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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 is much more than sound. Music can be a comforter, party maker, career path or a way of life." 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 "Music is the way I see the world." Mary, Brand Ambassador

"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." Jessie, Staff Writer "Music is love, you can feel it. Music binds people together, ending war and bringing peace to the soul." Ashna, Creative Assistant

CONTENTS 8 Radio Guide 10 DJ Wisk 16 Cleo's Wishing Well 18 The Baby Diaries MIND, BODY & SOUL 23 Lakrwaze 24 Pride 2016 26 I Am Worthy Thanks to: Sarah McCloy Caroline Suzanne DJ Wisk Karina Nistal Ten Letter PR Space Promotions Mainfloor Media Republic Media DJ Dan Aughty DJ Danny C

28 New Music 34 On Screen 41 Pop Songs Of The Summer 45 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. September 2016, the bass is getting darker, whilst striking bold sounds are coming through. We welcome Ashna to the team as a fully fledged member, we also thank Caroline Suzanne and Sarah McCloy for contributing this month. Inside AM029: Get set for school as The Baby Diaries checks in with the newborns from those in the DJ industry - Sarah McCloy, DJ Dan Aughty & DJ Danny C. Continuing the theme, mother & psychic Caroline Suzanne discusses the growth of artists Leanne Louise and Rdubz. UK Garage DJ Wisk imparts some wisdom on the music scene and describes his journey. Step onto the crossroads with Steve, don't feel it's such a burden to take alone because help is around. Take pride from Jessie who reflects on the amazing experience in Brighton's event. Feel your worth as David poeticly portrays strength to us. Escape into the diverse new visuals from Oggie, Karina Nistal and Rob Richings whilst Ashna sketches the view of audio enjoyment. Sarah charts down the best pop songs of the summer and we introduce the new Sunday social from Cessle entitled Ego3. We've got your festival guide, radio listings and new music from Hannah V, Lizzie Curious and Oxide.

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"Very happy, just received the latest copy of #Audiationmagazine with our brand new single #monster, a lovely write up on it, thank you.. xxx" Leah Lost, Issue AM028.

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RADIO

London Timezone

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at predicting what would sell because I was constantly on his case, bringing updates on a daily (sometimes hourly lol) bases of what to look out for, and what we can't miss out on.

Imusic 've had a fairly long history in the industry, starting when I

From there I built strong contacts and made friends with the scenes largest labels, producers & DJs from all over. This helped me with supplying exclusive releases from some of the key players from back in the day, labels like Ice Cream Records and Love Peace & Unity to more recent bassline labels and grime releases. This obviously came to an end when HTFR stopped selling new vinyl.

At that point I took a step back from the purchased my 1st pair of belt drive industry for a while concentrating on decks back in 1999 from Hard to Find other projects until my friend messaged Records. me about bringing an old station back called Mix FM, which was big back in the This turned out to be a huge turning 90s and early 2000's across the point in my life, I didn't realise what an Midlands. He wanted me to have my own impact this day would have on me. show, I had done some radio way back Thinking it would just be a hobby, it soon in 2000 (Real FM) and remembered how become apparent it was more than that! much I enjoyed it. Once I accepted the offer & presented my 1st show, it Fast-forward a few months, I was eager brought back my passion for music and to get my hands on the most upfront DJing. I stayed on Mix FM for a few years, UKG and wanted a way to be more until its unfortunate end, but at this time involved in the music industry. So I went I was already moving onto Birmingham's to HTFR to do some record shopping, leading underground station Silk City but this time with a copy of my CV in my Radio. This was a radio station that hand, applying for a job while looking heavily influenced me during my early for some fresh snipers! After working days of DJing (or trying to DJ). After my way through various departments I bringing my following from Mix FM to was soon picked by the Head Vinyl Silk City and gaining their listeners too, Buyer to take on the role of Garage I had a pretty large listener base. This buyer due to my knowledge of the UKG then lead me to being asked to join Grant scene, some of the contacts I already Nelson's D3EP had and my ability to know what was going to be big before the general public were aware. He knew I was good 10

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Radio Network where I host my 'D3EP up to todays UKG where you can hear In The Underground' show on various levels of influence taken from Wednesdays 8-10pm. different parts of the UKG timeline in most tracks. During this time, I have held my own event with a few pals bringing the likes I see a lot of people saying that there's of Ray Hurley, Chris Bass, Matt Jam been a recent revival of UKG, but to me Lamont, Ramsey & Fen, Martin Larner, that means UKG would had to of been Booker T and more to Birmingham. I've classed as dead at some point, and in gained Residencies at NICE : my opinion it has never been dead, more Underground Garage (Rainbow Rooftop underground maybe. If I look back, there Birmingham), Summer Solstice are no big gaps in my UKG collection (Birmingham) & TIEF Garage (Vienna) from the start to 2016! The new breed along with regular sets at various other of UKG producers and of course us DJs events. are paving the way for a healthy UKG scene in the future, that's not forgetting I've produced tracks and remixes the veterans that are still making UKG alongside my pal Beat which have been too. played on a regular basis by the likes of EZ, Flava D, Rossi B & Luca and more. The best thing about music is the way it Always pushing UKG, new and old in any brings people together, not just in a rave, way possible since 1999. as in the people I have met and become good friends with just because of our First Record? love for music. So many people in my life right now are from the music scene The first vinyl I remember buying was in some way or another: DJs, producers, the original bootleg of Judy Cheeks vs ravers, even listeners of my show. If it Stanton Warriors - Reach & Spin for the wasn't for music then I wouldn't have B-Side (Dub Mix) from 97 which was what I consider my extended family in signed 4 years later to the label Go Beat. the States, Austria, Germany, Ukraine, Canada, France, and more. It brings us The development of UK Garage all together, no politics just unity and that is priceless Having to keep track of new trends in music at HTFR for so long, I have seen The future? garage grow and change over the years through the bumpy 4x4 stages, 2-Step That would be telling! One thing I will vocal anthems, Narrow and TNT style say is I'm going to try make time to get tracks, the breaks style era that Zinc back in the studio and work on beats. dominated under his Jammin alias, the Some collaborations have been lined cheesy pop anthems like Babycakes & up, I can't say more on that! Sweet Like Chocolate, and even evolve into multiple new genres like Grime, www.soundcloud.com/mr-wisk Bassline, UK Funky, Dubstep etc. Right www.instagram.com/djwisk 13

Your Sunday social.. Who's on the line up? We have no idea. Ego3 is a brand new weekly event stripping things back to the pure love of music regardless of the name or status. Strip away the egos and enjoy the sounds in House & Techno. A grass roots party creating a vibe that is truly made for anybody as the scene was when it started. Sticking to an ethos that NEVER names it's DJ's. www.facebook.com/ego3music

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always made time for music and looked wise person once told me that out for his little sister when she was nothing is ever a coincidence, this younger and how supportive he is of her. person was Caroline Suzanne. Mother to Rdubz & Leanne Louise, and friendly Leanne since a very young age has loved psychic.. singing, as a child all she wanted was to be a Spice Girl! As she got older, she It's hard to put into words how proud I hated school and would skive off and am of Stephen & Leanne, they are so write poetry. She has always put her different in so many ways, yet, so alike... emotions and feelings down on paper, as a teenager she started writing songs. Stephen has always loved music and, as She had a troubled time as a teenager a child, he would often take his and went through a lot, but, always kept emotions to his keyboard and make focusing on her song writing. I am so amazing music. He learnt from a early proud of how she started getting her age how to turn any negative into a songs together and booking her own positive. He works so hard at his job, gigs, aged 16. She knew what she leaving little time for the music he wanted from life and nothing or nobody loves. He has a beautiful wife and was going to stop her. In April 2013, together they work hard towards their Leanne had a future. I am so proud of how he has

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beautiful baby boy and her love for her baby made her even more determined to work hard. I love that they live with me, Leanne is in a happy relationship which makes me happy.

duos. They also have a classic style which is beautiful, both as a couple and musically. Together, they exude a great energy that will make you beam a big smile and enjoy their harmony and silly humour. But, beyond the craziness, they Stephen & Leanne get on well, they have big hearts too and are incredibly work well when they get together to inspirational. collaborate. I am just so proud of both of them and love them so much. I think The two take the carpool karaoke my two favourite tracks they have done concept to a new level being inspired together are 'Crazy' & 'Magic'. by notable urban and pop tracks as well as current events. They add their own I personally believe in fate, I am a very fresh lyrics and attitude into the mix. spiritual person, I am also in that line of Thus creating a lively watch fueled with work. I believe we all have spirit guides, innovation of off the cuff wordplay and we should all trust our gut instincts and the entertainment of their personalities follow our dreams. I do feel both bouncing off each other. Stephen & Leanne are in tune with their own guides when it comes to music, Their first video of the series has racked obviously with a lot of hard work. I truly up a whopping 25 thousand plays in just feel it helps to trust & believe. a few weeks! Following the interest of these video, they've decided to bring If anyone is interested in my work, you the energy to the stage and put on a can look at my little website. It has more show together. You can see them about me and how I work. It's not performing live with guests at Tommy everyones beliefs, but it is mine. Flynns in Hackney, 10th September 2016. __________________________________ www.cleoswishingwell.webs.com www.soundcloud.com/leannelouise www.pintsizegeezer.bandcamp.com

On The Road With Pintsize & Leanne Louise.. The rapport between Pintsize and Leanne Louise is so fun, their charisma together sets an intriguing dynamic, comparable to iconic entertainment 17

The Baby Diaries FREYA..

children and grandson whilst at the same time looking after a newborn baby at the age of 40?! As usual though, I was being a bit hard on myself and as time went on the anxiety lessened and everything started fitting into place.

Recently having given birth to a beautiful little girl Freya, I suddenly found myself in a state of anxiety with all these questions going through my mind. How will I continue my promotion work? When will I have time to listen to DJ's mixes Family is a huge part of my life, even more so after some struggles that tore and producers' tracks? us apart but so is my passion for music and helping others. In fact my love of music stems from my family, my Mum always has the radio on. My sister should have become a DJ after spending ÂŁ100 a week in Our Price on records some of the staff hadn't even heard of! She introduced me to artists such as NWA, De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, A Tribe Called Quest and dance music by listening to Pete Tong's essential mix weekly. My eldest brother at the same time would be listening to Luther Vandross, Alexander O'Neal and George Benson to name a few. Coming forward to the present, my eldest daughter is heavily into the DNB scene supporting and promoting a How will I fit in seeing my five other friend (DJ Propaine True Flavas). 18

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So, I was thrilled when my midwife suggested putting on some music in the daytime as a distraction for the baby as she was suffering from colic early on. I was then approached by the lovely Ruby to co-ordinate a baby music feature - I jumped at the opportunity! I decided to test out Freya's taste in music, and so far at the ripe old age of 3 months, she fell asleep to DJ Danny Howard on Radio 1! She cried a lot at KISSTORY but stopped her tears to 7 Years by Lukas Graham. My love is for House and UK Garage though, so that's what she will hear the most, but not excessively or too loud of course!

We had a healthy baby boy called Ted Alexander Auty who weighed a whopping 9lb 14oz, I know what a chunk. Emma and I couldn’t be happier, he has slotted so perfectly into are lives and our daughter Fearne absolutely adores him always asking to hold him and giving him lots of Family comes first but music is kisses. everywhere! I thought it would be difficult to keep Sarah McCloy up with my radio show on Thursday www.mccloydjagency.co.uk 6-8pm on Platinum Radio London, but I still get time to prepare the show, keep up to date on all my socials and of course discover new music. DJing is a passion for me and to be It’s funny as I am writing this while able to still play on the radio or at a he’s in a bouncer next to me. On 3rd gig is amazing, especially seeing as June 2016 I became a father for the he is only a few weeks old. second time. I hope one day he will also have a

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passion for music as it’s what drives working night shifts and heard a show us in our lives, without music there’s on radio with a DJ called Kutski. The nothing. show was for the harder styles of music which I hadn’t heard before, but knew straight away I had a soft 1. Soulsearcher - Can't Get spot for the harder styles of music. Enough (Vocal Club Mix) I looked into getting some tracks and 2. Todd Terry, Martha Wash, practising on a set of CDJs, which Jocelyn Brown - Keep On Jumping (Tee's Freeze Mix) my first set was the cdj350s. 3. Inner City, Kevin Saunderson Good Life (Matt Smallwood Remix) 4. Angelo Ferreri - Love You (Original Mix) 5. Faithless - Insomnia 6. The Magician Feat. Years And Years - Sunlight (Extended Club Mix) 7. Oliver $ & Jimi Jules - Pushing On 8. Solu Music - Fade (feat. KimBlee) [Grant Nelson Big Room Remix]

JESSE..

After much practising and experimenting with different genres, it turns out I managed to pick up the art of DJing really quickly. I upgraded to the industry standard cdj2000s and took the leap of using my skills I had learnt to the airwaves and found a station called Radioactivefm, the managers gave me a weekly slot which I did for nearly two years. I got the chance to do some all day parties and meet some great people along the way. I’ve had a few studio sessions with the organ donors to improve my sets which I can hand down what I have learnt and share my experiences with.

I’ve been DJing for nearly 5 years now and played in bars, done mobile gigs and online radio shows which I have just recently got back to doing.

Fast forward to September 2015, my little boy Jesse was born when pretty much all the shows and practising came to a halt as all my time was

DH Dan Aughty www.soundcloud.com/djdanauty

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taken up looking after him with my other half. Even with the two of us tending to his every need, we didn’t have much time to do what we used to do - as some of you may know, sleep is like gold dust! So, any given opportunity, you take it and catch up on those Zzzz.. Now Jesse is nearly a year old, we have noticed his taste in music is sometimes varied. Before he was born, my partner would have my shows on and he would react by kicking or moving about a lot which has transpired to now where he would have a dance about or bum shuffle to music videos, House music even Old Once he is at an age to understand McDonald (that wasn’t my choice by more about the music, I’ll introduce the way). him to various genres and see what he prefers more and then get him I was asked if I would like Jesse to started on mixing on a set of CDJs. I follow in my footsteps and become a would like him to take an interest in DJ...My answer is that I would love music and producing at school which for him to be heavily involved in the will help his progression in the future. music scene and be good at it whether But of course, if he wants to be a it be producer, DJ or even both. It’s ballerina then I'll support him in a tough business to crack, I’m 32 this anything as he’s my son. I would like year and feel I left it too late to be to him take an interest and feel he recognised. To be honest with you, wants to do it rather than be forced I'm really bad in producing music and he'll lose interest. which these days you need the knowledge to do both to succeed in the DJ Danny C industry. www.mixcloud.com/dannycotton94 21

MIND, BODY & SOUL

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Crossroads Lakrwaze Crossroads Physical or decisional At that point there’s only one way We can’t divide ourselves physically to be at places at the same time We can’t do things at the same time resulting in lost in efficiency, time and energy We are there, stuck in a moment Stressed with this never ending decision-taking and possible scenarios raging through our minds At crossroads, while keeping eye on the decision to take, we are at times too centered on ourselves; we don’t want to let go, to delegate as we need to get hold of everything Help is around Willingly friends or even strangers might help We only have to ask They can help us and ease us through our plights At crossroads, we must not only look at decisions to take but look around as well As help is coming...

Inspired by: Simon & Garfunkel's 'Bridge Over Troubled Waters' The Pretenders' 'I’ll Stand By You' The Beatles' 'With A Little Help From My Friend' Ayo's 'Help Is Coming'

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PRIDE 2016 As the paths and roads fill with every type of person you can imagine, all in rainbow make up and fancy dress, you soon come to realise what day it is. The one day a year every Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender person can be themselves without judgement. It’s Pride 2016 and as I walk down the road on a sunny Saturday afternoon, cold beer in hand, I look around and count myself so lucky to be sharing this day with my best ones. The crowd stops and all eyes are on the road as we remember the Orlando Shooting Victims and all tribute is paid to them, in that moment you feel so blessed. Rainbows decorate the shop windows and stall holders sell whistles and lanyards to passers by. Children look around in amazement at all the different colours in the air. The walk to the park is a fun one to be greeted at the gates by happy workers, music playing and happy screams from the fun fair rides. It’s a glorious day. It’s so important for people to have this day to celebrate who they really are. 24

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To be yourself in a world that wants you to be someone else is so hard, but to those who do it are brave. Laying on the fresh cut green grass with my best friends around me, I realise how happy I am within myself. Be proud, be you always. With the music playing around me, I relish in the talent from Alisha Dixon dancing across the stage to Sister Sledge playing an oldie but goodie. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing how music and sunshine brings people together. Music is the glue that holds society together. Until next year Brighton, it was a pleasure. The LGBT community should be proud they put together a fantasic day and, I for one, am proud to be Gay.

-- Jessie

I refuse to let ignorance wear me down... to let circumstances take my crown. I refuse to give in to the pressures of peers. No eveils I see, speak or hear.

I AM

I refuse to stay in deprivation ... to stay in your boundaries of conformity. 26

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I am bigger than fear, because I believe. I am loved for who I am, I am free.

WORTHY

I am dreams, light, and love. I am valid.

I am accepting of my blessings. Beautiful, strong, and powerful. "I Am Worthy" by David Inspired by Lauryn Hill's 'I Get Out' Photo Credits: Sean Lee Instagram: @ineverysense 27

NEW MUSIC Albert Bevia - You Introducing the debut EP 'You' from Spanish artist Albert Bevia. His Indie Rock music is a modern take of the David Bowie vocal style and 80's sounds. This is a lovely meld of tracks to appeal to many ears. To be released on 15th October 2016. www.albertbevia.com

Dots Per Inch ft Bia - Fix You (Oxide Remix) The twangs of the guitar strings, the sensational vocals, the rhythmic beats. Then the bass drops with a gnarly attitude taking no prisoners. www.oxideneutrino.co.uk www.soundcloud.com/ dotsperinchuk

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'No Problems' is the new track from London producer/songwriter Hannah V new single featuring Max Marshall and Ama Schreyer. Reminiscent of Beyonce, oozing headstrong female spirit. We have seen a steady stream of material being released from her in the last year – the 2015 critically acclaimed ‘Version 2.0’ EP, her single ‘It Ain’t Right” that ended up being the soundtrack for a global Rimmel Campaign and her last single ‘I Ain’t The One’ featuring the husky vocals of London favorite Andreya Triana. 'No Problems' premiered by BBC Asian Network is a sparse, heavy hitting, 808 driven beast, with sashaying hi-hats and the usual Hannah V pianos and unusual harmonies we have now gotten used to. This track is much harder than Hannah’s previous releases and she says: ‘Music is meant to be a full representation of the human experience - and sometimes I feel hella confident! I wanted this track to reflect that unapologetic, decisive and strong element that is in all of us!” Hannah V is joined by Baltimore born, London based R&B singer Max Marshall who we know from her previous hit ‘Control’ with Joining Matrix & Futurebound, who adds her typical vocal Ama Schreyerthem is her previous collaborator ’No Problems‘ of 8sass to the mid. The song talks about this girl gang not wanting any drama - but gives any potential ‘haters’ this message: "Promise if you touch me, resolve quickly." www.soundcloud.com/hannahvofficial 29

We progress through the intro of Transcode's 'Kingpin' with a inquisitive state of mind, the rate quickens, heightened pitched then throws us into the drop. A heady rhythm follows. We are taken to a daring new place where the limits are endless. To kick-start the Shadow Series, where we aim to introduce our listeners to some harder and darker sounds, emerges Transcode. The young Manchurian specialises in dark and melodic techno, already touted as an upcoming star by techno giants Stil Vor Talent. His single see's two weighty remixes, the first of which is from German duo Kaiser Souzai, whom are popular among the European techno circuit and whom we are big fans of here in the Throne Room office. Kaiser Souzai's remix adds a main room element to the track, evolving the melody into what we can only describe as spectacular. The second remix is one we are extremely honoured to line up under our label, a simply brilliant take from multi-platinum producer Glenn Morrison. Most will know Glenn Morrison from his work with industry leaders like Sony Records and Universal Music Group as a writer, producer and recording artist. Rather than simply dipping our toes in the techno pool, Kingpin see's Throne Room dive in head first. www.soundcloud.com/throneroomrecs 30

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We are excited to present this meld of Hip Hop and Trap from Keiron Raven, entitled 'Fly'. The name representing a feeling of freedom, of which Keiron explains to have used uplifting melodies to express this. The crossover track progresses in with a subdued rhythm, the high synths change the tone whilst the beats increase in pace. An illusion of something more is created, inspiring possibilities of change. To be released on AWJ Recordings, 24th October 2016. www.awjrecordings.com 31

T h e fi r s t t r a c k i s beautifully charming piece, hints of Japanese cuts add to the sweetness. Track two brings a dark tone and fragmented structure, making way for a skippy beat. The warped varied vocals pull this altogether. Following on from t h e i r fi r s t E P " T h e Connected", Orpheus:ldn - a.k.a. Brainz and Muad'Dib - bring you their next release "A Picture". The title track is a fresh vocal garage stepper track with a sly dirty side. Lead track Lendi is a hard stepper with beats that slap you in the face and bass to make you bubble. To be released on SnF:Lo-Fi, 9th September 2016. w w w . s n fl o fi . c o . u k 32

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The summer anthem of StoneBridge's 'Put 'Em High' is given a refresh from Lizzie Curious with a dark bass along with funky beats. The infectious Put 'Em High vocals are combined with a driving bassline and Lizzie's trademark energetic house grooves. Add to this a killer piano riff and a spine-tingling breakdown and you have all the ingredients for a euphoric remix of this classic house track. StoneBridge said 'I hand picked Lizzie Curious because I needed a UK twist for this remix pack and done by someone that understands the song and how big it was in the UK. The result totally blew me away - and many other DJs judging from the insane reactions!' The Lizzie Curious remix of Put 'Em High has hit #1 on Trackitdown.net, #8 on the prestigious DMC Buzz Chart and is being supported by the likes of Robbie Rivera, Dirty Vegas, eSquire, Federico Scavo and many more. www.stoneyboy.com/stores/pehp1 33

ON SCREEN

W e s e e K a r i n a N i s t a l ' s s t a n c e i n f r o n t o f t w o fi s h e y e ' d lensed sceneries as we commence into 'Wiser'. Forming the backdrops are the urban green streets and a sky blue Miami style location. She is the centre o f a t t e n t i o n i n r a v i s h i n g r e d o u t fi t s . T h e b e a u t i f u l piano melody plays with the subtle beat. The gorgeous sultry vocals tie this musical experience altogether. "We are celebrating the 1st day of Mercury Retrograde with the video for our song "WISER". Here is the Panoramic version created by Eyemagine Entertainment. Thanks so much to everyone who has supported this song and especially the album "Living Proof". Please like, comment and share! Lookout for the 360 version coming soon!" Karina Nistal www.karinanistal.com 35

We begin Coco featuring Protoje's 'Ova Here' by looking out across and through the streets of a rough rural city. The theme is gritty and strong, you don't want to mess with the flow. Filmed in Kingston, Jamaica, Protojeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hometown, and produced by Toddla T & The Drum Keys, Coco releases his thoughts on his music journey and the system as he getâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lyrical in a mindful state for the video. www.soundcloud.com/thecocouk 36

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With an urban London backdrop, we see various characters passing by each other between Oggie's singing. Once the fiery energy and the beat kicks in, killer dance moves explode into motion.

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'Bring The Love Back' is the brand new track taken from UK artist's Oggie's debut album 'Undeniable Chemistry' featuring producer Miami Rockz. The brilliant music video was directed by Shae Carroll, currently a lead in STOMP (World Tour). 37

PRETTYLITTLETHING's Eastern Promise Advertisement Track: WNDR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meant To Be A choppy, syncopated deep/future House style draws you in. The male and female vocal contrasting well, the beat drops into a flavourful tone. Upon first hearing, I was not a fan of this, it has quite grown on me. Having been launched into the public eye in 2015, the track is now gaining an influx of interest from this tv commercial by the popular online clothing brand. The future sound comes from Norway based DJ/producer WNDR who has previously had releases on Sony Music, Crosswalk Records and Epic Tones Records.

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The club night is just getting into it's groove as we get into '24 (I'm Yours)' by Mimsi featuring Twissman & Starboi. Hues of electric pinks and blues reflect the urban pop style. Oozing a seductive vibe with the hard bass and pairing of vocal effects.

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In the back of a cab, Rob Richings sets off on his journey, the spotlights of the city twinkling away. His tender voice enters on top of the lovely indie/ country melody of 'Ten Seconds'. Rob Richings is a man making good on a promise to himself. The singersongwriter’s debut album ‘Parkas and Boots’ is a collection of observant and personal folk songs - the tales of a troubadour who knows too well how fragile life can be. It was a brush with death that gave Rob a new sense of perspective and renewed lease of life. In 2009 he was diagnosed with a rare and severe form of colitis, which after years of misdiagnosis, metastasised into cancer. Now, following three life-saving and life-changing operations Rob is thriving and can expect to live a relatively normal life. While on the road to recovery Rob decided enough was enough and it was time to get serious about his music. “I don’t want my illness to define what I do,” Rob says, “but at the same time, that illness and the way I look at life now has made me a better songwriter.” Rob’s songs are, understandably, incredibly poignant. After all, nothing quite focuses the mind on the past like the possibility of not having a future. “The album is quite nostalgic. The songs are about growing up and how I had a sense of openness and freedom. But then as I got older, life became more complicated and I realised how free and easy my childhood was." The songs on his debut solo album ‘Parkas and Boots’ carry gently positive messages that mark Rob out in a genre so often spent exploring life’s darker corners. 40

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Pop Songs of the Summer.. The saying goes “Time flies when

you’re having fun.” Well this summer must’ve been HELLA fun because it flew, maybe because all the great music taking up the airwaves and dance parties. This post comes as a Top Ten list for all the pop songs that made Summer 2016 one to remember.

better, which is the overarching meaning of the song. He writes about his present life being so much greater than his life with his ex, Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo, that he might as well throw bacon on it to make it that much greater. I saw this song live at the Honda Civic: Future Now Tour stop in Chicago, and the screens were showing clips of bacon frying in the pan through the whole song, it was hilarious! Great tune!

Charlie Puth featuring Selena Gomez: DNCE: We Don’t Talk Anymore Starting off the list on the emotional Toothbrush side, this song hits home with anyone who has experienced a break-up, or just is not as close with someone as you used to. Similar to the topic of “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye, Puth and Gomez deliver a simple, yet fun song. The music video reenacts the lyrics perfectly in the two entities going about their day, not talking, hence, they don’t talk anymore.

Nick Jonas: Bacon From the second this song was released, I knew it was one of the most entertaining songs of the summer. I mean the title is bacon which always makes everything 42

Moving on from one Jonas Brother to the next, DNCE’s follow-up single to their smash “Cake By the Ocean” is still as entertaining in the message as the fact they named their band after a drunken typo of “dance” after a night out. It’s about getting to the point in a relationship where you feel comfortable leaving a toothbrush at your partner’s place. Not saying that everyone’s summer fling is at that point yet, but it could be used as a gateway to progressing the relationship to the upcoming holidays. Being a music video fanatic, the video for this song makes it so much better as it follows a cheesy love story between Joe Jonas and Ashley Graham. www.AudiationMagazine.com

Calvin Harris featuring Rihanna (AND TSWIZZLE!): This is What You Came For Well this song had the biggest controversy of the summer when Calvin Harris slammed Taylor Swift on social media post-breakup saying she was trying to stay relevant under his name. He also released that she co-wrote the song under pseudonym Nils Sjöberg, and sang some of the background “oohs” in the song, which are so easy to hear now! This totally explains why she was so gungho about it’s release and wore a jacket with it’s single art on it, thinking she was being a very supportive girlfriend, when in reality she was partly promoting her own work too. Sneaky, sneaky, Swift.

Mike Posner: I Took a Pill in Ibiza If you haven’t heard of Mike Posner before, you might remember his hit song “Cooler Than Me” back in 2009. Anyways, he made a major comeback with this fun song plainly about what the title says, taking a pill in Ibiza to show Avicii he was cool. But, the song goes onto a deeper perspective in being humbled and grounded, and how that the “high life” isn’t something that should be sought after. I was fortunate enough to meet Posner a couple times this summer, and he really explained that he isn’t in it for the fame and fortune, he just wants to spread his message and his

art with the world, and that has always been his dream. That in itself was very humbling and inspiring to hear. ALSO, if you haven’t seen him live, please do so! His band is incredible, playing in my book almost every instrument. A bunch of boys jumping around on stage making music, that’s what it’s all about.

Demi Lovato: Body Say This song was dropped over the 4th of July weekend with no promo. She wrote the song a couple weeks prior and didn’t want to wait, she just put it out there for her Lovatics to hear, and now it is all over the radio. One of the sexiest songs of the summer, it was a powerful move after her breakup with long-term boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama. She has some sexy songs, but not this blatant, and all I can say is good for her!

Justin Timberlake: Can’t Stop the Feeling Not going to lie, this song had to grow on me to make the list. But the amount of times I’ve caught myself tapping my foot, shaking my hips and singing along made me realize it was a catchy tune that definitely outlined Summer 2016. It is a song written for the movie Trolls, but it is nothing short of fun, and that’s what summer is all about.

Britney Spears: Make Me Another sexy song released by the queen of sexy herself, Britney. Featuring G-Eazy, it’s a song daring someone to basically make her move. The chorus lights up dance floors, and the video follows her and her friends flirting with one lucky man.

DRAKE By this, I mean all things Drake. From “Too Good”, to “Controlla”, to “One Dance”, he has many hits this summer that can’t be narrowed down to one. Maybe a street mix of his music would do the trick? Find that at the nearest club. Yes, this is all opinion, and there are many that could’ve and should’ve made the list, but those can be listed as our own honorable mentions. Agree with my list? Want to include your own honorable mention? Tweet at us @AudiationMag or my personal @sarahbecker42. Until next time!

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FESTIVALS Obonjan 28 July - 6 September Obonjan Island, Croatia

Lief Festival 3 September Utrecht, Netherlands

Odyssia Festival Pacha Festival 30 August - 5 September 3 SEptember Loutraki, Greece Amsterdam, Netherlands Festival No.6 1 - 4 September Fusion Festival Portmeiron, United 3 - 4 September Kingdom Liverpool, United Kingdom Home Festival 1 - 4 September Groovefest Dominican Treviso, Italy Republic 4 - 11 September Atlas Electronic Punta Cana, Dominican 1 - 4 September Republic Marrakech, Morocco Glitch Festival Bonebreaker Festival 7 - 8 September 2 - 3 September Malta Kleinwenkheim, Germany Reverence Valada Festival Electric Zoo: Wild 8 - 10 September Island Rua 1 de Janeiro, 2 - 4 September Portugal New York, United States Bestival Holi Festival Of 8 - 11 September Colours Hamburg Isle Of Wight, United 3 September Kingdom Hamburg, Germany PRIME Electronic Music Pleinvrees Festival Festival 3 September 8 - 11 September Amsterdam, Netherlands Markgrafneusiedl, Austria

Into The Woods Festival 9 - 10 September Amersfoort, Netherlands The Social Festival 9 - 10 September Maidstone, United Kingdom Ancient Future Festival 9 - 10 September Montreal, Canada DCODE Festival 10 September Madrid, Spain Holi Fusion Maasctricht 10 September Maastricht, Netherlands Ventureland 10 September MK Woudenburg, Netherlands Electrique Baroque 10 September Ludwigsburg, Germany Lollapalooza Berlin 10 - 11 September Berlin, Germany

Onblackheath 10 - 11 September Dream Nation Festival London, United Kingdom 23 - 25 September Paris, France Reworks 14 - 18 September Mint Festival Thessaloniki, Greece 24 September Leeds, United Kingdom OnRoundhay 17 September Radionation Manheim Leeds, United Kingdom 24 September Manheim, Germany Boundary Brighton Festival The Annie Mac Presents 17 September All Day Raves: Brighton, United Birmingham Kingdom 24 September Birmingham, United 4Every1 Festival Kingdom 17 September Madrid, Spain WHP: Welcome To The Warehouse Summer City Beats 24 September 17 September Manchester, United Hoxter, Germany Kingdom Oktoberfest 17 September - 3 October Munich, Germany WHP: WHP16 Launch Party 23 September Manchester, United Kingdom Caixa Alfama 23 - 24 September Lisbon, Portugal Marsatac 23 - 24 September Marseille, France 46

Check The Rhyme 24 September Nice, France Hospitality In The Park 24 September London, United Kingdom Waves Vienna 29 September - 1 October Vienna, Austria

Dortmund, Germany Armin Only Embrace = Istanbul 30 September Istanbul, Turkey WHP: Bugged Out! 30 September Manchester, United Kingdom By The Sea Festival 30 September - 1 October Margate, United Kingdom A-Synth Fest 30 September - 1 October St. Gallen, Switzerland The Annie Mac Presents All Day Raves: London 1 October London, United Kingdom Syndicate Festival 1 October Dortmund, Germany WHP: Skepta 1 October Manchester, United Kingdom

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WHP: The Metropolis Birthday 7 October Manchester, United Kingdom N.A.M.E Festival 7 - 9 October Halluin, France WHP: Yousef Presents Circus 8 October Manchester, United Kingdom WHP: Gorgon City Kingdom 13 October Manchester, United Kingdom WHP: What Hannah Wants 14 October Manchester, United Kingdom Titania Festival 15 October Cologne, Germany WHP: Paradise 15 October Manchester, United Kingdom MDRNTY Gstaad 15 - 16 October Gstaad, Switzerland ADE: Awakenings X Len Faki Present Figure Nacht

19 October Amsterdam, Netherlands

ADE: Awakenings X Joris Voorn Present 21 October Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam Music Festival 19 - 23 October Amsterdam, Netherlands

ADE: Martin Garrix 21 October Amsterdam, Netherlands

ADE: Awakenings X Adam Beyer Present Drumcode 20 October Amsterdam, Netherlands ADE: DGTL X Mosaic By Maceo 20 October Amsterdam, Netherlands WHP: RAM JAM Foundation Sessions 20 October Manchester, United Kingdom Elevate 20 - 23 October Graz, Austria ADE: DGTL X Paradise 21 October Amsterdam, Netherlands

WHP: Heidi Presents The Jackathon 21 October Manchester, United Kingdom ADE: AWakenings X Joseph Capriati Invite 22 October Amsterdam, Netherlands ADE: DGTL X Kompakt 22 October Amsterdam, Netherlands ADE: Dockyard Festival 22 October Amsterdam, Netherlands ADE: Martin Garrix 22 October Amsterdam, Netherlands WHP: WHP & Four Tet Present 22 October Manchester, United Kingdom

Paul Van Dyk in Ostrava 21 October Ostrava, Czech Republic

ADE: Awakenings ADE Closing Party 23 October Amsterdam, Netherlands

Granada Studios 2 November Manchester, United Kingdom

WHP: Kurupt FM Presents Champagne Steam Rooms 27 October Manchester, United Kingdom

Club To Club Torino 2 - 6 November Turin, Italy

Pitchfork Music Festival 27 - 29 October Paris, France

WHP: MK Area 4 November Manchester, United Kingdom MTV Presents REC 4 - 5 November Rotterdam, Netherlands

Bloody Sexy Halloween VIII It's The Ship 28 October 4 - 7 November Prague, Czech Republic Marina Bay Cruise Centre, Singapore WHP: Ninja Tune 28 October WHP: Jackmaster & Manchester, United Numbers Present Kingdom Mastermix 5 November BIME Live Manchester, United 28 - 29 October Kingdom Barakaldo, Spain World Trance Winter Nurnberg Pop Festival 5 November 29 October Avignon, France Nuremberg, Germany Sonic Visions Transmission 10 - 12 November 29 October Esch-Sur-Alzette, Prague, Czech Republic Luxembourg Pumpkin Germany 31 October Oberhausen, Germany WHP: DJ Shadow Ay Old 48

Kingdom WHP: The Ape Birthday 11 November Manchester, United Kingdom Les Nuits Electriques 11 - 12 November Lille, France WHP: Adam Beyer Presents Drumcode 12 November Manchester, United Kingdom WHP: Circo Loco 19 November Manchester, United Kingdom Apokalypsa 42 25 November Brno, Czech Republic Imagination Festival 25 November Prague, Czech Republic Vodafone Mexefest 25 - 26 November Lisbon, Portugal WHP: Above & Beyond 25 November Manchester, United Kingdom

WHP: Knee Deep In Manchester At The Albert Hall 11 November Manchester, United www.AudiationMagazine.com

Clockenflap 25-27 November Hong Kong, China WHP: Mosaic 26 November Manchester, United Kingdom

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