The street was alive with hustle and bustle as people shouted from apartment windows down to friends below and music played loud from boomboxes on the corners. It was a hot day in the city, the type that might make you sweat. The rumble of the trains could be heard all day long, people being taken from place to place, wherever that might be. He sat there taking all this in, perched upon his park bench, smoking a cigarette, watching as the world went wearily by. This was his city, his funk. 

Black Loops appear on a new compilation for Hudd Traxx, a celebration of the fifteen years that the label has been in existence. It's an impressive feat, especially considering the consistency and dependability of the imprint which has released music by the likes of Dj Sneak, Iron Curtis, Nightmares On Wax, Chez Damier, Rick Wade and many more. 

This track is an ode to house in the deepest, truest of senses.

PREMIERE: Black Loops - Forster Funk [Hudd Traxx]

A Potion Activated. Give in to the temptation of The Forbidden Plum. Take a bite and let the juice drip. Your journey begins with a hypnotic seduction, stoking the flames of desire as the voice in your head whispers, Want it so badly. Dark and sexy, the flames get higher. The walls sweat on your descent as you lose control. Flood lights sweep over the crowd of bodies, cutting through smoke.

For several years now ISLA has been serving up the best in ambient, experimental and trance-driven creations, welcoming artists like Ambien Baby, D.Tiffany, Pillow Queen, NAP and Le Fe to the label. Next up they've called on Maara for 'A Potion Activated', marking her second EP following a debut on Priori and Ex-Terrestrial's NAFF imprint. Backed up by a remix and a collaboration from two label affiliates D.Tiffany and NAP, the release teeters 'between heaven and hell', delivering five trance-inducing rides into purgatory.

PREMIERE: Maara - The Forbidden Plum [ISLA]

The sky had always fascinated her. During the day she'd dream about the possibilities of what lay beyond the clouds and far above the atmos; at night there was even more to ruminate on. Sometimes she felt she belonged up their amongst the stars; earth wasn't for her, she didn't feel as though she belonged anywhere. Could technology make it possible and were money no option, she'd have packed her bags long ago and headed far above the planet. For now she'd have to continue to dream. 

R.A.N.D. Muzik Recordings keep up their stellar output with a new release from Reflex Blue, a new name on the block in Australia. The label have long been one of our go-tos for a solid dose of house, electro, techno and breaks; and this new instalment doesn't disappoint. Chock full of progressive trance-tinged house and cosmic driving earworms, Reflex Blue proves why Australia has become such a great export of these proggy, sub-aquatic sounds in recent years.

PREMIERE: Reflex Blue - Back 2 Earth [R.A.N.D. Muzik Recordings]

Every morning without fail, just as dawn broke, a small boat would appear at the waters edge to whisk the most curious of people off to an unknown destination. The boat only ever returned empty, slowly it traced its routine daily journey back and forth across the calm waters. Rumours had long circulated about where those who boarded the vessel disembarked; some said it led to a utopian island, others attested to it taking people to their final resting place. Only those willing to take the risk would find out.

Aldonna's music is perfectly tuned for late nights on the floor; think of sweaty rooms filled with energetic dancers. The Melbourne producer came up through the ranks in the city with her party series Re-Leaf and is now expanding her name across the pond with her bright, supercharged productions. Her debut EP Morph, which comes with remixes from Alex Kassian and Marli, lets us into some of the influences that fuel her as a DJ, taking us on a nostalgic ride through warm proggy trance, euphoric rave and acid-laced breaks.

Morph EP

PREMIERE: Aldonna - The Empress' Acid Line (Alex Kassian Remix) [Homage]

The lights were but a blur from the window as they roared down the M1 in the pissing rain. Horns blared and the occasional squeal of brakes was all that could be heard over the pounding from the car stereo. Everything inside the motor was banging and rumbling beneath the strain as they drove onwards into the darkness as fast as they could.

They'd probably never get away with it - at least they'd tried. What was it? A stolen motor careering up the highway in the dead of night on a Tuesday? Of course it was, a Ford Escort to say the least, hitting 145 with the most brutal pedal to the metal in the glow of the orange floodlights.

In the distance they could hear the sirens coming, it would all be over soon, up in flames in the back end of nowhere as they ran into the darkness.

Papa Nugs is set to self release a new EP which can only be described as being 'no holds barred'. We are talking hair raising dancefloor pumpers reminiscent of old Techno raves, Dance Mania bangers and all of that other good stuff which happened in between.

PREMIERE: Papa Nugs - 145 In A Ford Escort (Vocal Cut)

He walked down the corridors and could feel the pounding feet from the amphitheatre above. Soon it would be his turn to enter the cauldron and face whatever wicked foe was put before him. He had been training long and hard for this day, preparing his body and conserving his energy so that he might rise to noble victory and seek knighthood.

This was all he had ever dreamed of and now as he prepared himself his breath was thin and shallow, his heart pacing quickly and his mind whirring with the potential and possibility that was to come.

Fearless is more, fearless was more. That was what he’d learnt whilst fighting in the pits of hell. It had all lead him to here…

DC Salas continues to enchant dancefloors with big room club bangers that rally dancers and bring enlightenment. This new EP on Semi Delicious is no different with this synth driven powerhouse of a track doing the damage already.

PREMIERE: DC Salas - Never Ending Story [A Lifetime On The Hips]

There were rules to this business, it wasn’t like any stranger could walk in off the street and make it to the top with a few flashy moves. There were principles which had to be learnt, experiences which would humble even the hardest of street veterans.

This sort of stuff took time, time he didn’t have.

Instead, he was looking for the quick, fast flick which might separate him from the rest and streamline his career to the top rank.

Some sort of trick, some sort of technology which might short circuit the whole game.

Cassius Select brings the Bass on a new compilation for Bristol label Amity. Featuring alongside the likes of Pluralist and qgb – this one packs a punch, the kind which stings for a while after.

KILLS TWO BIRDS

PREMIERE: Cassius Select - TRICKNOLOGY! [Amity]

He watched from the window, at the world passing by below. From the fourth floor he considered what his world might look like if he were to be one of them, busy and on the way to and fro. Perhaps they were going to work, some might meet friends, others were simply taking in the brisk air of an Autumn morning.

Not him…

Here in this room he simply looked on, a distant figure on the periphery of a world which was not his. For he needed to be here, to be away, to be alone.

At least that’s what they said…

Kepler delivers futuristic House cuts on X-Kalay. This track ‘Need’ is a wicked, grooving Dub infused track reminiscent of 90’s/ 00’s Berlin. Excellent, high brow material for the discerning dancer.

PREMIERE: Kepler - Need [X-Kalay]

Cousin is the founder of Moonshoe Records and is a talented producer who tends to focus on creating delicate soundscapes reflective of abstract environments and worlds.

His music is deep and pensive, at times club focussed yet at others anything but.

Over the past few years he has self released material on Moonshoe alongside records on the likes of Mood Hut and Well Street Records. His music has been supported broadly and his dj sets are versatile and multi faceted in respect to style and genre.

Cousin’s remarkable discography and dedication solidify him as a trendsetter in ambient techno and electronics. This mixtape offers a brief insight into his own taste and outlook when it comes to dance music – dubby, dusty and atmospheric throughout it really is quite the trip and is perfect as we approach the cold nights of winter and those dark early rises.

Cousin: The 'Wednesday Alternative' Mix

Voodoos and Taboos, emerged back in 2019 and with their Reversible Dreams EP on Bordello they showcase the "chameleon-like versatility" they've cultivated.

We're premiering the title track kicks off with playful pianos, morphing into squirming acid beams.

Listen below: https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premiere-voodoos-taboos-reversible-dream-bordello-a-parigi/

@bordelloaparigi

PREMIERE: Voodoos & Taboos - Reversible Dream [Bordello A Parigi]

The magnificent Bawrut returns to Ransom Note Records with an incredible new collection of interpretations of his music from the past couple of years, Remix Pack EP. Featuring a cast of the finest producers the underground currently has to offer, this four track whirlwind of club pounders exhibits everything that is great about electronic music in 2024.

First up on remix duties is the magnificent Marc Romboy, taking Que Quiere Usted by the scruff of the neck and straightening it out into an absolute dance floor stomper! Originally a hand clap laden, frenetically jolly, five minute romp, Marc has taken the original concept and upped the techers chug factor by 200%!

Remix Pack

PREMIERE: Bawrut - Que Quiere Usted (Marc Romboy Remix) [Ransom Note Records]

High-energy remix banger alert. Chloé Robinson & DJ ADHD take on Matisa on Correspondant.
https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premieres/premiere-matisa-dj-adhd-chloe-robinson-remix-baby-correspondant/

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PREMIERE: Matisa - BABY (Chloé Robinson, DJ ADHD Remix) [Correspondant]

It was hard to recall what he had been dreaming about the night before, yet he knew that it must have meant something to him for if not then why would he have thought it as such. The mind works in mysterious and wondrous ways – not all of them are to our own knowing or understanding. We can have moments of blistering clarity paired with those of bleak unknowing.

All he was asking for, searching for, was a flashback. A sign of a memory which had come and gone before. Something which had appeared when he was not there. Something he’d lost when he was asleep.

Nuage is set to release a new EP on Microfunk Music, a beautiful, delicate, skippy sounding record with floating melodies and dancing pads. This one has us feeling warm for the summer to come.

Flashback Feedback Throwback

PREMIERE: Nuage - Flashback [Microfunk Music]

Gang of Four meets Manfredas uptown… with Hard Fist in tow.

https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premiere-shkema-sarka-syrkaza-hard-fist/

@shkema @hardfist

PREMIERE:  Shkema - Sarka Syrkaza [Hard Fist]

AliA is a rising producer and DJ based in Belgium, she has caught the attention of the likes of Mr. Scruff, Carista and Lefto with her intelligent selections and versatile approach.

Despite being young she has earnt a residency at the acclaimed Horst festival and has made regular appearances at C12 and De School amongst many others.

Most recently she has launched her own record label Artisjok on which the first release came from XL Regular showcasing an assortment of deep, bass influenced House music.

We are expecting to see and hear a lot from AliA over the next little while and we think you will be too.

AliA: The Ransom Note Mix

There was always plenty going around, that’s the way it had always been. The noise in the room was what had concealed hushed conversations and kept it underground, at least for this long.

One day they would look back at moments like this and wonder whether it was all worth it. For now nothing else mattered.

One day they might come to regret the late nights and the misdemeanours. For now they danced with sin.

This was a story of success and excess. The consequences could be faced later.

Dina Summer is the collaborative band project between Kalipo and duo Local Suicide. They draw upon an eclectic array of influences, from synth pop to electroclash. The result is a nostalgic throwback to the heady days of EBM and the turn of the millennium.

Hide & Seek

PREMIERE: Dina Summer - Excess [Iptamenos Discos]

The night was young but already the music was loud as they drove further and further away from the city and into the countryside. Soon it would be dark and they’d begin the hunt. It was the same skit every weekend, the same places and faces looking for fun on the outskirts of town.

This old car had miles under its belt, it had been to fields and warehouses all over the South coast in the search of dancing and delight.

It was the hunter itself, powered only by the mischief of its passengers.

Retromigration channels elements of House, Trance and beyond on a fast and furious new EP for Handy Records. However, beneath the pace sits a deep rooted groove which can be hard to place without careful consideration and handling. This is a producer in top form.

Hunt Zero EP

PREMIERE: Retromigration - Hunt Zero [Handy]

The night was cold and dark as he wandered through the forest. He’d been out here for hours, seeking refuge from the monster which lurked within. Never had he imagined that it might end up here, like some sort of twisted slasher flick. He ran between the trees, pondering whether he might ever see the light of day again and make it out alive.

Was it all a dream? Was he really here?

In the distance he heard the whirring of the machine as it sparked to life once again. It was time to run once more…

Fibre Optixx had one of the hottest releases of the year on Kann with the ‘Body Thing’ EP. Now the label is set to release a new record called ‘Crystaline’ which further evolves the fast and furious sound which caught the attention of dj’s and dancers alike.

Crystalline EP

PREMIERE: Fibre Optixx - Texas Chainsaw [Kann]

The car accelerated quickly forward as it moved between gears. On either side he could see faces flashing by as the pace grew faster and faster. It was dark in the distance, soon the crowds would cease and he would be left with only the other racers for company.

He could hear the engine roaring beneath him, it was strained and mighty.

Smoke billowed from exhausts, then it all went dark as they hit the end of the tunnel and returned to the night.

Guava holds no punches with a new EP for Faux Poly, this one is a bass focussed affair with rising synths, frenetic energy and a sense of immeasurable tension. This will do damage in the clubs. Be warned.

Afterglow [FP008]

PREMIERE: Guava - F641 [Faux Poly]

The cave was pitch black, inside there was little sound but for the occasional drip of water which would send a ripple through the pond below. Looking down from up above, they wondered what lay in the murky depths of the quarry. What surprises might be but round the corner? What creatures? What comforts? What tricks? What treats?

That’s when there was a deep rumble from the ground below. It bellowed up through the cave like some loud drum before enveloping their eardrums with a might thud.

Then they flew forth, bats and bats and bats and bats.

Will Hofbauer steps forth for an EP on Will Saul’s longstanding record label Aus. This is a record built of playful bouncey house grooves, oddball sounds and fun. It’s destined to work a treat in the clubs with a silly sense of purpose and a tongue n’ cheek approach to the dance.

PREMIERE: Will Hofbauer - Ah! Bats! [Aus]

Synth-heavy italo anthem gets extended edit treatment from Gerd Janson... like a long lost 80s pop classic you never knew you loved or even existed.

https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premieres/premiere-isaie-ace-gerd-janson-special-dance-mix/

@xxxthelabel @isaie-music @gerdjanson

PREMIERE: Isaie - Ace (Gerd Janson Special Dance-Mix) [XXX record label]

In the land of SPLOT, where the seekers do trot, Lived a low end activist, who gave it a shot. With a spoon for a hat, and a sock for a shoe, He danced in the moonlight, with a kangaroo too!

https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premieres/premiere-low-end-activist-seekers-splot/

@splot-wro @lowendactivist

PREMIERE: Low End Activist - Seekers [SPLOT]

The machine was oppressive and loud, it watched from the skies above, like a great overseer from the beyond. The people down below knew not why or who was behind the bulking beast but they could remember the sunshine and the life that had existed before. That, they would never forget.

It was always there, watching their every move as they came and went. It was a deconstruction tool, designed to break apart the pieces of a society which was once rife with colour and care. Now it was all gone.

It knew everything, the de-constructor. It was everything.

That was all.

Valencia based record label Frigio are set to release a remix package which features alternate versions of tracks from CLOCK DVA. This one is a hard hitting electro focussed EP which is built for dark, sleazy rooms. The Atom ™ remix was the stand out cut for us with a riotous saw driven synth and dark moody, alluring vocals.

re-Konstructed (Atom TM & Scanner remixes) 320k

PREMIERE: CLOCK DVA - De-Konstructor (Atom™ Remix) [Frigio Records]

The latest in our series spotlighting Pirate Studio dj's and artists. This one comes from Molly Mouse who delivers a fun filled hour of uplifting House music which has us set for the weekend.

Coming from a background of music and soundsystem culture, Molly has established herself as a DJ with close connections to Good Company and Lady of the House following a number of releases. 

Her sound is driven by the core principles of classic Chicago House music but is paired with new school sensibilities which has lead her to many a festival and international appearance over the years. 

This one is for all the hip shakers, shufflers and two steppers. Sun kissed music built for the terraces and warmer climates.

This is the third mix in a our series which will spotlight artists from within the Pirate Studios community, one which does not disappoint.

Molly Mouse: Pirate Mixtape 03

Swedish musician Moonilena has been a familiar face amidst underground circles for several years now having released poignant, emotive, sometimes dance focussed music on the likes of Belters and Studio Barmhus amongst others. In fact she actually recorded a mix for us previously.

However, around a month ago we were prompted to explore her new material by a good friend. Music which is removed from the club and explores the deeper, more pensive, fluid tendencies of her musical persona. Her new album ‘Minnet’ is forthcoming on Moloton and sees the Stockholm based audiology student focus more on the intricacies of sound design as she explores ambient textures across the LP.

So, this mix sits somewhere alongside that – an ode to the influences which have helped formulate a new musical perspective if you will.

Lose yourself this Monday in an array of thoughtful sounds.

Moonilena: The 'Monday Is OK' Mix

Pigeon Steve is a familiar face amidst the Glasgow underground, as the co founder of the long running Partial parties and as a stellar producer.

He has been involved in the music scene for many years and has developed a keen reputation for his work in the studio which is perhaps best highlighted by his bold decision to present this mix which consists entirely of his own productions. No small feat.

Last year he released his debut EP via Future State but by the sounds of it there’s a whole shedload more to come.

In terms of style, his music sits somewhere between disjointed Dub, Slo-Mo House and Downtempo which makes for a drugged out trippy excursion on the dancefloor. This mix demonstrates a well rounded approach and impressively carves its own niche.

Pigeon Steve: The 'Shine A Light On' Mix

And as dawn breaks, with the sun's golden hue,The melody fades, but the memory's true,Veltrán's whimsy, A-Tweed's delight,In Belly Dance Services, they danced through the night!

Veltran's "Extrema y Exuberante" EP, out April 26th, 2024, via @bellydanceservices (BDS021), marks the 21st milestone for the label. Compiled by Nick Hanzo and mastered by Oltrefuturo, the EP features two originals by Mexican artist Veltrán and remixes by A-Tweed and Nick Hanzo himself. We're premiering the ace A-Tweed rework.

https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premieres/premiere-veltran-dismorfia-extrema-a-tweed-remix-belly-dance-services/

@antakaatweed

PREMIERE: Veltrán - Dismorfia Extrema (A-Tweed Remix) [Belly Dance Services]

London-based Elastics launch label of experimental club music focused around "tension and release".

Featuring a diverse six-track compilation of experimental club music the first Elastics outing is co-curated by Flatcap and INGI. Opening with McGregor and Lucy Grey's "Warm" and "Repercussions," and elsewhere Kincaid, INGI & Ryvahl's, Klahrk contribute fast-paced club tracks while R.E.D's "The Boat is Gone" offers a cathartic conclusion.

"Having met years ago at Floorless Festival, the label was grown out of our appreciation of music revolving around tension and release - an Elasticity.” Flatcap & INGI

@elastics-544150328 @lucygreyx

PREMIERE: Lucy Grey - Repercussions [Elastics]

Bytes readies reissue of the killer 1990s electro EPs by SEM aka Damon Baxter.

In the neon-lit alleys where the shadows creep,
In Area 5, where the code runs deep,
Beneath the hum of SEM’s thrumming beats,
Lies a city of circuitry, where reality retreats.

Detroit techno pulses through the veins,
As dystopian dreams dance in chains,
In the flickering lights of byte-laden screens,
Where echoes of the future meet shattered dreams.
 

Strings of dystopian sci-fi weave,
Through the fabric of what we believe,
In the symphony of cybernetic cries,
Where humanity fades and the machine’s sighs.

John Carpenter’s ghosts haunt the streets,
Vangelis’s echoes in every beat,
In this city of shadows, where no one’s free,
The soundtrack of a world lost in entropy.
 

Earlier this month Bytes announced the reissue of the killer 1990s electro EPs by SEM (aka Damon Baxter, who would go on to record as Deadly Avenger) on May 17, 2024. The second track to be made available for public consumption is Area 5, taken from The Demon EP, the second SEM release, on which Damon expanded the pure old-school electro SEM sound to include elements of Detroit techno and dystopian sci-fi strings, giving off serious John Carpenter/Vangelis’s Blade Runner soundtrack vibes.

https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premieres/premiere-sem-area-5-bytes/

@/byteslabel @deadlyavenger

PREMIERE: SEM - Area 5 [BYTES]

From their white label days in the early 90s to chart-topping success and iconic remixes for artists like The Rolling Stones, Bjork, and New Order Fluke have been there done that!

Still, they step into a vibrant new era with their latest single, 'Insanely Beautiful'. Up step Sean Johnston aka Hardway Bros offering a main vox mix and an alternate version featuring Leah Clever. 'Insanely Beautiful' "heralds the dawn of Firebird, a project brimming with collaborations and tracks set to unfold in the months ahead.  If you build it, they will come..."

Let's get it on. 

https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premieres/premiere-fluke-insanely-beautiful-hardway-bros-meet-monkton-uptown-mix/

@hardwaybros

PREMIERE: Fluke - Insanely Beautiful (Hardway Bros Meet Monkton Uptown Mix) [Surface]

Australia is pushing things forward in the best way. For a long time the country self confessed to feelings of isolation and disconnection from the broader world of electronic music. Taking things into their own hands, this has very much changed and in all honesty some of the best and most exciting DJ’s are really down under.

SLG is a record label run by Strict Face – a producer and DJ who is helping to push a new wave of Bass music. It’s hard hitting, off piste and all over the place – moving quickly between tempos with jarring, disjointed sound design it’s fast paced and exciting.

This mix is very much a testament to that frenetic energy.

Based in Adelaide, he represents a new school of thought and is giving things a much needed shake up.

Strict Face: The Ransom Note Mix

Chapping on the door to wake me, YOU CUNT. 
I have been waiting here all night. 
You could've picked me up. 
Oh, she had more "strings" to her did she? She can fuck off, am telling you.
I don't wanna hear about her ways. 
You know you love it this way, get a grip and hold my neck. 
Make it dirty baby. Make me throb. 
Like when we first met. 

Read more at: http://www.theransomnote.co.uk/music/premieres-exclusive-streams/premiere-cabaret-nocturne-blind-trust/

PREMIERE: Cabaret Nocturne - Blind Trust

The days had grown long and tiresome, there was little light in the place in which he sat. Four walls surrounded his very being, he had not known he would miss her as much as this once she had gone. Now there was little left to do but brush the tears from his eyes, dive, dance and enter the abyss of a new and wonderful world. Only, without her. 

Folamour steps up to deliver a five track EP for the newly formed imprint Noire & Blanche. He blends emotive melodic twists with percussion and club sensibilities.

PREMIERE: Folamour - You Never Told Me I'll Miss U That Much [Noire & Blanche]

The dim glow cast a hazy flourish of light across the early morning sky. Soon it would fall beneath the surface of sight and the soft moon would vanish into the warm blue of daylight. In the greenhouse the flowers began to blossom and awaken beneath the first hint of the morning glow. The glass flickered beneath the glimmering beams and the murky green shadows within were illuminated and set alight. The rest of the park was quiet and still as the day broke. The night was gone. 

Coastdream is set to release a debut EP on X-Kalay who have consistently released music of supreme quality. This one is a sun kissed, summer ready house track with sublime form.

PREMIERE: CoastDream - Soft Moon [X-Kalay]

The beachfront was the place to hang as the sun dipped beneath the horizon. The shadowy figures were dotted in clusters up and down the pier as they smoked in the warm night air. In the evenings there was very little to do around these parts but drink and dance, perhaps move a little under the flickering spotlights of some sleazy nightclub. The summertime madness engulfed this place with a progressive sense of purity and freedom. Hedonism, decadence galore. 

Loure is set to release a new EP on Noire & Blanche, gorgeous deep house with a sun kissed twist.

PREMIERE: Loure - In The Evenings (Hidden Spheres Remix) [Noire & Blanche]

The sonics inside the metal chamber were at times overwhelming. The factory continued to pump out goods at a rate of flying proportions. They were now the industry leader and the Mu Tai empire was ready to capitalise on the industrial revolution. Soon enough their world of magic would be unleashed upon the unsuspecting, revolutionising the life and times of people far and wide. In his tall tower he observed the work from a glass prism, little did he know that he was being watched. 

X-Coast steps up with a sensational heavy hitting EP on UNDERTHESEA Records. Rave cuts which sit somewhere between beautiful soundscapes and purpose built club destruction.

Transformations EP

PREMIERE: X-Coast -  Mu Tai feat DJ RaDa [UNDERTHESEA]

He was deeply uncertain as the lights began to flicker prominently in the dark of the midnight hour. The street was illuminated by the pearly glow of orange beams from pillars which looked like metallic aliens had landed precisely spaced upon the earth. Are friends electric? Were the flickering objects his moonlight companions amidst a dream which had left him feeling lost and far away. Walking slowly he began to moved between the glowing frames, he danced. 

Djedjotronic is set to release an album on Boys Noize Records and we are delighted to premiere a track from the forthcoming project featuring the lovely Lokier.

PREMIERE: Djedjotronic - Are Friends Electric Feat Lokier [Boys Noize Records]

There was a sense of fear and tension in the air as people made their way to work. On every corner of every street CCTV cameras watched them, controlling their every move. There had been a time long ago when everybody was free to do as they wanted, but things were different now. Now they were part of a system, presided over by an all seeing presence that could decide their fate at any given moment...

French electro master Djedjotronic returns to Boysnoize for another high powered and uncompromising EP. The three-tracker follows several solo outings on the label, as well as collaborations with Lokier, Miss Kittin and Cardopusher, and sees him serve up the unexpected. Futuristic and driving, the EP explores the haunted, twisted corners of electro through distorted kicks, coarse synths and jittery percussion.

Boish EP

PREMIERE: Djedjotronic - Global Surveillance [Boysnoize]

The phone had been ringing off the hook all morning, each time he chose to ignore it. He'd debated unplugging it at the mains but the repercussions would be even worse than they already were. He knew that not answering wouldn't help him in the long run, but right now he couldn't face it. He would continue to live by the notion that what he didn't know couldn't hurt him.

Manchester party Off Beat make their first steps into the label world, launching a new platform to share their love of UK bass culture. For the inaugural outing, they've enlisted the talents of Breaka who's previous releases for Desert Sound Colony's Holding Hands, his own Breaka Recordings and Leeds' Stretchy Dance Supply have caused quite a stir since 2018. Titled The Startup, the two-tracker moves from UK bass grooves and warm subs on the A Side to jungle-inspired breaks on the flip; a perfect indicator of what we can expect from the newly-founded imprint in future.

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PREMIERE: Breaka - The Startup [Off Beat]

Many might not know how exciting the nightlife and music scene is in St. Petersburg. Home to a younger generation, due to its heavy student population, the Russian city has become a hot spot for headsy venues, great club nights and, of course, a host of talented DJs soundtracking them.

Sasha Balykova is one of them. Under the name Errortica she's been hosting her Melomantica show on Russia's TEST FM for the last two years, spreading her favourite finds and inviting DJs from around the world to join her. Recently she's made her first moves into production, contributing a track to Parisian music platform and label Les Yeux Orange for their Driving Safely compilation which was quickly followed up by her debut EP Safely Stowed.

To celebrate the release, we invited her to step up for today's mix, delivering a collection of wonky, melodic cuts and dubbed-out rhythms.

Errortica: The 'Wednesday Alternative' Mix

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