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Keep Tempo is a mysterious band with a love for 80s electronics and new wave. They float between gummy bass and analogue synths and hark back to a time when there was more artistry and musicality in the electronic scene. The lyrics bring another dreamy aspect full of hope and represent a freedom of expression that is all too rare while celebrating everyone for whoever they want to be.  

The opener of Keep Tempo’s two-tracker, 'I See You In The Movie With The Ghost’, is a brilliantly dreamy bit of electro driven by a sharp bassline. The vocals add layers of emotion as the slithering synths bring an air of cool, and distant pads add cosmic energy.  The superb remix from analogue-loving deep house head Deep88 brings more tape delay, lush vocal stabs and dubbed-out vocals that carry you away on a sublime groove. 

'Lost Control' is an uptempo party pumper with rolling drums that encourage you to let loose. New wave spirit and post-punk energy define the tight, snappy grooves and ensure plenty of fun on the 'floor as the deadpan vocals add another layer of intrigue.

I See You In The Movie With The Ghost / I Lost Control

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PREMIERE: Keep Tempo-  I See You In The Movie With The Ghost

Human

Jacob Mikesh Filburt - At the Ranch (Lauer Remix)[Permanent Vacation]

NAMAQUÉ (Long Play)

Buy on Bandcamp

M.I.A remix by MAKO

RW_01 Marcello Giordani "OH! Superman (Disco Spacer Mix)"

Music must be free. Freedom in music is often suppressed by lack of, or by obstacles for creativity, which stops forward progression. The development that Fontän’s songs have gone through, reaching this EP is unexpected and surprising but still, the bodies and characters of the original songs are intact and recrafted with fingerspitzengefühle. From the core of Fontän’s psychedelic and dreamy music, the artists involved on this release have hit cuts and chips off like Cro-Magnon people creating specific tools. Tools with the power to blow holes open in the listeners mind. 
Fontän’s music has fascinated and captured a choosy audience for over a decade now, and many are those who have, or have wanted to remix their material. This time, in the shape of an ambitious 12” EP, various artists’ love for the band’s music shines brightly: The Covenanza Remixes  is released on Höga Nord Rekords and is strictly limited to 300 physical copies. The record comes out by reason of Fontän’s gig on Andrew Weatherall’s prestigious festival “Covenanza” in September this year (2017). 
Fontän have had the honour to be remixed by some of the most interesting names in electronic music: Red Axes, Timothy J. Fairplay, Khidja, Mythologen and Pardon Moi give their take on tracks from the duo’s latest release Fontän (Höga Nord Rekords, 2017). The music moves in the landscapes of Leftfield, Techno, House and New Wave.
The evolution of Fontän continues from the cold and barren landscapes of the Swedish west coast, through some of the deepest cave like studios in Europe, out on to the continental club scene.
I'm very happy to present to you today the premiere of a remix from one of my favorite producers - Timothy J Fairplay. Enjoy

Fontän - The Convenanza Remixes (12")

A1.  Sen Sen No Sen (Red Axes Remix)
A2. Mangsebung (Timothy J. Fairplay Remix)
B1.  Gangri (Khidja Remix)
B2. Bardo (Mythologen Remix)
B3. Shadows (Pardon Moi Remix) 

LINKS:
https://soundcloud.com/fontan_se
https://www.facebook.com/fntn1/?fref=ts

https://soundcloud.com/timothy-j-fairplay
https://www.facebook.com/timothy.j.fairplay?fref=ts

https://soundcloud.com/hoga-nord-rekords
https://www.facebook.com/hoganordrekords/?fref=ts

300 copies on black vinyl. Comes in printed disco sleeves. 
Pre-orders taken at shop.hoganord.com

PREMIERE | Fontän - Mangsebung (Timothy J. Fairplay Remix) [Höga Nord Rekords] 2017

Available now: https://KompaktRecords.lnk.to/CeolSD

JOHN TEJADA (@paletterecordings) carries a reputation as one of North America’s most prolific electronic music producers for good reasons: maintaining a steady stream of releases on iconic underground labels as diverse as 7th City, Plug Research, Tigersushi, Playhouse, Areal, Pokerflat Recordings or his own Palette imprint for more than two decades is one, the unabated high quality of his output another. Classic tunes such as “Timebomb”, “Mono On Mono”, “The End Of It All” or “Music For Doubles” prevail in Tejada’s coveted portfolio, indicating an artist seriously committed to his craft. A member of the Kompakt family since the 2011 full-length “Parabolas”, Tejada has continued to fill the crates of demanding selectors worldwide with two more Kompakt albums (2012’s “The Predicting Machine” and 2015’s “Signs Under Test”) and much-acclaimed EPs such as “Lakewood Drive” from 2016. From the carefully sized floor stomp of the title track CEOL to the snappy momentum of PRELUDE TO MADNESS and AISLING’s impressionist, melodic grooves, his latest 12” outing further hones an already unimitable sense for balance between driving techno beats and soulful house synths, crisp production and dreamy, hypnotic textures.

Buy/Stream

John Tejada - Prelude To Madness

Sunrise

There was a sweet sound which lingered in the pool hall, it was not the usual sound of Friday night violence and trouble from the boys but a bittersweet groove which poured through the speakers. One by one the players began to take note and decided to stop for a second. The green felt of each table was illuminated by the glow of a faint, dim light. It was as if they glowed a fluorescent green radiance set for the discotheque. The players moved into the centre of the room and listened carefully, it was time to move and dance. 

Sharif Laffrey knows the deal. A veteran producer with a penchant for house music of the highest quality, he returns once again with an extended cut of acid laden beats and breaks. All with a catchy sample.

Special Forces - SF-1  'Dance And Dance'

PREMIERE: Sharif Laffrey - And Dance [Special Forces]

Tim Paris - Versions EP - MEANT028
Incl. Cosmo Vitelli, SONNS remixes.

Order the 12" Vinyl here:
www.yoyaku.io/release/tim_paris_…versions_meant028/
www.juno.co.uk/products/tim-pari…rsions/694966-01/
www.decks.de/track/tim_paris-versions_ep/ccx-dk
www.deejay.de/TIM_PARIS_VERSIONS…T028_Vinyl__321896

Digital Version Available on MEANT's Bandcamp:
meantrecords.bandcamp.com

And on all the streaming platforms:
bfan.link/versions-2

Tracklist:
A1 / 01 - Tim Paris - Version A ft. Telemark (Original Mix)
A2 / 02 - Tim Paris - Version A ft. Telemark (Cosmo Vitelli Remix)
B1 / 03 - Tim Paris - Version B ft. Sex Judas (Original Mix)
B2 / 04 - Tim Paris - Version B ft. Sex Judas (SONNS Remix)
05 - Tim Paris - Version C (Original Mix)

Already Played and/or Supported by:
PBR Streetgang, Erol Alkan, Italo Brutalo, Club Bizarre, Idjut Boys, Chida, Ivan Smagghe, Red Axes, Timothy J. Fairplay, I-Robots, Heretic, Did Virgo, My Favorite Robot, Perel, Horse Meat Disco, Daniele Baldelli, Plaisir de France, Arnaud Rebotini, Fairmont, Kink, Juan Soto, Alexander Robotnik, Max Pask, Villanova, Johnson, Gameboyz, Pin Up Club, Sinchi, Matt Walsh, Bufi, Pulp Disco and the Outcasts, Duncan Gray, Craig Bratley, Guido Le Saint, Fredeunthal, Justin Robertson, Yan Wagner, Marvin & Guy, Moralez, Jonathan Kusuma, Battant, Chloe, Curses, Inigo Vontier, Jennifer Cardini, Massimiliano Pagliara, Headman, SHMLSS, Scratch Massive, Damon Jee, Id!r, Tronik Youth, Rework, Golden Bug...

B1_TimParis - Version B ft. Sex Judas (Original Mix) - MEANT028

JUNO REVIEW: Fresh from delivering a suitably intoxicating chunk of feverish tribal techno on their own Belly Dance Services stable, Hanzo & Yaman bring their trademark brand of percussive dance music to Tom Tom Disco. Title track "Tropicalas" is notably different to its predecessor, with the pair layering up wonky chants and South American style percussion over a looped synth bassline. It's hugely endearing and celebratory all told, and comes backed with two bonus cuts: the hypnotic ethno-techno throb of "Titaporn" and the quirky nu-disco/percussive house bounce of "Hola Hola". Of the trio of accompamying remixes, we're particularly enjoying the loose, acid-flecked breakbeat shuffle of Lily Haz's rework of "Titaporn" and Tony Disco's exotic, Middle Eastern disco revision of "Tropicala".

03 Hanzo & Yaman - Hola Hola

Kiev is one of the oldest cities in the world. The city has gone from periods of greatness to periods of darkness which incidentally 
could be a similar way to describe this new ep by Kiev resident ID UA.
The title of the EP seems to have a fun connotation at first glance but don't be fooled by this, the moods are quite different and
change rapidly in this one.
Thomass Jackson then brings a squeaky acidic bassline to his remix of the title track which will surely be a perfect party starter.
Welcome to Kiev. Welcome to ID UA's world.

https://soundcloud.com/id_ua
https://soundcloud.com/thomassjackson
https://soundcloud.com/calypsorecs

Pre-order

PRÈMIÉRE: ID UA - "Baile" (Thomass Jackson Remix)[Calypso Records]

Phil Peskett and Jamie Tolley aka Blavatsky & Tolley are about to release their first track on their record label – the track is River Inside, the label is Evil Plans records. The release date is 9 October, presale on 18 September 2020. 

This is not an ordinary artist collaboration, these guys have history – as close as brothers.

Jamie was first introduced to Phil in the early 90s, at the time Jamie held a residency at Club UK and Phil was firmly placed on the band circuit, but it was electronic music that brought them together. Via a group of mutual friends, Jamie first encountered Phil in a South East London loft studio, this was Phil’s loft and the start of a beautiful friendship. According to Jamie, Phil was a ‘larger than life’ character and the pair instantly bonded. Hanging out and enjoying music together became a regular pastime. Jamie loved Phil’s style, but at the time they were experimenting with sound and did not even think to release anything.

Fast forward three decades, and Blavatsky & Tolley are on it. Phil’s blues/rock band have separated, Jamie’s weekly electronic music radio show is established with a regular following and the time is right – everything happens for a reason. Phil got back the taste for electronic music, he always loved what Jamie played on the show and became inspired to collaborate and create with him. Over the New Year from 2019/2020 the guys spent nearly three days straight in the studio, the music flowed and River Inside was born. 

In terms of what the tracks means to him, in Jamie’s own words – ‘River Inside, it’s a journey … a twister of a tune. I’m a river inside, that’s how you feel when you’re on the dancefloor where nothing else matters as the music runs through you. It’s a great feeling and that is a river inside you.’ 

Phil’s musical background as a vocalist and harmonicist combined with Jamie’s nous for electronic music and exposure to constantly new material from showcasing international artists on a weekly basis makes for creative brilliance – Blavatsky & Tolley.

The initial plan for the label Evil Plans records was to debut and release Blavatsky & Tolley’s music, but knowing these guys this is just the beginning of something truly mind-blowing, and much bigger than that. River Inside comes with two fantastic remixes by Al Mackenzie’s Retroforward and BTCOP, two completely different takes and equally as breath-taking as the original. Rich Lane from Cotton Bud did a superb job on the mastering of all three – a great collaborative effort on this super EP. This has been a long time coming, watch this space …

Juno

Blavatsky & Tolley - River Inside [Evil Plans]

@VonParty - Ritmo

Remix by Tyu (@theroommatesweb)

Label - Party Central (Sub label of @MultiCulti)

Release Date - 24/09/20

♫ Info + Buy ♫  - https://www.sinchi-collective.com/thomas-von-party-ritmo-tyu-remix/

Ritmo [PC012]

♫ Info + Buy ♫

PREMIERE – Thomas Von Party – Ritmo (Tyu Bronceado Remix) ( Party Central)

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: Sharif Laffrey - And Dance [Special Forces]

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