Artist: Number
Title: Le Boucle Nouveau EP/ Le Boucle Nouveau Duncan Gray Remix EP
Label: Ramrock Red Records
Cat. No: RRR084/ RRR085
Rel. date: July 25th/ August 8th 2025

When Jo at Ramrock Records was approached by Rich Thair and Ali Friend, co-founders of the trailblazing group, Red Snapper, there was much excitement at Ramrock HQ. Ensuing conversations with both of them led to reference MP3s of a brand new project being handed over for consideration. After the first listen, it was an absolute no brainer for Jo not to say ‘yes’ to their proposals. 

You are listening to NUMBER’s debut single taken from their forthcoming ‘Pollinate’ album, ‘Le Boucle Nouveau’ and the subsequent remix from close friend and musical maverick, Duncan Gray. For lovers of the legendary ALFOS, the sentiments of Mr Weatherall and all things chugging, this brace of releases will be perfect for those determined dancefloor excursions. With the squelchy space FX, crunchy drums and Ali Friend’s ethereal vocals, you can’t go wrong. Duncan Gray takes up the remix baton with aplomb with a distinct four to the floor beat, phat bass line, soaring strings and mutant disco credentials.

Inspired by a love of A Certain Ratio, Talking Heads, P funk and scratchy dub, NUMBER is a forward-thinking sound machine fronted by Ali Friend and Rich Thair – the co-founders and rhythm section of music pioneers and renegades, Red Snapper.  Rich and Ali started NUMBER as a means of rediscovering something of what they grew up with; the dirty disco bass lines, noisy drum machines, wonky percussion, leering live drums, jagged guitar melodies and uplifting soulful songs of the 80’s. Ali and Rich have performed all over the world including collaborating live with such electronic luminaries as The Prodigy, Björk and Massive Attack, remixing for the likes of A Certain Ratio, The Sugarhill Gang , Edwyn Collins, The Sabres of Paradise, David Holmes and Songhoy Blues. Their first album ‘Binary’ was released on Sunday Best Records in 2020 and featured ‘Face Down in Ecstasy’, playlisted by 6 Music and lauded by Lauren Lavern amongst others. It also featured an acclaimed video by Leo Nicholson. https://youtu.be/9c_uCFxz_Lg?si=hlBksDV2jGMdMbOH
Their forthcoming new album ‘Pollinate’ on Ramrock Red Records continues the journey, focusing on Ali’s unique vocal style and lyric writing and the duo’s reputation as one of the Uk’s most influential Rhythm sections. ‘Pollinate’ is a progression from their first album; there’s more of a focus on the duo’s use of vintage keyboards, and on vocals in general working with the beautiful community choir, Boiler House Singers on ‘Le Boucle Nouveau’.  Rich and Ali may have produced their most commercial work to date. FOLLOW (IG): Number


Le Boucle Nouveau (Original Instrumental)

Le Boucle Nouveau (Duncan Gray Remix)

'Next Train Out ' is the first single released by Ablaze in 2025

Next Train Out

Over-toasted unbread burning across the Shadoughfell. We are the Charred.

Charred Beyond Recognition

Moldwraiths, few fears fill bread with as much dread as the thought that they might be controlled by mold.

Echoes of the Moldwraiths

i dont wanna be seperate
it hurts too much

i need to wake up yeah i need to wake up
im trapped inside a cage that i helped make up
and every where i turn's another mirror
i need to figure out who is the seeker

i need to wake up yeah i need to wake up
im trapped inside a cage that i helped make up

every thought will test my grip

Cujo - THERE WAS NEVER TWO (prod. $anti)

Closing set, Beat Therapy at BSMT254, after Loopity Scott.  Great night!!!

DM20250906 - Beat Therapy at BSMT254 (Closing set)

Destination: Terminus

PROP JOE KNEW THE TIME

This song was originally recorded in 1992. I created a newer version with the help of Suno and Moises

Conduit - Peace of Mind (1992 Demo Redo)

For promo mailing list, email promos@ramrockrecords.com with your email, details of your radio show and which genre of promos you would like - soul, reggae, balearic, hip hop - or all!

I make beats, and when niggas bite, I clap, cuz their shit sound better now...

Reuben the Sandlich is a folk metal shitpost band fronted by an undead Reuben sandwich lich. Blending Klezmer chaos with blast beats and bread puns, they summon deli-fueled mayhem from beyond the grave. Their debut album Unbread is a cursed feast of rye, rot, and riffs. Eat at your own risk.

Like all great things in the world, Ablaze started out as an idea over beers at the local pub, intent on rocking out and partying hard. The hard rock guitar riffs, head banger drum beats and loin-quivering bass grooves will get your fists pumping and your liver begging for mercy.

Alongside International and Australian headlining tours of their own, Ablaze have supported a plethora of international artists including Jimmy Barnes, Richie Sambora, The Screaming Jets, John Corabi,  Orianthi, Diesel, Electric Mary, Marky Ramone and more...

DJ Dan Medland has been a formidable force in the house music scene for almost 30 years, drawing inspiration from the vibrant underground music culture — a place where inclusivity, acceptance, and beats, RULED.

Having partied at venues in the late '90s, from Montreal’s iconic SONA, ARIA, and (((Stereo))), to Toronto’s raw underground clubs Industry, Joy, and The Guverment, and of course legendary clubs Atomic, Surface, ICON, and Mercury Lounge in his home town Ottawa, Dan is no stranger to 'The Scene'.

Dan apprenticed under the guidance of Ottawa DJ legends Neill MacLeod and Joe Juarez, and having performed supporting sets for the likes of Anthony Attalla, DJ MES, Bad Boy Bill, Luke Fair, Stephan Grondin, Palash, and DJ Heather just to name a few, Dan has a first class education in the art of set building, storytelling, and how to make you shake from your nipples down to your feet, as he commands the dancefloor with his HOUSE, TECH, and TRIBAL beats.

In 2024, Dan teamed up with good friend, fellow DJ, and Audiophile, Brad Ashby (Brash-B) to create Beat Therapy.  Beat Therapy is a movement, based out of Toronto, Ontario, that is rooted in community, and driven by the passion for great music and amazing sound.  Beat Therapy events are grassroots, house music events that bring together dancers, DJs, and music lovers from all walks of life into the same room, for the same purpose:  TO LOSE OURSELVES IN THE BEAUTIFUL ESSENCE THAT IS HOUSE MUSIC.  You can find Beat Therapy information on Instagram, under BEAT_THERAPY_EVENTS.

For those who have experienced Dan behind the decks, and danced with him, you know the kind of night that awaits.

See you all on the dancefloor!!!

👽 electro 🤖 breaks 😜 booty bass 🍑

Conduit

Formed in 1989 as various other names until we settled on Conduit in the early 1990's. 

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Norepinephrine is the hormone and neurotransmitter most responsible for vigilant concentration.

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