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EXCLUSIVE Breach interview discussing his rise to stardom and his label, Naked Naked

Audiation

Music magazine giving exposure to the freshest music sounds and talent, as well as discussing industry related topics. We aim to showcase the amazing unheard talent in the International & Underground music scene.

For the love of music you will most definitely be able to find something you enjoy in our eclectic selection. Whether your groove is house, garage, dance or soul; we will cater to your desires.

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An imagination.. not with visuals, but with sound.

"Music is the voice of the soul. It is much more than sound. Music can be a comforter, party maker, career path or a way of life. " Mizz Ruby, Co-Founder.

"Music is passion & adrenaline rolled into a pattern of music notes that create a permanent etching of a moment in my mind."

The Sassy Yank, Co-Founder.

"Music joins people together from all around the world, without music life would be pretty boring."

Rokuro, Feature Writer.

"The birth of one's child is the only feeling that comes close to getting lost in music."

Cessle, Feature Writer.

"Music is a form of art that reveals a truth in a world full of mystery."

Sarah, Feature Writer.

OUR TOP PICK OF THE SHOWS - UK TIMEZONE

Monday 6pm South Star Radio DJ Junior UK Monday Madness - UK Garage & Bass Monday 9pm Ministry Of Sound Essential Garage Tuesday 2pm Select Radio UK Danny Blaze National Anthems Show - Club Classics

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Thursday 3pm Select Radio UK Lizzie Curious – Funky / Tech / Uplifting / Groove Thursday 8pm Empire London DJ X-Ray – House & UK Garage Thursday 9pm Kiss FM Majestic – UK Garage Thursday 10pm JazzySoul Radio DJ Soul Crush - Jazz & Soul Friday 6pm DJ Pyro House & UK Garage Friday 10pm Empire LDN Heartbreak – UK Garage Saturday 12 am Kiss FM Wideboys - Lovers off Music & Bass Saturday 8pm Shine EssnVee – House & UK Garage Saturday 9pm Kiss Fresh Mike Delinquent – UK Garage & Bass Sunday 10 am Silk City Wally B & Johnson - House & Garage

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Sunday 2 pm Silk City WisK & OSG - House, Garage & Bass

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PowerDress

In the current sea of forgettable pop stars, few have got what it takes to show that they’re a cut above the rest. Exciting new talent PowerDress, however, has enough pedigree, talent and charisma to mark her out as one of the most exciting upcoming talents in the game. Courted for songs by the likes of Lana Del Rey and coming across like a one-woman version of Hurts, she’s seriously hot property.

Also known as Penny F, her impressive song-writing credits include Del Rey’s stunning 'National Anthem', Rui Da Silva’s 'New Lover' (a Pete Tong Essential New Tune, no less) and songs for the legendary Arthur Baker. A former Brit School student with a degree in Pop Music Vocals from the Academy of Contemporary Music, she’s finally taking her turn to step into the spotlight and show what she is capable of. Based in London, her voice packs a serious punch, full of vigour and emotion yet never strained or unnecessarily over-the-top.

PowerDress' debut single 'Torture', is produced by Elrose aka Tom Devos who is one half of DEVolution. Torture is an incredibly catchy slice of sun-drenched pop-dance, dripping with bright, feel-good synths and hard-grooving bass that perfectly compliment her powerful and gracefully controlled vocals. Taking flavours from ‘80s pop and ‘90s dance and fusing them into a slick contemporary package, it’s one of the most impressive debuts of the year and an enticing taste of her forthcoming album (due for release in 2015).

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Leanne Louise - Blood Hearts EP www.leannelouise.com I am always amazed by Leanne and here is her latest EP which is lovingly set as a FREE release!

Mr Magician A magical and mystical tone, pumped up with an upbeat tempo. Catchy lyrics, the sounds perfectly match this track and atmosphere intended.

This is a piece that you could hear in a fantasy movie just when the action is building up and emotions are soaring.

Running Glass House part two, kicks off straight away with an intriguing rural tone. A darker yet compelling atmosphere accompanies Leanne's sweet voice. The break is a moment of genius, drawing in your attention, making you feel the emotions portrayed.

Blood Hearts A swaying rhythm, deep vocals with a lovely piano backdrop. Rising with pure heartfelt passion. Gorgeous tones complimenting the vocals with small touches of cymbals for extra effect.

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Oxide and Neutrino - Marimba After spending the best part of 2014 performing and touring the UK, the 'O&N' known to all as Oxide & Neutrino are back to smash your air wave speakers again with a new single release entitled 'Marimba' taken from their current EP 'QuarksAndLeptons'. Oxide & Neutrino are best known for their 2001 platinum hit album, 'Execute' which soared the official UK charts landing them a number #1 with 'Bound 4 Da Reload' along with a string of successful top 10 and top 20 hits including 'No Good For Me', 'Up Middle Finger' and 'Devils Nightmare', which was the lead track for Hollywood’s box office smash movie 'Tomb Raider' starring Angelina Jolie.

The Garage duo have since in the last few years been crafting their sound and trying to develop for their loyal supporters music that represents the real club scene - they have also been touring and performing up and down the country and abroad from countries such as Ibiza to Dubai. 2014 has seen Oxide & Neutrino excel to the big stages to perform SW4 festival on the Speaker Box Stage, Kiss Fresh concert and Outbreak Festival to name a few with the help of William Morris Entertainment Talent agency.

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The track 'Marimba' is a sure crowed pleaser and was selected by BBC 1xtra's Mista Jam, as his track to pioneer as his promo special for support on his show at present along with phenomenal support from social networking media since their sell-out concert last year November with So Solid Crew at the Indigo O2!

Oxide & Neutrino are back in full effect and ready to climb back into the chart topping spot at last!

Release Date: 23rd November 2014 Trapp Music Group

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Dj Cameo Jus Cool Nah ft Scrufizzer, Drifter, Lil Nasty, Big H, Saskilla, CCane DJ Cameo is back with pure fire on 'Jus Cool Nah’ enlisting a MASSIVE line up of Grime heavyweights; Drifter, Scrufizzer, Saskilla, CCane, Lil Nasty and Big H. If that wasn't enough the track is produced by Grime and Electro Producer Darq E Freaker who is best known for his work with Danny Brown, Tempa T. 'Just Cool Nah' is the lead up to his brand new single 'Let 'Em Know', dropping next week and the video is being shot this weekend. Both tracks will feature on the forth coming Gimme Grime Vol 1 out early 2015 via DJ Cameo’s own label imprint! www.djcameo.com

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“Ashea presents a brand new track to be released December 14th. The original with urban preppy attitude on the beats accompanying the sexy vocals. A TS7 edit gives a whole new feeling with bumpy beats and a lighthearted vibrant melody with choppy cuts. Other remixes included by Wideboys, TS7, Lynx & Deepmilo” Mizz Ruby ‘We like to introduce you to brand new artists who we think are pretty much amazeballs, ladies and gents say hello to Ashea’ Maximum Pop ‘Definitely one to watch in 2015’ Popshock ‘Ready to take on the world with her unique sound’ Female First Let You Go is the long awaited follow up to Ashea’s debut single ‘Whatcha Thinkin’ (featured on Clubland, Chartshow Dance & Vevo). Co-produced by Ashea and Red Triangle (One Direction, The Saturdays, Cheryl Cole, Ashley Roberts) and written by the multi-talented singer herself, Let You Go features an A list remix package from Wideboys (Kiss FM), TS7 (Kiss Fresh, 1xtra), Lynx (Hospital Records) & Deepmilo (Chartshow).

Ashea (described as Gwen Stefani meets Nelly Furtado) was born in the seaside town of Hastings to a family of singers & performers. Ashea worked with RAab Stevenson vocal coach of Rihanna and Justin Timberlake and was given career advice by pop legend Kelly Rowland during her sessions. With her performance skills honed, Ashea returned to Europe to learn music production. The Let You Go video was directed by up and coming talent Konstantin Ermakov who worked with Ashea to bring to life her original concept.

‘Let You Go´ is about how experiences shape who we become, especially first experiences, which we rarely forget and which hold a place deep in our hearts and minds. I chose to shoot the video in a school environment as this is where most of us experience a lot of things for the first time. In the video I break into the head teacher´s office and find some keys, I then go with my friends and start dancing in the gym, surrounded by lights. I like to think that this signifies how, breaking the rules can sometimes be a good thing, and you may just find the key to where you want to be. I believe it´s important to surround ourselves with people that make us happy, things that we love doing, and go to places that inspire us… So essentially the meaning of the story is ¨Go do what you love, push boundaries, live how you want to live, have amazing experiences which you´ll want to never let go of…’ Ashea 11

Knuckle Touch It was only a few weeks ago when I was given the “All Aboard” to join the fantastic four that makes up Audiation Magazine. After reading a couple issues and seeing that there is a high majority of dance and house music included in the magazine, (both genres I am completely unfamiliar with), I started to do my own research. Figures. Not only is the place that I was born and raised the home to jazz and blues, but it curated a little thing known as house music. Chicago, man…full of surprises.

Frankie Knuckles was the first disc jockey to start spinning synthesized music with pop and disco at The Warehouse, a dance club in Chicago. That is where the name ‘house’ music came from. The Godfather of House Music was at Warehouse for five years, until he opened his own club in Chicago called the Power Plant in 1982. He then turned to break into the UK in Delirium where Chicago house artists were in high demand.

Alright now, reading research about this guy can really only tell me so much. Wanting to listen to the style of his remixes and what gives him the title “Godfather of House Music,” I dug deeper. Here are my favorite tracks of his.

Your Love Tears Baby I Rain Falls

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Upon further research of Knuckles, I came across some of his favorite tracks which are listed below for a highly recommended listen.

Colonel Abrams - Trapped Sharon Redd - Can You Handle It Fat Larry’s Band - Act Like You Know Positive Force - You Got the Funk Jimmy Bo Horn - Spank D-Train - You’re the One For Me The beats. The sound of overlapped electronic drum, effects and reverb vocals. The sound that sparks dance moves you probably didn’t even know existed. This is all due to an experiment in music to create a positive and upbeat dance vibe in a club that was originally only exclusive to black, gay men. Even though he was taken too soon, just earlier this year, Frankie Knuckles’ mark on the world is legendary.

It’s a strange feeling finding out that I grew up in a place that has left such an impact on the world. Especially since I am always searching for new music.

House music is a very unique genre that will continue to reinvent existing or non-existing tunes. So, sending a fist-bump to Frankie Knuckles, for leaving the door open for future legends to come about and bringing the atmosphere that takes over the night life.

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A.M. SNiPER || FT ZAHRA PALMER NOWHERE Release Date: 7th Dec 2014 || Label: 3Fifty7 Music With the haunting tinkle of piano keys and the sweet ad-libs of Zahra Palmer before the strings and drums rise through the big band intro, A.M. SNiPER makes a statement with his penultimate release from the ‘Audio Postcards’ E.P (released 15th December) with brand new single ‘Nowhere’.

Having smashed the Summer with the huge single ‘Bus Pass’ featuring Wiley, achieving playlists with stations including MTV Base & Kiss Fresh, as well as a number 2 in the Music Week Urban Club Chart, Top 40 European Airplay and a number 1 on the iTunes Chart in Cyprus and Greece; A.M SNiPER’s talent and versatility shines on this futuristic, sci-fi inspired beat which sees the rapper approach ‘Nowhere’ with a more serious and soulful approach than we’ve seen from his entertaining hits of late.

As a recording artist, A.M. SNiPER’s early success was with the UK charttopping So Solid Crew, with whom he both produced for and featured as an artist. Other notable achievements to date include performances and collaborations with superstars from both sides of the Atlantic including Kanye West, 50 Cent, Memphis Bleek, Akon, Lethal Bizzle, Sway, JME, Ghetts.

With such an impressive CV already under his belt it is clear to see that A.M. SNiPER is going NOWHERE but up!

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Always into Something Stalley ft. TY Dolla $ign (Darren Campbell Remix)

Tru Freedom Daniel Walker & Tru Sub Tru Sub Recordings Release Date: 5 November

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Anybody familiar with the UKG scene will remember Ramsey & Fenn’s Classic remix of Belo Horizonti by The Heartist and for 2014 they’re back with a rework entitled ‘Belo.’ Released on Bug Records this November with Dub & Vocal edits. The 2014 rework delivers a complete different feel, smooth bass lines with soft subs. The vocal snippets used from early on offer a sense of familiarity before the track sets in, where the melody sits in-between the deus and b-line. The vocal edit differs through the middle where the a breakdown drops with the familiar sample, leaving you free to reminisce.

Release Date: 3rd Nov 2014

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"I'm an award winning mc from London breaking into the UKG Scene and championing the underground. I have seen that labels are giving artists a platform for their music which intern brings identity within the sound we design and the music technology we use to create music. With over 87% of Dj's supporting the projects under Jade Daley Music, Jade and who she collaborates with bring a dynamite experience to any club, rave or noted island resort." MC Jade www.jdaleymusic.co.uk

Time To Fly Full focus on the vocals, the sounds pairing nicely with rhythmic beats and soft moments. Jade's straight forward punchy urban nature bounces off interestingly alongside the sweeter male vocals. This track is all about dreaming big with twinkling stars.

Lazors An upbeat rhythmic track with punchy vocals from Jade. This complimented by sweet vocals from Vixen. Paired together creating a dancy fun piece.

Parallel Lines Beginning with strong male vocals and then the beat drops introducing Jade's lyrical rhythmic cretivtity. This peice oozes smoothness and strength powered by love.

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www.dubbedrecords.com “A nice set of tracks, the first being more simple and sexy to ease you into the night and the next having a more upbeat tone to bring you onto the dancefloor.” Mizz Ruby Dubbed is back with something unexpected.

We believe in more styles of music and thats why we started releasing several EP’s with different kinds of music. The first EP will be ‘Dubbed Goes Deep’ which clearly shows you the deeper kind of tracks which we also like!

If your into the deeper kinds of music, be sure to check this!

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Hot Sake Robert Davy and Dylan Barnes aka Mutiny UK have been making music & DJ-ing together for nearly 20 years now. They have built a solid reputation through their own music; dj-ing in the clubs and performing live at many of the world’s best venues and festivals.

Over the years they have released albums on Virgin (In The Now), Darren Emerson’s Underwater imprint (Yada Yada) and Sunflower (Southside Waves Series) plus singles via a diverse collection of labels from Southern Fried to Josh Wink’s legendary Ovum.

‘HOT SAKE’ is their first studio album in 10 years and in it they have delivered a piece of work that is sonically and musically their most diverse to date carrying all their influences and a diverse selection of styles that inspire their electronic souls.

An epic 18 tracks long ‘Hot Sake’ features a selection of acclaimed artists that include Earth (Gus Gus), Steve Smith (Dirty Vegas), Lorraine Cato (Incognito), Andrea Wilde and the legendary Neil Arthur from Blancmange. Slo Mo, to Disco, punked up house to beach house. Imagine the musical roller coaster ride of your life; twists and turns, ups and downs, hands in the air even spilled drinks down your front but all done with a massive smile on your face.

Hot Sake is released in the UK on Sunflower Records, 17th November 2014.

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Contemporary Soul artist Conya Doss finally has a new single out! The catchy titled track ‘You Got Me’ is feel-good music with Conya Doss’s classic Soul voice sounding beautiful as ever. As one of the many Nu-Soul artists, Conya Doss began her career as a recording artist and performing artist back in 2002 with her debut album A Poem About Ms. Doss, since then she has released an impressive four album available from U.K’s Dome Records and can be regularly heard on Radio stations and Venue’s around the world such as Jazz Café’, Camden, London and other cool Venue’s in the State. With a beautiful voice and beauty on her side, Conya Doss has garnered thousand’s of fans with her hip swaying, sweet and Soulful music. ‘You Got Me’ is the latest Single from Conya Doss, an album will hopefully be an expected release soon after. ‘You Got Me’ lyrics are based on one of her romances where she finds love and value with her partner. The track itself is on the Soul groove tip with an Up Tempo and radio friendly sound. If you’re a fan of Eric Roberson, Karina Parsian, Frank McComb and Jay Sean her music will fit in comfortably with your record collection.

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Danny Le Fond - Just Deeper (Original Mix) Luxor Music Release Date: 4-11-2014

NADI - Black Heart Out NOW

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Bondax Unveil Tracklist For Debut Full-Length Mix Album 'Bondax & Friends' Out 24th November via Relentless Having teased fans with their latest single ‘All I See’, Bondax’s first Long Player comes in the form of ‘Bondax & Friends: The Mix Album’ released 24th November via Relentless.

Saturated in soul and party vibes, ‘Bondax & Friends: The Mix Album’ encapsulates exactly what Lancaster’s finest friends Adam Kaye and George Townsend have to offer. Featuring their sensational singles such as ‘Giving It All’ and ‘All I See’ plus brand new edits and tracks alongside collaborations with Bo Saris, Speelburg, Karma Kid and Ayah Marar, the album distinguishes itself from just any mix with a quality benchmark that Bondax always set to sky-high.

Long championed by the likes of Annie Mac, Pete Tong, Nick Grimshaw, Zane Lowe and Mista Jam at Radio 1, as well as Lauren Laverne and Mary Anne Hobbs at 6 Music Bondax regularly top the Hype Machine ‘Most Popular’ Charts, and having played the likes of Reading, Leeds and Lovebox this year, the duo are gearing up to play their biggest ever UK shows to date. Kicking off on 31st October, the ‘Bondax & Friends Club Tour’ takes in over 11 dates throughout the country alongside some of their best mates and the freshest producers around.

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The housey track "Gravity", featuring Londoner Easton Davis with credits from NTA Choir, sessions as a backing vocalist for George Michael, Queen, David Bowie and many others. The track came about in just one session writing together with Simon. His approach to house has appeal not only in clubs but also in mainstream radio. Last 8 months his tracks and mixes have been reviewed on several Hypem blogs, releases on major dance labels such as ULTRA making this Norwegian Music House Export.

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Ooberfuse - Fall www.helpforheroes.org.uk | www.ooberfuse.com Horus Music. All profits donated to Help For Heroes.

To mark the centenary of the start of the First World War, London band ooberfuse, along with Help for Heroes and Strictly Come Dancing’s Chelsee Healey, release a moving musical tribute to fallen war heroes. FALL, inspired by the selfless sacrifice of millions of soldiers around the world, explores the emotional impact of the horror of war not just on front-line soldiers but also on those left behind on the domestic front.

Cherrie Anderson, front woman of the band, explains: “We were honoured to work with Chelsee Healey of Waterloo Road / Strictly Come Dancing in the song’s video. Chelsee movingly portrays the wife of a soldier who has to cope with the emotional trauma of saying farewell to her hero, uncertain whether she will ever see him again. In FALL, we chose to explore the emotional impact of war not just on the soldiers fighting on the front line but on those left behind struggling to come to terms with the long-lasting absence of loved ones. Help for Heroes does incredible work helping servicemen and women and their loved ones fight against the long-lasting physical and emotional impacts of war. A hundred years on from the start of the First World War we hope our song provides an alternative soundtrack to the centenary commemorations.”

Bryn Parry, CEO and Co-Founder of Help for Heroes says: “Help for Heroes is all about ‘doing your bit’ for our wounded. The money raised by FALL will be used to provide practical and direct support to those who have become wounded, injured or sick in service.

The war in Afghanistan may be nearly over but for many memers of the Armed Forces and their families, the battles are just beginning and we won't let them battle alone. This year’s anniversary events for WW1 and D-Day remind us how important this is and the shared respect between the veterans of all generations. On behalf of everyone who will benefit from your support, thank you.”

Hal St John from the band adds: “By remembering them, we dignify the sufferings and death of the soldiers who fell in battle 100 years ago, defending the freedoms we now take for granted…the present moment floods to life with an all too easily forgettable meaning.

Staring at the poppy blankets stretched out across the killing fields it is impossible to allow the fatalism and despair eating away at the modern soul to take a hold. We owe it to those who went before us not to let go of hope for the future…so much blood spilt by nameless unknown soldiers so that we may live in freedom. We must not, through our forgetfulness, rob their sacrifice of its enduring value. FALL resurrects the dangerous memory of those who have fallen in battle encouraging us to resist the triumphalism of the victorious.”

Tom Sands of Substantial Films, who directed the video for FALL shares his thoughts: "When I first heard the song, I found it very moving. The pace of the song also suggested to me a different approach from the fast cutting and frenetic storytelling we see so much of.

Taking these two elements I decided to try and create a filmic narrative that would communicate the heartfelt emotion in the song. It struck me that while we often see the perspective of a soldier at war, we much less often see who he may have left behind. By using imagery that highlighted both the similarities in the screen couple's lives, but the huge gap in experience, I hope to make people consider the more far-reaching implications of war."

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Riddler EIGHT Scott Sharp - Got Me Good Mike D-fekt - Selecta Phonetix vs. Blackstreet No Diggity 2014 Para - Needle Release Date: 1 November 2014

Tom Bull & Rich Pinder Watch Out Up Tempo Records Release Date: TBA

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"A gorgeous relaxed atmosphere. Subtle beats and intriguing melodies with slight creative touches. Home Doesn't Exist Anymore is my favourite of this EP having a fragmented structure and subtle elements of jazz and bass." Mizz Ruby Slime welcomes Spanish producer BKWSK to the label. The Sevillian joins a rich pedigree of inventive artists from his mother country at the label, the home of BSN Posse, Clima and Manul. Carving a unique space for himself in the hinterland between house, garage and bass music, his production style is both playful and melancholy.

‘Dystopian Heat Wave’ rolls in on a hazy bed of languid chords and spaced-out percussion. Slowly, the hypnotic groove unfolds into a beautiful house rhythm, replete with warm kicks and an undulating bassline. The track mutates into multiple shapes throughout its running time, keeping your mind and feet entertained in equal measure.

‘Hold My Mind’ toughens up the beat of the former and adds some well-known soulful vocals and rippling bass for a classic late-night warehouse jacker. Softly teased keys and atmospheric FX entwine the track to add rich texture to proceedings.

‘Home Doesn’t Exist Anymore’ wraps a two-step rhythm around a stuttering house beat and cavernous bassline with devastating results. Jittering melodies collide inside the ride, enveloping the track and pushing it far out of its original structure, then back again.

‘Dance Dance We’re Dead’ harks back to the golden era of rave with a breakbeat rhythm and jazzy undertones. Staccato keys and horns interject between the relentless bassline as the groove escalates the sense of beautiful urgency throughout the track. www.slimerecordings.co.uk

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Breach Singer, songwriter, DJ, producer and all-round music genius Ben Westbeech aka Breach has come along way since releasing his 1st record “So Good Today” back in 2006. The talented musician, and I say musician as he is skilled in the playing the cello and the piano, has accumulated numerous records sales throughout a career spanning close to 10 years.

With hits like ‘Fatherless’, “Something for the weekend” and arguably what can be described as the biggest dance track of 2013 with “Jack” it’s comes as no surprise to hear he’s sells out venues across the country. Breach is often found on line ups with stellar acts such a s Catz n Dogs, Cinnaman, and prior to his gig, Audiation magazine managed to catch up with Ben at his studio in Amsterdam, his current city of residence.

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What is your musical background history, how did you get into the industry?

I started DJ'in at 12, started making music when I was 18, moved to Bristol when I was 19 and made my 1st record there. I got into it through a guy called Giles Peterson and he signed my 1st record. I just have a friend a demo and she said a friend she can play it to. Then about a week later I got a phone call from her saying Giles has heard it and wants to sign it. So it was just like wicked. But I'd sorta made a lotta music in Bristol for like 5 years just grinding it out.

What's your preferred tools for producing music?

I use Cubase as my main door but then I use Reason and Abelton like as samplers. Then I've got a lot of hardware, like I use SSL 4000 Channel Strip, vintage ones, Neve Preamps, Imperial Labs Fatso, SSL BUS Compressor C2, Steven Slate Audio Dragon and LA-2A. What inspires you to make new music and where do you draw your influences from?

At the moment just Amsterdam really. I moved here like a year and a half ago.

It's just a really inspiring place to live. Creatively, it just feels right creating here at the moment. The house and techno scene is really diverse and forward thinking and it's not really separatist like you get in some places. It's really open and everybody has really good knowledge and you get to hear a lot of interesting records.

How did the name Breach as a stage name come about?

That came about from I guess from With Fatherless as the 1st track I made as Breach. It came from merging two styles like House and Dubstep as it was at the time. i used to draw from stuff that I'd heard down at Forward. I didn't even make dubstep and never really got that deep into it but I'd go down to Plastic People and just catch a vibe. Then I'd go to the studio round the corner in Brick Lane. It was sort of taking some sounds that I was getting influenced by and making it more House. So it was like breaching the styles.

You’ve been around in the game for a little while now, but the release of jack without doubt brought you untold success, what’s the story behind the track and how did it change things?

The story behind it, it started as a B-Side that I was doing on Dirtybird. I made one track and Claude Von Stroke said he really liked the one track and then he was like let's do something a bit sleazier. Then I went to bed and woke up with the thing in my head. I just sand it into my phone then went down the studio and recorded it. It was on my computer for a few days then I just went in. It only took a few hours really but the mixing down took a bit longer. It was the B Side for Let's Get Hot, and then it just went crazy.

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Was it released initially as a B Side?

No we had made it the A Side by that point because the reaction on the dance floor was really good, so we knew it was a good tune. Then it came out, I think it'd been out for 2 months then Atlantic signed it, licensed it then re-put it out. Then it changed and brought me a lot of success. It was strange, quite weird, it thrust me into a world that I'd never imagined Breach going. It was basically a thing so I could DJ records I really like playing. That's the reason I started making music as Breach. It's made it quite mad, been a mad journey. It's been good though and I'm just looking forward to carrying on.

The EP release on Will Saul’s AUS label, how did that come about?

I've been friends with Will for years and really like AUS as a label. I play a lot of similar stuff and with my label, I guess put it out. You know similar sort of artist that are on AUS and Will just approached me and asked if I wanted to make a record.

Naked Naked was launched in 2012, what inspired the idea for the label and the name?

I dunno, I just wanted a record label. I was getting sent loads of demos and a couple of them I really believed. in. I just wanted to put my own music out and other peoples'. It started really nicely and quite slowly, we're on our 10th release in January, it's building and building. I'm signing new artists, I can do little collaborations with people then put them out. It's really nice thing to do. Then also you can build other peoples' careers, Lorca and this guy Vis from Leeds who is dope. If I take people on I tend to work with them and help them out.

Like a mentor?

Yea, kind of, I'd fly them over here and we'll get the stems, put it through the hardware and just mix it down a little better. They're not just starting out but even after years I'm still learning stuff. You can push people and get different results out of them. At the end of the day it's still their track and they have to be completely happy. You know there's some things I can do they'll be like “I'm not into that” and then you'll have to put back what I've done on it or whatever, just work with them really. It's interesting because you learn off other people. I learn off them as much as hey learn off me. Because everybody has something different to bring to creating and production.

How would you describe the music ethos of Naked Naked?

Emo House that's what I call it! I like House and Techno that is quite dancefloor. I go for music that has emotion chords in it. Something happens somewhere that just gets you.

It's gotta have some feeling to it.

What’s next for Naked Naked?

We have the new Lorca EP that's out next month called Calcatech, and then you've got me and Cinnaman have a release, the 10th release called Liberty and the B-Side is Avocado. I'm really excited about that one. He's like one of my best friends here. He's Dutch and a big person out here in the Dutch House & Techno scene. He's resident at Trow, he has a studio next door. We've wanted to make music together for ages and it was really nice to be able to get to do that with one of your mates, then it came out really good. Release date is January 12th.

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HOT 6 1st record you ever bought?

Snooker Loopy Favourite track you have made (AS BREACH)?

Fatherless Fav kit for making music?

LA-2A, The stereo one Your Dream Line up (4 acts, self included) DJ Harvey Andrew Weatherall Breach/Ben Westbeech If you had to DJ a 3hr set of a different Genre what would it be?

Jungle One sentence that defines house and techno music?

Four To The Floor

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ROKURO So much good music around this month it’s hard to know where to start, but kicking off this month with two remixes from one of my favorite producers, Oliver Nelson Tobtok ft Emil Hero - Higher (Oliver Nelson & Skogsra Remix). A mid tempo funk track this one, gorgeous synth stabs and laid back funk groove, with Daft Punk style vocoder and a tasty vocal by male singer Emil Hero. LISTEN Second remix by Oliver and probably my favourite track at the moment is The Kooks- Forgive & Forget (Oliver Nelson Remix). The funk groove Oliver gets on this is incredible, funky guitar and piano disco magic, great vocal by the Kooks on this too, fantastic track.

Another couple of excellent remixes to track down is by the extremely talented duo from, Maastricht, Netherlands, Lucas & Steve. First Up is there Sick Individuals - Wasting Moonlight (Lucas & Steve Remix). Great up-tempo stabby baseline and piano groove on this, lovely vocal breakdown.

Next up is the massive Watermat- Bullit (Lucas & Steve Remix) this is in a similar vain as the previous one, excellent groovy baseline, pitch down vocals and slamming house beat. These guys are quickly becoming a major force to be reckoned with in the future house scene. Also if you haven’t checked their huge Beatport smash, Roughneck- Everybody Wants To Be Somebody (L&S remix), i suggest you do. I’ve been playing these guys records in my DJ sets and they are right up there with getting the best crowd reactions of the night. Roughneck is out now, Watermat and Sick individuals remixes out soon.

Another fantastic producer doing great things at the moment Robin Schulz. This time he turns his hand to remixing David Guetta and Sam Martins - Dangerous, this is a gorgeous string orchestra masterpiece. Lovely piano licks and deep throbbing baseline, excellent track!

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After the success of their killer track Sleepless, Cassette are back with another fantastic track, Blind Heart. Old school soulful female vocal, gorgeous reverse pianos, with a fantastic future house baseline drop.

Definitely one of my favourites at the moment. You will have to track it down, as it’s not on Soundcloud yet.

Taking us away from his normal signature sound is the Oliver Heldens remix of Tiesto ft DBX Light Years Away. This is so far removed from Oliver’s sound, but a welcomed relief. It’s a much lighter piano driven house track, with a great bouncy vibe and groove. Great tune, this one.

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Probably my favourite label at the moment is Enormous Tunes. These guys are releasing some incredible house/deep and nu disco sounds at the moment. First up is Vintage Culture, Airstrip & Torha- Sure Thing feat Ashibah (Matvey Emerson Remix), phew that was a bit of a mouthful! Lovely bouncy funky deep disco vibe to this, awesome progressive style chord stabs and sultry airy vocals from Torha, a seriously addictive track.

Another total class effort on Enormous Tunes is the delectable Searching For Love by Sons of Maria.. this track oozes class Sax riffs, guitar licks, full orchestra, and a gorgeous vocal…this track has it all, and is part of there new Luna park Ep which is out now. Check the link, you won’t be disappointed.

Also a very fine track on the same label is Don’t Look Now ft Tom Tyler – Feels Like. It’s a catchy male vocal belter. I’m liking the Calippo remix, but the original is great, too.

Last but not least on Enormous Tunes is the seriously deep funk EP, By Cedric Zeyenne, called Over Gain. Acoustic guitars make way for 80’s chords and a funky deep house bass. Could see this being played in a club and perfect for chilling at home too. It comes with a "Mart Remix” the remix takes the track into a slightly more nu disco vein, slightly more up-tempo and funky too. I love the vocal on this, very suductive, awesome!

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Sascha Kloeber is back with a lush deep mix of sticks and stones, really nice chilled laid back vibe to this, cool vocal too , check it out.

Along the same kind lines is the deep and moody new track by Chris Malinchak, Vocals courtesy of the awesome MNEK, very nice piano and bass track.

Patrick Hagenaar - Come Closer, nice funky deep/disco vibe to this, nice deep throbbing baseline, pitched vocal stabs, and stabyy piano’s.

Dusky is back with an old school style piano led track, Yoohoo, released on 17steps in November.

Nifty little track I found this month is “ What Love is” by Bellatrax ft Sophia May. Coming out soon on the ever reliable Kontor label, nice up-tempo piano house track this one, great music great vocals.

Really loving the ‘Lover Like You” track on the Gorgon City- Sirens Album, one of my favourite singers, and great to hear her on house and deep house tracks, the one and only Katy B…top tune.

Also please check out the new EP from Tube and Berger. Entourage EP, great EP with my personal favourite being the track they did with Paji called - Reliquia.. Top quality stuff.

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The month wouldn’t be complete without a Spinnin Deep house track, and this one does not disappoint. A lovely up-tempo disco vibe to this. I’m loving the amount of tracks coming out with funky guitars and disco style string stabs at the moment. “My Heart” by Smith and Weston You can also check all my latest remixes on my soundcloud. I recently remixed Jessie j - Burning Up, Tinashe - Feels Like Vegas, Jessie J Personal and Adele - You Will Never See Me Again.

I’ve also remixed the latest Jennifer Hudson track ‘It’s Your World Feel free to check it out and give me a vote if you like it!

I’m also excited to announce my new project with Audation Magazine’s very own The Sassy Yank. It is a a production company called ‘Across The Pond’ and we are currently lining up to produce for some world class singers.

Catch you next month!

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Mario Riolo On Your Mind EP Kronik Music

1. On Your Mind 2. Givin It All 3. Outta Love Release date: 27/10/2014

Usher feat. Nicki Minaj She Came to Give it to You Darren Campbell

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Jamie de Von - Lost In Translation Metron Music Available exclusive to traxsource on 7 November www.MetronMusic.com

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Matt Craig - Filthy Bootz Matthew Craig Matthew Craig aka Matty.B started off DJing at 14 years of age in his bedroom. He then went on to start professionally DJing in Bars & Clubs at the young age of 16, playing all main & sub genres of House, Garage & Oldskool. He is very well known in his home town of Huddersfield for his House, Garage & Bass influenced sets. Which to this day still see’s a local following still going strong from event to event. Matthew has also become a well known DJ in and around all of Yorkshire, performing at some of the North’s biggest clubbing events for brands such as: Sleepin Is Cheatin, Hectik, Twilite, Movement,FearFest, SpringFest & more.

Urban Sprawl Founder Gavin Dista "I'm running an oldschool '98 style Speed Garage label from up north in Sheffield. The Double 99, Gunman, bass heavy stuff was a big thing up here in the late 90s and never really went away, growing into Bassline House and 4x4. However it got too moody and dark - and in around 2007, everything got shut down because of trouble in the clubs. It's a recurring problem that the Garage scene has always had, imploding on itself every few years, and reinventing itself as a consequence.

However, For me, the golden era of bass heavy, warping speed garage was too short and could have been explored more - so that's what I'm trying to do with the label - recreating and reinventing the original '98 sound pioneered by the likes of Jeremy Sylvester, Todd Terry and Armand Van Heldon. We started off with 7 members but the idea of reforming Speed Garage was so popular it soon became a class on new and old talent, as well as some pioneers of the sound, all working together to reinstate the sound.” www.urbansprawlofficial.com

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