Become a friend of Ransom Note and support independent journalism.

Become a friend of Ransom Note and support independent journalism.

Become a friend of Ransom Note and support independent journalism.

Become a friend of Ransom Note and support independent journalism.

Become a friend of Ransom Note and support independent journalism.

Become a friend of Ransom Note and support independent journalism.

Become a friend of Ransom Note and support independent journalism.

  • Music
  • Art & Culture
  • Commentary
  • Shop
  • Music
  • Art & Culture
  • Commentary
  • Shop
g986
  • Optimo Music

    A rough guide to Optimo Music – Selectors Select

    It should come as no surprise that someone as single-minded as Keith McIvor aka JD Twitch ran a great record label. Here are some favourite songs, tracks & releases as picked by Keith’s friends, peers, admirers, plus we’ve scoured the website for some fan reviews

  • Yaga Festival
    Review:

    Yaga Article: Drenched In Komorebi

    “Oblivious British journalists indoctrinated then sacrificed in a ritualistic pagan ceremony”…you can always guarantee a good time when it is spent watching the trees.

  • Seeds Mix #4
    Seeds Mix #4:

    Joe Muggs’ Music to Smell the Jasmine whilst watching for Bats in the Twilight

    Beyond the fabled chill-out room and into the field we go…

  • Line Out Mix
    Line Out:

    Family Silver Live @ Sputnik, Field Manuevers 2025

    From the Lock Tavern via The Gun to spoons…Nick ‘The Gun’ Stephens and Casper ‘Volte Face’ Clark from this year’s Sputnik at self-titled ‘Worst Rave Ever’

  • Artist to Artist
    Artist to Artist

    When worlds collide: Tom Sharkett and Raf Rundell in conversation

    Parts WH Lung and The 2 Bears; Tom Sharkett and Raf Rundell discuss collaborating, live set-ups, and other randomness…

Hey! What’s this?
Premieres News
high japan artwork v.2 final 2025
Premiere: Rudolf Abramov – High Japan (Aquasonic Records)
SEMTEK_003_NORTHERN_LIGHTS
Premiere: Semtek – Northern Lights
XK039_B
Premiere: Boss Priester – Concentrate
a3018132610_10
Premiere: Sarayu – Don Vito Bingus
HUMAN-ENDEAVOUR_ABS_v2
Premiere: Ambient Babestation Meltdown & Borai – Warm
individual-friends-single-cover-2 (1)
Premiere: Yoann Pisterman – Individual Friends
First Epoque – RSP – FRONT
Premiere: First Epoque – WRONGMANOEUVRE
Crystalline Reality – Vamos! final2
Premiere: Crystalline Reality – Beach Balls
a3448809853_10
Premiere: Dawn Again – Guided Meditation For Dancefloor Nirvana
BP011 for email
Premiere: boys be kko – Sant Esteve (Kko Edit)
LOTR029_cover_A
Premiere: Pancratio – Artificial Intelligence
TUR186R_Turbo 250_Artwork
Premiere: Sascha Funke – MZ (Roman Flügel Remix) [Turbo Recordings]
GRID017_Cover
Premiere: SSSLIP & Beton Brut – Pigeons (Noti Remix)
Front IG
Premiere: Bunzinelli – Mind’s Eye
ABM & Borai (1)
Human Endeavour Records release EP from Ambient Babestation Meltdown & Borai
unnamed (2)
Auntie Flo returns with new album ‘Birds of Paradise’
Badaboum
Ransom Note to host 15 year party in Paris with Yu Su, NIKS and Louison
20250713_185527
Music To Watch Seeds Grow By join Auntie Flo’s ‘Plants Can Dance’ event
505451585_18056307881192119_8056080408219686838_n
Magic Carpet returns to Lisbon’s Monsanto Park for The Sizzler, an open-air air with Dimensions Festival
Mafalda-35mm-000006440018
Ransom Note to host Mafalda at The Social for August party
926fbb7e-f3d4-11ef-954e-0ecc81f4ee58-972×597
Overmono announce sprawling WHP Takeover
Acid Arab – ph Giacomo Gianfelici -SA24
Spring Attitude Festival to host Apparat, Bicep, Dj Tennis and more in Rome
NSRT x Adrian Sherwood_9131-web
Legendary producer Adrian Sherwood returns with first solo album in thirteen years.
IMG_5154 Anastasiia Osypenko
Yaga: Lithuania’s Forest Gathering Returns This July
niklas-weiss-W2tisCgfu8A-unsplash
Ransom Note celebrates 15 years at Glastonbury
latorre5
Fifth edition of La Torre Ibiza compilation announced
image1
Ransom Note’s Forever Frolicking T-Shirt
07.06 Absolutely Massive (Artwork BG) 4×5
New party launches in London with DJ Booth concealed from dancefloor
underworld
Underworld announce ‘Audiophile-Quality’ reissues of back catalogue
In use (Primary)
AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ Wireless
Niklas Wandt by Deniz Saridas
Viscera announce EP from Niklas Wandt featuring Eden Burns Remix
A BUTTON
A BUTTON
RSN_15_SPHERE_1 copy
Must Read
Credit_ Steve Double_Camera Press – The Sabres Of Paradise – IMG_03 copy
Featured

Sabres of Paradise: 8 Tracks for Disciples

"This One Goes To Eleven" Jagz Kooner and Gary Burns reflect on a pivotal moment in time...
 
 
@siennalorrainegray-WOH25-Friday-3323
Events
Life After The Trenches… We Out Here 2025 Reflections In the current climate where you can’t enjoy your music without knowing what corporate companies are profiting, it’s a truly refreshing experience, and just how music should be.
PRESS SHOT Serenda 1
Mixes
Serenda: The Ransom Note Mix Soulful, fast paced House music with a pulsating drive. 
Photography by Khris Cowley @asianprovocateur for Here & Now @wearehereandnow
Reviews
Greater than the sum of its parts: Field Maneuvers 2025 review Our annual return to the festival with authenticity and community at its core.
 
ATFA053 art sm (1)
News
Ata Kak Returns After 30 Years with New Album ‘Batakari’ More than three decades after his debut album became an unexpected internet phenomenon, Ghanaian artist Ata Kak is set to release his first new recording since 1994.
unnamed (2)
News
Auntie Flo returns with new album ‘Birds of Paradise’ The ever prolific Brian d'Souza continues his beautiful journey in this world, with new album under his Auntie Flo guise, exploring where the dancefloor and natural world intersect.
Screenshot 2025-08-08 at 11.38.32
News
Rabanne Partners with Miraval Studios to Revive 1980s Musical Heritage Through Global Remix Challenge The fashion house has announced a collaboration with the renowned Miraval Studios in Provence to remaster and relaunch music from founder Paco Rabanne's 1980s catalogue
 
723d76dc-ae25-49b3-9d18-f6e387d1cd55
News
Lucrecia Dalt announces new album ‘A Danger to Ourselves’ with David Sylvian Collaboration The album features her most emotionally direct work to date and a notable collaboration with David Sylvian, former frontman of Japan. It's Dalt's first full-length since her breakthrough 2022 work "¡Ay!"
 
10-Jahre-Pop-Kultur-Pop-Kultur-Wie-alles-begann-@-Museum-Atelier-–-Photo-Dominique-Brewing_0099
Events
Pop-Kultur 2025: In Focus This year the festival showcases a broad representation of musicians and artists who will showcase the future potential and genre bending sensibilities of underground creative culture.
 
thredd
Playlists
Influences: thredd Thredd is a London‑based group formed in late 2023 by Will Lister, Max Winter, and Imogen Williams who are set to release their debut record on Scenic Route. This playlist spotlights their influences. 
20250713_185527
Art & Culture
Music To Watch Seeds Grow By join Auntie Flo’s ‘Plants Can Dance’ event Stella Z and Lapalace to perform live sets at world-first bio-sonification series where where the plants play the music!
ElisabethKlinck_live_by_JelleMeeze
Playlists
Music to linger on a sunny day by Elisabeth Klinck Belgian electroacoustic artist Elisabeth Klinck guides us through an eclectic selection of music set to soundtrack the sunshine. 
 
505451585_18056307881192119_8056080408219686838_n
Events
Magic Carpet returns to Lisbon’s Monsanto Park for The Sizzler, an open-air air with Dimensions Festival The open-air event will take place in Lisbon's beautiful Monsanto Park, just 10 minutes from the city centre and is headlined by Hamish & Toby alongside local favourites Luisa and Telma.
Untitled-1
Interviews
Artist to Artist: Nomi Ruiz & Eli Escobar New York musings and reflections on house music and beyond. 
nediapress
Interviews
“Creating this label gives me more freedom” – a conversation with Neida Talking foundations and structure.
 
Holden&Zimpel_by_JustynaTraczyk_1
Interviews
Spending Time: James Holden and Waclaw Zimpel in conversation First time collaborators interview each other about their debut long player and the creative process that went into it.
 
Screenshot 2025-07-21 at 16.32.22
Mixes
Ysanne – The ‘Monday Is OK’ Mixtape Producer DJ and dwelling behind the counter at Phonica, Ysanne makes Mondays ok
 
nevlilit_hyperit_digital_back (cropped)
Featured
Track By Track: Nev Lilit – Hyperit Swedish artist Nev Lilit guides us through the incisive Scandinavian noise & industrial music of her new album
jasperjames25
Mixes
Jasper James: The Ransom Note Mix Proper house music from the Glaswegian DJ.
nashdoeswork–12
Events
Review: LISB-ON Festival 2025 – A Manifesto for Civilised Hedonism This year's edition of the Lisbon festival proved comfort and chaos can coexist...
RSN15_B&W
Record Labels
bytes
insulttoinjury
outer-reaches
ransom-note
RN Desktop Homepage -34
Archive
boccacciomain
Playlists

The Sound of Boccaccio

A new compilation charts the soundtrack to one of Europe's most pivotal clubs. 
 
 
052c472b-dda6-4f4d-9f25-ec904c6fa738-999×561-ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-converter
Interviews
Bacalao! The Untold Story Of Valencia’s Pioneering 80’s-90’s Rave Scene The latest EP Bawrut has gifted to Ransom Note Records (available here kids!) features a stomping beast of a tune that went by the name of Routa.
tuff jam
Interviews
Tuff Jam – Karl ‘Tuff Enuff’ Brown & Matt ‘Jam’ Lamont discuss a musical legacy "I thought it was our worst ever remix...but no one else thought so!"
Screenshot 2023-10-31 at 16.38.59
Art & Culture
Exploring 1960’s Ibiza with Damien Enright Mike Boorman in conversation with revered Author Damien Enright on the storied history of Ibiza in the 1960's.
 
1994- disciple london
Music
The UKG Connection: a playlist with DJ Disciple Dj Disciple reflects on some of the music and moments which have storied his career following the release of a new book. 
emily-wang-SpVsVl3dXyo-unsplash
Featured
Championing Scenes: The Rebirth of Jungle Music We spotlight the rising stars of Jungle's new wave - exploring the legacy between the roots of the genre and the present.
a74093d2-7a4e-4872-b9d6-414a99a8e27b-999×561
Art & Culture
Exploring the United Tribes of 90’s Napoli Underground raves, extravagant parties and the sunshine of the 90's in Italy. 
 
eclipse_03.08.91a
Art & Culture
A Brief History of Rave Flyers Phatmedia founder Dave discusses his passion the history of Rave Culture and shows us some rarities from his collection. 
 
Screenshot 2023-05-31 at 16.25.23
Interviews
Gone To A Rave with Roni Size From winning a Mercury Prize to hanging out with Giorgio Armani - this is the story of one of Bristol's most pivotal figures in Jungle and Rave culture. 
 
98cf4a7a-24b6-42fc-9f08-f2f418802e30-999×561
Art & Culture
The Story of De Underground Spotlighting the long gone East London record shop which helped champion and push Jungle music onwards to new heights. 
Junior-Tomlin-Flyers
Art & Culture
Afrofuturism & the Art of Rave: Junior Tomlin In Conversation In conversation with a pioneer behind some of the greatest rave flyers and artwork ever designed. 
Screenshot 2023-10-31 at 16.10.20
Commentary
House Nation: The State Versus The Rave A throwback article from Mike Boorman reflecting on the Met clampdown on raves in London.
kisspng-sunscreen-github-cat-wearing-sunglasses-t-5a9a1dc6ceeb45.7579833015200496068476
R$N Boutique
record g3268 g3244 g3086 g3194
Visit the Shop
Background
Want More?
g2174
g4082
g4134
cats
Join our Community
Press
  • Music
  • Art & Culture
  • Commentary
  • Shop
  • Stalk Us

    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • Facebook
  • Contact

    • Contact
    • Get involved
    • Send us Music
    • Enquiry
  • About

    • About
    • Become a Friend
    • Join the Community
    • Code of Conduct
    • Subscribe
  • Advertising

    • Advertising
    • Advertising Opportunities
  • Affiliate Links

    • Affiliate Links
    • Eventcube
    • Mumu
© The Culture Space LTD 2025. All Rights Reserved
Design by Deep
  • See all
  • Interviews
  • Mixes
  • Playlists
  • Premieres
  • News
  • Events
  • Reviews
  • See all
  • Interviews
  • Mixes
  • Playlists
  • Premieres
  • News
  • Events
  • Reviews
  • See all
  • Interviews
  • Mixes
  • Playlists
  • Premieres
  • News
  • Events
  • Reviews
  • See all
  • Interviews
  • Mixes
  • Playlists
  • Premieres
  • News
  • Events
  • Reviews
  • See all
  • Interviews
  • Mixes
  • Playlists
  • Premieres
  • News
  • Events
  • Reviews
  • See all
  • Interviews
  • Mixes
  • Playlists
  • Premieres
  • News
  • Events
  • Reviews
  • See all
  • Interviews
  • Mixes
  • Playlists
  • Premieres
  • News
  • Events
  • Reviews
  • See all
  • Interviews
  • Mixes
  • Playlists
  • Premieres
  • News
  • Events
  • Reviews
  • See all
  • Interviews
  • Mixes
  • Playlists
  • Premieres
  • News
  • Events
  • Reviews
  • See all
  • Interviews
  • Mixes
  • Playlists
  • Premieres
  • News
  • Events
  • Reviews

Must Reads

How To Fall Asleep with Discovery Zone
A dreamy playlist from the NYC pop producer
JJ_ANDIE_35mm-24
Acid Rain on the streets of Glasgow with Domenic Cappello
In conversation with the Sub Club resident
Dom subclub
The Paradoxe of Paris – Meet the New School
The changing face of the French capital
pdoxclub

Trending track

a3122740774_10
Tokyo
Centuras
Shop Now
a2392481158_10
Que Quiere Usted (Marc Romboy Remix)
Bawrut
Shop Now
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Reviews
  • News
  • Events
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Reviews
  • News
  • Events
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Reviews
  • News
  • Events
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Reviews
  • News
  • Events
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Reviews
  • News
  • Events
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Reviews
  • News
  • Events
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Reviews
  • News
  • Events
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Reviews
  • News
  • Events
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Reviews
  • News
  • Events
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Reviews
  • News
  • Events
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Reviews
  • News
  • Events
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Reviews
  • News
  • Events
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Reviews
  • News
  • Events
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Reviews
  • News
  • Events
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Reviews
  • News
  • Events
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Reviews
  • News
  • Events

Must Reads

Track By Track: Maria W Horn – Panoptikon
Delving into the haunting depths of the decommissioned Vita Duvan panopticon prison in Luleå, Sweden
mariahorn
Watching Trees returns for 24 hour extravaganza this summer
The woodland multi disciplinary festival is back
wt woowds
The One Who Runs Away Is The Ghost
A delicate film in focus
TOWRA Film Still

Trending track

a0712389253_10
Phox
Sem
Shop Now
a3590846180_10
How To Stay Wide Awake
Seagoth
Shop Now
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Events
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Events
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Events
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Events
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Events
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Events
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Events
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Events
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Events
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Events
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Events
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Events
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Events
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Events
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Events
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Featured
  • See all
  • Events
  • News
  • Opinion

Must Reads

David Holmes – Humanity As An Act Of Resistance in three chapters
As a nation, the Irish have always had a profound relationship with the people of Palestine
david holmes – humanity as an act of resistance
Rotterdam – A City which Bounces Back
The Dutch city is in a state of constant revival
serhat-beyazkaya-6OmkdtxJzYE-unsplash
Going Remote.
Home swapping as a lifestyle choice
Going remote

Trending track

a4076778913_10
Vels d​’​È​ter
Glass Isle
Shop Now
a1680126527_10
Dreaming
Timothy Clerkin
Shop Now
  • Art & Culture
    • back
    • Category
    • Featured
    • See all
    • Reviews
    • News
    • Events
    • Must Read
    • IMG_9940 v2
      Under the Lazer in the Hazer: Yes Chef!
      Yes Chef! is the DJ duo and regular house music party run by Joe O and Good Company Broadcast Group.
      Badaboum
      Ransom Note to host 15 year party in Paris with Yu Su, NIKS and Louison
      Ransom Note head to Paris for another 15 year party at Badaboum on Friday 19th September with Yu Su, NIKS and Louison.
      • Community
      • Support Us
      • Contact Us
      • About Us
  • Music
    • back
    • Category
    • See all
    • Playlists
    • Reviews
    • Premieres
    • Interviews
    • News
    • Mixes
    • Events
    • Tech
    • Must Read
    • IMG_9940 v2
      Under the Lazer in the Hazer: Yes Chef!
      Yes Chef! is the DJ duo and regular house music party run by Joe O and Good Company Broadcast Group.
      @siennalorrainegray-WOH25-Friday-3323
      Life After The Trenches… We Out Here 2025 Reflections
      In the current climate where you can’t enjoy your music without knowing what corporate companies are profiting, it’s a truly refreshing experience, and just how music should be.
      • Community
      • Support Us
      • Contact Us
      • About Us
  • Commentary
    • back
    • Category
    • Featured
    • See all
    • Events
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Must Read
    • 2 001
      Electribal Gathering – Billie Ray Martin recalls
      Singer Billie Ray Martin recalls the formation of Electribe101, record company problems and getting the Marshall Jefferson seal of approval…
      2022_MartinaBerther_MidSize_5
      The Cave of Forgotten Dreams: The World of Martina Berther
      The innovative world of Swiss bass player & composer Martina Berther explained using Stone Age art
      • Community
      • Support Us
      • Contact Us
      • About Us
  • Shop
  • Community
  • Support Us
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
Cookie

This website uses cookies to help it run smoothly

Accept