Nothing ever really satisfied her. Every day something had to change. New hobbies or new groups of friends, moving to fresh locations or switching up her hair cut; whatever the decision, you could bet it wouldn't be long before that was old news. She masked it as a need to experiment and try different things, but deep down she couldn't find what really made her happy. And until she did she'd constantly be in a state of flux...

Lisbon's Magic Carpet take a different direction for their next release. Rather than focusing on contemporary cosmic sounds, for their eighth release they take a trip back in time to the mid-90s to unearth some forgotten gems from Tribal Italia producer DJ Fary. The label bosses got in touch with him in the hopes of reissuing two timeless cuts that, until now, were fetching eye-watering prices on Discogs. Stunned at what the music was going for, DJ Fary agreed to hand over the DATs of his original work so that a new discerning audience could connect with his cosmic, breaks-laced material, without paying a fortune.

PREMIERE: DJ Fary - Flux [Magic Carpet]

Buy Now: https://controlfreakrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/mindforms

Since his last outing on Control Freak with the sold-out Bunzunkunzun EP, Syz has built a reputation as one of the UKs most distinctive club producers, weaving playful, percussive techno with soundsystem-driven bass music.

Much of this acclaim started with 2020’s Mindforms - a self-released mini-LP which saw the young producer step away from the dancefloor to explore an expansive sonic world, ‘balancing the tranquility of the ecological world with the immediacy of the digital one’.

The original  release was accompanied by a highly limited run of just 10 dubplates. Deeming this 6-tracker too good not to receive a proper pressing, Control Freak are proud to present the first ever complete vinyl run for Mindforms.

Alongside the record, Syz & Control Freak have curated Clubforms, a collection of remixes from some of our favourite producers, each bringing the original release firmly onto the dancefloor with their own production flourishes.

CLUBFORMS - Mindforms remixes from @henry-greenleaf, @daisymoon, @tammohesselink, @keplrr:
https://controlfreakrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/clubforms-daisy-moon-henry-greenleaf-tammo-hesselink-keplrr-remixes

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Syz - Mindforms [CTRLFRK007] - Previews

@grischgrisch

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” a sage modernist poet previously whispered. And here we go, far out and yet so near, the third edition of “Risks Issues Opportunities” brings frontier reverberations scratching at the edges of dance, pop, downbeat, and other trance- portive sectors. Eight fast/slow propelling tracks. Adventurous, full of grandeur, gratifying the dance floor while equally winning the relaxation zones. Pure emotions crafted by newcomers. There is Milan’s Tagliabue, trancing slow and insightful. Or Cologne’s Grischerr, eloquently Tolouse-Low-Traxing. Some go down the slow burning road, where rhythms hang low, and suspense is in full show. Like London’s Frank Rodas, Garnu Depot from Iran, or Xei Ju from the islands of Micronesia, striking all ears with ghostly transcendental percussive science. An autumnally global voyage, which likewise offers industrialized districts by Italian producer Federico Cassetta, Metropolis minimal wave pop by Japanese musician Saeko Killy, or odd swamp funk by Chilean/German duo 7697 Miles. They all show, how far you can go, without losing your distinct flow.
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Grischerr - Wreak Havoc

De Lichting unites in a new musical venture to raise funds and aid those in dire situations caused by war and conflict. The proceeds will further support humanitarian aid for the following causes:

•⁠  ⁠Gaza
•⁠  ⁠DR Congo

If you’re able to support, please consider doing so. We will be donating 100% of the revenue from this album. For full transparency we researched and selected two organizations; ‘MAP & Mercy Corp’ to help the above mentioned causes respectively.

- Medical Aid for Palestinians (https://www.map.org.uk/)
- Mercy Corp for DRC (https://www.mercycorps.org/where-we-work/democratic-republic-congo)

Bandcamp link: https://delichting.bandcamp.com/album/dlaid

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@msmkulturegalerie
@jaffakid-1
Bandcamp: https://rubadub.co.uk/products/phemeral-ep
Release Date: June 21st, 2024
Info: I am happy to present our first tape release by The Jaffa Kid as part of the brand new Digital Artefacts series.

The series is an ode to the sound of the 90s, from Electro, IDM and Jungle to further different experimental stuff and sounds. The choice of tape as format seemed fitting for the aesthetic of the series.

The first EP comes from UK based The Jaffa Kid (previously on 030303, Dischi Nottetempo, Gated Recordings and more) and is a solid mixture of Electro, Techno and beyond.

*PREMIERE* The Jaffa Kid - Lighter Than Air

READ > https://inverted-audio.com/premiere-jupiter-jax-the-countdown

Maltese producer Rudi Agius is set to release the final instalment in the decade-plus spanning Jupiter Jax saga with the release of his latest album on 100% Silk. Today's premiere is the slammin' B-side highlight, "The Countdown". With woozy synths and weather-beaten beats, Jupiter Jax displays his prowess behind the gear hasn't diminished over the years.

@100percentsilk
@jupiterjaxmusic

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Jupiter Jax - The Countdown [100% Silk]

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Contemplation (Heavy Remix)

The MAD Mando! (Remix)

V/A - Omnia Vanitas EP

Written and produced by Honealöme @honealome / Kuzma Palkin / Solotape @enceence / Hajj @hadji-hajj / Buttechno @buttechno / 2Beast (6Beam + Deathface)@dosbeast210 , Ko$te @koste_music, Hexmane @hexmane

Format: 12inch vinyl/ Digital
Cat. No: LLC05
Release Date: November 26th 2020

A1 - Honealöme - QLLC1312
A2 - Kuzma Palkin - Fordyzm (ft. MC Supreme Cam Vocal)
A3 - Solotape - LFJ2

B1 - Hajj - Tru Man Cry
B2 - Buttechno - y-x4-rec
B3 - 2Beast - Purgatory ft. Ko$te (prod. Hexmane)

Omnia Vanitas – the newest compilation from the emerging France-based label Lowlife Cartel – explores musical horizons from jungle to rap and combines dance music with an experimental approach. 
Honeälome (ABCD) opens the EP with a catchy saturated beat layered with distorted vocals. 
Kuzma Palkin (Gost Zvuk, Wicked Bass), also known as Kausto, features his minimal production with the immersive rap flow of MC Suprem Cam. Solotape (Low Income $quad) ends Side A with a heavily deconstructed experimental sound, oscillating between techno and an analogue lofi vibe. 
Side B kicks off with the invention of emo jungle – "Tru man cry", by Hajj (Dawn, BFDM), a cutting-edge jungle-leaning track mixed with a detached vocal sample in the background. 
"y-x4-rec", by Buttechno (Rassvet), is a more grounded ambient track with a focus on texture, but without sacrificing the dystopian, singular productions of this artist. 
"Purgatory", by the rapper duo 2Beast featured by Ko$te, on canadian producer Hexmane's beat, closes the EP on a dark Memphis rap vibe. 
Once again, the newest compilation represents a solid roster of emerging, genre pushing artists and some of the biggest cats in the game.

Design by Studio Jimbo 

Mastering by Studio Martyrs

© Lowlife Cartel 2020

Buy 12"

Honeälome / Kuzma Palkin / Solotape / Hajj / Buttechno / 2Beast - Omnia Vanitas (LLC05)

A trance-inducing rework complete with breakbeat rhythms and an acid bassline from Neubau founder @Heapvienna on the inaugural release of @iggypiggypiggyp's @Betonska.

Read More & Buy: https://www.stampthewax.com/2020/12/02/premiere-gayna-rose-madder-element-heap-remix/
Listen on Youtube: https://bit.ly/GaynaHeapRemix

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Gayna Rose Madder - Element (Heap Remix) (STW Premiere)

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: DJ Fary - Flux [Magic Carpet]

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