The alarm clock buzzed loudly for the fifth time, as usual the snooze button had been exhausted for as long as she could get away with it. She rubbed the sleep from her eyes, squinting in the morning light that bathed her room. A familiar feeling of dread washed over her; one that didn’t seem to hit her on any other day of the week. The start of the week was always like this - uneventful and unproductive, a time for wallowing and indulging… all in all, just another average Monday.

Helsinki imprint Echocentric and Leipzig’s R.A.N.D. are joining forces for their next release, a dose of rhythmic proggy goodness from Lithuania-based producer Pletnev. Both labels know their onions - between them they’ve put out plenty of dance floor gems over the last few years from the likes of Abdul Raeva, DJ Life, Reflex Blue and Gnork. With And You Never Come Back, it’s more of the same: over four tracks Pletnev serves up squelchy, hypnotic breaks and trance-inspired rhythms, all primed and ready to bless club sound systems the world over.

And You Never Come Back EP (RMECR001)

PREMIERE: Pletnev - Average Monday [Echocentric/R.A.N.D.]

Friend began his journey as a music journalist in 2010 founding @psymedia before taking up DJing 2017. In 2018 he moved from South Africa to Vietnam and quickly established himself as a formidable DJ and promoter in the region. From sandy beaches down south to mystical caves up north, Friend played at many reputable clubs, festivals and tropical jungle raves such as Studio Adventure, Savage, Retreat (Equation), We Groove and Equinox Festival. His creatively curated 'This Is' club nights and prolific sunrise afterparties in Hanoi under his humble record label @magicboxengine also played a pivotal role in shaping the city's underground music scene.

Since returning to Cape Town in 2021, Friend has performed at renowned festivals and prolific venues such as Wolfkop Weekender, Bazique, Habitat, Into The Wild, Afrikaburn, Origin Festival and Modular Club. Often eclectic, sometimes obscure, always tasteful - Friend's forever evolving sound is heavily influenced by his nomadic travels in SE Asia, South America and Europe. Never shy to switch up the genre or tempo, his versatile approach sees him blending elements of ambient, house, minimal, techno, electro and breakbeats spanning both new school and old.

DM or email dominicirla@gmail.com for bookings.

Bookings -> milan@echocentricrecords.com

Founder @EchocentricRecords,  co-pilot RMECR (R.A.N.D. Muzik x Echocentric) & @CoymixLtd. DJ & curator at deeprhythms.com mix series est. 2001

live & dj

taurohill (a) gmail.com

also me here with Fourmi Rouz (Moisk): @moiskmoisk

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R.A.N.D. Muzik Recordings is a record label associated with R.A.N.D. Muzik Record Manufacturing situated in Leipzig, Germany and curated by Reece Walker (Carmel). 

Demos: streamable links either over soundcloud or to reece (at) randmuzik.de - I'll do my best to have a listen to em but can't get back to/give feedback to everything (sorry)

Label distributed by inchbyinch.eu (https://soundcloud.com/inchbyinchdistribution)

We have a new sublabel too! It's called Breakfree Records and is run by Reece Walker & Salomo, you can find it here https://soundcloud.com/breakfree-records the bandcamp link is in the links below :-)

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.

Helsinki based record label.
Distribution -> @inchbyinchdistribution
Contact -> timo@echocentricrecords.com
A & R -> milan@echocentricrecords.com

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Collaborations and sublabels: 
- RAND Muzik x Echocentric
- Eavesdropper Network
In relationship with: @coymixltd
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Run by @deeprhythms

DJ WAX & DIGITAL | COMPOSER | LA | BLANKK | JIGGYBOYZ 
 
No stranger to dance music. Combining a series of collective sounds acquired throughout a decade of influences. The bright side of the moon of disco house and minimal tech selections delivering a mixture of cultivated genres and vibes that transcends beyond the stage. With groove culture at focus, he is able to incorporate true authentic blends and mixes allowing the listener to dive deeper into the experience.