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The event fulfilled ravers' needs to be satisfied by bass driven grooves.

Jozef K Exclusive The Tribal Sessions & Sankeys resident explains why adaptability makes a great DJ.

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Eclectic magazine for the expression of music and the creative arts. For the love of music.. we interpret this passion through variations including fashion, art, lifestyle and words from the heart of the industry. Audiation Magazine is an international publication featuring music content to varied tastes. We are a proud voice for the creative sector and support Independent talent.

Audiation Magazine Ltd is a registered company in the UK with writers from across the globe. Each member of the team has their own passions and projects bringing unique ideas to the magazine. The term Audiation means the imagination of sound. www.AudiationMagazine.com

"Music is much more than sound. Music can be a comforter, party maker, career path or a way of life."

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

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

Cessle, Staff Writer "Music is a form of art that reveals a truth in a world full of mystery."

Sarah, Staff Writer "No matter what's happening in life, it's usually great music will keep you going.."

Malachi, Staff Writer "Music is life. It's a universal language that has no barriers. It unifies people around the world. It brings people joy."

Andy, Staff Writer "Music & love are the same things really. If kids grew up with music in their lives, then their lives would always be filled with love."

David, Associate Editor "The moment you feel happy about music, that is the very essence of it. Being in the vibes and understanding what music has for your soul.."

Steve, Staff Writer "it's an escape, a relaase, a chance to write how I feel and allow other readers to relate. Music has saved me many times."

Jess, Contributing Writer

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CONTENTS 7 Can We Explain Music?

8 Radio Listings 10 A tribute To Those We Have Lost 14 The man, the legacy.. David Bowie 16 VHS Dreams 20 Someone Like You Lifestyle 22 To pe tann mwa?

23 The Yoga Girl 24 Get The Look 25 Colour With Drake 26 Bugged Out Weekender 33 Right Chord Music 34 New Music 46 Southstar Radio 47 Young Couple Busk Folk Music for Folk of Brighton 49 Festival Guide

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Editor's note Hello, Bonjour, Ola, Ciao! I hope you're well wherever you are, welcome to our crazy creative world.

February, the month where the gym starts emptying once again and all thoughts are leading up to chocolate! We welcome Jess to the Audiation team as a contributing writer. She is a proactive and passionate individual with a desire to succeed and help homegrown talent in music.

Inside AM022: We take a moment to pay tribute to David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Natalie Cole and Alan Rickman. They gave the world the message that it is good to the unique. Retro Pop is all the rage as Rokuro chats to VHS Dreams discussing the 80's fuelled vibes. David shares a poem of love for Valentine's which is inspired by Christina Perri's 'A Thousand Years'. Headphones on, Steve charts 12 motivational tracks for work.

The lifestyle section also includes music for yoga, a Drake themed colouring book and a guide on how to achieve the J-Lo Golden Globes look. Malachi and Cessle share the insider review on Bugged Out Weekender as well as an exclusive interview with Jozef K. And finally, Jess gives the limelight to Brighton Folk duo The Cabineers who you're likely to find busking up and down the country. New music from Indian Electro producer Karsh Kale, Scottish & Polish Bass producers Klient and Italian House producers Our Anthem.

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Can we explain

music?

Can we name it, is it so specific?

I don’t know

I DON’T EVEN UNDERSTAND When it comes to music I’m with the flow I don’t take a stand

If it should be described One definition suits me fine In Physics it has been defined

Resonance that’s what gets closest It says: “when a vibrating body induces another body to vibrate” When music

is great

I can feel it from within It twitches my guts My inside flutters And keeps me smiling I

love that feeling so much I love music so much I LOVE IT …

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RADIO

UK Time

MONDAY 6pm Southstar Radio | Holly L - House 10pm Southstar Radio | Natalie INDYA West - Indie

TUESDAY 2pm Select UK Radio | Danny Blaze National Anthems - Club Classics 10pm D3EP | WisK - House, Garage & Bass

WEDNESDAY 8pm Southstar Radio | Queen E - HipHop, RnB & Grime

THURSDAY 1am KISS FM UK | DJ S.K.T - House & Bass 10am Empire London | D'Elle 8pm Southstar Radio | Brazah - New UK Garage 9pm KISS FM | Majestic – UK Garage 10pm Southstar Radio | Audiation Magazine - Variety

FRIDAY 2pm Rinse FM | Sam Supplier - House, UK Garage & Bass 4pm Southstar Radio | Captain Rosko - House & UK Garage 6pm The Underground Sessions | Emma Champion - House & UK Garage 8pm Voice FM | Artful 60Hz Sessions - UK Garage & Bass 8pm BN Radio | DJ Mary Jane Global Sensation - Dance

SATURDAY 12am KISS FRESH | Tough Love - UK Garage & Bass 3pm Southstar Radio | DJ Obscene - House & UK Garage 9pm KISS FRESH | Mike Delinquent – UK Garage & Bass

SUNDAY 10am Vision Radio UK | EssnVee Sunday Rehab – House & UK Garage 2pm Empire London | DJ X-Ray – House & UK Garage 8

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A Tribute To Those We Have Lost…

I know I am not speaking for each person, but 2016 seems to have come in fast and blazing. It has already left us with tremendous news stories, especially the lost artists. David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Natalie Cole and Alan Rickman are four people that have impacted many people’s lives through their work, whether in music or as an actor. This is a tribute to their great work, may it all live on forever.

David Bowie First things first, the fact that scientists may have found a ninth planet right after this mystical artist’s death is not lost on me.

No need to read those science articles. There is so much that could be said about this man, but most of it is probably common knowledge. He defined being different, and encouraged others to find their own image. His music should be classified as a new genre, but that is strictly opinion. He has won two Grammys, three Brits, just to say the bare minimum. He turned down a knighthood in 2003, that’s how much of a legend this man was to our world. I think he gave his all in the music industry, but I don’t think the world was ready to say goodbye to him just yet.

I think the biggest tribute to his legacy was looking at the charts the day he unfortunately left this world, and his music was at the top of the charts. I saw nearly every album and single on the Top 100 list, and that fact alone was the way the world parted ways with the legend. By letting his legacy live for one day more.

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Glenn Frey One of the founding members of The Eagles, and having a successful solo career, Mr. Frey was a rock legend. He has won six Grammys, five American Music Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. His music told stories, and takes us on rock journeys. Although the Eagles have had their own troubling past, Mr. Frey succumbed to the pressures of the industry and told his tale.

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Natalie Cole Nothing is more beautiful than family talent and success. As the daughter of Nat King Cole, she worked hard for one of the best comebacks in musical history. Initially as an R&B singer, she was making hits until her sales fell due to a drug addiction. But, she came back as a pop artist with an album Everlasting, and a rerecorded standard with her father which created Unforgettable…with Love, her most successful album selling millions of copies. She won several Grammy awards, and was nominated for Latin Grammy Awards. She is now reunited with her father, making beautiful music together.

Alan Rickman “Talent is an accident of genes, and a responsibility.” Mr. Rickman raised the bar for the actors, and posed as an inspiration to aspiring talents. Love, Actually, Snape, and Die Hard are only a few mentions of the great work he has left us to enjoy. The incredible part about actors is how strongly their legacy can live on, simply by watching their work on various media channels Mr. Rickman left hours on hours of art, and coming from a major Harry Potter fan, he is reunited with his love, Lily.

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It may seem that the right to pay tribute to these great people is only worthy of those with a similar level of greatness.

Remember that they all are essentially like us, normal people, but they were just courageous enough to take their interesting personalities and show them to the world. Take the message from them that it is good to be unique, everyone is special and has so much to give. Feel blessed that you do share something with them, a love and understanding for creativity and music that many others won't really know unless they are creative themselves.

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The man, the legacy..

David Bowie.

The tributes and the Brixton street party in honour of him are amazing.

He continued progressing with the times constantly and still to his last days left the world with music, and the fact that it is cool to be different and unique.

(Oh and just to clarify, David Zowie is very much alive!)

--To commemorate the life and works of David Bowie (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016), music licensing company PPL has released an official chart of the Most Played David Bowie Tracks of the 21st Century.

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been played in public and broadcast on TV and radio since the year 2000.

Let’s Dance, David Bowie’s 1983 release, produced by Nile Rogers, tops the chart.

Timeless classics also features in the top twenty PPL Most Played David Bowie Tracks of the 21st Century chart include, Under Pressure (Bowie’s hit duet with British rock band Queen) at number two, and Starman (the inaugural story of persona Ziggy Stardust), at number three.

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Over the course of the 21st Century, David Bowie received over 360 million seconds of radio and TV airplay in the UK. PPL Most Played David Bowie Tracks of the 21st Century: 1. Let’s Dance, David Bowie 2. Under Pressure, David Bowie and Queen 3. Starman, David Bowie 4. Ashes to Ashes, David Bowie 5. Rebel Rebel, David Bowie 6. Space Oddity, David Bowie 7. Life on Mars?, David Bowie 8. Changes, David Bowie 9. The Jean Genie, David Bowie 10. China Girl, David Bowie 11. Heroes, David Bowie 12. Modern Love, David Bowie 13. Young Americans, David Bowie 14. Golden Years, David Bowie 15. Sound and Vision, David Bowie 16. Fashion, David Bowie 17. Sorrow, David Bowie 18. Dancing in the Street, David Bowie and Mick Jagger 19. Absolute Beginners, David Bowie 20. Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie

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vibes of early-90's Stadium House music, the feeling you have when you're in a warehouse party circa 1993, washed over by green laser lights and surrounded by glow sticks and pink-haired girls.

How would you describe your sound?

Mixing Up Different Music and EDM Genres with New production Techniques and Retro 80’s vibes makes VHS Dreams one to watch out for in 2016.

As modern dance music heavily inspired from the past. I take everything associated with the extravagant music of the 80's and early 90's and merge it with a modern beat.

When did you first realise you had I first came across your name after a passion for retro and 80’s hearing yout fantastic track 'R.E. sounding music?

D.M'. I found it to be a cross between House with the chopped I always loved 1980's music, but vocals, Future House with the began making music like that only baseline and Synthwave 80’s with two years ago. The first tracks were the chords and synths.. Could you written for my personal pleasure, tell us how the track was made and having fun with my friends about your thought process that went how much retro-sounding I could into it? go. At some point, and while I discovered that others were doing I started this track upon a that kind of music too, I began realization I had while studying taking it more seriously and some modern EDM tracks, that they worked on many tracks intensely were focused on the bassline up to the point Future 80's Records instead of a traditional lead found me on Soundcloud. Then my melody. In fact the very bass was career as a retro-oriented artist also the lead melody. So after I began. came across the bass notes for the track I began building it centered How long have you been around it. I wanted to revive the 16

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producing, and do you use mainly I spend a few months of the year software inside the box or residing in Berlin, and a few in hardware as well?

Hartlepool, England but the current plan is to move to Berlin I've been making music for 12 permanently. I don't DJ much years now. At first it was French currently 'cause of being busy with House, then I moved to Trance and production projects but when I do Hardstyle and other genres before it's usually in Germany, my last my current style began taking appearance was in Bremen on a shape. I produce everything on a boat club, the MS Treue. Currently PC. I've tried to use keyboards and I accept bookings for DJing in synthesizers but after a long time Europe at vhs-dreams@hotmail. trying to convince myself I like com them, I think I must admit I don't have much interest in them. All my What plans do you have for 2016 keyboards are collecting dust in any cool stuff in the pipeline? the studio. I guess using a PC for so long made my brain wired to This year 'll be focusing on that process, that way of doing collaborating with other artists and things. producing remixes, rather making an EP or something. The thought is What tips would you give to young to expand my fanbase and musical aspiring producers just starting horizons. For the die-hard fans out? there are lots of treats, my album TRANS AM gets a re-release with Always "steal" from successful reworked mixing, and will also find people. Which means to study how its way on the collectible cassette professionals do things, how they format, while some freebies are on mix, how they create their sounds, the way too. how they promote themselves.

Take any useful lessons and adjust Is producing and DJing your full them/apply them to your own time career.. And do you think it's situation and career. getting very difficult to make a living from music these Which city and country do you days? currently live in, do you play live and DJ much in your city and Yes, producing and DJing is my full anywhere else? time occupation. I don't think 17

making a living from music is much harder today than any other time in history, that's just a common myth. It all comes down to two things, how exactly one lives and whether he or she exploits their own talents to the maximum or not.

If you are single, and live in a simple manner without needless expenses it is very easy to make a living from music. But where most producers fail is not selling all their talents. Anything you can do can be a source of income and you can do many things within the context of producing; offer mixing and mastering services, DJ or perform live, remix other people's tracks, create sample packs for sample companies, also start getting revenue from radio, have sync licenses for your music to be used in films and TV... Do as much as you can, it's hard work and sacrifice but it pays off!

a tape compression emulator called FerricTDS, Voxengo's OldSkoolVerb and Fielding DSP Reviver for giving extra volume on bass sounds. ______________________________

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www.soundcloud.com/vhsdreams足 Could you tell our readers some official of your favorite plugins and which Digital Audio Workstation you use in you productions?

-- Rokuro I'm an FL Studio fan since the beginning. My favorite synth plugins are TAL-U-NO-LX and Synth1, both analog modeled with a very special vintage sound, and Refx Nexus which is a rompler with amazing tweaking capabilities.

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Thursday 4th February 10pm-12am (GMT) AUDIATION MAGAZINE RADIO SHOW Featuring: VHS Dreams exclusive guest mix and the Lost On Radio podcast.

New Music from: Karina Nistal, Mon Frere, Gui Arruda, Oggie, Blackboxx & more.

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Someone Like You I've never been so mad with someone, Yet so madly in love with that someone too I've never been so scared being with someone, Yet seek comfort in that someone too I've never ever had someone like you, And never will I ever in a thousand years I've never ever found someone so perfect, Someone so beautiful...

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To pe tann mwa Can you hear me?

I used to hear these words when I was at my parents house. It can sound like a threat just reminding you of the way to be but here it was just a question, a call.

Most of the time, the answer would have been “No” as I always have my headphones on and music loud while busy with homeworks or design projects. I have kept this habit and when starting in a design company it got deep rooted. I have experienced the use of iTunes, live radios and possibility to download lots of goodies. Music was being played every day and could not be missed as the application was launched as the start of the OS.

up with a playlist which I would just turned on shuffle mode. Some research concluded that music does no good to our cognitive performances even being played low volume or in various styles (Dolegui 2013). Eventually, music can’t do harm to the soul, it can be at most beneficial.

Having headphones on helped me as it was a sign that I did not want to be disturbed. Sometimes I get so focused on my tasks that I would leave them on without turning on the music. It happened that some albums kept playing in loop without me noticing the change in tracks. My focus was on my job. However, music is of great help whenever I am not in the mood. Where the day needs a kickstart or when I feel off mood there is always a song that brings me on track. It can sound like the gym classes with heavy bass lines to keep you moving. Here is my besties which are my motivators: 1. A Riot In Heaven - Breaking day 2. Hans Zimmer - The Wheat & The Battle 3. Hans Zimmer & Lisa Gerrard - Now we are free 4. Susheela Raman - Nagummo 5. Ben Harper - There will be a light 6. Monty Alexander - I shot the sheriff 7. Bob Marley - Trenchtown Rock 8. David Vendetta - Unidos para musica 9. Snarky puppy - Tio Macaco 10. Radiodread - Let down 11. Muse - Resistance 12. Limp Bizkit - Head for the barricade

Does listening to music have any positive effect on my performances?

Yes I think as it sets me in comfortable moods being happy, relaxed and at times contributing to the fighting spirit.

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The Yoga Girl I shall start this article by firstly admitting defeat, my rebellion against streaming services has now come to an end. Being an avid yoga enthusiast, once I found that Anjuna Beats had this concept of music playlists for the sessions, I just had to check it out. So hello Spotify.

"We gathered, strengthened, listened and received the gift of quiet. We landed at home in our own hearts."

Further inspired by the set, they have now created the compilation of chilled atmospheric sounds via the form of a Spotify playlist. 3 hours and 20 minutes of beautiful, melodic and motivating music.

The essence of contentment and a relaxed mind are harnessed in the sounds.

From a subdued 'Immunity'

by Jon Hopkins, to the more energetic 'If Only' by Dusky, through to the thought-provoking and rhythmic 'Someday' by Virgil Howe. play.spotify.com/user/ aboveandbeyondofficial

As it turns out, Anjuna HQ have yoga sessions each Tuesday and Above & Beyond have delved into music for yoga sessions.

In 2014 they released the Robot Heart Yoga set after their yoga practices in Black Rock City.

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She's not just Jenny from the block anymore, J-Lo's sensuous glamour is idolised and now you can Get The Look!

The singer & actress wore a draped sunshine yellow number, the body modestly covered with the figurehugging dress aside from a daring long reveal of the right leg.

glowing look. Her hair parted to the side with a little volume and waves.

To finish, sparkling silver jewellery paired nicely with the dress detailing.

Ambreen emulates this look on Neev whilst turning it into more of a statement piece with bold eyes and a dark burgundy lip.

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Colour With Drake The well-known rapper has joined the craze of adult colouring with an unofficial book created by Sugoi Books. The drawings include a variety of Drake poses and associated images. So whilst you await his 'View From The 6' album release, Drake fans can order the colouring book for just ÂŁ7.

"Our tribute to Drizzy himself, Aubrey Drake Graham. Ultimate lover, all time friend - he only means one thing... So we dressed down for him, baring all and teamed with some awesome illustrators to create a stripped back coloring book in tribute to his awesome-ness.

Work from Jason Sturgill, Lauren Veveers, Ruby Taylor, Patrick Schmidt, Elena Boils, Nick Alston, Jack Sjogren, Patch Keyes, Molly Mendoza, David Biskup, Scott MacDonald, Yunroo, Kate Ducker, Kieran Gabriel, Raj Dhunna, Bene Rohlmann, Michael Driver, Hyesu Lee and Jack Bailey" -- Sugoi Books www.sugoibooks.bigcartel.com/ product/under-star-projectors-thedrake-coloring-book 25

It's only the 2nd weekend of the year and the south coast of England is already gearing itself up for the 1st important date of the year (other than NYD) in any underground music ravers diary, the Bugged Out Weekender. The one weekend of the year where the seagulls of Bognor Regis share the Butlin’s campus with clandestine Ketamine ravers in search of a fun filled weekend driven by the need to be satisfied by bass driven grooves.

of their 3 day bonanza with a stellar line up that included industry heavyweights Armand Van Helden, Catz n Dogs, Hannah Wants, Heidi, Bicep and DJ EZ joined by some of the freshest acts breaking through on the scene such as Jozef K, Bowler and DJ Barely Legal.

Yes, Butlin’s is not the environment that you would instantly associate with underground dance music but it’s hard to disagree with the notion that they pull it off successfully year in year out. This year was to be no different with a line up that highly appealed to 18-25 year olds and an environment more than comfortable for your seasoned raver to let loose. The Bugged Out Weekender celebrated its 5th year 26

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As the Friday descended upon us, party-goers from across the UK & Ireland slowly began to fill up the hotel rooms and chalets allocated to them indulging in pre-drink party sessions before the main body of the action was to kick in.

The line up on the Friday was exactly what was needed to get things going, with B-Traits, Kurupt FM, Groove Armarda, George Fitzgerald, Paranoid London and the legendary Joy Orbison b2b Gerd Janson. No doubt that all ravers, young and old alike, were eagerly anticipating a memorable set from DJ EZ, expecting to hear classic EZ dishing out old skool UKG with his quick hands manipulating the sounds distributed through the speakers.

Sadly we were disappointed as rather than hearing what we were looking forward to, we were treated, well unwillingly given a set that consisted of UKG infused with Grime and subject to hearing Drakes ‘Hotline Bling'. Definitely not House & Techno but the ever impressive Hannah Wants was on hand to play saviour. Hannah was overly impressive and she delivered a set slightly different from her usual sound. So much so that even the hardest of die hard techno heads would have to stand up and say ‘I really enjoyed that’.

Things were in full flow and the rest of the weekend had a lot to live up to considering that Erol Aklan and Boddika did what they did best and left the Bugged Out massive wanting and needing more. The day time programmes consisted of pool parties hosted by Jackmaster on the Saturday and Ibiza Rocks with Bicep respectively dropping arty classics. Just to the side of Burger King for those that were aware Skream played a ‘secret’ evening set before joining Jackmaster, Eats Everything, Armand Van Helden for a ‘Bigger than Jesus” showcase with each artist going b2b and playing a solo set. Eats Everything didn’t disappoint. His bass driven style which appeals to so many had the room rocking from back to front, ending his set with a truly fitting David Bowie edit, paying homage to the musical great that inspired Kraftwerk, therefore he inspired techno music.

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If it wasn’t Kerri Chandler, the award for best set of the weekend (if there was one) would have gone to Catz n Dogs. The Pets Recordings label bosses took to the stage like true bosses and performed a masterclass. A solid hour and 45 mins of a style that oozed rhythmic grooves and round basslines, quality techno with a real Berlinesque feel to it. To close the night House & Techno great Kerri Chandler completely bossed it. A real ground hugging performance picking up from where the the queen of jackin house Heidi had left off, taking the floor on a real journey through sound. Kerri had us all within the palm of his hands as he stood a mere few meters away from a room full of dishevelled ravers who had, through the sheer energy and quality of the track selection, mustered enough energy to party right through to 3.30am on a Monday morning ending the Bugged out weekend on a high.

We’re already looking forward to more of the same next year.

Jozef K is one of the UK’s fastest rising stars who has respectively earned himself a residency at Sankey’s Manchester and Tribal Sessions in London nightclub Fire.

We managed to catch up with jozef K for a quick chat after warming the room and opening for DJ Koze.

How did you get into the game, how did you start?

When I was 17 I went to Sankeys and I just thought, this is for me, this is my domain and I want to be a part of this. After one of the Tribal Sessions nights, they gave out flyers to do work experience in the office, so I applied for that and luckily I was chosen out of 200 applicants. I started working in the office, and though I enjoyed working and learning about the industry I found it really difficult at times - I always did it with the ulterior motive of becoming a full time DJ. Who were the artists around at the time that heavily influenced you?

Greg Vickers who was the main resident at Tribal Sessions was somebody always looked up to. At the time I was listening to a lot of Minimal Techno artists like Stephen Bodzin, Magda, Marc Romboy and DJ Koze, who I just

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played before at the festival, was I like to finish with a ‘diminuendo'. really crazy to play before him That is probably my favourite time after originally being a huge fan. to play, the last hour, when everyone is slowly coming back to Things are always changing reality and I can play some of the within time, do you prefer the old records closest to me, that I feel are school stuff or the new school too precious to play most of the stuff? time.

Definitely I have ’thing’ for old school, Detroit and Chicago type records, I feel there is a lot of depth to it. However, bluntly speaking I like emotional music, and I can just as likely find this in new school track as much as older one.

Vinyl is making a big comeback, so Vinyl or CDJs?

I originally learnt on vinyl but I have become accustomed to using CDJs as I have been using them for 7 years now. I use so many of the functions of Rekordbox (USB Generally all DJs would prefer to mixing software) that it would feel play a peak time set to a busy room like a step back to go back to mixing but in terms of having a range of records. music to play would you prefer to play a longer opening or a longer I feel that whatever medium a closing set? person uses it is all good. I have no hang ups with platform choice, I Would the long opening set don’t mind if somebody plays off a include some peak time in it? As it laptop, I know often people speak does make some difference. badly of laptop DJ’s using the sync function and not learning the Lets say a 3hr opening set or a 3 fundamentals of DJing but I’m not hr closing set really bothered as long as the music is right, that is all I care about.

Probably the closing set as I simply I don’t really see what impact it has love ending the night and think it on me if someone mixes using sync, is one of my strengths as an artist. I just like music at the end of the I did the close last night at Fire. I day. love to continue the vibe from the previous DJ and then gradually BOW, how was your set for you? begin to play more emotionally.

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Yeah it was wicked thanks - I took the audience on a bit of a journey - I started off mega deep and slowly raised the intensity playing through a range of emotions, I am always careful to include a crescendo into my sets. DJ rule #4447 = always somehow build to keep the audience engaged.

If you could put it down in a few sentences, what makes a great DJ?

and for me the greatest exponent of 303 on the planet. Mala - dude is off the chain. Saw him spin after my set at Dimensions Festival, his music on the right sound system (think it was Mungo’s HiFi but don’t quote me) just slays me. The combination of depth and aggression on the right system is just ill, I would very much like to watch him again. Also I think my housemate, Fazzy Fresh has an amazing music selection, we both want to do a set b2b picking tracks, but I mix all the records - I would actually love that, promoters hit me up.

ADAPTABILITY - Reading a room. I think to be a true DJ, you have to have spent most of your life listening to music to develop the perfect sense for which record fits the moment.

Who are your 3 acts to look out for in 2016?

Winter Son, Tin Man + Bvdub What would you like to happen for yourself in 2016?

Achieve grade 1 piano and read more books. I am having real a struggle reading ATM, I think too Who are your Favourite DJ’s? much time DJing, on Facebook and producing has warped my Dixon’ has to be my number 1. He concentration span - I will get it has been my favourite DJ since I back though. was 20 years old and now to see him doing so well in the RA polls -- Feature by Cessle & Malachi. and receiving all these accolades Images courtesy of Luke Dyson. great! I learned a lot as younger DJ from how he structured sets. Tin Man (live) is an amazing performer 32

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Blackchords before becoming their UK manager. So the first incarnation of RCM was very marketing focused, but as I started managing Blackchords I realised the need for a blog. If I just talked about one band all the day, people got bored so my logic was why not write about hundreds of bands and build an audience of new music fans so when I do want to write about Blackchords there would be an established audience of people that actually wanted to listen. So the blog was born. We currently attract around 6,000 visitors per month. Last year we had visitors from 185 different countries. The volume of music I now receive is almost overwhelming and shows me there is a need for what I do, there are so many incredible artists out there who just don't get the exposure and support their music deserves.

I was always searching for my role within music, and everything clicked into place when MySpace and social media kicked off. I started working with an Australian band called Blackchords they were just starting out and knew they had to be on MySpace but had no idea how to make it work for them. In my professional life I am a marketing strategist, helping brands use sponsorship more effectively in music and sports, it became clear that the discipline of the brand marketing world could be applied to the band marketing world.

My role was to help bands think more like brands in their approach to marketing and promotion. I started managing social media for

Championing new & undiscovered music: www.rightchordmusic.co.uk Music is my closest ally and best friend, there is rarely a moment when I don't have music by my side. It provides a near constant soundtrack to my life and everything I do. My appetite for music is constant, and I wish there were more hours in the day to here more!

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NEW MUSIC 5&Dime ft Lauren Mason - Hold On Sexy Deep House with Lauren's strong-minded nature seeping through.

Coming forth in its original coating, a dub mix, and the sought-after Rare Candy remix, ‘Hold On’ has set its sights on taking your breath away. Conjured

by UK based DJs and producers 5&Dime, it’s the lush chords, sweet beats, and marvelous vocal tones of Lauren Mason that win you over in the blink of an eye. Now realize that Rare Candy’s classic House interpretation by no means less impressive and you know you’ve found a new set of favorite tracks.

Kinetica - This Is It Hard-hitting Trance easing into a melodic rhythm.

Irish trance favorite Kinetica drops some fierce trance on the In Trance We Trust imprint. His new tune contains fiery beats and a moving melody, resulting in a truly intense release. ‘This Is It’ and more!

Bassanova ft Austin Massirman - Fire Escape A track which can appeal to a broad audience with an upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics.

Up and coming Dutch star Bassanova serves us a true musical slammer together with Austin Massirman.

‘Fire Escape’ is a chilling progressive house track combining gentle melodies with bouncing beats and Austin’s catchy vocals. The track has been played on Dutch radio station SLAM and received support by none other than Blasterjaxx. Now it's here, on Magik Muzik!

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Milen - The Cloud Our first release of 2016 is spearheaded by Austrian producer Milen. There is a melancholic undertone throughout driven by a vigorous beat.

Milen describes 'The Cloud' as an uplifting trance track, filled with ancient melodies and a euphoric drop.

'The project started in 2014 when I got the idea for those Egyptian chords and from time to time they progressed more and more into this trance track. From the first day of production until the final product, the sound evolved and changed a lot and I'm really happy with the end result.' www.awjrecordings.com 35

A dream-like state is invisioned, this is how you make me feel. This beautiful and mysterious essence reflects intriguingly across the sounds and visuals. The track is accompanied by a hazy, vintage hued video of sepia and black & white.

Our Anthem are Italian DJ/Producers Moreno and Mirko. The Milanese duo make and play music around Italy as well as producing the 'Shout Out' secret parties in their home town. Their style is a mixture of sounds and genres ranging from old school hip-hop and house to deep house and techno with everything in between. www.shoefitirecords.com

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Max Chapman - Catch Me If You Can Dark, moody techno rising to gripping tones.

January sees Max Chapman deliver his debut L.P via Kerri Chandler’s MadTech Records, titled ‘Catch Me If You Can’ and comprising ten original tracks from the UK artist.

Max Chapman has come a long way since his debut release was picked up by Pete Tong on Radio 1 in 2011, since then he’s gone on to cement himself as a driving force in the UK’s contemporary house output. Releasing material via the likes of Lost Records, Lower East and of course MadTech where his debut long player drops here, also his very own Resonance Records imprint which has continued to grow in strength over its active three years. With his first L.P on the way, remixes and original material for Hot Creations, Knee Deep In Sound, Non Stop and Snatch, plus a U.S tour penciled it’s evident that 2016 is going to be a big year for Max. madtech-records.myshopify.com/collections/cd/products/maxchapman-catch-me-if-youcan-cd 37

Lost & Found - Never Goodbye EP A blend of modern fragmented structures along with a nod to the oldschool.

This latest release on OneFold Digital comes from producing talent Lost & Found, and if it’s fresher than air sounds you’re looking for, then you've struck gold with this three-track gem.

First up, title track Talking Reckless, featuring Sophie, whose hypnotic looping vocals melt into the track’s steady, punching beat, creating a sound you can’t help but get lost in. ‘I like hearing myself talk, one of my greatest pleasures’, the lyrics muse, and once you’ve heard her dulcet tones on this record, we’re sure, like us, you’ll agree.

The EP continues with a dirtier, dance floor geared track, Hot 4 Cash.

Layers of deep, pulsating bass, distorted vocal loops and ominous build ups make up this distinctly after-hours sound. And continuing into the realm of murky, underground house, final track Modern Prometheus opens with a hair raising, cage-rattling build up, breaking into a solid, main-room worthy beat. Distant melodies and crashing peaks make for an absolute roller coaster of a record that would be sure to tear up any dance floor.

An innovative, forward thinking EP, that’s got us itching to hear more from Lost & Found.

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An interesting blend of cultural sounds with a modern influence.

British-born Indian electro producer Karsh Kale has spent the last two decades zigzagging the world, headlining major festivals and spinning records at the White House for Barack Obama. Now, the culmination of his planetary library can be heard on his reflective fifth studio album ‘UP’, out on 29 January 2016 via Six Degrees Records.

A pioneering figure in defining the Asian Underground genre by mixing classical Indian folk with ambient electro rock/pop, this New York raised multiinstrumentalist has travelled between Brooklyn and India over fifty times. Criticallyacclaimed for his tabla drumming and film composition, Kale delivers both awe-inspiring cinematic and visual rhythms in this transformational album.

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Klient - Fragment

devastating cuts of bassweight science that defy classification, mutating garage, Dark and dirty bass with hints of raw dubstep and house into something that is uniquely their own sound. sweetness.

From the makers of Slime Recordings comes a little label for loud music – BOSS MODE. With a focus on bass-heavy sounds from all genres, the imprint is gearing up to deliver some incredible music in 2016. Kicking things off in considerable style, we proudly present the first salvo in this experiment from KLIENT. The last few years have seen the Scottish & Polish production duo go from strength to strength, with releases on Trouble & Bass, Tessellate and 877 gaining support from scene leaders such as DJ Zinc, Roska, My Nu Leng, Shadow Child and many more. For their Boss Mode debut they deliver two 40

‘Fragment’ leads the charge with a malevolent beat that will give ravers palpitations, combining buzzsaw bass stabs with dissonant atmospherics to devastating effect. ‘Shelter’ switches things up with a modulated lead melody and diva vocal that drip feeds the twisted aesthetics of Tech Step circa 1997 through a modern day filter into something equally as raw and rugged.

Both tracks not only provide serious firepower for any dancefloor, but also proves Klient are ones to watch this year. soundcloud.com/bossm0de www.AudiationMagazine.com

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Shinobi ft LDizz - Like I Do A raw lyrical creation taking you back to the underground vibe.

Despite London being hailed as the ‘home of grime’, MCs and producers from outside the capital are moving in close to steal the crown and it seems that Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham and Sheffield are the cities that everyone has their eyes on.

The track sees Shinobi spitting bars over a merky Sticky Blood instrumental that draws on the early days of grime, made up of a racing backline and jerking synth fuelled beat. Shinobi’s confident bars match his effortless delivery and LDizz slaps down an energetic verse that collides with Shinobi’s, resulting in you screw facing and head bopping along. The video, shot in black and white, is set against a city backdrop, matching the back-to-basics, raw vibe of the track. Expect to hear more from Shinobi over what is going to be a great year for grime in the Steel City. twitter.com/Shinobidan | twitter.com/LDizz_ 48

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Phebe Edwards - Inside Of You An instant comparison can be made with Phebe Edwards to Mariah Carey in the sweet tone of the vocals. Phebe adds another depth of rhythm and soul to the track, and then comes a pasionate main section.

North Londoner Phebe Edwards is an exceptional R&B singer/ songwriter compared to Mary J Blige, Fantasia Burrino and Aretha Franklin. She has toured, performed and recorded with some of the industry’s greats including James Brown, Adele, Jessie J, Donna Summer and Rita Ora. Phebe’s debut single Say Suttn charted at number 14 in the ITunes RnB chart within hours of its release in November 2013. In 2014 her second single The One pushed her fanbase to over 12k.

‘Inside of You tells the very relatable story of two people trying to save a fading relationship. It gives an insight into my personal relationships and the heartache I’ve had to work through in my life.’ Phebe Edwards

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MaHA Rocks - The Same Old Thing One of the first songs I heard from the Ukrainian artist, and now finally a video has been created for it. The first few visuals of a girl, in quaint traditional surroundings, holding onto a box of records being of MaHA Rocks'. We move to an aerial view, the singer stands out in the dark turquoise clothing against the fallen brown leaves of winter.

She walks through the woods telling the story, whilst the first girl goes through the day with her partner. The happy moments turn sour.

Music video 'I Am A Ukrainian' by MaHa Rocks announced as Best Pop Music Video in The Akademia Music Awards! www.theakademia.com/january2016_bestmusicvideo_pop7.html

"Winning an Akademia Award is a rare distnction. Me and my team worked hard and we deserve it!"

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Georgie Bird - Walls Sublime vocal highs, accompanied by a beautiful composition.

Georgie Bird is a new singer/songwriter who is making fans in all the right places. Her debut single 'Easy To Go' was supported by BBC Introducing and her new single ‘Walls’ has proved so popular with the platform that they are interviewing Georgie and playing the track in February. Georgie has supported world famous artists including Wretch 32, The Feeling, Toploader and Toyah Wilcox and performed for BBC Introducing, Towersey Festival, The Troubadour & The Bedford in Balham.

“Walls is written about every infuriating person I've ever known.

Every person I would do anything for, and although deep down, they must know that, they still seem set upon holding back, keeping secrets and pushing me to the limit.” Georgie Bird www.soundcloud.com/georgiebirdmusic

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Dpower ft Olivia Louise - Work It A tough male persona clashes again the seductive nononsense female.

D Power premiered his 2nd single ‘Work It Out’ ft. Olivia Louise, from his forthcoming debut album ‘ZION’ exclusively over on SBTV. The single produced by Audio Slugs gives a refreshing take on Grime with D Power letting the hard beat intertwine with the sweet vocals and his own lyrics riding the beat.

Teasing us with little clips of the video up to it’s release got fans hyped for the official video which sees the two talking about working out a relationship, with the woman saying she doesn’t want to work it out. www.officialdpower.com 45

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Young Couple Busk Folk Music for Folk of Brighton Brighton is known for its diverse music scene with its venues being graced by streams of musical talent. The Hoosiers playing at The Brighton Centre, and the Foo Fighters rocking Concorde.

However there is a group of musicians that are passed by every day outside train stations and ignored in the subway, the buskers of Brighton who are about the get the recognition they deserve. I paved the streets of Brighton myself interviewing different buskers from all different walks of life and I came across a couple

whose music is so unique and different I couldn’t help myself but interview them.

The couple are Phoebe Butler 24 from Greenwich and Charlie Law 22 from Ipswich who are also known as The Cabineers. The couple have been together touring East Sussex living, sleeping and storing their equipment in their car gracing the passing folk of Hastings, Brighton and Hove with their jaunty and catchy Folk Music.

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studied Music Technology at Kingston University plays Guitar and teamed together they make a beautiful duo that’s easy on the ears. Phoebe Butler said “My family have always been into Music which influenced my decision to want to learn to play the recorder, I started learning when I was 5 and I have been playing ever since. My family have always supported me both financially and emotionally, my mum brought me all my equipment and even gave me her old recorder.” Charlie Law has been playing the Guitar for 8 years and said “My student loan when I was at University is what financed all of my equipment.”

"...a group of musicians that are passed by every day..."

few amongst them are; Folk East Festival, Home Grown Festival and the International Youth Arts Festival.

This couple teamed together make for a very interesting musical duo and their sound is so catchy and makes for interesting listening.

They both plan to continue busking and are hoping to secure some small acoustic sets around Brighton which I for one am looking forward to. They are a fresh sound for 2016 and definitely shine when it comes to individuality I wish them all the luck with pursuing their dream for a career in music.

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FESTIVALS Exodus 6 February Dortmund, Germany The Winter Social Fe6stival 6 February Maidstone, United Kingdom Awakenings 6 February Manchester, United Kingdom Let It Roll Winter 26 February Prague, Czech Republic Paul Van Dyk: The Politics Of Dancing 3 Album Tour 26 February Brno-Kralovo Pole, Czech Republic Ultra South Africa 26 - 28 February Cape Town / Johannesburg, South Africa BLOC. 11 - 13 March Somerset, United Kingdom Horizon Festival 12 - 17 March

Bansko, Bulgaria Rampage 12 March Antwerp, Belgium Snowboxx 12 - 19 March Morzine, France

2 April Mannheim, Germany Snowbombing 4 - 9 April Mayrhofen, Austria Caprices Festival 7 - 10 April Crans-Montana, Switzerland

Awakenings Presents Electric Deluxe 24 March Insane Festival Amsterdam, Netherlands 9 April Avignon, France Awakenings Easter Special Awakenings Antwerp 25 March 15 - 16 April Amsterdam, Netherlands Antwerp, Belgium Awakenings Presents Magic Break Adam & Ida Special 21 - 23 April 26 March Alanya, Turkey Amsterdam, Netherlands Kingshouse Festival DGTL Festival 27 April 26 - 27 March Utrecht, Netherlands Amsterdam, Netherlands Further Future Awakenings Presents 29 April - 1 May Ben & Marcel Special Las Vegas, United States 27 March Amsterdam, Netherlands Mayday Dortmund 30 April Rewire Festival Dortmund, Germany 1 - 3 April The Hague, Netherlands Time Warp Mannheim 49

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