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ROTCIV - Frenesy

After kicking off its journey with a rich well-received eleven-track compilation at the end of last year, the Saint Brieuc-based Estuary Tapes brings to the virtual shelves its second release. For the occasion, the promising French label welcomes skilled producer nICo to its roster. With previous works featured on HardFist, Inside Out, and Sinchi, just to name a few, the Italian producer refuses to have his sonority pigeonholed and manages to deliver an interesting palate of colourful pieces.

For his debut on Estuary, nICo presents the expertly constructed “Unexplored Earths”, a four-theme EP with a concerning message: “the quest for a new habitable planet” – something we might need way sooner than expected due to the insatiable greed of the abusers of our fragile and doomed little blue dot.

Premiered here, the insightful “The Red Sun” opens the fete wrapped in what nICo considered the correct aura for the EP: "spacey and acid vibes, dub percussions, and shamanic rhythms” which resulted in a mesmerising and emotive cut filled with “textures, deep atmospheres, and solar melodies.”

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

Follow @nico_sound and @estuary-tapes, peeps!

PREMIERE623 // nICo - The Red Sun

PREMIERE : Thaddeus X - Under The Influence (Chico Vento Remix) [Kyma Komplex]
Release date : 12/07/24
Format : Digital
Buy : kymakomplex.bandcamp.com/album/blue-flamingos-incl-chico-vento-ludmila-fuks-remixes

Mexico's underground Kyma Komplex Label is proud to present the new EP from Thaddeus X, ‘Blue Flamingos,’ a homage to mid-90s acid house. The EP features two original cuts and two tremendous remixes from Chico Vento & Ludmila Fuks.

This release highlights the artist's vision, drawing inspiration from the genre's psychedelic and raw evolution, influenced by countless nights in Madrid’s electronic clubs, especially the iconic Sala Stella. It offers a unique blend of powerful rhythms and psychedelic sounds designed to transport listeners to a cosmic state on the dance floor. Each track features percussion and synthesizers that evoke the trance and avant-garde spirit of those formative years.

Thaddeus X's process is based on experimentation and spontaneity. The rhythmic foundations are created with analog synthesizers and hardware machines, generating an atmosphere of euphoria and joy. With a rawer sound and a more open vision, the artist delivers mischievous and powerful tracks to enjoy in the frenzy of the dance floor.

FOLLOW THADDEUS X
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FOLLOW CHICO VENTO
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@chicovento
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FOLLOW EPICURE RECORDS
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@epicure-rec
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PREMIERE : Thaddeus X - Under The Influence (Chico Vento Remix) [Kyma Komplex]

Taking inspiration from good old New Beat and early rave we get a new driving mini album from Paul called -  Intuitive Driving

"As a simple fact, this release probably has the longest history of creation. I mean compared to my other work. And I don't really remember all the details anymore. There's been a lot of changes in sound and titles. But maybe I wanted to create something like a soundtrack to an old skool action film or sci-fi.

In moments I paid attention to New Beat and in general to early rave scene. Thanks to the guys from Spazio for trusting me and realising my ideas".

@kikok_audio
@spaziolabel

#premiere

KIKOK - Amby Blast  [Spazio Label]

These were the sacrifices which had to be made, at times the best way forward was to compromise and break bread. This was all for peace.

As the sun began to set over the bay, they shared a glance, knowingly at one another. It were as if they knew that they might not see each other again for some time. This would be the last handshake for a little while.

There was an eerie sense of quiet across the island. The world watching and waiting for what was to happen next.

French electronic pioneer I:Cube is invited to remix MIND on a new EP. His remix is atmospheric and packed with elegant arpeggios and driving melodies which dance atop rugged bass driven percussion throughout.

For Peace Remixes EP 

PREMIERE: MIND - For Peace (I:Cube En Direct Remix) [Comet Records]

Emerging from the most rugged corners of California, the multifaceted Sordid Sound System delivers a musical gem in mini-album format for our 60th release. 'The Raven' features six exquisite original tracks and a lysergic remix with an infectious groove by the well known Thomas Von Party.

A shadowed symphony, whispers to the night. Music, like feathers on the wind, stirs the heart's deepest echoes. In the interplay of darkness and sound, we find the beauty of sorrow's dance. Both the raven and the music are timeless weavers of the soul's hidden tales.

https://soundcloud.com/sordid-sound-system
https://soundcloud.com/playgroundrecords

Premiere : Sordid Sound System - Wu (Original Mix) [Playground Records]

There was an opening between the trees, an arena within which a fire burned brightly casting sparks and flames high upward toward the forest ceiling.

Shadows danced and moved in a circular motion, each swaying in time with the beat of the drums. Their faces were concealed by the darkness, for everyone was anonymous here.

The music echoed loudly, sounds of the wild. It bounced from tree to tree, becoming loud and relentless in the heat of the darkness.

This would go on all night.

Benyayer is set to release a new record on his own label. A bass driven affair which leans heavily into the UK lineage of the genre and reminds us why big soundsystems and the wobble of an undercurrent are all you might ever need.

BNYR003

PREMIERE: Benyayer - Domiray [BNYR]

RIDE’s Andy Bell, recording under his electronic alter ego GLOK, and the producer and Insult to Injury label boss Timothy Clerkin have joined forces for Alliance, a brand new seven-track album released by Bytes on November 8. The collaboration finds Andy and Tim with their freak flags flying, working in a freewheeling environment where nothing was off limits, with influences ranging from Death in Vegas and Boards of Canada to James Holden and New Order.

The woozy ‘Empyrean’, which combines the analogue-decayed production of Boards of Canada and the ethereal vocals of ‘Xtal’ from Aphex Twin’s Selected Ambient Works 85-92 with a fizzing behemoth of a synth line, is a fitting way to launch the album as it was the first track they worked on together. “It’s basically a Timothy Clerkin remix of a demo I sent him,” Andy explains. “I can’t get enough of it. To me, it’s one of the best tracks I’ve ever been involved with since I started making music.”
credits
released September 19, 2024

Written and produced by Timothy Clerkin and Andy Bell
Mixed by Timothy Clerkin
Nothing Ever lyrics written by Beth Jeans Houghton
Mastered by Keith Tenniswood at Curved Pressings
Artwork by Nick Taylor
(P) and C) Bytes 2024

Alliance

PREMIERE: GLOK & Timothy Clerkin - Empyrean

The sails billowed in the wind. They were all that were in control of the ship as it moved steadily forward across the stormy waters. The sky was cloudy and dense overhead, it looked as though it might soon rain.

Up on deck there were only a handful of men left watching over the course of the boat. They were the ones that had to pick up the slack as the storm hit. Together they were responsible for driving things onward and steadily through the bleak, darkness of the night to come.

It was a wicked dance this. One ship upon the wildest of waters.

Terraflow is a moniker of producer AJ Edward. This time things get dark and heavy on a new EP for Liquid Memory Records as he enters more progressive, bass driven territory and delivers to wondrous effect.

PREMIERE: Terraflow - Pick up the Slack [Liquid Memory]

They were hovering above the ground, gravity was non existent in these parts and they were only buoyed down by the mechanics all around them.

Deep in the midst of space it was hard to reconcile what life was like back home. The people packed upon crowded transport, the busy offices, the weekend entertainment. Out here in the middle of nowhere there was nothing of the sort. At times it was hard to remember your own name.

Some could not even imagine it, the way beyond. Yet here they were…

The Jaffa Kid features on a new compilation, Volume 3 on Kulture Galerie showcases leftfield IDM and Electro through futuristic lenses. This cut is a spaced out, synth heavy Electro jam with raw improvisation and wandering tones.

PREMIERE: The Jaffa Kid - SH Holo [Kulture Galerie]

There were shadows everywhere, they lurked around corners and beneath the streetlights. Their wicked faces were blurry and dark, much like the minds which sat behind their pale shadowy eyes. There was nothing but negative space back there, buried deep in the recesses of their twisted skulls.

The night was chilly and cold, the sound of industry could be heard roaring in the distance. They were building and preparing for what was to come, for it could be any day now.

Smoke filled the air, it was thick and coarse upon the lungs. One deep breath might be all it took to send you into the great beyond.

JR2k aka Jackson Ryland releases a new EP of riotous Techno on Fixed Rhythms. Furious and fast paced with a frenetic energy and poise.

PREMIERE: JR2k - Negative Space VIP [Fixed Rhythms]

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐄: Krestovsky - Higher Spot ( Jack Essek Remix ) [Camel VIP Records]

Buy on Beatport
https://www.beatport.com/release/higher-spot-remix/5184583

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐄: Krestovsky - Higher Spot ( Jack Essek Remix ) [Camel VIP Records]

Auren Klyne-Wander-(Mellon Place Records)

Geologically Dormant

https://soundcloud.com/d-tiffany

"Diva Demos" 

A selection of tracks from D. Tiffany's demo folder. Recorded between 2018-2020 :) Mad love and respekt to Sweet Pup, The Plush Penthouse, and The Cosmic Café.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL DEEJAY 😘 ❤️ available on our bandcamp 👹 

https://planeteuphorique.bandcamp.com/album/diva-demos

ZOZI'S HOUSE

There's a lot of not so good but interesting records out there that need to be revisited.

To see the brilliant moments on them and make something good about it is kind of a science. We invite you once again to get into our edit universe, with a selection of stuff we found in Madrid's record stores, ripped with love, and edited to fit into our nowadays ears.

Hope you enjoy listening.

Ambionix - Waves (Español Mix de Bibi BF Edit)

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.

PREMIERE: MIND - For Peace (I:Cube En Direct Remix) [Comet Records]

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