Melbourne based producer GREETINGS heads up Boots & Legs – an Italo focused label whose aesthetics float somewhere between yesterday and tomorrow – releasing records from Furor Exótica, Kayroy and more, and now he readies his Running Out Of Steam debut with four house and electro-fused dreamscapes.

Staying true to the label aesthetic of blending killer club grooves with introspective atmospherics, ‘ALONE’ is a cut of trance-licked house, M1 chords providing a disco-ball euphoria across the minimal, yet vibrant, soundscape. ‘Desires’ sees GREETINGS blend his admiration for Italo into a heavenly, 80s pop-ballroom experience designed for when the lights go on.

The B-side brings out the producer's electro influence; ‘That Was A Weird Summer’ is as Italo as it is otherworldly – a sound similar to what might be heard if aliens discovered disco – before ‘Don’t Die Wondering’ closes the curtain with a cut of stirring and transcendental analog-electro that's as rough as it is smooth. 

>> @greetingstoyouu

Don't Die Wondering

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ROOS015 // GREETINGS - Don't Die Wondering

* Read More: http://boltingbits.com/douala-mysteries-of-life/
* Watch on Youtube : https://youtu.be/CFxVWSXWkwY

X-Kalay are ringing in their milestone 10th release with a various artist compilation, and what a release it is. Launching only last year, the London-based imprint has put out quite a few releases already from artists such as Rudolf C, Kask and No Moon amongst others. Their sound ranges from more melodic, lo-fi sounding productions to dubbed out and downright acid-y tracks. Their 10th release features producers from three continents. Mucho Sueno from Chile, two Australians in E.Davd and Escape Artist, and finally Zurich, Switzerland-based Douala who we're premiering today.

With a couple of releases on Gnork's label Blorp, Douala has been crafting a bit of a name for himself in the lo-fi scene. Generally his productions have a more melodic flare but in this case, the A1 track Mysteries of Life strays a bit from what we've come to expect from the producer. Taking a more minimalistic and dubby approach, the single has a hypnotic air about it with an upbeat rhythm but spaced out and reverberating cosmic synths, perfect for the late night hours. This instrospective tune is not one you want to miss out on and the rest of the release is a treat as well!

PREMIERE : Douala - Mysteries Of Life

John Selway / Seltav - Shimmerdown b/w SPQR 12"
FT045 - Future Times 

A. John Selway - Shimmerdown
B. Seltav - SPQR

PRE-ORDER DIGI AND WAX DIRECT FROM FT >>> https://futuretimes.bandcamp.com/album/shimmerdown-b-w-spqr
PRE-ORDER EU/WORLD via RH >>> http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=100427

Future Times is feeling super blessed to announce a reissue 12" featuring two hard-to-find cuts by John Selway and his Seltav project with Andrea Taverna. A Side "Shimmerdown" has been a rare grip for a long time on the original CSM wax, due to its status as one of the finest Rhodes-soaked, late-into-the-function cuts ever made. "SPQR", on the flip, is a massive house tune. Heavyweight action on both sides for the Deejays. Both tunes remastered by Dietrich Schoenemann at Complete. Yes!

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John Selway - Shimmerdown - 12" - FT045

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Model Nice - Cravo Amargo (Pépe's "Space Pilot Academy" Remix)

Pre order: http://bit.ly/2nO9d1c
Digital: https://kalaharioystercult.bandcamp.com/album/roza-terenzi-mwah-ep
Out in April on Kalahari Oyster Cult.
Distributed by Bordello A Parigi Distribution

@roza-terenzi  is the latest convert to the Kalahari Oyster Cult, the Australian producer debuts with four tracks showcasing her unique sound. Influences come from far and wide, shifting between electro, house, techno and even early rave anthems. The space bleeps of “Gigi” are soon interrupted by shouldering kick drums. Samples stagger and stumble before key stabs cut through beats in this hazy piece of early morning elation. “Mwah” maintains those euphoric moods. Snapping snares slice through shimmering synthwork and soaring strings to keep the night grooving. Darker tones enter with “Rare High”, but these shades are soon brightened by arcing notes. Acid lines squeak and squirm in this balancing act of disparate colours and chords. Distant lands and exotic encounters are conjured for “Soft”, perfumed percussion and meandering melodies mingle and merge for head swimming close of aromatic audio.”

Roza Terenzi - Mwah EP (OYSTER9 - Snippets)

Marlon Hoffstadt's Midnight Themes EP gets a whole new bundle of super versatile remixes to soundtrack your summer dancefloors. The second wave of producers includes NYC's Eric Maltz, Infinite Drift co-founder Mathis Ruffing and Matteo Luis & DHCM but just about the pick of the bunch for us comes from Pépé who's delivered a 'Electro-Break-A-Rama' remix. Intensely sunny synths gliding over tasty breaks that combine perfectly for a sun-drenched session.

https://midnightthemes.bandcamp.com/
@pepmanpepe
@marlonhoffstadt

Marlon Hoffstadt - Human Interpretations Part Two

SB PREMIERE : Marlon Hoffstadt - Der Merowinger (Pépe's Electro-Break-A-Rama) [Midnight Themes]

The noise was bellowing and he could feel the pressure bubbling within the small cabin as the train whizzed beneath the murky depths of the city. The underground was no place to spend a comedown let alone at rush hour as the busy people of the day to day world moved here and there with little care for pleasantries. He took his seat in the packed carriage and began to wonder where he might end at the last stop. The end of the line was coming, this much was clear. 

The Healing Company are set to reissue a piece of rave gold in the form of Automation's "Comedown". It comes accompanied with some finely tuned remixes of which Adesse Versions' is one.

Comedown

PREMIERE: Automation - Comedown (Adesse Versions Remix) [The Healing Company]

Norwegian-Algerian DJ-producer Karima F delivers a stunning self-titled debut EP on her label Schloss - an imprint she runs out of a disused Porsche repair shop. 

Ahead of its release on February 1, Karima F has offered up the first single on the three-track 12", 'Random Loop From Doepfer Site' - a track driven by voluminous breaks and bubbling synth compositions that give way to something more ethereal.

Karima F's debut EP drops via Schloss on February 1

Pre-order: https://bit.ly/2MHAvl4

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More exclusive music

Premiere: Karima F 'Random Loop From Doepfer Site'

BUY: https://axces.bandcamp.com/album/pool-device?fbclid=IwAR14atWgl1ADz3bBFIx1Vn9LZBrR7ZeOzMkrxfy1ht78Jr5afTWS0NsKM28
Greetings and welcome from Axces. We're a small local Copenhagen community of friends and curious souls. This is our very first record. 

The record was created in 2017 at the professional facilities we've come to know as Nordvest Auto. On both tracks, you'll hear a lot of drums, some bass, effects, samples, vocals and sounds from beyond, we don't know how to describe. They've been tested on various sound systems during the past year, and we can ensure you that a flat EQ and max volume will suit the tracks almost anywhere. 

We really hope you enjoy our effort. If you should ever find yourself in Copenhagen Axces will provide counselling and guidance at own risk.

Alfredo92 & Kasper Marott - Os To (Johnny DJ All Star Bubble Gum Mixie) (OUT MID APRIL)

Priori steps up for remix duties on Riohv’s Planet Namek. Expect to be transported through spacetime, spinning toward the singularity, the inter-dimensional and panning synths on this one cocooning you, protecting your fragile organic frame against unfathomable gravitational forces. Constant’s distort, quantum theories cease to matter and the search for Planet Namek seems even less possible as time goes on. Just enjoy the ambient cruise as you lock in over Soundcloud.

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/riohv
Remixer: https://soundcloud.com/priori-ties
Label: https://soundcloud.com/latenightburners

PREMIERE: Riohv - Planet Namek (Priori Spellcaster Mix)[Late Night Burners]

The sixth release on InterGraded by EM+STAV. (@em_stav)
Mastered and cut by Matt Colton @ Metropolis. Vinyl and Digital out July 3rd.
Buy/download/stream here: smarturl.it/INTGRD006

Afterglow

EM + STAV - Orbit Groove [INTGRD006]

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.

PREMIERE: Automation - Comedown (Adesse Versions Remix) [The Healing Company]

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