Out now on Constellation Tatsu: https://ctatsu.bandcamp.com/merch

Hoshina Anniversary is from Hachioji, westside of Tokyo. His new LP of fluid, experimental dance music draws upon his influences of jazz fusion, electronica, and Japanese heritage. HakkyouShisou translates to “going crazy”, which captures the intensity and movement of a rhythmic / club atmosphere. Crisp, minimalist beats and melodies build at an urgent velocity, while a smoky piano plinks out chords.

Hoshina Anniversary - Dakuten 濁点

For the next Viscera podcast we welcome Vyvyan!

Vyvyan is someone who works undetectable from the space station, with his unique mixes resonating with the likes of Feel My Bicep and Ransom Note. 

His sound focuses on creating a perfect atmosphere and energy, with his tracks often characterised by deep, driving basslines, intricate percussion, and lush synth textures. Vyvyan's sound has resulted in producing signature remixes for Psychemagik and Sound Du Jour, and tasteful releases for Bordello A Parigi and Me Me Me. If you don't know, get to know.

This month we invited Vyvyan to contribute to the series, which stays true to the game, flowing through an hour of dance-floor cuts, experimental rhythms and cosmic vibrations, the perfect start to your week.

Enjoy it.

@iamvyvyan

Photo credit - Sonder Studios

Vyvyan | 092

For our next mix of the series we're delighted to welcome Middlesbrough maestro of synth, REES.

As owner-proprietor of the fantastic Paradiso Records, REES is a modern day champion of the New Beat / Post-Italo sound.

An avid producer and digger, his sets often boast eclectic treasures from across the world; from Italo, Zouk and Arabic Disco to the depths of New Beat, Wave and Body Music; a sound well encapsulated in his 2022 release on the prolific Bordello A Parigi.

Enjoy the trip!

@reesuk

REES | 091

Welcome to the world's latest annual review. Every January Philipp asks friends from the UV environment what their favorite song of the previous year was. The result is once again a super listenable mix and a tribute to the music itself. Of course, the artists also announce their favorite track themselves. Enjoy!

@philipp-demankowski: Shoko Igarashi - Comfy Place
@a-w-1: Little Simz feat. Cleo Sol - Woman
@AcidAdams: Selofan - Auf Deiner Haut
@JohannesAlbert: Schmutz - Love Games (Biesmans Remix)
@Qnete: Subliminal - Bad Man
@mando_m_over: Danny Goliger & Nikki Nair - I Like Millions
@Herzel: Uabos - East Vision
@Iron-Curtis: Atlantic Brain - Olivetti Dreams (Prins Thomas Edit)
@resi-resom: Pj Bridger - Whitney Houston - Its Not Right But Its Ok (Pj Bridger Refix)
@CVBox: Aquarian - Mutations II: Delicious Intent 
@zirqule: Birds ov Paradise - Dionysus
@Scherbe: Ulla - For Your Love
@Sneakerdj: Zodiak - The Final Voice
@AlphonsineKoh:  Arca - Fireprayer (Blood of Aza Remix)
@Jacob-Stoy: Oxhy feat. Elysia Crampton - Psalms Of The Khori-Puma
@Conrad-Kaden: Die Sterne - Hallo Euphoria
@CarlSuspect: perila - Fallin Into Space
@Gotterkreis: Angelo Badalamenti - Into the Night

Uncanny Valley Radio with Philipp Demankowski

Tracklist

Uncanny Valley Radio 087 - Best of 2022

'Electro punk disco', what's not to like about that? This is the name that London duo Baba Ali coined to describe their electrifying sound which takes a little bit of all the things we love here at Ransom Note and stirs them up in a big old pot.

Comprised of American musician Baba Doherty and British guitarist Nik Balchin, the group blend elements of punk funk and electro with NYC disco and no wave, that's equal parts for the dance floor and for the stage, which they're no stranger to.

They've been touring up and down the country since their debut LP dropped in 2021 and they're showing no signs of stopping anytime soon. With the release of their sophomore album imminent - a debut on Memphis Industries called 'Laugh Like A Bomb' which has been on repeat on 6Music - they join The Go! Team on tour around the UK as of this weekend. But before that they'll be making a pitstop at our own R$N residency at The Social on 10th March for an intimate live set...

Ahead of the gig, we asked Baba to give us a flavour of all his influences, which he does in fine fashion with this mix of groovy, crunchy funk, punk, synth pop, new wave and electro... Perfect fodder for your thirsty Thursday.

Tickets for Baba Ali at The Social: https://ra.co/events/1662712

Baba Ali: The 'Shine A Light On' Mix

Reda Saiarh's music is a blend of the old and the new. The Belgium-born, Geneva-based producer caught the music bug initially through his Moroccan father whose record collection was a treasure trove of classic new beat sounds. 

It's this iconic Belgian era that motivates Reda's musical ventures, but he always brings his own modern twist to the table, which sees him throwing fresh electronic sounds into the mix. 

When he's not hunkering down in the studio, he's keeping the spirit alive musically and culturally at Canal 54, the cafe he runs alongside friends Sam and Yacine in the heart of the city. 

Now, we first cottoned onto him after the release of his debut EP, Let's Dance, for Afrobotic Musicology and knew we had to work with him some way, some how. And so we did on his sophomore EP, Comfort Zone. Released last month on our sub-label Human Endeavour, which followed his track contribution to the imprint's first VA compilation, the five tracks showcases his unique and forward-thinking approach to new beat.

Off the back of his release, we wanted to show you that he's not only a dab hand in the studio, but also behind the decks. Bringing you a dose of the sounds that inspire his own productions, Reda packs this hour mix full of 80s goodness, oddball disco, proto house, and of course a whole lotta glam new beat heat...

Reda Saiarh: The 'Shine A Light On' Mix

A renowned producer, visual artist and performer, Strapontin is not a man afraid of trying new things. Signed to the labels Optimo, Hard Fist, I’m A Cliché, Invisible Inc. or La Belle Records, the belgian artist has crafted his own musical style, located somewhere in an unknown land between post punk, tribal downtempo and dark disco. With heavy, sensual beats, other-worldly vocals and cavernous basslines, his view of music is adventurous and mindful with a taste of queerness. You probably have caught him lately remixing Karpov Not Kasparov, Vox Low or brilliantly editing bombs for I’m a Cliché. He’s also part of Poetic Punkers collective as a soundtrack composer and performer, a different point of view that has strongly influenced his singular and uncompromising music for years.



Strapontin @ Kiosk Radio 13.03.2023

A call from Turkey and the world to all music enthusiasts!

On February 6, 2023 Turkey and Syria were struck by two massive earthquakes (7,7 - 7,6 on the richter scale) in one day. The severity of the earthquake, the size of the area, the demographic and the large number of people being caught unprepared, combined with the harsh weather conditions, dramatically heightened the effects of this disaster. Since then a lot of local and global efforts have been put together to gather and transfer urgent help to the area, however these efforts are unfortunately inadequate in the face of the size of this catastrophic event. In a bid to help our country and its neighbours, Müstesna Records (TR) have decided to put together a relief compilation in collaboration with Ransom Note on their Dance Music From Planet Earth compilation label (UK).

As of now 48 artists from around the globe have contributed some of their beautiful work. The compilation will be released in two parts with the first part shared on Wednesday 1st March. 

released March 15, 2023

Jasmín - Antwerpen  
JD Twitch - Remember Brianna Ghey 
Jing Lekker - Whatever Swing 
Jtamul - Shopping Analogy  
Katerina - It's Been Rough Don't Give Up  
Khidja - We Jam 
 Kiara Scuro - Shy Love 
Konduku - Ince
 Mary Lake - Crazy Lace 
Mayo - City of Darkness 
Nene H - Kûn 
Nesa Azadikhah - Unexpected 
Odopt - Rescue Dogs
 Phaser Boys - My Mind
 PRZ - Metal
Que Sakamoto+NT - 鳩ポッポ Hatopoppo
 Reda Saiarh - Rare 80s 
Salih Topuz - Kundalini 
 semi - Dip
 Spekki Webu & Loek Freyy - Overflow
uase - Untitled
Una E11Even - Desert Duality  
Zillas On Acid - Eyes

Complied by Müstesna Records & Dance Music From Planet Earth (Ransom Note)
www.theransomnote.com

Cover Art by Berk Çakmakçı

Mastered by Salih Topuz except;
Ahu - Same Sky mixed & mastered by Harun İyicil
Granul - Remark mastered by Pleasuremodel
Günce Acı - Villanelle mastered by k-effect
Konduku- Ince mastered by Oberman
Una E11EVEN - Desert Duality mastered by Una Karabegovic

Turkish Text by Yiğit Karaahmet
Translation by Lal Avgen

PREVIEW: Turkey & Syria Earthquake Relief Comp. Vol​.​2

Deux heures entre techno et electro avec Sam Berdah, co-fondateur du label Days Of Being Wild.

Days Of Being Wild Radio Show - Avril 2023

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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.

With love until the grave.