R$N Premieres: November 2018

The jungle was a place not to be taken lightly or with little regard, it was dangerous and had the potential to swallow you up within the misty green vines at any moment. Wild things lurked in the dense, thick bush - things which man had no place in pretending to understand or own. They were free beasts of a different environment. Khan's mantra had always focussed on live and let live, it was not the place to disturb whatever they might find but to simply observe with wonder. 

Tunnelvisions release a new LP on Atomnation, a superb voyage through electronic obscurity with some big room elements thrown in for good measure along the way. Very good.

PREMIERE: Tunnelvisions - Khan's Mantra [Atomnation]

The rays were shining through the towering window, It overlooked the old church and was the only hint of natural light to be found in this deep, dark gloomy place. There was the occasional flicker of gold to be seen hanging from the tall ceiling, candles danced softly by the corner of the room as people came and went with delicate purpose. They were here to pray and observe the beautiful surroundings, they knew little of what lurked beyond the far wall.

Not An Animal have long been friends of Ransom Note and that's why we are even more delighted when they choose to release a banger such as this. They've also drafted in Roman Flugel and Frank Butters for remixes but the original is the treat for us.

PREMIERE: MODXI - Amalgam [Not An Animal]

There was a quiet hush in the garden as the breeze blew softly between the golden, orange leaves. The dying embers of autumn would soon be replaced by the crystal clear cold of winter and the abyss of dark. It was a strange time of year, one which often led to pensive self reflection and nostalgic memories. Walking through the quiet space he looked towards the great wall in the distance at the foot of the garden and dreamt of climbing high up above. One day he would leave this place and never return. This was the sound of beyond...

wilma is set to release a new EP on the recently relaunched Multiplex record label, an imprint based in Copenhagen with a superb catalogue. This is a stunning piece of crafty house music on an EP which looks set to soar.

Bodycall EP

PREMIERE: wilma – S.o.b. [Multiplex]

The brain was a complicated organ, it has the capacity to love, forgive and forget. It also had a passion for hatred and jealousy depending which way the wind blew that day. Phase memory was a complicated burden and it had led him down many a dangerous path across the years. Whilst he was settled now he still feared that one day it might reappear to haunt his very being and dismay. Others watched on as he danced high and mighty upon the stage but little did they know of his inner turmoil. 

Gene Tellem is a producer and dj very much on the rise. Having previously released on Project Pablo's Sounds Of Beaubien Ouest she now takes aim with a new EP for London based imprint Wolf Music.

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PREMIERE: Gene Tellem - Phase Memory [Wolf Music]

The noise in the jungle was radiant and full of life. It echoed through the ages and cast a spell outwards into the city which sat nestled on the outskirts of the deep green forest. Amidst the trees there was a deep flurry of beautiful life and magical creatures. Water ran gently through long running streams and wild animals gathered at the edge of the river bank to drink. Watching from a whizzing helicopter up high above it would seem like they were from another world. The insect swarmed around the tall trees with a hestitant gaze. 

Spinvis & Vinkenoog are remixed by Sapphire Slows on a new remix EP being released by yeyeh • ninih in the coming weeks. A vinyl only release with a profoundly original edge.

Ja! & Ritmebox Remixes 

PREMIERE: Spinvis & Vinkenoog - Mamamiamarihuana (Sapphire Slows Edit)[yeyeh • ninih]

There was a deep rumble as he marched through the empty subway station with purpose. The train went roaring past and did not stop aside the platform for it had places to be. His mind was racing and his life blood was running low. He needed a hit from the street outside but could not find the apporopriate exist. Perhaps he had truly overdone it this time, perhaps his seem was up and there was no way back. Ah well, at least he would go out in fine style. 

Electro is back. Techno is back. It's all back and in the best way. This EP is a reminder that there is life in the old beast yet and that the best may still be yet to come. Zodiac Wax delivers a rugged new approach to the genre with an opener which ticks all the right boxes as Zodiac Childs steps up.

Zodiac Childs presents 'Faction EP'

PREMIERE: Zodiac Childs - Life Blood [Zodiac Wax]

Since blossoming into life four years ago, Glasgow imprint @west-end-communications has steadily been amassing an impressive catalogue, releasing music from artists such as Perth Drug Legend and The Burrell Connection, and giving debuts to many others.

Returning for his second release on the label with the 'Northern Fight' EP is young producer Craig Johnston aka @djcjuk. We're very happy to be premiering 'Anditsover' - a wispy electro cut with gorgeous plucked melodies and thwacking drums. The sort of track that makes you lose all sense of time itself.

PREMIERE: DJCJ - Anditsover [West End Communications]

The hedge was long and covered in debris after the storm. It sat tattered at the tail end of the garden amidst broken patio furniture and scattered leaves. It would require clipping back to size, much like the rest of the house and the garden. There was a dark grey sky which hung with a hollow weight upon the air, it was as if the fog had cascaded down from the heavens up above to conceal the distasterous consequences of the howling winds and wicked rain. It was moist to the touch and left a chill upon the skin. 

Dusa is set to release a new EP on TURNLAND, an elegant blend of delicate pads and soothing electronics complete with a deep, moody groove. This is perhaps best demonstrated on "Clipping".

PREMIERE: Dusa - Clipping [TURNLAND]

The tree was etched with a strange marking, it had been cut deep into the bark to show authority and ownership. It was not done with pride but with ruthless aggression and an anger towards nature. The branches blew softly up above, blissfully unaware of the damage which had been done to their counterpart on the trunk way down beneath. Why someone would do such a thing was beyond any sort of normal rationality - perhaps they were disturbed. However, all he knew is that the word "Soudesu" engraved into that poor wood would live on forever. 

Foodman is set to release a new EP on the ever impressive Palto Flats record label, the New York City based imprint responsible for some of the most intriguing and thoughtful releases of recent years. This is no exception.

Moriyama

PREMIERE: Foodman - Soudesu [Palto Flats]

Anna Lann - Embodiment
Out 14th December 2018

Latvian-born, Tel Aviv artist @annalann is that most rare of creators – not simply a jack-of-all-trades, but a master of many. Producer, composer, singer, videographer, visual artist, dancer and DJ, she excels at capturing the imagination through audacious creations.

'Embodiment', Anna’s first EP on Ransom Note Records, does its utmost to evade description, existing in a state of perpetual motion and terminal formlessness. Over four singular tracks she projects a thrilling blend of techno, experimental electronics and left-field pop music, realised in pristine and often brutal sound design.

Lann’s originals are accompanied by four stellar remixes courtesy of Panorama Bar resident Nick Höppner, DJ/graffiti writer Richard Sen, and Ransom Note artists Flug 8 and Placid One.

More Info / Pre-Order: https://ransomnoterecords.bandcamp.com/album/embodiment

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Embodiment

Buy Here

Anna Lann - Feeling Emotional

Spanish producer @braqueberry returns to @iberianjuke next week with the 'Ether⚡️Ever' EP, which marks an interesting progression from his usual sun-kissed footwork jams. The two tracks contained here certainly draw considerable influence from the drum patterns and sonic signatures of Chicago juke, but they also draw a whole lot more into the equation, essentially spiking carnival hardcore with a zesty Latin twist.

The EP is also home to a pair of remixes courtesy of fellow Barcelona beatmakers ETM and @daniel-2000, and we're very happy to be premiering the latter of those, which dials down the tempo for a smoky house workout.

Ether⚡️Ever

PREMIERE: Braqueberry - Bobby McBerry (Daniel 2000 Remix) [Iberian Juke]

All Centre is one of the most exciting new labels we've had the pleasure of stumbling across recently. Run by Tobago Tracks founder DJ Pitch, it came into being earlier this year with EPs from Holloway and Simkin.

Next up on the label is South London producer Les, whose 'A30' EP is out 23rd November, and we're very happy to be premiering the title track. It kicks off with fluttering percussion and the titular Roland synth, creating a hazy environment akin to the smog on the front cover. As the track rolls onwards, the drums get more intense and the chords become more poignant. It's a heady concoction alright.

PREMIERE: Les - A30 [All Centre]

Berlin techno producer @engyn-1 has a new release out this Friday on his @outcastoddity imprint. We're premiering 'Thoughts That Surround You', which overwhelms with crunchy drums and soothes with lyrical synth figures.

For A Better Tomorrow

PREMIERE: Engyn - Thoughts That Surround You [Outcast Oddity]

Deep inside the industrial compound there was a siren which would ring from dusk until dawn - it monitored who came and went alerting security guards to the threat of the world outside. CCTV flickered in the corners of the site watching every tiny movement within the space. It was not a special sort of place, more so a prison in which bad things were left to rot. As he closed the large metal gate upon his exit he shivered slightly under the ominous cloud which had hung present above his head. Another day was dead and a new may begin soon....

KLEFT is set to release a staggering, aggressive, mutant of an EP on Glasgow based Domestic Exile. Vickie McDonald is rooted in and has actively propagated the underground DIY radical queer punk and feminist movement in Glasgow. The sound across the record is big, bold and abrasive.

PREMIERE: KLEFT - Ossein [Domestic Exile]

The oven was baking hot and there was a small crowd gathered around the glowing container as the loaf began to rise with prominence. The smell was overwhelming and there was a special atmosphere in the gallery. Soon the marimbanana loaf would be ready to serve up to the finest from across the land - they had travelled to observe and witness the splendour of the ball in all it's might - the food was as much a part of the spectacle as the performance. Dancing would follow late into the evening and the great hall would spring to life...

Donald's House are the brotherly duo of James and Peter Isaacs, hailing from Melbourne and aspiring towards great things. Their latest release on Nick Hoppner's Touch From A Distance imprint is forthcoming and will be released on the 23rd of November.

Dan's Dancing EP

PREMIERE: Donald's House - Marimbanana Loaf [Touch From A Distance]

The air was cold but his face was awfully warm and worn. It looked as though it had been rubber stamped or had been burnt crisp beneath the faint glow of an oven. It was bloody sore. Walking through the ice cold abyss he wondered if he might ever reach the tip of planet earth - he was seeking the most northern part of the glove, a place in which man did not venture and was never supposed to. Upon his back he carried a beaten and battered tent whilst the dogs marched onwards up ahead in the distance. Their footprints were all that might guide him home.

Mori Ra returns with more splendid edits for Berceuse Heroique - an imprint which has proved itself time and time again as of late. These are perhaps the most club orientated outing on the label in recent times.

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PREMIERE: Mori Ra - Cheeks [Berceuse Heroique]

The way she danced was hypnotic and graceful. Her red dress moved back and forth quickly, the soft silk delicately spun under the glow of the pale moonlight as she moved her way along the promenade. Many had gathered to watch her breathtaking performance, it was a remarkable feat of beauty and it was of little surprise. The floor seemed to open up majestically for her to move through with a delicate pace, her feet touched softly upon the tiles as she danced. A senorita in the midnight glow...

Youkounkoun are the next to release on the infamous edits series which has charted up a string of followers and startled dancefloors far and wide. Edits Du Plaisir have a talent for sourcing the very best in reimagined material, built for the dance.

PREMIERE: Youkounkoun - Senorita [Edits Du Plaisir]

The mountain region was but a snow covered expanse beneath the chopper. It moved across the sun kissed morning sky as the passengers looked outwards upon the slopes. Soon they would disembark and prepare for their brave, bold descent down the face of the cliff. Sport was never supposed to be easy. Altovornorge was nervous, he took a deep sigh as he watched the world ripple past his window, skis firmly strapped to his feet he began to shake a little with fear. Nobody had said it would be easy but he had not expected to be overcome with such delicate emotion. 

Marvel W. Parsons is set to release a new EP on Borneo Records, a slow moving electronic affair with glimmers of hope and despair which flicker throughout. Analogue inspired jams with a distinct style.

BORNEO 007

PREMIERE: MW Parsons - Altvornorge [Borneo Records]

The night was awash with flickering stars and dancing light. Here they were trapped upon a small island gazing out towards the whispering ocean, two strangers in paradise. They were lost yet very much alive. There was a warmth to the air on what was a quiet, summer evening. Their sun kissed skin was as golden as the soft, delicate sand upon which they tread so wearily. They would both sleep weel that night, lost in the comfort of each others arms and gentle embrace. 

Dominik Marz & David Kochs appear on a new EP for Huntleys & Palmers sub label Belters, an imprint which has received firm support from a collective group of disc jockeys. We've been told that Ame have been playing this one out a lot, so some of you may recognise.

PREMIERE: Dominik Marz & David Kochs - Strangers In Paradise [Belters]

Following this summer's 'Human Interpretations' - a project where his own originals were remixed by the likes of Johannes Albert and Bawrut - Berlin producer Marlon Hoffstadt returns to his own Midnight Themes imprint next month with the two-part EP 'Law Of Attraction'. Home to some of his most assured productions yet, Hoffstadt sets out his stall across eight tracks of soft focus techno and celestial melodies. We're very happy to be premiering 'Digital Desire', which quickens the pulse with tribal drums and lush velvet synths.

Buy Here: https://midnightthemes.bandcamp.com/album/law-of-attraction-part-two-mt005

Law Of Attraction (Part Two)

PREMIERE: Marlon Hoffstadt - Digital Desire [Midnight Themes]

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