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Audiation "Hearing someone hum or sing your song, these moments are priceless." Darren Campbell EXCLUSIVE

"Vinyl is forever." Eskuche & Nu Sky EXCLUSIVE

Rock is defined by a carefree performance, allowing everybody to thrash out and flop around like a fish out of water.

I SANG TO HER BECAUSE I HAD THE FEELING IT WAS BEST, BUT THE SONG I SANG TO HER, IT ONLY CAUSED HER MUCH DISTRESS, AND THE WORDS THAT I WROTE DOWNTIME FROM WITHIN THE BODY'S CHEST, AND SHE LOOKED AT ME SO DAUNTING WITH A STARE.

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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.

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FRIDAY 12pm WLUW Sarah Becker - Independent Music 4pm Vision Radio UK DJ Pyro - House & UK Garage

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9pm Kiss Fresh Mike Delinquent – UK Garage & Bass

12 am - Kiss FM UK Wideboys - Lovers off Music & Bass

3pm Pure Music 24/7 AK Steppa - House

6pm South Star Radio DJ Junior UK - UK Garage & Bass

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Christmas Wish List The Boosey & Hawkes Music Diary 2015 A perfect way to plan out the year also including musicians birthdays, event listings and a directory of venues, festivals & organisations. With an added special article on compostion in the US over the last quarter of a century. www.boosey.com

Retro Music Notebook Get song writing with this oldschool notebook which also includes a music resource section with websites to explore, a place to note down your favourite radio stations and even a pocket to keep your event tickets or music notes safe. www.notonthehighstreet.com

UKG 2015 Calendar Enjoy some of the best UK Garage music stars hanging on your wall, all for a good cause. www.butterflyphoto.co.uk 6

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Frends Headphones Listen in style with the Frends collection. Men can rock out with the sexy Denim light choice, while ladies can walk the catwalk with Rebecca Minkoff designs. www.wearefrends.com

London Music Screenprint Display a creative London skyline of music history. From Amy Winehouse to Dizzee Rascal, this is a lovely piece for your studio. www.notonthehighstreet.com

Emanuel Gibson "An edgy rocker with vibrance and attitude. Emanuel is also a poet with pure passion in his words." Mizz Ruby Born during a bar fight in Brooklyn, New York, Emanuel Gibson came into this world swinging. The first day of his life, he lost his virginity took a man’s life and developed an insatiable appetite for music. At the age of two, Gibson's father lost him in a battle of the bands. Six months later, Gibson won himself back. When he was three years old, music, started turning into “pop” music the United States and Gibson became enraged at the thought of younger generations missing out on sweet bluesy melodies. Hell-bent on supplying music from his soul to the American people, he stowed away on a tour bus traveling throughout the nation. Gibson was now in a strange land (Hollywood, CA), armed with nothing but a Road Worn Fender Telecaster and a musician’s wit. He quickly organized a gang of misfits and took over music venues around the country. This enabled him to spread the gospel incognito. Before he was a teenager, Gibson became an underground legend. His name was whispered in back alleys and speakeasies across the nation, and songs were sung to tell of his tales. The style of these songs would later become known as Rock and Roll and the tunes can still be heard today. www.emanuelgibson.com

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Song The wincing of her face, delivering the song in minor, disgusted was her taste such as the coal build up on miners. She seemed, not into things that were okay or even finer, so ravenously sang without a care. I sang to her because I had the feeling it was best, but the song I sang to her, it only caused her much distress, and the words that I wrote downtime from within the body's chest, and she looked at me so daunting with a stare. I do not believe the wrong that's beed decided and decreed, only believing in the song that has invited you to me, but if you choose to sing along that'd be polite and excite me, but you don't just break apart hearts you see, you tear. And all the anger that you seemed to have caused me from within, and vice versa, me singing a song or heart provoking hymn. And you second guess the purpose of my song. For me or him? And I ponder 'cause I don't believe you dare. But dare and dare you ay and I'm done with your episodes. All this anger starts to build up and the lobe, it just corrodes. all the value that we had it tarnished and then explodes, and our relationship shows notice of the wear. So i'm moving on without you taking time and taking song, taking joy and happiness and all the love can come along. i hope that someday you'll realize the things you said were wrong, so the load will be much lighter that you bear.

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"We can all go a little cuckoo with this slightly disoriented meld of sounds. I really could get lost in the deep moody yet sexy vocals. An added element of urban flavour from Little Simz lyrical input. Overall this track is a real blend of creativity and intrigues the mind." Mizz Ruby A weird song, to be thought of not as the next chapter, but as an interlude...

Zene Records "Old school disco house sounds with fun energy and creative elements." Mizz Ruby Zene Records introcues a variety of productions and artists. Jamie Vee projects are mostly aimed for pop remixes and works with Hungarian pop artists. Dichali produces and remixes, focusing on house/deep house. "I am very passionate about this project as it reflects my passion for my love of early house music and I try to capture that essence in my productions. I am currently working with Polina Griffith, Jan Johnston and Amrick Channa and I am seeking to work with more artists be it either full on writing and production to remixing." Jamie Vee www.zenerecords.com

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www.soundcloud.com/alexadair www.facebook.com/AlexAdairOfficial www.twitter.com/Adair_Official Interview by The SassyYank I was pleased to get the chance to speak with UK producer Alex Adair this month. I first became aware of Alex when I ran across his track ‘Make Me Feel Better’ back in February of this year. This track is a brilliant uplifting take on the classic by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing". I loved the track from the second I pressed play, and left it on repeat. From that point on every track I have heard him remix has been on point and has added quality to the original. He is a producer that I have said from the start is one to watch. Simply superb… So to start, can you tell us a bit about you & how you started into the music business? I've always been around music. More classically when I was younger, playing the piano and other instruments to a high level. I've also studied music in one form or another throughout all tiers of education, which finished this year with me getting a degree in Music Technology from university. So music has always been in my life, but I only really tried to push myself and get somewhere with it when I studied at university. 12

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The first track I heard of yours about 9 months ago 'Make Me Feel Better', was a brilliant take on a classic. What about this track to you think has appealed to so many like myself? I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a feel good track. Which I think most people can appreciate. The vocal hook is very catchy, the chorus is bit different to other tracks, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got a summer feel to it. Since that track you have had the opportunity to do some fantastic remixes for some big names in the UK like Elle Eyre, Jessie Ware & most recently Ed Sheeran. How has this all come about? And have you enjoyed it? They've come about off the back of 'Make Me Feel Better', and I've got a great manager who works hard to get me these remixes. Yeah, I've loved being able to remix such great artists, and I'm very pleased with the reaction to the remixes and the fact that people are liking them. What is your favorite part of being a producer? Because I love what I do it means that it's not a chore for me to sit down and make music. I really enjoy doing it. So the fact that I can make a living from something that I do enjoy, and want to do, is the best thing for me. What are your hopes for the future? I just want to keep on making music and grow as an artist and producer. Work on making more original tracks and keep on doing the remixes. And having a good time while I'm doing that.

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DANCEFAIR 2015 Global electronic music festival Dancefair is back and bigger and better than ever in 2015. Taking place between 21st and 22nd February, the educational two day event takes place in a huge conference centre just outside Amsterdam at Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, and covers many musical basses as well as offering great ways for keen young DJs and producers to get their own music heard. There will be 200 workshops, 80 artists and entrepreneurs, 1800sqm of space displaying the latest DJ technology and more than 80 record labels on site. Dancefair is very much aimed at the DJ & producer.

Ready to Rock WARNING: This article contains ear-soothing guitar solos, very rugged men and opinionated sentences. Read if you dare. Speaking of, let’s play a childhood game of truth or dare. Truth: You know rock, and you like rock. Dare: Hold a fist in the air and lift your index and pinky finger. This may be the first article not written about house music and synthetic vibes, but I want to touch upon a genre called rock. What is it about the connection of electric guitars, amplified bass and cymbal clashes that make anybody want to whip their hair around with a fist in the air? Rock is defined by the unexplainable feeling in your chest while standing in the middle of a crowd at a concert and the drummer is just pounding on his foot pedal. Rock is defined by a carefree performance, allowing everybody to thrash out and flop around like a fish out of water. Rock is defined by doing an air guitar solo…anywhere. As much as a digital age our world is falling into, rock still exists and is highly prevalent in our lives. Before grunge went mainstream, rock offered music that people flocked to for a party. It presented lyrics that words just couldn’t form, and messages that wouldn’t come across. It is a form of music that is given countless rebirths, handing artists room to wiggle.

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When I think of rock, this is what I hear: Rory Gallagher - Moonchild From Dublin, Ireland, Rory Gallagher is a forgotten about rock legend. His finger work on his 6-string brought about tunes that define a specified sound and makes it seem effortless. In this guitar solo, there are glimpses in the soul he carried through his music straight through his fingers. Even though he was taken too early, there are artists off the yin yang to follow in his path. Twin Peaks - Making Breakfast Up and coming Chicago band Twin Peaks throws it back to old school. With all the technology available to auto-tune their voices and add some sort of electronic, robot-sounding noise, they keep their music raw. Eric Clapton- Wonderful Tonight The one song that brings me to tears. Every time. Eric Clapton is an English musician that nailed it with a song about old school romance. Solely because of the lead guitar, “Wonderful Tonight” slows it down to create a ballad that will make anybody feel beautiful. That 70's Show theme song For those people that still watch the season-finale-already-decade-old show That 70’s Show, you are directly or indirectly jamming out to rock from the 1970’s in the theme song. Let me dare one more thing. At your next party, play the most rockin’ and rollin’ song and see what happens. It will either take you on a trip back to the 70’s or on your knees for a guitar solo, guaranteed.

Cessle Interviews Eskuche & Nu Sky Along with our beloved vodka, Russia has been the bearer of many great musicians introducing to the world Igor Stravinsky, Nina Kraviz and New York based duo Eskuche & Nu Sky look set to join the ranks. Since the release of their Mothership EP on Nervous records in 2012, Eskuche & Nu Sky have accumulated an astonishing amount of releases on numerous labels including Natural Rhythm, Equilibrium Lab, Viva Music and now Hot Creations proving that hard work really does pay off. Prior to their Acid Jump EP on Hot Creations, Audiation magazine managed to catch up with Eskuche & Nu Sky as they journey continue on their road to success. EP: Acid Jump Label: Hot Creations

How did you boys get into producing music?

music, progressive house and after I became an EDM DJ/Producer. It was enough for me and after i came to the Eskuche: It was a long time ago. We US, met with max and we decided to do produced Tech House and Techno once a collaboration as we felt we were on we got to New York. For me its started the same wave. many years ago as a hobby in my hometown, i try to make some beats EK: Actually i moved to New York like 5 and played music for a friends. But years ago and got on the DJ and when i moved to NYC I went to a crazy producing stuff, then like 6-8 Months rave party here and after it i went out later Michael hit me up. I knew him from and realized that this is music i wanna Russia but we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like vibes or chill make, caught my vibe, you know. out a lot together. We just met sometimes Nu Sky: We started at different times. I started to produce music about 15 NS: We just met up to smoke lol. years ago,I produced Underground

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EK: He hit me up, said right now you’re into music in stuff, I said yeah so i sent him a few of my tracks, he said wow their really cool, you know. Then he came for one week here to NY, I remember we sat down in my studio and it was the 1st of our tracks. We started a track called “Mothership” which was released on Nervous Records. We went to a Marco Carola party together here, Michael was very excited about that you know and after maybe a year he moved to NY. NS: I came back to the underground scene for like the 2nd time you know. After rooming with Max and going to Marco Carola party, I was very impressed and inspired. We started to produce our 1st track Mothership, that was released on Nervous records then we decided to do serious things. After your 1st release I understand that you started releasing on a whole load of labels, you lot have a catalogue of releases, you’ve just been smashing them out.

power, our two minds in one, you know, NU: In the same direction EK: We decided to work more on collaboration tracks rather than our own music this year. This year its bought a lot of good you know, a lot good things have happened. A lot of good tracks done, Hot Creations stuff finally, some big things have started to happen. Who else have you got planned to release on Gradus Records? EK: We have some artist in mind. Some artist from `New York and some from actually the UK scene. We don’t want to share names right now but some big things coming to Gradus soon. We will keep the label strictly vinyl.

EK: We produced together and released some, then we started working on our own productions. For starters I made my tracks, he made his tracks, and we made some different stuff, releasing here n there. Then the start of this year we decided to create this label GRADUS Records, we decided to put all our like 19

When I interviewed Will Monotone he said that that was something he liked How did you end up hooking up with about the label, the fact that it was vinyl Nathan Kersaint for your track “Guns only. Up”? NU: Yeah that’s important, Vinyl only its EK: Nate is our friend here in NY. We do keeps music being bought the classic like cool collaborations with him. way and keeps music exclusive. NS: Sometimes we make music EK: Nowadays, Vinyl is coming back. as together, record some vocals with him.. well as the analogue stuff, analogue synthesisers and we’re like coming back EK: He does really cool Vocals. I told ya to our roots. he kind of reminds me of you. you’re like brothers you know lol. I remember when i started buying music i was buying vinyls. I like that track (Gunz Up), it had a very distinctive sample, very catchy. EK: Yeah thats how it supposed to be. Thats why Big labels like Hot Creations NS: It was original, it was recorded. Its are doing both. Digital and Vinyl, for Nate voice, actually most of the vocals sure. because Vinyl is forever. Vinyl can on our tracks are original. be passed down, like my children can have it. Its a beautiful way. Digital tracks Okay, so its not really samples, always can be lost in like 5, 7, 8,10 years, or somebody’s vocals? somebody can download it after 10 years and say “Its My track” and nobody EK: We try to record but sometimes we would know. A lot of music is released just take some sample s from Youtube right now it should be like more or something like that, but to try record exclusive. is better. NU: Actually like there is too many digital stuff. EK: Yeah Beatport release soo much music, it never ends, you can download like Hundreds Thousands, A lotta music. 20

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NS: Ye we sit down and then decide what we want, record something or maybe try to find something interesting in the web. Decide what vibe we have a the moment" EK: Sometimes you can just find something that fits perfectly and you don’t need to record as it already fits good. Whats next on the horizon for Eskuche & Nu Sky? EK: Our remix for Russ gallop on Viva music, planning maybe one more EP on Hot Creations, work more on this style. More UK style of music. NS: One more very big thing on the way with the Hot Creations crew. We have a remix of our track ’99’ being done by one of the worlds biggest producers. We are keeping the info secret for now but will release the info soon. EK: You will see some big moves from us in 2015, stay tuned

The Hot Creations power-force show no sign of slowing down as they get set to release Acid Jump from New Yorkers Eskuche & Nu Sky. Destroying dancefloors all summer at the hands of Jamie Jones, the title track is a high energy hitter and the ultimate weapon for peak time with big, powerful builds yet packed with groove, standout vocals and futuristic synths taking you on a journey into space. On the B-side The Future follows suit with an extremely infectious bassline and trippy FX. This is a killer two track release not to be missed!

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"Edgy, sexy and rebellious." Mizz Ruby Avion Blackstone is a bright light in the world of dark pop. Avion’s pairing of catchy beats and meaningful lyrics has people praising her music. Wanting to offer fans music that can move them while leaving a message, Avion has cleverly layered messages that help deal with issues rather than hide them away. Avion began playing music when she was 3, along with her musical family. She is both a poet and a pianist and always knew her love of music would have her performing for fans. Avion’s music is getting real results with over 45k plays on Spotify of her single Black Ice and genuine feedback from her fans…#Aviants. Her fans number over 23k on twitter. She draws energy from their love of her music and hopes that she can inspire them to follow their dreams. If you haven’t already followed her be sure you do. She interacts with her fans daily. Avion is featured in the Fall/Winter issue of Blockz Magazine, Urban Magazine A&R Report, upcoming issue of The Underground Fix and Simply L Magazine. Her music is being played on Streetseekers radio, 98.2 The Beat, Beatsta, Nine Oh, Rock Bandom Radio and Blockz Radio. Her radio interviews on MJWJ’s ‘To Be Honest’ and Owl Radio garnered high praise from the hosts for her quality music. 24

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"I love this groovy soulful release. It really it has an 80's feel with fun vibrancy but also keeping it fresh." Mizz Ruby Bass Adjustment is an international musical collaborative initiated in 2006 by songwriter/producer Rahá Poostchi. His talent pool is drawn from an array of unique artists from all over the world who come together to merge various musical styles from House to Pop, Worldbeat, Funk, RnB, Dance and Smooth Jazz with influences from Oriental, Latin and African music - always expressing the fundamental principle of Unity in Diversity. The collaborations of Bass Adjustment extend well beyond its specific formation. They socialize as friends, they make musical CDs for kids (with an educational twist) and they share a common vision for community building on a local and global level: “Most of us got together when we played basketball/streetball every day in 1995. That’s when our bonds were forged. But it wasn’t until years later, almost 20, that we got back together and discovered and pursued our shared passion: promoting and living out unity in diversity through music…” says Rahá Poostchi, Founder of Bass Adjustment. www.bassadjustment.com

You have long been a part of the music industry, what would you say is the biggest difference now versus the 1990s? What is your favorite distinction? Least favorite? It really depends on the context of the question; there have been lots of technological advances, which have inspired a change in the way djs and artists perform. Back in the 90’s you had a pair of 1210’s and a mixer and that was pretty much it. Depending on the style of music you played, maybe a mic if you had an MC to accompany you. I laugh, thinking back as sometimes we didn’t even have a mic and the MC would improvise with a broken pair of headphones! I’ve played many a set on pirate radio back in the day where this happened! Nowadays, you have artists finger djin’, controllerism and so much more. I’ve even played a dj set on my iPhone after arriving at a gig without my records, which is testament to how far technology has progressed. Another striking difference is the pace at which the industry moves. Years ago the industry moved at a steady pace. Records would be hyped for six months, sometimes more, prior to release. A record would stay in a djs box for a month at least and would get played hard. Nowadays, songs appear to have a much shorter life, with some djs only playing a song once or twice before wanting to move on and play something else. The format of the music has obviously changed. For the most part it’s no longer tangible, which is sad because some of the culture disappeared with it. Ask yourself how many iconic record sleeves or CD covers you can think of? And how you feel about them? I can think of tons. Now ask yourself how many digital albums or singles have had the same impact? With the exception of Disclosure album sleeve, I’m struggling to think of any. Let me put it another way; reading the meta-data of an mp3 doesn’t come close to taking the inlay out of a CD to read the song credits and message from the artist. Unfortunately, music just seems to be less collectable than it once was. The music calendar is now dominated by festivals rather than by weekly club nights. Ok, we used to have a lot of raves in the UK, which has similarities to festivals of today; big crowds and so on. Back in the 90’s though the calendar was dominated by weekly club nights. In London, you would have a choice of places to go every night of the week, every week. Clubs would regularly pack thousands in. Unfortunately, that seemed to disappear not long after the Millennium. What would you say is the accomplishment you are most proud of so far in your career? It depends on how you want to look at it. I worked on a song for Inaya Day for Slaag Records in New York that debuted highest new entry (no.2) in the Media2Radio hype charts, I won dj competitions as a teenager, I’ve dj’ed internationally, I’ve played festivals, I’ve played dj sets purely of my own productions and remixes, I’ve had brand endorsements, I’ve worked for the labels I wanted to work for and I’ve had the chance to work with and keep company with some of my idols. However, it’s always the little things that make me smile the most. Hearing a car drive by, walking into a retail store or turning on the radio and hearing your song. Standing on the dancefloor and seeing and hearing people’s reaction as you song drops in the club, or getting the biggest cheer of the night, hearing someone hum or sing your song, these moments are priceless and what I live for. The personal memories made far outweigh any satisfaction from record sales or commercial achievement.

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f you had the opportunity to work with anyone no limitations, whom would you choose? Why? The producers I’d love to work with are Kenny Dope, Todd Edwards and Boris D’lugosch. I can probably credit Todd with the most flattering compliment he could have offered, when he commented my drum programming reminded him of Kenny Dope. This being recognised at all, made my day but the fact the comment was made by Todd Edwards made it all the more special. Todd understood what I was doing. Artist wise, I’d have loved to work with Michael Jackson if I’d have had the opportunity. I’d also a big fan of JK, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams, Floetry, Erykah Badu and Musiq Soulchild amongst many others. Tracy Cruz, Teri Tobin and JRDN are three artists I admire and would enjoy collaborating with soon. Tracy and Teri I’m in contact with and JRDN featured on the Kardinal Offishall track ‘Freedom’. What do you consider when you are looking at working with someone or a particular track? How they can compliment the song, or more often than not how I can compliment the artist. However, it’s mostly all about the song. I’d love to work with Tracy Cruz not just because I admire her voice but also because she is such a good songwriter. I love her hooks and her melodies. In the 90’s I grew up surrounded by contemporary rnb with strong, catchy hooks. Tracy Cruz delivers! What do you find to be the hardest thing about being a producer? Finding the time to get everything done. Believe it or not, most of the time is not consumed in the studio. I’ve learned to work pretty quickly these days, which I need to because trying to manage my career is consuming enough. I hate to miss opportunities, which requires constant networking. Social media channels need to be managed, release schedules, marketing, PR and so forth. I used to be managed by Junior Palmer Management in Toronto. Junior also ran the label Home Recordings and he was superb but unfortunately a few years ago he decided he wanted a new career direction. Since then I have managed my own affairs. Do you have any recommendations or advice for up and coming producers? Think about the song and respect the song. Imagine you are part of the band performing and ask yourself the question ‘could this be performed on stage?’. If the answer is no, ask yourself why? By way of example, if you need an octopus to play your drums, chances are your doing something wrong. Share your music. When you are not doing music, what are some of the things you do to pass your time? I’m a software developer and hardware engineer working in the Defense sector for one of the largest engineering companies in the world and my day is mostly spent conceiving ideas, working with new technology and building Proof of Concepts. As a professional Creative of multiple disciplines, this is pretty much my life. I don’t watch TV; TV is for wimps! I’m constantly dreaming ideas up and then creating them, be it music, software, or hardware or any other way I can creatively and productively express myself. I am also part of the Wayne Haskett Martial Arts Club and enjoy kickboxing.

When you are not doing music, what are some of the things you do to pass your time? I’m a software developer and hardware engineer and my day is mostly spent conceiving ideas, working with new technology and building Proof of Concepts. As a professional Creative of multiple disciplines, this is pretty much my life. I don’t watch TV; TV is for wimps! I’m constantly dreaming ideas up and then creating them, be it music, software, or hardware or any other way I can creatively and productively express myself. I am also part of the Wayne Haskett Martial Arts Club and enjoy kickboxing. If you could travel anywhere, where would you choose to go? Why? I’d go back in time in my DeLorean. I couldn’t possibly tell you where or why, apart from to say she was blonde and about 5’5! Do you have any new and/or exciting things you would like readers to know? Early 2015 look out for a remix I have done for Dichali featuring Amrick Channa who starred on TV show The Voice. I’m also looking forward to working with Duce Martinez on some new material for his label in New York and of course ill be collaborating again soon with my good friend and fellow producer James May (8th Note). After nearly 18 months I will also finally release a track entitled ‘All my Sons’. The demo mix of ‘All My Sons’ featured as the opening track on my last mixtape, Deep & Soulful Mix Series #35 which is available on my website. What is your favorite type of food? Unprocessed foods, if possible! I eat a lot of fruit. I love super fruits like cranberries. What is your favorite Christmas tradition? Everyone getting together and the children of the family open their presents on Christmas Day. We also have a family tradition where at the stroke of midnight on NYE, all the children at home are given money to put in their pockets and then go outside and walk through the front door. Looking in the New Year with money in your pocket brings good luck. Do you have any recommended artists to look out for in 2015? Evan James, James Sheehan, JRDN. Hottest new tracks… Ed Sheeran – ‘Don’t’ (Darren Campbell remix) [CDR] Stalley ft. TY Dolla $ign – Always into Something (Darren Campbell remix) [CDR] Usher ft. Nicki Minaj – She Came to Give it To You (Darren Campbell remix) [CDR] Kardinal Offishall ft. JRDN – Freedom (Darren Campbell’s un-offishall remix) [CDR] Praxis ft. Kathy Brown – Turn Me Out (Darren Campbell 2014 remix) [CDR]

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Social Networks and more info: Website – www.darrencampbell.info SoundCloud – www.soundcloud.com/darren-campbell Facebook – www.facebook.com/mixthegroove Fan Page – www.facebook.com/mixthegroove1 YouTube – www.youtube.com/mixthegroove Twitter – www.twitter.com/mixthegroove Podcast - www.itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/www.darrencampbell.infodeep/id789613416?mt=2 Shout outs… James May, Elijah Phillips, G-Money, Leo, Duce Martinez, Junior Palmer, Ian Mac, Delroy Phillips, Jamie Vision X, Paul K-Klass, Jason Kaye, Sacha Brooks, Capital FM, Frankie Vibe, WFDU 89.1FM New York, DJ Brite, Benji Candelario, Laurence Deniz, Matt Jam Lamont, Deli G, Mousse T, Smokey B, Jason Western, Jazzy D, Freek 90.6FM London, Dewey Cioffi and Diva Down Entertainment New York.

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Alpines - Saviour London duo Alpines have unveiled the brand new video for latest single Saviour. Directed by the groups’ singer Catherine Pockson, the new video represents Alpines’ most daring and visually stunning effort yet. Shot on the Gower in Wales, the visuals for Saviour feature idyllic backdrops, where cascading hills meet restless coastlines to provide the perfect setting for the emotionally charged piece of music the viewer is presented with. Speaking of the video, Alpines singer Pockson said, “For me this video came as an all encompassing experience, where it took all of my energy and creative strength to try and represent the track, which is a very important song to me.” “Saviour is about the strength of a bond that you have with somebody and that bond represents a lifeline and something that is within your blood and veins, which to me is so rich and strong.” Having burst onto the scene in 2010, Alpines quickly gained acclaim for their self produced releases and captivating live shows. The last few years have seen the two-piece tour the UK with acts such as Florence & The Machine and The Naked & Famous, as well as collaborating with artists including Sub Focus, Maya Jane Coles and The Maccabees.

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House from Sweden, not Swedish House. This is what you'll be hearing lots of in the coming months. New track from RedTop, brand new Remixes from Jamie de Von and the the much anticipated Original mix of Super Draft's Anticipation.

Richard Grey - Positive Vibes EP From Legendary DJ/Producer Richard Grey comes the massive new house and garage release from Ultra Bass Records. Richard combines early 90s rave stabs with thumping basslines to bring you a fresh new speed garage masterpiece for 2015.

Original Soundbwoys - Redemption EP This duo's first solo release combines the massive warping basslines, shuffled drums and epic pads prevalent in the Garage music of the late 90's, coupled with a unique and impressive 2015 twist.

Hybrid Theory ft Trilla & Lady Leshurr - That's What It Is A fiery track from Hybrid Theory. All three artists hail from Birmingham and are each known for their very distinct sounds. Each artist brings the essential component to this needed to complete this track.

July Child - Turn Me On A tropical, ambient reworking of Dancehall classic 'Turn Me On' by Kevin Lyttle.

More Releases to check out... Preditah - Selecta Majestic - Creeping In The Dark (Grant Nelson Remix) Drop Out Orchestra ft Ronika - Dream Denial

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Jem Cooke ft Double S - Catch You Jem Cooke is an up and coming UK female artist that has just signed to Sony ATV/Naughty Words, Naughty Boy's publishing company and announces it with Catch You featuring Double S. Her soulful voice is crisp and fresh whilst singing about a friend of her's who was feeling down and keeping to themselves while Jem is letting them know she is around if he needs anything. The beat builds up slowly from a mellow melody to an uplifting record that is catchy and will have you encaptured by the lyrics provided by Jem Cooke and a rap courtesy of Double S.

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Interview with B1G-PR0J3Ct by The Sassy Yank To start with can you tell our readers a bit about youR music background? I’ve been in to underground dance music since around 1991 when I first stumbled across Pulse FM on the dial and got hooked on the sounds of hardcore and early Jungle, I got two Goodmans decks (actually scrap that they weren’t decks they were hi-fi turntables) and a cheap Kam mixer the following year and started picking up choons from Music Power Records in Ilford and Boogietimes in Romford. In 1995 after I finished school at the tender age of 16 I visited Ibiza with my best mate and we found ourselves kicking every night off with a visit to the Simple Bar to listen to Jon Ulysses – we were buying mixtapes from him and he’d run out of the commercial stuff and sold us a tape titled “Garage” – that was the turning point for me musically, from that point forward, while I never lost my love for DnB and Jungle, Garage was my thing. When I got back from the trip I started to buy stacks of Garage vinyl from Music Power from Dean Savonne and Ian the shops Saturday shit! I managed to convince my old man to get me some twelves on finance and then it was game on – almost every spare bit of cash from my day job went on vinyl – but if I’m honest while it was my passion I never dreamed of earning a living from it or playing out however... 36

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My mate Tony Wright had other ideas and blagged us shows on Smoove fm back in 1998 – I did my show on Saturday 4-6pm and didn’t look back, shortly after joining the station my day job went south and I ended up spending a huge amount of time at Music Power – one day Dean was clearing up and asked if anybody knew what tune he had in his hand by the catalogue number to save him spinning it and I knew that, even on a white with nothing but the cat no., it was M-Dubs “49’ers” – he offered me a job at the shop on the spot which I gladly accepted. Shortly after joining the shop Dean blagged me a set for Trinity at the Chunnel and from there my DJ’ing started to pick up and soon I was playing at Smove at the Ministry, as well as throughout London and even taking garage to Manchester! I moved from Smoove FM to Deja Vu via Freek before finally finding my Friday night home on Erotic FM. Ian (the Saturday guy) and I began knocking up productions on a breaky tip and found ourselves quickly picked up by Damian Lazarus for his Vertical Drop label, we put tracks out as Subvert, Re-Animator, Dubwise Selective as well as under our own names but due to some licensing issues our productions fizzled out in 2001 when I became ill and sadly Music Store closed its doors. Fast forward to 2004 and after making a recovery from surgery I bumped in to DJ Em-Tek in Romford who asked me to pop in to Boogietimes as they needed somebody to look after the Garage section – I jumped at the chance and was quickly working for Boogietimes sister company Innovation, which to this day remains a serious player in the DNB promotions scene, and had found a path back in to music. After Boogietimes closed and I parted ways with Innovation I found myself selling DJ Equipment at DJ Empire in Chadwell Heath – I had already begun to dabble in some production kit but in 2009 I had really caught the bug and knocked up the B1G remix of Ciara and JT’s “Love Sex and Magic” which was the first track that really caught peoples ears – it was battered by EZ and a huge amount of DJs on the pirates so I spent the next 12 months knocking up 2 step bootys of the biggest tracks at the time. The bootlegging continued into 2010, 2011 but by 2012 my work rate and output slowed due to my expanding family and, if I’m honest, I was losing interest with the 2 step sound so I started to make 4x4 bootys.

Unfortunately 2012 ended miserably for me personally and 2013 was a dark year where as a family we suffered a huge loss – as we came to the end of the year I was determined to push on and at the same time I downloaded a Mi-Soul radio show by Matt Jam and was shocked to hear him playing new music with the kind of vibe that got me in to H’n’G – I was hooked and I knew exactly where I was heading, straight to the LAB! My first few 4x4 tracks of 2014 were well received and while I was knocking stuff up at 124bpm everybody was pitching them up to include them in their UKG sets – I believe in supply and demand and started to raise the tempo and decided that I’d like to share my music with as many people as possible – so with this in mind I created the filthy boots series which is nearing the release of volume 10 (which will also see the rerelease of a remixed filthy 1) and from this series came the opportunity to put together official mixes for CR2 records for artists such as Moon Boots, Jumpstar, Ron Carroll and let’s not forget my fellow Nu Skool producers DJ Junior, Martin Carr, Elski and Kahniche. I’m currently discussing some really exciting remix projects with some old skool veterans as well which if they come together will be wicked. While knocking up the filthy boots I’ve maintained an output of original tracks and was approached by Jepadee to put something out on Bumpa Funk and so the Deeper Love EP was created and it’s follow up which will feature my latest track “I’ll Give You” will also be released through the label. But there’s still a tonne of stuff that remains unreleased which will probably find it’s way on to my upcoming mixtape... When is the first time you recall music as something you wanted to do in a serious way? I fell in to music as something to take seriously in 1998 when was offered the job at Music Power – I’ve never looked back since! What is music to you? My escape – the vibe either in the studio or behind the decks takes me somewhere that the headaches of everyday life can’t reach me.

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What are your hopes for your music career for the few years? I’m going to keep doing what I’m doing right now because, thanks to the support I’ve received, I’m sharing my vibe with like-minded people! The B1G sounded is constantly evolving and I’m hoping that the evolution will take me back in to club land behind the decks to join the party! What are some if your favorite things to do with your spare time? I’m a family guy, I’ve got three amazing children who give me the strength to push on no matter what. If I’m not in the lab and I don’t have the phone glued to my ear talking music then I’m spending time with them. Favorite meal? Anything fried – that’s why I’m the B1G PR0J3CT ;-) What would you say has helped your career the most so far? Perseverance and positive attitude – the harder I focus the further I seem to progress. I’ve also been a “right place, right time” guy – as much as I don’t want to say that luck has played a part I think certainly in the early years that’s been the case. Any advice for other aspiring artists? Believe in yourself, stay focused and network like your life depended on it – the bigger your network, be it socially or closer to you, the easier it is to get yourself heard. www.b1gpr0j3ct.blogspot.co.uk

Yolanda Duke & Arturo Sandoval - Contigo En La Distancia Winner of IMA Independent Music Awards 2013, Best Latin Song "Stunning voice and composition, full of cultural influence." Mizz Ruby Graciously dedicated to the loving memory of The King of Latin Music Tito Puente. A gift from Yolanda & Arturo, to honor Tito's 91st birthday on April 20th 2014. Produced, Arranged and Performed by Arturo Sandoval. Duke certainly holds a strong connection with the Latin music’s history, but she also looks into the future by connecting with another Latin Jazz giant, Arturo Sandoval. The two musicians tackle a Cuban standard, the timeless song ”Contigo En La Distancia,” written by César Portillo de la Luz and loved around the world for its lush harmony, gorgeous melody, and potent lyrics. From the introductory trumpet flurry to a closing statement that pushes notes into the stratosphere, Sandoval approaches the song with a warm embrace, reflective of his close connection to the music. In fact, Sandoval puts a major mark on the song by creating the arrangement and playing all of the different instruments on the track. Sandoval’s complete musicianship brings out the best in Duke, helping her deliver an impassioned performance, full of powerful dynamic range, subtle nuance, and personal interpretation. There’s some reciprocal inspiration here as Duke captures with her vocal’s rich tone and wide vibrato Sandoval’s lyrical trumpet solo that connects the different pieces of the melody in an elegant fashion. Between Sandoval and Duke, you’ve got two musicians who understand the history of Latin Jazz and hopefully their continued collaboration will help open new ground to move it into the future. www.yolandaduke.com

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The Indos - Fifty Shades of Blue "The Indos are very much a feelgood, pure passion-fueled band. They do not try to be flashy or anything they're not, they just want to rock out! Bringing back the alternative Britpop style with being influenced by the 60's rebellion in the music scene." Mizz Ruby Twin City Records are pleased to announce the release of the debut EP from Edinburgh five piece 'The Indos' The band - Michael Knowles - Guitar/Lead Vocals, Jamie Gilchrist Guitar/Backing Vocals, Robbie Gilchrist - Bass Guitar, Dando Myrillas Guitar and Greg Atkinson - Drums all grew up together in North Edinburgh and have been the present line up for over a year now. They got together through their mutual love of early 2000's bands Arctic Monkeys and The Strokes and also their main influences The Yardbirds, The Kinks and The Who. Since forming, the band have been playing various venues throughout Glasgow and Edinburgh including Sneaky Pete's, Cabaret Voltaire, Electric Circus, QMU & Ivory Blacks where they have caught the eye of several promoters. 'Fifty Shades of Blue' was written and composed by The Indos and recorded, mixed and mastered by Mark Morrow in his Edinburgh studio in August of this year. www.twincityrecords.com 41

Trance maestro Damian Wasse once again releases a piece of stunning music on the In Trance We Trust imprint. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Say Goodbyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is an almost hypnotic and clear sounding trance track and a definite must-have for all you trance lovers out there. Damian Wasse is one of the biggest representatives of the progressive and uplifting trance genre in Russia. His releases are supported by Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Gareth Emery, Ashley Wallbridge, Paul van Dyk, Markus Schulz, Rank 1, Lange, Paul Oakenfold, Roger Shah, MIKE, Pedro Del Mar and many more.

"Simple, sexy, memorable - a must for your dance playlists." Mizz Ruby Jeff Retro is back and just in time for the holiday season. Get ready to 'Lose It All' on the dance floor with this new groovy house tune from Hakkasan's #1 Resident DJ Jeff Retro.

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The project started as a deep house track with a deep organic bassline. It had a great sound, however with no breakdown. The process of creating the breakdown began methodically, it then came to have more of a Trance feel, rather than house. The initiative was taken to turn it into a Trance track as the lead melody was so inspiring. Elements were twisted, and emotion added for extra oomph & Trancey atmosphere. Once completed, the track needed the perfect name. Sun in Sand, to fit the surrounding beauty of the Mauritian beaches & coastline.

melody, uplifting and within the release driving atmospheric later in the track baselines and energy, it's well balanced and a pleasure to turn on. Enjoyed this track. The (Hypaethrame Remix) has a great driving force behind it right from the getgo, the perfect touch "The DJ Wad - Sun In of energy running Sand Original Mix within it and yet still has a nice transition holds a perfect touch between a soft to the softer side

(atmosphere), well produced and thought out." Bruce Cullen

Frontstreet JT - Jazzy Blues The smooth jazz sound of his debut single ‘Jazzy Blues’ is a fresh mix of jazz and rap, a brilliant pairing of smooth melody and confident lyrics. For those who love Jazz and hip hop, ‘Jazzy Blues’ is the perfect fusion of vibrant styles, blended perfectly to bring out the thoughtful flavour of Frontstreet JT’s lyrics. Having a list of big names already lining up for remixes, it is set to be a smash hit, JT has already gained critical acclaim from music professionals everywhere.

Scorcher - No One Else A melodic and intoxicating beat from Young Kye, Scorcher lays down a captivating vocal and somewhere between the two, you drift away in to the story getting lost between the melody and the words. "I'm trying to make music people can live with - more than just music for the club, radio or car. I'm trying to bring people into my world and be a part of it, like IMAX." Scorcher 44

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It’s no secret we love garage here at Slime. Whether its killer floor-fillers or ethereal two-step jams, there’s a little place in our hearts for them all. So we’re excited to be unveiling the first in an ongoing series of compilations centred around up and coming producers making their mark in the genre, from around the world. ‘Future Sound Of Garage’ looks to the producers that will be staking a claim to the sound in the near future. We’ve assembled ten of the most exciting producers coming up in the scene, who have each contributed an exclusive track for this release. The sultry, low-slung groove of ‘Swerve’ from London-based producer A.Motion opens proceedings, full of sparse percussion and seductive vocals, before giving way to the bumpy rhythms of Finland’s Sleezy with ‘Wait’, bubbling over with retro basslines and snapping clicks. If you prefer that throwback style but brought bang up to date, then Londoner Urbani comes correct with ‘Dangerous’, packed to the brim with that nostalgic skip and swing strapped to a killer bassline – something it shares in common with the proceeding thriller from Leeds producer Bad Habit. ‘Trying Times’ floats in on subtle chords before detonating with expertly-clipped vocals and pulsating bass. Dutch producer David Eliza weaponises his contribution ‘Scapegoat’ with supersonic beats and deadly basslines built around an insistent vocal sample that will have people stampeding to the dancefloor. Similarly, Yorkshire newcomer Jonah delivers a blistering mutation of garage with ‘Hazmat’, dark chords and staccato basslines swirling in the mix over a thundering 4x4 beat. Italian producer Bodwan delivers a warehouse classic in the making with an insistent piano loop and see-saw bassline, perfect for strobe-lit tunnel raves everywhere. If it’s epic you’re after then look no further than the near 8-minute odyssey from Blackboxx. ‘Levitate Me’ starts one way, building swirling chords, ethereal vibes and soaring vocals, before exploding into a roaring bassline monster that will make your chest rattle. Macao-based producer Burnie delivers the penultimate track with the beautiful ‘Comet Dancing’, expertly built around a sonorous vocal and clipped two-step vibes. Deft touches of 808 and deep swashes of melody switch the style, keeping you guessing until the very end. Finally, Australian producer Greed closes the compilation in fine style with the gorgeous ‘Deep Blue’, replete with shimmering piano keys and hazy percussion – guaranteed to elevate your mind into a blissful state of being. 45

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David Zowie - House Every Weekend

David Zowie is currently taking off in the U.S EDM Club scene. This track is also getting loads of support from Dj's such as Kaskade, The Magician, Todd Edwards and Steve Aoki to name a few!

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Cessle Interviews Alice Rose At the tender age of 22, Alice Rose is a young talented DJ/Producer from a small town in Kent with what seems to be a very bright future ahead of her. Fresh back from a season on the white isles of Ibiza Alice is determined to hit the ground running in 2015 by keeping herself locked away in the studio preparing fresh music. Prior to her up and coming release â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bounce Thatâ&#x20AC;? as part of the Future Underground EP on the legendary Cr2 Records, Audiation Magazine managed to catch up with Alice Rose for her instalment of the HOT 6. Release date: 8th December - Bounce That (Cr2 Records)

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HOT 6 1st record you ever bought? Misteeq â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Scandalousâ&#x20AC;Ś (Cringe, yet. But i was only 10!) Favourite track you have made? Bounce That (CR2 Records) Favourite kit for making music? Logic Your Dream Line up (self included) Noir, Erick Morillo, Jay Lumen, Alice Rose If you had to DJ a 3hr set of a different Genre what would it be? Drum n Bass One sentence that defines house and techno music? Four to the floor

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