Velvet Pulse

Dark, hypnotic deep and minimal techno with cinematic flair, driving sub-bass, sharp synth arpeggios, and eerie violin and clarinet layers built for the club.

Devildance

Ein liebevoller Tribute an den unvergesslichen Louis de Funès.
Nachdem der Edit vor zwölf Jahren so großen Anklang fand, war es an der Zeit für eine Neuauflage – frisch, zeitgemäß und voller Charme.
Hier ist die 2025-Version – viel Spaß damit!


A heartfelt tribute to the unforgettable Louis de Funès.
Since the edit from twelve years ago was so well received, it felt like the perfect time for a fresh, modern revival.
Here it is — the 2025 version. Enjoy!

DeeCue - Louis und seine Kohlköpfe 2.0

Vol.2

Felix Dickinson - Genosys 2014

Whether it's through his warm, bouncy DJ sets or his slick house productions, there's a signature rawness and cosmic touch to everything Monty Luke puts his hands on.

With almost two decades in the game, Monty first cut his teeth as a producer on Dirtybird's Mothership sub-label alongside Tasho, a release that's got a reboot recently via his own Black Catalogue imprint. The impetus to start his own label came after a move to Detroit in 2008 and a subsequent position at Carl Craig's renowned Planet E, where he helped helm the development of the label. 

He went on to launch Black Catalogue in 2011, predominantly as a platform to release his own efforts on this own terms, both under his own name and his Mandingo alias, as well as shining a light on underground artists like Sepehr, Stefan Ringer and Dave Aju. 

We invited him to take control of this week's Ransom Note mix for an hour of raw, interstellar sonics that fire you up into outer space before bringing you back down to solid ground...

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Monty Luke: The 'Ransom Note' Mix

The Infinite Pleasure producers and Netil Radio residents deliver a mix of unreleased and forthcoming boogie, house and funk jams.

Interview: https://www.stampthewax.com/2020/08/26/self-portrait-manuel-darquart/

Self-Portrait: Manuel Darquart

Rinse FM Podcast

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Patrick Holland - 08 September 2020

RADIO.D59B / BEST FRIEND #5 w/ Eddie C

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CC:DISCO - 20 September 2020

This month Franklin' was joined by Pink Keith for 2-hours of swampy dub, smooth Balearic and percussive house heaters. Cosmic sounds from the likes of Violet Eves, The Countach and Future Beat Alliance.

Franklin w/ Pink Keith - November 2020

This is the 27.11.2020 U.Q. Rebirth Radio Show
Which aired on Hor Berlin if you wanna watch and listen go here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU_Tz3ZXobY
Thanks for listening!
Happy Holidays!
Ed Jus-Ed That is...

#5 U.Q.REBITH W/ JUS-ED

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.