It was about time they laid all their cards on the table; no more secrets, no more excuses and definitely no more sneaking around. How they'd not been found out yet was something of a miracle - there were many times the game had nearly been up, but somehow the truth had never come out. If they'd been honest from the outset, things could have been different, but sometimes putting your feelings out there, naked and bare, was more frightening than the repercussions. 

There's certain DJs that you can trust will curate a top drawer record label. With Bristol mainstay Danielle and her freshly minted Soft Raw imprint, we're definitely in safe hands. An extension of her own tastes as a DJ, the label will explore the contrast between soft and raw textures, casting a net far and wide to catch everything from abstract rhythms to technoid experiments and weighty sub-heavy sonics, whilst seeking to platform new producers who are carving out a singular sound. The first comes from Sam Black, better known as Slacker, who sets the tone in fine style with a collection of moody, rumbling cuts that lean heavily into jungle and half-time DnB.

PREMIERE: Slacker - Lay It Bare [Soft Raw]

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Luka Jukić is deeply involved in Belgrade's electronic music scene. He is a passionate DJ who shares his enthusiasm across the dance floors of major local venues. One of his notable projects, МАГЛА, focuses on bringing authentic techno to the city. Luka's ardor and dedication to DJing captivate those around him and enrich Belgrade's cultural offerings.

Bookings: r.opsbooking@gmail.com
Tunes: rizlaopsdubs@gmail.com

FUTURE

PAST
01.05.25 - Awkward Social Club // May Day Rave, Fitzroy Berlin
29.03.25 - Rhythms Of Resistance, The Cause, London
07.03.25 - Planet Wax, Random Selects, London
30.01.25 - CTM Festival, Saulė Berlin
30.11.24 - Fortune of War, Brighton
16.11.24 - Plantroom b2b in.flux, London
31.08.24 - The Cause, London
14.06.24 - Zirka, Munich
08.06.24 - AOK, Bristol
23.05.24 - Giri, Berlin
17.04.24 - Refuge, Voitax Showcase
02.03.24 - Infame Festival, Brno 
17.02.24 - Basilica x Shawn Cartier @ The AAJA Basement, London
05.07.23 - Vaditim, Berlin 
25.06.23 - fkk, Berlin
18.05.23 - W133 Takeover, Coppi, Berlin 
29.04.23 - Breakfast, Munich
07.04.23 - Kwia, Berlin
22.03.23 - 1BTN, Brighton
24.02.2023 - Sound Over Seas @ Secret Location, Berlin
17.02.2023 - Backsteinboot, Berlin
29.12.2022 - Arch1, London
30.04.2022 - Tresor, Berln
02.08.2021 - Hor, Berlin
23.02.2020 - B:Lok @ Volks, Brighton
21.02.2020 - Donkline @ Volks, Brighton
18.01.2020 - LO RES XII @ Resonance, Montreal
15.12.2019 - Plaza @ Mono, Brighton
30.11.2019 - Kitchen Bell @ Presuming Eds, Brighton

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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