Ransom Note

Chile born, Buenos Aires based dj Diamin is making waves. Coming from a diverse background she has established her reputation as a fearsome selector playing lengthy sets on vinyl alongside the likes of Djs Pareja and many others. She has risen to prominence with recent appearances on the Lyon based radio station LYL Radio which has offered her a platform for two stunning mixes which were widely championed and appreciated across the board. Her music draws upon a Latin American influence and is rooted in interesting, abstract sounds which entice and delight dancefloors in an intriguing and uncompromising fashion.

Diamin is one to watch, we anticipate an exciting future and good things to come.

What's that saying? Shame on you if you fool me once? Shame on me if you fool me twice? Except we aren't ashamed, we are in fact more than happy to welcome back the fabulous Serial Experiments as part of our Monday mix series. Vilmantas Pocius is better known as his alias Serial Experiments, an up and coming producer and one of the prominent members behind the whypeopledance team of which we have been a fan for many years. He knows a lot about music and has developed a wealth of knowledge whilst managing one of the most interesting and diverse music blogs in recent times.

This is the second time that he has contributed to the mix series, it's easy to see why...

It's not all that often that someone comes along and catches attention with immediate effect. Katerina has found a home amidst the Comeme collective, the label and imprint run by Matias Aguayo. Having appeared previously with the odd track dotted here and there on compilations and split releases she is now ready to unveil a powerful 12" EP all of her own which punches with a sense of promise and intrigue. Living in Berlin but originating from Finland and Bulgaria she has amassed a sprawling collection of influences and this much is clear in both her production and dj sets. As a regular at Helsinki clubs Kaiku and Ääniwalli she is known for extended, lengthy sets and has the knowledge and experience to work an audience for hours at a time.

We are delighted to welcome her to the Ransom Note mix series and we expect very big things are in store for Katerina.

A little while ago we stumbled across a beautiful album by an unfamiliar duo - Diamont Dancer are made up of Pau Roca & Nacho Marco and have worked together to produce some of the finest in ambient, drone and experimental in recent times. Drawing influence from the likes of Brian Eno, Alessandro Cortini and John Carpenter they have captured a sound which sits somewhere between the ethereal and the haunting, it is dreamy in parts but comes not without a sinister twist.

This mix series was made very much with the purpose of showcasing music like this, Diamont Dancer as a perfect soundtrack to your Monday. Listen as they select music by Fennesz & Sakamoto, Biosphere, Sonic Youth and more.

Hello and welcome to another edition of the Hot Air podcast for the Ransom Note. This time around I spoke to a DJ who has dedicated his life to music since the early 80s. John Scheffer is a quiet and unassuming guy from The Hague, and you probably more likely to know him by his long term moniker Intergalactic Gary.

From his early days buying glam rock records back in the late 70s, John has immersed himself in collecting music, and began DJing in clubs in Holland in the 80s. But, he’s never been one to jump on the latest trends, and he’s always very much followed his own path. After he hooked up with I-F in the 90s and begun putting out twisted electro records as Parallax Corporation, Scheffer’s DJ career slowly began to blossom, and these days he’s travelling the world bringing his unique blend of warped disco and techno to dancefloors on a regular basis. With John coming to London to play Hypnodrive at Rye Wax on the 28th September, I caught up with him to chart his long and varied career. It was great to pick his brain about the early days of disco and Italo in the Netherlands, and he has a great story about how acid house finally took hold after a somewhat uncertain start.

Listen to the podcast, brought to you courtesy of Rode microphones whom without this would never have been possible...

Christian S is a mysterious force to be reckoned with - the well established disc jockey and trend setter has been a key player in the Cómeme crew for many years and has released a fine assortment of oddball dance music. His style is wild and wide ranging - this is a no holds barred contest and no genre or style is off limits. His adaptive take on dj'ing and production has allowed him to merge and manipulate worlds and in turn he has been supported by a wide number of promoters and clubs across the world. Appearances at the likes of Panoramabar, Salon Des Amatuers, De School and beyond have rendered him a consistent presence.

We are delighted to welcome him as part of The Ransom Note mix series, this one is big.

Based in Berlin Natascha has existed as a consistent presence amidst the underbelly of Berlin for a while now, slowly amassing a name she has evolved from strength to strength with the firm and reputable support of the ://aboutblank crew who have helped to push her forwards and inspire.

As a respected collector and a talented disc jockey she has honed her skills with hard earned practise and presence. Most recently signed to On Board she is now seeking to further her progression and opportunity as an emerging artist with an exciting and promising future... Her tastes are far reaching and wide, her selection clinical and precise, her ability to rock the sh*t out of a club very much undeniable. We are delighted to be able to welcome her to contribute as part of our mix series which showcases the very best in new talent and emerging music. She steps up with a statement of intent, vinyl only and really very good.

Matt is a British composer who has emerged with a flourish over the last few years, describing his music as "Classical Dream Pop" he has been critically praised for his musical integrity and output which has most recently seen him release an album on Injazero. The label has acted as a safe haven for those which dabble between the abstract, the experimental, electronic and classical music - it makes a perfect fit for the singular and wide ranging approach Matt Emery has applied to his musical expression. There is an element of intrigue as to what might come next for the up and coming musician but we feel excited by the prospect of a new avenue...

As a result we invited him to contribute to our Monday mix series, an ambient focussed affair. He picks music by the likes of Throwing Snow, Jon Hopkins, Max Cooper and even delivers an exclusive rendition of one of his own tracks.

There are very few disc jockeys in the UK or even the world who can be said to have had as longstanding a legacy as Domenic Capello. As one of the most reputable resident dj's in the world alongside his counterpart James Harrigan he has amassed a reputation as a fearless selector and an infamous party starter. Harri & Dom have been at it for decades, the pair have championed Saturday nights in the Sub Club since long before a generation and continue to remain two of the very best at keeping the floor moving and the dancers happy. Playing everything from disco to house, electro to techno and whatever ever else works down in that basement the pair have been keeping the party alive for over twenty years on Saturday night. We are honoured to welcome Dom to our series...

We've been quietly watching the career of Djedjotronic from afar for some time, he has evolved as an artist and has emerged from the big room bonanza with a unique and singular sound which has been well supported and praised. Along the way he has collaborated with some of the most influential in dance and electronic music including the likes of Miss. Kittin and Cardopusher. He has released most prominently on Boys Noize Records and is now set to release his debut full length album which showcases his talent in a new light. A few weeks ago we premiered a collaborative reimagination of Gary Numan's track "Are Friends Electric" in collaboration with Lokier... It's a sign of good things to come...