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The People In The Fog is a moniker of DJ Sodeyama. He has been a stalwart of the Tokyo underground for nearly three decades, cutting his teeth in the 90's and retaining a key presence at the forefront of Japan's house music scene. Over the years he has released a sprawling array of music under a few monikers on the likes of Zenit, Rekids, Quartz and трип. However most recently he has been operating under the guise of The People In The Fog which has afforded him the chance to dig deeper into his sound channeling elements of funk, downtempo and the dubbier undertones of house. He has released this material on Japanese record label Sound Of Vast and for dj's in the know those records have become a 'buy on sight' scenario. This mix showcases versatility and class. Tight blends, excellent, deep thoughtful selections.

House music seems to go through various trends, new iterations, reworks and phases. Jasper James has seen them come and go. The Glaswegian DJ and producer was practically raised on the stuff, growing up around the Sub Club family and cutting his teeth at local parties and in small, dimly lit crowded basements long before it ever became ‘cool' to be a DJ. His musical repertoire was taught by his father, Harri of Subculture fame. However his own ability to read a room and command a dancefloor remains very much his own. Over the years he has evolved beyond the Glasgow underground playing globally and receiving acclaim before going on to release music on Optimo Trax, ESP Institute, No Art and Steel City Dance Discs amongst others. This mix showcases his versatility in the booth as he weaves between shades of house music – demonstrating a deep rooted knowledge and respect for the origins of the genre.

If you've spent any time on Seoul's dance floors lately, chances are you've come across the name ffan. And if you haven't? Well, you've got some catching up to do. ffan has carved out a reputation for his intricate and high-energy sets, navigating seamlessly through genres with a flair that is perfectly controlled. Whether he's behind the decks or deep in the studio, ffan brings a wild, magnetic energy. His sharp focus has led him to become a key figure in Seoul's bubbling underground scene. As the founder of club Nyapi Seoul and Studio Namsan, ffan's voice shimmers through all projects he touches. There's no better time to get acquainted with what ffan is bringing to the booth. Read more here: https://www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/ffan-the-wednesday-alternative-mix/

Hot on the heels of the acclaimed Tears Maker Chant 12” LP, illustrious French Electronic duo Froid Dub are back on Ransom Note Records with an interstellar remix package, with a little something special for all occasions on this colossal record. Slip into something comfortable and sit back. Lead single comes from Strange Affair with their mix of Just One. Who are Strange Affair, we hear you ask? They are the exquisite combination of two big hitters, Ruf Dug and Tia Cousins! We're delighted to introduce their maiden voyage as a production pair, and they make waves here with a frenzied reimagining of the original.

There were colours and flags everywhere, people gathered beneath the myriad of shades in celebration. They were here to see and be seen. The music played loudly and banged furiously from a battered old sound system in the corner of the parade. Aboard the float people danced and waved to the patrons beneath. They were the VIP's around here. It was loud, as it was supposed to be. Hyas and Aurèle team up for a wicked collaborative EP which also sees a fusion of their respective record labels Bardouin Music and Demi-Monde. This one is energetic and groove driven.

There was nostalgia in the air. You could almost taste it. From behind his sunglasses he watched as they danced in the thick haze of the sunset. The orange light was scattered over the rippling water as they moved by the pool. They were in the middle of nowhere, the outback of a dream. Some others lay on the grass in the distance, watching as they came and went. Each with their own story of the days and nights which had come before... Mexico based producer Mahkina draws influence from the 90's with a stellar assortment of fast paced sounds which bang hard and are set to have the dancefloor bumping.

There was something in the air, a sense of tension. Out here in the middle of nowhere there wasn't much to be seen for several miles. That had always been the intention. Gathered amidst a small clearing they all looked tense and excited, for something big was about to happen. Then someone walked forward, flicked the switch, cranked the generator and let everything rip. For miles the sound would echo and boom. The rave had began. X & Ivy hold no punches on a new release for Life and Death – a fast paced affair which flies off the hinges from the get go. This one slaps.

Manchester-based producer Lily Mumby, the creative force behind Lapalace, has chosen Lavender as her botanical muse for this sixth instalment. The standout track ‘new age night' – a stunning love child of William Basinski's decaying tape loops and Aphex Twin's intricate programming—carries subtle lavender-inspired tones, balancing the plant's calming essence with hypnotic rhythms. Just as lavender requires thoughtful tending before rewarding the gardener with its distinctive aroma, Lapalace's landscapes reveal deeper complexities with each listen.

Medicine 8 are back. The project of brothers Liam and Luke May started around 30 years ago in their South London stomping ground. Their sound, which blended electro and acid house with rock sensibilities, saw the pair release a healthy string of records all the way through to the late noughties, along with a handful of remixes for the likes of Orbital, Manic Street Preachers, Nirvana and pop royalty Kylie Minogue. Medicine 8 has been lying dormant over the last decade but Liam and Luke have been keeping themselves busy in the interim. As well as running Trashmouth Records - the label responsible for bringing you Fat White Family, MEATRAFFLE and Warmduscher - the pair have been keeping the hardware dream alive with Decius, the sleazy acid house outfit they founded alongside Paranoid London's Quinn Whalley and Lias Saudi, long running label mate and frontman of the Fat Whites. In April the duo marked their first new music since 2016 with a remix of May Lavie's ‘The Poem' for our R$N sub-label Human Endeavour. The request from label boss Rosie Ama has now jerked the project back into action and, since the release of the remix, the pair have got back in the studio under the moniker and are now giving Decius tracks a Medicine 8 make over. Looks like this won't be the last we'll be seeing of the project… To celebrate this triumphant return, boy have we got a treat for you. Luke and Liam have kindly put together a two-hour long 100% Medicine 8 production mix, packed with tracks from the archive, unreleased music, banging remixes and new releases...

PREMIERE: Retromigration - B=E² [International Chrome] by Ransom Note

Sleep D are a pair of Australian producers and DJ's who also run the prolific record label Butter Sessions which has become a home to an array of artists including the likes of Jennifer Loveless, Hybrid Man, Ewan Jansen and more. The label is rooted in underground club music and has been in operation for over ten years and has remained a consistent presence. The pair themselves make music which sits somewhat between genres drawing upon elements of early trance, acid, downtempo, house and techno. It's always raw and rugged, at times progressive in places but definitely rooted in clubland. This mix is a stellar representation of the pairs musical outlook which is broad and fierce. It goes very deep and as such the length reflects the diversity and strength of narrative in the style of sets they tend to perform and play. This one is a tour de force.

The snake weaved its way through the jungle. It slithered slowly along the leafy underbelly of the great green monster as the trees breathed deeply in and out brimming with warmth and wisdom. The jungle was an ominous place – some called it the beast for the way in which it could swallow you and never let you go. The snake knew little of the landscape in which it lived but the people, the people, they did. It was hot and sticky that night. Budalagi is expertly remixed by Dåser to create a genre pushing version which channels elements of dub, bass, gengetone and beyond. It's all things and it sounds delicate and punchy in equal measure – however that works is a mystery and testament to the production skills.

Norway x Germany. Two heavyweights go head to head for a belter of an EP. There once were two sorcerers of synthesized sound, Named Skatebård and Lauer, most wondrously renowned, They journeyed to Geilo one effervescent night, With Bordello A Parigi shining strobe-light bright. “Oh fiddle-de-dee with your Trollkraft and strings! What Norwegian-German vibrating bass brings!” They twostepped and tangoed through fog with such glee, While bongos and toms played a disco jubilee. The incandescent synthlines went weaving so high, Like glow-sticks elating the dawning trance sky, The italo-indie-house masters did play, Till the heyday of rhythm drove genre away. And what did they learn from this euphoric spree? That electronic wizards, when paired, disagree On everything proper, but somehow still make The most splendid nonsense for dancing's sweet sake! Trollkraft unites the mighty Skatebård and (Philip) Lauer, a Norwegian-German partnership. Their self-titled release features two tracks of Italo inspired 90s Garage. “One Night In Geilo” draws on 90s house and two-stepping melody. Out June 6th on Bordello. Get it on…right…now. Listen below: https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premieres/premiere-skatebard-lauer-one-night-in-geilo-bordello-a-parigi/

"Ten years of Invisible Inc! It doesn't seem that long ago since the label was first conceived in a moment of naive enthusiasm, I must confess!" We're premiering "Animal, Mineral, Vegetable" by Girls Chat Room, a standout cut from Invisible Inc's 10-year anniversary compilation. The label celebrates a decade of sitting comfortably in that sweet spot between outsider dance music and experimental sounds. guided by the vision of founder GK Machine since 2014. Part of a special 2xLP release pressed on pink vinyl, across 80 minutes it's exactly the kind of "mental kaleidoscope" that gives this now Glaswegian institution label its distinct identity. The full anniversary compilation drops on May 25th, 2025. https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premieres/premiere-premiere-girls-chat-room-animal-mineral-vegetable-invisible-inc/ @invisible-inc

Illinois-based producer Zvrra expands her discography with the four-track EP “Mica,” released on Munich's ever reliable QEONE label. There once was a Zvrra so rare, Who lived on a techno-swept prairie with care, With her Wooden Rain Tool, So bizarre and so cool, That made rhythms beyond all compare! She tumbled her beats like a shower, On dry wood for hour after hour, While butterfly wings Made glistening things, As beetles turned gold by her power! The musical Zvrra would play Her hypnotic percussion all day, In QEONE's domain, Through sunshine and rain, While breakbeats and melodies sway! Oh wonderful, strange little Zvrra, From Illinois, not from Sierra, Her ambient chirps And kaleidoscope blips, Made listeners feel so much clearer! Following her 2020 techno belter “Dress” and 2021's LP “Bizzaroland,” this new collection spans techno, breakbeat, ambient, and electronica across all its 4 tracks. We're premiering the percussive, intricately textured roller “Wooden Rain” https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premieres/premiere-zvrra-wooden-rain-tool-qeone/ @zvrra @qeone

80's NYC NRG loft party vibes from CC:DISCO! on remix duty for Daisybelle. There once was a DJ named Daisybelle, Who played records fantastically well, With Tasty Lopez she'd shout, “Eyes Wide Shut” all about, Till the dancefloor was caught in their spell! They journeyed from London to Puerto, With CCDISCO's remixes in tow, On HE.SHE.THEY. RECORDS they'd bounce, With high-energy sounds to announce, Making sunrise sessions brilliantly glow! The vinyl-driven Daisybellian beat, Made fabric and Pikes quite replete, With eclectic selection, And musical connection, The Printworks crowd stamped with their feet! Oh! The shimmer and ravey tension! And dancefloors too many to mention! With euphoria slow-burning bright, Till the darkness turned into light, A melodic house music invention! London-via-Puerto Rico DJ/producer Daisybelle is a regular at fabric and Pike. Eyes Wide Shut features vocals from Tasty Lopez. We're premiering the 80's bounce of CC:DISCO!'s rework… Get it on, let's go. https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premieres/premiere-daisybelle-ft-tasty-lopez-eyes-wide-shut-ccdisco-remix/ @daisybelledj / @cc-disco

Established in 2018, Suffragette City is a not-for-profit Manchester-based club night held annually to mark International Women's Day. They raise funds for local grassroots charities supporting women and gender expansive people while creating events for all genders that are full of positivity, solidarity and mischief. This May 10th, they're bringing their friendly Manchester vibes to London for an afternoon of excellent music and community at our friends The Social, 5 Little Portland Street where Suffragette City residents Kath McDermott (Flesh at The Haçienda/Homo Electric), Ghost Assembly (Abigail Ward), and Ladybeige (The Social Service) are joined by Sounds of the Universe's Vandorta. Lancashire-born. Acid-damaged. 909-obsessed. Abigail Ward aka Ghost Assembly, runs a one-woman op from the dark end of the dancefloor. Raw machine funk, dipped in dub, NY garage, post-punk and the snare fills of Stock, Aitken & Waterman. INTERVIEW: https://www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/ghost-assembly-the-altered-currents-ransom-note-mix/

The car moved slowly, weaving between the traffic and the flickering lights up ahead. The myriad of colours whizzed by as they entered the rollerstate – the city encompassed everything and swallowed it whole. There was silence in the backseat. The driver made little motion but for the occasional twist of the wheel. Outside there was noise, outside there was madness. Inside there was peace. A subtle warmth to the bubble in which he sat. The city was his home. Mosley Jr. releases an excellent collection of deep, dubbed out house music with delicate moods and nostalgic references. This one sounds as good on a lonely bus ride home as it would in the club. Heads down.

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 Transmissions, Brutaż, Warning, People & Places and Common Ancestors, shjva's sound is always developing and always morphing. Her live sets and collabs with Volodymyr Gnatenko and Stereometrix stretch that sound even further, which sits somewhere between dub techno, dream states, and the kind of melancholic jazz you'd hear drifting out of a broken speaker at the afters. It's hypnotic and deep. Today's Wednesday Alternative mix is a love letter to minimalism, recorded using a prototype rotary mixer built by shjva's Polish friend Kamilescu, the mixer is raw, tactile and beautiful, just like this set which contains deep cuts and spaced out percussion. This is vinyl only recording that touches the ear on the softest pressure points, all day listening to create a brisk morning atmosphere.

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 room IDM” belter. But you'll have to buy the release to get hold of that. Pre Order on Malka Tuti https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premieres/premiere-ed-rain-ft-fantastic-twins-met-him-on-a-wednesday-superpitcher-lovers-mix/ @malkatuti

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, While Wrong Island Communication deranged All the messages sent by the creatures around, Resulting in quite an peculiar sound. “Oh fiddle-dee-fumble!” That BB would cry, As it danced ‘neath the purple-green spots in the sky. “My Communication is terribly wrong, I can't seem to finish this nonsensical song!” So they pranced and they prangled through dew-dabbled dawn, With Communication so curiously drawn. That BB and Yetsuby on Wrong Island stayed, In gloriously gibberish games that they played. We're premiering Yetsuby's remix of “I Wish I Had Something To Say But I Don't” from Maltese producer Rebecca Theuma's project That bb. The track comes from her upcoming EP “The Words Are Stuck In My Throat” on Wrong Island Communications, with Yetsuby (one half of Korean act Salamanda) maintaining the dreamlike original but transforming it into a skittering, drum-laden, handclap madness, wig out. One for the sunrise methinks, whether that's the end of a very long night or the start of a beautiful new day. “I wrote these songs while going through a prolonged writer's block. I had moved to another country and found myself feeling very alone and lost,” explains Theuma. “At this particular point in my life, sounds were better at explaining my inner landscape than words.” The EP will be released on the ACE Scottish-born, now Lisbon-based label Wrong Island, with artwork by Polish artist Jo Sekieta. @wrongisland

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 should be, the sound of a piano danced atop the breeze in the distance. Milton Jackson and Brian Kage team up with Detroit pioneer Jon Dixon to collaborate on an exquisite deep house cut on Freerange Records. A beautiful, honest track which brings hope and light.

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 the Diamond Haze, “Your Remixing skills have me quite in a daze! You sublimate tapes, Into curious shapes, And transform all my nonsense to musical praise!” They traveled to Crumbly-come-Tumble by sea, In a sieve that was leaky as leaky could be, With a spoon for a sail, And a thimble for pail, And a bottle of nothing to drink with their tea. And this is the end of my nonsense today, About Diamond Haze Source in its remixing play, With Tapes Sublimating, And CT Kidobó creating, A rhythmical jumble in Lear's silly way! We're premiering the CT Kidobó rework of The Source. A deep, dark bubbler… let's go. Buy HERE on Tapes Sublimating

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 bright, Opaque were his melodies, twisted and queer, That made all the Melodize creatures draw near. “Oh! Beartrax, dear Beartrax,” they'd cheerfully say, “Your Pagliara Remixes make our hearts sway! So splendiferous, rumbly, melodiously strange, From basslines to treble, the whole tonal range!” But Beartrax just smiled with his whiskers akimbo, And twirled seven times in a musical limbo, For musical nonsense was all that he knew, In Melodize land where the sky was dark blue. We're premiering Massimiliano Pagliara's synth-heavy, bassy rework of Opaque… Belter.

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 does the talking and offers a brief insight into their psyche but that's about it. This mix is a tour de force demonstrating the potential future of dance and electronic music, a hectic maze of sounds which challenge and entice at both the same time.

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 and Manami. We're premiering the title track, Mehr Phett and it's a cracker.

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 rotation in clubs across the world. His own tastes have evolved with time and he is keen to bring forth a new generation of musicians and producers to breathe live into the future of the genre. This is perhaps best represented by the release of a new compilation on Hot Elephant Music which Alexander has curated showcasing a breadth of electronic music from Indian producers. As a dj his sets are eclectic as you like – they draw upon his huge breadth of musical experience and a lifetime spent collecting records which has lead him into scoring film soundtracks, playing clubs worldwide and a myriad of other musical adventures and projects. This mix represents his cosmic best – wild energetic synths and a driving energy make this perfect dancefloor fodder.

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'. One of our favourite producers in recent years, the Mexico-based Argentinian has his own unique off-kilter take on house music that manifests on this remix through trippy soundscapes, squelchy acid licks and a chugging bass groove.

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 all the way up to the present. There is a splendid air of nostalgia about this release – it sounds exactly as it should, channeling elements of the past alongside modern influences in a way which feels true to the rawness and rugged sensibilities of the genre. This track is the lead single from the release – a dreamy affair with all the euphoric notes hitting in the right places. All underpinned by quintessential breaks and sounds which might have been lifted straight from an airfield or barn in the 90's.

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 cause trouble. They were baddies all right. As bad as they came. One day they might regret all of this but as the weekend rolled in at full speed, they too prepared themselves for the heat of the night ahead. Tom Esselle is set to release a new EP on Rhythm Section International – the now long running London based record label continues its voyage through the meandering world of house music. This time its with a carefully curated collection of tracks which draw for the bounce as much as they deliver on the feels beneath.

'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 feel this good... Clubland is filled with duos, and when it comes to Lord Fascinator & Kate Stein, they met on a tropical island after one had commissioned the other to create several giant monsters for a music video. Fast forward through ten years of costumes, chemicals, religious art projects and "Mad Max yoga retreats", they have finally cemented their relationship in the studio with their Primary EP, four tracks of psychedelic synth-pop, cowboy disco and cosmically inclined iridescent electronica. @katesteinnyc @fascinatormusic

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 curious fish, While balancing teacups on top of her dish. Her iceberg spun 'round like a crystalline top, With nary a reason or purpose to stop. The porpoises laughed and the sea turtles cheered, As Charlotte's strange vessel completely disappeared. Then popped up again near the Isle of Kazoo, Where nonsensical creatures said, "How do you do?" Charlotte Leclerc just curtsied and smiled, Her journey, though frosty, was wonderfully wild. "Delodio Moiré!" became her strange call, The most elegant iceberg captain of all! 'Moiré' is the second album by French musician and singer Charlotte Leclerc. Deeply influenced by Reunion Island, where the artist grew up. Steeped in the humid heaviness of the Indian Ocean and caressed by the freshness of the primary forests, Charlotte's songs are nourished by the small details of everyday life that we rediscover when we slow down the pace of our busy days. She uses the sound of her synthesisers and drum machines to create a blend of ambient, electronic music, and pop, and speaks to us about human relationships. Two-person relationships and universal relationships, those that connect us all and allow this planet to function a little better. Remember, "Moire" means "changing."

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 lines between genres but always managing to maintain the soul and energy of a good party. Nothing too serious, nothing too dark. At a time when the world ain't so happy – they channel the feel good elements of a genre which can often take itself far too seriously and we can safely say that we're here for it. This mix demonstrates why they are two of the most fun in the booth at the moment as they whiz through a heady assortment of House, Disco, Italo, Balearic and beyond.

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 cold beverages from a trolley on wheels. Who cared for what was down below? Not when they were this high. The Magus Project remind us why the 90's was a better time as a new EP is unearthed showcasing the sound which accompanied the tail end of the century. Fast paced, driven by electronics with a raw underground edge. As dance music should be.

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 nearby, As the machine let out quite a sigh. “I manufacture mishaps! And wonderful scraps! Of nonsensical things from the sky!” It whirred and it clanked with a boom, Filling all of the scene with perfume. Not the fragrant kind, no! But a strange psychic glow, That transported you straight from your room! Oh, real dreams it made by the score, Each one stranger than those made before. In paradise lands, Built by mechanical hands, What accidents could you ask for more?

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 nightingales sing, “O fumblesome, tumblesome, root-tappity-high!” He sang as the seedlings grew nigh. The Cosmos flowers danced in their purple and pink, With petals that shimmer and stems that could think, “Dear Eddie,” they whispered through pollen and dew, “Play something delightfully new!” His orchestra bloomed from the rich fertile ground, Daffodils trumpeted, making a brassy sound, While Cosmos conducted with star-patterned faces, Their petals like musical braces. Said Eddie Ruscha V with infinite glee, “My botanical symphony's the key, don't you see? The reaching and teaching and beseeching I try, Makes Music To Watch Seeds Grow By!” When visitors came from the land of Dahloon, They'd waltz with the Cosmos beneath the full moon, While Eddie played tunes on his hollyhock-flute, That made even cactuses root. O! Eddie Ruscha V of gardening renown, With Cosmos flowers crowning his vegetable crown, May your reaching continue through soil and loam, With plants dancing right through your home! Cosmos follows a path that Ruscha began exploring with his 2018 release, “Who Are You”, on Beats In Space and continued through recent works like ‘Green Mirror' under his alias Secret Circuit and ambient pieces for the “Slow Show” performances. Each project has been a cultivation season that invites listeners to pause, observe, and connect with cycles of natural emergence. Cosmos is dropping at the end of March. Here's a premiere for ‘Reaching Up', available to pre-order on Bandcamp now. Pre-Order Cassette/Digital Release Date: 28/03/2025

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 through jazz-infused beats, melancholic textures, and raw, intuitive soundscapes. The mix showcases a lot of unreleased songs that were created for the restaurant Datsha in Paris, alongside some tracks from the eponymous album. Best enjoyed in a cozy setting, with warm lighting—let yourself get lost in the sound. This one goes deep.

The river was flowing rapidly. The rain from the night before had meant that there was little room for error as they floated on down through the rushing water. The noise was bellowing all around and the rough smacking of waves against the boat was almost frightening at times. They could see the dense greenery of the jungle all around them on either side as they careered down the rapids, narrowly avoiding the rocks and the dense fog of white as the water surged beneath them. The sun beamed down from above upon the expedition. It was hard to tell where they were anymore... Cafe de la Jungle has become well known for his eclectic take on percussive electronic music which sees him experiment with rhythm and structure in innovative ways. His music is intelligent and hypnotic often leaving you quizzical of its whereabouts or direction - we say this in the best way. This new record on QEONE is special. A true heads down, lock in affair.

There was change in the air, some sort of strange shift. The tone of the evening had become ominous and menacing as the lights flickered and flashed beneath the bridge. Cars went past oblivious to the crowd who had gathered upon the bridge to watch the race unfold. In the distance the sound of engines could be heard from up on the hillside. Plastic egos were aplenty, fragile yet furious in equal measure. Soon everything would be dark but for the headlights careering through the darkness. They'd watch from overhead as they drove strikingly beneath - onwards and into the black. Trip The Light originated in Manchester but is now based in Berlin, the collective, come partym come label have been at the forefront of a new wave of bass music which challenges the preconceptions of the genre and this new release from one of their residents Akïi cements that.

The bubbles drifted across the room as the crowd of people watched them rise into the great beyond and disappear. There was something fascinating about the way in which they floated and danced effortlessly upon the breeze. From time to time they'd catch an effervescent glow beneath the sunbeams which coursed in through the windows illuminating what would otherwise be darkness. Then they would simply pop. It was as if they had never been there, much like a thought or a memory or a dream. They simply came and went. Igaxx releases a new EP on Third Place Records, the label run and championed by Will Hofbauer. This one features a delicate assortment of downtempo electronics with this track in particular reminding us of the acid infused balearic era of the 90's.

The skies began to open up once more as the darkness began to shrink and fade away. It left behind a clear day, one in which they could gaze out upon the landscape which had been concealed and hidden beneath fog and despair for far too long. The meadows were green once more, the radiance of the sunlight illuminating their emerald glaze with vigour and elegance. There was something restorative about it all – as if some sort of strange magic had been cast to herald in the dawn of a new day in all its grace and might. Wandering through the tall reeds, she watched as she took in a world which had been barren for far too long. Mysterious duo Advent Children are remixed by another as Salamanda reimagine the sound of ‘Restoration Meadows' creating an ethereal dreamy soundscape which offers promise for the birth of a new enlightened world.

The night was young but there was a fever and an energy in the air. It was tense and palpable. The weekend was fast approaching, the release from the day to day struggles of the working week would be euphoric and fuelled by decadent dancing in dark rooms where smoke hung thick and people mingled beneath the glow of a rich, warm red light. Things weren't so bad after all. He was feeling alright. As he entered the club he took off his coat, placed it promptly upon the old leather chair perched in the corner of the room and joined the throb of people on the dancefloor. He shuffled a little. He was moving. Keita Sano teams up with Sauce81 for a dynamic collaboration which reminds us why dance music is fun. Disco tinged energy, not too fast and within enough funk to keep things bumping for a while.

German electronic music producer Daniel Herrmann, better known as Flug 8, announces his fourth album on Ransom Note Records with new single, Biotech - a minimalist electronic meditation on societal contradictions created during the pandemic era. @flug8

From the outside it certainly didn't look like much. It was just an empty building perched by the river. It didn't look like anything, it's hollow frame and the old tin roof was all that was keeping it standing but once upon a time it had been the home to nights which resonated through the ages.  As the sun set, it was quiet on the banks of the river. Occasionally in the distance a car whizzed past, its lights illuminating the old bridge which connected the outback to the city.  One day it might become a place in which people danced again. For now it sat waiting... Guava holds no punches, contributing to a new compilation for the much acclaimed Warning label and party. This one is a progressive, fast paced cut for high energy dancefloors.

Zillas continue their slow-motion death disco and ACID across the galaxy with a little help from Anatolian Weapons The Zillas on Acid, with tentacles green, Performed the Should Must in a manner unseen, With Anatolian Weapons they danced through the night, In Stages of Late Pacifism, a curious sight! The honorary Zilladelphian's Remix was grand, As acid-soaked sluggers took over the land, The Dude of Stratosphear played tunes with such flair, While glitched-out vibrations hummed through the air! “The Magic of the State!” they chortled with glee, In their dubby Zone of Its Own, wild and free, “Drones Go Home!” they bellowed in bass, As new beat bumpers shook the whole place! Old Sam Berdah mastered the Wall with great care, While Mars Hum signals came from everywhere, The ultradimensional super-stack grew, As Neu Bau presented this madness anew! Mars Hum Remixes by Zillas on Acid drops March 21, 2025, featuring three reimaginings from their 2024 NEUBAU EP. Honorary Zilladelphian ANATOLIAN WEAPONS transforms “Should/Must” into an acid-soaked slugger that defies gravity, Slow-motion death disco, dubbed-out drum machine rhythms, and ACID across the galaxy. @zillasonacid

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. They are about to release a new album - titled 'Window' the record features a collection of dubbed out downtempo and house music which shows a growth and depth to their sound. Based in London the pair are also seriously talented selectors - having built a reputation for their eclectic, far reaching sets which move between styles and genre. This mix is a masterclass in a warm, glowing type of dance music - the sort that makes you long for summer and serenades you into spring.

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 park he took in the sights and sounds all around him. He tried to disconnect from what was going on up there in his mind. For there was no real reason to dwell upon that which he could not control. What will be will be. Mono Junk releases a new EP via Cold Blow, a discerning tasteful electro affair which also includes poised remixes from both Sansibar and Katerina. This remix is a fast paced affair which balances the delicacy of the original with percussive tones and flurries.

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 keeping it real in the sweaty backrooms of Stoke-on-Trent's Golden to the hallowed halls of fabric. Her path weaves through the history of British dance music like a rebel's tale – from squat parties to Sabresonic, from The End to Turnmills, from Homobloc and Dalston Superstore to Field Maneuvers…and maybe somewhere else this summer that we might have a little hand in. Jaye, like the best of these humans walking this rather odd planet, is a restless spirit and this mix she's done for us is a fucking belter that reflects that. It's an examination of Jaye's unwavering devotion to the weird and wonderful corners of dance music. From a DJ who's seen it all, Jaye remains perpetually curious. Get this in your ears, expect the unexpected, blur the conventional and dissolve into pure feeling…ONWARDS Read more: https://www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/jaye-ward-the-alternate-currents-ransom-note-mix/