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Audiation Music is in the blood, a part of in our DNA. We can't shake it. is not just about the mental state of the whole body, it's also about balancing the two styles.

People finding a musical home in VAN ELST to consolidate their hearts and fulfill their unknown desires.

Audiation

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

Thanks to: Bobbin Head Music Black Hole Recordings UK3 Pratyush Nobeen VAN ELST 3LAU In Trance We Trust Space Promotions Pure Progressive Mental Asylum Records Solo Suspex El Futuro Recordings UK3 photography by Sparkie Photography Instagram: @Sparkie_Photography Icons & graphics by kues1 Kjpargeter freepik.com

CONTENTS 8 Radio Guide 10 Smile 11 VAN ELST 17 Do you sing?

18 Afterdark 20 UK3 ON SCREEN 28 Breaking Out 29 If music be the food of love, play on...

30 New Music MAURITIUS 46 Les Inkonus - Twa 48 Equilibrium 52 Festival Guide

Additional Languages 46 Creole (Mauritius)

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Hi Guys & Dolls...

This month we're introducing a new 'Smile' section, we hope to inspire the world in a positive way. Just remember, always believe in yourself and follow your heart no matter what. We thank Purple Agency, Mauritius for putting on a brilliant event in Grand Bay earlier in May with our logo on the photoshoot wall. C'est top! In this issue Sarah's Thoughts gets to speak with Dutch musician VAN ELST who describes his inspiration from natural surroundings and the array of emotions we all experience in life. Do you sing? I thought I heard you last time... Steve shares a touching poem of the singer inside of you which is waiting to be revealed. I cannot explain my attraction to your twisted soul. Feel the afterdark moments with a little poem and a playlist to set the mood.

We get chatting with UK Garage trio UK3 about their music and why it's important to just stay true to your passions. On screen we look at Samsung's rebellion as well as a few musical bakes on Channel 4. Steve reviews the new album from Mauritian artists Les Inkonus - ena bon groove ladan! / lotta groove inside! The island also sees a state of Techno equilibrium, we speak with event organiser Pratyush Nobeen about the aims of the event. We've got your festival guide, radio listings and new music from 3LAU, Scott & Nick, Kenny Paget Le Tour, Daniel Wanrooy, Solo Suspex, Major K and Kojo Rigault

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RADIO

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MONDAY 3am Voice FM | Sister Bliss - Dance 10am BBC Radio 1 | Clara Amfo - Variety TUESDAY 9am Channel 4 FM | Ben Pearce - Variety WEDNESDAY 1am Radio X | Hattie Pearson - Eclectic 8am Puremusic247 | Pintsize - Variety 4pm Pioneer DJ Radio | Mike Wooler - Dance 7pm Hot Radio | Britrox Presents - New & Unsigned 8pm D3EP | Wisk - House, Garage & Bass THURSDAY 1am KISS FM | DJ S.K.T - House & Bass 10am Empire London | D'Elle - Urban 10pm Freek FM | Brazah - UK Garage 11pm KISS FRESH | Flava D - Grime FRIDAY 3am D3EP | The Push and Pull Show - UK Garage 2pm Rinse FM | Sam Supplier - House, UK Garage & Bass 8pm Voice FM | Artful 60Hz Sessions - UK Garage & Bass 8pm BN Radio | DJ Mary Jane - Dance 8pm DJQueen-E.com | DJ Queen E - Grime, Hip Hop & RnB 9pm KISSTORY | Mike Delinquent - Oldschool House & Garage 11pm The Department of Dance | Lizzie Curious - Dance SATURDAY 2pm D3EP | Emma champion - House 5pm Pioneer DJ Radio | Mark Knight - Dance 8pm D3EP | Anna Kiss - House 9pm Rinse FM | Mark Radford - Tech House SUNDAY 2pm Empire London | DJ X-Ray – House & UK Garage 8am Vision Radio UK | EssnVee – House & UK Garage 10pm Capital XTRA | DJ Woody - Urban Dance 6

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"Food!"

Ultra " F r i e n d s a n d fa m i l y . E ve r y t i m e I v i s u a l i s e my fa m i l y , I ' m e i t h e r i n t h e k i t c h e n w i t h my s i s t e rs a n d b rot h e rs c at c h i n g j o ke s o r I ' m w i t h my f r i e n d s s o m ew h e re catching jokes."

Oggie " B e i n g a ro u n d f r i e n d s , p e o p l e w h o m a ke m e l a u g h , p e o p l e w h o are light-hearted and food."

Jay Harvey

UK3'S THINGS THAT MAKE ME

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VAN ELST

creations to consolidate their hearts and fulfill their unknown Frank van der Ploeg, otherwise desires. known as VAN ELST is a Dutch musician with big projects coming How did you come up with your out this month. His debut single, stage name?

'Gold Waves' was released on May 16, which is the first single off his My stage name came to me rather upcoming EP. I was able to than me coming up with the name. interview him about his passion It is something I have carried with for music, incorporating his me all my life but only appeared in culture in his music and what he my mind after a series of events.

People close to me will know where hopes for in his career. it exactly came from. It is definitely How would you describe yourself made out of many important life as an artist, and where do you see factors such as love, passion and your career going as a musician? experiencing getting lost in mystical forests combined with a As an artist I would say I'm often drift across dark gritty urban lost in time; a sensitive dreamy landscapes. As far as I know the soul who expresses and channels meaning of the name is continuing his deepest emotions, memories to shape itself. Until when? I don't and experiences through gloomy know. melancholic electronic music.

When creating music, I strive for Talk about how you incorporate the ideal mix of organic with the your Dutch roots with living in London musically. more abstract modern world.

Where my musical career is going?

In these uncertain times it's hard to say but I hope to find myself being successful in a sense that I can release more music, bring the project alive by gigging in vibes venues and build a following wherever possible. It would be satisfying to witness people finding a musical home in my

I'd like to think my Dutch roots made me absorb things in life with an open mind. Having travelled and lived in several places, including China, shaped me as a person as well as an artist. From every single one of these places I have taken a piece of experience and its culture with which I then constructed my own perception of 11

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"Creating a positive emotional effect on others and gaining recognition in something so close to you is a sense I am curious to experience."

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home.

This search and Besides people, I also get construction reflects back onto my inspiration out of the contrast music. between nature and city. I love getting drowned in the serenity of When I first moved to London to an open field after leaving a pursue music I felt slightly buzzing busy city. I recently was alienated and overwhelmed by it's fortunate to camp out in the middle size and huge drain like of an African savannah and the appearance on grey rainy days. huge contrast between it's These circumstances gave me a darkness at night and the never great deal of nostalgic emotions as ending London city lights I usually I tried to ground myself. Over the experience inspired me a lot. years I have started to feel more accustomed to the city and Do you have any upcoming shows/ managed to channel these releases? complex comparative emotions into creating music. With my music Last week I released my first music I try create; a sense of video 'Gold waves'. The next step reminiscence to my scattered is to get a few songs to be mixed roots of comfort, a place I feel very and mastered for an EP which passionate about, that travels with should be out sometime around me wherever I go, a space I call a June. A live show is still in the nostalgic wanderlust home. making and I am hoping to do it after the EP is out.

Who are your biggest inspirations?

What is the single most important thing you want your fans to First of all I would say family. experience through your music?

Besides that, people who broke my heart play a role in both positive Emotion. Often people think black and negative ways as a break up and white as in happy and sad. I'd can leave a bitter sweet taste and like to think that my music can bring are a great source of creativity. I both elements together. also love going out to a random venue in London and checking out By writing songs, I can often find a bands. The passion of these reason to why I think or feel a underground musicians and their certain way. Especially in this day music often inspires me and wants me to push my own boundaries.

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of age where negative news feeds and social media rule our minds.

Trying to search for meaning in my work gives me comfort and a better understanding of myself and my surroundings. I hope the listeners will be able to find their own answers to their emotions while listening to VAN ELST. During their search for explanation, I imagine people dancing to their own downheartedness, darkest dreams and desires with my music as a soundtrack to their physical motions bringing them to higher spirits.

announced on his website in the coming month. www.vanelstmusic.com www.twitter.com/ MARTIN_VANELST www.facebook.com/ VanElstmusic

Creating a positive emotional effect on others and gaining recognition in something so close to you is a sense I am curious to experience.

If you don't feel like going to a crowded gig, I recommend listening to the music with a headphone splitter as I believe sharing music in this intimate way can bring us closer in interesting ways. ______________________________ VAN ELST’s debut video was released on May 16 and will be followed by a 3 track EP due to come out in June. Currently VAN ELST is working on a live set and plans to perform in and around London. Upcoming shows will be

Sarah's Thoughts

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Do you sing?

I thought I have heard you last time Maybe you mumbled Felt like it was from deep inside Do you sing?

Your heart says you do Your eyes say that you would like to Your mind asks for the opportunity But you kept muffled notes in your throat Do you sing?

No need to ask Even through silence I can hear you With every beat of your heart The unknown lyrics are voiced out forcefully Do you sing?

I know you do While by your side I can feel your body does Every note is perfectly sung Giving the full meaning to your Song Revealing the essence of your life Expel the air out of your lungs Sing at the top of your voice Feel every part of your body vibrate And produce its own sound The sound of love The sound of life

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I cannot explain, My attraction to your twisted soul The way you look at me, With those lustful eyes It stirs my insides, With a tingling desire But for you, It's all just an act A little game you like to play My body Reacting The heat My head

tenses to your touch rises is spinning

It's dangerously addictive This forbidden act of love My mind is lost Deep in the fantasy

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AFTERDARK PLAYLIST 1. Justin Timberlake ft Timbaland Sexyback 2. Tom Zanetti - Darlin' 3. Lil Wayne ft Static - Lollipop 4. Ciara ft Petey Pablo - Goodies 5. 50 Cent - Candy Shop 6. Christina Milian - Dip It Low

7. Cassie - Me & U 8. Shakira & Beyoncé - Beautiful Liar 9. Ashanti - Only U 10. The Weeknd - Earned It 11. Marilyn Manson - Tainted Love 12. Air - Sexy Boy 13. Harry - Sex Go Round (Jameson Mix) 14. Jeremih - Birthday Sex 15. Mariah Carey - Shake It Off 19

Ultra: My dad was a musician from back in the day so, from really young, I was in the studio running around and learning music, instruments and singing. As I went through school I fell in love with UK Garage, did the pirate The UK3 vocal trio are representing radio circuit and it ended in me being UK Garage music with fun and in UK3 and I'm happy :) vibrancy, taking us back to the pure love of music. Yes, it is hard to get Oggie: My mum and dad were out there and make a name for massive music fans so I used to go to yourself, but what these lads show a lot of concerts when I was little. My us is that we must remember why dad's record collection is epic and we do it all. It's to express ourselves, stupid so I was into it. Got into music enjoy our passions and bring at school, I used to be in a little pop positive vibes to the world. With group and ended up studying it. each member having been in the Boom, the rest is that. It's what I've industry since their youth, they always done. understand the challenges and have witnessed the various changes in Jay Harvey: From a young age I did the UK Garage genre. Consisting of drama school, started singing and Oggie, Jay Harvey and Ultra, we got went from there. I was in a boy band, the opportunity to speak with the I've been a backing singer and sweet and soulful lads. songwriter. I've always been into UK Garage, it was my generation of How did you guys come together and music. I just carried on and got decide to form UK3? involved.

Jay Harvey: Originally it came from Oggie! He came up with idea and said "how would you like to get together: you, me and Ultra?" And I was like, "yeah bruv, I'm all over that!"

How do you feel the UK Garage scene has developed over the years, and what do think about its current stage in 2017?

Ultra: It was massive and had its high, Ultra: It came from a picture as well then it went through a little quiet of us last year. stage, and then I think it’s massively come back. So long as new garage Tell us a bit about each of your music is coming out, it'll be here backgrounds and how you got into forever because I don't think there's music. a vibe from English music that really 20

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touches it. I don't think anything that's come along as a movement since Jungle or Motown, that's how much good feeling comes out of UK Garage. We're in a strong position in 2017 going forward.

from home. These things used to cost thousands of dollars back in the day.

You can distribute your music online yourself. You can do everything yourself. You've got social media to teach you how to market it, so use everything around you.

Jay Harvey: Really promote and push yourself to the maximum because, trust me, there's not going to be many people around you who will help you.

They may say they might help you but it's a very cutthroat. But, enjoy it.

Music is music, it's a feel-good thing.

ULTRA

You all also have various other things What would your advice be to young you do, we'd love to hear more about & aspiring singers and those who them and inspire others to put their want to make it in the industry? passions into action.

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Jay Harvey: To be fair, it's 100% commitment! Be prepared for the highs and lows, knockbacks left, right and centre - it's an absolute rollercoaster. But, if you believe in it and want it enough, you can make a career out of it. Everyone's not going to be as big as Rihanna or Justin Bieber, but there are avenues and ways to make money in a career, and, still enjoy music for a long time.

Oggie: I do a bit of theatre, everything is within the arts. I used to act a little more when I was younger, but mostly, it's all music and if it's not performing as a singer/songwriter then it's theatre work. I was in Thriller for a little bit too.

Oggie: To follow on from that, anyone in this generation is really really lucky. You've got so many more benefits in the sense that you don't have to really on anything - major labels to do things - you can do everything yourself. You can make your own videos and record stuff

Jay Harvey: I have got other stuff I do outside of music... (pause whilst the other two throw banter his way). I've got a gym, a coffee shop, and all this mad stuff. I just try to get some money together, I've got a family so I wanted to build a legacy for my kids.

Ultra: Pretty much the same, it's all music-based. I do a lot of writing for artists and that's it!

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So, I stepped outside music for a while and I'm pleased to be back. It was these two guys here who dragged me back - to be fair they didn't drag me, they said "do you wanna do it?" and I said "YESSS!"

Ultra: 90s RnB - that'll be the slowest bench press up!

Oggie: Not the slow jams, the big ones.

Jay Harvey: I ain't gonna lie, I've trained with Boys 2 Men in my headphones before.

Ultra: That's why Jay's massive.

Oggie: The up-tempo ones, that's the fun stuff.

How important is it that UK3 are involved in charity work?

Ultra: Very important. It's always good to help out a cause and people who are less fortunate or need help.

I'm always up for charity work.

JAY HARVEY

You all keep yourselves fit (cue giggles from the boys), what tracks get you motivated to workout?

Oggie: It's extremely important, we're involved with a few charitable things at the moment. We're involved with Don't Suffer In Silence and doing a gala on the 2nd of June. Mental health is a really big deal to all of us.

We're recording a charity record for another artist that's coming out soon.

So, for us, anything we can do to help.

There's no point in having a platform if you're not going to use it to actually help people.

Jay Harvey: Any UK Garage can get you hyped to the gym! There's lots of House and stuff as well, sometimes I'll listen to some Trap / Hip Hop / whatever's playing. If it's got energy then it's going to help motivate you. Jay Harvey: There's a lot of things close to my heart, so it feels nice to Oggie: 90s RnB, UK Garage music, a give back to many different bit of Hip Hop...

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situations. I've got a lot of friends who've been through certain things and I'd like to support them, and people I don't know who are less fortunate. It's always nice. On the way here, a guy ran over to my window in the car and asked me for some spare change, I just pulled everything in my pocket and said take it. I don't know how much, just coins, but little things like that is charity. That's important.

I enjoy doing that stuff, it makes me feel nice and good. As time goes by and if we get more known, we can help anyone in anyway because of that.

DNA. You can't shake it. If you're meant to be a musician/artist/singer/ songwriter then it will never leave you. It's a part of you, you're going to be creative.

Oggie: It's in the blood, they've said it all. It's in the DNA, it's part of who you are and your being. It's a passion and a blessing. So, at the end of the day, use it and don't waste it.

Songwriting is a big thing for you, how important is it to write your own songs?

Ultra: To me, it's a massive part of it, it's a way of expressing myself. I enjoy being in the studio more than anything else, as well as performing.

When you're writing something, you just see the whole thing come together. The journey you go on and the story you create, there's nothing better. Each song is like a new baby, What does music mean to you?

Ultra: Everything

OGGIE

What are the plans for the future for UK3?

Jay Harvey: It's in the blood, that's why we're still here. All of us, after Oggie: We're going to record an all these years, It's something that's album. It will take us ages, but we're in you, you can't explain it. going to do it. Getting together with these boys, for me, has been a journey Ultra: It's in you, a part of you in your and a blessing. It's like we've 24

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got three guys who've all done their own thing and we've got three ways of doing things differently. But as time goes on, we move on together.

One of the most special experiences to me so far is when we've got in the studio and recorded, if you hear our harmonies when we sing together, there's no way that this project was not meant to be. At the end of the day, the way that we write and the way that sonically it all fits. If you wanna know how much we do rehearsals - none! We can go on stage and smash the rave. It's meant to be and it's something that a lot of people around us really enjoy. We really enjoy it and all want to make it work.

We definitely want to do an album, we've got a second single coming in the summer - little exclusive for you, it's called 'My Love'.

mix-by-danny-blaze Upcoming Live Events: - Don't Suffer In Silence Charity Gala at The Riverside Plaza Hotel in Canary Wharf, 2nd June 2017. www. dontsufferinsilencecampaign. wordpress.com - Peoples Day at Mountsfield Park in Catford from 7pm, 8th July 2017. www.lewisham.gov.uk/peoplesday www.soundcloud.com/uk3official www.facebook.com/uk3official

Ultra: You can't fake chemistry, once chemistry is there, the rest follows.

We won't see each other for ages, but as soon as we're in the studio or on stage, it's a vibe and we click straight away. It's perfect. ________________________________ UK3's debut single 'Together' is out now, with second single 'My Love' coming soon.

Listen to a special mega mix by Danny Blaze which showcases songs from each member's solo careers via our mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/ AudiationMagazine/uk3-megaInterview by Ruby

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One voice, one heart, love and unity, everybody sing

Bob Sinclar - World Hold On

ON SCREEN

Samsung Galaxy S8's 'Breaking Out' advertising campaign features the smartphone's edges being punched and hit i n d i ff e r e n t w a y s , u n b o x i n g f o r a n i n fi n i t y display. The soundtrack of 'African Harvest'

by Nalin Inc is lively and throws an energy of rebellion into the mix.

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If music be the food of love, play on...

This is the year for baking over on Channel 4 with its gutsy acquisition of The Great British Bake Off coming soon, ahead of this we saw a new series titled Extreme Cake Makers hit our screens. So, why exactly are we making your mouths water with cake talk in a music magazine? Well, creativity is not just for arts.

In the daytime programme, bakers across the UK showed off their skills in the delicious art form. From a life-size Shetland pony to a Wallace & Gromit working cake factory cake. Two very cool works that caught my attention were also musically inclined.

One being a seemingly realistic Victoria sponge guitar cake by Eloise which musician Antonio Lulic was actually able to plug in and play.

"My favourite cake commission has to be the working guitar cake I made. Just the fact that it could be played was mind blowing to watch, even when I was the one that made it! I also loved the process of air brushing the paintwork." Eloise, The Gourmet Cupcake Company The second interesting piece was a salted caramel and passion fruit & mango African drum cake made for Blackmale Beats by Nastassja which had the label's fist logo punching through.

"Every cake is my favourite cake when I’ve done it – that’s the problem! Each cake is very exciting because it’s something different from the last one. Even though I have an idea of the outcome, I usually surprise myself!" Nastassja, Indulgent Sugar Plum Watch Extreme Cake Makers on All4. www.channel4.com/programmes/extreme-cake-makers

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NEW MUSIC

This is the classic 'I know I'm hot and you want me' scenario which she does well with attitude.

I love the equally strong and seductive production.

French Montana ft Swae Lee Unforgettable

Katy Perry ft Migos Bon AppĂŠtit

CHARTED

Pure sexy filth, simply about living in the moment and... so on! The main part that caught my ears is that catchy little smooth chorus.

Another seductive number, straight in with a slow rhythmic bass and a lively flow. The theme more of feeling good in his skin and having fun.

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Absolutely loved this Eurovision interval performance.

Love the dark and funky tone of the DJ S.K.T remix.

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'On My Mind' by 3LAU featuring Yeah Boy is a killer track for the summer with an ultra cool intro then the beat drops to an ultimate floorfiller. The video oozes frivolous fun and the wild dreams of a the average guy.

"I wrote this song with Yeah Boy at his parents house, in Adelaide, while I was touring Australia 2 years ago. I'm very excited to release it today, after spending months perfecting every little sound / melody!

This song is out on my label BLUME, which means all of the proceeds from streams & sales will go to charity. Last year we raised $200,000 for Pencils of Promise, and 7 new schools will be built in South America from that fundraising by September 2017. Our next goal is to raise $30,000 for the ACLU, and this song will help contribute to that goal :) Once we've raised that, I wanna let you guys decide what charity we give to next! Much Love & Thanks for always supporting - J" www.soundcloud.com/3lau 33

'Everybody Falls In Love' by Scott & Nick featuring Darren Martyn is a bright and lively UK Garage track. It's a very vibrant take on a classic with high rhythmic synths, a bumpy beat and sweet vocals.

Scott Evans and Nick Hounslow, make up the hottest UKG producers on the scene; Scott & Nick. Bringing back Tantro Metro and Devonte’s hit, with a modern twist ‘Everybody Falls In Love’ is definitely one you get up to on the dancefloor.

Featuring vocals from Darren Martyn (My Girl ft Tinie Tempah & Never Wanna Say/Soundbwoy), it’s the perfect collaboration.

After already releasing remixes ‘Zara Larsson – Lush life’, ‘Years and Years – Desire’ and ‘Calvin Harris & Disciples – How Deep Is Your Love’; ‘Everyone Falls In Love’ is the first official single from the duo taken from their forthcoming EP. The talented duo has already seen support from 'DJ EZ' and 'The Wideboys' on Kiss, Cartier on Rinse and Ts7 on Kiss Fresh. Darren Martyn has penned records such as ‘M.O – Dance On My Own’ and ‘Tom Zanetti – You Want Me’, both supported on all national radio stations.

The alliance aligns perfectly for the UKG lovers. Scott & Nick featuring Darren Martyn is not just for this one smash but throughout the whole EP. Things are just warming up for the summer. www.soundcloud.com/scottandnickmusic 34

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'Kiss And Tell' by Kenny Paget Le Tour is a wonderfully soulful and colourful track. The funky rhythm gets you moving along with the simply delightful, smooth voice.

Kenny was born and raised in South East London, New Cross/Deptford where he learned to play bass guitar and songwrite. For the last few years he's been building up a following as a singer on the live music circuit, then, last year decided to release his debut selfwritten and produced first single 'Dance With Me' which was met with great response! Since then he has gone on to release 2 more singles 'Lose It' and the funky 'If I Ever Feel Better'. 'Kiss And Tell' is his fourth single and goes into more dance the house music roots and will be released on iTunes in June. __________________________________________

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'My Way EP' by Bonetti featuring Rescue Poetix has a chilled and vibrant sunshine vibe with beautiful texture in the productions and pretty vocals.

For our 40th release we’re stoked to have some funky, soulful and jacked up beats from Mallorca’s, Bonetti. With a steady flow of tracks coming out on a stack of labels, Bonetti is a busy producer but he never fails to deliver a solid groove.

We managed to sign 2 great funk laden tracks from the Spaniard, First up is the chord heavy ‘My Way’ featuring some lush vocals from Rescue Poetix. It’s a soulful exploration with lashings of summer and good vibes.

The second cut, ‘Tell Me Why’ is a piano driven funky bass affair that should have any summer chasing sun-junkie locked onto the tune with a smile on their dial and a bounce in their step.

Finally label boss Husky has stripped back a ‘BHM Deluxe Edit’ of Bonetti’s, ‘My Way’. Husky’s Edit has him dropping in his own drums and holding back on some parts to focus on a solid bass and vocal rhythm, something for the deeper house purveyors.

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'Alpha' by Daniel Wanrooy is high-octane fuel for the hottest parties this summer with a powerful energetic main section and beautiful melodic moments to catch a breather.

Daniel Wanrooy is on a roll, delivering a brand new trancer on our main imprint! Alpha’s melody will instantly get you hooked and, combined with its energizing rhythm, deserves a top spot in your playlist. www.danielwanrooy.com www.blackholerecordings.com/music/albums/daniel-wanrooy-alphaextended-mix 37

A strong, hardhitting trancer!

Very proud of UK's amazing Eurovision entry.

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The dark and deadly mood swings into action right from the start of Indecent Noise's 'Dolores' leading up to a fast-paced psychedelic energy.

Label boss Indecent Noise returns to Mental Asylum with a heavy hitting slive of tech trance for his latest offering.

Inspired by his love of a famous TV show from which you will find samples from within the track, "Dolores" doesn't pull any punches. This is hard hitting, heavy tech trance number with enough power and drive to blow a hole in the atmosphere. www.facebook.com/MentalAsylumRecords www.facebook.com/indecentnoise 39

'Balance' by The Him featuring Oktavian (Solo Suspex Remix) has an alluring male voice alongside an addictive bumpy track. I love the little textural elements with flutes and high synths.

The Him has done it again! Just when you think that the tropical / melodic house sound has finally reached its creative apex, they’re back again pushing boundaries with their new release. I honestly can’t think of a better artist right now who can combine all of the different elements of house music that they do without exhausting their sound.

“Balance” features some absolutely stellar piano chords alongside an exciting bass line and what sounds like a xylophone lead – all of which just grab you from the second you press play. That said, newcomer Oktavian absolutely steals the show with some wonderful vocals. I’m honestly not too familiar with most of The Him’s previous vocalists but somehow they just keep pulling stellar singers out of thin air and Oktavian is no different. www.soundcloud.com/wearesolosuspex 40

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Commencing with a hard-hitting force, 'Darkness' by TerraNation is a strong trance piece with a climactic middle-section. TerraNation explains his inspiration is fuelled by classic uplifting trance with a powerful bass and melody.

"In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present." This is a reflection of the darkness which he experienced in the previous month. The need to release that energy evoked the production as "music tells us what we feel."

The darkest realms of the psyche and the powerful bass has a resemblance to the cold strength of the mountains. In the natural elements, beams of hope and sunlight start to appear as does the atmospheric melody. www.awjrecordings.com 41

Great uplifting and fun sounds from Major K's 'Magic EP'.

El Futuro Recordings presents, Major K, or Kevin Major, a new Belgian artist delivering the single release Magic. Magic is a house and big room dance music oriented track using percussion, raving synths, soft rhodes and adding subtle tropical keys to complete the original track. A special mix of Josh Lasden is added to the release, not reworking the track but adding a wonderful intro, outro and break building a loungy atmosphere with strings, bizarre vocals cuts and sweet pads.

'Love The Future' by Josh Lasden & Synoptic has a beautifully serene state of mind.

The Love The Future EP is a first teaser of the album 10 Years El Futuro Recordings. Both tracks, made by Josh Lasden & Synoptic, are chill out, ambient and lounge oriented to guide you to a relaxed mood.

'10 Years El Futuro Recordings (mixed album)' by Josh Lasden has a wonderful variety of electronic music with a blend of chilled and melodic styles.

El Futuro Recordings started in 2007 and celebrates the 10th anniversary in 2017. This is a special mixed album of our label manager, Josh Lasden, making a selection of popular tracks on the label combined with new tracks. Find music from Hazem Beltagui, Nathan Coles, Nils Hess, Mátyás Blanckaert, Jodie Furtado alongside the new ones being, ‘Angels In Heaven’, ‘Meeting The Mermaids’ and ‘Love The Future’. A mixed adventure capturing 10 years ranging from lounge to deep house and future house. El Futuro Recordings is supported by Laurent Garnier, Armin van Buuren, Laidback Luke, Danny Howells, Roger Sanchez, Matt Darey, DJ Feel, Funk D’Void and many more artists worldwide. Music from the label is featured in documentaries worldwide such as Kenny Beleay’s Trial Bike South Africa and having the popular videoclip of Love At Breakfast featuring Miss Belgium 2011, Justine De Jonckheere, and actor Eric Kempeneers. Enjoy the adventure of 10 Years El Futuro Recordings.

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A deep, thought-provoking atmosphere ensues in Gai Barone's 'Lost In Music' leading to an exciting electro climax.

The Italian progressive master Gai Barone returns to Pure Progressive with another slab of succulent, meaty progressive.

Programmed at a sultry 124bpm ‘Lost in Music’ kicks off with one aim; to submerge the listener in it’s auditory waters. The arrangement takes a path through creeping filters, FM tones and (after a tense build) unleashes a beast of an arpeggiated, crushed lead. Sister Sledge would be proud. Majestic. www.facebook.com/gaibarone www.blackholerecordings.com/music/ albums/gai-barone-lost-in-music

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'Loved Up' by Kojo Rigault hosts a sweet and passionate voice which across a lively track. The music is a blend of electronic dance, urban pop and caribbean flavours.

Kojo himself was not interested in releasing Loved Up or any new music until SynLingerie entrepreneur Tony Ram stumbled upon the song and begged Kojo to release it. Kojo was born in Trinidad and started his singing career as a child in his hometown St. Anns. Together with his friends, they formed a boy band called New Creation and became an overnight sensation. After moving to London, Kojo worked as A&R scout for Craig David’s producer Mark Hill at his Stoosh Records imprint.

The remix of the song is a collaboration between Kojo and Dot Inc who are not like their production peers. Their approach is slightly different by bringing different genre’s as Caribbean Dancehall, electronic music and old “skool” Garage together. They already remixed names like Shakira, Sean Paul and David Guetta.

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MAURITIUS

Les Inkonus - Twa Se enn konsentre lamitie kinn melanz ar diferan sonorite pou amen enn ler fre dan zorey, ek enn saler dan leker.

Gagn bon pou ekute. Mersi Les Inkonus ! Mersi pou letan ki zot inn pase pou ekrir zot tex ek lamizik, aranz sak morso, pou ki zot vinn propoz nou enn album, ki vo lapenn ekute ek aste.

(Monn aste #Twa)

Gitaris - Olivier Frappier ek Patrice Arthur Basis - LoĂŻc Cupidon Pianis - Yann Payet Bater/Perkision - Jeremy Gungadoo et Dario Ramdeal

Enn bann zenn ki vinn koz lor bann tem kouma lamour, latirans, lamitie ek la fam a traver Mama. Dayer sa tit-la mo prefere, parski mo santi dan lavwa santer prinsipal enn vibrasion extra, li Premie dabor seki resorti se enn pe sant ar so leker ek li transmet enn larmoni ki ekziste lor zot bann lemosion for kan bann premie mo konpozision. Larmoni vokal, lamizik sone. kot sakenn ena so plas san deborde, ni eklate. Tou konpozan group-la Antouka sa album-la fer mwa voyaze, resorti kan zot zwe, nou tann zot tou. mo mari kontan kan mo tann tou sa Zot inison ritmik osi enn pwin for lor bann inflians ki Les Inkonus in reisi zot bann konpozision. Andeor tou sa melanze pou amenn enn prodwi laspe teknik-la, zot vinn sirtou expoz parey, enn idantite mizikal. Sel regre lazwa ki ena kan to partaz enn lamitie, seki mo pann ankor zwen zot lor enn ou mem pli profon enn fraternite live. Si dan istidio zot pe reisi avoy enn mizikal. Sa santiman-la mo resenti li bann vibrasion parey, mo dimann mwa lor tit Inkonus kot zot dekrir sak mam pou enn live kouma sa ete‌ zot group.

Mo invit Twa al ekut bann Inkonus...

Santer - Bernard Moonsamy, Lucas ena bon groove ladan!

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Les Inkonus - Twa It is a super dose of friendship coupled with loads of musical experiences which brings some fresh music to the ears and love to the heart. That is awesome music. Thank you Les Inkonus! Thank you for the time taken to produce this album, comprising of writing lyrics, composing music and their arrangement. This album is worth it: to listen and to buy.

Cupidon & Lionnel Cupidon Guitars - Olivier Frappier & Patrice Arthur Bass - LoĂŻc Cupidon Keyboard - Yann Payet Drums - Jeremy Gungadoo & Dario Ramdeal

The main themes are love, attraction, friendship and women, the latter well described in the song Mama. My bestie of this album as I have felt in the first notes the vibration and deep feeling First of all, what strikes me most; is the that they wanted to communicate. harmony that sounds throughout their creation. Starting with vocal and This album carries me through a musical harmony where each member musical journey with various styles and has his importance. While listening I influences. Les Inkonus have mastered can hear each one sounding. Rhythmic each part to blend into their main harmony is also a technique they musical identity. Only regret is that so master. Besides all those technical far I did not get a chance of a live show. terms, the essence of this group is If they are able to bring so much vibes rooted in the joy which is experienced through a studio recording, I am eager when a friendship bonds, or should I to discover how their live performance say, a brotherhood exists through the sounds like. love of music. They express this feeling through the track Inkonus where they I invite Twa (you) to discover the album of Les Inkonus... lotta groove inside! describe each member: Voices - Bernard Moonsamy, Lucas

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3rd June 2017, The Craft Village Equilibrium events.

(Forbach, Mauritius) plays hosts to this fckng serious techno event!

How did the idea for Equilibrium originate?

This killer night is presented by Secret Models Ltd founder Pratyush Initially we wanted to do Deniz, it was Nobeen as he celebrates his birthday already in the plan that he had to come in style. He is renowned for his this year. We didn't know where to put entrepreneurship in multiple him as we had to wait for other artists creative sectors, taking each project to confirm. The way I work is from above and beyond expectations. bottom to top, so December and then Every one of his events are innovative I work up and see which slot I'm going works of wonder, bringing successful to put him in. I was not sure I could do and hard-working international a solo show on him, I thought 'let me talent to the island. bring another guy.' We started looking for a second act, because usually when I can't honestly say that I know I do shows it has to have two or three Pratyush Nobeen very well. There is DJs minimum. Unless it’s a Ten Walls, no doubt that he is a really good Maceo Plex, Adam Beyer and then I can business & entertainments man with do a solo show. So, when he came into many accomplishments to his name the picture, we didn't know who to and is greatly respected across the bring with him and give the show an island. But, in terms of personality, equilibrium - a balance. Everybody people mainly see his fierce strength. said, 'if you're bringing Deniz, then you This can be perceived as perhaps need to bring a guy from Drumcode.' over-confidence, but when I speak to But I kept thinking it doesn't make him and hear his words on passion and sense to me. They would be the same, magic, I sense there are more layers there'd be no difference and who that people don't see in his character. would come first or second. That's why I understand and constantly I was becoming confused. Then I experience the huge, overwhelming thought and listened to my heart, I mental strength that is needed to be went back again to Teho. I remember successful. It does harden your I made Boris listen to him when he was exterior slightly and makes you put in Mauritius, and I made Deniz also up a certain guard to protect any harm listen to him. They were like, 'yeah this to that stance you've worked hard to guy is really good, you should book build. I'm curious to keep on him.' The biggest problem is that Teho witnessing his journey, and here he plays live and he plays melodic music. speaks with us further about the His music is just 48

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like Worakis, he's from the same agency as Worakis and Stephan Bodzin. So, it was really difficult to have a line up where you have his music style and Deniz was completely different on the spectrum. This was the challenge. Equilibrium is not just about the mental state of the whole body, it's also about balancing these two musics in the same genre, but in a different way of showcasing that in one night. They have a few things that are correlated then the melodic part.

We thought, maybe it's not going to work but people are really loving it actually. It looks like it's going to be sold out.

It would be easy to book an artist to come do a show, but it's becoming more and more difficult in Mauritius to sell shows. Everyone's doing shows, we need to do things that make people think 'WOW!' The wow-factor like when Boris and Stephan Bodzin came to Mauritius, and when David Guetta or Ten Walls apparently will come. It's becoming more of a challenge for us, we have to make people think. Else they will not come, give them a reason to come. If you don't give people a reason, then what’s the different between you doing a show and any of the others? We are trying to put on a show where I don't want 1 or 2 EQUILIBRIUM : A state of intellectual thousand people, I'm very limited on or emotional balance. A state of this one. This time balance between opposing forces or actions that is either static (as in a I'm trying to keep it to 600 which is body acted on by forces whose very difficult because I've never done resultant is zero) or dynamic (as in a a show under a thousand. This is the reversible chemical reaction when real magic of the show, keep this the rates of reaction in both calibre of maintaining quality. On the directions are equal). This is why for other side, I want people to enjoy, but this party, we have chosen two if it becomes too overcrowded, in this brilliant international acts: Deniz Bul context it's not going to work. The (FCKNG SERIOUS) from Frankfurt & magic of this show is to have the right Teho (LIVE) from France. number of people, not too less or too

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How do you balance the costs?

That's the biggest secret! This is the reason why we have to work on that, do more marketing and make it look like a big show. Basically, certain DJs are ok to jack down their prices, certain DJs are not. I do get some discount because I do great marketing for them and give them a good service etc. But you need to maintain a competitive price. If you're planning to make your price expensive then people will not come. For Bodzin, I had put it just 100 rupees more and people complained.

I was like, 'dude this is Stephan Bodzin, you'll never get this guy.' It took us a year, he was not going to come here until he saw that we'd booked Boris.

He spoke to Boris and said 'can he pull this off' and Boris said 'yeah, he will do it magically.' And this is it, we did the show.

This is how the business works, unfortunately. It's normal, if you jack up the price for sugar or potatoes and tomatoes in a market just one cent, ten cents or one rupee, people will just go bonkers. They would stop shopping and go another to buy the same thing for the same price. I understand that.

Even the season, I know in December, they will just buy anything because why? - It's December. It's what happened with Boris, people said 'you're crazy, why are you putting the show before the 13th of the month, the month's salary?' I said that this is where you go wrong, the reason why I put the show before is because they 50

just got the pay from November and they know that in two weeks they will get another and then in December they will get the end of the month's salary.

So, people will use the money in November at my party. It worked really well, and this is exactly what I'm going to do again in December, especially with the guy that is coming.

The Equilibrium series conveys a contrast of styles commencing with high octane German artist Deniz Bul and melodic French artist Teho. It all kicks off at 9pm until the wee hours of the morning at 6am, and if you're not done partying, the rave continues at Mystik Life Style Hotel (Mont Choisy).

What are the aims for the events series?

Smash every one and show them that we're the best! A guy that's doing a how just for the sake of money? No. The aim of the show is very different from any commercial show I've done. If you look at Bodzin or Boris, they were marketed in such a commercial way and there was no option. This also answers the question of how do you monetise this, return on investment given that the fees are expensive and tickets are cheap. That's why you need to market it so much to get the maximum people, else you would have to put the tickets at 10,000 rupees for 100 people. But you can't do that. It's simple mathematics. Keep it cheap and have bigger people, keep

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it expensive and have smaller people.

Easy. But, logically speaking, no one will buy a ticket for 10,000 bucks.

You're sure to sell 10 tickets for 1,000 rupees than 1 ticket for 10,000 rupees.

So, to get these 10 people, obviously you have to market it. That's more difficult when others here and there are doing shows for 500 bucks. So it becomes the same scenario like in Bollywood/Hollywood. Every Friday there's a major release of a movie, how much is a blockbuster hit 20/200/600 crores... Commercial success is what we all thrive for, but I don't want this to be the major aim of the show. Let's say this is a low budget movie with a high expectation of success. We want to keep it very cosy and familiar. It's one family, kind of party. I'm limiting it to exclusives. I just want to make sure that the people who are coming here, they will stay forever.

And they will be the crowd of my society.

Here is when I am reminded the Channel 4 'Robin Hood' system in where they have big crowd-pleasing programming to sustain and be able to put more work into their passions of niche projects. Pratyush has his big commercial shows which pull in huge numbers, thus being able to work on his more intimate events and sustain a certain level of respect and identity.

crowd, everybody is not on the same equilibria. If you do a show for 600 people, there will be more energy. I experienced that when I was with Boris on a boat with just 15/20/25 people.

The energy was so big that it felt like I just came over with 255 thousand people.

You're all passionate, getting closer enjoying it.

Exactly. You're together, more passionate about the thing and you're all under one roof. There's no separation, everybody is together and get's access to the VIP lounge.

Everything is going to be very cosy and calm. _________________________________ www.facebook.com/secretmodels www.facebook.com/ events/1699416763691737 www.equilibrium.rezobooking.com

One of the major aims of this is also to bring back the energy when we used to do parties in a very small format.

There was more vibe. The bigger the show, the less there is a vibe. There's so many people, it's not the same Interview by Ruby

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Reggae Sun Ska Festival Boardmasters 4 - 6 August 9 - 13 August Bordeaux, France Newquay, United Kingdom Ruhr Reggae Summer Lovefest Mulheim Open Flair Festival 3 - 5 August 4 - 6 August 9 - 13 August Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia Mulheim An Der Ruhr, Eschwege, Germany Germany NeoPop Electronic Sziget Festival Festival Airforce Festival 9 - 16 August 3 - 5 August 5 August budapest, Hungary Viana Do Castelo, Enschede, Netherlands Portugal Haldern Pop Festival Crazy Sexy Cool Magic 10 - 12 August Szene Openair Circus Festival Rees, Germany 3 - 5 August 5 August Lustenau, Austria Rotterdam, Netherlands Into The Factory 10 - 12 August Wacken Open Air Eastern Electrics Stora Vika, Sweden 3 - 5 August 5 August Wacken, Germany London, United Kingdom Lake Festival 10 - 12 August Weekend Festival Baltic Spektrum Unterpremstatten, 3 - 5 August 5 August Austria Parnu, Estonia Hamburg, Germany LeeFest Presents The Lollapalooza Electronic Family Neverland 3 - 6 August 5 - 6 August 10 - 12 August Chicago, United States Den Bosch, Netherlands Edenbridge, United Kingdom Summer Sound Festival Butterland 3 - 6 August 6 August Les Plages Rochefort, France Hamburg, Germany Electroniques 10 - 12 August Wilderness Festival Warenddorf LIVE Cannes, France 3 - 6 August Anastacia United Kingdom 6 August Moondance Festival Warendorf, Germany 10 - 12 August Osheaga Music And Arts Trogir, Croatia Festival Oyafestivalen Let It Roll Open Air 3 - 5 August Milovice, Czech Republic

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Utopia Island 10 - 12 August Moosburg An Der Isar, Germany Way Out West 10 - 12 August Gothenburg, Sweden Membrain Festival 10 - 13 August Sibenik, Croatia Taubertal Festival 10 - 13 August Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber, Germany Boomtown 10 - 13 August Winchester, United Kingdom Wilde Mohre Festival 10 - 13 August Drebkau, Germany Ypsigrock Festival 10 - 13 August Castelbuono, Italy Defected Croatia 10 - 15 August Tisno, Croatia Dreambeach Villaricos 10 - 15 August Villaricos, Spain Seesucht Festival 11 August Konstanz, Germany Ventnor International

Festival Amsterdam, Netherlands 11 August Ventnor, United Kingdom Sunfall 12 August DGTL Barcelona London, United Kingdom 11 - 12 August Barcelona, Spain M'Era Luna Festival 12 - 13 August Electrize Festival Hildesheim, Germany 11 - 12 August Erkelenz, Germany Summer Well Festival 12 - 13 Festival IleSoniq Buftea, Romania 11 - 12 August Montreal, Canada Oslo Jazzfestival 12 - 19 August Flow Festival Oslo, Norway 11 - 13 August Helsinki, Finland Rototom Sunsplash 12 - 19 August Paradigm Festival Benicassim, Spain 11 - 13 August Groningen, Netherlands Barrakud Croatia 14 - 17 August Blijdorp Festival Novalja, Croatia 12 August Rotterdam, Netherlands Chiemsee Summer 16 - 19 August Dance Valley Ubersee, Germany 12 August Spaarnwoude, Pukkelpop Netherlands 16 - 19 August hasselt, Belgium Dresden 12 August Vodafone Paredes De Dresden, Germany Coura 16 - 19 August Holi Festival Of Parades De Coura, Colours Karlsruhe Portugal 12 August Karlsruhe, Germany Pstereo 17 - 19 August Loveland Festival Trondheim, Norway 12 August 61

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Uprising Festival 25 - 26 August Bratislava, Slovakia

Virgin V Festival 19 - 20 August United Kingdom

New Horizons 25 - 26 August Nurburg, Germany

Sonus Festival 20 - 24 Festival Novalja, Croatia

Leeds Festival 25 - 27 August Leeds, United Kingdom

B.My.Lake 23 - 26 August Zamardi, Hungary

Reading Festival 25 - 27 August Reading, United Kingdom

Zurich Openair 23 - 26 August Zurich, Switzerland

Rock En Seine 25 - 27 August Paris, France

Creamfields 24 - 27 August Daresbury, United Kingdom

Electrique Baroque 26 August Ludwigsburg, Germany

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Ground Zero Festival 26 August Bussloo, Netherlands Holi Festival Of Colours Dortmund 26 August Dortmund, Germany Positiv Festival 26 August Marseille, France Wooferland 26 August Halfweg, Netherlands Mysterland 26 - 27 August Amsterdam, Netherlands SW4: South West Four 26 - 27 August London, United Kingdom House Of Common Festival 28 August London, United Kingdom Indie Music Fest 29 August - 2 September Baltar, Portugal Dimensions Festival 30 August - 3 September Pula, Croatia Indian Spirit Festival 30 August - 4 September Eldena, Germany

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Extreme Cake Makers www.channel4.com/programmes/extremecake-makers Katy Perry ft Migos - Bon Appétit www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH9ilfAZHOs French Montana ft Swae Lee - Unforgettable www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTFtOOh47oo Liam Payne ft Quavo - Strip That Down www.youtube.com/watch?v=13CdKgFiiXQ ONUKA - Vidlik www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy5hcamHOBA https://itunes.apple.com/ua/album/vidlikep/id1075954678?l=ru --www.soundcloud.com/onukaofficial Shy FX featuring Shingai - We Just Don't Care (DJ S.K.T Remix) www.amazon.com/dp/B072LXH25M --www.soundcloud.com/djskt 3LAU ft Yeah Boy - On My Mind www.awal.lnk.to/OnMyMind www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxhyzYz0PfI --www.soundcloud.com/3lau Scott & Nick ft Darren Martyn - Everybody Falls In Love www.soundcloud.com/scottandnickmusic/ scott-nick-feat-darren-martyn-everybodyfalls-in-love-radio-edit-master --www.facebook.com/ScottAndNickOfficial Kenny Paget Le Tour www.twitter.com/TourKenny

The Gourmet Cupcake Company www.gourmetcupcakes.co.uk Blackmale Beats www.soundcloud.com/blackmale-beats

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Bonetti (Ft Rescue Poetix & Husky Remix) My Way EP www.facebook.com/BobbinHeadMusic

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Daniel Wanrooy - Alpha www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynbEub1nrrU www.blackholerecordings.com/music/ albums/daniel-wanrooy-alpha-extendedmix www.blackhole.choons.at/alpha --www.danielwanrooy.com Marc Simz - Forbidden City (Casey Rasch Remix) www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H9Jv43wC7A www.itwt.choons.at/forbiddencity www.blackholerecordings.com/music/ albums/marc-simz-forbidden-city-caseyrasch-remix --www.facebook.com/caseyraschdj

Lucie Jones - Never Give Up On You www.youtube.com/watch?v= Fl1GYTg4GmA https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/nevergive-up-on-you-ep/id1221810590 --www.twitter.com/luciejones1 Indecent Noise - Dolores www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnPyqtEYHEk www.beatport.com/release/ dolores/2023836 --www.facebook.com/MentalAsylumRecords www.facebook.com/indecentnoise

www.facebook.com/officialmajorK Josh Lasden & Synoptic - Love The Future www.beatport.com/release/love-the-futureep/1951164 --www.facebook.com/joshlasdenandsynoptic Josh Lasden - 10 Years El Futuro Recordings (mixed album) www.mixcloud.com/JoshLasden/10-yearsel-futuro-recordings-mixed-album-minimixjosh-lasden www.junodownload.com/products/joshlasden-10-years-el-futuro/3357994-02 --www.facebook.com/elfuturorecordings.be Gai Barone - Lost In Music www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO8EetvDWT4 www.pure.choons.at/lostinmusic www.blackholerecordings.com/music/ albums/gai-barone-lost-in-music --www.facebook.com/gaibarone Kojo Rigault - Loved Up www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tny13QrRlrc https://open.spotify.com/ track/20eE9qHa3LQtdY9Xz5YPuZ --www.kojorigault.com www.facebook.com/Kojosound

The Him ft Oktavian - Balance (Solo Suspex Remix) www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT-5iM9izYA --www.soundcloud.com/wearesolosuspex

Les Inkonus - Twa www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsAlU587W14 https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/twa/ id1217042046 --www.facebook.com/lesinkonus

TerraNation - Darkness www.youtu.be/aHUGSH5ZLiY www.beatport.com/release/ darkness/2022461 --www.awjrecordings.com

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Major K - Magic EP www.beatport.com/release/magic/1994058 ---

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