Gino Grasso Mix sets

Gino Grasso is a ‘disco don’ and rare record dealer. 
A life-long collector collector of disco music for over 30 years he supplies the big dons like Dimitri from Paris, Kenny Dope Gonzalez and others. Even Peter Brown from P&P Records has asked him personally for catalogue records that he doesn't have anymore. He's always DJing in Italy (where he's very well known) and around Europe. He's also a close friend and big fan of Far Out Recordings. Joe Davis, Far Out label head asked him to put together a mix around the release of the Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra rom the label. 
Here it is...

We chatted to him here too: http://www.theransomnote.co.uk/music/mixes/line-out-6-gino-grasso-live-mixtape/



Line Out #6: Gino Grasso - Live mixtape for Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra

Bytes are super excited to announce the reissue of the killer 1990s electro EPs by SEM (aka Damon Baxter, who would go on to record as Deadly Avenger). The original 12”s have been out of print since they were released on J Saul Kane’s Electron Industries imprint in 1995 (Phox EP) and 1996 (The Demon EP). They have never been available digitally. With the original masters M.I.A., the tracks have been lovingly remastered from vinyl by Keith Tenniswood, who as part of Two Lone Swordsmen (alongside the late Andrew Weatherall), knows a thing or two about producing top-notch electro music. The resulting eight tracks feel like they could have been recorded yesterday, but have also stayed true to the rawness of the source material. PREORDER NOW: bytes.lnk.to/PhoxTheDemon

PHOX/THE DEMON

SEM - Phox [BYTES26]

The room was spinning faster than before as the faces began to melt into one another as he danced. The noise was overwhelming and hypnotic, it were as if he was in some kind of strange trance which could not be unlocked. He knew that this was not normal, that he might or should feel scared, yet somehow he found comfort in the chaos which engulfed and bedazzled the senses.

What sort of magic was this? Where was he now?

The experience became stronger and louder, he let himself go. It must have been the….

‘d’Acid’ is a progressive, club ready cut which will do wonders on the dancefloor. Recent releases on CHOBU have seen support from the likes of Luke Una, Ben UFO, Kassian, Jerome Hill, Red Rackem, Norman Nodge and Jay Carder. We anticipate that this one will receive the same treatment.

CHOBU004

PREMIERE: Void Complet - d'ACID [CHOBU]

BAKK020 | V/A – xoxo [3x12inch]
BUY LINK: https://bakk.bandcamp.com/album/xoxo
Label: BAKK (https://soundcloud.com/bakk-projects)
https://www.instagram.com/bakk_records

This concluding release contains a selection of the many artists that took part on our label — from the first demo until the last drop of ink printed. 11 years, 11 tracks. Thank you all for tagging along.

xoxo

A1 Legowelt - Bos Ochtend Mist
A2 Aurora Halal - Spiral
B1 Antenna - Break Flute
B2 SFV Acid - UrbanFury128

C1 M.S.L. - Hydrolic
C2 RAFF - Radiant
D1 Tala Drum Corps - Gargoyle
D2 GEN-Y - SkyStalker

E1 Oceanic - Dala
E2 Don't DJ - nos(e)care
F1 Haron - De Papaverparade

Mastering: Sjoerd Oberman
Design: Ruben Verkuylen

BUY LINK

PREMIERE : Haron - De Papaverparade

The city was crowded and far too bright. They'd never be able to see the stars from here...

As the night drew close, they hopped into the car and began to drive. They were headed north, in the search of flickering stars which would dance in a euphoric ultraviolet haze and shine bright against the deep black backdrop which might one day swallow them hole.

They were all sat quietly as they waited for the darkness to fall, in the meantime they drove slowly on.

Mattias El Mansouri is set to release a new EP via the ever excellent Aniara - utilising perfectly emotive pads alongside deep rolling percussion to create atmospheric House come Techno.

PREMIERE: Mattias El Mansouri - Time Dilation In Ultraviolet [Aniara]

Dsum - Water In The Moon
BUY LINK: https://dsum.bandcamp.com/album/bckd13-water-in-the-moon-2
Label: Back Door Records (https://soundcloud.com/back_door_records)
https://www.instagram.com/backdoorrecords_/
> Dsum (https://soundcloud.com/dsum)
https://www.instagram.com/dsum_/

"Water In The Moon" marks the highly anticipated album release by Dsum. Following his last album in 2022, Dsum unveils a 12-track opus meticulously crafted to explore the boundaries of electro sounds, oscillating between experimental ambient and Detroit electro. It represents perhaps his most musically rich endeavor to date.

To be released under his own label, Back Door, his fourth album is the culmination of years of introspective musical exploration, tracing its origins back to the lockdown period of 2020. A tribute to the genesis of electronic music, "Water In The Moon" pays homage to Dsum's electronic roots while pushing the boundaries of sonic innovation.

Drenched in analog warmth, the album boasts lush pads, expansive synths, and gritty 808 electro beats, crafting a mesmerizing mosaic of soundscapes that transport you to outer space. Every track showcases Dsum's production and electronic music expertise, with brief variations and instrumental snippets adding to a unified journey of auditory exploration.

Presented in two EP releases, The "Gravity Loss EP" and "Double Distance EP" serve as the album's twin pillars, each offering a unique sonic experience that brings "Water In The Moon" to life. Set to be released on both vinyl and digital platforms, the wax version of the album unveils ten tracks across two 12" records in May and June, followed by the full digital album release featuring all twelve songs in their original intended order, complete with exclusive additions.

PREMIERE : Dsum - Gravity Loss

This series has seen us team up with Pirate Studios to spotlight artists and challenge them to a quick fire mix showcasing as many blends, transitions, tips and tricks as possible in a short time.

Papa Nugs is up next, a DJ who is killing at the moment having just come back from an international tour. Arguably one of the busiest out there, his roots lie in Jungle but more recently he has switched things up, drawing for more of a stable driven 4/4 approach with sporadic, intermittent breaks chucked in there for equal measure.

A keen record collector with a pride and love for digging makes his selections unique and interesting. 

This mix and interview was recorded at Pirate Studios in Dalston and demonstrates a no holds barred approach in the booth as it bounces between styles and sounds with grace and finesse. This one is a whole lot of fun and is sure to keep the head nodding.

The Pirate Hotmix: Papa Nugs

Solid house grooves 4 tracker by British Berliner Mark Hawkins. Classic sounds, classic grooves, classy deepness...

Time & Space

order @ clone.nl

Mark Hawkins - Time & Space - X2402

In the valleys of the land far and wide,
Where the moonbeams dance and the stars collide,
There lived a Headman, so spry and alive,
With a song in his heart, a jive to thrive.

He danced to the tune of “Live 120,”
A remix by Sen, oh so plenty!
With beats that fizzed and rhythms so fine,
He’d whirl and twirl like aged wine.


 
Through valleys of laughter, he’d skip and prance,
With each step, a wild, merry dance.
For in this realm of nonsense and glee,
Headman ruled with joy and gaiety.

SomeVersion/Live120RMX” is the final single from Headman’s “DeTurning” album. Robi has reversioned “SomeVersion” with late 80s inflections whilst Sen’s reworking of “Live120” melds retro futurism. Spot the break!

PREMIERE: Headman - Live120 (Richard Sen Remix) [Relish]

READ > https://inverted-audio.com/rave-child-planeta-proprio 

Portuguese producer @kokolorecords returns later this month to release their first set of new material in over a year. 'Planeta Pr​ó​prio' is out via @kokolorecords, and features four tracks of deep, propulsive house with an ambient bent suitable for both the clubs and the chill out spaces.

Planeta Pr​ó​prio EP

Rave Child - Planeta Pr​ó​prio [Kokölò]

READ > inverted-audio.com/premiere-ko-yang-wonder-bcn-max-in-the-worlds-heavenly-spaces-remix

Kyoto-based imprint NC4K return with their sophomore release of the year, the long-awaited 'Wonder BCN' extended player from City Boy Lounge's resident Ko Yang...Our pick from the release is Max In The World's version of 'Wonder BCN' produced by Ko Yang. As it kicks off, a peak time reverie blasts through a sultry club night in one of Kinugawa's abandoned Onsen hotels. With a fusion of pumping kick drums, lighthouse echo effects and dreamy synthesizers punctuated by a high-spirited monologue interlude, Max In The World dives deep into the uncanny pleasures of human nature.

@koichisue
@nc4k
@maxwell-reid

Wonder BCN

Wonder BCN (Max In The World's Heavenly Spaces Remix)

Ko Yang - Wonder BCN (Max In The World's Heavenly Spaces Remix) [NC4K]

Not4saleatZuni djs Luca Trevisi,Dj Hendrix,Gino Grasso

Prewiew at Comunal Theatre in Bologna before apparat show
for Robot08

Robot08 Preview byginograsso live

23 YEARS AGO LARRY PASSED AWAY THIS MY PERSONAL TRIBUTE …1 HOUR LIVE MIX 

08 NOV 2015 A TRIBUTE TO LARRY LEVAN

A groove selection of obscure disco stuff

Game Is Over A disco selection

My Philly Jump (T.S,O.P)--2 hours of disco from Philadelphia Music and Tapes

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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With love until the grave.

Don't stop the funk
For Contact or Booking Gino Grasso 
gino.grasso@alice.it

Line Out #6: Gino Grasso - Live mixtape for Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra

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