - Lawrence, KS.)
“Somasphere has been around for about five years, and… has grown from an upstart local electronic music act to a nationally touring, festival-playing juggernaut, blowing minds and speakers in tandem.” Casey Welsch - Daily Nebraskan
“The Nebraska natives did exactly what they came to do, put the groovy heat to the funky feet of those packing the Outpost and make them move. The tent quickly filled past capacity and throngs of electronic aficionados packed in around the edges to catch a better glimpse of the corn-fed, cascading rhythms in action. More impressive than the band’s sound and execution, however, was their stage presence: the way people were getting down in the heat of the Outpost Tent had one believing that these guys were a national act. Great energy, superb sound and a smart blend of drum & bass and livetronica make Somasphere one of the top acts to keep an eye on in the Midwest electronic scene.” Cole Epley - TheUntz.com
“As a local music writer, I owe my career to Somasphere. The first real story I ever wrote was about the first Nexus electronic music festival, which was put on and headlined by (the band). I was new in Lincoln and had never seen a local concert before. Somasphere's set blew me away. After that performance, I became obsessed with finding out what else Lincoln's music scene contained. The rest is my entire collegiate history, and it's all because of that Somasphere show.” Casey Welsch - Daily Nebraskan
