Supercontinent EP, named for the ancient geological era when Africa and South America were joined as Pangea.

A reformulation of rhythmic ideas inspired by South African Amapiano and South American Baile Funk governs the two hemispheres of the record. The pair examine and deconstruct dancefloor material, eschewing 4/4 for interlocking shaker patterns, searing acid lines, cracking breakbeats, and vocal samples in Zulu and Brazil Portuguese.

An ascending percussive riff marks the arrival of “Pulgueiro Baile”, followed closely by break beats and the nostalgia of distinctly British acid electro. While pulguero translates as ‘flea market’ there is nothing random to be found; it is an intentionally future-forward retelling of a vintage sound, replete with a mind-melt breakdown of rave pads.

Artist: @kassiansound
Buy: https://kassiansound.bandcamp.com/album/supercontinent

PREMIERE: Kassian - Pulgueiro Baile [!K7]

https://soundcloud.com/not-even-noticed
https://soundcloud.com/fauxpoly
🛒 https://notevennoticed.bandcamp.com/album/source-transformation
🔊 https://youtu.be/8Vr_A12BReE

not even noticed are an incredibly talented German duo who have been laser focussed on their signature sound since their foundation in 2020. Hailing from Frankfurt & Leipzig, Carsten & Lucas have amassed a gorgeous catalogue of music that incorporates the ethereality of Trance combined with the gritty, heads-down feeling of classic Acid House and Breakbeat. Their latest EP Source Transformation lands on Faux Poly this Spring.

This release showcases the artists inherent flair for treading the line between delicately uplifting melodies and rattling heavy bass. Each track conjures up a beautifully atmospheric future-acid world that is a dream to get lost in.

Words from the artist:
We started producing this EP in the late summer of 2023 in which some of our project’s biggest releases had dropped. Seeking for a way to stick to our signature sound without repeating ourselves we aimed for new grooves and patterns to combine with our sound sphere. The first three tracks of the EP were produced within one month, while Astral Surge was a few months older and happened to be rearranged to fit into the overall vibe of the EP. When Joe and Warren reached out to us to work with them on a Faux Poly project we had a feeling that these would be the tracks that could make an EP. We’re even more glad the feeling was mutual.

Tracklist:

1. Light Beams 
2. Emargico 
3. Low Grid 
4. Astral Surge

PREMIERE: not even noticed - Low Grind [Faux Poly]

Marking the label’s most club-ready outing to date, and signalling a venture into darker musical realms for the Magic Ritmo co-boss, the three tracks on 'Echo Ritual' connect the dots between electro, EBM and wave.

A departure from the Italo, leftfield house and trance-soaked sounds heard on his previous releases for the likes of Permanent Vacation, Bordello A Parigi and Palms Trax's CWPT, ‘Echo Ritual’ charges straight out the gates with its euphoric, whirring synths that ring out over an infectious chugging bass line.

‘Northern Chug’ follows suit, taking cues from visceral body music and heavy, stomping electro, before REES ups the tempo for closing track ‘Venom’; another deadly dose of slithering electro fuelled by biting, metallic synths and razor sharp percussion.

Echo Ritual

Venom

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REES - Venom

READ > https://inverted-audio.com/rave-child-planeta-proprio 

Portuguese producer @kokolorecords returns later this month to release their first set of new material in over a year. 'Planeta Pr​ó​prio' is out via @kokolorecords, and features four tracks of deep, propulsive house with an ambient bent suitable for both the clubs and the chill out spaces.

Planeta Pr​ó​prio EP

Rave Child - Planeta Pr​ó​prio [Kokölò]

As he lay in the long grass he watched as the clouds passed by slowly against a backdrop of deep, radiant blue. The occasional gull weaved and flew overhead before disappearing out of sight once again.

He felt the grass blowing all around him in the warm glow of the day as he began to ponder his own existence. Here he was, lost in a daydream again.

This was to be his reverie, his release, his remission.

It was everything.

Innate are set to release a belter of a four track EP showcasing some of the best Deep House and Electro - the proper kind. It's a beautiful collection of tracks, a hot tip if we say so ourselves.

PREMIERE: Curved Space - Reverie [Innate]

Let yourself go to "Enchanting nightmare", the latest EP from Iranian artist Kamyar Ring.
A release featuring 4 subtle tracks influenced by dub and break underground techno, sub-genres mastered to perfection by Kamyar.

🛒 https://jadelabel.bandcamp.com/album/enchanting-nightmare-jad019

📺 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLovNuJKkvPVuzg4qxgMULfym0n_cI_Lra&si=Sgg4jK5fogLSqz0i

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● Kamyar Ring
https://soundcloud.com/ringsss
https://www.instagram.com/kamyar.ring/

● Jade
https://soundcloud.com/jadelabel
https://www.instagram.com/jade.lab_
https://jadelabel.bandcamp.com
https://www.youtube.com/c/jadelabel

Enchanting Nightmare

🛒

Kamyar Ring - Dub City

Solenoid returns to House Music with a fantastic release from an emerging DJ and producer of great talent: Ahni. The three tracks of the EP "Charli" are characterised by a distinct 90s progressive house vibe while always keeping an eye towards the contemporary, maintaining a high BPM and strong energy throughout. An EP designed for the dance floor with tribal and hypnotic hints, as seen in the opening track "Solenoid Samba," but also featuring more "Pop" elements as in the case of the title track "Charli” and “This Land Is Still My Home”. We can't wait to hear Ahni's debut album lighting up the dance floors.

Links:

the artist:
Ahni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ahni.io/
Ahni on SC: https://soundcloud.com/user-538774012

the label:
Soundcloud on IG: https://www.instagram.com/solenoid_records/
Soundcloud on SC: https://soundcloud.com/solenoid_records

BUY on BANDCAMP

PREMIERE : Ahni - Solenoid Samba

Melbourne synth-groove act, Birdsnake are back with a colourful and eclectic album of reimagined tracks from their debut EP release earlier this year.

The album features a handful of international producers as well as a glut of local artists from Naarms electronic scene. The release offers a varied scope of styles that breathe new life into Birdsnake's hypnotic soundscapes

Through meticulous mastering and a marriage of digital and organic elements, "Birdsnake Begins Remixed" promises to captivate both seasoned listeners and newcomers alike.

This bouncy and hypnotic body of work is a digital extension of cosmic-groove exploration within the Bathtub Music universe.
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Buy: https://birdsnake.bandcamp.com/album/birdsnake-begins-remixed

PREMIERE: Birdsnake - Phlusta (Eden Burns Club Dub Rebirth) [Bathtub Music]

La Mano - Fabricca EP 
BUY LINK: https://sounddujour1.bandcamp.com/album/fabbrica-ep
Label: Sound Du Jour (https://soundcloud.com/sounddujour)
https://www.instagram.com/sounddujour/
> La Mano (https://soundcloud.com/lamanomusic)
https://www.instagram.com/lamanomusic/

La Mano returns to his Sound Du Jour label with an emotive three-tracker.

The title track on La Mano’s ‘Fabricca’ EP is a deep and evocative piece featuring heavy-duty reverbs, distant snares and gorgeous arp melodies. ‘Fabricca’ marks La Mano’s return to his Sound Du Jour label, following his 2021 ‘Tarvisio’ EP, which launched the label, and a remix for MAN 2.0’s ‘Synapse’ on the imprint shortly after. Since then, he has gone on to release a remix for Man Power on Me Me Me and work on releases with the likes of Andy Ash, Marcus Christiansen and Demetae via Sound Du Jour.

‘Fiume’ is up next on La Mano’s ‘Fabricca’ EP. It’s an ever-evolving dreamscape on an electro tip, digitised birdsong occasionally breaking through its vibrant layers of harmony. This is before ‘Onda’ closes out the release via rich pads, a gated vocal, and club-ready drums. It’s the perfect finish for another versatile and melodic offering on Sound Du Jour.

Fabbrica EP

BUY LINK

PREMIERE : La Mano - Onda

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Dawn Razor and Archetech, two friends and two-thirds of the once-active trio Sonnen Blumen Kerne, have collaborated to deliver an album of tracks previously released exclusively on vinyl through Dawn Razor’s NARA Records. When Lobster Theremin ceased operations, the stock of these releases was lost, leaving only brief preview snippets online.

Adam approached HOMAGE with the story and shared the tunes with us. Moved by the situation, we decided to release all of the tracks as a retrospective album. Thus, 'Half Life' was born—a collection of 10 tracks that blur the boundaries between slammin' electro, breakbeat, and mutated bass, all with a minimalist edge.

'Half Life' will be available to stream and download from May 17th, 2024.

PREMIERE: Dawn Razor & ArcheTech - Elect Row (Original Mix)

https://soundcloud.com/timothyclerkin
https://soundcloud.com/insulttoinjuryrecords
🛒 https://insulttoinjury.lnk.to/FadingEP

Timothy Clerkin returns to Insult To Injury after over a year away with explosive new Acid-Techno single Sigma. An overt analogue assault on the senses the track was performed live in Clerkin's vintage synthesiser recording facility. The result is a face melting melange of retro sounds & futurism underpinned by the nihilistic vocal sample that belies his Punk musical history. Hold onto your hats, this one packs a punch!

Tracklist: 

1. Fading
2. Sigma
3. Fading (Posthuman Remix)
4. Collapsed Lung

PREMIERE: Timothy Clerkin - Fading [Insult to Injury]

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.

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PREMIERE: Curved Space - Reverie [Innate]

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