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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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"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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Interviews Elica Le Bon I caught up with the fantastic Original singer/songwriter Elica Le Bon, Watch this space, This Girl is going to be big in 2015.. 1. When did you first start singing and how did you figure out you could sing? When I was a little girl I used to love Christina Aguilera. I was obsessed with the soulfulness of her voice, it really moved me. I think i was inspired by that and ever since, nothing has given me greater joy than to sing. 2. On tracks of your's like "Beautiful Game" I can hear eastern influences coming through, is this something to do with your ethnic origin or is it just you experimenting with different styles? I think it's probably a subconscious byproduct of listening to so many Timbaland beats. That, possibly coupled with my middle eastern heritage that subconsciously seeps through to my artistry. Timbaland is so experimental with his music, he always uses abstract sounds, synths and styles. I'm fascinated by that kind of creativity, so I have a predilection to do the same 3. What's your favourite kind of music to listen to at the moment? I'm always into music that has feeling. That evokes pathos. That has a soul. I love everything that has soul. Right now, i've got 'only one' by Kanye West on repeat. It brings me to tears. 4. What city do you currently reside in and do you perform live at the moment? If yes where can are readers catch you in 2015. I currently reside in London. I'll be performing live a lot this summer, so you can stay up to date with that on any of my social media accounts. 5. Is singing your full time career and If you weren't singing, what would you be doing? Yes it is. I often think about what I would do if it weren't music. It would have to be something that allows me to express myself creatively and explore that aspect of myself consistently. Possibly writing. It's what I do anyway.

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6. Do you play any instruments I'm weak on the piano. Other than that, no. 7. What are the five things you can't live without? Music! My iphone, of course! My laptop, logic pro, and a mic. (and obviously my friends and family but i'm assuming we aren't referring to people) 8. If you were to give someone advice on life or how to start songwriting, what would you say? On life, I would sayâ&#x20AC;Ś do whatever is necessary to kill your ego. You will become free when you do that. With song writing, I would sayâ&#x20AC;Ś never force it. Never try to think of lyrics or a subject or idea. Be influenced by life. I always catch myself in the middle of conversations scribbling down exchanges that would make excellent lyrics. Songs can only be felt when they are real, and to be real they have to come from real sources. 9. Who are your favorite musicians? Groups? CD's My favourite musician of all time is Kanye west, followed closely by Jay Z. I've listened to Jay since I was 14 so i've grown up with him. He's a part of my transition into adulthood and it always brings an element of nostalgia when I hear his old stuff. 10. What are your plans for your singing and songwriting in 2015? Really, REALLY big things. Don't believe me just watch! Erica Le Bon - Wish I Stayed is out now! www.soundcloud.com/elicalebon

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South Side Story "Down here, music gets us on our way." BBC Three's new entertainment series takes a modern look at the South London creative arts culture. The show creates a story around real life artists, dancers, models and various other industry talent. The series, produced by Knickerbockerglory, is described as "the real-life Glee â&#x20AC;&#x201C; mixing the genres of structured reality and musical to create a new genre of television." In episode 1 we meet the characters and learn a few things: Image is important so make sure you keep yourself looking tidy, You need to shut down your rudeness, a guy may have made a mistake and been to prison, but give him a second chance. Showing off your macho abilities may not always get the girl, but handing out freebies will. Heading over to Rinse FM, Yinka discusses dating faux pas, singer Lady Lykes is loving her butt, and we learn not to ask a girl what is going on with her hair. Fast-paced snippets piecing together a day, with humour running through. Scenes are linked together with musical interludes moving the story forward. Check out South Side Story on BBC Three, Monday's 9:30pm or catch up on BBC iPlayer.

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SingingWithAmy Singing advice for beginners to advanced. Eliminate Strain Whilst Singing Singing is fun but it isn’t easy. Sometimes we get in the habit of pushing and forcing the voice to hit those high notes, but when you feel any discomfort and pain, you know you’re not doing it right. We strain because we fear a note and we feel that it won’t come with ease, so the natural thing to do is to force ourselves to get that note. Straining doesn’t look attractive and it sure won’t do your vocal chords any good. Continually forcing the voice to sing out of you natural range will damage your voice. Here are a few little tips to prevent straining when singing: How to add power, while decreasing tension The lip trill is a great exercise to effectively warm up the voice and it is a great place to start for those to struggle to relax whilst performing. Whilst doing the lip trill, imagine there is no ceiling. There is no end to where your voice can go. No note is too high or low. Bend over for the really high notes with a flat back. The mixed voice never fails to create a fuller sounding voice without adding tension. Singing “meow” up and down a scale will warm up the voice and allow the voice to transition through the breaks. Slide up and down and don’t fear the high notes, just allow the voice to go through the breaks. Singing “we we we” whilst swaying the head from side to side will relax the mind and body. If you feel stressed you will be tense and every note will feel like a struggle. This technique helps to relax you. Singing with the tongue out of the mouth I’ve already discussed how the tongue can add tension (refer to the article “Getting the Tongue out of the Way.”) So if your tongue isn’t relaxed, it will naturally curl up towards the back of the throat and add extra pressure on the chords. Simply perform your favourite warm-up whilst hanging the tongue out of the mouth to get the tongue to move towards the front of the mouth. Over time, your muscles will remember that your tongue shouldn’t rest at the back of the throat. If it does, you will tense the jaw and sing at the back of the throat – this is setting yourself up for an embarrassing break. Vocal fry Vocal fry is like a massage for your voice. It’s that groggy tired sound you make as soon as you wake up. It is the bodies natural way of warming up slowly. Vocal fry connects the chords and it eliminates strain. Singing “woah woah” with vocal fry will put you in a relaxed state. Do it with your eyes closed and you will feel even more at ease. 12

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Shake your head Singing “no no” whilst shaking the head side to side will relax you and it will also show you if you are a tense singer. If you crack whilst doing this ‘easy’ exercise, you are squeezing your neck muscles to get notes. You don’t have to perform this exercise for very long; a three-note scale will suffice. This exercise is excellent for disengaging the neck muscles. If you have a tense neck, how can you possibly sing comfortably? Larynx Keep the larynx neutral. This is easier said than done, but if you push up to sing the high notes, so will your larynx. If the larynx is too high, the neck muscles will pop out and shortly the chords will disconnect, which makes that horrible crack sound. If the larynx is too low, ie. when you move the chin and head down to reach the very low notes, you are blocking off the trachea so there is no free flow of air. If there’s no free flow of air, the chords can’t open and close to create a tone. Keeping the larynx neutral is so important in developing a powerful, clear sound, but more importantly, a correctly placed larynx will prevent you from damaging your voice. The larynx should remain neutral at all times when singing, no matter how high or low the notes are. The best advice to keep the larynx neutral is to change your thoughts towards singing. Instead of reaching up for the high notes, imagine that the sound is coming from your forehead, not your mouth. Take everything a little higher. Imagine the vocal chords are placed in your cheeks and not your throat. This might sound strange, but if you place everything higher, you won’t have to push up, because the voice is already there. So when you hit a high note, push the diaphragm down for support and power, and bring the note down the front of the face. Using your fingers to pull the note down helps to get you in the moment. Vice versa for when you’re singing low notes. When a note at the bottom of your range is approaching, again imagine the chords are at the cheeks, and as the pitch descends, move up the face so eventually the note feels like it is projecting from the forehead. The swallow muscles Formally known as the diagastric muscles, these little things are used when we swallow. Put you thumb on the squidgy bit under your chin and swallow. You feel the muscles come down? The reason that happens is because when we swallow we don’t want food to go down the ‘wrong hole’ – the trachea. That’s why sometimes when you eat you have a coughing fit. The swallow muscles haven’t come down to block off the airway. As you have probably guessed, we don’t ever want these muscles down when we’re singing (unless of course you need to swallow saliva.) When they do come down, the larynx pushes up (to get out of the way) and with a high larynx comes additional tension. You will know if you use these diagastric muscles if you have a raspy voice after singing. To work on not using these muscles, you need to loosen the jaw and neck (as spoken about above) and move your placement higher, preferably to the cheeks and not have the voice feel as though it is coming from the mouth, but from the cheeks. It is amazing how much your voice will change if you think higher. 13

Musicology Dancefair 2015

Teacher: Mizz Ruby

As we turn into the second month of the year having finally gotten over our extended Christmas & New Year hangovers our attentions turn to what event we will be filling out our calendars with. For a number of years now Dancefair, held in the dutch city of Utrecht, has been the go to educational event for DJs and producers across the globe. With more than 200 workshops & seminars over 2 days, each year attracting over 5000 visitors, Dancefair is considered the worlds biggest educational electronic music event. A collective of DJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Producers, record labels other associated with the electronic music industry. Over 122 brands of all currently relevant software, hardware and other technological companies will be in attendance at Dancefair. Product demonstrations are aimed at both the curious home studio owner looking to take the next step, and the professional who wants to learn more about a specific compressor or equaliser. Some of the renowned brands attending are: Native Instruments, Ableton, Roland, Bitwig, Steinberg and Yamaha with a host of Artists such as Martin Garrix, Laidback Luke, Joris Voorn, Oliver Koletzki, Dale Howard and Egbert all on hand with confirmed attendance. www.dancefair.nl

Words by Cessle.

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Sarah is spending the next few months in Italy!

"I already noticed the clubs and stores play American music."

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Cessle Interviews Interviews Troy Hudson She is over half way through releasing her 5-part visual EP 'P.Y.T Protect Your Throne) on My-Ish Music. The first track was released on Tuesday 2nd Dec and the 2nd track 'Predicament' ft rapper Incisive dropped on 16th Dec on Link Up TV and the 3rd track 6th Jan on Clash who named her as 'One To Watch' with "supple vocals worthy of Mary J Blige". Each video leads to the next part of the story leaving everyone in anticipation for the next one, and following her on her journey through the trials and tribulations of love, life and emotion. 'Head Over Heels' from the EP is Sarah Jane Crawford's record of the week on 1Xtra, week beginning 19th January. Troy was previously part of girl group RD who were together nearly three years and signed to Universal/Polydor, where she excelled and became the accomplished singer, songwriter and performer she is today taking influences from the likes of Brandy, Mary J Blige, Aaliyah, Teedra Moses, Jhene Aiko and more. Her sound fuses hip hop, r&b, soul, and pop which gives her a sound reminiscent of the 90's era. Taking it old school there are not many R&B singers out there like Troy in the UK and she has stepped out on her own confidently with this visual EP project to create something different. “Head Over Heels” filmed in a diner setting has a fun contemporary vibe with the female lead being madly in love. There is also a humorous element with the side character, perhaps an understated insight into the next track.. “Predicament” addresses the male lead with the tone taking a deeper mood. Could he be in the wrong, or is he just misunderstood? This is almost a conversation between the characters. And again we have the last shock moment extending the story.. “Never Hurt Me Again” shoots forward to the couple’s big day, but will it be a happy ending? This part is the story of the bride-to-be thinking over the relationship and making an important decision..

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Hello Troy Hudson! Tell us about yourself. I am a singer/songwriter and I’ve been singing since I could speak. It’s something that I really enjoy doing and obviously I’m an artist now but hopefully the more you hear, the more intrigued to go to listen to my music.

and you became a part of the girl group? I first started taking the music seriously from the age of 15. It’s when I started to write, I first started writing to instrumentals from some of the favourite songs that I liked at the time. My next door neighbour Mdot-E actually started to produce and then we So that’s how you found your started to work together and that’s passion, when you were young? where it came about and got really Yeah, my parent’s had me while they serious. I’ve just been growing from the were young, they were really into music writing. Being in a girl group we got to back then and a lot of family members work with so many different artists as were rappers and break-dancers or DJs. well as producers and writers, and learn So music was something that was part and take things from different people. of my life growing up as a child. From that I’ve grown in my own way in terms of writing. Which vocalists inspire you vocal techniques? My influence comes from a lot of music back in the 90s as I was born in the late 80s so I grew up as a child in the 90s so I listened to a lot of artists, influenced from Lauren Hill, Mary J bilge, Aaliyah.. The 90s RnB artists. How did you get into the career,

You went from being in a girl group to being solo, was that a hard change? It was a difficult time as I’d spent so much time with the girls, it had always been me and two others, so adjusting and transitioning from that was a bit difficult, but I got there in the end.

story and gives the song a story as well, so if you listen you automatically imagine the scenario and the situation.

The charactes go from being madly in love and the drama. The questions are; is there going to be a happy ending, and from the trailer, how does she end up in a mental What was it like being a supportive asylum? Well, the first three videos are about, group and then doing it on your the fourth will give you a gist of why I own? It was different, it felt weird for a while end up in the mental asylum.. you’ve just got to follow what happens. because I was used to having the backup from the girls, and me to them. So going from one extreme to the next, Is it true? I don’t know, maybe! No, not necessarily it was weird at first. But then you get used it, I got back into practice, I went for me. I know a lot of people have said straight back in to the studio with Mdot- to me since seeing the first few videos, that they can relate to this and it feels E and picked up where we left off and like I’ve told a story of their lives and got back into the flow of things. I started to find my own way, in terms of experiences. It’s probably s story that’s being a solo artist, aside form being in a happened to somebody. girl group. So, when will it all be out? Your new visual EP is interesting, The next video should be out next week for Love Don’t Live here, and that’s the how did you come up with the initial ideas for this.. were you into story before the last song which is contemplating which will follow two media? weeks later and again you’ll see me in a No, I wasn’t into media, I’ve always done a bit of acting here and there, as madhouse. when I was younger I went to theatre Where do you find your inspiration school for a while and attended Brit school for a while. In terms of the EP, I for writing? My inspiration draws from experiences, wrote and recorded. When we as a collective listened to the songs back to if not my own, then my peers or people back, everyone said it sounded like I was around me. I’ve actually written a song before based off a book that I read. T’s telling a story. It’s natural with people within the music industry all musicians weird, most of my inspiration come from experiences, they can come from will say, when you write a song, you visual a video to go with it as well. It just different scenarios, whether it be from seemed like a story went well with it in different scenarios, whether it be terms of making each song link. They bring the songs to life, the videos tell a 20

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from a movie I may have watched or something I heard on the news, or a book I read.

boards came about from that, it was good fun planning. The wedding dress part was scary and crazy to me but I had fun running down the aisle in this big old What tips & advice would you have puffy white dress. But I don’t know how for anyone who would want to get I’ll cope if I ever get married because into the music industry? that thing is heavy and I had trainers on, I’d tell them to continue to practice and so imagine what that would ne like with work on your craft. Improve on heels, it too crazy/ everything. Social media is now a platform for you to showcase your Do you want to pursue acting talent and your dream. What better more? way to utilise it by putting yourself out Definitely, its something I used to do as there. Make sure you stay true to a child before started to do music, I was yourself and be inspired by others. But always acting and dancing. Acting was also showcase you and in the end you’ll the main thing I did, I did quite a lot of probably find that you’ll get the results. stage plays and a few short films here and there as a child. Even when I was in Everything is digital now, is it hard a girl group, we got asked to do some to get out there? things as well. So I definitely feel i can There are pros and cons of it, when you jump into the acting side. do post things, it does get the right attention, it’s just how you promote What are you favourite tracks? yourself. But at the same time, I like all music, I don’t limit myself with everybody uses that as a platform to genre. At the moment I listen to a get themselves out there, so that’s a singer, Arma Patel from New Zealand, con, but there are a lot of pros form it. she’s a soul singer. She reminds me of a It’s easier to use the internet and social more RnB version of Amy Winehouse media nowadays, it’s becomes the with her sound. She’s really good, the norm, part of the whole music culture. way she writes her songs and her music I can relate to it. She taps into being a What was it like writing the woman in this world, so I enjoy it. My storyboards for your videos? favourite song of hers is “I’m not the I worked closely with my manager as he same”. I’m also listening to Jagged Edge, helped direct the videos, and the two they’ve got a new album out and guys, Rob & Ian are a duo called round they’ve got a slow song called “hope” it House Pictures. We listened to the reminds me of the old slow jams and the lyrics and see what can be interpreted tempo. and how we’ll showcase certain parts of the lyrics aside from putting the video What does music mean to you? together for the song. The lyrics are I know a lot of artist say this, but it very important for visuals as there is always a key word or key point that will bring an idea to the forefront. The story 21

actually is my life. My whole entire life, music has been an influence on me since I could walk and talk up until now, so it’s just everything to me.

Did you get it off lady gaga? No I didn’t but she’s definitely crazy and wacky isn’t she. Just something fun to, something different.

What have you got planned for the future? Definitely more music and visuals. I’m going to work towards an album, do a few gigs. Still getting my feet wet back in the industry as a solo artist. I’m going to be consistent with what I put and keep on working and grafting until i find myself in a perfect position, even though nothings perfect, but until i find myself until I’m conformable. Hopefully sell a thousand records further down the line.

Who are the top producers you’d like to work with? I’d love to work with Timbaland and missy, I fell like their music has always timeless, even during the times when they were at their highest point, I’ve always wanted to work with them. I would definitely work with Mark Ronson, I’ve been listening to him since I was a kid, his ear for music is vast, he can go from hip hop to soul, and the song he’s to with Bruno Mars. I would even stepout to doing a track with Calvin Harris, I wouldn’t limit myself to RnB and soul, I would branch out and try different genres.

Would you like to be a supporting act? I used to do that back in my girl group days. Going up and down being on the stage, making new fans. that was one of the highlights when I was in a girl group. We used to open for JLS and NDubz, that was a great experience. I’d love to get back into supporting again.

Do you do different genres to improve your vocals? It can do, with certain genres there are certain ways you have to sing, well you don’t have to, but it can broaden your voice in different ways.

Which was your favourite piece to Are there any singing tips you act out? could give out? I enjoyed filming Contemplating which is Sing in the shower. It helps a lot, the the asylum one. We actually got a wing steam is good or your vocal chords, off a hospital, i got loads of my friends to when you’re utilising that at the same come down and play mental patients, it time t can make a huge difference to was funny to see them acting crazy the way that you use voice. I always sing even though they are already. It was fun in the shower. Tips, you can get them to be in gowns and to be patients, and online, I still do that. I go on YouTube and act like we were crazy women. It was a I’ve got a whole playlist of different different experience for me as I never videos that I find have been very useful thought id have to play crazy, being in a and helpful to me. straight jacket and everything.

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Anything you want to tell the Audiation readers? Follow me on Twitter, and Instagram and check me out on my Soundcloud. Everything is “IamTroyHudso”. I’m going to have more music coming out, follow me on my journey. You’re going to be updated continuously, and hopefully you enjoy my music. Thank you!

Interview by Mizz Ruby & Matt Daniels. Special thanks to Ten Letter PR & MyIsh Music.

Protect Your Throne EP OUT NOW! My-Ish Music www.twitter.com/iamtroyhudson www.soundcloud.com/iamtroyhudson

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Daniel Wanrooy - Together VOUS Records www.danielwanrooy.com "A hard edgy tech intro, given a sexy dimension through the vocals. A jump-up dance beat then ensues." Mizz Ruby

JESS GLYNNE NEW SINGLE 'HOLD MY HAND' | OUT 23 MARCH With her global success with Clean Bandit and Route 94’s, there’s no question Jess Glynne was the voice of 2014. Now, following in the footsteps of her incredible debut solo single ‘Right Here’ which charted at #6 in July, Jess now shares her stormingly soulful new single ‘HOLD MY HAND’ – due on Atlantic on March 23rd after premiering across radio tonight. Jess Glynne is no stranger to chart success and has already had three #1 singles (Clean Bandit ‘Rather Be’ and ‘Real Love and Route 94’s ‘My Love’), selling over 7 million singles globally in 2014! Over the last couple of months, when not holed up in her studio, Jess has found time to perform at the BBC Music Awards, BBC Sports Personality Of The Year, Top Of The Pops, Jools Holland’s Hootenanny and most recently the Brits Launch Nominations where it was also unveiled that she is nominated for 3 awards - 2 x Best British Single (Rather Be /My Love) and Best Video. If Jess Glynne was the voice of 2014, all signs point firmly and defiantly towards her being the standout artist of 2015.

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Clean Bandit - Real Love (The Chainsmokers Remix) Atlantic Records

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MIKEY PALERMO - NEXT CALLER EP Global Release Date: February 2 2015 Mikey Palermo's bringing the Underground Tech House FIRE in his debut release to kick off Sapphire Records launch . This Toronto based DJ/producer manages to bring us back to the tech-house roots while delivering crisp and modern production.

Bitr8 & Elrose - Brother EP

Global Release Date: February 9 2015

This incredible super-duo from the UK delivers Sapphire’s second official release called Brother EP. This two-track tech EP from Bitr8 & Elrose is an absolute power-house. Impeccable production for anyone who likes to groove. The title track “Brother” is supported by both Hannah Wants (BBC) & Disclosure. This won’t be the last you see or hear of Bitr8 & Elrose, that’s for certain.

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Bristol based production duo GotSome, aka Adam Gorsky & Alex Holmes unveil their new single ‘Vibe Out’ featuring grime pioneer and MC Wiley, released this February, via MTA Records. A bonafide banger to kick start the year, ‘Vibe Out’ transports you back to the carnival, fusing elements of dancehall, break beat and grime and together culminating in a dark and gritty dance floor smash that acts as perfect backdrop to Wiley’s iconic vocal flows. Influenced by the sounds of hip-hop, drum and bass and garage, GotSome have been making waves since their track ‘Bassline’ was released via Annie Mac’s, AMP Compilation 2013. Having already gained radio support from the likes of Nick Grimshaw, MistaJam and B.Traits, GotSome have firmly cemented themselves as credible producers with a string of successful remixes for the likes of Basement Jaxx and fellow MTA Records label-mate, MOKO.

‘Vibe Out’ showcases GotSome’s fresh take on bassline house and their unbou nded ability to avoid the treadmill of ever interchangeable DJ’s and producers.

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Kristine W polled fans on Facebook, asking them to choose the third release from Kristine W’s hit New & Number Ones studio album. The overwhelming majority chose ‘Love Come Home’, Kristine’s spiritual track about embracing change. “It’s important to believe someone or something wonderful will come into your life when you let love come home.” explains Kristine W. ‘Love Come Home’ is the third release from New & Number Ones, Kristine’s explosive 13-track studio album that features new versions of six classics along with seven original songs. The debut single, Everything That I Got, reached #4 on Billboard’s dance chart. So Close To Me topped off at #2. With nine consecutive #1s, she holds the world’s record for Most Consecutive #1 Billboard Club Hits, surpassing Madonna and Janet Jackson’s previously shared record of seven . Adding to her notable accomplishments, Kristine W is a leukemia survivor. This year, she celebrates twelve years of remission.

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Kissy Sell Out ft Holly Lois - Tell You (DJ Q Remix)

Polina Griffith & The Stereo Flow - It's Not The Same (Jamie Vee Remix)

Avicii - The Days (Grant Nelson Remix)

ALIAS (Frank Omaley) & Charlotte Haining All Right EP

Jaegerossa ft Bobbi - Move Your Body (C&P Music Factory DUB)

Love is in the air

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Interviews Matvey Emerson I Caught up with Matvey Emerson the Moscow based deep house / nu disco DJ, producer and film composer with previous releases on Déepalma Records, Spirit Soul, Indiana Tones, Enormous Tunes, Hed Kandi and Toolroom. By releasing a number of high-class productions in 2014 for which he was enjoying support of the dj elite worldwide he managed to win the award as “Best Russian Producer” and equally celebrated the five-year anniversary of his career. It was a hard way with rises and falls but after the phenomenal year of 2014 there is no doubt about a bright future of this young talent. Matvey is back with full passion and energy ready to take the world by storm. 1. So you have had a great year, Would you describe 2014 as your Breakthrough in your Music Career, and what do you think sparked the Breakthrough? Yeah, 2014 was an amazing year. I think the secret of the breakthrough is a hard work, regular releases, my new management. I have started thinking positive and found my lucky number. And I would like to thank all people who supported me this year! 2. Could you tell our reader's how long you have been producing and which Daw ( digital audio work station ) and some of your favorite plugins you use in your productions? I started my career as a producer in 2009. I use Ableton Live. My fav plugs are A.N.A by Sonic Academy, Sylenth 1, Kontakt 5 for some strings or pianos. 3. Which labels do you have tracks out on, so our readers can track down some of your work? Spirit Soul Records from Sweden. This label helpes me a lot in my career. Other Releases on Labels include, Enormous tunes, Deepalma Recordings. He’d Kandi And Toolroom.

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4. Where do you draw your inspiration from and How would you describe your sound, Deep house, Chilled House, Nu Disco, Or a bit of all three? I don't looking for inspiration. It comes to me when I feel in a good mood. I would describe my sound as Nu Disco with elements of tropical and melodic house. The main thing for me is a summer feeling in my tracks. 5. Have you found yourself playing more and more gigs recently after the Great year that you had in 2014? Yes, now I have many gigs here in Russia. Also I got a lot of requests from all over the world: Europe, Emirates, Egypt, Brazil... Me and my team are planning a big tour for 2015. 6. Is there any new artists or singers that you have been collaborating with recently that we should look out for in the future? There are many great singers I'm working with at the moment: Gosha, Polina Griffith, Nick Sinckler. Also I have started to work with Alex Newell, the actor and singer from popular American TV show "Glee". 7. Do you think dance music has become over saturated with labels and producers easily been able to put out tracks themselves, now we are in the digital age, or do you see it as health competition ? If music is just a hobby - put your track without labels. Why not. You don't really need it. But if you play for high stakes, you should work with a big team of professionals: labels, management, booking agents. I think competition is only way to gain, if we talk about music as a business. 8. And finally can you tell us whats next in the pipeline for your self in 2015 ? In 2015 I hope to see more people all around the world. Traveling is a great motivation for me. I have started work with some big companies and i'm super exited about this and curious of a result.

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Hazel Mak is an award winning recording artist from Malawi ‘The Warm Heart of Africa’ based in the UK deemed ‘Malawi Gold’ as described by The Nation. She is known for her sensual vocals, catchy Afro-Soul, R ‘n’ B songs that represent the modern African empowered woman and representing Malawi on numerous occasions internationally. Hailing from Malawi Hazel began singing at the age of 11 performing for various events, today she has a repertoire of numerous projects with international and national artist sharing stages with the likes of TinieTempa (UK), Tuface (Nigeria), Hip Hop Pantsula (South Africa), The Very Best(UK/Malawi), Oliver Mtukudzi (Zimbabwe) and Sauti Sol (Kenya). Currently, Hazel is completing her highly anticipated second studio project called ‘Nyumba on Fire’ that boasts a mixture Afro-soul, R ‘n’ B, House and Pop sounds produced by Brian ‘Gods Favourite’ Nkata, Tendai Shaba, Chuka Royalty, Majumi ‘Majbeats’ Gondwe and executive producer Dominic ‘D1’ Sangalakula.

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LORIS - Yeah Spinnup | www.lorisofficial.com "A versatile trio with sounds having softness and a spark of attitude." Mizz Ruby LORIS are a brand new female-fronted electropop trio from Northern Ireland.

LORIS launched with their debut single 'I've Been Quiet' in December 2013. It was extremely well supported from the outset, having been picked up by BBC's ATL only 24 hours after release. As a result of the local BBC support it was further picked up by National BBC Radio 1, receiving airplay on Jen and Ally's BBC Introducing show. In January 2014, LORIS were featured by â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Best of British Unsigned Bandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, which broadcasts across 16 European countries via 90 radio stations. In July 2014 LORIS released their second single 'Do It Right' and were included in the Daily Mirror's article for 'The Class of 2014'. Later that month they got a BBC Radio Ulster feature on the Across The Line Show. 'Do It Right' was chosen as Pastie Baps 'Tune of the Week' and BBC Across the Line's 'Tune of the Day'. Just like their first single 'I've Been Quiet', 'Do It Right' received airplay on both BBC Radio Ulster and National BBC Radio 1. In October 2014 LORIS were invited to play a live session in front of a live studio audience for BBC Radio at the BBC Blackstaff House in Belfast. On November 14th LORIS launched their debut E.P to a full house in a headline show in Belfast. 41

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Josh Lasden & Synoptic - Asian Love EP AWJ Recordings present an exclusive EP from Josh Lasden & Synoptic. A Belgian love for Asia, both tracks are situated in the Progressive House genre, following neatly and perfectly in balance with each other. "Josh Lasden - A Love For Asia."

AWJR118 Genre: House Release Date: 06.02.2015 www.AWJRecordings.com

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“Over here at Slime HQ we’re preparing for a big February with the launch of Hoffman’s debut album, ‘Serenity’. Hoffman is an accomplished producer that has been on our radar for some time and joined the label last year to deliver the ‘Pieces’ EP which was a very unique, emotive take on garage. We knew instantly we’d like him to expand that style into an album format, so we asked him to enter studio lockdown and get writing. The result is an 11-track offering that suffuses garage beats with a rich, cinematic feel which is very much in keeping with the Slime aesthetic. Featuring bars from Daytripper and some sublime vocals from Kitty Stewart, it’s a long player that rewards repeated play and we think it’s really going to cement Hoffman’s position as a producer to watch in 2015. On top of that we have the return to the label from Scottish producer Blackboxx. Last year was a big deal for him – his debut release saw some big support in DJs like Hannah Wants and he’s coming back this year with the ‘Osaka’ EP which continues his beautiful adaptation of garage into something amazingly soulful and reflective. Keep an eye on this guy as he is going to be huge this year with upcoming remixes and releases. The biggest news from us this month is something we’ve been working on developing for a while, and that’s launching the booking arm of the label. We’ll be taking the label’s roster of artists on the road across the UK and beyond for some killer gigs. We’ll be bringing the Slime sound to a city near you very soon!”

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ROKURO Cassimm - I Wanna Move With You: Lovely chilled nu disco/ deep track this one, great melodies and a sexy vocal ," i want to move with you" repeating over a delioucous funky groove out now on spirtsoul music. Inner Rebels ft Liva K - Hold you: Lovely deep summer blissed out groove this one, This is the matvey emerson. Don’t forget to check my exclusive interview with this talented russian producer in this months issue. Croatia Squad.. Milking , Earstrip and Torha Remix: Great electro bass and funky guitars on this fun nu disco track..really cool groovy sound and gated vocals, check it. Louise La Roche - The Receiver: Really love this one, nice arp for the intro, That makes way for a cool old school 90’s piano riff, Diva female style vocals , out now on bmktsch records. Redondo & Ferreck Dawn - Something Else: Definatly a couple of my favourite producers these guys, They always seem to come up with something original and groovy, And this track is no exception Out now on spinnin records.

Camelphat ft AME - Paradigim: This track has an old school vibe, Similer to Adamski or the Chemical brothers, Breaks into an awesome R&B Style vocal Cpurtesy of female songstress AME. Martin Solveig & GTA- Intoxicated: Nice Original vibe to this, A cool sax EDM style riff with a indie style “you got me intoxicated, Breaks into a jazzy style piano breakdown, Top Stuff. Blonde and Pianoman - Cast A Spell: Really cool track available on a free download,, Starts of with a robin s style organ riff, then breaks into an italo house piano riff, the vocals are the original old school house track by the same name by Disco Tex. Paris Lover ft AME - Feel Me: Piano/Future house anthem this one.. With AME on the vocals again, This girl is on some seriously great songs at the moment, This is the killer Klardust remix.

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Zeds Dead ft Twin Shadow & Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;angelo - Lost You: This is the Kove remix, And its another piano lead Anthem.. As premiered by Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1 Zeds dead & oliver helens - You Know,:This is definitely one of the biggest tracks around at the moment.. pitched up vocals in a future house style, And killer drop Helens style. Top Choon coming out on Spinnin Records In February Other notable tracks that are a must to track down this month are: Heyman - if I Play Your Game Paji - Wootan Pep and Rash- Rumors Daloops - Is This Love

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Isaiah Dreads Ain’t Nothin But A Mixtape Xenomania Records It’s a new year and a new culture. Isaiah Dreads is part of this shifting culture in

the UK underground scene that seems to be changing and breaking the rules, and going to places that were forbidden before. At only 16 years old this young up and coming Grime MC from the West Country can add many achievements to his name such as performing at Glastonbury, Wireless and Isle Of Wight festivals. Isaiah shows his range of flows and content exceptionally on this mixtape that is futuristic, and will be a classic in years to come. He has managed to delve into a sound unheard of before, mixing up different flows and beats that normally wouldn’t work but do. Laid back productions are twinned with skippy flows and serious conscious lyrics but also the opposite; fun bars with more harder productions. This emcee has a sound that matches no other. Already co-signed by some major tastemakers in the game, it would be hard not to keep your eye on Isaisah who has been rapping since the young age of 7 years old nearly 10 years now! Latest track ‘U See Me’ was Zane Lowe’s Next Hype and Mistajam’s Radio Ripper and he has also seen support from DJ Target and Toddla T and has been on DJ Cameo’s Gimme Grime freestyle. How many 17 year olds emcee’s can say that?

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Andriah Arrindell Emerging UK soulful, pop singer & songwriter Andriah Arrindell introduces her debut and uplifting single called “Hotspots”, taken from her “Time to Shine” album produced by acclaimed dance, afrobeat and pop producer, songwriter “Whytepatch” who has produced for Grammy award nominee artists and Brit award winner, Denise Pearson.

The talented Andriah Arrindell is no stranger to the music scene as this single is released on the back of a successful dance tune called “See You Dance, Dance” which she features on. The single peaked at number 2 in the music week upfront club charts in June 2014 and in the urban charts is still lightening up the dance floors across Europe and beyond. Other tracks on the Time to Shine album include “Picture Perfect” which has recently had spins on BBC London Introducing and community radio stations across UK. She has worked on other project that includes: being a member of the London Community Gospel Choir (2003), in 2005 she performed in the music hall oAndriah has been busy recording an album which showcases her sultry and lovely soprano range as well as performing and promoting her current single “Time to Shine” at various clubs and festivals in the UK including UK black pride headlined by Misha B. In between this hectic schedule, Andriah is currently performing and showcasing her talents at live shows for various community radio stations (i.e. Brooklands, Liberty etc) and is planning an European tour to promote the single and album.

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We Love Events A bold approach to marketing by Peter Decuypere "Bringing people together to make them the time of their life experience is one of the most beautiful things that exist. Hopefully there are many initiatives based on this book full of inspiration from practice. " Manu & Michiel Beers, Tomorrowland organizers

We Love Events Een gedurfde kijk op marketing door Peter Decuypere “Mensen samenbrengen om ze de tijd van hun leven te laten beleven is één van de mooiste dingen die er bestaan. Hopelijk volgen er nog vele initiatieven op basis van dit boek vol inspiratie uit de praktijk.” Manu & Michiel Beers, organisatoren Tomorrowland

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Max Chapman Since having his debut track aired on dance music stalwart Pete Tongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s radio show way back in 2011, Max Chapman has come a long way in establishing himself as a well respected act within the underground music scene. The formation of Resonance records and a string of top quality releases to his credit behind him including his release of Temperature on Lost Records and the remix to Serious by Alex Arnout are just a small number of reasons as to why the name Max Chapman stands out on the UK scene. Prior to the release of DJ Diass - Red District (Max Chapman Remix), on Hijacked Records we caught up with Max for his take on the Audiation Magazine HOT 6 Release Date: 23/FEB/2015 www.soundcloud.com/max-chapman

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HOT 6 1st record you ever bought? Oh god, it was Britney Spears - Hit Me Baby One More Time, I know, I Know, I was about 9 and she was fit at the time. Favourite track you have made? My favourite track i have made is probably a track called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Killa Soundâ&#x20AC;? its out this year so keep your eyes open!!! Favourite kit for making music? Moog Voyager, Moog Little Phatty, Roland 909 & SH 101 Your Dream Line up (self included) Max Chapman, Ricardo Villalobos, Marco Carola, Jamie Jones & Davide Squillace If you had to DJ a 3hr set of a different Genre what would it be? Funk/Disco One sentence that defines house and techno music? Life would be unliveable without it.

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