New mix comes from https://soundcloud.com/spacedimensioncontroller !

Jak Hamill aka SDC is a long time established british producer.
He's responsible for an impressive array of releases on prestigious labels such as R&S, Clone Royal Oak, Ninja Tune, Dekmantel, Running Back, Aus or Hypercolour and just released last month another great one on Testpressings.

A pleasure to host him on LYO, and if you're in Lyon, don't miss him LIVE at Le Sucre this sunday  !

LYO#257 / Space Dimension Controller

A long overdue mix from the recent R$N Recs cohort and all-around excellent person, Bleaching Agent.

Full interview here: https://www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/bleaching-agent-the-altered-currents-mix/

@bleaching-agent

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Bleaching Agent: The 'Altered Currents' Mix

In April, we had the honour of hosting one of the all-time greats: Intergalactic Gary. We're thrilled to finally share the recording of his set that night at Low Profile Studios, so you can relive the dancefloor magic. Over the course of two and a half hours, you'll hear Gary’s mastery in full effect as he glides through Italo deep cuts, proto-house meltdowns, space-disco voyages and much, much more.  

We’ll be returning to Low Profile Studios for another night of sonic synchromysticism on the 23rd of August, this time with Alicia Carrera and Jonah Considine.

Intergalactic Gary at Club Pantheon - 18.04.2025

Live from Du Beast: for the next two hours, Zillas on Acid are serving up a feast for your ears.

Zillas on Acid [11.8.25]

From the Lock Tavern via The Gun to spoons…

Family Silver are Mr Nick ‘The Gun’ Stephens and Casper ‘Volte Face’ Clark.

Nick was the publican at The Gun, a much-loved Hackney institution that recently closed its doors – more on that here for those who have been living under a rock. Nick’s excellent Netil radio show can also be found here.


 
Casper, is based in Clapton and was the music programmer for Camden institution The Lock Tavern where our paths originally crossed – most of the time being kicked out whilst DJing. Casper’s shared stages with Justice, Jeff Mills, Helena Hauff, Daniel Avery and many more and is also known for his long-running BleeD events via which he collaborated with labels like Blackest Ever Black, PAN and Downwards. Both share a love for “v lo-fi early eighties sound, kosmische, post-punk and scuzzy electronics,” with Nick’s influences ranging from 80s TV themes and Giorgio Moroder to The KLF, while Casper was shaped in his youth by electronic acts like Leftfield, Underworld, and William Orbit with DJ Hell’s International Deejay Gigolo Records becoming a huge influence later on.

Their sound sits between post-punk and the electronic… so with that in mind let’s give it a listen shall we?

Handily via the wonder of a recording  from this year’s Field Maneuvers where they opened The Gun’s stage.

Listen and read the interview here: 
https://www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/line-out-family-silver-live-sputnik-field-manuevers-2025/

@volte_face_bleed @fieldmaneuvers

INTERVIEW

Line Out: Family Silver Live @ Sputnik, Field Manuevers 2025

A recording from the first hour of HOLY at Cu in Dalston on July 20th 2025. HOLY is a night run by Richard Fearless and Tom Dubwise,  a vinyl only journey, exploring dub across a multitude of mutations The next HOLY is Sunday 21st September  at Cu in Dalston, London. Tickets available here
https://ra.co/events/2233402

HOLY

A complimentary mix series to our cult After Hours parties, we are delighted to have Jaye kick it off in style, just as she did the gatherings. 

Ethos : After Hours was born from the think tank of Sound Advice boss Marion Hawkes and DJ Conor Schmtz.
Wanting to take a dive headfirst into purist territory and showcase DJ’s that hold steadfast to their craft, the series of upcoming parties hopes to open some minds to those patient to join us for the ride. 

Selections over reaction. 

Artist : Jaye Ward has been doing her thing for 30 years now and has become a major pillar of the underground music scene, not only due to her vast knowledge of the weird corners of music, but also her unwavering support for the artists and scene around her. She remains an incredibly important voice in the trans community, sharing experiences and making moves to insight change where she can, through her open and honest approach. 


Tracklist - 

Crimson bloom - anticipation a longer wait
Rub n tug - momentum (icube remix)
Reganrock - bergas
127 steps - one Asterix is sufficient
Ground - kunpuenea
Madd rod - q update
Bad Tony - dicey dub
Girls chat room - the best crowd
Jezebel - perfect din
12tree x Danny mekanik - need you in my life
Light work - sultry echoes
Junk system - back to sky
Marion pence - dancing with lions
Serge Santiago - it’s a war (sound clash dub)
Slp - 3 against 4
Left of centre - orchid moon
Rotten - dancedancedance
Cramps - human fly (dan’s edit)
Simple symmetry - I must not fear (Inigo frontier mix)
Semtek - bubble science
Thomas barnett - from a distance
SBM - born this way
Mike MFN love - all the critics love u in New York (Chicago extra crispy mix)
Eh oh ah ha RFX edit
In flagranti - lustron saucer
Ears on earth - 24hrs in capri (super dubby mix)
Gerd - echo jammz
Prince vs chic - danizm I want your love blend
Stranger bay - so unnecessary 
Alexis cabrera - expiration pain
Datar - b (Alex neri mix)
Esp - q&a
ghosttext - ten thousand yen
Local suicide - cobra wave (kalipo affkt remix)
Daco - the uprise (nutritious I feel dubbed remix)
Limp wrist - systems in place
Willie graft & tuccilloto - the music (dj qu remix)
Brian eno - baby’s on fire (edit)

AFTER HOURS : JAYE WARD

PDA MIX 18 ♥ Richii

Those who have had the pleasure to hear Richii play records will no doubt testify to her ability as a phenomenal DJ. She’s a sweetheart with tracks for days and a particularly attuned sensitivity to the dancefloor. It’s an honour to have her as a resident DJ at PDA as it is also an honour to have her provide the latest edition in our mix series which serves as a somewhat comprehensive snapshot of PDA’s sonic identity.

Turn on, tune in, drop out 😵‍💫 💕

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

PDA MIX 18 ♥ Richii

Forward

Freerange Records is proud to present the latest EP from Coflo, the Bay Area-based producer, DJ, and dancer whose unique blend of deep, percussive house and Afro-rooted rhythms has earned him a growing cult following. With an uncompromising approach to groove, sonic texture, and the dancefloor, Coflo crafts tracks that move bodies and challenge conventions. A lifelong house dancer and a student of Afro-Brazilian art-form Capoeira, his productions bring a deeply human feel to electronic music—always raw, always rhythmically charged, and always dance-focused.

BUY:
https://coflo.bandcamp.com/album/who-the-frequency-ep
https://www.beatport.com/release/who-the-frequency/5301510?a_aid=6897003d0f687&a_cid=0be88686

PREMIERE: Coflo - Who the Frequency feat. Rawb Boss

Falling Love

Ransom Note is an online music, arts and culture magazine. We provide a home for readers and writers with boundless enthusiasm, esoteric knowledge, fierce opinions and impeccable taste.

With our core team immersed in all aspects of dance music, we publish news, articles, and interviews covering the greatest in innovative, underground culture from across the globe. We offer regular, exclusive music and mixtapes from our favourite artists, and publish features shining a light on everything from the freshest new artists to the untold tales from rave history.

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We're always interested in getting new writers on board – feel free to get in touch if you’ve got a story to tell.

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