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somissound

Ventura California's Eclectic Independent Label

About Me

Hi! I am Erik "E-Rok" Richards and I have a Studio and Record label called Somis Sound. I record, produce, and jam with Ventura County's freakiest artists and a few aliens and angels from beyond. You can listen, look and learn more about all of us at www.somissound.com

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Member Since: 10/18/2004
Band Website: somissound.com
Band Members: Erik Richards, Dave Borla, John Sperger, G-Money, Ross Angeles, Peter DiStefano, Jesse Leedy, Tyler Sherman, Lola, Alan Black, Eric Richards, Blake Cruz, Pat Salisbury, Ross Shifflett, Seth Pettersen, Dave Mulchay, Rob Boyle, Karl Holst, Mitchell Schlosser
Influences: Yes, Bob Marley, Led Zeppelin, Brian Eno, Alan Black, John Lennon, DjmeDjyou, Steve Howe, Elvis, The Fixx, Joe Walsh, Trevor Horn, Feist, Marvin Gaye, Roy Orbison, Alex Lifeson, Bjork, Mahavishnu Orchestra, U2, David Byrne, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Police, Peter Gabriel, Journey, Pretenders, The Egyptian Lover, Joy Division, Allman Brothers, Jeff Lynne, Rush, INXS, King Crimson, Human League, Ross Valory, The Band, The Cure, Lou Reed, Simple Minds, Iron Maiden, Ultravox, Harry Z., Queen, Kate Bush, Steel Pulse, The Syn, Roxy Music, David Bowie, The Meters, Dan K. Brown, Kiss (with makeup), Love & Rockets, Cristy Lane, Pink Floyd, Yaz, Boston, Depeche Mode, Genesis, Beastie Boys, George Harrison, Peter Tosh, Neil Peart, Run DMC, Passengers, the Smiths, (old)-Metallica, Eagles, B-52's, Yellowman, Daniel Lanois, Duran Duran, Ringo, Cy Curnin, Boz Skaggs, Geddy Lee, Bauhaus, Sade, Neil Young, Scorps, Rossangeles, Chris Squire, Tyler Sherman
Sounds Like: Rock-Acoustic-Electronic-Progressive-Psycadelic-Punk-Freak-F unk
Record Label: Somis Sound
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Shiffy the Kid released to radio and press 2-26-08

The Ross Shifflett debut "Shiffy the Kid" is released to radio/college radio and press through Somis Sound and Attack Music/Universal...Request the first single "Filthy" to local college radio and roc...
Posted by somissound on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:39:00 PST

long awaited New OVERGROUND album drops March 11 to Itunes etc..!

The new 13 song Overground album "Illuminate" will be released to Itunes, Rhapsody, Napster, and other digital stores March 11, 2008...This album took a while to complete, but is one of the best thing...
Posted by somissound on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:46:00 PST

Trombone Cake drops Jan.15 to Itunes etc...

Let me introduce you to Trombone Cake!Featuring my friend, 1 of 3 other Eric Richards I know... and not my cousin Eric Richards from Loveless Records... but Eric Richards of TROMBONE CAKE!!Now that th...
Posted by somissound on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 05:24:00 PST

Paperthin with Deborah Anderson

I have been Producing a new Deborah Anderson album that is the soundtrack to her new book called PAPERTHIN...It is some of the most beautiful, "from the soul", music I've ever been a part of. All the ...
Posted by somissound on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:30:00 PST

Shiffy the Kid's music to be feat. on MTV

Somis Sound is VERY pleased to announce we have signed a deal with MTV to release Ross "Shiffy the Kid" Shifflett's music to MTV News and Docs Department for use in such shows as "My Super Sweet 16", ...
Posted by somissound on Tue, 22 May 2007 05:26:00 PST

3bone drops on May 1st to digital stores!!!

So excited to announce the longgg awaited album from 3bone will be released on May 1st to itunes, emusic, rhapsody, audiolunchbox, napster, etc....Alan's music is gonna set a worlwide groove....Get re...
Posted by somissound on Fri, 23 Mar 2007 05:23:00 PST

New Slider Record drops 1-23-07!

Stoked to announce the new full length Slider album will be released on January 23 to itunes, emusic, audiolunchbox, napster and other digital stores...Come down to Pepe's at the Strand and celebrate ...
Posted by somissound on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 09:05:00 PST

Somis Sound signs Ross Shifflett to new deal

We are exited to announce we have just signed Ross Shifflett to a new deal and are 6 songs deep into the recording of the follow up to "Shiffy the Kid". Borla and I are handleing the Rhythm section an...
Posted by somissound on Sat, 09 Dec 2006 05:11:00 PST

Wing and a Prayer

The maiden voyage across the Atlantichalf way around the worldThere's no time to worrynow its time to playfor new friends in a brand new worldNow the chance has comeno time for the tragicwe're bringin...
Posted by somissound on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Limited edtion E-Rok and Pete CD's have been pressed

Hey folks! Thought I'd give a heads up that we pressed up a limited amount of CD's of E-Rok and Pete for the traditionalists out there..If you'd like one, send a money order for $15 to: Somis So...
Posted by somissound on Sun, 26 Feb 2006 10:56:00 PST