R$N Premieres: August 2016

Jonnie SDA was a rogue, a vagabond, a troublemaker. He carried those letters with him as a reminder of his military past and with time they had become his calling card. His appearance was scruffy, his face askew, eyes wild, blazing with the malice of a battlefield left behind. He had always wanted to rebel, now would begin his reign of chaos. Jonnie SDA was in town, and he was sure as hell, here to stay. 

Up next on Comeme is the much loved Christian S. Originating from Cologne he has gone on to become widely respected having held down residencies at the likes of Salon Des Amateurs and beyond. He returns with his EP titled 'Six Million Bassdrums Later'.

Six Million Bassdrums Later

PREMIERE: Christian S - Jonnie SDA [Comeme]

The rattle of metal echoed furiously down the tunnel. the subway car continued to roll through the dirt darkness, a soft light illuminating the train tracks on a winter night. The Drome network has insured that all of these tunnels were built with watertight intricacy and immaculate detail, but that was many years gone by now. Who knew how safe the lines were now...

Chicago's influence on music has defined a generation. House might not exist but for the jackin' clubs of the eighties. Little remains as a testamanet, however, Jack The Mack 3 offers an insight into days gone by.

PREMIERE: Unknown Artist - Drome [Unknown Chicago]

And the loop goes on and on and on. Four times, until the end. The wheel would continue to spin, the planet would continue to turn and the sun would set upon this day once more. This relaxation would never be found once more, they were lost, deep within the comfort zone. 

Second Hand Fun is a new label which appear to have hit the ground running. Split between Montreal and Berlin their first release comes from Comfort Zone with an EP named 'The Function'. 

PREMIERE: Comfort Zone - Loop 04 [Second Hand Fun]

I was looking for a place to dance in the dark. A smoke filled room with a rumbling system and an ambience of excess. I asked them to bring me down to the spot, but it was not what I had expected at all. The red walls lined the room with a deathly glow, the black mist prevented my sight, I was disorientated and lost. This was not my idea of fun and I wished I had not asked them to bring me down. 

Tuff City Kids are on triumphant form as they remix M Wylde on Cultures Of Soul. When this one landed in our inbox we knew we were on a to a winner straight from the off: a winning combination. They edit the track into a high energy melodic dancefloor escapade. 

PREMIERE: M Wylde - Bring Me Down (Tuff City Kids Disco Dub)[Cultures Of Soul]

The caves of Botuto loomed ominously above the sea, their black, murky depths swallowed up the water and sight was lost amidst the darkness. The waves roared coarsely in his ears as they clattered against the rugged cliff face, this was unchartered territory, no human had ever entered the Botuto. They would soon find out how deep the rabbit hole beneath the water would go. 

'Schaum' is the latest release to emerge from the Faitiche records camp. It sees masayoshi Fujita and Jan Jelinke get weird and wonderful across a sprawling assortment of music which comes in at just under an hour.

Schaum

PREMIERE: Masayoshi Fujita & Jan Jelinek - Botuto [Faitiche]

The days had grown long and tiresome, there was little light in the place in which he sat. Four walls surrounded his very being, he had not known he would miss her as much as this once she had gone. Now there was little left to do but brush the tears from his eyes, dive, dance and enter the abyss of a new and wonderful world. Only, without her. 

Folamour steps up to deliver a five track EP for the newly formed imprint Noire & Blanche. He blends emotive melodic twists with percussion and club sensibilities.

PREMIERE: Folamour - You Never Told Me I'll Miss U That Much [Noire & Blanche]

The issue had been forced, the cards were laid bare upon the table. They knew what they must do. The vanishing twin had left their family broken, however, the time had come to strike back and find the culprits at hand. Their small village had lived through wars, peace, and natural disaster, the wooden huts sat promptly on the hillside. Now, into the jungle they must go, to find their long lost brother, their long lost twin.

Soundway Records continue to uphold a reputation of excellence as they deliver music of superb quality time and time again. This time they have placed their faith in the recently formed group Vanishing Twin who blend traditions of English Pop alongside arkestral and world influences, a winning combination. Here is an exclusive premiere of  'Vanishing Twin Syndrome'.

PREMIERE: Vanishing Twin - Vanishing Twin Syndrome [Soundway]

Buried deep beneath the castle was their only way out of the maze. Outside they could hear the tropical birds of the wilderness calling them, but they had yet to determine a way to break free to the jungle. The escape hatch would provide their only means of access to the greenery of the forest floor and the place of paradise. 

Seahawks are pretty freakin' balearic. I mean, their name is balearic, they sound balearic and the music they make is sure as hell balearic. Lush, peaceful and warm, their new release on Ocean Moon leaves us longing for sunnier climates.

Escape Hatch

PREMIERE: Seahawks - Escape Hatch [Ocean Moon]

His apartment sat overlooking the busy high street. A glow from the lamp was the only light turned on. He watched out upon the lonely city as another day dawned. The blue dusk illuminated the morning and the world would soon rise awake. He however, would remain watching, another lonely man without a place. 

In Any Case are about to release a five track EP from an assortment of producers. The record incorporates a range of sounds and expressions spanning house, disco and hip hop.

PREMIERE: Martin Hayes - Another Lonely Man [In Any Case]

Four. It's a powerful little number. Four chambers of the heart, four horsemen of the Apocalypse, four points of the compass, four kickdrums to the bar. And now the number of instalments in Permanent Vacation's compilation series, the latest of which features exclusive tracks from the likes of Young Marco, Man Power and Benedikt Frey.

Permanent Vacation 4 is "dedicated to the more beachy side of the dance floor", and we're premiering Alex Burkat's 'Brooklyn Bridge', one of the standout tracks. The New York-via-Philly producer - who's released on imprints such as Mister Saturday Night and 100% Silk - certainly feels right at home here with this dreamy house offering.

The curtain is drawn back to the sound of gentle harps, before the track kicks off properly with punchy drums and an effortlessly bouncy bassline. But the star is Burkat's incredible melodic touch, with a whole series of juicy synth lines competing for your attention.

Permanent Vacation: 4

PREMIERE: Alex Burkat - Brooklyn Bridge [Permanent Vacation]

The routine was tiresome and tedious but the repetition helped to soothe his soul. Round in circles he would go, cleaning every inch until the surfaces shone spotless and gold. Everything must remain fresh in his place of rest, glossy and golden. He moved through the rooms of the large empty house, stuck in a perpetual cleaning loop. 

Cleanser is about to release an LP for the Seattle based Motor Records. Titled "Violence Is A Dream" the release features ten tracks of heavy hitting, wonky electronics.

PREMIERE: Cleanser - Cleaning Loop [Motor]

'Easy By Easy' was his nickname. He hadn't chosen it, it had been given to him following years spent drifting the highways of west coast America. A drifter by nature he had always enjoyed life on the road, movement and progression was everything to him. Even if it had landed him in some tricky situations over the years. Trouble seemed to follow him around, he didn't seek it but it always remained a risk. A burden which played heavy on the back of his mind at times. Easy come, easy go. 

The LA based record label Into The Woods has a penchant for the odd and the obscure. Their latest release comes in the form of an EP from Maheras who from a sci fi inspired session creates distorted acid, house and techno.

ITWS002 - E.B.E. EP

PREMIERE: Maheras - E.B.E. [Into The Woods]

There was nothing but dust and rock back in those days: the grass had yet to grow and the plains lay bare. In the beginning there was very little to live for, not like now. Those days were but a distant memory now, a reflection of the past and times of desparation.Now they lived prosperously and fruitfully, the day was theirs to cease and the struggle was no more. 

Alma Negra are quickly becoming one of our favourite collaborative groups. They incorporate musical oddities, worldly sounds, percussion and blend it amongst nostalgic elements of folk and sounds from far away. 

Mehmet Aslan & Dario Rohrbach / Alma Negra - Gazel EP

PREMIERE: Alma Negra - In The Beginning [Fleeting Wax]

There are many moments which can be recalled from the days of summer past. The dying embers of the sun would soon leave this place but for now they would dance in the golden glow beneath the trees. A roar would erupt from a small crowd as a drum banged between the leaves. Feet moved pacily in time and "Ciquita" they would chant euphorically for the whole damn world to hear. This one was an ode to summer madness, an ode to summer dreaming, an ode to summer past.

Ransom Note's very own "Ciquita" has been doing the rounds this summer and has appeared in some far flung locations. Bawrut has soundtracked our 2016, we're not sure about yours. However, now, as we enter the dying embers of the breezy, sun kissed months we unveil a new approach. Our good friend Moscoman steps up to deliver a remix to see in the Autumn as part of a new EP.

Bawrut - Ciquita (Remixes)

PREMIERE: Bawrut - Ciquita (Moscoman Remix) [R$N Records]

Sub:Sonic have been slyly releasing some quality records from their Limerick HQ over the past couple of years, and now they get Pete Callard into their stout hands. His 'Elixir' track here gets the six-string makeover from Mr. Tici Taci, Duncan Gray. It oozes hot summers and long drives with the windows down, or waking up on a festival site after having the best night of your life with your greatest and dearest friends AND THE SUN IS SHINING, and you still have some refreshments. Epic and majestic, but never pompous, it's really quite a joyous thing.

PREMIERE: Pete Callard - Elixir (Duncan Gray Remix)[Sub:Sonic Records]

The raft floated above the deep blue sea, it was at the mercy of the natural elements. There was little left to hope for as they voyaged across the sprawling ocean. Soon the night would fall and the surface aboard which they balanced would turn to black, reflective of the dark and lonely sky which loomed above them. They had been travelling for far too long but just as long as they were together, they might be able to make it through til' dawn. 

Forceman releases a sparkling edit on a forthcoming EP for Clouded House. Dancefloor action with a familiar twist of nostalgia.

PREMIERE: Forceman - Just As Long As We're Together [Clouded House]

The Northwest coast was not a place which showed mercy to those who chose to venture through its seas. In the distance the towering peaks of mountain ranges and cliff faces glimmered under the overcast haze. The boat moved beyond the waves, climbing and falling in line with the moving tide. The roaring sea cracked against the helm as the crew hung on for dear life. This was the Hebrides and they were far from their hometown now. 

Molecule's latest project titled '60° 43’ Nord' is a remarkable feat. The album was recorded over a month spent at sea. The record was recorded in the wild reaches of the North Atlantic ocean aboard a 90 metre fishing boat. 

60°43' Nord

PREMIERE: Molecule - Hebrides [Mille Feuilles/ Because]

A time of change had begun and the landscape of the dusty planet would become moist and murky. This was a transitional period for Neptune and the climate would begin its evolutionary process. It was time for the spaceship to leave this place and embark upon unchartered land, Neptune was no longer safe any more. Fly high they must between the stars of the black night. It was time for an exploration...

Lou Karsh is a producer who operates out of Melbourne in Australia. He himself is the owner and founder of LKR Records upon which he has released his own take upon acid house and techno.

Tribal Transition Ep

PREMIERE: Lou Karsh - Transitional [LKR]

The murky sludge lined the floor of the troublesome cave. The harsh stone of metallo nero hung oppressively from the ceiling above in pointed spikes. An echo could be heard roaring between the walls, flooding the small space with blazing noise and aggresion. Ths was a haunted site and had once been used for acts to dark to speak. Now, many years later, it was time to recreate its use. It would become a place of euphoria, a place of transcendence. 

Black Spuma is the infamous duo of Fabrizio Mammarella & Phillip Lauer. They return to Mark Barrott's International Feel with four tracks as part of the 'Onda' EP. 

IFEEL057 International Feel

PREMIERE: Black Spuma - Metallo Nero [International Feel]

The time spent between May and August was his favourite. The summer warmth was what his bones longed for, to feel the heat radiating down upon is bare back and against his skin. The grass blew gently in the breeze and there was not a cloud to be seen amongst the heavens above. A moody blue hung dreamily in the air. Peace was here.

Tom Terrien has an upcoming LP on Youngbloods records titled 'Be Glad'. Experimental and wonderful it captures an emphatic approach to modern day electronic music.

Be Glad (out 26 August on Youngbloods)

PREMIERE: Tom Terrien - Mai en Août [Youngbloods]

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