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Time doesn't pass the same when shjva’s behind the decks. It folds in on itself like a bad trip or a perfect sunrise. Born in Lutsk, now deeply rooted in Warsaw’s underground, she’s been building her sound through Penumbrum (her label label & party), as co-owner of Qualia Records and through holding a long-standing residency at the city’s beloved Jasna Club. Across past releases for Viscera Transm...

Following Ed Rain’s debut solo album ‘Met Him on a Wednesday’ (Ed is one of Andrei Rusu’s – aka half of Khidja – solo projects,), Malka Tuti Records release two aces remixes of the title track’s collaboration with Fantastic Twins. We’re premiering Superpitcher’s MAD DECENT 10 minute signature opus of a remix. Cor listen to that bassline on some good cans… On the flip Pilooski’s turned in a “big ro...

Maltese producer Rebecca Theuma’s project That bb gets a makeover from Yetsuby Manda, one of half of salamanda’s solo project on Wrong Island communications. There once was a creature called That BB, Who lived on the shores of Wrong Island, you see. “I Wish I Had Something To Say But I Don’t,” Was the phrase that this creature would constantly flaunt. The Yetsuby came with remixes so strange, Whil...

The day was brand new, it were as if the past had been scrubbed and the world had been reset with some sort of miraculous grace and bright delight. There was a shine, a glimmer to it all. As he wandered through the city streets he wondered and pondered the magic which had allowed for it all to be undone. All the chaos, all the madness, all the pain. How could it simply shine? This was how it shoul...

https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premieres/premiere-diamond-haze-the-source-ct-kidobo-remix/ Transboundary Haze II is three heavyweight remixes of Diamond Haze tracks. There once was a Diamond Haze quite sublime, Who danced on the Tapes Sublimating in time, With a Source so profound, That it spun round and round, While the CT Kidobó made a fabulous Remix divine! “Oh, wonderful Source!” cried th...

Melodize are back with their 18th release, this time with label boss Beartrax in the driver’s seat. There once was a creature called Beartrax, Who dwelt in the land of Melodize, With music opaque and remixes so fine, That Pagliara himself would often opine: “How splendid, how jumbly, how strangely divine!” This Beartrax would dance on his tail in the night, While playing a tune that was wondrously...

A few weeks back an email landed in our inbox signposting music from a mysterious artist operating under the guise of Cleyra. We were kindly tipped off by the team at Timedance who usually know a thing or two about cutting edge electronica but even by their standards this one was far out. However, we say that in the very best way. Cleyra is an artist who likes to keep themselves private. The music...

Playful, creative and intelligent, Niklas Wandt weaves a masterfully programmed tapestry of percussive dancefloor delights for Viscera Transmissions 003 with Mehr Phett. Joyous and bright, Mehr Phett evokes a coconut flavoured sunrise on a distant desert island. Viscera Transmissions continue their VT series with some exquisite house, which is the 3rd release in the series following on from Latrec...

Alexander Robotnick is a pioneer – one of the great innovators within electronic music who has helped to shape genres and sounds fusing electronic influences with that of 80’s disco to create something all of his own. Best known for his take on Italo and Electro his music remains as relevant in the present as it did in the 80’s with key tracks such as ‘Problèmes D’Amour’ remaining on heavy rotatio...

Human Endeavour Records launch ‘Dancefloor Designs’, a brand new remix series that reworks previous catalogue material for the club. The inaugural package of remixes revisits music from Anastasia Zems and May Lavie, the second and fourth releases on the Ransom Note sub-label. First up, Calypso Records boss and mushroom house master Thomass Jackson adds his psychedelic touch to Zems’ ‘Trust Me’. On...

Titled ‘Transmission 96′ the new album features ten tracks which has us reminiscing on late night escapades and the dark lofty warehouses of our youth. Two pioneers of the UK underground, Liftin’ Spirits has been at the forefront of jungle and drum n bass since the early 90’s with Dj Persuasion having earned his credentials as one of the most definitive dj’s in the scene from around the same time...

They roamed through town leaving a trail of chaos in their wake. Some worshipped them whilst others feared them – that was all part of the charm. They cared little for the thoughts of others anyway, that was just an afterthought preceded by the mischief that they might cause upon any given evening. As the sunset they gathered on the street corners in gangs to dance and chant, make merriment and ca...

'Chemistry', a song whose spacey synth arpeggios wrap themselves around a bass line that pulses like the lifeline of a planet. It’s a third eye opener of a track, one that kicks down the barn doors of perception only to find a secret nightclub filled with neon smiles. Who knew the merging of synth-pop odes, chemical love and intoxicating attraction, pumped into the veins of country disco, could fe...

We're full on this planet; there are two options. Either we kill each other, or we help each other. An eco-friendly song? Maybe. A social song? Maybe. A topical piece? Definitely. There once was a lady named Charlotte Leclerc, Who sailed on an iceberg from here to afar. "Comme un iceberg," she'd rhythmically chant, While wearing her Moiré dress for a nautical jaunt. "Delodio!" she'd cry to the cur...

Music To Watch Seeds Grow By welcomes Stella Z to the family, with her ode to the Fig.

Make A Dance is a duo made up of Ben Lewis & Josh Ludlow and best believe us when we say that they have been causing quite the ruckus. Their record label come party series has become a UK powerhouse releasing some of the best club music out there with a playful sense of self and dancefloor debauchery to boot. As a duo they mix a broad assortment of house, disco, funk and beyond – blurring the line...

After a hiatus, uju Records returns with forward motion and the great Shubostar’s “Galaxy Walker” EP. https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premieres/premiere-shubostar-galaxy-walker/

The plane careered through the clouds, emerging through the fog into the deep radiant blue above. This was another world, the stresses of planet earth were left far behind as they sat aboard their flying vessel surrounded by the whizz and whirring of machinery. Down below the waters raged and the planet fought amongst itself. Yet up here, in their little cabin they were munching upon snacks and co...

Swedish producer Daniel Savio returns on Finland’s Elektorni label. We’re showcasing the electro funk side to the EP. There once was a fellow named Daniel Savio, Who rode on a unicorn spotted and gravio. He called to the Mighty Thor, “I’ve never seen one before!” While dancing the Elektorni fandavio.

George T and Mairi ‘B’ Pots return with a new single on Paradise Palms Acidic, percussive, hypnotic vocal belter from George T and Mairi ‘B’ Pots as Accident Machine on the ever-reliable Paradise Palms. There once was a contraption so keen, Called the “Accident Machine” – quite obscene! With a premiere most bright, It caused such delight, In a real dream scene rarely seen! The paradise palms stood...

Music To Watch Seeds Grow By welcome Los Angeles based multi-disciplinary artist, E Ruscha V to the Seeds family, with a release for the Cosmos. There once was a fellow named Eddie Ruscha V, Who lived in a garden extraordinarily, He spent all his days reaching up to the sky, For Music To Watch Seeds Grow By. His fingers were leafy like ferns in the spring, His hair tangled vines where the nighting...

Amine Laje is a multi faceted producer. In fact you might better know him as Romain Poncet or Traumer... Under this new moniker he is keen to explore some of his foremost influences, drawing upon inspiration from the heady days of Trip-Hop and channeling his production credentials into a new sound. For his first-ever published mix as Amine Laje, Romain Poncet crafts a deeply immersive journey thro...

It was hard to process why he felt this way - for there was no rhyme or reason to such emotion. Loving your mind was hard work - especially when it seemed as though that it was destined to try and trip him up at every turn. Perhaps that's how everyone felt - somewhat at mercy to the merriment and the delusional thoughts which whizzed and wandered on by from time to time. As he walked through the p...

Good Block are a familiar duo amongst certain circles. For several years they have been steadily releasing music inspired by the funk and balearic influences of the late eighties and nineties - fusing modern sounds with the sun kissed hedonism of the past. They've been generous with it too. Always keen to share edits and tracks with friends, their music has been the secret weapon of many a DJ. The...

Jaye Ward, what a bloody legend! In the sometimes insipid, fickle and murky waters of the dance world not many have navigated its depths with the wisdom, style and sophistication that Jaye Ward has. A force of nature who’s been wielding the acid, since acid began, Jaye still embodies the raw spirit of UK club culture – screaming into the void and moving bodies. For three decades, she’s been keepin...