@marlonhoffstadt is a rising star as both a DJ and producer, effortlessly joining the dots between classic rave and the future of techno. Taking a break from running his Retrograde label, Marlon has cooked up 'Observing The Known' for Ransom Note Records. Over three tracks of warm synths and bubbly acid, the EP sees Marlon reimagining house music for today’s dancefloor, taking the passion and energy of ‘80s Chicago and giving it the production heft of 2017 Berlin.

Order here: https://ransomnoterecords.bandcamp.com/album/observing-the-known

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Marlon Hoffstadt - Observing The Known [Ransom Note Records #10]

Midnight Themes and Retrograde Records' Marlon Hoffstadt dishes up a tasty 4 tracker for Ransom Note Records. Batavus is our pick for the premiere.

Pre-order your copy here: bit.ly/MarlonObserving
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Phonica Premiere: Marlon Hoffstadt - Batavus [RAN$OM NOTE RECORDS]

Fast rising talent Marlon Hoffstadt takes to Ransom Note Records with his 'Observing The Known' EP, featuring the acid house anthem 'Content Creator'.

Filled with deep acid stabs paired with soaring atmospherics, 'Content Creator' possesses a raw and gripping essence that will take dancefloors on a cosmic journey. Hoffstadt's developed an exceptional style over the course of his career and this new material showcases multiple sides of his musical persona. 

The 'Observing The Known' EP, which also includes three more originals and a remix by Scott Fraser, is set for release September 29.
Purchase here: https://ransomnoterecords.bandcamp.com/album/observing-the-known

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Premiere: Marlon Hoffstadt 'Content Creator'

Marlon Hoffstadt - 'Observing The Known' EP - out 13th October on Ransom Note Records

Pre-order on Bandcamp: http://bit.ly/2wBxbA2

"Should you be at a daytime pool party right now, this atmospheric piano house banger may do the trick" - Resident Advisor

Observing The Known

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RA New Tracks: Marlon Hoffstadt - Floating [Ransom Note Records]

Marlon Hoffstadt has cooked up Observing The Known EP for Ransom Note Records. Over three tracks of warm synths, bubbly acid and emotional chord progressions, the EP sees Marlon reimagining house music for today’s dancefloor, taking the passion and energy of ‘80s Chicago and giving it the production heft of 2017 Berlin.

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PREMIERE : Marlon Hoffstadt - ARP+ [Ransom Note Records]

It's finally here - @marlonhoffstadt's 'Observing The Known' is out tomorrow on Ransom Note Records. The rising star of house music, Marlon's new EP is being supported by the likes of Palms Trax, Honey Soundsystem and Prins Thomas.

Following premieres with Resident Advisor, Mixmag, Phonica and Délicieuse Musique, we're very happy to present the fifth and final track which is @scott-fraser's remix of 'ARP+'.

One half of London night Body Hammer and one half of the Crimes Of The Future label, Scott's fingerprints are all over UK underground dance music, and we're overjoyed to welcome him into the R$N Records fold. With remixes for Andrew Weatherall, Headman and Virgo Four under his belt, now Scott takes Marlon's classic techno track to darker lands, with snapping electro drums and seasick bass pressure ramping up the claustrophobia. We hear it's already been causing huge damage when dropped on dubplate at Body Hammer...

PREMIERE: Marlon Hoffstadt - ARP+ (Scott Fraser Sunrise Mix)

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