Fresh af. That little acid wobble is a nice touch

Manchester band RSL reform and release their award-winning vinyl album ‘Every Preston Guild’ digitally for the first time! RSL got together 20 years ago and was founded by bassist Joe Botham, keys player Martin Almond and drummer Chas Morrison, after meeting mid-90s during the explosion of house, hip hop, and drum & bass. Despite spending most of their time locked away in a studio, they dipped into the eclectic club life of post-indie Manchester. Both Joe and Martin studied music and orchestration at Salford University while Chas’ musical career started early, signing to Tony Wilson’s Factory Records. The music they created was something you would more likely expect to hear coming out of Southern Spain or Spanish Harlem, combining jazz sensibilities with uplifting driving beats, heavy percussion, soaring vocals, dark brass, and touches of deep flamenco brought together with classic vintage production. 
Fast forward to 2023, RSL digitally release their 2003 album – only ever out on vinyl before - that includes the spiritual house anthem ‘Wesley Music’ on its 20th Anniversary. The track was voted ‘Track of The Year’ by listeners of Gilles Peterson's 2003 Worldwide Show on Radio 1. The followup single ‘The Mast’ was also an underground hit, being licensed around the world for multiple compilations, including Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide series, Village Records and Dave Lee’s - In the House.
On Friday 14th July - ahead of the full digital album release on 4th August - the band will make the single ‘The Mast’available to stream and download. The single will be released exclusively on Bandcamp as a remix package, with all its component parts provided. Fans or producers alike will be able to download and remix or re-edit the track as they wish, whether that be for fun, or as a DJ tool. In addition, the original 8piece line-up is playing at We Out Here Festival, Blues Kitchen, Manchester, and the Jazz café.  Finally, back in time some hefty remixes were done of ‘The Mast’ and‘Wesley Music’ by the mighty King Britt & Danny Krivit. We have included them in your promo package!

Every Preston Guild

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PREMIERE : RSL - The Magic of Spain

Birmingham-based artist Emily Jones, also known as Echo Juliet, releases her debut mini-album “Abandon Reality” on October 27th through her label, Invisible IDs.

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Invisible IDs, a mystery to decode, Echo Juliet, with a Red Sun she rode, Through the cosmos, where the music flowed, A whimsical journey, down a creative road.

Invisible IDs, their secrets well-kept, Echo Juliet, never ceased to be adept, With beats and rhythms, she happily leapt, In a world of sound, where dreams were swept.

Red Sun painted skies in hues so bold, Echo Juliet’s melodies, a story to be told, Invisible IDs’ magic, a treasure to behold, A surreal symphony, in this tale of old.
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Raised in Essex, Jones she transitioned from her classical training into the world of the electronic.  A journey, marked by self-doubt, led her to DJing and music production. “Abandon Reality” reflects her escape from societal issues, with tracks like “Red Sun” inspired by her childhood and concerns about climate change.

@echoojuliet @invisible-ids

Red Sun

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PREMIERE: Echo Juliet - Red Sun [Invisible IDs]

Alan Strani, in a tux so fancy, Danced the Apocalypso, feeling so chancy…

With I:Cube Remix, the rhythm did enhance, see,
In Bordello A Parigi, where dreams run free.

He twirled and he swirled, his moves so bizarre, Apocalypso madness, like a shooting star, I:Cube’s beats, like a wild electric guitar, In Bordello A Parigi, where no rules are.

The night went on, a surreal cabaret, Alan Strani’s dance, a wild display, Apocalypso and I:Cube’s sway, In Bordello A Parigi, where we all stray.
 
Alan Strani returns to Bordello with a remix package of his album title track ‘Apocalypso’ featuring I:Cube – which we’re premiering here + Lauer, In Flagranti and himself on remix duties.

@bordelloaparigi

PREMIERE: Alan Strani - Apocalypso (I:Cube Remix)Bordello A Parigi

Midnight Savari - Strange Coincidences EP

BUY/PRE-ORDER LINK: https://midnightsavari.bandcamp.com/album/strange-coincidences-ep
Label: Akamady Records (@akamady-records)
www.instagram.com/akamady_records/

Midnight Savari: @midnightsavari

https://www.instagram.com/midnightsavari/


Midnight Savari returns with his third release on Jakarta's Akamady Records, run by KOMODO @komodo-jkt. The EP starts off with Strange Coincidences, a deep space arpeggiated disco tune, a nod to disco heads out there. Best served eyes-closed, heart-open, and feet ready to dance your troubles away. Psychic Tower, an alchemical endeavor to convert symbols and lines from the ancient "I Ching" into a corresponding musical theme. The track introduces the transcendental Sundanese "karinding" jaw-harp intermingled with a classic acid line. Lastly, Zoo Keeper is a 105-bpm swung oldschool hip-hop beat with trippy breaks, rolling basslines, imaginary zoo animals, more karinding, and topped with some tripped-out vocals from your local zoo guide.

Strange Coincidences EP [AR-026]

PREMIERE - Midnight Savari - Strange Coincidences

The road was long and winding, they watched as it disappeared into the distance as it met the horizon. There was no turning back now, they could only drive forwards into the dust.

The desert was scarce and a dense, cloudy orange. Nothing lived out here for it was wild and rugged, hot and bothersome.

Occasionally the breeze would blow softly, it was a modest relief against the abrasive heat which burnt the skin and ignited the senses in the worst of ways.

They would have to go all the way – they knew this now. It was only time which would tell if they might make the end of the road.

Squidgenini releases a new EP on Beats of No Nation featuring a number of reworks and versions. Each take is unique and makes this a well rounded record which will do wonders in a variety of sets. We expect this one to be guarded closely and played lots.

PREMIERE: Squidgenini - All The Way (Charlie Hill's Slow Dance Mix) [Beats of No Nation]

There's just something about acid... perhaps it's the microtones. Frequencies that lay buried in traditional Western scales are pulled from their slumber and tossed to the sky. 

The "All The Way" EP came to life back in 2019 after an impulse purchase of a Roland 303 clone. What started as an ambient B-side evolved into an organic, soulful expression, radiating hope for the future. To round off this release, fellow Meeanjin/Brisbane creatives David Versace and Charlie Hill contributed two remixes along with Squid's ‘Dreamspace Mix', bringing the EP to a grand total of five unique tracks, each tracing back to the same origin.

Instagram - @squidgenini @beatsofnonation

Soundcloud :
soundcloud.com/beatsofnonationradio soundcloud.com/squidgenini

PREMIERE : Squidgenini - All The Way (Squid's Dreamspace Mix)

The evening was hot as the cars whizzed by quickly on the boulevard – the last of the sun worshippers could be seen bathing on the sand. In the distance the sky was a faint glowing pink, the light was thin. Headlights flickered and flashed as cars whizzed up and down the stretch by the seafront, tall buildings were like dark shadows overlooking it all from behind.

Occasionally there was a shout or a scream from one of the neighbourhood bars or bodegas, people had gathered in the warmth of the evening to take in the dying embers of the summer. It was sticky and humid out though, so they sat beneath fans sipping cold drinks to keep cool.

He sat waiting by the side of the road for his ride. It had been a bittersweet day – long and hot. Then, like a blazing hurricane whizzed past his ride, window down his girl shouted to him from the passenger side. He smiled with a wink.

‘Hola Papi…’ she screamed.

Hugo Mari is set to release a new single, a sun kissed house track with a deep groove and sexy sensibilities. This one is for the hot and humid dancefloors – wherever they might be found.

Hola Papi

PREMIERE: Hugo Mari - Hola Papi [High Praise]

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🔊 https://youtu.be/jPKtsuey4Ng

Tokyo based Yuto Takei's latest work is an assortment of numbers that represents fairly well his versatility as a music maker. His capability of painting afterglow soundscapes with a cinematic approach is counterpoised by an almost obsessive interest in percussive experiments. The sparse presence of subtle natural field recordings together with vast open sonic spaces is recurrently sustained by repetitive semi-artificial and frantic cosmic repetitions. Comes with a riso-printed insert, handstamped innersleeve, and a label sticker.

Tracklist: 

A1 - Tinu
A2 - Water Index 92
A3 - Usual Nikko
B1 - EV22
B2 - From Outer 273
B3 - Balabadur

PREMIERE: Yuto Takei - From Outer 273 [Paesaggi Records]

🩸 Hidden in the depths of Dracula's Transylvanian castle lay a sinister secret: a collection of rare vinyl records untouched by human hands for centuries. Dracula, the feared vampire lord, had amassed these records that mirrored his sinister persona. As an intrepid explorer dared to unveil the cursed treasure, eerie echoes filled the air. The vinyl's grooves spun, and a haunting symphony of classical and electronic compositions revealed Dracula's essence—a tale of dark desires and eternal melancholy. 

⚰️ Each record unearthed another chapter of the Count's tragic history. The castle came alive with spectral vitality, a chilling reminder that some secrets are best left untouched, even when hidden in the dark recesses of a vampire's vinyl collection.

A big welcome and congrats to YPS for his first official edit release ever and the first of many on Fauve Records!

Angel Of Darkness (RFX Edit)

Kindimmer - Fathers Without Fathers
BUY LINK: https://kindimmer.bandcamp.com/album/fathers-without-fathers
Label: Omena (https://soundcloud.com/omena-records)
https://www.instagram.com/omenarecords/
Kindimmer (https://soundcloud.com/kindimmer)
https://www.instagram.com/kindimmer/

Kindimmer debuts on Omena with a brilliant EP that combines his original take on music, both futuristic and true to the art of dance, it's done by a producer that clearly enjoys the concept of thinking outside the box when composing music.

The title track Fathers Without Fathers has both elements of garage and bass juiced to the max with dancefloor energy. Futurama is sundrenched with strings and clever sound design that evolves into a soundtrack anthem. Last but not least is Spotless, sounding like the classic Kindimmer we all know, keeping things minimalistic, melodic and with a steady groove.

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PREMIERE : Kindimmer - Fathers Without Fathers

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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: Squidgenini - All The Way (Charlie Hill's Slow Dance Mix) [Beats of No Nation]

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