Amateurism is a collective of record diggers and DJs who abide by the mantra: "It's our passion, not our profession", something most of us could take a leaf from in our everyday lives.

With over a decade of music industry experience behind him, Leo Walton has been DJing solidly and this labour of love doesn't look like it'll be stopping any time soon. He's scheduled in to play alongside the likes of Gerd Janson, Ewan Pearson, Man Power, Mark E, Jackmaster and the like at the Beat Hotel at this year's Glastonbury Festival - with a decade of experience playing the festival behind him so don't be surprised when you're treated to a well-polished performance. Before he heads off to the fields, Amateurism is already thinking about what it'll be like to be at the festival and has curated this mix that'll bring the festival vibe into your home.

So sit down, tune in and read on while Amateurism tickles your ears; 

INTERVIEW

'This Is Amateurism, Do Not Panic' - The Ransom Note Mix

music I like with some old beats I made years ago

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.

Alongside this we offer musings on film, books, life, and art, generating some context and controversy as an antidote to the reheated PR that clogs up the internet. Our office is fuelled by Tunnock’s Bars, cat memes, hangovers and a ridiculous, never ending love for our culture.

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

With love until the grave.

Having originally started in 2011 as a blog for sharing musical discoveries, mixes and more; Amateurism has evolved to represent a crew of likeminded friends and family that throw parties, as well as curating weekend-long soundsystems at festivals such as Glastonbury and Port Eliot.