Mike Simonetti

Mike Simonetti - Rinse FM mix - November 20, 2021

Originally released on cassette- and sold out in a few hours. This mix is all gospel- mostly rural LPs (and a few 45s) that have no online presence whatsoever.  It is mostly stuff ive acquired on my travels around the world djing.  Special music for dark times. (free download)

Mike Simonetti - At The Juncture Of Dark And Light  Vol. 10

Founder of Troubleman Unlimited, Italians Do It Better, and 2MR… One half of group Pale Blue.  Has released records on IDIB, 2MR, Correspondent, Crosstown Rebels, Me Me Me, etc… Favorite pizza spot is Star Tavern in Orange, NJ.


"This is a mix of late 80s and early 90s post UK rave / early Italian piano house anthems from your youth. Songs you heard after the Factory closed down , or on your way to get Italian bread from the bakery."

tracklist

1.    The Moody Boys - Acid Heaven
2.    Adrenalin MOD - Ecstasy
3.    2 House People Featuring Cynthia M – Move My Body
4.    Cabaret Voltaire - What Is Real
5.    Slam - Positive Education
6.    Glam - Hells Party (DJ Ricci Mix)
7.    Anticappella - 2V231
8.    The True Underground Sound Of Rome - Secret Doctrine
9.    Ani - Love Is The Message (Prescription Dub)
10.  AGF - Yummy
11.  The Dj's Project - Funk-Da-Fried-Party

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Episode 29 w/ Mike Simonetti

A New Age Cat EP is out November 8th, 2022 on our beloved Bed of Roses label.
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Burning the midnight soil, Wormbox is the amalgamation of two new age cats - Break Mode and Cole Baby - whose collaboration results in a euphoric trip that makes your feet glide against a smokey checkered floor. Their jams are uniquely sewn together by combining each of their distinct production styles, creating a truly singular sound. Pulling from all sides of their electronic and dance music predecessors, the outcome is just as delightful as it is unexpected, proving these worms are anything but grounded.

In this, their first offering, the two introduce you to their friend Kachina Sedona Max, a New Age Cat who enjoys drinking crystal water and meditating in the bathroom. This track is backed with the cosmic epic The Defender of Heaven. 

Rounding out the release, Thomass Jackson brings a spritely psychedelic remix of a New Age Cat ripe for any dancefloor. Then Coast2c strips The Defender of Heaven down to the studs and runs it through a spin cycle.

A New Age Cat

The first offering on Australian label Lunatic Music comes from Jamie Blanco of Ess O Ess. Unit of Measure takes the listener on an acid-laced journey, while Sample Bases shows us Blanco’s range and stays true to the title. To complement the release, both cuts have been flipped and remixed. The A-side getting dubbed out by the don Conrad McDonnell of the Idjut Boys, While the B-side cops treatment by local lunatics Dexter Gregg & Mick Harney of Oak Park.

Sample Bases

Lion's Drums ne s'interdit rien et c'est pour ça qu'on l'aime !

Lion's Drums - Octobre 2022

Saves (You More on More of What You Want!)

You've Simply Changed Your Mind

Loft Music by Ian Vale is the latest release on Paisley Dark Records.
Inspired heavily by David Mancuso and the famous parties at the 
Loft in NYC in the early 70’s, Ian’s original track is an acid tinged 
prime time oor ller, which captures the essence of those heady 
days and demands to be played in it’s entirety and on nothing but 
the best sound systems. This is a party starter !!!
Included on the EP are great remixes from Mindbender, who takes 
the listener on a blissed out balearic dub excursion in to outerspace.
Paisley Dark regulars Jezebell, weigh in with a DC Go-go inspired 
workout which brings the funk to the disco whilst retaining the dark 
of the paisley.
33rd December nish of the release with their trade mark super 
slow chug, perfect for any warm up set.

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PREMIERE : Ian Vale - Loft Music (Mindbender Deep Dub Mix)

Javi no necesita presentación, pero para quien no lo conozca nombrar su diferentes facetas como coleccionista de vinilo, activista a través de diferentes medios como la radio con el programa Fetén en Relativa.
Sus gustos musicales son eclécticos pasando por estilos como jazz fusión, canción de autor, sonidos experimentales recopilados en ocasiones para la sublime serie "América Invertida". 
Para esta ocasión se ha dejado llevar por una selección dirigida a la que podría ser la pista de una Discoteca de Chicago en los años 90, ahora solo queda cerrar los ojos y dejarse llevar.

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Javi Bayo - Discoteca Podcast 107

'Electro punk disco', what's not to like about that? This is the name that London duo Baba Ali coined to describe their electrifying sound which takes a little bit of all the things we love here at Ransom Note and stirs them up in a big old pot.

Comprised of American musician Baba Doherty and British guitarist Nik Balchin, the group blend elements of punk funk and electro with NYC disco and no wave, that's equal parts for the dance floor and for the stage, which they're no stranger to.

They've been touring up and down the country since their debut LP dropped in 2021 and they're showing no signs of stopping anytime soon. With the release of their sophomore album imminent - a debut on Memphis Industries called 'Laugh Like A Bomb' which has been on repeat on 6Music - they join The Go! Team on tour around the UK as of this weekend. But before that they'll be making a pitstop at our own R$N residency at The Social on 10th March for an intimate live set...

Ahead of the gig, we asked Baba to give us a flavour of all his influences, which he does in fine fashion with this mix of groovy, crunchy funk, punk, synth pop, new wave and electro... Perfect fodder for your thirsty Thursday.

Tickets for Baba Ali at The Social: https://ra.co/events/1662712

Baba Ali: The 'Shine A Light On' Mix

Alex Ho Megas - Thyia
BUY LINK : https://fckdsko.bandcamp.com/track/thyia
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“Thyia” is an ethereal, acid-house track infused with floating breakbeats and fuzzy vintage-sounding synthesis. Pitter-pattering white noise accents the percussion, while reverb-laden claps occasionally crash across the audio spectrum. The track is a gradual crescendo that ebbs and flows like a powerful tide pulling rocks back into the sea. 

Featured predominantly in “Thyia” are the sounds of the Roland TB-303. To Ho Megas, adding a 303 to his music only makes sense since, after all, he lives in the 303 - the area code of Denver, Colorado. “I can’t say it was a conscious decision to be interested in the TB-303 while living in the 303. More it made sense to use the 303 for the sound I was trying to create,” says Ho Megas. “Then I thought, ‘Huh, why aren’t we talking about the 303 more in the 303, especially with so many 303 sounds in the 303?”   Denver is emerging as an important city for house music - a genre of music that’s used the sounds of the TB-303 predominantly for nearly its entire history. On top of boasting globally iconic DJs week in and week out, Denver also has a local legacy that goes back to the early ‘90s. It is also the headquarters of Beatport, the popular online electronic music store. As a result of this long history, Denver now boasts hundreds of people who either DJ or produce music that features the sounds of the 303. 

He believes this is only a matter of time until Colorado becomes a globally recognized hub for local grown house music like it did for other types of electronic music. “The scene is thirsty. There are shows almost every night of the week, often with conflicts. There is also so much talent here signed to some really incredible labels,” notes Ho Megas. “Clearly, Colorado has had success fostering homegrown talent in other electronic music genres, so I think it’s only a matter of time here. For example, the bass scene is ranked behind maybe only Bristol and London in terms of prestige. Therefore, I think it’s only a matter of time until some talent from the 303 starts emerging on a global level since house music is starting to be in Denver what bass music was in 2010.”

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PREMIERE : Alex Ho Megas - Thyia

TORNERÒ' Ma Spaventi makes a slick return to Slow Motion Records with the captivating 'Tornerò'.

Descending arps trickle into 'Tornerò' from the get-go. Vocoded vocals flutter through the masterful mix, weaving into inviting synth swells. Defined drums are firmly felt across this record.

‘Non Ce L’Hai Solo Tu' is a Detroit-infused, fierce floor filler. Layering vocoder motifs with crisp synth stabs make for many a euphoric payoff. The intelligent entwining of electro, early Detroit house and Ma Spaventi’s effortless earworms are plentiful. His gift for haunting, strong melodic intonation is prevalent in ‘Costa Brava.’ A grounded, growling bassline rasps throughout the track, reeling you further and further into this whirlpool of brilliance.

‘Tornerò Reprise’ closes this magnificent EP beautifully. Whispering vocal lines are hauntingly blended with synthesiser noise, keeping in line with the swells across the record and resolving the first edition of ‘Tornerò’ with a more acidic conclusion.

The revered Italian producer, mixing and mastering engineer makes his abundant sonic expertise clear in this enticing LP. Encapsulating his talents, ‘Tornerò’ transports you to Ma Spaventi’s unmatched state of flow. '

Radondo, Berlin 2023.
Released March 17, 2023

Tornerò

Ma Spaventi - Tornerò Reprise

One half of Pale Blue, Mike Simonetti drops an exclusive mix for us to celebrate the release of the duo's latest album, Maria, which is out now on Crosstown Rebels.

Mike Simonetti - Rinse FM mix - November 20, 2021

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