R$N Premieres: March 2018

The mighty jungle cat roared with abandonment and pride as he ran free from the towering walls of the zoo which had kept him imprisoned for so long. It was no problem that he might never return, the wind blew prominently against his fur as he darted between the trees under the glow of the moonlight. It was desperately cold under the chill of winter but that had been the incentive for a fantastic escape, a driving force behind the evacuation which had been coming for oh so long. 

Apres Ski appears on a new compilation set for release on the 13th of March later this month. He features alongside an array of Irish counterparts on the first compilation being released by Dublin Digital Radio, a station which has championed up and coming Irish talent across the breadth of electronic music.

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PREMIERE: Apres Ski - No Prob [Dublin Digital Radio]

This was to be the first time that laboratory would be open to the public and the outside world. The walls were glimmering a pristine white tint whilst the greenery of the plant life which lurked behind the glass windows acted as a stark yet beautiful contrast to the clinicality of the environment. "001.1" had been a long time in the planning, it was important for a company as rogue and vagabond as theirs to at least pretend that those from the outside world were welcome within their sphere of chaos...

Nacieae appears on a new EP set for release on Tact Recordings. The imprint has moved from strength to strength across the last six years, this time they turn their focus towards the abstract elements of dub.

001.1 PREMIERE: Nacieae -001.1 [Tact Recordings]

@mergelayers - the label run by Italian producers Natlek and Nobel - is starting a new monthly digi-only single series. The first offering comes from @circuit900, a Danish duo composed of Nicolas Hansen (Variete/Lattice) and Jens Madsen (Pastiche).

Operating somewhere near the intersection between house, electro and UK bass music, 'Bakheng' is a certified stomper with the most ferocious drums you'll have heard in a while.

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PREMIERE: Circuit 900 - Bakheng [Merge Layers]

The funny shaped creature marched prominently across the floor. It toddled back and forth between the four walls and looked surpised as it recreated the same delicately crafted route again and again. Shiu was his name, a thing of beauty which the rich had brought upon a great ship from overseas, he was far from home and very much alone amidst a kingdom of wealth, power and might. The trumpets roared in the courtyard outside as the guards marched upon the cobbles. The creature shivered up in the high tower. 

Thiago Nassif is set to release a new album on the widely praised record label, Foom. The imprint has become synonymous with quality having previously released music by the likes of Peter Zummo, Arthur Russell, NDF and more. Listen to the talents of the Brazilian maestro in collaboration with Arto Lindsay.

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PREMIERE: Thiago Nassif - Shiu (Coçar Onde Coça)[Foom]

@moveltraxx's Street Bangers Factory series comes to a close this week with the ninth edition. Over the course of three years the label has been showcasing high octane dancefloor weapons from the likes of MikeQ, Mighty Mark & TT The Artist, Big Dope P, DJ Earl, Lockah, Morgan Hislop and loads more.

Teklife star @deejay-manny-2 - whose 'Greenlight' was one of the best albums of 2017 - contributes a whipcrack juke cut that's over before you've even had a chance to draw breath. The frantic rhythms of 'It's House' mark another worthy entry in his arsenal of footwork battle anthems.

Street Bangers Factory 9

PREMIERE: DJ Manny - It's House [Moveltraxx]

The city was a beautiful metropolis packed with colour and bright lights. Hotel Jama was at the forefront of cultural society and had become a place in which many came to socialise and watch the world upon a luxurious Friday evening. Drinks flowed and pretty people marched importantly past the glass windows. Inside it was warm and comfortable as she sipped her drink from a long straw... The ceiling was a bubblegum pink and the walls were painted blue, much like the nature of her soul. 

Ichisan is set to release a new assortment of reworks on the prolific Bordello A Parigi record label. A colourful affair with exciting musicality, twists and turns. Oh, and a harpsichord.

PREMIERE: Ichisan - Hotel Jama (Harpsichord Version)[Bordello A Parigi]

The rope was balanced finely between two trees amidst central park. From up above the sight probably looked incredibly insignificant, let alone worthy of a second glance... However, down upon the ground there were two soldiers ready to toddle softly beneath the ragged piece of string - a limbo walk was set to take place at 3pm. Onlookers had already started to gather and observe the formal beauty of the event, this was to be the highlight of their afternoon. 

Switchdance is remixed by Iñigo Vontier on a new release forthcoming from Karakter Records. "Limbo Walker" is reimagined as a tribal infused workout.

PREMIERE: Switchdance - Limbo Walker (Iñigo Vontier Remix)[Karakter Records]

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We've got an absolute scorcher of a premiere for you lovely lot today courtesy of Jamie Odell aka @jimpster, whose new one 'Burning Up' is out 9th March on his own @freerangerecords. Released earlier this year as a very limited white label 10", the restless title track lands somewhere between Studio 54 and Swamp 81, strange as that sounds.

Jimpster remains a master of balancing functionality and character, and 'Burning Up' is no exception. Reduced to a killer cross-rhythm bass line and driving disco beats, it's ecstatic proof that you can cook up a delectable dancefloor dish with only the barest of cupboards.

Burning Up

PREMIERE: Jimpster - Burning Up [Freerange]

There was a purple sky and the black clouds seemed ominous and gloomy. The rain poured with prolific intent on the night that she left me, at least that was as much as I could remember before the blackout. Sat upon the boulevard i recalled watching the stars darken under the haze of the midnight fog, the sirens in the distance roaring up and down upon the tarmac chasing villains and rogues. You could hear the sound of the waves rumble softly in the distance, I didn't care...

Quaid is set to release a new album on the Melbourne based imprint Couch Acid Recordings, an assortment of moody house, disco and boogie which lends a nod of the head to the days of funk, soul and classic hip hop.

Technological Afterlife

PREMIERE: Quaid - TheNiteSheLeftMe (feat. Shepherd)[Couch Acid]

People Places & Things is the production moniker of Mike Chetcuti, a veteran of Manchester's early Acid House and Warehouse scene. 'ACID03' is his debut release on AFAS (Art For Arts Sake Records), and an attempt to capture the essence of the Second Summer of Love. The release comes accompanied by an excellent remix from @factory-floor's Gabe Gurnsey.

ACID03

PREMIERE: People Places & Things - Acid 03 (Gabe Gurnsey of Factory Floor Remix)

The noise inside the factory was loud and eccentric. People were indulging in their own success and becoming increasingly carried away under the shiny glow of the glimmering machinery and the neon lights. Fervour was the name of the building, the only escape from the city that never sleeps and works relentlessly from dusk til' dawn. Some had felt this might be were they came to make their success and fortune, however few would actually achieve such glorious freedom. 

Truska is set to release a new EP on Jelly Bean Farm, a new 12" complete with a heavy hitting remix from Hodge. We opted for the slightly more understated beast which is "Fervour".

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PREMIERE: Truska - Fervour [Jelly Bean Farm]

Following a double EP release on WT Records in 2016, Moon Temple (aka Gabriel Andruzzi of The Rapture/Mother of Mars) is back with his third release! It's titled 'Unearthly Hours : Dances From The Third Temple' and never has a record been so aptly named, splitting its energies between celestial and earthly pleasures. We're very happy to be premiering 'The Short Night', a disgusting slab of warehouse acid techno.

Unearthly Hours : Dances From The Third Temple

PREMIERE: Moon Temple - The Short Night

The cosmic sky was illuminted by the faint flicker of glowing lights a million miles away. As she travelled in her fantastic spaceship she began to ponder the meaning behind it all, why it was here and how she should feel but as a mere speck of matter amidst the backdrop of it all. Astro intolleranza had been the name of her mission when based upon earth but now as she found herself floating across the sky an age away from home she began to think about her meaning. 

Ravechild is set to appear on the next Schleifen release. A record label he has been slowly been building momentum behind since February of last year. One to watch.

PREMIERE: Ravechild - Astro Intolleranza [Schleifen]

If you've never heard of @annalann before, consider this your long-overdue introduction. The Latvian-born, Tel Aviv-based artist makes wildly experimental pop that's heavily informed by underground dance music. So naturally we saw fit to pair her up with R$N Records star @c_a_r for a special release...

Today we're putting out a 'Cholera Reinterpretations' package, which features Anna taking on her favourite track from C.A.R.'s new album 'PINNED'. And what's more, you can download both remixes for free via the link above. Don't say we're not good to you!

The 'Runway Edition' plays host to Anna's own vocals, and was recently featured as the soundtrack to Gal Shenfeld's spring/summer collection 'Heroes' at Tel Aviv Fashion Week 2018.

Anna is also a talented director and visual artist, and we're looking forward to working together on some exciting releases later in the year. Stay locked for more details.

Cholera Reinterpretations

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C.A.R. x Anna Lann - Cholera (Anna Lann Runway Edition)

The clouds were cast aside as the great train of angels flew careering towards the sun. Children of the sky they were, riding high upon flying machines and magical witchcraft, they looked like nothing but specks of light to those down upon the ground but up above the clouds amidst the stars there was a spectacular party underway. A celebration had begun as they prepared to welcome the next emperor of the moon, it was a changing of the guard and he brought with him light and goodness...

PERDIO is a new sub label of Hell Yeah Recordings, the Berlin based record label which has amassed a reputation for releasing some of the finest in balearic, house and beyond. The new sub label will focus on reissued content, the first coming in the form of rare italo from Giorgia Morandi.

Children of The Sky

PREMIERE: Giorgia Morandi - Children of the Sky (Original Instrumental)[PERDIO]

The night was young but in the morning the sun would rise with a crystal clear radiance which spanned all corners of the globe. The red sky at night would be replaced by the dance of the dawn and with it would come a new age. The mountains would part, the shadows would be cast aside and the fear which lingered amidst cities would be reimagined in a beautiful splash of emotions and colour. It was only a matter of hours away, at least that was what he hoped. 

Panks is set to release a new three track EP on Moscow based record label IDA. The release is forthcoming and sees him blend tribal influences with house.

PREMIERE: Panks - Dance Of The Dawn [ИДА]

The dusty streets were home to some of the best people that he had ever known, their houses lined the town proudly as they watched humbly from within. Their wordly possessions were not vast and sprawling unlike the emperors, kings and queens in the big city but they lived with an easy grace which was hard to find. By night they danced beneath the starlight, the dust beneath their feet blew under the howl of the wind as they moved. It was fascinating to watch and observe a people so happy and content with so little. This was their world. 

Blip Discs demonstrate their versatility as a record label as they release a new EP in collaboration with the Mubashira Mataali Group from Kampala in Uganda. Eclectic and ethereal this one is a touch special and highly unique.

PREMIERE: Mubashira Mataali Group - Obufumbo Bwa Kati (Today’s Marriage) pt. 1 [Blip Discs]

The crack was fierce and abrupt. The windshield smashed furiously before his eyes as the metallic framework of the car in front careered off course and into his line of vision. Glass breaks glass, metal breaks glass, people break glass. Inside the car there was a state of panic and shellshock, it fell across the faces of each passenger as they realised what had happened and the state in which they were now in. Life would never be the same again and in all honesty, there might never be a way out. As the road stood to a halt people began to stop and stare. 

TWINS is an artist we have been fond of at Ransom Note for some time now, he is set to release a new album on Mike Simonetti's 2MR record label. He delivers an intriguing assortment of noise, rugged excursions and weirdo electronics just the way we like.

That Which Is Not Said

PREMIERE: TWINS - Glass Breaks Glass [2MR]

Athens-based music blog @lagasta has been providing us with excellent yearly entries in their 'Late Summer' compilation series since 2011. Now the team are launching an exciting new label, LAGASTA Records, with a double vinyl v/a compilation featuring a mix of prominent artists and promising talents. Out 30th March, 'Last Gas Station' plays host to contributions from the likes of Moscoman, Larry Gus and Vito & Druzzi.

We're very happy to be premiering the compilation's closing track. PLSD is the live instrumental disco project of APC (Aaron Coyes from @peakinglights), and 'Jungle Dancing' is an saucy slice of synth boogie bizness that displays his facility for breezy melodies.

Last Gas Station

PREMIERE: PLSD Peaking Lights Acid Test - Jungle Dancing [LAGASTA Records]

The stories were the stuff of legend. Chinese tales had been passed down through the generations from one man to the next as if they were some great prophecy which might predict the future. Stories of swordsmen and cloaked figures who lurked in the night were rife in the local community whilst out amidst the trees the hunters began to gather. Fear had already spread through each town in the local area and by that point there was little to gather as to whether the tales were myth or fact.

Aemong are set to release their debut album. The duo made up of Henrique Uba and Yu-Ching Huang; from Brazil and Taiwan respectively, have crafted a wondrous assortment of ambient soundscapes, electronic flurries and worldly influences.

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PREMIERE: Aemong - Chinese Tales [Diskotopia]

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