DJ Sotofett and LNS have teamed up with Tresor Records for Sputters. The double-vinyl album with 15 cuts spans a hybrid of warped electro and psychedelic hypnosis, all the while remaining fixed in an. unmistakable dance release. Recorded between 2017 – 2020, and bookmarked throughout by intros and interludes dug out from archival material, it's a deconstructed yet classic compound of techno-sonics. 

LNS from Calgary, Canada, is rooted in braindance, electro and acid. Releasing 12inches on both her self-titled imprint LNS and Sotofett’s Wania - LNS, whilst in the studio, has often pointed out “the lacking blend of dub and electro in dance music”. 

DJ Sotofett, hailing from Moss, Norway, is among a myriad of things commonly known for the extended work of his Sex Tags Mania and Wania labels, without forgetting his afro, dub and jazz releases on Honest Jon's London. 

Together both artists give space to a guest appearance by E-GZR, a fellow Wania artist, to open the Sputters journey. The sinus bending drum stutter of K.O. by E-GZR collisions flanging basses and chronic-inducing synth pads to blueprint the technoid atmosphere to come. LNS & DJ Sotofett take control with El Dubbing, evoking an effect-heavy demeanour, typical of the Sex Tags Mania soundworld that DJ Sotofett is responsible for, this time rubbing up against solid electrified rhythms. The hypnotic moods carry over to Dúnn Dubbing's deep delays, freely running over a surprisingly minimal skeleton retaining a solid direction. Crafting a warmly emotive end of Side-A with sparse rhythms to perfection. 

A meaner turn introduces Side-B. Hints of electro are scattered everywhere, fat basslines, ricocheting drums and synths that mourn and drift in and out of harmony. Vitri-Oil exposes a tumbling sound design, fog-lit chords of material fragility and nosedives - with an alive mix that wallows and grows in equal measures. The side closes with Shim, a classic drift between house and techno releasing sensual euphoria with the albums first big surprise – grand strings. 

“LNS wanted to sell her TR-606, while my reply was for us to make a track with the 606 sounding so fresh that she'd never even think about selling it again” Sotofett states. Side-C proves the artists to be some of the most singular producers around with album centrepiece The 606. Clocking in over 10 minutes, it kicks off as a driving techno banger, chugging bass and big chords. Midway through everything falls away, and out of the void enter scattered drums and improv piano lines emerge, while twisted dubs lead us back in an enduringly warm groove. 

Side-D sets the clock back to the original electroid foundation of the album, casting fires with alien vibrations. Synchronic Bass Blort is a hard-hitting electro track, steaming sonics and thrills, its melodic hook diving in subterranean motions. On Sputtering the duo raspily beams into outer space, with fizzy motives that disfigure and dazzle while the harmonies of the closing track is for yourself to experience. 

DJ Sotofett and LNS deliver an album inhabiting a world full of sci-fi sonics and fierce groove. Their sound is free and live, simultaneously wondrous and sharp.

@sophatmixes 
@lauransparrow

Buy on Tresor Bandcamp

PREMIERE: LNS & DJ Sotofett - El Dubbing

s∞wallowed∞by∞a∞swelter∞ing∞pulse_
r∞eaching∞in∞or∞out∞and∞
archin∞g∞away∞again_

https://naffrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/swallowed-by-a-snake-garmo

Written and produced by Zachary DB Treble
Additional Mixing by Ryan Eno
Mastered by Marco Pellegrino
Distributed by One Eye Witness
Garmo 2021

Phost - Swallowed By A Snake

Listen to the exclusive GROOVE-Premiere of @o-wells-frankfurtbass track „Orchid" on SUZI.

Read our introduction here: bit.ly/3avcGtv

SUZIVA01

Orchid

O-Wells - Orchid

@napmusick
@zacharydbtreble

https://www.one-eye-witness.com/release/1637065167/Dosis-Naranja-12%22

Delicate Records sheds it’s soft sensitive skin; evolving through a callous cross-Canadian melding of the minds. Dosis is Nap (Isla / Ambien Baby) and ZDBT (1800HaightStreet / Phost), an organically masterful combination; the partnership conjuring instinctive chantings of the deep with Naranja and it’s frisky B side dub. 
 
The title track is a drill in percussive practice, a repetition session for body release. With furious inhale, a grating of timbres and captivating clap-backs are sucked in through the senses, trickling down to the toes. Lured by swampy wubs of sub, amoebic roots in drums and primal hymns drenched out past the horizon. The essence of erosion seeps through on the flip; Nap’s imitable vocals finding a home in a hypnotic habitat, stretched duration and gorgeous frolic. A drop into dubby bliss; shrieking skritches and distortions fly rogue, yet discover curious harmony. 
 
An essential disc for freaky folk; head in the clouds and feet dug deep.


Dosis - Naranja
Cat: DR002
Format: 12”
Distributed by One Eye Witness
Artwork by Daisy Watson
Words by Katie Campbell
Preorder: now
Release date: 04.01.2021

Dosis - Naranja [DR002]

Warsaw’s very own Private Press, debut on Of Paradise with their Young At Heart EP. A super charged 4-tracker that rewires the brain, revs-up the serotonin levels and pays a sincere tribute to the foundations of rave and the diverse techno of the early 90s.

A1. Wetweird
A2. Young At Heart
B1. Shapes
B2. Synced SMPL

Private Press: @privatepressakarawfeeling

Young At Heart

OPWHT003 // Private Press - Young At Heart

@techstartup
@are-human-resources
@lg_t

You have graciously given @techstartup your resources and, in demand, they have supplied the Business, a brand-new subsidiary. The enclosed product contains four robust systems preciously encrypted and optimized in physical and digital form to provide pragmatic solutions through the holistic application of science and technology.--

physical preorder: https://www.one-eye-witness.com/release/1661782534/The-Business-Hard-Fax
digital preorder: https://techstartup.bandcamp.com/album/hard-fax

release date: Oct. 14, 2022

pi pi pi premiere: The Business - Embargo (Tech Startup)

Fresh from DOTT’s “Puppy Luv EP” and Rudoh’s “Vinland In Space EP”, Jugaar Records is back and this time with a full-length, double-pack vinyl, and digital compilation bringing together friends from Asia and Europe. The record is testament to the healthy place the Asian electronic music landscape finds itself in and those intrepid producers who are willing to explore new scenes and sounds.

Chalo reminds us why he is one of the masters of this increasingly fully formed scene. His Depth Charge is a muggy dub-laden, electro jam capable of rattling the weightiest sound systems in some of the most twisted raves at the end of some of the darkest Sois.

Grab it here: https://jugaar.bandcamp.com/album/various-artists-lp-jr003

Pre-order

PREMIERE: Chalo - Depth Charge [Jugaar Records]

Hidden beneath the mattress was a mysterious surprise, it lurked in the darkness away from the light and had been buried long ago to the depths of secrecy and mistruth. As he lifted the old thing up he noticed the pile of money, it was wrapped and sealed in carrier bags which looked old as hell. It had been stashed long ago following a reign of terror and a crime wave which had brought the neighbourhood to a stand still. Now he would use the battered funds for good, giving something back to those who deserved better.

Cando appears on a new compilation from Pressure Dome, the record label based in Bristol run by Yussh. It features a prominent array of producers who collectively deliver a wide spectrum of sounds across a sprawling release. All proceeds from the release of the compilation will be donated to a homeless charity in Bristol called Caring.

Pressure Dome

PREMIERE: Cando - Stashed [Pressure Dome]

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 - Afterglow [INTGRD006]

bandcamp

Adam Pits - International Wafter (Ciel's Vocal Refix)

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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PREMIERE: Cando - Stashed [Pressure Dome]

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