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We recently released the most excellent debut EP from the mysterious Double Body. Four scuzzy, Lo-Fi dance floor destroyers that brim with hypnotic patterns and mesmerising, looped samples.

Even though they won't tell us their real identity, we thought we'd see what a mix from them would sound like... from early Photek that sounds "like an abandoned factory on Mars" which gives you a sense of the vibe the mix reflects their approach: a bit of an outsider, but definitely still plugged right into the world of the electronic.

https://www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/double-body-the-alternate-currents-ransom-note-mix/

Organic exploration with our first Music To Watch Seeds Grow By signings…

Some musical journeys begin with a whisper, a gentle rustling of leaves, and a breath of sound. For brothers Clive and Mark, aka the legendary Woo, this journey has been unfolding since the 1970s through a four-decad long sonic odyssey of discovery…

Their latest output on our very own Music To Watch Seeds Grow By imprint is an ode to Sweet Peas.

One of a series of five unreleased albums from their archives, it’s a thoughtfully curated collection of ambient, minimalist, and new-age soundscapes designed to be the perfect soundtrack for moments of sowing these seeds, which accompany every release in quiet reflection.

“To our surprise and delight, Sweet Peas can be planted in the autumn and they’ll blossom in the coming spring” notes Clive.

To accompany this creation, they’ve created “A Walk in the Woods with Woo” mixtape, where Stevie Wonder’s forest-infused melodies dance with Marlene Dietrich’s vocals and Schubert’s transcendent strings paint aural woodland landscapes. Each track is a seed, carefully planted, slowly unfurling its own unique narrative. It’s a meditation on growth, on patience, on the delicate art of nurturing something beautiful from the smallest of beginnings.

FULL INTERVIEW HERE:

https://www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/seeds-mix-1-a-walk-in-the-woods-with-woo/

The clouds were scattered, a delicate array of colours illuminated in pinks and blues from the late evening haze. The sun was setting in the distance casting strange shapes and shadows on the land below. At times it was hard to assess where the sky began and the fields ended, for they met somewhere in the middle in a myriad of shades.

Who knew what sort of god might live above their hollow might. Up in the heavens there had to be some sort of shepherd which watched over them all.

For if there wasn't, what else was there?

Nummer Music are set to reissue material from Paul Mahoux’s seminal BùLù project. The release comes with new remixes which reimagine the ethereal, dream like states of the original and rework them with prowess for discerning dancefloors and clubs.

Do!! You!!! radio host and selector steps up for a round of Ransom

The great Sarahtonin is a selector who’s not one to fit into boxes. Less about genre boundaries and more about pure, unadulterated feeling – crafting sets that are part emo-odyssey, part dance floor magic built of rare disco through to techno Sarah’s is one for the journey…

Her Do!! You!!! radio show has already garnered her a cult following, with listeners all over the world. Whether she’s lighting up the sweaty confines of Corsica Studios, festival stages like Gala, or curating mixes Sarah brings an infectious energy that’s impossible to ignore.

Buckle up, and let Sarah be your guide.

“Take off all your clothes… I feel the beat… come and dance with me…”

FULL INTERVIEW: https://www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/sarahtonin-the-shine-a-light-on-mix/

@sarahtonindj

For those who've been paying attention, Wes Baggaley isn't just another DJ—he's a selector who has meticulously explored the underground electronic landscape across Europe for many years. From the hallowed decks of Panoramabar to Frankfurt’s seminal Robert Johnson and in the sweaty depths of Glastonbury's NYC Downlow, Baggaley has cultivated a reputation as a vinyl obsessive who treats records like a primary language.

He's not one to pull punches either; in real life and on his Instagram, he offers a refreshing take on the absurdity of the state of the music world—from lamenting the current popularity of "garbage pop remixes" masquerading as "cool" and "underground," to poking fun at the disconnect between an artist's public persona and the commercial realities behind the 'scene'...there's definitely a reason Dave Clarke's FUSE is his favourite mix!

Drawing from a deep well of experience—eight years on Rinse FM and residencies that span from London's Dalston Superstore at the most excellent queer house music party Bottom Heavy to the world's most revered underground spaces—Baggaley delivers a journey that's both intense and unpredictable.

This mix captures the restless spirit of someone who refuses to be confined by genre boundaries. Dark ambient textures collide with driving techno, industrial edges spark against electro. It's a mix that reflects Baggaley's current Narr Radio remit, and it certainly refuses to sit still...

FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/wes-baggaley-the-alternate-currents-ransom-note-mix/

Follow here: @wes-baggaley

“Like nature, our approach has always been quite random,” Renowned duo Woo on Music To Watch Seeds Grow By

There once was a Woo on a musical spree, Who sang to Earth Angels beneath a tall tree.

With tunes of delight, they made seedlings grow, Their “Music To Watch Seeds Grow By” did glow!

The Woo danced a jig with a cucumber cane, While the Earth Angels hummed a melodious refrain.

“Seeds sprout in time!” they chirped in their glee, And the Woo clapped along, as happy as can be.

So now when you hear that harmonious tune, Think of the Woo and a sunny afternoon.

For Earth Angels and melodies make gardens thrive, And nonsense like this keeps the whole world alive!

A thoughtfully curated collection of ambient, minimalist, and new-age soundscapes designed to be the perfect soundtrack for moments of sowing these seeds, which accompany every release in quiet reflection.

Composed by the renowned duo Woo—Mark and Clive Ives — this is one of a series of five unreleased albums from their archives. The release combines soothing tones from clarinet, guitars, percussion, and electronic elements, creating the perfect soundtrack for gardeners and music lovers alike. Featuring tracks like “Golden Hours” and “Earth Angels,” this album is an ode to the slow, rewarding process of growth and new beginnings.

https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premieres/premiere-woo-earth-angels-music-to-watch-seeds-grow-by/

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.

Full interview here; https://www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/in-flagranti-the-altered-currents-ransom-note-mix/

LA-based artists and Sensory Signal co-founder Capes and Adult Hits join forces for the tenth release on Ransom Note offshoot Human Endeavour Records. Mirroring the sonics that the pair champion at their parties, ‘Stellar Bodies’ explores visceral acid, electro and breakbeats that stimulate the mind, body and soul.

The release launches with single ‘Rush’, a collaboration with fellow Los Angeles artist and vocalist Dick Ensalada. His gruff, raunchy vocals marry perfectly with a driving bassline and squelchy acid to create a pumping acid house track built for sweaty dance floors.

The following three tracks journey across the electro spectrum. ‘Move Your Body’ is powered by plenty of low end, crisp breaks and robotic vocal samples, while title track ‘Stellar Bodies’ lets a haunting synth and bubbling 303 take centre-stage, before ‘Four’ brings the EP to a high octane close with stomping breakbeats and dark, moody pads that swallow you whole.

Read More: https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premieres/premiere-capes-adult-hits-feat-dick-ensalada-rush/

A New Wave mix from jungle pioneer, hip-hop cult figure and dancefloor alchemist, Ayman Rostom aka

@maghreban Doctor Zygote and Strange U. under his new alias Mystery Tiime...

With latest album, 'Maudlin Tales of Grief and Love, ' he examines lo-fi dance, post-punk, and new wave.

With all that hyperbole in mind we asked him to put together a New Wave mix, recorded with the same spirit of experimentation for the album...

https://www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/mystery-tiimes-new-wave-ransom-note-mix/

This week’s Monday Is OK mixtape is an immersive experience into the world of YANA, the alias of Polish composer and multi-instrumentalist Joanna Bieńkowska. YANA’s latest album, Daydreamer, released on Ólafur Arnalds’s OPIA label, continues her journey into emotional landscapes shaped by lush string arrangements and atmospheric electronic textures. A graduate of the Academy of Music in Gdańsk, YANA’s music blends classical training with a flair for modern, ambient soundscapes.

For YANA, music creation is almost a ritual—an intense, organised practice. “Constant work is a kind of ritual for me. It strengthens me and organises my life,” she reflects.  Daydreamer’s journey flows from darkness to light, mirroring the human experience.

Interview here: https://www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/yana-the-monday-is-ok-mix/

TRACKLISTING

Keaton Henson - Dorma 3:42

The Smile - Open The Floodgates 4:29

So You Are Tired - Sufjan Stevens 4:50

Vega Trails - Love Your Grace 2:32

Thom Yorke - Knife Edge 3:20

Nonkeen - that love 7:46

The Hum II - The Vernon Spring 2:05

Colin Stetson - Rain Song 3:01

Yana - Tender 4:22

Sofi Paez - Everywhere 3:53

Valentin Hadjadj - Closer from „Close” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 4:13

Claude Debussy, Alain Planes, Reverie, L. 68 3:53

Jean Kapsa - Dernière Fete 3:08

Yana - All Alone 2:08

Chilly Gonzales, Jarvis Cocker - The Tearjerker Returns 3:33

Robot Koch, Viktor Orri Arnason, Foam and Sand - Star as Eyes - Foam and Sound Rework 4:00

Jóhann Jóhannsson, Jonas Colstrup - Be Forgotten 1:36

Ólafur Arnalds, Nils Frahm - Life Story 5:41

Jóhann Jóhannsson - Flight from the city 6:31

@olafur-arnalds