R$N Premieres: February 2017

Franco Pauletti debuts on ñ⎯rec with a floating, lo-fi take on candle-lit deep house. Galactic pads guide the conversation, while slippery tambourines lock the groove and set the mood. Swarming cymbals scatter across the spectrum, flipping the track’s low-tempo feel into volatile bliss.

https://enie.bandcamp.com/album/021

Ñ-021

Is it house, is it techno? Well, it's definitely not tech house. Lush ambient synthesis meets four to the floor beat, sizzling cymbals, a funky bassline, and insectile sound design.

PREMIERE : Alex ho Megas - Twice Born

“The difference between a painter and a musician is one of time. A painter paints space, a musician composes time.” - Gertrude Stein

With a finely tuned ear for rave-ready energy and soul-soothing melodies, Manchester duo Cortese continue a run of fine form. Following standout releases on LNOE and Hotflush, they make their long-awaited debut on Constant Circles with the Parallels EP - an essential slice of forward thinking UKG.

Two original cuts lead the way, showcasing Cortese’s signature blend of nostalgic garage vibes and cutting-edge production. These are closely followed by two standout remixes: label boss Just Her delivers a deep and driving rework, while Jozef K, known for his immersive sonic textures, delivers a haunting atmospheric twist, each bringing a new flavour to appease any dance floor.

Completing the package is original street art from Brighton’s legendary graffiti artist Unknown, raw and unfiltered, drawing on the parallel between art and music. Unceasing. Limitless. A constant circle.

L I N K S //
https://www.facebook.com/cortescomusic/		https://soundcloud.com/cortescomusic		https://www.instagram.com/cortescomusic

https://facebook.com/constantcircles 		https://soundcloud.com/constantcircles		https://www.instagram.com/constantcircles


BUY on BEATPORT

PREMIERE : Cortese - Parallels

Stay Awake w/ Anika: 2nd September '25

Bella Sarris comes in on a tasteful hour of lowkey jacking house paired with tech-house weirdness and some light prog. It’s a diverse and seriously stylised mix of highly danceable tunes from the likes of Alexander Skancke, Huxley, and POB and Boyd to name a few. 


Bella Sarris @ Radio Panini (15.08.2025)

Belaria presents Modern Past Vol.2 : a sonic journey between past and present.
Modern Past explores contemporary bands that echo the sounds of post-punk, new wave, and cold wave.

Belaria presents Modern Past vol.2 - 06 Septembre 2025

Freeride Millenium #64 w/ Jorkes & Paris Böhm (02/09/2025)

Adrian Marth and his North America Tour to Montréal! Don’t miss his 3-hour DJ set at SAT, Canada an unforgettable night of music.

Adrian Marth DJ set at @ Club SAT Montreal - June 2025

"Musique Pour Enfiler Des Perles" is the third EP by Poison Gauchiste, aka Eric Labbé, following "Musique Pour Faire Différentes Choses" and "Musique Pour Monter En Haut". It is the result of a slow maturation process, shaped by summer idleness and long winter evenings over the past two years. The EP features five compositions that, as always, blend quirky influences with distinctly personal oddities.

Caution: several of these tracks contain rhythms that might inspire dancing — though it’s unclear whether listeners will actually follow through, given the spells of languor and melancholy that occasionally drift onto the dancefloor...

BUY on BANDCAMP

PREMIERE : Poison Gauchiste - Sept petits pas vers nulle part

We continue our series of Dub Techno podcasts🌲🌲🌲
Our 297th fresh episode is out today, 10 September 2025.

Welcome to our weekly music show, dear listeners, this time the special guest mix dedicated to the 5th anniversary for our DUBBISM podcast was recorded by a dub techno DJ and producer from Lourosa, Portugal. Protyv

Cover photo by Protyv.



#DUBBISM 5YO 297

Selected and mixed by Protyv

Tracklist:
1. 💢00:00💢Protyv - 21:21 [PIRANHA SIBERIA DUB] 🔥22.05.2026🔥 @protyv
2. 💢08:56💢K-Joshua - Sweet Fall (Protyv Remix №2) [PIRANHA SIBERIA DUB] @dj-joshua, @protyv
3. 💢11:39💢Protyv & kirā キラー - Way There Remix 2 [unreleased] @protyv, @kirkkomaki
4. 💢15:20💢Protyv - Danish Grass [Protyv] @protyv
5. 💢22:03💢Protyv - Solo [Protyv] @protyv
6. 💢27:15💢Protyv - Molha [Protyv] @protyv
7. 💢33:26💢Protyv - Burw [Protyv] @protyv
8. 💢37:27💢Valzeta - San Juan (Protyv Remix) [unreleased] @user-780673289-742679388, @protyv
9. 💢42:54💢Protyv - Lagg [Protyv] @protyv
10. 💢46:31💢Protyv - Colors [Protyv] @protyv
11. 💢52:56💢Protyv - Sere [Protyv] @protyv
12. 💢54:48💢Protyv - Wipfield [Protyv] @protyv

Biography: 
Protyv is the stage name of Diogo Tavares, a Portuguese DJ and producer of electronic music. He began his musical journey at a very young age, receiving his first piano before the age of six. At 13, he started playing guitar and developed a passion for rock music. Although he never received formal musical training, he taught himself. In 2004, he discovered electronic music and fell in love with genres like house, trance, and minimal.

In 2012, he released his first EP, and by 2015, he had focused primarily on techno. His productions have been released by several labels, including Humman Records, Sector Four Audio, and Folt Records. Protyv has performed at major events, such as the Amsterdam Dance Event, cementing his relevance in the electronic music scene.

His music is available on platforms like Bandcamp and SoundCloud, ranging from ambient tracks to intense techno and drum and bass productions. The vibe of his music is defined by deep, atmospheric layers combined with intricate sound design. Protyv strikes the perfect balance between the hypnotic allure of minimal and the energetic pulse of techno.

With a keen focus on rhythm and textures, his tracks create immersive soundscapes, making them ideal for both late-night club sets and introspective listening. Whether crafting pulsating beats or exploring melodic and experimental territories, his sound embodies a forward-thinking and innovative approach to electronic music.


Links:
https://soundcloud.com/protyv
https://protyv.bandcamp.com

DUBBISM 5YO #297 - Protyv

Protyv

The multi faceted functionality of the human spirit was a remarkable feat. The machines watched with fascination as they looked out upon the condition of those living amongst the sand. In the midst of the desert lay their spectacularly mirrored space ship, an entity in its own right and a strange spectacle to behold amidst the Middle Eastern backdrop. They pondered relentlessly the nature of such interaction between body and mind, yet they could not comprehend or decipher the orchestration of actions and which was a result of the other. 

Lockyear has received far reaching support around this release. The latest edition to the OTB catalogue sees him deliver three inspired cuts which sit somewhere between techno and progressive house. This one is good.

Wave Knowledge

PREMIERE: Lockyear - Bodymind [OTB]

The green grass blew softly in the wind and the woods loomed eerily in the distance. The sun set down by the wall as the last of the summer daylight crashed ominously from above. In the depth of the night this place would become a temple, a prism of chaos and the beginning of the end. A warehouse could be heard closing up for the night in the distance. The clatter of shutters rattled in the air as the lights flickered in the street outside. This was to be the location they had dreamt of. Here in the garden they were safe. 

roadman kicks off the new year with a release on Tact Recordings. He delivers two moody house cuts with rough edged groove and allure.

The Wall EP

PREMIERE: roadman - The Wall [Tact]

Sleep was but a dream for now. She lay upon the sheets wondering when her eyelids might fall hazily shut. It had been weeks since she had last been able to drift off in peace, her mind continued to race and play melodic tricks upon her every blink. The scenario had become repetitive and boring yet still it continued to plague her ever evening. She had always pondered the nature of life as an insomniac but had never imagined she might find herself in such a position. Whilst the world lay still, she was wide awake . 

Dirt Crew Recordings are set to release a new EP from Icelandic up and comer Felix Leifur. Based in Reykjavik he is an artist who continues to place emphasis upon the value in community and locality, there are a steady stream of musicians emerging from the area.

Buy Here: https://www.dirtcrew.net/collections/single-eps/products/felix-leifur-in-general-ep

PREMIERE: Felix Leifur - Eyelids [Dirt Crew]

The stakes had been raised so damn high that his legs had begun to shake. As he watched the wheel spin he continued to count the rotations of the spin, praying and wishing that the star might land where his marker was at. The room had gone eerily quiet, or at least it seemed that way to him. He held tightly onto the green felt of the table beneath his fingertips trying not to blink. Soon the marker would drop and his night would end in one of two ways. 

Gary Gritness returns with a second edition of "The Sugar Cane Chronicles" for Hyperdub. He brings with him four heavy hitting funk cuts in his own peculiar fashion.

The Sugar Cane Chronicles Vol 2

PREMIERE: Gary Gritness - Countin' Up With Starr [Hypercolour]

The temperature was ferociously hot in the dark basement. Outside the sun was at its highest peak and the concrete was smouldering under the blistering rays. Underground, it was much the same bar the lack of light. This was by choice and not an accident. Nobody liked to dance in the eye of others judgement, hence the shadows were best for such fun. As the room begin to fill it was remarkable to watch the people shed their clothes, layer by layer they became more free. The sweat dripped from above. 

Daniel T steps up with two tracks for the fun loving Cosmic Pint Glass label. He is accompanied by Lauer and Jack Pattern who offer a set of spectacular alternatives to his own arrangements

CPG007

PREMIERE: Daniel T - Celsius (Lauer Remix) [Cosmic Pint Glass]

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.

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PREMIERE: roadman - The Wall [Tact]

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