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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, Associate Editor "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, Staff Writer "Music is the way I see the world." Mary, Brand Ambassador

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CONTENTS 8 Radio Listings 10 West End Fiesta 12 Memorial CHARITY 14 See Through Sound 15 EmFest 16 Self Care 18 Prime Time For A Shoreditch Shindig 19 PyroRadio.com

Thanks to: Republic Media PyroRadio.com British Heart Foundation Black Hole Recordings Frank PR Ten Letter PR Shine Addictive PR Lynn Missy J Title Icons by Freepik : flaticon.com Background by Dotstudio : freepik.com

20 Slime Recordings 21 Ben Hinchcliffe 23 New Music 34 Right Chord Music MAURITIUS 36 Enn Dialog avek ZanZak 38 Alchemia's Tokyo Haze 40 Bonn Fet Mama 42 DJ Wad's Orb 43 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. May 2016, the tracks which will take you through the summer months are just being revealed. We proudly welcome Vinyl For A Cause aa a brand partner and praise Platinum Radio London once again for their high passion for music and great House shows. Inside AM025: We take a moment to mention the greats, Billy Ocean will be performing in Glasgow this summer and we remember Prince in this month's Sarah's Thoughts. Moving onto a charitable nature, take a peek at the EmFest and See Through Sound festivals which aim to open eyes and hearts with a musical spirit. Pause to reflect on yourself with David who reminds us that success comes from within. Read about Amazon Prime's collaboration with Sonos as they also put together an exclusive house party. PyroRadio.com and Slime Recordings celebrate new developments in their brands. We introduce you to Tech-House DJ Ben Hinchcliffe who is making a name for himself in Leeds' clubbing industry. Steve chats with musician ZanZak who is not afraid to speak his mind through his songs. Cultural duo Alchemia discuss their new single inspired by the modern world. We've also got your festival guide, radio listings and new music from Blair Dunlop, Darks & Dirtz and Enrico Sangiuliano.

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Glasgow Fiesta With Billy Ocean, Sister Sledge & De La Soul 24 - 26 June 2016, Kelvingrove Bandstand will play host to the iconic artists for the West End Festival Feista. Scottish artists will grab this incredible opportunity with both hands as supporting acts. Amongst them are Rebecca Vasmant, Dj Format and The Marco Cafolla Band Live. Gourmet street food, craft beers and coctails will also be available, supplied by Glasgow's Laneways Colective. "They are true legends and we can't wait to see them on stage here in Glasgow, supported by some of Scotland's finest local talent." Fiesta Organiser Ricky Scoular "I have been lucky enough to play a lot of cool venues, but this place looks pretty special." Billy Ocean www.westendfiesta.co.uk

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Eighties legend Billy Ocean will play Glasgow's Kelvingrove Bandstand in June as part of the West End Festival Fiesta.

Many of our favorite artists people in the present who are fun, just lost their inspiration.. Many and are creating new and catchy of our friends and families just lost their idol. Heaven gained a man that was taken from us too soon, but left a place that will forever celebrate his legend. Rest in peace, Prince. It was not just doves crying on April 21.

music, but it is honestly hard to tell who will stick around for the many years to come. With the countless demographics of people throughout the world, how can we find an artist that can create a lasting impression like Prince, David Bowie, Whitney Houston, and Glenn Frey made? (And yes, I know Whitney did not pass this year, but she should be included in that list).

This month, I wanted to turn this page into a memorial for our fallen musical artists this year. There have been much too many within only four months, but it sparked messages of universal loss, love and belonging If you have any ideas, any true and from people all around the world on real ideas, let us know! I’m stumped. social media and in performances as tributes. I’ve seen brands, celebrities, friends, family members, etc., share pictures, quotes, stories, videos, graphic designs and more in print and online in memory of people that once had us dancing, laughing and singing. It is funny how life works, one day we are watching Prince Photo Credit: Chevrolet, twitter.com/ performing at the 2007 Superbowl XLI chevrolet in the pouring rain, and watching the entire stadium singing along to “Purple Rain.” Another day, Chevrolet is sharing an ad in tribute to Prince’s life, with the words “Baby, that was much too fast.” This makes me think, who is it in our generation that will be the legends that people across the world remember and pay tribute to? Who is innovating music, daring to be different, weaving in themes and making parties? This, I have yet to find a distinct answer. I can think of 12

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SEE THROUGH SOUND On 14 October 2016 we are encouraged to forget what we see and take in the sounds all around us. The Royal National Institute of Blind People has launched the event to give the audience a brief insight into living with sight loss and raise funds.

be given ‘sim specs’ to wear during the concert. "We're delighted to launch the RNIB See Through Sound music event which aims to both entertain and educate music fans and provide them with the opportunity to experience live music in a whole new way. We're excited about the main event coming up in October which will support us in achieving our goal of making every day better for the 2 million people living with sight loss across the UK." Wanda Hamilton, Group Director of Fundraising at RNIB

The inaugural ‘SEE THROUGH SOUND’ concert, which will take place at Cadogan Hall in London, will bring together some of the UK's most promising breakthrough acts, including Andy Jordan, alongside established artists for an evening of Tickets: live music in support of the RNIB. This www.ticketmaster.co.uk/seethroughsound very special event will feature artists 08448440444 from a range of musical genres and to accompany the fantastic auditory experience audience members will

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help raise funds for the British Heart Foundation. "Sadly, heart disease can affect anyone at any time in their lives. We’re proud to join the BHF’s fight for every heartbeat. We would like to thank the EmFest committee for inviting us to be involved in their amazing fundraiser." Roy Stride, Scouting for Girls frontman. Coronary heart disease remains the UK’s single biggest killer taking 70,000 people away from their families each year. Through the public’s generosity, the BHF will fund half a billion pounds of new research over the next five years which will be central to discovering vital treatments for people living with heart and circulatory conditions. “We’re delighted to have Scouting for Girls on board to support the BHF at EmFest and are incredibly grateful to the organisers for their enormous generosity. It promises to be an incredible event raising funds and awareness in the fight against heart disease.” Clare Cassidy, BHF Head of In memory of Emma Gibson, 'EmFest' Community Fundraising in the South will take place Friday 27 May in Long Hanborough playing fields, Tickets: Oxfordshire. Having sadly passed EmFestSFG@gmail.com away due to a coronary heart disease, 07949490324 she had joked of asking the band to play in the village. Thus her closest friends decided to pay tribute to Emma with this festival in her village with her favourite band, and to also

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We work, work, work in hope that we would one day be presented with an opportunity to finally live the life we have always imagined. We exhaust ourselves, we run on energy drinks, we have sleepless nights... We break down, burn out and fall into depression. What about self care? How about balancing our commitments and maintaining a healthy body, mind and spirit? It's no wonder why our efforts are never good enough no matter how hard we try. We had just overlooked the skill of happiness. When we love and take care of ourselves, we would be able to find success. It is WITHIN us. Being healthy influences positive experiences in other areas of our lives. Law of attraction. Simple as that. Remember to feed your body, mind and spirit with the food it needs and you WILL grow in happiness. Start with YOU. -- David

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Amazon presents the Prime Music House Party at Sonos Studios for Prime customers. To be held in Shoreditch on 18th May, this exclusive party will feature a DJ performance from the UK Garage legend, Mark Hill aka one of the original members of Artful Dodger. He is now known under the artist name Artful (www.artful.dj), and those who have followed his work will know that he has continued to share fantastic works of music as well Prime Time For A as educating the young ones. He is Shoreditch Shindig famously known for tracks such as "Fill Me In" and "Movin' Too Fast", but Prime members can now enjoy our favourite aspect of Mark is his unlimited on-demand streaming of genuine kindness and dedication in more than a million songs, curated a very humble manner. playlists and personalised stations in their home on Sonos at no extra cost to their membership Prime Music includes tens of thousands of albums from chart artists like One Direction, Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande, Coldplay, Little Mix, Zayn, Birdy, Years & Years, plus classic artists like The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Madonna and David Bowie. Sonos transforms the experience of listening out loud to music in the home. Its family of wireless smart speakers and home audio products are designed to fit your life and make it easy for everyone to listen to the music they love in every room of their home.

The prize draw to win tickets will open on 6th May, so keep an eye out on the Prime website & twitter @AmazonMusicUK. Up until 5th May, members also have a chance to win a Sonos PLAY:1 speaker, visit www. amazon.co.uk/primemusic and stream an eligable playlist to enter. www.amazon.co.uk/prime

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and but in depth Footy chat with guests over some good music. Get involved and be part of a show, that's the first of it's time.” Jordan Jarrett Bryan, Channel 4 27th April 2016 saw the return of the dynamic internet radio station PyroRadio.com broadcasting from their new home in Shoreditch, London. The urban music station kicked off with a bang having Dynamite MC grace the studios and present the debut show. The digital platform showcases new talent via audio and visual content. Pyro aims to be a hub for creative and sports talent, with music of Hip Hop, Grime, House & DnB. The DJ roster includes the legendary Mercury prize winning artist Dynamite MC (Reprezent), UK hiphop legends Rodney P & Ty, and world record winning rapper and MC Harry Shotta. PyroRadio.com will host curated shows from record labels Defected records, Renegade Hardware and loads more. Adding a lifestyle element to the output; Channel 4’s sports journalist Jordan Jarrett Bryan will host guest shows with professional footballers and sports industry experts.

The station, originally formed in 2000, won many awards including ‘The Accelerated Culture People’s Choice Awards’. Respected by the creative industry, they assisted Tinie Tempah, Big Narstie, Tulisa + N-Dubz, Taio Cruz, Ed Sheeran, Wiley, Goldie, Ram Records, Defected Records and more. “We relaunched PyroRadio.com to support the emerging creative talent. My business partner, Antonio Dellamura and I, have invested our own money into something we believe is important and will contribute to the digital and creative industries. By partnering with Community Music, we have created first class content facilities to rival any multi million pound platform.” Richard Clegg Founder Of PyroRadio. com

PyroRadio.com identify emerging talent before other platforms wake up and take the risk. Engaging young listeners with content that is always the first click on their phone. Based in Shoreditch the undisputed “I'm really excited to be joining the breeding ground and home to the PyroRadio.com family and getting development of music, creative and my show 'Beats & Balls' off and technology talent. running. I'm confident the Pyro audience will appreciate some fun PyroRadio.com 19

Thursday 19th May, The Love Inn will play host to Slime Recordings for their 6th birthday celebrations. Bristol, being the heart of the company and described as "it's spiritual home". The line up does not reveal much, there will a secret headliner as well as residents: Celladore, Flux & Stavros.

How to describe Slime Recordings' style is rather a difficult task. A beautifully crafted blend of garage, bass and ambient sounds.

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Happy 6th birthday to one of the most unique record labels I've ever come across. Slime Recordings, and may we also dedicate this to the very modest owner Andy as well as all the incredible artists.

Slime Recordings is a digital record label based in the UK. It aims to challenge and innovate the normal consensus of the music industry. It has been a pleasure to witness their growth, and recently they also introduced a gritty, bassy sister label Boss Mode - A little label for loud music.

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Well, having listened to music pretty much all my life, I've always been interested in getting into the industry & DJing certainly seems to be the right path for me to take to go as far as I can. The thing that really got me into DJing though was IBIZA! Congratulations on coming 2nd in the 'Here To Be Heard' competition, what did you gain from this experience?

Introducing: Ben Hinchcliffe The Tech-House DJ based in Leeds is one to watch, at the age of 18 he has already played at iconic venues including The Attic in Wigan. The rising DJ also runs the Get Together night in Leeds and it is run in Sydney.

The Here To Be Heard competition by Relentless was an insane experience. I had literally been DJing like 7 months when I stumbled across this competition, so I just threw caution to the wind & entered it. When I got the call to say I'd got into the final it was mad, I was buzzing. To get to the final of one of the biggest competitions out there at 17 years was a good achievement for me (it was also the first competition I ever entered). The competition spec for entry was a 10 minute mix which was unfamiliar territory for me, I had never done a mix of that length before so you really do have to be creative to get all the content in you want to give a good representation to your sound.

In 2015 Ben entered the 'Here To Be Heard' DJ competition presented by Relentless energy drinks. He proudly came second having competed against many more passionate UK DJs. "My aim is to ignite the Leeds Festival crowd with my own sound in a way which will have a lasting effect on them which they can take away long after my set." You've been DJing for almost two years, what would you say is the most Hey Ben, thanks for taking the time challenging aspect about the to speak with us. We'd love to know industry for a newcomer? a little about your background and why you got into DJing.

Getting exposure, for sure! You can end up spending hours collecting music for a mix & only get a hundred listens. Although it's challenging, it's rewarding, in this industry you need to give as much time to others as you do yourself; networking & building relationships with others around you is the key for exposure. Appreciating their work rather than seeing it as a threat is so important. What does music mean to you? A hell of a lot.. HA!

aspirations? Continuing to work hard & push to get as big as I can, both with my DJIng & my night I run - Get Together. ________________________________

Upcoming Events 4th June 2016 Get Together: Mint Club, Leeds 9th June 2016 Bar 212, Leeds.

Favourite track right now? Pele & Shawnecy - Sixtynine. Insane vibes!

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Tell us about the Get Together event Mixes: nights and what is unique about it. soundcloud.com/benhinch_97 I am a resident DJ & promoter for Get Booking/Enquires: Together. It is a night that was mccloypromotions6@gmail.com originally started in Australia but we have brought the brand to England and our opening night was a success. Our opening night saw Audiojack & Pirupa take centre stage and our next party will have the likes of Doorly, System2 & OC & Verde playing so the brand is going from strength to strength! Having a residency at MiNT Club at 18 is insane as well! What are your future plans and 22

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NEW MUSIC Alex Kunnari & Tiff Lacey - In The Deep The summer party season is looming, this is a great energetic trancer to play out. Out now on Magik Muzik. With In The Deep Alex Kunnari and Tiff Lacey bring you big beats and hypnotizing vocals in one. This is energizing trance at its best with a chilling break in which Tiff’s vocals truly get a chance to shine before all hell breaks loose in the pumping ending. GREAT!

Forerunners - Lifecycle (Foundation Rework) Subtle curiousity courses through this track with atmospheric waves of sound and a light melody. To be released on Pure Trance Progressive. Forerunners ‘Lifecycle’ was originally released on Deep Blue Records way back in 2007. Label boss Solarstone pronounced it as his ‘favourite ever signing’. Fast forward 9 years and Solarstone has commisioned a selection of new mixes of this gem, one of which finds it’s way onto PTP as our 6th release. All the beautiful, subtle melodies

are in place, but are embraced by a deep, flowing progressive production with sparse instrumentation & spacious construction. Late night listening for the discerning ear. 23

STUNNING. PRETTY PIANO MELODIES, DIVINE VOCALS, SIMPLY WELL THOUGHT OUT COMPOSITION. THE BAD HABIT GIVES THE TRACK A LITTLE CHOPPY FUN VIBE. SLIMERECORDINGS .CO.UK

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Blair Dunlop - Gilded The artwork: A simple statement design with the artist as main focus staring forward just off-centre. His hair and clothing dissapear into the black background. Scattered pale peachy yellow dust surrounds his figure and next to his neck is the artist word logo in a matching pale peachy yellow. What could this visual conjure up in terms of sound? Possibly the style of something to the same effect, a little modest, unusual yet make a statement. Press play to find nice acoustic guitar riffs giving the limelight to great downto-earth vocals. The percussion steps in a lifts the mood. "She Won't Cry For Me" and "Temper Your Smiling" are a few highlights which show off the ranges well. 'Gilded' is the third studio album from the British musician & actor. It is described that Blair is a "story-teller, known for his cerebral life affirming lyrics." This is shown throughout this album, 'Castello' is inspired by a woman's story whom he met whilst touring in Europe. 'Eternal Optimist' and 'First World Problem' are based on the modern society and every-growing digital aspects. Some tracks are more personal revolving around relationships also having co-writers on the album including Dave Burn and Gita Harcourt-Smith. To be released 6th May on Blair's own label, Gilded Wings Records. blairdunlop.com 24

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Royal Blood - Little Monster - Mon Frere cover featuring Kate Wild A sexy, feisty attitude accompanied by distinctive retro synths. This is the perfect crossover track appealing to the connoisseurs as well as many wandering ears. Little Monster is available as a free download via the Mon Frere website. monfrere.co.uk

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plays all over the world and has his music played by the likes of Adam Beyer and Sven Vath. He has had the longest ever running techno number one on Beatport (his remix of ‘Can You Hear Me’ for DJ Boris on Alleanza) and is one of the best selling artists on the site at any one time. His music comes on Cocoon and Drumcode amongst others, and is powerful, direct stuff for the dance floor. Written entirely in Italy, “X-Pollination (or cross-pollination) is fundamentally the key factor of growth, consciousness and life,” says the artist. “It’s the way I connect with people, share my passion, fly from one place to another and put many Recently gaining the number 1 top influences and elements into my spot on the Beatport charts, the Italian music.” stallion is continuing to develop and grow in the electronic music scene. The title track is eight minutes of slow Since our interview with Enrico in burning but hypnotic techno funk with November 2015's magazine, he has rolling rubber drums and nervy pads. been performing across the world and Frazzled synths add post apocalyptic enjoying every minute. We love the vibes to this main room anthem and experimentation in texture which many well crafted peaks and troughs flows through against the main fierce along the way help make it even more and striking tune. standout. It is a real techno classic in the making. Legendary Italian techno label Unrilis, founded by top producer Rino This is another fine release in a Cerrone and A&R’ed by Luigi Madonna landmark year for one of techno’s & Roberto Capuano, turns 10 in 2016, most consistent performers. and this next EP is the first of many special anniversary releases planned enricosangiuliano.com by the label. It comes from acclaimed talent Enrico Sangiuliano and features pro.beatport.com/label/unrilis/5060 a stunning remix by Mark Reeve.

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The Croatia Squad edit instantly grabbed my attention and made me want to move, first heard on DJ Pyro's show on Funky SX. This is my favourite version with the dynamic range and bold beats enhancing the track. The original mix is fun, flavourful and exudes vibrancy. The release package is perfect to get dancing into the summer months. Out now on No Definition Records. soundcloud.com/meandmytoothbrush

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Prince Rapid - Whats Good A tough attitude and no-nonsence lyrical flows to match. “People recognise my works over the years as a producer but many do not even realise the I am actually a "stage show don" at the same time. I believe its the right time to show grime lovers my ability from both spectrums, Mc and Producer.” Prince Rapid Having been largely responsible for the tsunami of a grime wave that we see before us, Prince Rapid takes back the mic and reminds us that once again, he’s the mic controller. Releasing ‘What’s Good’ as the introduction to his forthcoming 7-track E.P ‘Immortal’, Prince Rapid comes in on a no-messing, no-nonsense tip. The track commands authority and has a hard-edged, yet bubbling vibe. The beat has a darkness to it that is taken in to a new realm as the cosmic synths flash through taking this in to the club mode. soundcloud.com/prince-rapid-1 29

True to the GO On Air style, these tracks are all exciting, edgy and powerful. 1. Phil Groot - Silent Storm 2. Al Sebastian - Adios 3. ODESSEY - Spector 4. Myk Bee - Perfect Night 5. Francesco Sambero - Nove This is already the fourth GO On Air #HOTORNOT Most Wanted EP! Label owner Giuseppe Ottaviani personally selects one new and unsigned track each week to play on his GO On Air show of that week. All tracks are sent to him by aspiring producers, ready for their moment in the GO On Air radio spotlight and ready for the listeners that get to vote for the track. This EP contains the third collection of the most voted tracks that YOU, the listeners of Giuseppeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s radio show, MADE HOT. Thanks to your votes you can now enjoy these tracks by Phil Groot, Al Sebastian, ODESSEY, Myk Bee and Francesco Sambero. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much to like! 30

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JUMP INTO BED WITH TOUGH LOVE & ARLISSA! The new music video for their single 'Touch' sees a bird's-eye view of people in bed. Then switching to a clever little trick shots of people squashed up against glass panels being the underneath of the bed. It gives an interesting light to the track, 'I just want your touch', with people trying to connect with eachother, although we may be reading too deeply into it! The track is a fun and catchy Pop/House number to get singing and dancing to. "The love of our bed is something that connects us all and we all long to feel the touch of it on our face at night. So without being aware of it we must all look pretty weird in our sleep when we're snuggled down for the night." Simon Willows, Director. 31

Catchy, fresh n fun UKG. Could this be the track that sums up the underground rave scene right now? Reminiscent of the duo's Luck & Neat, and Sparks & Kie, these up n coming lads have a like-minded drive to energise the UK Garage industry. “It’s called Splendid, and it’s just that, wherever you are this summer I expect you to be hearing that track …. It’s so catchy Big BIG Tune!!” DJ Spoony (Dreem Team) An exciting new rhyming duo has emerged from a regular club event in East London/Essex called "SPLENDID". Darks & Dirtz are a 2 piece MC partnership made up of MC Darky and MC Dirty James (aka Ebony J). The two have been good friends for many years dating back to their mid-teens. They regularly perform at the weekly event in Gants Hill and have become popular with the clubbers due to the energy and fun they bring when they perform together. 32

Their most recent BIG performances were at the SPLENDID 1st Birthday Bash at Talk nightclub, Southend and UK Garage Fest 2016 held at the O2 London. As fan favourites from "Splendid”, they are now the stars of a new UK Garage dance track which gained huge popularity through it’s recent video release on Facebook … The VERY CATCHY, slightly cheesy but beautifully executed MONSTER of a UKG (Garage) Summer track? " What's the vibe like? Splendid " (Produced by Sovereign - The producer behind the UKG Classic remix of "There You Go" by PINK) has received airplay by both DJ Majestic on KISS 100 FM and the legendary DJ Spoony on Rinse FM www.AudiationMagazine.com

over the past few weeks .. High been amazing, they say it's because praise indeed!! it makes them smile a lot, but the truly special thing is we have The Splendid movement is so numerous reports from parents vibrant it has already spawned a and teachers that the KIDS LOVE IT!! clothing range with the catchphrase "What's the vibe like? This one could really go places! Splendid" central to the design, IT'S FUN!!! with more merchandising opportunities in the pipeline. Release status: The track is currently on promo. The Splendid movement is so vibrant it has already spawned a It will be released in the coming clothing range with the weeks and is not yet available to catchphrase "What's the vibe like? buy. Stay tuned for more Splendid" central to the design, information and release dates via with more merchandising the Facebook fan page Darks and opportunities in the pipeline. Dirtz. The support for the track from facebook.com/darksanddirtz regular clubbers & followers has

RCM champion incredible undiscovered & underappreciated music from around the world. Here are a few favourite's this month..

Synthpop, New Wave, Dreampop genres. The background to Leitbur is rather intriguing. Through studying the arts, the correlation between sound and cinema encouraged developments to create tracks almost like making a short film to tell a story. The main artists have a romantic connection and they've said that the Leitburr project became a film with the two capturing various moments in their relationship. 'I Need You' is the first single from the band's upcoming debut album titled 'Antique Travelers' which is out 6th May. They explain this album to be 'equal parts nostalgic, sweet, and filled with pathos.' As played on podcast #179, RCM describes the track as a homage to the sunshine and feeling good. www.leitbur.com www.rightchordmusic.co.uk

Leitbur - I Need You Think 80s retro at it's best! Straight away you are hit with this great striking synth. It is such a good track to get you moving and oozes a feelgood vibe. The visuals of an old party suit perfectly complete with big hair and killer dance moves. The LA based artists enjoy experimenting with sounds in the 34

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song Joker illustrates the power game through a card game as the one holding the joker is more likely to win. Each creation is a mix of theories, 11h25 La Confiance College Beau- poetry and metaphors while Bassin, I popped in to get a chat with respecting the grammatical and ZanZak. Jean-Jacques Arjoon is a poetry rules.” Mauritian artist and teacher in the pre-vocational branch of La Besides working on a third album, he Confiance College. He lives in is focusing more on live Tamarin with his family and, when performances. The musical festivals talking about himself, says that his held throughout last year were an life is full of joys and happiness. opportunity to expose his creations.

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“I can consider myself as an artist. Truly and wholy, an artist. I am happy with my life, there is a perfect blend of my family, professional and artistic lives. My wife loves music, my two sons as well with one playing piano and the other more vocals. We are blessed to have this life as anytime there’s a breach in this harmony, the whole structure crumbles down” ZanZak was known by the song Absans Feeling (Lack of feeling) from the album Joker. It was launched some 15 years ago but its content is still valid. “I don’t make Hits Of Summer, but rather a Hit Forever, as my inspiration is based on the social science and theories which do not change over time. That is why the songs of the album Joker stand till now. I had a deep thought before finalising the album. Each song has been analysed in a way to bring the theories in a poetic way, understood by all. The 36

“I am working with a great team of musicians and our experience during the festivals has galvanised our live performance. Artists need to perform their creations meaning that they have to expose them to public, express the meaning of each song, they must voice out from deep within. One not expressing his creations is living a sort of artistic drought. The live performances have widened my views and set a new objective. Being in contact with the organisers and other artists, I have been praised for the quality of creations and requested to seek opportunities for foreign stages. We are busy building our project for international exposure, as per the festival goers, my music is ready to be delivered on such stages.” All creations that bloomed from his inspirations for the album Joker were quite avant-garde bringing a style that can be defined as sega jazz.

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Unfortunately, the album was not fully exposed to public or we can say that the public were not ready for this kind of musical exposure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People who have listened to the album when it was launched came up with a rediscovery some years after. I gave it an after thought that we might have been ahead of our time. However, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy with it and thank all collaborators on that album. It is very difficult for artists to live from their creations but that must not stall our creative mind. I am involved in the thinking of providing a structure which will provide support for artists, improving the broadcast quotas of Mauritian artists versus international ones. In addition, we are aiming at having an equal number of representatives from the government and artists. We are expecting that artists are involved in the decision-taking, mainly on issues they are facing. Our main aim is that artists can live from their creations.â&#x20AC;?

Selfie of ZanZak in his office, showing a big smile, and how his joy is truly contagious.

-- Steve

I heartily thank ZanZak for the opportunity to discuss his music and views about the industry. Most interesting part of the encounter is the human contact and true sharing. I wish all the best to him for his musical endeavours. One song from the album is Profet where he questioned the system which muffles the ones speaking and living the truth through an event that caused an outrage in February 1999.

Alchemia - Tokyo Haze An extraordinary fusion of sounds forming an intricate and distinct piece. The delicate vocals are captivating against the deep dark atmosphere. www.band-alchemia.com

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The Mauritian band have just revealed their new single and we got the chance to have a little chat with one half of Alchemia.. Summer talks about not staying to her roots and just being happy and sharing that joy. The sibling duo are very humble and do not wish to become rich and famous, they are simply content with the life's little delights. "It means so much when we connect with people who listen because I think it's the best reward when you're able to pass on the feeling that you have." Summer explains the ideas and inspiration for the track.. "We live in a world where people are just running all the time. We have a routine where we work and get home and go into another routine, you don't have time to disconnect - to take a step back and observe life and to appreciate every little thing. Having the time to appreciate your coffee or looking outside, being connected with yourself and everything around you. The main inspiration was that everything is so fast and we're all trapped in this illusion - money, fame, power - all these things that are not supposed to be what drives you. That's what's driving us nowadays. We have a lot of listeners in Tokyo and I really want to go there one day! Tokyo is also one of those big cities where people are always on the run. It was to honor our listeners there by giving the name, but also, it represents all the big cities in the world where we live in this

material life where nothing else matters. Just running all the time, sometimes losing the main goal of why you're running." All forms of art help us to engage in developing ourselves and sharing passions in a positive way. "When we do music, we need to touch people and try to get out of the system where we forget about the essence of life. We need to be able to bring some change. There was a time when you had people like Gandhi that would change the world. Maybe if each and everyone tried to bring some good energy, just put our soul and heart into it, it could be slightly different." We also got the scoop that Alchemia will have a few intimate live gigs coming up in the next few months! "We really hope that people will connect with the music. We're not performers, we're artists. They're doing the journey with us, we're here to share what we have inside of us. That's a difficult thing, we're changing the way things are done here. The duo radiate such optimism and truly open their hearts to what life has to offer. "We're blessed to be able to get our music thoughts out there. Life throws you obstacles, but if you take the time to look out for the miracles, you'll see them."

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Mothers Day Bonn Fet Mama May is here! One celebration in our Mauritian folklore is the Mothers Day happening on the last Sunday of the month, this year on the 29th. Besides having given me the most wonderful gift, that is life, my mother passed on her love for music. I would like to express my love for her and thank her by sharing the different mother’s songs I personally love and think can help in celebrating this day. My memories bring back the mixed tapes, the albums of artists mainly frenchies and all sort of goodies that I have secretly listened too when I had my walkman. Now I understand my love for music, especially different styles. One song I have discovered from her and being from one of her fav’ artist is 'La Fille Aux Yeux Clairs' from Michel Sardou in which the latter compares his aging mother to what she was in her twenties, what she has been through before giving birth and how pretty she was.

embrace of rock music. Even in this style, that she described as dark and not proper for my listening, there is a song for the motherly love. Despite wanting our independence, leaving the parents home, being free of her protective wings, at some point in time we still need her loving embrace which at times is too late. I have came across this song as a single sold along with a rock magazine 'Mama Said' from Metallica. Continuing my musical journey, I have joined the conservatory with classical singing. At the same time a quartet was booming, Il Divo. The song was a request from friends each year we celebrated Mothers Day. I proudly sang 'Mama' from Il Divo. This song means a lot to me as it help me celebrate my love for my mum in a very special way and voice it from deep inside. Hope this musical sharing helps you in celebratating the Mothers Day. Else, we always find a way to catch our mother’s heart, by our very presence. One priceless gift, and she says it with her eyes, is to be happy in life. Bonn fet mama!

Back in the mid 90’s she always bought the music she loved and was trending at that time. I have discovered slows and pop music. The two songs that perfectly suit the event are Boys to Men - 'A Song For Mama' and Spice Girls - 'Mama'. -- Steve Then came my rebel period with the

AWJ Recordings presents a new release from Mauritian artist DJ Wad. The title track 'ORB' is smooth with deep atmospheric tones, it conjures up visions of the island's naturally beautiful landscapes. The second track 'Victoria' has sweetness and pretty elements with an enlightening feel, it is a fusion of the beauty with a hint of culture. DJ Wad explains that the EP is an expression of his journey in life and the changing events. 'The track ORB mainly of cinematic and dramatic sounds, whilst Victoria is simply melodic and pure easy listening. The inspiration for Victoria came from the beautiful scenery of Mauritius island with all the exotic mountains and beaches which are breath taking.' To be released 6th June awjrecordings.com 42

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Before Tauron Nowa Muzyka Festiwal 3 May Berlin, Germany

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With love Ruby, Rokuro, Cessle, Sarah, Malachi, Andy, David, Steve, Jess & Mary xx