R$N Premieres: November 2017

The classroom roared with laughter as the announcement was made. In the corner of the room the teacher watched on with a sense of thoughtful poignancy. Lou had finally beaten Sou and the schoolchildren were delighted by the result. It wasn't often that the class clown received their comeuppance. Often their dominance was what scared and inspired other children into laughter. Now, with a bashful look upon his face Lou walked slowly back to his chair to reflect on the loss. The teacher sighed. 

Leon Revol is set to release a new EP on Beats Of No Nation. It will be the fourth in their catalogue and comes from the24 year old Bordeaux based producer who has previously released music on the likes of Kolour, Secret Reels, Future Disco, and Monologues.

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PREMIERE: Leon Revol - Lou Bet Sou [Beats Of No Nation]

She watched him leave. His car drove slowly up the road and into the distance as the rain began to fall with a harmonic pitter patter. She was left alone once again, in the empty house surrounded by the walls that haunted and twisted between them. There was little left in her heart, she just wished that she could see him sometimes. Perhaps it was supposed to be this way, distant and sad. She sat at the table and watched the outside world float by through the glass. 

Tilman returns to release on Klamauk for the second time. He brings with him his golden take on deep house and orchestrates a careful assortment of charmed pads and samples.

Let's Work It Out (Klamauk010)

PREMIERE: Tilman - If I Could See You Sometimes [Klamauk]

He knew what she was thinking about as she paraded boldly across the room. Her provocative nature had always been one to entice suspicion and interest. It were as if a vast audience were observing her long legs march with power and eerie stealth. She knew, he knew and I know. The music began to play even louder in the basement as she began to dance. It was an elegant, slow moving feat which left little to the imagination. This was not what she had dreamt of but by heavens was she good. 

Hubie Davison appears on Needs, a new not for profits record label founded by Bobby Pleasure. The proceeds of the first release will go to mental health charity Mind.

Needs 01

PREMIERE: Hubie Davison - I Know [Needs]

The call of the night welcomed her home. She had ran for thousands of miles by day across the dandy dunes and the grassy plains but something always ensured she returned to her place of rest. "Ducue" echoed out across the night as the stars sparkled in a hazy glow up above. The sky was a pitch, deep black but it was not threatening like it once had been. Now it was still, peaceful and dreamy. Half the world was asleep whilst another roared and rioted. This was far away. 

Love Letters is an artist whom we have supported previously on Ransom Note, an interesting up and comer with a distinct sound reminiscent of the days when house was... better. Yeah, we said it. Anyway, here is a new track on Yield Records, listen to "Ducue".

PREMIERE: Love Letters - Ducue [Yield]

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Hackney-based post-punk outfit @aathenss were formed in late 2015, their early rehearsals taking place in the basement of Kingsland Road's now-defunct DIY space Power Lunches which closed shortly afterwards. That dark, sweaty, hallucinatory basement was where I first witnessed the band's incendiary live show, which bristles with tightly-wound energy.

Now, Aathens are releasing their debut album 'Virtue Signal' on East London imprint @blank-editions, and we're premiering the record's first track, 'Idiot Thing'. The taut, spindly guitar lines and acrobatic rhythm section call to mind a cross between Television and the Minutemen - and it's just the tip of the iceberg on an album which announces Aathens as one of the most exciting and substantial guitar groups in the UK right now.

Virtue Signal

PREMIERE: Aathens - Idiot Thing [Blank Editions]

The line rattled beneath the weight of the train as it rumbled carelessly across the wild, blooming countryside. Inside, the passengers were fast asleep above the rails. The ground shook under the weight and pressure of a rattling carriage as the metal screeched triumphantly. Soon they would arrive at their destination, far away amidst the middle of nowhere. The station was not connected to any major city or town, merely the countryside by which they would wander out into the night. 

Hammer is set to appear on a new compilation being launched by Glasgow Underground. Titled "The Underground Sound Of Glasgow" the release features an array of talent including the likes of JD Twitch, Auntie Flo, Jasper James and more.

Underground Sound of Glasgow 2017

PREMIERE: Hammer - Rails [Glasgow Underground]

The tree was aged and tired. It had lived across bygone decades, many who walked beneath the wispy branches could no longer imagine yet care for things of old. The tall wooden might had seen stories played out upon fields beneath, the green grass replaced by weakened ground. Golden leaves fell one by one to the forest floor. Each time they gracefully pirouetted it seemed as though it might be the final act. Winter was coming, poor Willow, would she survive.... 

Mehmet Aslan appears to be a man of the moment and why the hell not? The producer has moved from strength to strength. From humble beginnings in Basel to Berlin he has carved a niche for a unique style of dance music

PREMIERE: Yør Kultura - Willow (Mehmet Aslan Remix)[The Magic Movement]

The meeting point had been a hot topic of discussion for several months. They had to choose a public location which would not be guarded under the close scrutiny of cameras or watchful eyes. The exchange would take place, money would be swapped for a suitcase and the whole horrible deed would be concluded. At least that was how it should play out upon paper. Nothing ever went to plan in such circumstances, not for people like them in a town like this. 

Jaunt Records are celebrating ten years in business with an assortment of new music coming from all corners. Stojche appears on a new EP for the label drawing for deep dubby pads and crafty drums.

PREMIERE: Stojche - The Exchange [Jaunt]

The empty boulevard was strangely enchanting under the glow of the dying sun. The radiant pink sky was lit up with a fluorescent haze as the cars travelled back and forth upon the tarmac. She walked along the sidewalk simply watching the world, she was blissfully ignorant of the smog and fumes being dispelled by the monstous exhausts. She cared little for the honk of horns and the angry words being exchanged between passengers. The whole world might as well disappear for she was in love. 

Ark is a somewhat underrated figure. The French producer has crafted a deeply singular sound across many years and yet is often forgotten or displaced amidst the dance and electronic music community. Maybe that's the way he likes it, on the fringes, dabbling in sound.

In Luv

PREMIERE: Ark - In Lov [Bloop]

Following last year's acclaimed 'Heaven Is For Quitters' album which came out on his own Blueberry Records, Brooklyn producer @faltydl aka Drew Lustman debuts on @ausmusic later this month with a wicked three-track 12" called 'Wondering Mind' that showcases his versatility.

We're premiering the wonderfully titled 'Paradox Garage', which kicks into life with rat-a-tat drums and a splintered vocal sample, before blanketing itself in a soft cloud of synths.

PREMIERE: FaltyDL - Paradox Garage (part 2) [AUS]

The finish line was nearly in site. He had been running for around an hour, the white lines were beginning to blur against the glow of the orange rubber. His feet were tired and as he approached the yellow tape he let out a distorted sigh, his warm breath cut through the chill of the night air as the floodlights beamed down upon the race track like UFO's from up above. The stadium was empty, this was simply a practice lap but the exhaustion was very much real. Soon enough it would be time to start over, another lap. 

Kris Baha is set to release on the infamous CockTail d'Amore Music, the record label run out of Berlin by Discodromo. He maipulates a twisted tale, weaving odd structures and dreamy dance together.

Autora

PREMIERE: Kris Baha - Start Over [CockTail d'Amore Music]

As she walked into the packed gym hall she recalled days of old, school days in which this place had been nothing but torment and trouble. Now it was packed once again with familiar faces as they visited for their annual show of support. Stalls lined the room, each more ridiculous than the last - selling bric a brac, second hand goods and endless lucky dips they offered little cheer. The wooden floor was shined and polished spotless, the painted lines reflected upwards towards the sky. 

Tracy island return with a new EP from Beach Wizards. This will mark the second release on the label following the successful debut of Mori Ra previously.

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PREMIERE: Beach Wizards - Lucky Dips [Tracy Island]

@achterbahn-damour (aka Jool & Iron Curtis) have a new 12" out on @absurd next week - their first proper release in three years. We're premiering dreamy electro cut and closing track 'Don't Talk To Me'.

PREMIERE: Achterbahn D'Amour - Don't Talk To Me [Acid Test]

Bad Tracking are a duo from Bristol, the latest project to emerge out of the industrious DIY hustle affiliated with Studio Tape Echo, rwdfwd and an array of associated labels run by Alex Digard and Daniel Davies aka Ossia. The second release on Digard’s own Mechanical Reproductions imprint after the sub-bass crossfire and detonative drum workouts of Via Maris, this release comes as a strong distillation of a boisterous live show that allegedly features all manner of lewd actions, including, thankfully, some obligatory full frontal for the pervs.

On ‘XP-3’ however there are shades of unexpected sublimation forming a signature balanced between hedonism and introspection. There’s plenty of heavy manners in the brute soundsystem discord that dominates proceedings – all crude, chattering percussion and industrial dub treatments – but the climactic and memorable element comes in the form of a purified ambient glow that suggests a clean break of euphoria as much as losing your mind with your head in the bass bin. If Shackleton’s ‘Soundboy Punishments’ were to have met the ‘Endless Summer’ of Fennesz, perhaps it would have sounded something like this.

PREMIERE: Bad Tracking - XP-3 [Mechanical Reproductions]

Following on from 'Screaming Ghosts' - Emotional Rescue and Malka Tuti's collaborative re-issue compilation of '80s post-punk outfit C Cat Trance which came out back in September - the two labels have teamed up again for a special remix pack! The idea is to provide a modern outlook on the Nottingham band's mixture of East meets West musicology. We're premiering Autarkic and The White Screen's excellent cover of 'Screaming (To Be With You)'.

PREMIERE: Autarkic (ft. The White Screen) - Screaming (To Be With You)

The train was parked stationary in the distance. The metallic frame looked out of place against the scenic backdrop of the mountain peaks. The rusted wheels were crusty and orange, the paint of each carriage flaked and tattered. There was an ancient myth as to how it had ended up here, abandoned and ruined amidst the leafy pines. Many years had passed since it had entertained the glamorous guests and passengers of ancient days. It had once been a thing of beauty. It still was really, in its own way. 

Arne Spremberg is set to release an EP on his newly launched record label Domum. The Chalet regular has built a reputation as one of Vienna's finest and the EP is accompanied by a remix from our good pal Man Power.

Dilemma

PREMIERE: Arne Spremberg - Keines (Man Power's Tropical Bastard Version)[Domum]

The thunderous weather would leave a trail of destruction in the wake of the storm. Towering, black clouds loomed up high above as the wind roared between the dark city streets and alleyways. There was a melancholy sadness hanging across the town as the end began to near. Soon the machines would arrive, the Zy-Clone would enter the realm and they would say goodbye. A metallic thud began to ring out loudly in the distance, hold on. 

Vectorvision and Convextion, now there is a freakin' combination. The pair have worked together on a new two track EP for American label Legwork.

Vectorvision vs Convextion - Zy Clone

PREMIERE: Vectorvision vs Convextion -  Zy Clone (Re-Vision)[Legwork]

The streets were friendlier in Chicago. Back home there wasn't any of that fussing and fighting, the bickering and whining which seemed to litter the sidewalks of all those other towns. He had always dreamt that one day he might return there to settle down, live a normal life and retire in peace. For whatever reason life hadn't quite panned out that way yet. The hope was still strong though, as was the glow of the city lights in the distance as he watched across the water. 

Tyree Cooper is back. Enough said. The producer has collaborated with Pure G.O.D. to deliver a hip house cut of which only he could be responsible for. Staying true to style and form this one is a certified heavy hitter.

PREMIERE: Tyree And Pure G.O.D - Back Home (Original Hip House Vocal Mix) [Chicago Vinyl]

He had been seeking an appointment for a long time. However, his reckless ambition had led him down the rabbit hole many times before. There had even been occasions within which he had felt he might never come back. The mysterious creatures which lived beneath the ground were fascinating and simple, unlike the earthlings which marched back and forth upon the concrete up above. He shook himself back to sense, back to reality in which his head was full with little else but rejection. 

Thomass Jackson is set to release an EP on his own Calypso Records. An intriguing assortment of leftfield house which takes influence from krautrock and distant electronics.

PREMIERE: Thomass Jackson - Head Rejection [Calypso]

The venue was packed to the brim, the towering space was shadowy and dark but for one single spotlight. There was a strange silence which hung with delicacy amidst the sprawl. Then she took to the stage, a beautiful figure with a humble sense of self. She spoke with soft, intricate intrigue about a figure of whom he had never met. Watching on from afar he felt as if he knew her so very well. They had never met but it were as if they were kindred spirits, lost amongst the crowd. 

Kurley is set to release an EP packed with choice deep house on the newly launched record label Late Night Burners. The record label is operating out of Holland and has promising potential.

PREMIERE: Kurley - Tribute [Late Night Burners]

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