R$N Premieres: October 2017

The mountain was ferocious. Up high amongst the rocky peaks a raging storm was wildly battering the cliff face upon which they had been climbing for a long, long time. Nazare had never supposed to be this difficult, a peak with simple complexity was proving to have a peculiar weather system which tossed and turned at the change of a breeze. Not long ago they had been basking beneath the glow of the delicate sun, the snow melted beneath their feet. Now they were under attack. 

Rothmans releases on El Diablo's Social Club, a release which has been supported by the likes of Laurent Garnier and Detroit Swindle. It was the Max Essa remix which caught our eye however.

PREMIERE: Dawn Again & Rothmans - Nazare (Max Essa Remix)[El Diablo's Social Club]

The chimes echoed in the ease of the morning sun. Hanging from the long branch up above she watched as the small metallic rods clattered together in harmony as their high pitched twang reverberated in the breeze. She was very peaceful out here in the countryside, the long grass blew easily beneath her as she sat up high in her perch amongst the leaves. The dense green of summer was all around as the heat began to pour across the land and enter the day. 

Tamten is next up on Polish record label Transatlantyk, an imprint which has become a bit of a favourite here at Ransom Note as of late. An assortment of balearic and house focussed tracks in an elegantly crafted fashion.

PREMIERE: Tamten - Wyrocznia [Transatlantyk]

The small hours were meant for little more than disjointed conversation and slow dancing. After the party yattering had become the norm, a mixed blur of white senseless noise and the dotted motion of a man or woman in the corner of the room swaying back and forth. This was a special time, a pensive moment which existed in it's own realm, untouched by the trouble and allure of the outside world. Inside the top floor flat she watched from the window as the sun began to rise across the city, the day had dawned. 

Brandon Vare is the next to release on Scottish record label Jelly Roll Soul, an imprint committed to doing things properly. Having run parties around the country in the tiniest of basements they have now stepped out as an up and coming label and have made their mark.

PREMIERE: Brandon Vare - Yattering [Jelly Roll Soul]

In the distant galaxy far away there gathered a colony, a band of brothers who were at one with the stars and the far reaches of the universe. On planet play there was no concept of time or limitations. They were a free wheeling gang of vagabonds who had touched down on an entity which would become theirs alone. The sea roared a fierce shade of blue and green as the lightening from the stuttering clouds up above circled in chaos. Go find them, up in the sky. 

William The Squid appears on a new EP as part of the 'Universal Broadcast' series on Craigie Knowes records. The label has assembled a special crew of producers to appear on the four track EP which also includes a final outing for the Deep Space Orchestra moniker.

PREMIERE: William The Squid - Planet Play [Craigie Knowes]

The noise from the hollow shell echoed around the whole house. In his bedroom he was free to do as he pleased, create as much carefully crafted noise as his heart desired. However, just for fun, he felt like today was the day to introduce the concept of the five minute bass drum solo. The kick bounced and bounced between the four walls of the tiny chamber, the window shook firmly inside the frame as the dull thud began to boom and boom and boom and boom. 

Liem and Eddie Ness have collaborated on a new track as part of a new compilation from Times Are Ruff. The new release also features appearances from the likes of Fouk, S3A and more.

PREMIERE: Liem & Eddie Ness - 5 Min Bass Drum Solo [Times Are Ruff]

The noise of the witches was crystal clear beneath the glow of the moonlight. They danced around a roaring fire as they chanted and preached their black magic to the powers up above. Who knew whether there was a heaven or hell when they were around. All that was certain was that their very presence cast a shiver up the spine of many a brave man who laid his eyes upon their bizarre ritual. One by one they placed objects into the flame before reciting the hymn they had been taught from youth. 

Kasper Bjorke and Colder recently collaborated prominently on Throne Of Blood Records. Now it's time for the remix edition. Pilooski is invited amongst others to reimagine their devilish work.

PREMIERE: Kasper Bjorke & Colder - Black Magic (Pilooski Remix) [Throne Of Blood]

The test tubes were stacked high in the classroom. There was very little light in the dusty old space, the cabinets were bolted shut and who knew what remnants from old experiments lay inside. She looked around pensively taking in every detail of the room, she wondered what it must have been like to study here all those many years ago. This was long before the birth of acid, long before the wicked ways and the devilish potion had leaked into the very imprint of modern society. 

AAAA is a Mexican artist who is set to release a thunderous EP on the Omnidisc record label which is run by Danny Daze. He delivers four tracks of purposeful club driven heat.

Omnidisc

PREMIERE: AAAA - Acid Derrier [Omnidisc]

Then all of a sudden there was a strange hush of quiet. The hall was cast into a bleak silence as the outside world began to judge them. The trumpets and their ridiculous leadership would seen be toppled by a greater good and they would all fade away. The regime was on its very last legs and soon the nature of human spirirt would rise above their devilish hypocrisy and their twisted sense of righteousness. Politics was a game, they had certainly lost. 

Roe Deers and Curses have collaborated on an intriguing new EP which is being released on La Belle Records. They borrow influence from the early days of krautrock and post punk to create an odd dance floor bomb.

Fade Away

PREMIERE: Roe Deers & Curses - Fade Away [La Belle Records]

The dirty club was dark and dim. Red lights hung upon dangling strings from a bedraggled ceiling. In parts you could see upwards into the building, the wooden shell of the floorboards had gaping holes which allowed a glimpse into a world beyond the dusty old nightclub - into rooms which had once had character and promise. The city was run down, there was little that anyone could do to rebuild it to the glorious, bustling metropolis that it once was. 

Malestripper releases on the October record label. Described as the "punk who discovered disco" he takes us on a winding journey through space and time on a deliberate EP with an edgy sense of pointed energy.

PREMIERE: Malestripper - Raw MF [October]

Deep underground there was little life. Water passed beneth the city in metallic chambers, pipework was the be all and end all to the success or failure of the country. Glamorous it was not. However, from time to time gatherers would enter the underworld for a little while, they would escape from what lay up above to find themselves down below amidst the soil and brickwork. Tunnels became places of escapism and the underground was alive with the sound of noise. 

Eletun Selona is set to release a new EP on Sewer Sender. An intriguing, understated EP which has a distinct sense of self and an experimental edge. One to watch perhaps.

Sirma Soalate EP

PREMIERE: Eletun Selona - Untitled [Sewer Sender]

The candle flickered under the strain of the ghostly wind. In the distance there was a dreamy whisper, a hollow echo with a prolific sense of wisdom. "C mo futur" was the bizarre chant, edgy and foreboding with venomous weight. The trees all around seemed to be cast under a deathly spell, their branches were held abruptly at pointed angles as the green leaves fell one by one to the forest floor. The autumn was approaching fast and soon there would be little left to observe, let alone the future. 

Mo Reece appears on a new split EP which marks the triumphant return of the World Unknown Record label. The new EP will be the first to appear since 2013 and also features a secretive track from a producer under the alias of Flight Mode.

PREMIERE: Mo Reece - C  Mo  Futur [World Unknown]

The river flowed through the town with prominent energy whilst those sat upon the riverbank observed the rushing water. The sky was a golden shade, the leaves on the trees a brown, red auburn. The season was upon them and summer had now passed. Sat in cafes up and down cobbled streets they pensively wondered what might come next. As they sat around a table they began to gather their thoughts collectively for the year ahead. It would be busy. 

Ransom Note continues its love affair with Lyon as we premiere a track from friend of the site Markus Gibb. He appears alongside a number of up and coming producers on the newly launched record label Kump.

PREMIERE: Markus Gibb - Dernier Souffle [Kump]

As he sat in the empty room he stared at his pale reflection in the glow of the mirror. The white tiles surrounded him with an ominously clean and magnificent presence. This was no place to spend a life but it was a needs must scenario for his boggled mind. He didn't much care for the outside world anyway, he had crafted his own magnificent paradise up atop his skull in which he was able to run wild and free. In this place he was safe and in control. 

On-U Sound are preparing to release an extraordinary catalogue of old material from the vaults. From dusty dubs to rare recordings the label has revealed an astonishing body of work, some for the very first time. Listen to "Boggled Minds". Steve Barker describes the track himself from the sleevenotes. 

“Boggled Minds” is a version to “10K At 0VU - 60 Hz - Mind Boggles!” from The Pounding System, itself an alternate version to the title track of Bim Sherman’s Across the Red Sea released in the same year."

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Displaced Masters

PREMIERE: Dub Syndicate - Boggled Minds [On-U Sound]

As she opened the front door she felt an overwhelming sense of excitement. Her toes were tingling in the very shoes within which she stood. Someone had once told her that this was a thrillhouse, a place to be found and discovered not merely visited. She had come alone, joking with her friends she had left their company indicating that she would be having a quiet night at home alone. Now, a million miles away, she found herself in the middle of nowhere ready to enter the fun factory. 

Max Graef, a musical mogul with a prolific back catalogue and a charming personality. His sound has evolved through genre and style across several years as he continues to blend the glitch and distortion of oddball hip hop alongside house and funk. Always one to surprise he now releases on Schwarz 12 Records.

PREMIERE: Max Graef - Thrillhouse + Bonus Beat [Schwarz]

The mountain was tall and sprawling before them. The group looked up towards the sky but the peak may as well have been transparent for it was lost amidst the clouds way up high. The sky was a dark shade of grey and there was a cold wind which blew prominently through base camp. They had already travelled halfway but each of them knew that what lay ahead would be the most difficult part of the journey to date. The tent struggled under the howling wind. 

World of Batter appears on the fourth edition of the Tone Dropout series. The EP is a profound assortment of techno, acid house and all that other good stuff which keeps the label very much on our radar. Unpretentious, hassle free and club ready. Just the way we like them.

PREMIERE: World Of Batter - Peaks Transparent [Tone Dropout]

The crowd had fallen into an abrupt silence. An hour ago they had been noisy and profound, vocal and prolific and loud. Now a shameful indifference had fallen hushed across the room as one by one they began to leave. The speaker had lost his way, his tired regime would not sway them anymore and soon a new leader would take his place upon the grand podium. Next, next, next please. The conveyor belt rolled onwards as the black rubber burned beneath those awaiting their chance to speak.

Tape Hiss is an up and coming producer from Brooklyn. He releases on the infamous party starters Just Jack, an EP packed with fire and energy. He is accompanied by a remix from Ostgut Ton associate Massimiliano Pagliara.

PREMIERE: Tape Hiss - Shameful Indifference (Massimiliano Pagliara Remix)[Just Jack]

The realms of the deepest ocean lay home to a world of colour and mythical creatures. Under the depths of the murky waters was a whole new world, one which had not been ruined by the toxic poison of man and his bitter talons. Creatures were free to float and drift day by day along the worldly current which could see them travel millions of miles. No two days were the same despite the fact that the dense blue remained an ominous presence at all times. The ocean was home. 

Urulu is set to release a new EP on Amadeus Records, a hotly tipped assortment of music. The label has previously been a home to the likes of Chaos In The CBD, Cromie and DFRNT as well as having released earlier music from Urulu. His last appearance on the label was back in 2012.

The Armadillo EP

PREMIERE: Urulu - The Nautilus [Amadeus Records]

The backroom club was packed with the hottest kids from the street. The movers and shakers wore their finest clothes to get down to the boassanova rock whilst the gangsters and players watched on from behind luxurious red curtains. In the murky shadows some exchanged more than just pleasantaries in the form of parcels and goods. They were devilish figures who existed only by night, when the streets were no longer safe for the do gooders to walk. This was a rough and ready town. 

CYRK is set to release a new EP on the infamous Rawax record label. A charming assortment of well crafted house and some sophisticated cuts for the club.

Bossanova Rock EP

PREMIERE: CYRK - Bossanova Rock [Rawax]

The trees blew gracefully in the autumn breeze as the sky turned a beautiful shade of crimson red. It echoed the glowing colour which poured from the trees and lay scattered across the forest floor. Upon the wind there was the faint sound of music, a song about a dream and the pensive wish for a season lost to the depths of darkness. It felt like this every year, autumn had shown the colours of the season once more and banished the summer far, far away. 

Al Zanders is the next to appear on the Phonica Records label. The imprint run by the London based record store has moved from strength to strength as of late having released music by the likes of Roman Flugel, Peggy Gou and many more.

There Is Rhythm

PREMIERE: Al Zanders - Song About A Dream [Phonica Records]

The cold water rushed against the side of the boat as the storm began to worsen. The night had grown dark several hours ago and now all they were left with was the harrowing whistle of the loud, hollow wind which shook the wooden frame. They had known the journey would be difficult but few had expected the waters to rage with such malice. Now, as the waves rose higher and higher all around them they began to think of home, not that of which they had left but of a made up place far away. Somewhere in which life was peaceful, still and they didn't have to flee. 

Carisma released "Qué es Wave?" back in July earlier this year. Now Dengue Dancing Records have returned with a remix package featuring reimagined versions from Mr. TC and Tom Tom Clubber. Listen to the Mr. TC version of "Qué es Wave?"

Que es Wave? Remixes

PREMIERE: Carisma - Que es Wave? (Mr. TC Remix) [Dengue Dancing Records]

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