Summer

HOUSE, TECHNO, ... AND MORE FROM OUTER SPACE

BOUNCE

17 1

R$N Premieres: January 2017

French Electronic II

OT 009 - Jasper James - Sneaky EP 

Sampler Tracks A1) Sneaky A2) Listen To My Buttons AA1) V Moog AA2) V Moog (Hillhead Young Team remix)*

*Hillhead Young Team is Harri and Esa


We return to Glasgow for Optimo Trax 009. Keeping the family business going so to speak, Jasper is the son of veteran and legendary Glasgow dj, Harri. While he can't help but be inspired by his dad's 30 year plus and still going strong dj career and musical knowledge, Jasper is definitely not treading on anyone's coat tails and very much has his own thing going on. A very talented dj and producer in his own right, Jasper is at the forefront of the current generation of Glaswegian dance ambassadors. Flatmate of Jackmaster and receiving lots of props from Skream amongst many others, Twitch was delighted to have the opportunity to release his first record. He has literally watched Jasper grow up, with fond memories of his dad taking him into record shops before he could even walk.

On his debut EP, Jasper unleashes three cuts of his signature bump n' grind atmospheric house music, all swinging drums and heavy basslines. The EP is rounded off with a remix by his dad with the help of another Glasgow (via South Africa) stalwart, Esa, as Hillhead Young Team. It's a family affair and bright things are assured for Mr. James.

Optimo Trax OT 009 is released on 12" and digital July 2014. Distribution by Kompakt and Rub A Dub. Mastered by James Savage.


Optimo Trax 009 - Jasper James - Sneaky 12"  EP (sampler)

Video Magic - Please Rewind Thank You!

props to Alesis Wedge for guitar magic

Video Magic

One of Bristol's finest house music purveyors, Shanti Celeste only made her Future Times debut recently – with "Strung Up" opening the VIBE 3 compilation.

November will now mark her inaugural release with said imprint, revered for its consistent diversity and distinctive voice (undoubtedly provided by label owner, Max D). Being / Good Spirits is ying and yang. "Being" sees Shanti's continuation of ardently twirling the four-to-the-floor flag, with a slightly hastened pace giving the track an energy custom built for the dancefloor. Diversity is of the essence with this release, with reflective joint "Good Spirits" on the flip smoothing out the balance evenly.

Being / Good Spirits will be dropping in November via Future Times.

Shanti Celeste "Being" - Boiler Room Debuts

Produced by Aidan O'Brien

My love, where have we gone
Am I really worth it? Am I really gold?
My love, all of this space
I left the window open, so I could call your name

I'm sorry, sorry that you wanted more
I'm sorry that you didn't get what you came here for 
I'm sorry, sorry that you wanted more
I'm sorry that you didn't get what you came here for 

My love, don't stay
Don't you keep me with you, just to keep your place 
My love, don't stay 
You loved me far to tightly, but you'll let go some day

I'm sorry, sorry that you wanted more
I' sorry that I couldn't feel what you're fighting for 
I'm sorry, that you gave it all
I'm sorry that the better you give the harder you fall 

All my skin, I'm wrapped in
All I need

Sorry

PREMIERE > inverted-audio.com/premiere-wav-fuzz-way-down-to-psili-ammos

We're proud to present @wave-fuzz's kosmische-infused 'Way Down To Psili Ammos' in full, exclusive stream. A subtle drumwork pulses a brittle beat whilst vibey pads and fizzy synth accents expel their prismatic beauty in full effect, giving off the kind of entrancing feel that would resuscitate the most bushed of all party animals. Better wear your sunglasses at night.

Wav Fuzz - Way Down To Psili Ammos [Les Yeux Orange]

DC Promo Tracks #18 is from the forth coming 12" by Wav Fuzz "Cold Fresh Air EP". This will be the first release Les Yeux Orange new label. Info/Follow @les-yeux-orange @wave-fuzz

Pre-Order Links
http://www.juno.co.uk/products/wav-fuzz-cold-fresh-air/612086-01/
http://www.piccadillyrecords.com/prod/WavFuzz-ColdFreshAir-LesYeuxOrange-109519.html

DC Promo Tracks #18: Wav Fuzz "Bahia Morphine"

Buy Vinyl : https://www.discogs.com/fr/Wav-Fuzz-Cold-Fresh-Air-EP/release/8499149

Follow Wav Fuzz
• https://soundcloud.com/wave-fuzz
• https://www.facebook.com/WAV-FUZZ-540793989316559/

Follow Les Yeux Orange
• https://soundcloud.com/les-yeux-orange
• https://www.facebook.com/lesyeuxorange
• https://twitter.com/lesyeuxorange
• http://www.lesyeuxorange.com
• https://www.instagram.com/lesyeuxorange/

PREMIERE : Wav Fuzz - The Euphoric Six [Les Yeux Orange Records]

facebook.com/nightgamesband

'Suffocate'
Written by Night Games
Produced by Paul Cousins
Mixed by Jonny Cole at The Mill
Mastered by Kostas Iatrelis

Suffocate

Taken exclusively from Jackmaster's forthcoming DJ Kicks mix out 8th July, i-D are pleased to share this absolute belter courtesy of none other than the man that is Tessela. Luring you in with seductive chimes and amen break fuelled drums before the heavyweight bassline takes control. This one is fire. 

http://i-D.co

Premiere: Tessela - Up (Jackmaster DJ Kicks)

Buy on Beatport

Modig - What You Want

Kalbata - "Al Shark (Part 2)" - Boiler Room Debuts

A time of change had begun and the landscape of the dusty planet would become moist and murky. This was a transitional period for Neptune and the climate would begin its evolutionary process. It was time for the spaceship to leave this place and embark upon unchartered land, Neptune was no longer safe any more. Fly high they must between the stars of the black night. It was time for an exploration...

Lou Karsh is a producer who operates out of Melbourne in Australia. He himself is the owner and founder of LKR Records upon which he has released his own take upon acid house and techno.

Tribal Transition Ep

PREMIERE: Lou Karsh - Transitional [LKR]

Check out our music, videos, tour dates and socials: http://linktr.ee/sweettempest

Empty Box

Lowly - Prepare the Lake

Stepping up for ØEN RECORDS fourth release is 18-year-old swede and breakbeat and house prodigy @ebende. On BANG! ebende deliver six diverse and versatile tracks ranging from infectious and banging breakbeat and house vibes, dark techno to lush downbeat grooves. 

Follow ebende
https://soundcloud.com/ebende
https://ebende.bandcamp.com/

Follow OEN REC
https://soundcloud.com/oencph
https://www.facebook.com/oencph
https://www.facebook.com/oenrecords
https://oenrec.bandcamp.com/

PREMIERE : ebende - Nära Nu [ØEN RECORDS]

The glass beaker sat upon the worktop, it's murky green contents shimmered within. This was the elixir of love and a potion of life. It was to be used sparingly as it was worth more than all of his worldly possessions combined. It had cost him his soul to purchase but now that it sat amidst the dull white room he felt scared. As he gazed out through the glass window he looked peacefully upon the autumn leaves as they fell golden to the concrete below. Up high in the tower nobody knew that what he was about to drink from would make him a new man. 

Banlieue Records return at the beginning of the new year with a statement of intent. Their new split EP features a number of prominent artists including Nummer, Benoit B, D'Marc Cantu and more.

Banlieue Records 06

PREMIERE: D'Marc Cantu - Potion Of Life [Banlieue Records]

The sun beamed down upon the radiant black concrete. The sound of an engine roared loudly in the wind as the convertible cruised along the M1. It was summer time and the beach was calling out to the gang. Music bellowed from the open top cabin and the breeze blew coarsely in her golden hair. She kept her eyes firmly fixed on the road whilst the whoops and cries of her passengers echoed in her ears. She could not find the feeling and she was not the same. This was not summer, not for her. 

Jad & The has amassed a reputation amongst lo-fi house heads and edit merchants alike. The new year sees him return with a new EP for Centre Source Records which will be his first with the Brisbane based label.

@jad-lee @centre-source-records

PREMIERE: Jad & The - Convertible On The M1 [Centre Source]

The jitter from the machine bounced around the room. It sent electric waves spinning between the cracked walls and cast a warmth throughout the dirty, dank basement. The people in the room did not care, they simply enjoyed the relentless sound of my bleep as it echoed eerily down the tunnel. The brick wall rocked abruptly as it shuddered under the weight of the noise. Water dripped from the ceiling up above and there was little air left amidst the space. Yet they continued to dance...

Efde is set to release a new EP on Voyage Direct, it will be the 26th edition to appear on the record label. The release follows on from his previous EP's which have appeared on Nordik Netrecords and Soweso. This time he digs deep as he explores the dramatic edges of techno whilst adding a lush musical edge.

My Bleep

PREMIERE: Efde - My Bleep [Voyage Direct]

The members of the household had gathered to watch the decline of the empire. As the humble leader spoke to the members of the cult on the ground below they watched as the tears poured down his face. This was not a moment of sadness but a time of joy, for in death he had completed his purpose on earth. A slow menage, a beautiful mind, a message which would last forever across the width of time. The cult would be theirs very soon. 

Marion Poncet steps up with a jacking house focussed EP with rugged samples and a hint of that old school French touch we lost decades ago. This release comes accompanied with a remix from Borrowed Identity.

PREMIERE: Marion Poncet - Slow Menage [In The Box Records]

The waves rolled slowly across the bay. The tiny wooden boat drifted delicately above the water, the sail rocking back and forth in the breeze. The bang of metal on wood rattled every few seconds as the material flapped up above their heads. They had always dreamt of becoming pirates when they were little, this was the outcome. It was not to be quite as they had imagined but out at sea the pair found themselves at peace. All aboard the good ship Puntarenas...

Till Von Sein returns with a four track EP for Suol. Focussing on deep house he leads us through an array of emotive groovers and sun kissed sounds built for warmer days.

Forever EP

PREMIERE: Till Von Sein - Puntarenas [Suol]

Globe trotting crate digger Daniel T, exploded on to the scene with a string of releases after his amazing debut Tetrachromat on Young Adults a couple of years back. Daniel has been growing some serious gems in his laboratory. Two gems that have come to maturity and have been plucked for the Fahrenheit/Celsius EP on Cosmic Pint Glass records.Daniel has crafted something special in these two cuts. Beautiful, bouncy and positive tracks that work as well on the dance floor as in the soundtrack to a road trip. After hearing them, CPG called in their top men Lauer and Jack Pattern for remix duties.
https://soundcloud.com/cosmic-pint-glass

LISTEN ON YOUTUBE

PREMIERE : Daniel T - Celsius

The dancing had begun in the depths of the cave. The music whirled and echoed around the chamber as the fire began to blaze. This was nothing like he had ever imagined or foreseen. The place was packed to the rafters and the warwhoops of a nation would be heard all throughout the night. This was animalistic, primal by nature and as the time went on the chaos descended into a carpathian rave of monstrous proportions. Away they went, on and on. 

Youngg P steps up to release a jacking primal house come techno EP for the infamous up and coming Private Persons record label. This one is packed with drive and precision.

PRIVATEPERSONS002

PREMIERE: Youngg P - Carpathian Rave [Private Persons]

TTT054

TTT SHOP

5ive, Samo DJ & Powder – Drunkenstein

The voyage would take quite some time. The journey would be long but in the end it would all be worth it. As they left their little island they wondered what lay beyond the wild seas. Just like their forefathers who had come before they would travel to unchartered lands, seeking out prosperity, hope and wonder. As the sun set behind them upon their old home they did not look back, for there was to be no reflection on the past and time was of the essence.

Janeret is just one of an array of artists who are set to appear on a brand new compilation being presented by Illusion Recordings. Norm Talley, Keith Worthy and many more also feature.

Illusion Recordings Presents Connections Vol.1

PREMIERE: Janeret - Traveller [Illusion Recordings]

Funk Time

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.