April 2020

Random Sets (indie, experimental etc.)

29.4 Mixes

Related tracks: André Pahl - Untitled 2020

mixes

Interview: https://truantsblog.com/2023/truancy-volume-302-virginia/

Soundcloud: @virginia-dj

Access the download and tracklist (Confirmed) on our Patreon: patreon.com/truants

http://truantsblog.com

Virginia

Truancy Volume 302: Virginia

Book yourself a hotel room, get your beaver suit on and get that hot coffee brewing ready for some Lokier listening:

http://www.theransomnote.co.uk/music/mixes/lokier-shine-a-light-on-ransom-note-mix/

With a current release on Days Of Being Wild featuring fellow DJ and friend Morgan Hammer, the Mexican DJ/Producer is riding high, making the move to Barcelona to explore all that Europe has to offer. Keeping busy with upcoming EP's with labels Have A Killer Time and Nein plus a selection of remixes, mixes and compilations in the making, we'd say you'll be hearing a lot more of Lokier. 

INTERVIEW

Lokier - Shine A Light On... Ransom Note Mix

Sling & Samo are the exiting duo behind the Born Free record label which resides in Stockholm. Over the last few years the pair have been releasing a vast array of weird, wonderful, oddball music: some built for the dancefloor and some certainly not. The pair are colourful characters who don't take themselves or what they do too seriously. Samo is also well known in his own right as a producer and dj having released music for the likes of LIES, The Trilogy Tapes and Public Possession but together with Sling the pair enter a new realm of musical exploration. We asked them to record a mix for us. 

Sling & Samo DJ: The Ransom Note Mix

Nurse Predator - Unknown
Sisters of Mercy - Kiss The Carpet (Nurses of Mercy edit)
Broken English Club - Crime
Cute Heels - Red Velvet
Alessandro Adriani - Pianeta Rosa
June - Between 2 Fires
Marie Davidson - Excès De Vitesse
Beta Evers - Endzeitvision
Person Of Interest - Plotting With A Double Deuce
Celldöd - Stålull
Segv - Xsy
Not Waving - I Know I Know I Know
Slugbug - Statues
Metropolis - Uberall Polizei, Nirgendwo Gerechtigkeit
Cute Heels - Verge
Violet Poison - Radio Veronica 100.6
L/F/D/M - Moth Holes
Phase Fatale - SOL740
Voiski - I Would Not Be Logical
Mono Junk - Can't Understand
Gavin Russom - Blood Codes
MRSK - Tailor
December - Civil Duties
Sciahri - Eremite

Variations #2

Interview and tracklist: http://www.thefader.com/2016/12/01/fader-mix-evy-jane

FADER Mix: Evy Jane

Tracklist:

01.Zosima - Psychological Complex [NTK008]
02.Orphx - Unknowing [SGLP02]
03.Emma Zunz - Gaspar the Pigeon [BDTA CV]
04.Hiroshimabend - Iron Bunny [GG230]
05.SNTS - Our Only Hope [SC001]
06.74185# - Vexhita (I Hate Models Remix) [TWB010]
07.Makornik - Caw Caw - Makornik
08.Ryuji Takeuchi - Final Call [INNER012]
09.UVB - Be More Like Him [BT003]
10.Melania. - Confirmatio (Codex Empire Remix)
11.Veil of Light - Your Dagger (S S S S remix) - aufnahme + wiedergabe
12.Hiroaki Iizuka - Module [THEM005]
13.Yuji Kondo - Whip Blow [LEYLAVA001]
14.Squaric - For Varden Pikre (Ken Karter remix) - Diffuse Reality
15.Chearth -  Venal

Mixed by:
https://soundcloud.com/codexempire
https://www.facebook.com/codexempire

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/richpeoplewithcheapstereos

Guest Mix 67: Codex Empire

Recording of Orpheu The Wizard's set at Dekmantel Selectors 2016.

All info on the 2017 edition to be found here: www.dekmantelselectors.com

Orpheu The Wizard at Dekmantel Selectors 2016

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Dip Friso - Crocodile or Real?
Nikolaienko - April Echo
Dip Friso -  Danger Waters
The Prince Stoner - Stoner’s Dub
Elysia Crampton - Oscollo (Drums Only Version)
Madteo & Sensational - Anastrophy
Cabaret Voltaire - Talkover
Lolina - The Missing Evidence
FM Ghost - Du Pre
Pitch - What Am I Gonna Do For Fun?
Dolo Percussion - Dolo 10
Grim Lusk - It’s My Nature
DJ Marcelle - To The Right
2 Fly Girlz - Born 2 Be Fly
Five Star Moet - In Full Effect
The Lord Shafiyq - My Mic Is On Fire

NTS Show - 30.7.18

Expect the unexpected. That's the philosophy Rotterdam-based DJ mad miran promotes in her DJ sets. A regular on the Dutch capital's mainstay Red Light Radio and a face behind the counter at the infamous Clone record shop, Miran has fast become one of the country's most promising DJs. 

Although she only played her first DJ set in a club a couple of years ago, she's already landed a residency at Trouw successor De School and become part of the Strange Sounds From Beyond family, seeing her name spread like wildfire and lead to a string of gigs across Europe.

We invited her to dive into her record bag for us and the result is 80 minutes of leftfield electro, raw breaks and introspective electronica. Enter into the crazy world of mad miran...

mad miran: The 'Wednesday Alternative' Mix

Amsterdam has been graced with a fearsome array of fabulous selectors and disc jockeys in recent times, the city is abuzz with experimental music and talent. 

Orpheu The Wizard has been a pivotal figure in the development of the scene, crucially helping to nurture new faces through his key role as a co founder of Redlight radio - a distinctive platform which has acted as a gateway and an open door to a new wave of music, producers and dj's. 

His own background is well versed, he's earnt his stripes and played the long game building a respectable array of musical knowledge and selective talent which he uses to entice and delight crowds across Europe and beyond. Eclectic, far reaching and multi purpose - his sets often run wild across a sprawling spectrum of sound. 

This year he will play at Love International festival, an appearance which should not be missed.

Read & Download

Orpheu The Wizard: The Ransom Note Mix

Step back, this is a big one. 

Across the past couple of decades there have been very few who can attest as much influence as that of Joakim, a singular producer who has been charted as an influential figure by many of the leading producers and disc jockeys in the present.

The French outsider has amassed a notorious reputation for his eclectic style as a disc jockey and producer having released music on the likes of Versatile, Kitsuné Music, Life And Death, Crosstown Rebels and beyond. As the founder behind Tigersushi Records and Crowdspacer he has been responsible for leading a new generation of talent into the dance and has played a key role in the future development of dance and electronic music. 

As an individual his own take on music is wide and vast, not one to shy away from the alternative or experimental he has done well to channel a sprawling array of style, genre and sound across his own lengthy career and in all honesty Joakim continues to surprise and intrigue with delight. 

A Dj's dj, he is a firm favourite and we welcome him as part of the series.

Joakim: The Ransom Note Mix

Photo Credit - Peter Odinzow

Incoming for mix number 57 we welcome markus woernle, aka Menqui to the joysticks. Flavoured in equal parts treasure hunter and DJ, you’re as likely to hear him slap on a proto house banger as an odd disco digger, and its this open minded style that landed him his monthly slot on Cashmere Radio, ‘Past Forward’, which he hosts alongside Kryptic DJ and Hendrik Stein. His new record label R-i-o also gets a mention, which Woernle co-owns alongside Nadia D’Alo and Benedikt Frey. 

Enjoy!

@riolabel
@menqui

Menqui | 057

For this first episode of the season I was unable to record a mix live in the studio as I have done every time until now… Too many more important things on my mind and no time to prepare.

Fortunately there was this session recorded at Operator in Rotterdam the week before  where I had been invited to play by the Ethereal Music crew. Using it here seemed like the most obvious thing to do.

This show is dedicated to the memory of my father Pierre Le-Tan (1950 - 2019) who past away an hour and ten minutes before it went on air. He is now sailing to The Other Side where he will rest in peace forever.

More info and tracklist here: https://lyl.live/episode/the-other-side-25/

The Other Side 24, Lyl Radio 17/09/19

Meakusma Festival 2019 Dublab Sleepless Floor - Frans Ambient & Low Bat

River Yarra (Antinote // Melbourne)
@riveryarra
@antinote-records

Illustration:
@androan97

River Yarra says Yes.

Untitled 2020
A dystopian collage of songs
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Special thanks to Eli & Olaf (ELi_LiNE & Neu Verboten) for dedicating me their rework of Andreas Hofer ❤︎

Also shoutouts to friends who released incredible tracks:  As Longitude, Donato Dozzy (with Anna Caragnano), Grand River, Houschyar (soon on Macadam Mambo), Kйr, Noëlle_Killer & ELi_LiNE, Ongehoord (Driftmachine), Periode, Tarotplane. And gracias Alicia for the image of the maze. And a big 😘 to @sameheads, the place in Berlin where i always can forget about the apocalypse.

—
@eliline @neuverboten @as-longitude @donato-dozzy @grandriver @houschyar @jeroenvermandere @macadam-mambo @k6r @nkiller @tarot-plane @zauberstabzine

André Pahl - Untitled 2020

buy there : https://www.juno.co.uk/products/aimes-a-star-in-the-sky-ep/766583-01

Label boss Aimes returns to his home base with a double track ep of chugging acid-tinged left-field techno. Both tracks implore multi-dimensional existiliast lyrics combined with cosmic leaning production.  
 A1 is the title track of course, describing an out of this world existential experience. The track is bouncy, fun, and slightly odd, but certainly danceable. 
 On A2 (which is offered up only on vinyl), Aimes takes the original song and turns it into a club-ready slow-burning stomper with a full on repetitious acidic bassline fit for any sleazy techno set.  
 The remix on A3 comes courtesy of Sean Johnston aka Hardway Bros (member of A Love from Outer Space with Andrew Weatherall) who turns the original into a dark and brooding version with a punchy bassline and cosmic synths.  
 Aimes’ second original on the EP, We Are Eternal, is a massive slowed down acid burner that reiterates the eternalness of humanity. Incredibly psychedelic in nature, the pulsing bass and bubbling acid line is prime for a dark and sweaty rave.  
 B2 comes courtesy of Panorama Bar resident Massimiliano Pagliara who submits a cosmic, dubbed out flip of the original, taking the listener on an extended spatial journey. 
 On B3 Japanese producer Que Sakamoto and his production partner NT ramp up the bpms for a dark disco rendition of the original.

LISTEN ON YOUTUBE

PREMIERE : Aimes - We Are Eternal (Que Sakamoto & NT Remix)

Ben Bondy 'Fuck Life' ⓜⓘⓧ ⓪④

It's been 6 years since Frankie Knuckles transitioned to another plane.
His music is still with us, and still unique: an emotional, ever so delicate balance, between sadness and joy. 
This new tribute to the Godfather features a very personal selection of mostly downtempo songs, including some of Frankie's lesser known remixes and productions.

Playlist:
(All tracks remixed/produced by Frankie Knuckles)

1/Sounds of Blackness - The Pressure Part 2 (Lullaby Mix)
2/Donna Gardier - Ill Be There (Mo' Better Horn Instrumental)+(Classic Club)+(FK and Judy Dub)
3/David Peaston - We're all in this together (We're All Clubbing)+(We're All Dubbing) 
4/En Vogue - You Don't Have To Worry (Frankie Knuckles Club Remix)
5/Emanuel Rahiem - Sweet Love (Sweet Reprise)
6/Alexander O’Neal - All True Man (Big House Instrumental)
7/The Pasadenas - Movin in the right direction (Classic Instrumental)+(Classic Club)
8/Loose Ends - Hanging on a String (Classic Reprise)
9/Womack & Womack - MPB (Missin' Persons Bureau) (12'' Kinda Feeling)+(Dubstrumental Feeling)
10/Azizi - Don't Say That It's Over (Classic Club)+(Classic Factory)
11/Eve Gallagher - Love Is A Master Of Disguise (Classic Club)+(Master Suite Mix)+(Deep Mix)
12/Chanté Moore - This Time (Bomb Mix)
13/Lisa Stansfield - Change (The Misty Dub Mix) Acapella Intro
14/Tongue N Cheek - Tomorrow (Orchestral Reprise)+(Warehouse Mix)

6th Anniversary Tribute To Frankie Knuckles

SPND20 Mixtape by Miss Kittin

Anthemic Italo House from @enterplanetdust boss Donald Dust. Out on @blaq-numbers.

Read More & Buy: http://www.stampthewax.com/2020/04/02/premiere-donald-dust-sky-patrol-ii/
Listen on Youtube: bit.ly/SkyPatrolII

Mouth Feel [WHYTENUMBERS007]

Listen on Youtube

Donald Dust - Skyway Patrol II (STW Premiere)

@CraigAndGrantGordon fully send it with their instalment to the Habitscast Series.

Habitscast 014 : Craig & Grant Gordon

Infos ==> https://716lavie.com/25-years-running-interview-playlist/

If you want to remember how it sounded like in 2010, this Playlist by 25 years & running (@25-years-running) is perfect. This used to be a cool Paris based promo agency. I’m not nostalgic when it comes to music, but I really miss the freshness of the indie pop / electro / chill wave scene  from those years.

1) Ceo - Oh God Oh Dear
2) Forest - Just one day
3) Suicide - Shadazz
4) Selebrities - Time
5) Museum of Bellas Artes - Watch the glow
6) Joe Worricker – Bobby Blue (Lissvik remix)
7) avner - Bed för mig (kjj edit)
8) The Tough Alliance - Miami
9) 50 Cent - Window Shopper
10) Blueboy - Fondette
10 bis) avner – Ljuset

716 Playlists - 25 years & running Playlist

Key Producciones presenta Key Mixes! Acompañando la campaña mundial de #StayHome y #YoMeQuedoEnCasa, presentamos sets exclusivos de DJs nacionales e internacionales que han pasado alguna vez por nuestra cabina 🎧❤ 

La máxima prioridad de hoy en día es preservar la salud y seguridad de todos, por eso te invitamos a disfrutar de la mejor música, desde tu casa. 

La fiesta la hacemos desde nuestros hogares hasta que volvamos a encontrarnos 🤜🏼🤛🏼

En esta ocasión presentamos a un DJ y productor argentino referente, que vive actualmente en Portugal. Es un amigo de la casa, que estuvo por nuestras cabinas en varias ocasiones, las últimas fueron Key Conference 2018, junto a Gaiser y Sidney Charles, y PM New Year 2019 w/ Loco Dice. Fue uno de los discípulos de Richie Hawtin, quien lo apadrinó y lo llevó al éxito global con el proyecto M_NUS. En 2011 publicó un álbum en el sello de Hawtin, After the Storm.

Key Mix 018 Barem 🖤🎶

Barem: “Un abrazo muy cálido a mis hermanos y hermanas de Uruguay y a las productoras y clubs que están pasando por este momento tan difícil. Contando los días para volver a disfrutar una noche juntos con ustedes como cada año! ❤️”

BAREM - #Stayhome - Key mix 018

​Matt Karmil has quietly been crafting some of the best atmospheric dance music of the last decade.

https://mixmag.net/feature/in-session-matt-karmil

Full feature

In Session: Matt Karmil

Rhythms Sister's Liv Ayers offers a slice of sunny escapism with an hour of fibrous rhythms and breezy grooves. Find out more → https://crackm.ag/35ig7As

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Crack Mix 352 - Liv Ayers

Michael Bibi - Recorded Live @ ISOLATE - Studio Stream - True Isolation (26.04.20)

Now for something a little bit different. Something TRANSCENDENTAL to be exact...

Futuristic musical pioneer Dave P has devoted himself to finding sonic adventures that operate beyond the realms of the physical for many years. Through his residencies at Making Time in Philadelphia, and at FIXED at Good Room in New York, Dave P channels this very notion, as well as through his Making Time show on New York's Lot Radio.

Over the last couple of months, due to social distancing measures, Dave has been working Klip Collective - a creative studio run by video artist and projection mapping pioneer Ricardo Rivera - to create a video, light and sound experience to match the auditory experience on his Making Time shows. 

He continues this exploration for today's Ransom Note mix titled 'A Making Time X Klip TRANSCENDENTAL Social Distancing™ Experience with Dave P', providing listeners with a 360 degree experience that goes beyond the physical.

Your mission for TRANSCENDENCE awaits you below...

Video: https://youtu.be/8SDV-claVN4
Read More: https://www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/dave-p-the-ransom-note-mix/

@davep_makingtime

Watch on Youtube

Dave P: The 'Ransom Note' Mix

Justin Strauss recorded live in the Bad Room on 12.26.20.

Good Room is currently closed due the COVID-19 pandemic. If you would like to donate to the club to help cover staff and fixed costs you can donate on Venmo @goodroombk or PayPal - paypal.me/goodroombk.

You can follow Justin on Soundcloud at @justin-strauss

Good Room livestream with Justin Strauss - 12.26.20

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Dekalb Works presents a mix of unreleased tunes and friends' tunes for the @where-to-now-productions show on NTS Radio.  

Dekalb Works's debut release, "Duologue" is out 1/15/21 on Where to Now?
https://wheretonow.bandcamp.com/album/duologue

NTS Radio for Where to Now? (12/14/2020)

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.