Soma Records Artists

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Lore & Background

Soma Quality Recordings was co-founded in 1991 by Stuart Macmillan's band, Slam. The label released 'The New Wave' on April 11, 1994, containing the track 'Alive'. In 1995, it issued 'Da Funk' and 'Rollin' & Scratchin''. Soma also released a two-part single of 'Indo Silver Club' without an artist credit, leading some to believe the nonexistent producers Indo Silver Club created it. The popularity of these singles led to a bidding war among record labels.

In Their Own Story

In 1993, Daft Punk presented a demo cassette including 'Alive' to Stuart Macmillan at a rave in Disneyland Paris. This led to the release of 'The New Wave' on Soma Quality Recordings on April 11, 1994. Throughout 1995, the label released further singles by the duo. The success of these tracks sparked interest from major labels, resulting in Daft Punk signing with Virgin Records in 1996.

Reader's Guide

Soma Quality Recordings served as the initial home for Daft Punk's early work. The label was co-founded in 1991 by Stuart Macmillan and his band, Slam. It released 'The New Wave' in April 1994, followed by 'Da Funk' and 'Rollin' & Scratchin'' in 1995. Soma also distributed the two-part 'Indo Silver Club' single anonymously before Daft Punk moved to Virgin Records.

Did You Know?

• The track 'Alive' was part of a demo cassette Daft Punk played to Stuart Macmillan at a rave in Disneyland Paris in 1993.
• Soma released the single 'Indo Silver Club' with no artist credit, leading people to think it was made by a fictional producer named Indo Silver Club.
• Stuart Macmillan's band, Slam, co-founded Soma Quality Recordings in 1991.
• Daft Punk signed to Virgin Records in 1996 after the singles released on Soma created a bidding war among major labels.