In her opinion, her imagination was her greatest asset. Not that others were a party to that. No matter how mundane the task at hand, her mind could take her to places that reality could never dream of; it opened up new worlds and opportunities, it let her escape to other dimensions. It was the one thing she felt totally in control of, she was the master of her own fate, something that often felt out of reach in the real world.

Vief Records are using the power of music to raise money and awareness for great causes. The label launched in August last year with a split EP from Useful Council and Citizen which they coincided with an appeal to help support NHS nurses in their fight for fair pay. For their second outing, a sprawling 17-track compilation, they're fighting for another important cause: All proceeds from the release will be donated to Refugee Action, a charity that aims to build safe, happy and meaningful lives for refugees in the UK.

Not only is their mission an incredible one, so are the sounds that make up the record. Featuring music from Sentient, FAFF, Izzy Locke, Silverback and more, it touches on all corners of the club spectrum from breakbeat, jungle and UK bass to acid, electro and techno.

PREMIERE: Sentient - Imagine Yourself [Vief Records]

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MAAKS (Max) is an electronic DJ hailing from the small island of Malta. He's fueled by a deep passion for fast-paced beats and delivering high-energy performances.

Skillfully, he fuses diverse sub-genres of electronic music, fashioning a unique sound that keeps his audience on their toes. 

Though relatively new to the techno scene, MAAKS has been gracing local clubs and events since 2016 (formerly performing under the alias Max Messina). He's rapidly ascending as a star in the world of swift electronic music.

With commitment to his craft and a genuine desire to share his music, keep an eye on MAAKS as he charges into the scene ⚡

Esok (eh-sok).

I started making music after discovering Music 2000 on Playstation and it became my favorite hobby until now.

keepin it fruity 

07.06.25//OGESO//b2b ASRT
28.12.24//b2b fergio//xmas destruction
15.11.24//JAZ HRO//Friekout
21.06.24//fete de la Warmbad//HRO
18.05.24//OGS//b2b ma10s//OGESO
28.12.23//OGS //b2b Franka//x-mas destruction
10.11.23//b2b fergio armani//Chimaera Danke
25.06.23//b2b Franka//Chimaera Festival
01.04.23//JAZ HRO//friekout
11.03.23//JAZ HRO//chimaera x ogeso
28.12.22//OGS//x-mas destruction
08.10.22// AJZ NB//afterklo party
11.09.22//DMD//festival

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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2025:
20.04-Drugi Dom/Gdynia
21.02-Drugi Dom/Gdynia

2024:
28.12-Drugi Dom/Gdynia
07.12-Plenum Space/Ulica Elektryków/Gdańsk
23.11-Teatr Boto/Sopot
02.11-Drugi Dom/Gdynia
11.10-Drugi Dom/Gdynia
21.09-W4/Ulica Elektryków/Gdańsk
27.07-Plenum Space/Ulica Elektryków/Gdańsk
25.07-Crackhouse/Gdańsk
06.07-Svera/Gdynia
22.06-Drugi Dom/Gdynia
15.06-Plenum Space/Ulica Elektryków/Gdańsk 
24.05-Drugi Dom/Gdynia
03.05-Plenum Space/Ulica Elektryków/Gdańsk
02.03-Drugi Dom/Gdynia

2023:
23.12-Szpitalna1/Kraków
07.10-EuropaEntertainment/Secret Location
22.09-Crackhouse/Gdańsk
11.08-Ulica Elektryków/Gdańsk
24.06-Drugi Dom/Gdynia

Velvo | Joselito Prado
bsb, df, br

Velvo é a alcunha criada para levar a autoria dos projetos relacionados à música eletrônica. Pesquisa voltada a electro, disco e outras searas. Texturas atmosféricas e referências a campos fora da eletrônica. 
Velvo é residente da Veneno.live com sets/pesquisas de campos esquecidos da música eletrônica mensalmente.