R$N Premieres: October 2017

Releases Infos:
The Oddness - Mere Mortals
artist : @theoddness
with remixes by : @max-tenrom and @kalunet
Label: @cosmovisionrecords
Stream/Download : fanlink.tv/meremortals
Release Date : August 22th, 2025
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About this EP :
In a world obsessed with perfection and power, Mere Mortals offers a moment of clarity — a soulful reminder that we are all fallible, fragile, and beautifully human. Blending rich melodies, organic sounds, and irresistible grooves, The Oddness creates a sound that moves both the body and the soul. The title track comes alive with two exceptional remixes from Max TenRom and Ka:lu, adding extra layers of psychedelic groove and dance‑floor energy.
With rich grooves and heartfelt energy, Mere Mortals reflects on the beauty of being human — limits and all. We invite you to embrace imperfection as beauty
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Premiere : The Oddness - Savannah [Cosmovision]

The mountain was ferocious. Up high amongst the rocky peaks a raging storm was wildly battering the cliff face upon which they had been climbing for a long, long time. Nazare had never supposed to be this difficult, a peak with simple complexity was proving to have a peculiar weather system which tossed and turned at the change of a breeze. Not long ago they had been basking beneath the glow of the delicate sun, the snow melted beneath their feet. Now they were under attack. 

Rothmans releases on El Diablo's Social Club, a release which has been supported by the likes of Laurent Garnier and Detroit Swindle. It was the Max Essa remix which caught our eye however.

PREMIERE: Dawn Again & Rothmans - Nazare (Max Essa Remix)[El Diablo's Social Club]

The chimes echoed in the ease of the morning sun. Hanging from the long branch up above she watched as the small metallic rods clattered together in harmony as their high pitched twang reverberated in the breeze. She was very peaceful out here in the countryside, the long grass blew easily beneath her as she sat up high in her perch amongst the leaves. The dense green of summer was all around as the heat began to pour across the land and enter the day. 

Tamten is next up on Polish record label Transatlantyk, an imprint which has become a bit of a favourite here at Ransom Note as of late. An assortment of balearic and house focussed tracks in an elegantly crafted fashion.

PREMIERE: Tamten - Wyrocznia [Transatlantyk]

The small hours were meant for little more than disjointed conversation and slow dancing. After the party yattering had become the norm, a mixed blur of white senseless noise and the dotted motion of a man or woman in the corner of the room swaying back and forth. This was a special time, a pensive moment which existed in it's own realm, untouched by the trouble and allure of the outside world. Inside the top floor flat she watched from the window as the sun began to rise across the city, the day had dawned. 

Brandon Vare is the next to release on Scottish record label Jelly Roll Soul, an imprint committed to doing things properly. Having run parties around the country in the tiniest of basements they have now stepped out as an up and coming label and have made their mark.

PREMIERE: Brandon Vare - Yattering [Jelly Roll Soul]

In the distant galaxy far away there gathered a colony, a band of brothers who were at one with the stars and the far reaches of the universe. On planet play there was no concept of time or limitations. They were a free wheeling gang of vagabonds who had touched down on an entity which would become theirs alone. The sea roared a fierce shade of blue and green as the lightening from the stuttering clouds up above circled in chaos. Go find them, up in the sky. 

William The Squid appears on a new EP as part of the 'Universal Broadcast' series on Craigie Knowes records. The label has assembled a special crew of producers to appear on the four track EP which also includes a final outing for the Deep Space Orchestra moniker.

PREMIERE: William The Squid - Planet Play [Craigie Knowes]

The noise from the hollow shell echoed around the whole house. In his bedroom he was free to do as he pleased, create as much carefully crafted noise as his heart desired. However, just for fun, he felt like today was the day to introduce the concept of the five minute bass drum solo. The kick bounced and bounced between the four walls of the tiny chamber, the window shook firmly inside the frame as the dull thud began to boom and boom and boom and boom. 

Liem and Eddie Ness have collaborated on a new track as part of a new compilation from Times Are Ruff. The new release also features appearances from the likes of Fouk, S3A and more.

PREMIERE: Liem & Eddie Ness - 5 Min Bass Drum Solo [Times Are Ruff]

The candle flickered under the strain of the ghostly wind. In the distance there was a dreamy whisper, a hollow echo with a prolific sense of wisdom. "C mo futur" was the bizarre chant, edgy and foreboding with venomous weight. The trees all around seemed to be cast under a deathly spell, their branches were held abruptly at pointed angles as the green leaves fell one by one to the forest floor. The autumn was approaching fast and soon there would be little left to observe, let alone the future. 

Mo Reece appears on a new split EP which marks the triumphant return of the World Unknown Record label. The new EP will be the first to appear since 2013 and also features a secretive track from a producer under the alias of Flight Mode.

PREMIERE: Mo Reece - C  Mo  Futur [World Unknown]

Out now on Vinyl only release: http://bit.ly/REKIDS112

A heartfelt dedication to his son Isaias, ‘Aspirations for Young Xol’ takes us through the life of a pillar in the electronic music community - Santiago Salazar. From his formative years spent in California to his connection with Detroit and the passing of a childhood friend, the long-player’s tracks signpost the musician’s significant experiences, both positive and negative. This meaningful body of work was released digitally on Pastel Voids and now Rekids release the album on wax.

‘Saturated Fear’ sets a deep tone for the LP, flanging melodies and echoing claps float through the composition before the album’s title track ‘Aspirations for Young Xol’ offers haunting arpeggios with occasional acidic overtones which are cleverly offset by beautifully designed lead synth transitions. ‘Bloodlines’ follows a similar musical vein with delayed bass riffs that are suspended above shimmering hihats and a weighted kick.

Santiago provides three beatless pieces throughout, which digress into more emotional territory whilst offering brief respite from his heavier drum work. ‘Xol’s Pain’ combines orchestral strings and swelling synthesisers which build tension with a subtly complex, evolving motif. Both ‘Dark Matter’ and ‘Ode to Stinson’ use arresting atmospheres, warped arpeggios and ethereal pads which lull the listener into a retrospective mood.

An intensity builds in the later tracks, a gritty but powerful low end provides a solid foundation in ‘Orange Blossom Thump”, eventually making way for a hectic and elastic lead synth before ‘Pachuco Dub’ displays drones that build a dissonant pressure in which the complex tom rhythms and rolling hi hats can grow. ‘Sarah Rivera’ hypnotises with its delectable chord progressions and complimentary melodies which seem to float above a rigid drum composition to close the album with style.

Santiago Salazar - Saturated Fear

Junq - Revoke 006 - B2: Michelangelo

First Jam of the Year

bandcamp link: https://soulhiss.bandcamp.com/releases

YT SUPPORT @lr4991 :

LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYVLoecpDXo

AX 00100

https://soundcloud.com/faune-2

Soundscape Versions pres. Faune EP on sub-label Analog Versions with four deep and dusty atmospheric Techno cuts. Analog Versions was founded to create a platform to releasing a wide scope of electronic music produced by using analog hardware gear.

Faune EP 

https://soundscapeversions.bandcamp.com/album/faune-ep-analog-versions-02
https://www.discogs.com/sell/item/934133789
https://www.juno.co.uk/products/faune-ep/723787-01/
https://www.djshop.de/de/product-details/1965580/Unknown-Faune+EP

Faune EP

Faune EP Analog Versions 02 [AVER02]

Adult Fiction's "Zanza" will be released on August 2nd through Adult Fiction. More info: http://bit.ly/TP_adultfiction

Adult Fiction 01

Zanza

Adult Fiction - Zanza

Full stream of Alex Jann's "Future Funk," taken from his upcoming EP on DMK, sub-label of Dogmatik Records, out November 1.

More: www.orbmag.com/music/premiere/

@dogmatik-records
@alexjann

Future Funk

Orb Premieres

Premiere: Alex Jann - Future Funk

BUY: tinyurl.com/VIRALVOL5

Our fifth compilation on the Viral Syndicate series has been a while in the making. Oozing with electro, acid, breaks and everything in between; this one’s a must for the 2-step heads among us.

As always, we will be funding the artists involved directly from the compilations sales, so please support if you can.

Thank you,

Haŵs.

Weith - Subsonic

Who else to close out our limited digital run than Manchester's own Bobo. Fresh off the back of his recent releases with Gesalt records and newcomer Gunfinger Food he has delivered two club-ready cuts.

Qs is an emotional and deep stepper that rises you up then brings you back down with that 2 Step grind

IWGFUWMF proves to be a lockdown heater - reminiscent of a time where we could dance together under one roof.

Bandcamp Link: https://jerkitinternational.bandcamp.com/album/qs-iwgfuwmf
Bobo Facebook: www.facebook.com/bobo247666
Jerk It Facebook: www.facebook.com/jerkitMCR/

PREMIERE: BOBO - IWGFUWMF [Jerk It International]

BPS resident, My Boyfriend, will leave your six senses tantalised as he delves into his eclectic collection. Included in this hybrid-epic is not only two unreleased originals by My Boyfriend and XYSid but also an unreleased track from local legend Sig Nu Gris AND another from explosive underground kingpin, Mr. Percival. Keep your eyes and ears pricked!

Enjoy x

Tracklist: https://www.instagram.com/p/CHMy59Dn_vX/

My Boyfriend / BPSFM005

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.

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PREMIERE: Mo Reece - C Mo Futur [World Unknown]

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