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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · 16d

This Sunday Shaho Qadir, a Kurdish Londoner and double amputee, will embark on a heroic journey. Starting in Glasgow and propelled by his immense upper body strength, he will travel by wheelchair all the way to Gaza.

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Wheel to Gaza - Glasgow to Gaza by wheelchair - Ransom Note

This Sunday 28th September, Shaho Qadir, a Kurdish Londoner and double amputee, will embark on a heroic journey.

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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · 17d

'Space can be crumpled like paper into an infinitesimal dot. Time can be extinguished like a blown-out flame. And the laws of physics, which we regard as sacred and immutable, are anything but'
A Journey Beneath the Surface William Basinski @ The Rectory Lisbon
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William Basinski at The Rectory, Lisbon: A Journey Beneath the Surface - Ransom Note

Tonight, my ship is coming in. William has come to Lisbon.

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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · 17d

And whilst you know all this balance & wellbeing is the ‘right thing’ to do, and admittedly you do feel quite good, but with all these reclaimed weekends that once belonged to beautiful reckless abandon, what do you do now?

Turns out, you go to Salto Festival.

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From Dancefloors to Trail Running: Finding my new festival fix at Salto - Ransom Note

...with all these reclaimed weekends that once belonged to beautiful, reckless abandon, what do you do now? Turns out... Salto

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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · 22d

Watching Trees announces dates for 2025

Further sonic rambling in the North Wiltshire countryside with Optimo (Espacio) will take place between 29-31st May 2026.

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Watching Trees announces dates for 2026 edition - Ransom Note

Further sonic rambling in the North Wiltshire countryside has been announced.

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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · 23d

Sitting in the space between digital dub and synth-pop with nods to Spectral Display with Primal Scream's @simonemarie4.bsky.social on vocal duty.

“NoLo” is from the upcoming anniversary edition of Golden Bug’s Piscolabis II out Oct 3rd on La Belle Records

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Premiere: NoLo feat. Simone Marie - Golden Bug [LA BELLE RECORDS] - Ransom Note

Sitting in the space between digital dub and synth-pop, with nods to Spectral Display and Primal Scream's Simone Marie on vocal duty.

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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · 29d

West London’s Tutu Ta returns with their most haunting work yet on “Violence Or Violets” via the ever excellent Long Gone Are The Old Traditions

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Premiere: Tutu Ta - Samurai Igloo - Ransom Note

An homage to dub sound systems of yesteryear from the West London producer on the ever excellent Long Gone Are The Old Traditions

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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · Sep 10

"In the current climate where you can’t enjoy your music without knowing what corporate companies are profiting, it’s a truly refreshing experience, how music should be.
This really is a festival like no other."

@nadiaksaiba.bsky.social reviews We Out Here 25

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Out Of The Trenches... We Out Here 2025 Reflections - Ransom Note

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.

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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · Sep 5

It should come as no surprise that someone as single-minded as Keith McIvor aka JD Twitch ran a great record label Optimo Music

Here's a list of some favourite songs, tracks, releases as picked by Keith’s friends, peers & admirers

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A rough guide to Optimo Music - Selectors Select - Ransom Note

It should come as no surprise that someone as single-minded as Keith McIvor aka JD Twitch ran a great record label. Here's some favourite songs, tracks & releases as picked by Keith's friends, peers, ...

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The Ineffable Horror of Joe Muggs @joemuggs.bsky.social · Aug 26

Thank you to the very lovely Ransom Note for having me do a two and a half hour musical ramble round my garden - which features quite a few highlights from the Once In A Blue Moon session at We Out Here....

Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · Aug 26

Joe Muggs has lived and breathed electronic music culture for many, many years…
So it is with some excitement that he's agreed to don his ambient trousers again for part 4 of our 'Seeds mix'.

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Seeds Mix #4: Joe Muggs' Music to Smell the Jasmine whilst watching for Bats in the Twilight - Ransom Note

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

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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · Aug 26

Joe Muggs has lived and breathed electronic music culture for many, many years…
So it is with some excitement that he's agreed to don his ambient trousers again for part 4 of our 'Seeds mix'.

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Seeds Mix #4: Joe Muggs' Music to Smell the Jasmine whilst watching for Bats in the Twilight - Ransom Note

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

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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · Aug 22

From The Lock Tavern via The Gun to spoons…

Family Silver are Mr Nick ‘The Gun’ Stephens and Casper ‘Volte Face' Clark.

Handily, via the wonder of a recording from this year’s Field Maneuvers, from The Gun’s stage, you can hear what they sound like...

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Line Out: Family Silver Live @ Sputnik, Field Manuevers 2025 - Ransom Note

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'

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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · Aug 20

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

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When worlds collide: Tom Sharkett and Raf Rundell in conversation - Ransom Note

Parts W.H. Lung and Two Bears and laws unto themselves, the pair talk about how their collaboration came about, live set ups and other bits and pieces besides.

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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · Aug 19

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Leaving Spotify: What Every Musician Needs to Know

YouTube video by Red Means Recording

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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · Aug 19

Ata Kak returns after 30 Years with new album ‘Batakari’ on Awesome Tapes From Africa.

Ata Kak Returns After 30 Years with New Album 'Batakari' - Ransom Note

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.

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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · Aug 14

The ever prolific Brian d’Souza readies a new album under his Auntie Flo guise.

"Birds of Paradise is about finding beauty and rhythm in a chaotic world, listening to nature, to our bodies and what's real."

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Auntie Flo returns with new album 'Birds of Paradise' - Ransom Note

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.

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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · Aug 11

Fashion house Rabanne has announced a collaboration with the renowned Miraval Studios in Provence to remaster and relaunch music from founder Paco Rabanne’s 1980s catalogue, launching with the July 9 re-release of “Listen To The Music” by Judy Carter.

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Rabanne Partners with Miraval Studios to Revive 1980s Musical Heritage Through Global Remix Challenge - Ransom Note

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

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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · Aug 7

Soaring, majestic ambient explorations from Yoan Pistermann as he unveils the first taster from his second album on Hologram Teen's newly minted Holographic Opera label...

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Premiere: Yoann Pisterman - Individual Friends - Ransom Note

Soaring, majestic ambient explorations from Pistermann as he unveils the first taster from his second album.

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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · Aug 6

You’re either a black cat or a golden retriever
Back by popular demand, R$N totes return in feline & canine editions, modelled by R$N’s black cat & golden retriever.
Screen printed on 100% cotton heavy-weight canvas bags with a nice long handle length

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R$N Black Cat / Golden Retriever Heavy-Weight Tote from Ransom Note Records

R$N Black Cat / Golden Retriever Heavy-Weight Tote from Ransom Note Records

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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · Jul 30

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FROID DUB - Tears Maker Chant Remixes

Listen to Tears Maker Chant Remixes by FROID DUB.

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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · Jul 30

Tears Maker Chant Remix package is now out via all your favourite platforms! 🙌🔊

The acclaimed LP by Froid Dub has been twisted and turned by the talented: Richard Fearless, Lena Willikens, Rufdug, Tia Cousins, Zillas on Acid, Tolouse Low Trax and Timothy Clerkin

Link to listen / buy below! 🌟❤️

Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · Jul 30

A First Timer & A Disco Mum’s Return - A Review of Love International 2025.

After a decade at the top, the festival is still finding ways to evolve, whilst keeping its community intact.

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A First Timer & A Disco Mum’s Return - A Review of Love International 2025 - Ransom Note

There's something about Love International that feels like stumbling upon a well-kept secret.

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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · Jul 24

Overmono announce return to The Warehouse Project alongside Skee Mask, Helena Hauff, Joy O and more.. www.theransomnote.com/music/events...

Overmono announce sprawling WHP Takeover - Ransom Note

Overmono have announced a massive takeover of Manchester's The Warehouse Project which will feature some of the biggest names in electronic music.

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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · Jul 24

"Genesys is scheduling MMA fights at their raves — have underground spaces become so sanitised that violence feels like the only way to be authentic?" Amber Wellings "At the rave where violence gets a time slot"

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At the rave where violence gets a time slot - Ransom Note

Genesys is scheduling MMA fights at their raves — have underground spaces become so sanitised that violence feels like the only way to be authentic?

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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · Jul 23

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Tom Sharkett, Raf Rundell - Where’s It All Go?

Listen to Where’s It All Go? by Tom Sharkett, Raf Rundell.

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Ransom Note @theransomnote.com · Jul 23

It’s finally out everywhere! Raf Rundell (2 Bears) and Tom Sharkett (W.H Lung) have joined forces for their debut collaboration, “Where’s It All Go?”🌟🙌

Available now on all streaming services alongside our BandCamp - link below!