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For its second instalment Subject To Restrictions Discs presents a split EP by two of Switzerland's most underrated producers. First, there is CCO. A modular wizard known for his involvement in groups such as Wavetest and Savage Grounds. He presents two Techno cuts that are bound in organic sounds and filled with driving energy. The three mellow cosmic wave tracks on the back are coming from Narco Marco. He's active in Bern's music and nightlife scene for almost 30 years. His music knowledge is legendary and shows itself in his productions which are filled with sparkling details.

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Doubts Are Traitors EP

Waves feat. Poppy

Narco Marco - Waves feat. Poppy

Never Give Up

Awkward Moments is the brainchild of producer and DJ Mimi Xu, who’s mostly known for curating and writing fashion show soundtracks, and classically trained multi-instrumentalist MAGUIRE. The duo wrote their debut single ‘A Blooming Attraction’ in preparation for their AV live performance at Houghton Festival 2018. 
The music video, which was created by Frankfurt-based visual artist Maily Beyrens, deals with the fusion of energy in a scientific sphere, and more metaphorically in the sense of romantic connection. 
Inspired by the visual art concept of Expanded Cinema, the music video gives a sneak peek into the duo’s hypnotising AV performances. Those multidisciplinary live shows reject the traditional one-way relationship between the audience and screen, with the visuals being projected onto the artist during the performance.
The track sees Mimi Xu layer electronic beats and synths over the organic sounds of MAGUIRE’s viola and piano. The result is a blissful sonic journey through ambient, experimental and electronica.
‘A Blooming Attraction’ will be released on November 22 as the first single from Awkward Moments’ debut album, An Entropic Cycle, which will come out via their newly launched imprint Entropic Cycles in March 2020.

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PREMIERE #692 | Awkward Moments - A Blooming Attraction [Entropic Cycles] 2019

Eclipse is the third single from Minor FX.

Eclipse

Apple Music

Spring is back and confined. Be Brave folks!

Lilac And Despair

Humanity is facing extinction if not careful enough

Revival N Self Destruction

Signals

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Over the last month, the music and events industry has entered unchartered territory due to the Covid-19 lockdown, and artists and online media have found themselves in a financially vulnerable position with much more time on their hands.

To help some of those artists, and provide Ransom Note with much-needed financial support, three weeks ago we reached out to some friends of the website with the challenge to make a track in collaboration with another producer, musician or vocalist, remotely, in 10 days. The result is ‘Pen Pals’: a compilation featuring 15 collaborations from 32 artists.

Due to the current situation we’ve increased royalties for all artists involved and, whilst the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions apply, accounting will be processed fortnightly. Profits from the compilation will also provide financial support for Ransom Note who have been heavily impacted by the halt of the events industry.

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PREMIERE : Manfredas & Fantastic Twins - Gimme Pizza

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Premiere: Harel - The Night In Between - hoTei

The mid-morning sun illuminated the dust particles floating gently in front of the open window. The way each particle slowly drifted added a certain stillness to the atmosphere. It felt tranquil, but tranquillity was so easily and quickly disturbed. The slightest breeze could sabotage the idle nature of these levitating particles, causing them to fly around in chaos and confusion, before eventually returning to their peaceful state. 

‘Call Waiting’ is the opening track from Stranded’s new self-released EP, Long Dusk. A strong disco beat drives the song, as dissonant synths stab in between the reverb-drenched vocals and funky plucked guitars. Marking his sophomore release following his debut EP Celine’s Dilemma, which came out in 2018 on Optimo Music, Long Dusk is inspired by road trips through the American countryside, made amidst the artist’s move from Nashville to Atlanta.

PREMIERE: Stranded - Call Waiting

In an era of technological addiction and uncertainty emerges the music of Minor FX.  The group was formed in 2018 in Seattle by vocalist Jessie Branch and veteran techno producer Kenneth Graham.  Their approach to writing and recording has resulted in material that is as unique as it is prolific. By design, the lyrics are cryptic and abstract yet captivating and introspective.  The voice is ethereal and unsettling yet pleasantly seductive.  Their sound and production style incorporate textural elements of experimental techno with the groove of downtempo and hip hop.   This genre agnostic approach allows for variations in mood, energy and attitude.  This provides an extended and dynamic journey in both live and in the studio.  The feelings and visions invoked can best be described in cinematic terms:  a colorful yet Orwellian noir.  The resulting material is a serious yet abstract representation of life now and into the future.  A timeless combination of words and sound.