Oi! This is Nathan Kofi, introducing; “Voltage Controlled Love Affair”. A story about love, love for frequencies, love for the journey, love for the culture and love for ‘the self’.

This record will be my debuting ep since my name changed from Nathan Surreal to Nathan Kofi. And that transformation is evident throughout this ep. The A-side kinda represents ‘the old me’. A1: My Heart Will Go On and A2: Words of Affirmation are both tracks made a little while ago and are cut out of the same wood; a family affair if you wish. They consist of similar samples and thus share sonic DNA, yet reveal two completely different characters in their experience.

Both tracks are fundamentally rooted in a classic ‘house’ ethos and display the use of vocals to enhance the listening experience while it progresses to its full potential. Although the “a1” exudes a more galvanising upbeat energy with a strong pulse triggering bodily movements, the “b1” takes a different route and evokes a more collective meditative journey; hence the title.

Moving over to the b-side. This side represents a new me; personally and musically. Both tracks are rooted in a sense of authenticity and fresh renewed energy. This side moves away from the 4-to-the-floor formula and introduces breaky patterns and melodic experiments.

While a lot of people, including myself suffered through several lockdowns triggering mental struggles as a consequence, I had a really hard time finding peace and balance in life and in the studio. B1: ‘Platonic Intimacy’ is the result of many frustrating studio sessions trying to find my mojo back; trying to reinvent myself to rekindle the experience of bliss and joy while music-making. This track, in particular, brings up the topic of writer's block, mental health and blockages alike artists are suffering from. But when those demons are fought, those barriers are broken, mountains are moved – It is the start of something new, and beautiful; ‘Platonic Intimacy’. The B2: ‘Candy Girl’, in essence, a straight-up sugar-coated electro banger with a mood, yet simultaneously signifies the power of ‘reclaiming’ what is yours.

Best,
Nathan Kofi

Voltage Controlled Love Affair

Nathan Kofi - Voltage Controlled Love Affair EP

Shine Grooves: "This story began in 2008, at that time I dreamed of launching my own music label and was searching for something unique. I was looking for music in different sources and came across the Frunk29's tracks, this is how I met Marat Shainsky, his release was the first on the Biotronic Records (the label I owned in the mid-00s). Later Marat introduced me to his friend - Sergey Lazarev, aka Lazzich and we immediately put together the next release for the label. It was wonderful and hypnotizing music I had never heard before. After some time we prepared the material for the first Biotronic Vinyl, which was authored by Lazzich, but the release did not happen, due to certain circumstances. And now, 15 years later, the idea comes true, we release the Lazzich mini-album on the Hanagasumi 04. Although Sergey is no longer with us, but his music will live forever. Thanks to everyone who took a part in the search for materials, archives, projects, sketches. Special thanks to Shipulina Yana for providing information and cooperation, Marat Shainsky for the advice and tracks searching, Matvey Andreenko for giving me the large media archive of Lazzich's works, Denis Rooter for designing the cover, Semen Pupyshev for mixing the found Sergey's Reason-projects".

Produced by Lazzich in 2004 - 2010 
Mastering by Sergey Luginin.
12" LP, full colour print
Hanagasumi 2022

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Медленно иду по улице, залитой солнцем. 
Что же я ищу в апрельской акварели? 
Не глаза волшебные, все не так уж просто, 
Просто песни в небо улетели. 
Я тебе признаюсь, если встречу, 
Обо всем хорошем в синеве лужи…
Грусть и сумрак больше не замечу,
Может я смогу, если кто-то нужен.
Расскажи о лете и о прошлогоднем, 
Все же было то, что еще серьезно, 
Я влюблен в кого-то, может быть сегодня 
Я тебя спрошу что-то осторожно... 
Хорошо есть небо ярко-голубое, 
Солнце и с утра мысли так легки, 
«Почему, - спрошу я, встретившись с тобою,
-Я писал такие грустные стихи?»
Взгляд коснется листьев, голубей, проталин, 
Отзовется радость тайною души. 
Как я жду то чувство, там где пальцы сжали,
Пальцы, от которых мысли хороши.

Autumn Day

Lazzich - Autumn Day (12" LP, full colour print)

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Kicking off with a bouncy bassline akin to the much loved Deeparama sounds of DJ Sprinkles, @jacquesbon & @druxdrux 'Your Wings' paves the path for an ethereal synth to sweep in and create an outer world sound dimension, embellished with shuffling shakers and drums to ramp up the tempo. For us this is as @smallville-records as you can get.

A Long Way

Jacques Bon & Drux - Your Wings [Smallville Records]

The computer screen stared back at her; as blank as it was when she started a few days ago. Inspiration just wasn't coming at the moment, her head was empty of thoughts, she couldn't even muster up a sentence. Each morning, in her sleep deprived state, she'd give herself a mental pep talk - today was going to be the day it would flow... But they didn't seem to work and now she'd got herself in too deep; it had become a task in itself to unglue her eyes from the screen. She had to prize herself away, at least just for a moment, perhaps then the answers she was searching for would finally become clear.

For Those That Knoe's mission has been the same for its near decade-long operation. Dedicated to shining a light on obscure and under-the-radar artists of recent past, the Boe Recordings sub-label has helped to revive music that hasn't gotten its due recognition first time round. For their next release, rather than looking to the past, they hone in on a contemporary artist who has been bubbling below the surface in his home of Slovenia.

Vid Papez, AKA Vid Vai, joins the label for his debut LP Laminar Flow: a collection of tracks that tip the hat to early 90s IDM, UK bleep and breakbeat. His classically trained background - he plays violin, lute and guitar - comes through in each track's composition. They're precise, intricate and flow like water.

PREMIERE: Vid Vai - Incubation Theory [For Those That Knoe]

Newcastle-based DJ and producer Edmondson’s latest offering on Lissoms is packed to the rafters with groovy bass lines and stripped back fun. The four tracker blends his signature sounds with that of some sampled jazz elements that work, oh so well. Our premiere for today is the glow mix of Y2K. Floating pads provide a mellow base for airy whispers and an enveloping melody that swirls around the listener. All while being poked and prodded along by the snappy, upbeat percussion. A proper cosmic groove if you will.

'Y2K (glow mix)' and the rest of the New Forest Mysticism EP is out on Lissoms, June 24th
Writeup by @huedj

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PREMIERE: Edmondson - Y2K (Glow Mix) [Lissoms]

The clouds began to part, for a brief period there was a radiant blue sky which beamed down upon them all as they gathered upon the hill. This momentary spread was all it would take to set the spirits alight for it reminded them that they were not alone. It reminded them that there was life beyond the fog and that millions of miles away up there was new hopes and dreams.

He watched as thousands of others all gazed upwards towards the glowing light, they were the same as him. Hoping and longing that one day there might not be any clouds and that this would be it…

This would be it…

map.ache is one of our favourite producers over here at Ransom Note. An artist with a masterful talent for creating dreamy visions and beautiful soundscapes. Here he is invited to remix Inner Sciences for French record label Cosmocities in what is an expansive release.

PREMIERE: Inner Science - Momentary Spread (map.ache Remix) [Cosmocities]

READ > https://inverted-audio.com/premiere-lb-honne-a-means-a-ben-kaczor-remix/

Building upon @lbhonne original track, @benkaczor creates a staggering deep house beat that is sure to get the head down and feet shuffling. At over 7 minutes in length, Kaczor masterfully submerges listeners into the groove and dramatises it with an ethereal bell ring. Out now via @vorgott.

a move (remixes)

Lb Honne - a means a (Ben Kaczor remix) [Vorgott]

Dj Metatron - A Million Ways to Come Down (Noc:turne Rework)

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B1.Flâneur

Label: False Tuned ‎– FT 003
Format: Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM
Country: Germany
Released: Sep 2003
Genre: Electronic
Style: Dub, Minimal, Ambient

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Faith-FT003 Vinyl

Paul St. Hilaire & René Löwe ‎– Faith (Vox Mix)

Human Space Machine - DGTR8S [De Lichting]

PREMIERE: Edmondson - Y2K (Glow Mix) [Lissoms]

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