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Le'Gram - Salton Song feat. Sergio Wagner (Dr Parnassus Lazy Remix) [Karana Records]

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DJ Balaton continues to carve out his part in the puzzle with a fresh 4-tracker on LQL <3. With a nostalgic nod to Frankfurt, the producer shows that it doesn’t take much, just the right touch, to install a badass groove. Spacious arrangements and carefully placed synths turn the EP into an echo of a different time in the club.

The title track “Back To The Mood” orbits around that secret open-air energy - one of those full-circle cuts for the crew. You are missing the water, baby is all there is to say about “Flow Key”, rolling away at 127, disguised but with energy. “Reso 02” is the track we all wanted to finish but never did, grooving along with restrained intensity, shaping the EP into something personal and unique. Closing off, “Push Yourself” is Geoff White meets Herbert in a club-ready outfit.

All tracks produced by Julian Mosch.
Master by Moomin.
Graphic Design by hannesmilan / John.
Vinyl manufactured at intakt!.
Cut at Manmade.

PREMIERE: DJ Balaton - Back To The Mood [LQLDISC01]

Simpler Times https://soundcloud.com/simplertimesuk  is a Sheffield/Manchester based record label run by four close friends who will be releasing their own material as well as putting on intimate parties.

Wrong Conversation is the debut release from Simpler Times and features 3 mesmerising original cuts focused on the more ambient, emotive and melancholic side of electronic music.

Limited run- Vinyl Only
180gram Vinyl
No Repress

Bandcamp: https://bit.ly/3hqYuDk
Lobster Records: https://bit.ly/3hwthi9

Simpler Times Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/simplertimesuk
Tys Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/tysmusicuk

Simpler Times Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/simplertimesuk

Simpler Times Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/simpler_times_uk/

PREMIERE: Tys - They Don't Know [Simpler Times]

Wandering through the city streets late at night he looked up at the towering buildings as the cars whizzed furiously by. He was walking towards Bang Sue Junction, a place he often visited alone to watch the world fly by. The people in their cars, those in illuminated offices miles up above, the moon as it hung heavily against a backdrop of black. There was a thick mist in the air, perhaps it was fog from the sea rolling in, that or the desolate smog of another city screwed by the smokey vehicles and reckless abandon of us. 

More Rice is a record label focussed on showcasing Asian musicians and artists, it is a label whom we have profiled previously. During lockdown they have compiled a release featuring over a dozen musicians, an eclectic, electronic affair well worth your time. This track is by Sarayu.

PREMIERE: Sarayu - Bang Sue Junction [More Rice]

Spectrum SL is a color coded compilation series dedicated to releasing music in many guises from artists represented by Sweat Lodge. It is a way to continue to work, support, and promote the fine artists the agency collaborates with.

EMERALD is the third release of this series focusing more on electronica and leftfield house.

Mastered by Ed Davenport

R-Kitt - Brief Peace

The full moon lit up the road, casting a brighter glow than the dim street lamps that bordered each side. It was her nightly ritual, watching the comings and goings from her window, hoping to catch wind of a neighbourhood drama or some strange activity only carried out during the nocturnal hours. But nothing stirred, not even the rumble of a car ignition or a stray cat sniffing out its next meal. Everything was quiet, peaceful. Too peaceful... 

Next up on Massimiliano Pagliara's Funnovojere Records, lovingly named after a small beach in southern Puglia, is an instalment from London-based producer Harsh Puri under his Reformed Society alias. Joining the likes of Rotciv, Armonics and James Booth on the label, Reformed Society brings a collection of raw, harmonic synth cuts that blur the boundaries between techno and house. With the first drafts getting the seal of approval from the Guv'nor himself, the late Andrew Weatherall, you can be assured Cosmic Perspective's celestial synth melodies will have you beguiled from lift off to touch down.

PREMIERE: Reformed Society - Sci-Fi Love Story [Funnovojere]

The sheets were soft and luxurious to the touch as he climbed into the expansive bed and rolled around in the midst of the darkness. He'd never felt linen like it, so delicate and comforting in such a grand room which lay beneath the stars. He popped a pill to help him sleep and gazed upwards into the black sky up above as the stars danced majestically atop a canvas of darkness. Soon he would fall asleep, comforted by the soft, dense warmth of a dream far away. 

Aspetuck is a producer whom we have been keeping track of for a while now. Having released a number of EP's independently he now joins forces with Cairo Xpress for a new record which is both promising and prosperous for the upcoming producer.

PREMIERE: Aspetuck - Linen [Cairo Xpress]

Winter was fast approaching, turning the bright auburn and orange leaves underfoot crisp with cold. The grey landscape mirrored the expressions of the inhabitants that walked the streets. You'd be hard pressed to find a smile in these parts. Perhaps it was self-preservation, an "every man for themselves" mentality. Or maybe it was simply the turn in the weather; a sure dictator of mood in the city.

A celebration of the artists and friends who've worked with producer Thoma Bulwer at his TB Mastering studio in Hackney Wick, the next release on his own Parasol Culture imprint comes in V/A form, bringing together a huge line up of collaborators and affiliates. Aptly titled Wick Voyagers, the 14-track compilation showcases the sounds of the artists and their respective labels, featuring exclusive tracks from Voigtmann, Paranoid London, N-GYNN and Adam Curtain and, of course, Thoma himself alongside Anna Wall, Subb-an, Johnny Aux and Oli Silva.

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PREMIERE: Thoma Bulwer x Anna Wall - Phrasing Faces [Parasol Culture]

The fourth edition of suburbia's community mixes is by one of the earliest members of the Déclique family, Rheeno. In this set lies a selection of soulful and warm tunes to get you off this lockdown and beyond.

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Suburbia 004 - Rheeno

The original [psychedelic dub] plays first, remastered for a fuller frequency range, properly kicking off the beat cypher. First up for a remix, Sean Dimitrie drops an effervescent soulful version, very much tuned to the original vibe, but slightly hyped and subject to his master arrangement skills and immaculate mixing.

We Used 2 DANCE: cypher

PREMIERE : AFT Lounge Tech - We Used 2 DANCE (Psychedelic Remaster)

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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