2023

2023 rabbit part nr.1

electronic 4

"FERMA009 features Artem Lastname, a very bright artist with roots in electro beats and dancefloor-orientated style. Remix duties from Lenson, head of Rotterdam Electronix label and one of our beloved DJ's."

Buy the release here: 
https://ferma.bandcamp.com/album/priorities-ep


PREMIERE • Artem Lastname - Get Your Priority (Lenson Remix) [FERMA]

OUT NOW ON BANDCAMP, VINYL & STREAMING PLATFORMS
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Braindance is the second, highly anticipated, collaborative EP from Irish producer DJ Mudak 2000 (@djmudak2000) and French producer FTL (@ftlmusik), landing on their new label as the debut release.

Produced in Dublin & Paris, the two prolific junglists have encapsulated the intricacies of modern jungle while still highlighting the emotive elements of yesteryear.
 
The first track “I Wanna” begins as a fantastically light, classic jungle track with piercing soul vocals that unpacks into a soaring brawl of amens and intense 808s. A great representation of the duality of light and dark elements which make this whole EP a standout.

A2 “Barriers” is a driving, high tempo club ready cut. There is absolutely no messing about with this one, in your face reece business for the peak timers. 

On the flipside, title track “Braindance” is a complex yet ethereal roller carried along by hovering staccato vocals that are contrasted with a deep cutting sub that will hit you in all of the right spots. 

The final track “Chasing A Dream” lives up to its name as its emotive synth lines and Sad Boys-esque cowbells will fill you with the tangible feelings of want and passion.

DJ Mudak 2000 & FTL - Braindance EP
1. DJ Mudak 2000 & FTL - I Wanna
2. DJ Mudak 2000 & FTL - Barriers
3. DJ Mudak 2000 & FTL - Braindance
4. DJ Mudak 2000 & FTL - Chasing A Dream

DJ Mudak 2000 & FTL - Braindance EP [BRNDNC001] (Out Now!)

"Evolution" is OUT NOW!

Download/Stream: https://fanlink.to/GGEV

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https://beatport.com/artist/goom-gum/562289

Evolution

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Goom Gum - Evolution

Good news! Garsi is back on JEAHMON! Records. After her massive and impressive debut in 2022 with "For A Vibe" we are so happy to welcome her back with two more brilliant bangers. A1-Track "LDN" comes with a break attitude, kind of future-retro Indie style but absolutely on point for the floor! A strict voice plus a warm Synthwave lead line make this track definitely a killer for special moments. The second track "TLV" is more straight but not less magical and powerful. What a great vibe it creates! In addition, label head Marc DePulse didnt miss the chance to put his fingers on the leading track. Marc goes back to a 4x4 rhythm with his translation of "LDN". To say it with the words of "LDN": No House - no life! Let's goooo!

► https://www.beatport.com/release/back-to-london/3966782

Back To London

Garsi - "LDN" (Marc DePulse Remix)

A thick cloud of pale yellow smoke billed out of the test tube, filling the clinical-looking, white washed room with a bitter odour that bristled the hairs on your nostrils. Different experiments took place at each table in the laboratory, trials and tests that came with equally positive and negative results. In their small lab-coat adorned groups, they clustered around their equipment with inquisitive expressions and furrowed brows, concocting special potions and medicines for motives we knew not.

Do you love acid? If the answer is yes, well this is the record for you. Cologne imprint Minimood Extra - the offshoot of Minimood - are charging into 2023 arm in arm with an old label mate, David Hausdorf and his new vinyl-only EP ACID. It does exactly what it says on the tin. Unlike his previous deep dives into dub techno and Detroit-influenced sounds, the Berlin native (who is also a cellist for Munich Philharmonic Orchestra!) explores the wonders of the 303, fashioning four hypnotic tracks centred around squelching acid lines and paired with electro and techno influences.

@davidhausdorf
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Buy: https://kompakt.fm/releases/acid_ep

PREMIERE: David Hausdorf - Nitric Acid [Minimood Extra]

PREMIERE : Vita V - Eparina (Dor Reuveni & Takiru Remix) [Renaissance Records]

Buy : https://www.beatport.com/release/sorioneku-ep/3982063
Release Date : 2023-01-27

Vita V made an auspicious debut on Renaissance in 2022. Now, just as with his ‘Inspiratu EP’, he drops another stunning 4-tracker, though this time he’s brought along some added remix power!

All of the 4 original tracks on the EP carry distinct, Vita traits, being melodic with that slight, twisted edge that rides genres, alongside highly creative titling, “‘Sorioneku’ was recently discovered to be the oldest word in Basque, which is my native tongue,” he says with a smile, “it’s a nice way to kick things off because it means lucky, so hopefully it’s prophetic, both in terms of the release and year ahead!”

The EP receives wider appeal through 2 cracking remixes. Fellow countryman EdOne takes-on title track, ‘Sorioneku’, infusing it with housey stabs and a warm, techno feel; whilst Dor Reuveni and Takiru, fresh from the success of ‘Bubblegum’ on Renaissance’ ‘Merin EP’, transport ‘Eparina’ into an infectious, indie realm - lovely stuff!

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PREMIERE : Vita V - Eparina (Dor Reuveni & Takiru Remix) [Renaissance Records]

1 Ercos Blanka: Boston Tea Party
2 Forty Cats: W.D.Y.M. - Dowden Remix
3 Sergei Spatz: Polina - Robert R. Hardy Remix
4 Traumhouse, LADS: Inside 
5 Nick Lewis, Darren Bray: One of Us 
6 Maris: Candela - Peter Makto Remix 
7 Emmi, Fahlberg: The Way - Anthony Middleton Remix 
8 Cafe De Anatolia, Beije: Fado 
9 Fabian Balino: Sent From Above - Hobin Rude Remix
10 Erdi Irmak: Walls – amháin Remix
11 Hermanez: Minus Seven
12 Andy Arias: En Un Cumple

Tracklist @ beatport:
https://www.beatport.com/chart/moonshots/762144?action=share

Moonshots (Jan. 2023)

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Nihilist

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Release Date: 03-02-2023

► Gespona ♫
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► IAMHER ♫
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Release Info: 
Husa & Zeyada’s ‘Long Way Home’ album gets a new twist with the likes of Elif & Gespona, 16BL, Wild Dark, Mustafa Ismaeel & Bross. Mixed with some of the top remixers the album has seen through it’s single releases such as Wahm, Madmotormiquel, Made By Pete, Artphorm & Woe!

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Husa & Zeyada - Long Way Home (Remixes Part 1)

PREMIERE: Husa & Zeyada - A Little Fun (Gespona & Elif Remix) [IAMHER]

The wind beat heavily against her face, whipping her hair into a frenzy and urging her to squint against its sheer force. Edging closer to the precipice, and peering inquisitively over the cliff face she quickly gulped and shuffled backwards. She considered herself open-minded, up for an adventure, for trying things she'd never tried before, but she had to draw the line somewhere. And this was her line; her 'absolutely not'.

Lithuanian imprint Electric Shapes are no stranger to voyaging through strange, cosmic and alluring sonic terrain to mine for the very best unreleased gems. Their yearly Unreleased Territory compilation gathers artists who are part of their musical orbit, some who you'll see return year on year and others who are fresh faced and make their debuts for the first time. On the fourth instalment of the series, they've gathered a whopping 28 tracks from the likes of Etbonz and Gem Wallow to Dazion and Full Circle who each in turn venture into psychedelic sludge, trance-inducing waters and dark, mysterious lands.

Unreleased Territory vol. 4

PREMIERE: Full Circle - Absolutely Not [Electric Shapes]

In a world where magic still roamed free, there lived a rare and magnificent bird known as the Kashmiri Red. It was said that whoever possessed one of its feathers would be granted immense power and wealth. Many sought to capture the bird, but it was elusive and could only be found deep in the enchanted forests. One day, a young girl named Lily stumbled upon the Kashmiri Red while on a journey to find her missing father. She was amazed by the bird's beauty and, to her surprise, it granted her one of its feathers as a gift. From that day on, Lily's life was filled with wonder and adventure as she discovered the true extent of the magic within the Kashmiri Red's feather.



Beigean, returns to his own Tava Discs label drawing on his inherited archive of Punjabi folk, Bollywood disco, and encyclopedic knowledge of UK club culture. This release features a quadruple attack of deeply effective, disarmingly personal rave movements.  Beigean's unique  ability to blend cultural heritage with club culture has made him a standout of late.

Listen!

PREMIERE: Beigean - Kashmiri Red

It were as if he were swimming in some sort of thick soup, the air was exhaustive to breathe and engulfed the senses in a dense weighty fog. It was like moving through heavy cream, weighed down by the very thing which kept him afloat.

He wondered how obvious it was to those all around him, did they notice as he weaved slowly between passers by as if in some sort of dream like haze. Did they notice as he tiptoed between the glow of flickering streetlights as the sounds and sirens of the city all around him swallowed it all up like some sort of pointed shark.

Who knew where his mind was? For he did not...

Kulture Galerie kickstart a new venture with the first release on the new label coming on strong and featuring a heavyweight cast of producers. Abdul Raeva, Gene Tellem and Nesa Azadikhah all feature on the first record on the imprint which is run by Metropolitan Soul Museum.

However, it is the Alien D track which we showcase today, music from a producer who we reckon is one to watch at the moment...

PREMIERE: Alien D - Heavy Cream [Kulture Galerie]

Bristol-based DJ and producer Jamie Paton has been at it for almost 15 years. Starting out as one half of Cage & Aviary - a duo alongside pal George Hoyle who charted releases for DFA, Internasjonal and Dissident - Jamie went on to carve out his own path; one lined with heady, tripped out sounds to move the mind and the body.

Since going solo his music has does the rounds on some of our favourite labels, we're talking Höga Nord, Emotional Especial and the dearly departed Bahnsteig 23.

There's plenty more in the works too. In between his other job as a graphic designer, Jamie's been in the studio cooking up more potent electronics, some of which will soon see the light of day on ESP Institute and Multi Culti, along with another fresh project in collaboration with R$N extended family member, Chez De Milo.

Ahead of all that good stuff in the pipeline, we asked Jamie to supply a mix for us, a task he graciously accepted. Across two hours he takes us down a wormhole of hypnotic electronics, leftfield synth excursions and trippy rhythms. Let yourself get lost....

Jamie Paton: The 'Ransom Note' Mix

Out now on Kromatones 10

Order here:
https://kromatoneslabel.bandcamp.com/album/kt010-1nc1n-selected-dopamine-flavours-ep

Selected Dopamine Flavours EP

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A1 Qynk | Kromatones 10

London Rave GODDEZZ forges the foundations of their new label by gathering exciting mind-throbbing music producers:

X-COAST, COCO BRYCE, HOOVERIAN BLUR, DEAPMASH,
DEXORCIST, ADAM PITS, TIM REAPER, 95BONES, SHONEN BAT, NATIVE CRUISE, MARUWA PORTARA0000, KALLI, WORLDWIDE EPIDEMIC, DUAL SHAMAN, SUMORAI, QGB, CLUBKELLY, FOAMEK, SARAH BATES, RUDOLF C, SETRUS 

ON + ON + ON is a project missioned on continuing the body-move continuum continuously on and on and on and on. You will hear splashes of trance, techno, jungle, house and electro, embellished by sequins of ambient music and soundscapes. GODDEZZ believes in amalgamating the sub-genres of rave music, so there is something for all participators. 

Available on ~  Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music
Soundcloud ~ https://soundcloud.com/goddezztemple https://soundcloud.com/x-coast
Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/goddezztemple/?hl=en

PREMIERE: X-Coast - Deep Inside [GODDEZZ]

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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