Name: Khotin: The Ransom Note Mix by Ransom Note
Duration: 1 h

So Tender and Delicate * * * THxs my Friend

Next up in the series and hailing from Montreal is phubu (@phubu), who's also known from her many interesting works as RAMZi. Interview (excerpt) down below.

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MFM: Hi Phoebé, great to have you on board. You're from Canada, what has been keeping you busy there lately? 

P: Lately i've been reconnecting with family, old friends, and myself. I went back to university where, after trial and error, I'm now enrolled in 'fibres & new material practices' and this program in sustainability, which combined, should respond better to my visions and ambitions. I try to be outdoor as much as possible, 're-materializing my life' after too much computer time last winter (university on Zoom). Recently I started to work at this community based garden and just started my dream job working in a myco-lab where they grow mushrooms for their medicinal properties, among other projects. Also I just got back into composing music after 1 year break. I found a synth in this thrift store that is finally giving me some inspiration.

MFM: People might be more acquainted with your other project as RAMZi. What is the reason for you to use your phubu alias for this occasion? 

P: RAMZi is a wild spirit and also refers to a parallel autonomous world that keeps evolving. It's never been about me, I always see that entity is bigger than myself. Its why I've been reticent to promote the music with pictures of me. The music remains as doorways to that world. Phubu is an alias I use sometimes for dj mixes, it was one of my names in high school and always liked it.

MFM: Your music is very versatile in sound and sonics, it rarely ever sounds the same. Where does that come from, can you share a bit about what inspires and influences you? 

P: That's nice to hear cause often I feel I used some of the same sounds over and over. Its also what made my sound signature I guess. My main influences are from growing up in the 90s between Montreal and the countryside in this very free-spirit, progressive, intercultural, artistic environment. I grew up with my dad listening to music from all over the world, much jazz and experimental music and we use to go to music festivals during summer. He exposed me to cultures that create musical fusion of genres. That gave me this strong impression that music has no borders, it can transport you in some far off state of mind without bringing you to a specific geographic place.

MFM: So do you listen to other music a lot then? 

P: Yes I do, I listen to NTS and Youtube quite a lot. I often need music to soothe myself. I like to be transported in another world, I seek music that elevate me spiritually.

MFM: Do you have a specific go-to approach or workflow when composing? 

P: It's quite a go with the flow, intuitive approach. Now that i'm more stable and have the space, I want to work with musician friends in my studio for my next album. Being busy with other projects, anything else than music, always helps me to feel more inspired when I get back to composition. Music can't be the center of my life, and I never wanted it to be, but it became difficult to keep a distance from it when I started to go on tour. 

MFM: Thanks a lot for your contribution. Initially you said you had been struggling to finish another mix. Do you find it a challenging task? 

P: Every time it’s like a puzzle. I always have tracks of different genres for which I need to find a way to make it all fit together as a narrative, a journey. For me it only works by playing around in Ableton Live, let intuition, luck, my environment and personal events enter in the equation. I always like to make my mixes in Ableton – it has a sound collage approach to it where I can slice and edit, add layers of voices, play around with the tempo and pitch. I tried to use CDJs this time but that didn't inspire me much so went back to Ableton. Hopefully there’s a flow somehow :)

MFM Mix 028: phubu

‘For home use only’ is an anti-club social, a chance to get to know someone/something. A series of transmissions purely dedicated to exploring the other side.

As the first pieces of the sun peak through, increasing the mood and lifting the metaphorical cloud of the winter hopefully past, spawning the need for a soundtrack for us to flourish. Who better to compose such a thing than the neo-legend, Anuraag, a cemented Naarm narrator in the highest of form. 

Raag has been an important piece of the puzzle for a long time now, their support and appreciation over all these years hasn't gone unnoticed. Their shift in trajectory just a few years ago, leaning more towards being in control of the music than just being a spectator, was a welcomed but inevitable one. Their years of dedication and appreciation of every aspect of the Naarm musical landscape have paid off in a major way. The natural progression from being on the dance floor to creating them was swift and seamless. As a founding member of the influential ‘cool room’ party series, they put a welcomed emphasis on inclusivity and acceptance, bringing such a warm change in the local scene that it really bought back the pure essence of the very culture that we picked apart. Watching Anuraag’s star rise has been nothing short of poetry.  I’ve most definitely had some personal proud moments ( IV22 :’). It also shows how important it is to have someone as outspoken as Anuraag in the driver's seat, making and creating change in the scene for the greater good. We tip our hat to you, Anuraag. 

Now, as you would expect from someone who has been paying close attention all these years, the mix is a vibrant collage of thoughts, feelings, emotions, and sentiments, all expressed through personal understanding. Nailing the brief is really an understatement, you can literally feel Anuraag’s chemical makeup through this sonic exploration. Never championing a certain sound, the mix is a kaleidoscope of world colours, seamlessly transitioning from one to the next, a symphonic international airport if you will. A perfectly balanced melodic resume, fit for any job, applicable to any situation, and most importantly a jaunt through the wet grass in the direct sunshine to slowly defrost your mind, body, and soul (I wish it was three times as long). Enjoy responsibly. X

Their sounds >>> https://soundcloud.com/anuraag69

FHUO # 73 // Anuraag

Dj FATi_Gang of Ducks _Kiosk Radio

Nueen has been mad busy in the last two years. The Barcelona-based Mallorcan has put out three albums of beautifully quiet and unhurried ambient. Each one has unfolded with its own intimate sense of narrative and showcased deft craftsmanship with both synth and guitar. The tunes drawn on the atmosphere of Nueen's home island so fits in with what you might call Balearic, but very much on its own terms. They are warm and gentle but underpinned with a melancholy that makes them all the more engaging. 

There is plenty of that on show across the opening of this week's podcast. Roomy arrangements are detailed with only the wispiest of pads but slowly a rhythm begins to emerge. It's dubby and dreamy and transports you out to sea on a sonic life raft that eventually sinks to the ocean floor. From there you roll along on supple drums, wispy pads drift by and shards of light pierce the surface. It is a perfect soundtrack to slowly awaken your soul on a lazy morning.

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Dekmantel Podcast 405 - Nueen

www.lowendtheorists.com/theory-therapy-mixes/p-relief

Blissful electronics, impeccable selections.

We're kicking November off with a mix from California-born DJ and producer P Relief, who has recorded 60+ minutes of blissful electronics for Theory Therapy 45. 

This mix aims straight at your dopamine receptors; at least for us it does. Ambient pads, breakbeats, dubbed-out drums—it’s such a good example of the range that Parker consistently brings to his sets. It weaves between a bunch of different styles and sub-genres but even with all the twists and turns, the Berlin-based DJ has carefully constructed a coherent vibe and as usual, the selections are absolutely on point. We’ll be listening to this one a lot over the Aussie summer, thanks Parker <3

Theory Therapy 45: P Relief

Free-flowing sonic immersion from Belgium. 

Download and tracklisting: https://bit.ly/XLR8Rpodcast_RoméoPoirier

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XLR8R Podcast 773: Roméo Poirier

Khotin has been a key figure in the developing Electronic music scene emerging from Canada - for over ten years he has been producing and releasing music.

His sound has evolved exponentially, weaving between sounds and styles with cohesive ease of which others might only dream of. His records have found a home somewhere between the heady 90's ambient and trip hop era, deep house and has drawn upon abstract influences from balearic roots, trance and a whirlwind of other other cultural guises.

All of this makes his music remarkably interesting and hard to pin down.

His forthcoming album "Release Spirit" is forthcoming on acclaimed label Ghostly International. It features a collection of ambient soundscapes, tape recordings and off piste samples as Khotin draws inspiration from far reaching influences such as World of Warcraft, train journeys through Europe and Japan, family vacations and beyond.

We asked Khotin to record a mix which reflects a similar nature of the new album - the result is a delicate assortment of textures which lend themselves to a brooding optimism for the year ahead. At least we hope..

Khotin: The Ransom Note Mix

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recording from murmur, 10 december 2022

artwork by juna horstmans

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dj sundae, loma doom & vladimir ivkovic

The Melbourne label invites 5AM - the new project from Japanese producers Powder, 5ive, and Andry. 

https://www.nts.live/shows/efficient-space/episodes/efficient-space-w-5am-12th-january-2023

Efficient Space w/ 5AM 120123

@keptmale

Hi Gi Gi! Recently Gi Gi released this amazing new album on Index Records. This mix is made to accompany that release, and it wholehearted hit some of the same moods textures as on the record.
We came in touch with Gi Gi’s sound through this gorgeous cassette on Quiet Time Tapes, followed by the one on Good Morning Tapes. Check them both. This mix is like the shimmering of the sunshine after a rainy day. Triphop & broken RnB into the periphery of your dreams.

Knekelhuis # 99 - Gi Gi

2 hours of interesting audio including selections from my new album Release Spirit out this weekend on Ghostly International

http://www.instagram.com/dylankf

Khotin @ The Lot Radio 02 - 19 - 2023

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.

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