The fog hung thick over the empty fields. There was little to differentiate where the green met with the grey, they seemed to blur together like some sort of fluid organism, the misty memories dancing in between the ferns.

Soon it would rain, they had been waiting for some time. The mist always came first, a forewarning that the heavens would soon burst beneath the weight of it all and that the summer was over.

They watched perched upon their porches, looking out on the great expanse.

It was ever so beautiful, quiet and still.

JIN are set to release a new EP from Cosmo, an assortment of progressive club tracks with underlying beauty and atmosphere. This one is highly recommended.

PREMIERE: Cosmo - Misty Memories [JIN Records]

It was hard to see what was really there, lurking between the shadows. The darkness tended to conceal a world of mystery and haunting truths – invisible forces which danced between the black.

Wandering amongst the trees, they would occasionally catch a glance or a glimmer of a face or a memory lost to the wooded place. It would never stick around for long…

The night was eerie and still, the branches shrouded this part of the world in secrecy and whimsy.

The invisible forces lived here, all of them.

David J Bull features on Volume One of a new compilation series from Paradia – this track caught our ear, a lumbering groove with ominous undertones.

PREMIERE: David J Bull - Invisible Forces [Paradia]

Revered Danish electronic producer Kasper Bjørke has quietly been a consistent force over decades, steadily rising in the ranks with his eclectic and artful approach to disco and all that falls around it.

His latest album, “Puzzles,” was released earlier this year and showcases further versatility and focusses on the “deep roots in the classic disco groove.”

Featuring collaborations with a diverse array of artists, the album is a testament to Bjørke’s ability to effortlessly blend genres while maintaining his signature sound – whether it’s dark and mood driven or rooted in those euphoric club moments which are soaked in synths and melody.

As a DJ he is wildly eclectic, drawing for leftfield sounds which are rooted in EBM, New Wave, Nu-Disco, House and beyond.
 

From classic bangers to new school disco, this one cements his longstanding presence at the forefront of indie dance and demonstrates why he is such a powerhouse in the booth.

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Wandering through the hills it was easy to forget that somewhere down there was a whole world. Dancing amidst the clouds was far easier, far simpler and a far more peaceful way to spend ones time.

Occasionally he would dip beneath the fluffy white ceiling to survey the landscape. It was just as chaotic as before...

He was happy up here, lost in the density of the altitude and the fog.

Everything was slower, softer and warm.

Auntie Flo is invited to remix a track by Jinjé & A Brief Utopia. He delivers in style with an impressive array and flurry of percussion which will do wonders and create mystical moments on discerning dancefloors.

PREMIERE: Jinjé & A Brief Utopia - Gourds (Auntie Flo Remix) [Cult Measures]

Ransom Note Records are delighted to announce Blueprints Revisited, six remixes of the breakthrough debut mini-album from Ammonite, a.k.a. songwriter-producer Amy Spencer.

We have invited an array of the best producers the underground has to offer to perform remix duties. Our first offering is from Seoul-based duo, Salamanda remixing When You Don’t. The up and coming self-described "leftfield ambient duo", have taken elements from the heavenly, delicate original track and reworked them into a retro, synth heavy, slow-mo workout. The sparse, driving drum break reveals Amy’s angelic vocal layers and Salamanda have added their own distinctive flare, creating a spectacularly bold mix.

When You Don't (Salamanda Remix)

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PREMIERE: Ammonite - When You Don't (Salamanda Remix) [Ransom Note Records]

The park was quiet today, all the people had left the city for the weekend leaving the plazas and promenades between the trees empty and spacious. It was perfect.

Strolling between the greenery he’d occasionally catch a shimmering glimpse of a skyscraper between the branches, only for it to become concealed once more by the dense shrubbery of the summertime.

The breeze blew softly. The light flickered hazily between the shadows.

He walked slowly. Strolling.

AD & The Persuader team up for a wicked release on Kwench Records featuring the additional talents of Bella Hardcover. This is an excellent EP consisting of tech driven house music with delicate elements dotted throughout.

PREMIERE: AD & The Persuader - Strolling [Kwench Records]

The dice spun feverishly, each side flickering and flashing beneath the spotlight which beamed down upon the radiant green table. Sat around the table were murky figures, wicked characters and rogues. Nobody was safe...

He placed his cards on the table and took a breath, hoping that he wouldn't be the next to leave the table.

It was always a losing game, even the winner would retire somewhat broken, a part of themselves left sat in the dark room they left behind.

That's for whoever was lucky enough to leave...

Marcel Dettmann remixes Black Dot on Italo Moderni, a wicked version which punches with sharp synths and rugged industrial energy.

Black Dot - Love At Glance EP

PREMIERE: Black Dot - Losing Game (Marcel Dettmann Remix) [Italo Moderni]

R$N Records sub-label, Insult to Injury, has a delectable new offering of assorted bangers, in the form of various remixes from Timothy Clerkin’s Fading EP. Employing the inimitable talents of some of the underground’s finest producers, the diverse package has something for every occasion!

Mute Records very own Maps takes the Fading elements and spins them into something new: simultaneously beautifully histrionic yet understated. The analogue machines get a breathless workout here, as dramatic chords build, arpeggios dart and dive and we are left panting on the floor.

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PREMIERE: Timothy Clerkin - Fading (Maps Remix) [Insult to Injury Records]

The waves thrashed and crashed against the shore. The rocks black and barely noticeable against the darkness of the deep night sky. The noise was incredible – echoing and reverberating in the midst of the storm.

Rushing into water, the land was almost greeting the waves with a hug for that was all it could do.

Watching from a lighthouse perched atop the hill, he looked down at the raging chaos before him and danced in the rain which relentlessly fell from the skies above.

It was going to be a long night…

Iconic tracks by the one and only Tolouse Low Trax reimagined and reinterpreted on a new compilation. Featuring versions from Joakim, Ido Plumes,  Simo Cell and more.

Essential stuff.

PREMIERE: Tolouse Low Trax - Rushing Into Water (Joakim's Elemental Edit) [Bureau B]

Her thoughts were bubbling, they ran wild and recklessly from subject to subject taking up brainspace. She looked through glass eyes, glazed and distant by what sat behind.

Wandering between the cars, the people, the noise. She was simply lost in her own little world, delighted and happy to be at a disconnect from it all. It was magic up here.

The rain was falling heavily, puddles were forming by the corners of the road. It would only get colder and wetter from here but meanwhile she felt warm.

Talik appears on a new compilation celebrating five years of Pressure Dome. Her track is excellent, deep and weaving. The label invites friends and family to contribute as they mark a special milestone.

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PREMIERE: Talik - Brainspace [Pressure Dome]

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.

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