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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

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]

Amsterdam-based Hame inaugurates the Lola Haro helmed Small Steps imprint this October with the three-track 'Compathy' EP. 

Hame's music is all about shared feelings without the barrier of words. In this debut EP, he finds the sweet spot between raw house and ethereal emotion. This release will mark the beginning of the label aspect of a new concept being launched by Antwerp-based Lola Haro, a resident of the Paradise City festival. Small Steps will operate as a record label and events series aimed to deliver a dreamy atmosphere that awakens your senses. All events will feature the concept's signature light installation by Orson Van Beek and invite DJs with a like-minded vision to play. The label will also retain this theme and will specifically highlight music with emotion and a dreamy, floaty feel.

Our premiere for today and the EP opener 'Hushed' is a textural-led house cut laid out across six and a half minutes with fluttering synth swells, airy pads, elongated sub-bass tones, and whispering vocals, all subtly nuanced and shifting atop a bumpy, shuffled drum groove.

The inaugural Small Steps release, 'Compathy' EP, is coming out on October 14.

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PREMIERE: Hame - Hushed [Small Steps]

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Welcome to @dj-balduin ´s first breeze here. 
Da Float sounds like a gravel-tested still airy piece 
of music that can give chills while accompany you on a hike. 
Also included in the package is a gospel fueled fart-dried 
house track called Kaset Sin (Bandcamp Exclusive)

spotify:  shorturl.at/vzLO5
stream or buy: https://linktr.ee/kann

Music: Christoph Balduin Stroppel 
Artwork: YCBL 
Mastering: Lopazz 
Cat#: KANN46S1

Da Float 

DJ Balduin »Da Float / Kaset Sin«

Debuting with three refreshingly diverse house cuts on Aniara: @mattiaselmansouri. Hypnotic melodies & vocals are woven into irresistible grooves by a kindred spirit, whose vibrant & playful house explorations find a perfectly fitting home on the Swedish imprint.

Releasedate vinyl/digital: April 24/May 12, 2023

Buy/Stream

Aniara30: Mattias El Mansouri - Tja Hej Salam (snippets)

As an avid believer that some songs shine only under the right circumstances Balduin doesn't shy away from weaving repetitive loops with patterns of ambience just to let some hands-up moments unfold every now and then. He doesn't like to think in categories. 

This approach is also reflected in his diverse musical productions. By reinterpreting genre-specific elements, discovering unheard soundscapes and with a good portion of nostalgia, he sculpts little stories that vibe on dancefloors and in living rooms alike. 

Following multiple appearances on labels like QC Records, Kompakt or his own GLYK imprint – DJ Balduin lands on KANN with a full lengths worth of downtempo, ambient and extasy inspired house cuts. 
Concrete Mimosa rolls out with 11 tracks to shine in full effect.

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stream or buy: linktr.ee/kann

Music: Christoph Balduin Stroppel 
Artwork: YCBL 
Mastering: Lopazz 
Cat#: KANN46
Release: June 9 2023

DJ Balduin »Concrete Mimosa« LP

meant to be

Secret Tapes

Verktyg02: Genius Of Time - Secret Tapes (snippets)

@lawrence_dial's remix of "how many times?" from @boaksi's debut lp "i thought it was yesterday" 
full remix compilation available digitally mid september
mastering by carsten dämbkes

i thought it was yesterday (remixes)

boaksi - how many times?  (lawrence remix)

Having debuted on RDV through the second Récit De Voyage compilation in March, Modern House Quintet make their full EP debut on Molly's imprint. A live electronic act who exclusively performs live, playing and improvising with hardware instruments only, their delicate, organic and involving sound is the basis for the label's fifth 12" release, backed by a remix from Hungary's Gnork & 130eOa.

The aptly-titled ‘Sunrise’ sets the deep, confident tone and sound that runs through the release, mixing wholesome, contemplative house chords with a warm, generous acid line emerging organically. On the flip, ‘Sunset’ dives further into this sound, diving back beneath the horizon.

Almost beatless, ‘Midnight’ produces more intense oscillations for a weightless trip that transcends mere machine manipulation. Gnork & 130eOa reinstall a subtle groove for their understated but irresistible remix contribution.



Tracklist:

A1 Sunrise
A2 Sunset
B1 Midnight
B2 Midnight (Gnork & 130eOa remix)

A1 - Sunrise

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