@Cignol is an English-born, Dublin-based Electro artist and is the focus of this @DarkScienceElectro Rewind. He grew up during the 80's when Hip-Hop and Electrofunk made it's way to other side of the Atlantic and subsequently blew up. @Cignol was immediately captivated and that exposure changed the course of his life. His journey into music production followed shortly, purchasing his first machines in 1995 (Juno 60 and a TR-606). After years of stumbling around with the machines, he moved to Holland, bought a computer, & learned how to sequence within digital audio workstations. He told me that "The workflow of using hardware is far better for creativity in my opinion, I love just switching the machines on and seeing what happens." - I couldn't agree with him more and am quite pleased to share one of his lesser-known tracks with you. 

Find Cignol:
https://cignol.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/cignol/
http://www.cignol.com/
https://twitter.com/cignol
https://soundcloud.com/dvsnme/dark-science-electro-presents-cignol

Cignol

Electro Rewind: Cignol - Sys486 (2014)

Artist: Various
Title: Our Own Algorithm Vol.1 
Label: Distrito 91
Cat No: D91006
Format: 12” Vinyl

Tracklist: 

A1. Sound Synthesis – Transfer Your Energy
A2. Dark Vektor – Mil Imperios Mil Destinos
B1. TR_9009 – Detox
B2. UHF – Unstable Isolation

Distrito 91 presents the first installment os its Various Artists compilation series; "Our Own Algorithm" VOL.1

Side A begins with "Transfer Your Energy" an acid trip of classic electro with 808 drums and dreamy synth pads signed by Sound Synthesis. The master Dark Vektor follows with "Mil Imperios Mil Destinos" an epic track with fat basslines, cutting arpeggios and other-wordly vocals. 

The B-side start with "Detox" by Madrid-based producer TR_9009, a real electro-techno psycho track. Finally the record ends with UHF's "Unstable Isolation" a greasy and aggressive EBM-oriented track.

Various - Our Own Algorithm Vol.1 (D91006)

D2. ENDFEST - Shari Vari

https://richardeasel.bandcamp.com/track/radiate

Richard Easel - Radiate

Born in Istanbul, based in Aachen, @aykanakdag delivers us a set that goes back to his electro roots, having gathered his favorite artists work, alongside some new releases in the genre.

If you don't know about this guy, get to know. His tracks have been played by the likes of DJ Stingray, Hermeth, DJ Mell G, and JKS in renowned venues like Dekmantel, Tresor West, HÖR Berlin... so you already know he's serious business!!

Be sure to check out his recent work, most importantly his new self-released single (!!!) which you can have a listen to here: https://aykanakdag.bandcamp.com/track/night-at-the-station-ayk001 

TRACKLIST:
Animistic Beliefs - Virgin Circuit
Animistic Beliefs -  Lusty Toad
Viikatory - UFO
Terrestrial Access Network - Current	
Nite Fleit - Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose
Turk Turkelton - At The Tunnel
Cyan85 - Strange Signals
Jerome Hill - A Million Ways To Get ill	
Grey People - Feels Good
Vitaly Reznakov - Deformant
Poladroïd - Codex	
Israel Vines & Ken Meier - Convex 
SC-164 - Seperate Follower (Sync 24 Remix)
Vitaly Reznakov - Dipole Repeller		
DJ これからの緊急災害 x SHYGIRL - SHLUT (WC 3D1T)	
Second Storey -  E Honda
LOIF - Stealth
Matt Finnegan -  En Trance
Snarexx -  Bass Side Of The Moon	
Snarexx -  Journey To The Underground
Turk Turkelton -  Bass Freak
Client_03 -  Personal Share Correction
Viikatory -  Step 01
Wemory x Partizan - Bitte Pelle	
Danny Deephouse - Ruined Everything
Mosca - Laminar Flow
Second Storey - Cold Snap
Ottonian -  Galactic Bounce	
Ottonian - Das Jit

Reptoid Radio 030 // aykanakdag

VIERNULVIER RECORDS drops "Quadric Surfaces," the latest LP by Hieroglyphic Being (Jamal R Moss) next month - a soundtrack for the abstract animation film "Parallel Spheres" and "Figures in Mynd" by visual artist Gabriela González Rondon. Premiered at the Videodroom/Film Festival Gent in October 2023, the film's surreal visuals found harmony with Hieroglyphic Being's psychonautic soundscapes which showcased an immersive blend of off-world frequencies and raw primal sounds.

We're premeiring the off-kilter throb of Ogee

Full LP out on February 16 on  vinyl and digi on the Bandcamp:
https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premiere-hieroglyphic-being-ogee/

@viernulvierrecords @HieroglyphicBeing

MORE INFO

PREMIERE: Hieroglyphic Being - Ogee [VIERNULVIER RECORDS]

We have already asked this before: When did you last listen to an entire electronic music album? Whether or not you are into such a treat, we highly recommend Roma Zuckerman’s “Phenomenon of Provincial Mentality” for your next degustation session. 

Coming soon on digital and (double) vinyl formats on the intelligent Russian label Gost Zvuk, the 11-track endeavour is an absolute showcase of the creativity and craft of the Krasnoyarsk-based virtuoso. We are not 100% sure if Roma managed to explore the entirety of his influences, but IDM, Minimal, Electronica, Experimental, Techno, and impossible-to-pigeonhole cuts set the scene for a true multi-sensorial journey.

Premiered here, "Extra Work", with its 156-BPM super frenzied gait, "harnesses a kind of pounding warehouse gabber energy with what sounds like a collage of shortwave radio voices". Too bad it is such a short track, a couple of extra minutes would be welcome here.

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

Follow @roma-zuckerman and @gost-zvuk-records, peeps!

PREMIERE571 // Roma Zuckerman - Extra Work

LL025 - 9th Anniversary V​/​A
BUY LINK: https://looselips123.bandcamp.com/album/ll025-9th-anniversary-v-a
Label: Loose Lips (https://soundcloud.com/loose-lips123)
https://www.instagram.com/looselipsevents
> Kozber (https://soundcloud.com/sirius)
https://www.instagram.com/kozber_kozba/

An 18-track compilation celebrating 9 years of looseness, bringing together familial artists from across Europe, Asia and South America.

The release’s alchemy of tracks showcases Loose Lips’ continued commitment to surfing between rave, DIY and hip hop culture.

Look forward to a challenging, outlandish and heartfelt range of ambience, hip hop, industrialisms, techno, braindance, breaks and electro - twisted and squeezed for full effect.

Special thanks to Olli Ripatti for the artwork and to all 22 of the musical vanguards on the release.

BUY LINK

PREMIERE : Kozber - 44

Lost and Found

Baila la Luz (2)

Play on Lotus by Sounds Of Snow and immerse yourself in the serene vibes of chillout, follow the soft flow of the music together with Microcosmos Records.

Stargazer

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.