Anastasia Zems' output has a hypnotising effect. Her dark and seductive brand of electronic music sucks you in, drags you under and consumes you whole. 

Distinguished by her sultry vocals, which feature in every single one of her productions, regardless of whether its an original work or a remix, she describes her creations as an escape from the urban concrete jungle she grew up in.

These have found their place on a host of labels so far, from London non-profit imprint Needs to Paris platform Les Yeux Orange, as well as IDA and Why People Dance - now she makes her debut on one of our very own labels.

Her latest release comes on our newest R$N Records sub-label, Human Endeavour, and marks the first solo artist EP on the imprint. Taking cues from EBM, acid, coldwave and new beat, Confession Time is full of mid-tempo sludge for the late night lurkers - it deserves the attention of your ears.

Ahead of the full release on 4th November, she treats us to a mix of the sounds that inspire her own work and that permeate her DJ sets. It's heady and intoxicating, pulsing rhythmically then floating freely, featuring some of her own tracks from the new EP and her upcoming collaboration with Radial Gaze...

Anastasia Zems: The 'Shine A Light On' Mix

Nobody is Perfect: Cornelius Doctor invites Anastasia Zems;

NOBODY IS PERFECT: Cornelius Doctor invites Anastasia Zems [20.12.2022]

Slow Motion Records is back with a guest mix by Anbu, the alter ego of Ceremonial Rite dedicated to dancefloor energy with crafty EBM, indie acid and dark disco sounding. 

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For this new 'Friends & Cool Peeps' we receive Anastasia Zems. She often says she does music in a very impulsive way, and it feels ! This mix is eclectic, tribal, mental... but mostly DRIVING : You can feel the vibration in her guts as it was yours, and it's very enjoyable !
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Pour ce nouveau 'Friends & Cool Peeps' nous recevons Anastasia Zems. Elle dit souvent qu'elle fait de la musique de façon très impulsive, et ça sent ! Ce mix est éclectique, tribal, mental.... mais surtout ENERGISANT : Tu peux partager ces vibrations qui viennent de ses tripes et c'est extrêmement jouissif !
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Aired on February 2023 on Mutant Radio, Tbilissi

HARD FIST SHOW MUTANT RADIO w/ COSMO VITELLI

'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

Dear listeners, get ready to dive into the dark and mysterious world of techno with a DJ who has made a name for himself in the Lithuanian electronic music scene. Marijus Klimaitis has the privilege of being a resident DJ at one of Vilnius' most famous nightclubs, @opiumclub, where he has performed some of his best sets, many of which have been heard and seen by our HQ team. 

Marijus is also known for his participation in the popular electronic music event called "SMALA" @smalaradio. As one of the key members of this event, Marijus has contributed to the success of some of the most unforgettable nights in Vilnius' nightlife.

With a taste for ambient, dark and spooky low techno, Marijus is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to curating a set that will leave you feeling stuff from another realms. We have the exact situation with this mix. He has a knack for blending tracks that are both deep and intense, pulling you in with their hypnotic rhythms and haunting melodies.  

The artist has carefully selected the Ferrari Testarossa as the featured car for the mix, a high-performance sports car that was produced from 1984 to 1996. The Testarossa is powered by a 4.9-liter flat-twelve engine that produces a maximum power output of 390 horsepower, and it can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds. The car's top speed is around 180 mph, making it one of the fastest cars of its time. Legendary. 

Thank You, dear @marijusklimaitis.
Learn more about the project here:
mtsgrg.info/

Marijus Klimaitis in a Ferrari Testarossa

For March's instalment of The Dispatch, Rosie Ama was joined by Johnny Xie and Global Warming Records boss Malcolm for two hours of good tunes, vibes and sound effects.

The Ransom Note Dispatch w/ Johnny Xie & Malcolm on Netil Radio (March 2023)

My take on the TikTok audio by @Billie Eilish News slowed down to 128bpm + some light reverb. Really happy with how this track turned out! Free download available :)

Artist: ston
Artwork: ston
BPM: 128
Key: D Major

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☆ BILLIE EILISH - BITTERSUITE (ston Remix Slow Mix)  ☆

Here is a new upcycle edit of the amazing tune "Montag Moll" by @marc-depulse .
Make sure to also follow Marc and to put the original in your Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/track/6q2yHzHtVr3TrTVuqGRVAc?si=8bdb8614059a499b

You can download this edit for free, here:

https://hypeddit.com/marcdepulse/montagmolliorieupcycleedit

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Marc DePulse - Montag Moll (Iorie Upcycle Edit)

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