If Guatemala is on the map of the Dark Disco/Indie Dance scene, it is because of the global recognition Fabio Me Llaman Solteiro (SXDNS187) has achieved as a DJ and producer. Now, in order to consolidate even more the importance of the Caribbean country to the high-quality underground music world, Fabio established the project Sonido Moderna, a micro-label and music collective devoted to showcasing the interesting Central American sonority through the release of original pieces and collaborations with international artists.

After the acclaimed debut album, a compilation featuring local heroes Alan Es, Mike Rowave, Mverto Futura, and Fabio himself, plus Martian Superstars Hanzo & Yaman (SXDNS065), ID_UA (SXDNS229), MIJO, Max Jones (SXDNS234), among others, the second episode – “Gentel Decay” EP – brings together Israeli producer Mishell (SXDNS228) and a Latino Dream Team: ALF CHAMPION, Balam (SXDNS048), and Mike Rowave, who provided savoury remixes.

The track we chose to review/premiere brings ALF CHAMPION, an experimental producer, DJ, and visual artist from Guadalajara, Mexico, remodelling and overhauling the already intricate “Lost My Bongo's”. The Shamanic aura of the original is still present in ALF’s version but is now not so evident. The Mexican virtuoso took Mishell’s theme to a more breakbeat and old school rave-ish road whose outcome is a track more embodied and dirtier, ready to wreak havoc on the dance floor. Hats off, lad!

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Bandcamp page of the label: https://sonidomoderna.bandcamp.com/

Follow @mishellmusik, @alf_champion & @sonido-moderna, peeps!

PREMIERE238 // Mishell - Lost My Bongo's (Alf Champion Remix)

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/flood-music
Track: Fall Night Long
Label: https://soundcloud.com/keinrauchohnefeuer
Format: 12" Vinyl, Digital, EP
Release date: 17/9/21
Purchase: https://keinrauchohnefeuer.bandcamp.com/album/still-want-you-krof02

While the title track of Flood's new EP "Still Want You" is centered around catchy synth lines and Dave Gahan-esque vocals, growing into a mesmerizing tribute to the glamourous, fun side of dance music, “Digitalpakt“ takes a turn to the darker side: Punchy drums, a sinister bassline and estranged vocal bits won’t fail to move your body.

Still Want You

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PREMIERE | Flood - Digitalpakt [Kein Rauch Ohne Feuer] 2021

Aguonėlė (Poppy) was a name of a child who lived somewhere in the fields of Lithuania with her grandparents. The fable says Aguonėlė was haunted by a tricky wolf who kidnapped her and carried into the woods. 

We called a few people we love and showed them the sample of the story that later was used to create this EP. All of them agreed to participate in the ways they could. 

This release was created by the artists, who became personal favourites since the time we met. As a channel, party series, podcast, and freshly formed label, we’re glad to gather those who participated, inspired, and helped us in one way or another. 

Inside you’ll find fine breaks and trance, wavy delics and music to dance. From drum n bass to techno, a bit of house and some downtempo. 

Also, as briefly mentioned above, it’s a debut release for our small group of people who think, share and cooperate for the sake of this project being. 

It’s varied but integral. 
Same, same as us.

SC:@zillasonacid

Release date: 2021-09-22
Full EP: https://skalbianke.bandcamp.com/

PREMIERE / Zillas On Acid - Aguonėlė / Skalbiankė

Radondo lands on Loose Fit Records with his "Dante" EP. The 4-track release is a strong advocate for the modern iterations of Italo. Colourful, intelligent and eccentric, it represents Loose Fit's sound of positively uplifting synth work and features remixes from Jex Opolis and Franz Scala. 

Buy: https://loosefitrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://soundcloud.com/radondo
https://soundcloud.com/loosefitrecords

Premiere: Radondo - Dust [Loose Fit Records]

Something was on his tail and he didn't know what. There'd been no time to look back over his shoulder, the only focus was to keep up the pace and hope whatever it was didn't catch up with him. He had no idea what his destination was and the streets were becoming increasingly unfamiliar the further he ran. Gasping for breath he felt his body start to slow as his heart rate soared, he'd not though about what would happen when he'd run out of steam, but that time was closing in...

Eliezer loves a good collaboration. The Tel Aviv-based artist thrives when he joins forces with artists peddling a similar sound: the likes of Middle Sky Boom, Niv Ast and, more recently, Ackerman, under the guise of Deadly Weapons. Of course he releases solo too but for his next EP, a return to local label New Day Everyday, he's bringing more friends along for the ride - some old and some new. Affiliates Niv and Ackerman are back on board, joined by vocalists Vongold and Isadora and the minds behind Mexican label Duro, as well as NINAY who's the collaborator for our pick, a sludgy old school acid cut with a subtle Middle Eastern touch.

PREMIERE: Eliezer x NINAY - Acido Ramla [New Day Everyday]

https://soundcloud.com/ackerman_music
https://soundcloud.com/anastasiazems
https://soundcloud.com/fucanglongfiles
🛒 https://fucanglongfiles.bandcamp.com/album/dalkan-sonol-inc-anastasia-zems-rotciv-remixes

Our friend AckerMan from Israel delivers a 3 track ep that is great for every kind of dancefloor and moment.

First up is his collab with KUSHITZ. Why Is That is a smooth guitar bass driven track with guitars and catchy synth stabs. Perfect for setting the mood of the night.

Second is Dalkan Sonol, the one that names the ep. This is a club ready indie dance track by AckerMan, KUSHITZ & Rakovsky. Get ready for a strong synth bass, that will be stuck in your head, heavy snares, bells, and elements that develop throughout the track.

Dimensions is third, a killer acid club track. Just play this one out loud.

Brazilian genius ROTCIV delivers a remix for Dalkan Sonol. He changes the mood by adding some electro and breakbeat vibes into his fantastic interpretation of Dalkan Sonol.

Last but not least Russian wonder Anastasia Zems goes breakbeat on her take of Dimensions.

Tracklist: 

1. AckerMan, KUSHITZ - Why Is That
2. AckerMan, Rakovsky, KUSHITZ - Dalkan Sonol
3. AckerMan - Dimensions
4. AckerMan, Rakovsky, KUSHITZ - Dalkan Sonol (ROTCIV Remix)
5. AckerMan - Dimensions (Anastasia Zems Remix)

PREMIERE: AckerMan - Dimensions (Anastasia Zems Remix) [Fucanglong Files]

Berlin's own PCL joins the ever-expanding Wrong Era universe with his debut release: three high energy, freestyle flavoured Italo-house bombs with both vocal and instrumental versions.
Perfect for turbo-injecting your dance floor (or living room) with some much-needed excitement.
You won't sleep on this one, that's for sure.

Loving On The Dancefloor

PCL Feat. JJ Mist - Loving On The Dance Floor (Instrumental)

When did the exciting things in life become a chore? When did it all become mundane; a task that you didn't want to complete? It was a regular occurrence that you'd have to force yourself out the door; force a smile when meeting friends; force small talk with that work colleague you used to spend every day with. The fuel had began to run out, the energy almost gone, and you started to question whether it would ever return at all...

Roe Deers offers us another deep dive into the sounds of Lithuania with a new VA, Sekta, on his Good Skills label. The Vilnius-based imprint shines a light on the talents coming out of the country at the moment, calling on the talents of Shurmin Nikit, Deserted Island, Zakmina & EGOMAŠINA, Skhema and Bojarchük to contribute. It's full of raw funky grooves, slo-mo rhythms and oddball downtempo cuts that blend influences stretching from breaks, leftfield electronics and indie dance to new wave and post-punk.

PREMIERE: Bojarchük - Force [Good Skills Records]

Here at Feed Your Head HQ are pleased to have been asked to premier this absolute sonic bomb of track forthcoming on the wonderful Innnisfallen label.

Enjanzea2, a duo formed by Javier Rascan and Ricardo Jain from Chihuahua Mexico lands on the 4th edition of our Innisfallen Series. The project's proposal travels between acid and spatial monophonic sounds, inspired by techno, house and electro. This great piece wouldn't be here without Ruary's hand which gathered all of these electronic elements together in "Pazuzu."

The EP includes two interesting remixes, one by Javier Ferrera, a multi-instrumentalist and music producer widely recognized for his energetic and rhythmic productions within his already distinguished sound range.

Cantor, a San Francisco-based musician and producer, contributes a production inspired by Detroit techno, punk, and new wave rhythms, which, combined with acid, string chaos, and broken cymbals, creates a unique piece that perfectly complements Vongold's already beloved vocals.

Release date: 04/08/22
Enjanzea2 ft Ruary - Pazuzu (Cantor feat Vongold Los Demonios Rework)

Innnisfallen Premiere: Enjanzea2 ft Ruary - Pazuzu (Cantor feat Vongold Los Demonios Rework)

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/nicolakubebe
Track: In Vitro
Label: https://soundcloud.com/faunareve
Format: Digital EP
Release date: 02/09/22
YouTube: https://youtu.be/9QxCVZ_pOoU

The journey continues for our beloved French inhouse artist, Kubebe. He returns once again to the Fauna Reve pit with "Power Plant", an EP loaded with a bunch of funk, discordant sounds and a bit of reggae vibe.
The swirl of ideas that can lodge in Kubebe's consciousness is immense, from experimental creations created with noise generators, to internal tribal chases or relaxed atmospheres.

Kubebe’s most recent collaboration is with Italian, A-Tweed, in "The Garden" EP. In the past, the Lille-born producer collaborated with Bufi on the "Bufebe" EP. Some of his productions live on labels such as Duro Label, Calypso Records, Feines Tier, Hard Fist Records.
This new sonic odyssey from Kubebe will be available and ready to add to your collection starting September 2.

PREMIERE | Kubebe - In Vitro [Fauna Rêve] 2022

Vilnius-based label and platform Electric Shapes starts 2021 with the second volume of its acclaimed compilation series “Unreleased Territories”. Featuring an interesting selection of artists from all over the world, such as Jokios Kultūros, Kolomensky, Tassilo Vanhöfen, Facets, Fabio Me Llaman Soltero (SXDNS187), Neud Photo, Anastasia Zems (SXDNS169), Anatolian Weapons, Volta Cab, Wolfstream, and A-Tweed (SXDNS222), just to name a few, the release invites you to this true musical trip through the depths of this mesmerising concoction of sonorities. 

We have the privilege of reviewing the contribution of one of our favourite producers: Ukrainian Volta Cab, currently based in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is acclaimed not only for his productions but also his live sets. His many an influence allows him to competently flirt with several music genres. This time, he decided to go for something more cosmic and trippier. The melodic bell-like lead allied with the atmospheric pads and the arpeggiated synth layer provided a hell of a theme, definitely one of the highlights of the compilation.  

We finish the review with a beautiful message from the label team: “We really hope you enjoyed this musical trip through different parts of our magical planet. While we’re stuck inside during this crazy pandemic, we wish our music has helped you to escape, at least in your mind and soul. Stay healthy and stay alive!”

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Bandcamp page of the label: https://electricshapes.bandcamp.com/music

Follow @volta-cab & @electric_shapes, peeps!

PREMIERE158 // Volta Cab - Metal Obsession

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: Bojarchük - Force [Good Skills Records]

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