The city was crowded and far too bright. They'd never be able to see the stars from here...

As the night drew close, they hopped into the car and began to drive. They were headed north, in the search of flickering stars which would dance in a euphoric ultraviolet haze and shine bright against the deep black backdrop which might one day swallow them hole.

They were all sat quietly as they waited for the darkness to fall, in the meantime they drove slowly on.

Mattias El Mansouri is set to release a new EP via the ever excellent Aniara - utilising perfectly emotive pads alongside deep rolling percussion to create atmospheric House come Techno.

PREMIERE: Mattias El Mansouri - Time Dilation In Ultraviolet [Aniara]

10.10. Connection @ Crack Bellmer
30.08. Zug der Liebe 
30.04. Blade Pre Party @ Madame Claude
21.04. 3 Yrs Sublime
09.11.24 Sphynxcast Livestream
27.09.24 Triebwerke Sommerausklang Open Air
13.09.24 Sweeties Fitzroy
19.04.24 Sub.Kultur Secret Bunker
27.03.24 Sublime @ Studio69
01.12.23 Sublime x Orbit @ M01
25.09.23 Behind the mirrors (Secret location)
11.08.23 Kiek Beyond Festival 
22.07.23 Spectrum of Love @ Mensch Meier
16.12.22 SOCIETY3000 invites Sublime SIX D.O.G.S (GRC)
26.11.22 Future Goes Late @ Musikbrauerei 
23.10.22 Enchanted Forest 5 | Berlin
24.06.22 Enchanted Forest 4 | Berlin
08.07.22 sublime X society3000 
20.04.22 Kulturhaus Kili 
27.11.21 Stellwerk 
18.09.21 Enchanted Forest 3

I've written for a whole spectrum of music outlets - from Data Transmission to Inverted Audio, the much loved Ibiza Voice and even contributions to FACT and Fabric. Mainly, this involves listening to sounds, deciding whether I like them or not, and then making words happen about them.

Sometimes the sounds find their way onto mixes (when I have the time between dealing with children and a demanding day job) some of which you can hear on here.

My sounds are myriad. One mix does not sound like the next.

Let's go deep(er).

last.fm/user/matthewshur

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.

Electronic Music Producer / DJ based in Dubai.

R.& (pronounced “are-ampersand” or “are-and”) is a DJ and promoter based in Texas and New Mexico, and a core member of Tusks, a collective known for pushing the boundaries of underground electronic music in the Southwest. He began DJing during the COVID-19 pandemic, teaching himself the fundamentals of mixing before honing his craft alongside respected DJs in the El Paso scene. 

His dedication and evolving sound quickly earned him local recognition, leading to frequent performances and direct support slots for international acts like Fur Coat and Anthony Linell (a/k/a Abdulla Rashim) at Club Function in El Paso. 

Shaped by the deep, gritty textures of the Borderplex underground, R.& now curates sets that explore the hypnotic corners of techno, progressive house, and dub, crafting immersive and mind-bending dance floor experiences.

Soundcloud, Facebook, Instagram: @rdotampersand