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Mystery Tiime’s ‘New Wave’ Ransom Note Mix
With latest album, ‘Maudlin Tales of Grief and Love, ‘ he examines lo-fi dance, post-punk, and new wave. “It’s hefty in places, tender in others, with surface noise folded in,” he says of his sound, which draws from influences like Jah Wobble and The Creatures.
Track By Track: Night Swimmer - Xia Ye - Ransom Note
During this period, Dengke found solace in a night time hike up a mountain near his hometown; a trip that would inspire the sounds captured on Xi Ye, and provide sonic comfort in an uncertain time.. Painted as a beautiful, intricate tapestry of meditative sounds and atmospheres, the 11 tracks are organic, spiritual and cerebral, crafted using both virtual and physical instrumentation.
Mixes - Ransom Note
In Flagranti – The ‘Altered Currents’ Ransom Note Mix Marking a quarter-century of, Swiss duo In Flagranti present a mix steeped in their patchwork aesthetic, stitching together threads of 70s disco, 80s post-punk, and 90s US house.
Dopamine Dreams: Truus de Groot & Cosmo Vitelli in conversation
Bridging post-punk, minimal wave, and experimental electronics and born from the creative synergy between Parisian (Berlin based these days) producer and I’m a Cliché label head Cosmo Vitelli and Truus de Groot, the California-based avant-garde artist behind the …
Rhythms Of Life with Bruce - Ransom Note
Larry McCarthy aka Bruce, has been a stalwart of the UK electronic sound for over a decade. He’s released on flagship labels such as Hessle Audio and a number of burgeoning independents, DJ’d globally and produces music with an unresting precision, earning him his stripes in the scene.
News - Ransom Note
Northern Irish artist Nick Carlisle shares new Spiralling video for new album Sailors On The Roiling Sea Scintillating art rock & mesmeric visuals from Northern Irish DIY artist Nick Carlisle (Upset The Rhythm, O Genesis)
Interviews - Ransom Note
Remaining present: Ana Roxanne talks creativity & the simple pursuit of happiness Ahead of her appearance at Le Guess Who?, we spoke to the ambient singer about her pathway into music, the impact of lockdown and her soft spot for noughties screamo.
Deep Listening with Suki Sou - Ransom Note
Her new album Notes on Listening is a lush and pure union of sunlit electronica, komische, drone, ambient and proto techno, that celebrates sonic simplicity and modern technology, whilst tipping the hat to some of her formative influences like Terry Riley, Suzanne Ciani and Laurie Spiegel.. Following the album’s release in April, Suki shares a selection of …
Commentary - Ransom Note
NIKS, Cici and Mixtress play Incognito’s new festival ‘Covert’ There’s a brand new festival being brought to you by the minds behind London via Reading collective and party series Incognito Radio: Covert. Taking place between 21st-22nd August, the line up features the likes of Mèzigue, Cici, Niks, Adam Pits, Desert Sound Colony, Mixtress, Stem and more, playing in the beautiful ...