Vinyl only or is there a digital release planned? Absolutely stunning track!

"The TPS-L2 used the basic case and mechanical parts of the TCM-600 cassette recorder. The only change to the mechanical parts was the fitment of a stereo tape head and the removal of the record key, erase protection lever, erase head and tape counter. The mechanical performance of the deck, which was originally designed more with speech and dictation in mind rather than music, was considered suitable for high-fidelity music reproduction, a clear demonstration of the high quality engineering found in the more upmarket Sony recorders.

Part of the genius of the personal cassette player concept was the elimination of the unnecessary. In the case of the TPS-L2, that meant not only no recording circuitry but no loudspeaker either. The mouldings in the chassis that accommodate the loudspeaker magnet in the TCM-600 are still visible in the TPS-L2 however. Removal of the recording circuit meant removal of the microphone socket too, though the internal microphone remained. This was used for the now famous “hot line” function. Pressing an orange button on the top of the machine (fitted in the place where the record and fast-play controls had been) faded the cassette sound down and mixed in the output of the microphone, so the listener could be talked to without stopping the tape. This was deemed attractive as two headphone sockets (humorously labelled “guys” and “gals” in the versions for some markets) were fitted so that two people could listen at once. The hot line function made a pause control unnecessary, so the arrangement fitted to the TCM-600 was removed.

The TPS-L2 was actually slightly larger than the TCM-600, partly to house the volume controls. The TCM-600 had a small edge-wise rotary control, but miniature volume controls of any type were simply not available in stereo form at the time, so two independent sliders had to be used instead. In addition to this, a two position tone switch was fitted, which allowed chrome tapes or music cassettes encoded with Dolby NR to be played back without excessive treble.

The TPS-L2 initially sold slowly but with skilful marketing demand soon soared. It was not cheap (around £100, with a second set of MDR-3 headphones costing around £15 extra) but gave good performance and created a new way to enjoy music. A whole new market had been created and within a couple of years every major Japanese electronics manufacturer had begun to offer something similar."

http://www.walkmancentral.com/products/tps-l2

TPS-L2

Eating Darkness

Eternal

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[BM090] MANUEL COSTELA - Cheer Up

ÆRROWS - war over trumpets

Late nights and dancefloor lights! My new Tech House tune is perfect for getting lost in the rhythm. Find it on all platforms now! 💃🕺 

Gritty Grind

Bring Me Joy

Shortly after Aussteiger's successful debut, "Dub Disco" introduce their long time friends https://soundcloud.com/s-and-w on board for their second release with an EP full of lovely analogue sounds. It surely stands in contrast to the first record and by that underlines exactly what Dub Disco is about: A journey through the vastness of electronic music.                 
 "Cashmere Green" here premiered is the opener on this EP. It's a true Nu-Funk, West-Coast influenced banger with a distant cosmic flair carried by meticulous and peculiar drums. Driven by a pending groove, this one invites the light into any dreamers ears and ensures your very own trippy dancefloor experience. On the flip, we dive into Wind up Bird. The track starts off as a scratchy and vibrant House track, riding on a funky bassline. It gets carried away by dreamy chords and breaks down into an incredible melancholic melody that will keep no eye dry. Finally there is Machine Love. An 80s influenced open air peak time party tool that will definitely put a smile on your face and a rocket in your pocket.

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PREMIERE : S&W - Cashmere Green

The first release from new vinyl only label Cherub Records. The ‘Figure of State’ EP features four tracks, including two original cuts from London upstart William Earl in analogue work out mode. Doppelate’s remix of 'Figure of State' on the a-side is a down-tempo, atmospheric trip whilst Pépe's remix of ‘Stokey Waltz’ takes us into blissfully uplifting, arpeggiated territory.

PREMIERE : William Earl - Figure Of State

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*Watch on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2le7cui

In the span of only a couple of months, we’ve been to Australia and back almost more times than we can count. If there was any doubt before then it’s completely erased now, as the land Down Under really is one of the hotbeds for house music at the moment. @beatsofnonationradio is an Australian radio show bringing you "weird and wonderful sounds from all around the globe" and it is curated by Dom Bird, Jad Lee and Sean Bate as well as their regular guests, both local and international. Launched in September of 2015 the radio show has hosted 49 episodes thus far with guests ranging from the likes of Urulu and Fouk to the Lobster Theremin crew.

Chord Memory Band is a recent collaboration between Michael Medlycott (from the band Vulture Street Tape Gang) and Dom Bird (Beats Of No Nation co-founder and member of the live disco 4 piece Mitzi). The pair have cooked up a four track record of analog tastiness entitled « Third Eye EP ». Today, we are giving you the first taste of the B1 track ‘Donostia’. This mid-tempo jam is propped up by some vibraphone chords and crisp percussion. Swelling synth work and keyboard lines adorn the piece, echoing and reverberating into the distance, creating a remarkable sense of depth. A warm bass line adds support but doesn’t overpower the mysterious air created by the interwoven melodies of the various instruments. From strings and bells to plucked synths and keys, there’s a little bit of everything all working together in this finely concocted, ear-pleasing potion.

Buy it: http://bit.ly/2kZVLnt

PREMIERE : Chord Memory Band - Donostia

Vol. I de /AMBIANCE\ estará disponible en todas las plataformas digitales a partir del 24 de febrero y puedes adquirirlo en: https://durolabel.bandcamp.com/album/vol-i

[Premiere THUMP] /AMBIANCE\ - Camino al Parke

The sound of people was all around. The traffic lights flickered from red to green and the masses charged between pavements like a great herd. The sound of horns and sirens bounced excitedly between the towering heights of skyscrapers and the dim grey sky shone fuzzily above. This was human music, the sound of a city and the noise of a far gone land. Somewhere the grass was greener and the air did not hang so heavy like smog laden dew but it was not this place. 

Nathan Surreal makes his first appearance on Biologic Records as he delivers two tracks of high energy house music. The EP is concluded by the appearance of two remixes from Neville Watson and Adesse Versions.

Star Dust (Adesse Versions & Neville Watson remixes)

PREMIERE: Nathan Surreal - Human Music [Biologic Records]

Rone - Belleville

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Slow Motion’s 38th (!!) release comes courtesy of Berlin-based Gallo who you may know as part of Balearic Gabba Soundsystem. Joining the family for his debut solo release Gallo drops the tempo for three deep-cuts of blissful Balearica. Backed up with an acidic, chugging re-rub of ‘Faron’ from Fabrizio Mammarella which is perfect when the sun goes down, Orange Stripe arrives just in time for Summer. How to get the most of this track: combine it with blissful and dreamy beach-excursions or with a sunset aperitivo. This 38th release has “future classic” written all over it.

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Gallo - Faron (Fabrizio Mammarella Remix)

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Up next on International Black - Rhythm Section’s deeper & darker sister imprint - is a two track EP from Melbourne’s Bad Channel. Both tracks untitled, this record gets straight to business with two luscious cuts of dubby, organic, spaced out groovers, adding to International Black’s back catalogue of dark and eerie club-ready tunes.



Speaking volumes through it’s use of space, silence and texture, the A side is as deep as they come. Simultaneously dark and beautiful, subtle yet grand, ‘A’ is an exquisite seven minute journey crafted with the early hours in mind. Rather than exciting through rises and drops or tricks in arrangement, ’A’ blooms like a flower, patiently unveiling a palette of meticulous sound design and gorgeous texture. As it treads a fine line between meditation and club functionality, ‘A’ charms and captivates.



As pads ebb and flow, a seemingly simple loop takes on a deeper meaning, each hit of a rimshot more satisfying than the one before it. Every element occupies a space of it’s own, and not a single sound is squandered. When a single hi-hat arrives, bringing with it momentum and drive, and arpeggios unfurl in a glistening banquet of sound, ‘A’ becomes truly epic. A beautiful exercise in restraint and subtlety, ‘A’ is one to move every body and touch every soul on the dance floor.

INTLBLK005

PREMIERE: Bad Channel - A

Everyone's favorite Welshman, @harrisonbdp unleashes a fury of rude basslines and hypnotic chords, bundled up in 4 trademark dub cuts aimed solely at the dancefloors. 

Buy: https://bit.ly/3ggt4Ec

Harrison BDP - Mind Control (GST09)

amazing piece of work, forthcoming on @glbdom by the rising talent @hatt_d

Welcome To Paradise LP

PREMIÈRE: HATT.D - One Question

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.

Budding Historian on the Conflicts of Past, Present, and Future. 

I also run a zoo. It's a corporation based on taming raccoons so they go bug someone else. Sometimes I tell them to do things for me and they don't listen. 

I use to work under High Tower Financial Services as well, a mega-corporation in the far future. I am trying to seek employment back into their ranks with revolutionary new ideas, but they don't like to listen to me.

My sister dyes her hair pink, likes sniper rifles, and enjoys teasing the ex-sol targets. She works for Diane Funeral Services in Europa somewhere. I'm trying to acquire some gear from her but she's very picky. She works for one of the best corporations in ol' Fortress, I have to trade them good contracts and make a penance on them at the same time. Intel is not cheap these days. 

I once envisioned working for the Fortress, but the reality of space-time travel scares me. I prefer to teach from the remoteness of the hills and sanctuaries off-world. If this doesn't make sense, then you'll know I'm getting creative :).

PREMIERE: Nathan Surreal - Human Music [Biologic Records]

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