R$N Premieres: November 2017

Producer DJ and dweller behind the counter at Phonica, Ysanne makes Mondays ok. "If you're not excited about life you should probably make some changes"

Full interview and tracklisting here: https://www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/ysanne-the-monday-is-ok-mixtape/

Ysanne - The Monday Is OK Ransom Note mix

This month sees the 30th anniversary reissue of “Music for Nitrous Oxide”, the debut album from seminal ambient / drone artists Stars of the Lid. 

Adam Wiltzie marks this milestone with an hour of music that influenced him and fellow member, Brian McBride, who sadly passed away in 2023. The mix features sounds from Cocteau Twins, Ennio Morricone, Vangelis, as well as original tracks. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/guests/episodes/adam-wiltzie-stars-of-the-lid-24th-july-2025

Adam Wiltzie (Stars of the Lid) 240725

Electroménager avec Karl Nectar - 26 Juillet 2025

"Sounds Like" first aired on THF Radio over five years ago. To celebrate more than 70 episodes, we put together a very special show and bar night at Torhaus with nine DJs, most of whom had previously appeared on sounds like, playing eight hours of music.

Violetta brings us some rosey-pink-ish warm sounds inspired by the color code #ef8fef.

5 years of sounds like #ef8fef w/ Violetta // 25.07.25

Let's have a party! HI NRG just celebrated one year of serving coffee full time, and we could think of no better way to celebrate than to have San Francisco's own prince of sleaze, Josh Cheon, lend his talents behind the decks. Recorded live from our one year anniversary party, enjoy nearly two full hours of funky disco, italian boogie, and Dark Entries rarities. Enjoy!

HI NRG RADIO VOL. 4 - Josh Cheon

Sacred Bones @ The Lot Radio 08-08-2025

An electro/acid/techno session infused with harsh, raw, noisey textures with sudden irruptions of tribal wave environments.


Gatasanta @ Kiosk Radio 09.08.2025

Maurizio Athome is half Dj and half psychologist . Dj’ing Italo wave and House since early 90’s.

We Slowly Rot w/ DJ Athome @ Kiosk Radio 11.08.2025

🌐 Refuge Worldwide is a radio station and community space based in Berlin-Neukölln.
➡️ More info, more music: www.refugeworldwide.com

Help us stay on air by donating to our fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-refuge-worldwide-community-radio

Guest Show - Tangela - 12 Aug 2025

The 15th release on Ohm Series features tracks by Alessandro Crimi, TmShuffle, Armin Bender, Nacime B. It's another strong releases - well selected by label boss Bjarnar Jónsson aka OHM.
Don't miss!

Pre-order: https://dbh-music.com/shop/release_view/16171


Label: OHM Series
Artist: Various Artists
Title: Ohm Series #15
Catalog: OHM015
Release Date: 15.09.2025
Genre: Dub Techno/ Techno/ House
Format. 12"
Tracklisting:
A1 Alessandro Crimi - Vega
A2 TmShuffle - Basement
B1 Armin Bender - Eternal Flame
B2 Nacime B - Watch it

Worldwide exclusive distribution: www.dbh-music.com; info@dbh-music.com 

OHM015 - VARIOUS ARTISTS - OHM SERIES #15

The classroom roared with laughter as the announcement was made. In the corner of the room the teacher watched on with a sense of thoughtful poignancy. Lou had finally beaten Sou and the schoolchildren were delighted by the result. It wasn't often that the class clown received their comeuppance. Often their dominance was what scared and inspired other children into laughter. Now, with a bashful look upon his face Lou walked slowly back to his chair to reflect on the loss. The teacher sighed. 

Leon Revol is set to release a new EP on Beats Of No Nation. It will be the fourth in their catalogue and comes from the24 year old Bordeaux based producer who has previously released music on the likes of Kolour, Secret Reels, Future Disco, and Monologues.

@leonidmusique
@beatsofnonationradio

PREMIERE: Leon Revol - Lou Bet Sou [Beats Of No Nation]

She watched him leave. His car drove slowly up the road and into the distance as the rain began to fall with a harmonic pitter patter. She was left alone once again, in the empty house surrounded by the walls that haunted and twisted between them. There was little left in her heart, she just wished that she could see him sometimes. Perhaps it was supposed to be this way, distant and sad. She sat at the table and watched the outside world float by through the glass. 

Tilman returns to release on Klamauk for the second time. He brings with him his golden take on deep house and orchestrates a careful assortment of charmed pads and samples.

Let's Work It Out (Klamauk010)

PREMIERE: Tilman - If I Could See You Sometimes [Klamauk]

He knew what she was thinking about as she paraded boldly across the room. Her provocative nature had always been one to entice suspicion and interest. It were as if a vast audience were observing her long legs march with power and eerie stealth. She knew, he knew and I know. The music began to play even louder in the basement as she began to dance. It was an elegant, slow moving feat which left little to the imagination. This was not what she had dreamt of but by heavens was she good. 

Hubie Davison appears on Needs, a new not for profits record label founded by Bobby Pleasure. The proceeds of the first release will go to mental health charity Mind.

Needs 01

PREMIERE: Hubie Davison - I Know [Needs]

The call of the night welcomed her home. She had ran for thousands of miles by day across the dandy dunes and the grassy plains but something always ensured she returned to her place of rest. "Ducue" echoed out across the night as the stars sparkled in a hazy glow up above. The sky was a pitch, deep black but it was not threatening like it once had been. Now it was still, peaceful and dreamy. Half the world was asleep whilst another roared and rioted. This was far away. 

Love Letters is an artist whom we have supported previously on Ransom Note, an interesting up and comer with a distinct sound reminiscent of the days when house was... better. Yeah, we said it. Anyway, here is a new track on Yield Records, listen to "Ducue".

PREMIERE: Love Letters - Ducue [Yield]

Pre-order the album here: http://bit.ly/2iz5u41

Hackney-based post-punk outfit @aathenss were formed in late 2015, their early rehearsals taking place in the basement of Kingsland Road's now-defunct DIY space Power Lunches which closed shortly afterwards. That dark, sweaty, hallucinatory basement was where I first witnessed the band's incendiary live show, which bristles with tightly-wound energy.

Now, Aathens are releasing their debut album 'Virtue Signal' on East London imprint @blank-editions, and we're premiering the record's first track, 'Idiot Thing'. The taut, spindly guitar lines and acrobatic rhythm section call to mind a cross between Television and the Minutemen - and it's just the tip of the iceberg on an album which announces Aathens as one of the most exciting and substantial guitar groups in the UK right now.

Virtue Signal

PREMIERE: Aathens - Idiot Thing [Blank Editions]

As she walked into the packed gym hall she recalled days of old, school days in which this place had been nothing but torment and trouble. Now it was packed once again with familiar faces as they visited for their annual show of support. Stalls lined the room, each more ridiculous than the last - selling bric a brac, second hand goods and endless lucky dips they offered little cheer. The wooden floor was shined and polished spotless, the painted lines reflected upwards towards the sky. 

Tracy island return with a new EP from Beach Wizards. This will mark the second release on the label following the successful debut of Mori Ra previously.

The​ ​Unlimited

PREMIERE: Beach Wizards - Lucky Dips [Tracy Island]

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PREMIERE: Beach Wizards - Lucky Dips [Tracy Island]

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