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Audiation

"The kingdom of heaven resides within each and every one of us."

Audiation Magazine is a global monthly music publication which is free to read online and available for on demand print purchases. We feature all styles of music and various languages in the magazine, each piece is an expression of what our writers and featured artists wish to show. We do not have set rules and allow the words to come naturally with few edits. Articles are not constrained to simply music - we like to be broad in the way we express our passion and include a variety of topics including poetry, fashion and l i f e s t y l e . E a c h c h o s e n t o p i c w i l l r e fl e c t t h e t h o u g h t s o f t h e writer and revolve around music in some way. The m a g a z i n e i s f r e e t o r e a d a s w e u n d e r s t a n d t h e d i ffi c u l t y i n which creative individuals face when trying to go far, thus we want to help their talents reach as much of the world as possible. We have wonderful partners, Vinyl For A Cause bring together their favourite musicians with a percentage of proceeds going to charity, and, Right Chord Music who help to promote and develop interesting independent musicians. We wish to inspire minds, express creativity and radiate optimism to the world through music.

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"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 "Music is a material artwork of my dreams that inspires me to overcome difficulties of everyday life. I admire people who can make it!" Tamara, Brand Ambassador "You know you are a music addict when you get a natural high when you hear a tune you love!" Christina, Vice President "Music is my Truth. Techno is my Heart. Love the mediator that led to a connected, liberating, beautiful, surrender to my inner peace." Sharm, Staff Writer

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AWJ Recordings Bobbin Head Music DJ S.K.T IO Production Jukebox PR Kenja Records Leopolis Jazz Fest Media PR UK NexGen Music On The Rise Promotions Rae Stewart Refuge Recordings Relish PR Factory Rogers & Cowan Slime Recordings Space Promotions T8PES Ten Letter PR The Last InnHouse Thumbs Up Tiff Cornish

8 Shows Guide 10 Leopolis Jazz Fest 13 SMILE: T8PES 14 Tiff Cornish 20 Mythical Sound 22 The Music Was On 24 Peace & T8PES 26 Ibiza Live TV 28 T8PES 31 Note To Selfâ&#x20AC;¦ 32 Dare To Dream 34 #AudiationNation

T8PES photography by Matt Wilson T8PES, Glee Club photography by Matt Crockford

36 Ben Harper

The Netherlands first rehearsal 2019 photography by Thomas Hanses

38 Rae Stewart

The Last InnHouse, Durham, March 2019 photography by David Wala

42 New Music

Icons & graphics by kues1 Onlyyouqj Kjpargeter Alekksall fwstudio freepik.com

35 SMILE: Rae Stewart

40 << 60 Events Guide Additional Languages: 36 French

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Hi Guys & Dolls... Our cover sports an oldschool theme with a black & white shot of artist T8PES and his inspirational message. The back cover shares this theme, mimicking the dark grey studio walls. This month we launched #AudiationNation, the bi-weekly collaborative playlist which allows you to share your favourite songs of the moment. Get involved with this feature on our Facebook page every second & fourth Saturday of the month. As a great highlight each year, which we always look forward to, we checked out this year’s Eurovision Song Contest… We congratulate The Netherlands and Duncan Laurence for a passionate winning performance! In this issue: ‘Let Us Dance’ by Drea Pizziconi is our SMILE song with a great sense of female empowerment. We give you the lowdown on one of Europe’s best-loved Jazz festivals Leopolis Jazz Fest - in Ukraine this June with acts including Adrien Brandeis, Diana Krall, Bobby McFerrin, Lisa Stansfield and more. Aah Melbourne… Sharm discovers the street art, culture and musical world of this wondrous city. She meets female DJ Tiff Cornish, talking about her love of various genres and simple ambition to create an enjoyable atmosphere when playing out. Turn up the mythical sounds, I get my hands on the Swipe Unicorn Shaped Speaker and tell you why it’s a must-have for summer. The music was ON. Cessle heads to Music On festival and gives us the highlights of the incredible event which was still felt right through the body a week later! Get a slice of the Ibiza lifestyle. I find out about Ibiza Live TV, the perfect companion to guide you around the iconic island and keep you upto-date with the local events. Do it because you love it. I chat with the inspirational mind of T8PES, a truly humble artist just doing what he loves and making a positive impact on the world through music. Steve shares his reflections with us, finding himself together with the loving memory of Josh Butler’s ‘Ocean’ song. Dare to dream with our highlights of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Find out about Ben Harper’s upcoming concert in Mauritius which is set to be a spectacular night of soul music. Be you, never change. I grab a moment with singer Rae Stewart as she rises in the urban music scene and tells us of her journey so far. We've got your events guide, show listings and music from The Last InnHouse, Aaron Static, Vina Rose, DSHunt, MITAD, Misc Mood and more.

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She is a warrior Ladies, let us dance We whisper to the wind and manifest our reality. Time to exhale, release We can do anything

Drea Pizziconi - Let Us Dance

SHOWS London timezone Radio | Podcast

Monday 10am Clara 10am Neev 2pm Danny 6pm Relive

Amfo | Variety - BBC Radio 1 | Variety - KISS FM UK Blaze | House, UK Garage & Club Classics - Flex FM The Madness | Dance - One World Radio

Wednesday 10am Clara 10am Neev 2pm Danny 6pm Relive

Amfo | Variety - BBC Radio 1 | Variety - KISS FM UK Blaze | House, UK Garage & Club Classics - Flex FM The Madness | Dance - One World Radio

Global Warm Up | House & Dance

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Saturday 11am The Weekend with Adam K & Nervo | Dance - One World Radio 6pm The Music Box | House - D3EP 6pm DJ Queen E | Urban - Ontop FM 8pm Saturday Night Kiss with Steve Smart | Club - KISS FM UK 10pm Capital Weekender with Ministry Of Sound | Club - Capital FM 11pm Saturday Night Kiss Fresh with DJ S.K.T | House, Techno & Bass - KISS FRESH

Sunday 11am Sunday Recharge | Dance - One World Radio

LEOPOLIS JAZZ FEST Priceless summer daysâ&#x20AC;Ś 26 - 30 June sees a great celebration for Jazz music in Lviv, Ukraine. Leopolis Jazz Fest is a brilliant 5 day showcase of the genre with live performances, workshops, jazz-themed film screenings, street music acts, a fairground and more. With over 100,000 international visitors each year, the annual event is famed as one of the best jazz festivals in Europe. LEOPOLIS JAZZ FEST 26 - 29 JUNE 2019 LVIV, UKRAINE This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival has a jam-packed programme with tremendous artists across three stages: the Eddie Rosner stage, Rynok Square and Pototsky Palace yard. Acts will include Peter Cincotti, Adrien Brandeis Quintet, Claudia Campagnol, Month of Sundays, Pokaz Trio and LosSamos. Street music artists will also get the chance to shine, with open-air auditions prior to the event, concerts will present the best local talent as chosen by the public. Two large picnic areas allow guests to watch performances on LED screens and enjoy interactive areas, carnival rides, food courts, souvenir stalls and further entertainment. Movie screenings will also present collections from Leonid Goldshtein, an icon of the Ukrainian Jazz movement. And, if that were not enough, the cool double-decker #Borjomibus gives its top deck to performers as it takes a tour of Lviv. 10

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EDDIE ROSNER STAGE Adrien Brandeis – a young, award winning French pianist and composer, winner of the LetterOne “Rising Stars” Jazz Award – will be the first to perform on the Eddie Rosner stage, followed by three-time Grammy Award winners Snarky Puppy, one of the most longawaited bands at the festival, made up of modern fusion and funk jazz musicians.

Jazz legend Kenny Barron will also be visiting Ukraine for the first time. This American composer, arranger and “the most lyric pianist of our time” will come to Lviv accompanied by his quintette.

Etienne Mbappe & the Prophets will also perform on the festival’s main stage. This famous Cameroonian bass player and composer already performed on the fest stage in 2012 as a member of John McLaughlin’s 4th A performance from Bobby McFerrin – one of the world’s best known vocal Dimension. improvisers, who transforms his voice into a music instrument – and his Gimme5 (circlesongs) program is expected to be exceptional and breathtaking. The concert hall in B. Khmelnytskyi Park will be adapted for an impromptu choir consisting of about 80 people, including the Lviv National Music Academy Student Choir, acapella groups ManSound and United People, Jamala, LAUD, Laura Marti, Kristina Marti, Olya Chernyshova, Liza Bairak and A performance by Diana Krall – a famous Uliana Holinei. Canadian singer and pianist – her first in Ukraine, is sure to create a stir among Pianist, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist attendees. Diana will perform with and composer Jon Cleary and his band world-famous musicians Joe Lovano, The Absolute Monster Gentlemen will one of the world’s best saxophonists; also perform on the Eddie Rosner stage. Marc Ribot, a uniquely skilled guitarist His music clearly reflects the influence who makes plays music from a range of of funk, R&B, soul, gospel, Afro-Cuban genres – from free jazz to rock; Robert rhythms and, of course, the New Orleans Hurst, a world-class double bass player school of piano-playing. and 7-time Grammy Award winner; and Karriem Riggins, a celebrated jazz World-famous pianist, composer and 22-time Grammy Award winner Chick drummer. 11

Corea will perform with the Spanish Heart Band project, which includes a bright mixture of fusion-jazz and traditional Latin music. The name itself is a throw-back to the legendary album My Spanish Heart from 1976. The performance will be accompanied by a flamenco dancer.

soul and pop music for over 30 years. Her first success came in the ‘80s when the song “Big Thing” climbed to #11 in the UK charts and hit the top-10 dance charts in America. Lisa Stansfield has received many awards, including Brit Awards, Ivor Novello Awards and Billboard Music Awards.

American singer and pianist Peter Cincotti will perform on the last day of the festival. At the age of 18, Cincotti became the youngest musician ever to reach #1 on the Billboard jazz chart. Since then, Cincotti has performed in the world’s most prestigious concert halls, from New York’s Carnegie Hall to L'Olympia in Paris.

STAGES ON RYNOK SQUARE AND IN THE POTOTSKY PALACE YARD Guests and residents of Lviv will enjoy two free stages in the downtown area – on Rynok Square and in the Pototsky Palace yard. Top music bands and groups from Austria, Denmark, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Germany, Turkey, Hungary, France and Switzerland are due to perform there. Most of the performances will be traditionally sponsored by embassies and institutes.

CONSTITUTION DAY On June 28, Ukraine’s Constitution Day, a concert featuring celebrated Ukrainian musicians will be held for festival attendees. In 2019, N , SkhidSide and Dennis Adu’s big-band with the exclusive “Jazzy DeLuxe” show will perform on the Rynok Square Stage.

Everybody Jazz in Lviv! www.leopolisjazz.com

Our special guest at the festival is one of the Britain’s most famous singers – Lisa Stansfield. She has been combining 12

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"Seeing other people shine. Nature. Animals & Wildlife. Children playing and dancing with not even a smidgen of self consciousness. Great art." T8PES

THINGS THAT MAKE ME

SMILE.

AAH MELBOURNE. HOME TO STREET ART AND GIFTED DJ’S... Melbourne, Australia’s second largest city is home to beautiful architecture, wondrous street art and the yummiest foodies. In Melbourne you’ll find rich culture and hidden gems waiting to be discovered by the adventurous and curious. The city touts itself as a world leader in coffee and café culture. Coffee snobs? Rightfully so! Though, warmly, a socially accommodating, welcoming and super friendly city with soul - one that had been on my radar since arriving in Australia in 2017. It took two years before I ticked it off my bucket list. It was indeed a colourful experience on every level. Before arriving in Australia I connected with a wellknown Melbourne-based DJ, Joey Sarantis, who invited me to a private party he was playing at. Naturally I accepted the experience of mixing with the locals and meeting Joey. It was that night that I met the beautiful Tiff Cornish, a uniquely talented female DJ who’s making huge waves in the Australian scene. I was drawn to her presence and music as she rocked the decks that night. This lovely lady is going places...

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Tiff Cornish

2017 and 2018. Hosting her own show on London’s popular Hoxton Radio, where she curated live playlists and successful industry Ladies, gentlemen, boys and girls, interviewed professionals! And most recently, upon meet Tiff Cornish. her return to down under, Tiff is and hosting ‘Our Aussie DJ, Tiff Cornish has been producing lighting up dance floors with her love Patchwork’, a weekly show on KISS FM. for techno, house, tech-house and disco since 2013. Bringing her glittery Fresh back from London where she mixes out as a support act for the likes studied music production & sound of Hot Dub Time Machine, Motez, engineering at Point Blank, honing her SAFIA, Marshmello(US) and Hayden skills and experimenting with her unique style, it’s exciting to see what James. 2019 holds and what music Tiff Cornish Playing regularly around Melbourne’s has up her creative sleeve. notorious night (or day) spots, venturing out to festivals such as Beyond The Valley and even heading overseas to London-based venues such as DJ Mag’s Work Bar. It is safe to say Cornish is one to watch out for, where ever in the world you may be!

How did it all start for you? Music has always been a huge part of my life.

Dabbling in singing, clarinet and piano from a young age, the magic of sound 2018 brought Cornish career has always captured my interest and highlights; winning a competition for heart. both Deep House Amsterdam & Magnetic Magazine as the featured When I was 18 I started going to nightclubs and, one evening, I saw a artist and guest mix for the month. female DJ playing some amazing house. Tiff gained huge exposure on social She made me stop and really listen to media platforms worldwide and dance music. I was totally captivated by appeared alongside top artists; it was the sound and feeling. Hooked on this a huge tick on the bucket list. However music and the adrenalin, I knew I wanted nothing compared to 2019 where Tiff to be that girl one day making others Cornish’s tech-house track “You Get feel the way I did. And from there I just Me” was released on the very popular went for it. Club Sweat label and almost instantly spun on popular Triple J – Friday Night What do you love playing the most? Shuffle! To be honest I hate sticking to a single No stranger to the limelight, Tiff genre! Cornish has also had her fair share of radio time, spinning on Bondi Radio in I love playing everything from tribal 16

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house, tech house, melodic techno & on split” between the many unique events the rare occasion a 90s hip-hop tune. I and experiences that lie within the night love throwing down a really random and sunny days. track in the middle of my set! Favourite Colour? Favourite Food? Hmmm pink…. and black. Rice! I am completely obsessed with rice. What single night out has been the most memorable for you? As a DJ As an Who’s your muse in the music world? attendee? My muse is constantly changing!

I would say my most memorable night out would have to be my first big main At the moment I am really drawn to room performance. artists like Tourist, Hayden James, KiNK, Freya Ridings, Lane 8 and George Somehow my 3 best friends seemed to Fitzgerald. completely take over the stage and the dance floor. One had hold of the smoke machine control, the other somehow found a ladder and was climbing up it on stage. And the third was right up the “I want it to sound like front of the dance floor on someone’s the Dalai Lama singing shoulders just screaming like a maniac on top of a mountain 25 in front of the decks. miles away.” I have never felt so much love and joy ! John Lennon What are your future plans for your music career? I am hoping to play a few more sets How would you describe the dance around the world and really work on scene in Melbourne? releasing some new tracks with my own vocals. Melbourne has to be one of the best places in the world for a party and coffee What is your advice to emerging talent the next day… and, how they can set aside any fears and pursue their dreams with courage? From the underground artists, the international superstars and Playing music is all about having fun and undeniably talented locals, the hardest creating the most enjoyable part of every weekend or weeknight is atmosphere. I think people (myself trying to choose or, as I like to, “party included) from time to time put so much 18

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pressure on a certain kind of set and sound… we forget why we all started spinning records, going out with our mates and working that extra shift to pay for that ticket to see that DJ. To have fun and enjoy life!

influenced you the most? I aspire to be the best version of myself. My musical family and friends would have to be my biggest influences.

The only fear you should have is: if you Any parting thoughts for emerging don’t at least try you will miss out. artists? Things aren’t always going to be easy, however, set some goals and keep pursuing your dreams. Oh and one big one – surround yourself with good people along the way because they make the ride worthwhile. Favourite holiday destination?

Courage over comfort. __________________________________ Latest release 'You Get Me' is out now! www.instagram.com/tiffycornish www.soundcloud.com/tiffycornish

El Nido, Phillapines. No wait, Vietnam. No – Tel Aviv, Israel... Nope it cant be done, I cant choose just one! What are the things that bug you about the DJ scene? That free earplugs aren’t provided in venues for punters and DJs! Name one track that never gets old for you no matter how many times you hear it? Ease On Down The Road If you could get eternally stuck in one year's music scene, which year would that be? 90s rave scene baby. Who do you aspire to and who

Sharm

Mythical Sound Explore a fairytale world of enchantment and mystical wonders… We’re smitten by the delight and charm of our new audio friend - the Swipe Unicorn Shaped Speaker from ThumbsUp. This cute creature combines music enjoyment with playful imagination, perfect for the leisurely sunshine days. With a portable size and ease of use through Bluetooth, the speaker delivers a powerful 3W sound with a 10 metre radius. It also has the ability to make and receive calls with a built-in microphone. The magical speaker is a fun little item with good sound quality, clear verbal and flashing light signals (including on/off speech, flashing blue light when playing and interchanging blue & red lights when device disconnects), and handy buttons to play/pause or skip to previous/next track. The speaker offers up to 2 hours of play time and comes with a micro USB charging cable. It is small and lightweight to pop in your handbag, with a sturdy and durable structure for the outdoors. Fun, fashionable and designed for modern day living. The Swipe Unicorn Shaped Speaker injects innovation into our power-hungry and hectic lifestyles, bringing both practicality and surprise to the everyday. Because of its super portable and compact size this speaker is ideal to throw in your handbag or rucksack for those music emergencies or as the hot weather strikes for any upcoming picnic, BBQ or camping plans. With a majestic exterior, what’s not to love! Fantastically cute with its vibrant pink, purple and yellow fur, mane and flowing locks this gorgeous unicorn makes a great gift idea for all ages and any unicorn obsessive at heart. The Swipe Unicorn Shaped Speaker is available to buy online for £19.99 from ThumbsUp. www.thumbsup.com/collections/gifts-for-her/products/ unicorn-shaped-speaker 20

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THE MUSIC WAS ON There are a few things in life that, historically, the Dutch are either just the best at or sit in that same bracket with just a few. Football, windmills, cannabis and festivals. Now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m no stranger to a festival in Holland, as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been to a few, but Music On Festival was something else. The music was most definitely on and those that were there to hear it could feel it right through their bodies a week later. Sweated out T-Shirts, battered bodies and blistered feet was the look and feeling that predominately all had succumbed to, because Marco Carola and the team behind the project had the music on and it was bumping. From the outlook alone, just scoping a view of the line-up of artists that were set to play was enough to make your mouth salivate: Jamie Jones, The Martinez Brothers, Apollonia, Paco Osuna, Loco Dice, Steve Lawler and the rest. Seeing names like this and knowing that this was taking place in the capital of the Netherlands was enough to tickle me and get me excited, but being there in full action was a different feeling within itself as the Dutch really do know how to put together a party, as does the Music On team. The Ibiza nights speak for themselves. Music On Festival was set over 2 days in early May and situated at Havenpark just a mere 20 minutes from the city centre and the venue truly was a masterpiece. My MO experience was only to last just for the 1st day, the Saturday, and it was truly enough. It was so good it had me contemplating cancelling my flight and rebooking just so I could attend the Sunday, but the responsible grown up inside

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of me won that battle. 1 big field with 2 stages. The main stage came with that familiar circus tent look from the outside whilst the inside holds the sounds brilliantly and the 2nd stage was the highly memorable greenhouse stage which is kind of synonymous with festivals in the ‘Dam. Both stages had indoor layers of wooden flooring and, I kid you not, this had an amazing effect. I can do nothing but smile whilst drawback memories of losing my sh*t to Apollonia in the greenhouse and feeling the floor just bounce beneath me, and those around me, as we simultaneously stomped the life out of things. Whilst top acts like Jesse Calosso & Marco Farone were there to warm things up in the heat of the afternoon, the whole entire festival was buzzing. Whether it be from alcohol, natural excitement or whatever, the whole entire grounds were buzzing, and rightly so, because riddim after riddim was being dropped across both stages. I stood there in the greenhouse with eyes locked to the front as the French trio of Dyed Soundorom, Dan Ghenacia & Shonky aka Apollonia dug deep into the record bags and played some of the best music I had ever heard in my life. As the evening begun to wear on, it just got better and better. Over in the main stage Paco Osuna had turned himself into the musical version of Bruce Lee and was kung fu kicking the sh*t out the sound system causing every raver in sight to dig deep and brandish new festival dance moves getting lost in the vibe. Things seemed to take a turn at one point and you could literally feel the levels step up a notch when Paco decided to drop Adam Beyer’s 2018 smash ‘Your Mind’. A set by either The Martinez Brother or Marco Carola was inevitably gonna be top class, but The Martinez Brother b2b with Marco Carola was just next level. This was different planet stuff. When a set of DJ’s can make you dance your bits off and, like it to a track that you would normally hear, and say ‘Its home time now’ then you know you the music was incredible. It’s that feeling of enjoying something that you know you shouldn’t really like. And for that reason alone, I shall be going back next year. Roll on Music On Festival 2020! www.facebook.com/musiconofficial

Cessle

Photography by Matt Wilson

Life is a journey. The journey IS the reward. Too many people spend too much time looking outward for fulfilment. We only need look inward. The kingdom of heaven resides within each and every one of us, we just have to unearth it. When we do look outward, we should be looking at how we can enrich other people and positively impact their lives. My focus over the last few years has been on emotional intelligence which is not easy to develop. If we were taught this stuff from a young age then perhaps we wouldn't have to go through so much of the trauma that life throws up. - T8PES

Legendary clubbing memories, white sandy beaches, picturesque Mediterranean sceneries and scorching hot summers - we’d all like a slice of the iconic Ibiza lifestyle. Ibiza Live TV is your sidekick when visiting the island, highlighting the best activities and events around. The channel delivers up-to-date local and international viewing including music and wellbeing shows, guides to tourist hotspots and information on what’s going on in the island. “It’s a very exciting time for our business, we’re growing faster than anticipated, breaking new ground, going to new areas. Our approach to the channel is focused on good quality content that also transitions to the mobile space where brands and content creators can extend their reach into a new space whilst providing value to the hotels. We have some very exciting new projects to release in 2019 so watch this space.” Brett Taylor, CEO

This influential media platform is a gem for getting your brand out there to the European tourists visiting Ibiza. In the last year, Ibiza Live TV became the largest digital screen network in the Balearics, generating over 1.3 million advertising impacts on tourists. The network is also branching into radio space in partnership with Playa Sol Radio. Their focus is on helping local business and tourism to sustain Ibiza’s positive market. With the success of the channel across more than 100 hotels in Ibiza, Barcelona Live TV is also being launched to deliver the same great service in the vibrant European city. The focus at Ibiza Live TV is always on streaming great quality content while cocreating unique new shows such as The Ibiza Vibe, which showcases the best of Ibiza products and provides them with a platform to connect people with their products. Next to that, the channel plays a variety of well produced programmes focused on the tourists, music and clubs that make the White Isle such a globally renewed location. Content touches on a range of subjects from health to wellness, fitness to interviews, DJ sets, music features and content from industry leading partners such as DJ Mag UK, DJ Mag Spain, Essential Ibiza and many more. This is set to be an exciting year ahead for the company as it expands its reach with new mediums and continues to develop the Ibiza Live TV identity. You can find out more from them at International Music Summit 2019 in Ibiza. www.ibizalive.tv

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I can see your spirit in the sky

When northern lights are dancing Show me the light...

KEiiNO - Spirit In The Sky

The extraordinary vocal talent from Birmingham, UK, not only inspires us musically but also with his warm heart. ‘Flashback’ to 2018 when we first discovered the wonder of T8PES with this debut single. Feel a huge burst of positivity and motivation as you press play, and you’re taken back to the 90s rave. T8PES is not just a man, T8PES is a movement - the impossible dream that was somehow realised, the anomaly amongst the standards, the light shining despite the dark clouds, the thing that shouldn’t exist but does. The sound of T8PES is a melange of optimism for life together with nostalgic inspiration. His lively flows sit atop fun garage-style beats with a bright energy in the air. With the release of his debut album, we caught up with T8PES to chat about life and music… Tell us about yourself and how you got into music? I'm Jimmy Davis, the brains (and braun) behind T8PES. I'm an Alternative Electronic Indie Hip Hop artist hailing from the UK's 2nd city Birmingham. I'm 37 years old, been around the music industry block and back again but still learning and devoting myself to the craft every day. I had this exciting interest in music at junior school when I would be regularly invited up to the front of the class to perform as the 'human jukebox', but I got into music 28

properly aged 12 when I started learning to play drums. I then started singing in a band at secondary school because vocalists looked like they got more attention than drummers.. HA! After leaving school, my music interests turned to raves and DJ culture. We'd come back from raves and use cassette tape decks to 'cut' and mix between two rave tapes and essentially mix tracks, although it probably sounded horrific! I then bought some decks and learnt to mix, entered my first competition and won a residency at a bar which lasted all of 2 gigs. After losing a couple of years of my life to drug addiction, homelessness and other dark things I eventually got my act together and went to college to study music production. Since then I've been making music and writing songs. Your songs always have strong messages on life and also have an old school vibe. Can you tell us more about your musical style, aims and influences? I've always had quite an eclectic sound because I'm influenced by so many different artists and genres, so the musical style can be somewhat difficult to describe and pin down. The whole vibe of this debut T8PES project has been centred around old skool rave, garage and jungle with added elements of modern Hip Hop and Grime. My aim is to create a slightly different sound for each project as each is almost a concept album in terms of how it relates to the title, or symbol used for the title should I say. The influences are so wide and varied, but to give you an idea, they go from The Prodigy to Fleetwood Mac to

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Photography by Matt Crockford

Oasis to Kanye West to The Streets to Elbow to Justin Bieber's last album. The planet needs our care and attention. Please consider your actions as a Tell us a little about the album? steward of this planet and start thinking about what we can do to lessen the The album was inspired by a nostalgia- destructive effects we're currently driven vision I had to capture the feeling inflicting on this beautiful world. of rave culture back in the day and blend it with my other musical influences. In T8PES is you. T8PES is me. T8PES was terms of content some of it was there when you didn't even realise you reminiscing, some recalling stories of were. misspent youth, love and heartbreak, social commentary, and a strong core Namaste. of positivity and good energy. __________________________________ What are your tips & advice to aspiring Debut album '<<' is out now! artists? www.facebook.com/t8pes Be authentic and stay true to who you www.t8pes.com are. Be professional. Be prepared to work harder than you ever have for little or no reward. Be prepared for rejection, criticism and to have your dreams trampled on. Most of all, enjoy it. Do it because you love it, not because you love the idea of the lifestyle it may bring. The future for T8PES? Also, are will we see any of your tracks released on cassette (Tapes of T8PES)? I'm just about to start work on the next project as this one is about to drop. I have a number of collabs lined up for this year with some interesting artists along with another 1 or 2 single releases from the album and remixes. Plenty of playing live this year hopefully. And yes this album is being produced on cassette tapes as we speak which is highly exciting. Any last words? 30

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Note to Self... Inspired by Josh Butler - Ocean (2012 Studio Version) I am back I have been lost Well... I guess so Would you mind chatting for a while You know... it has been hard Knowing that I was losing ground I can't relate how it happened; nor when it started I just realised it... When listening to that song Seemed like a loving memory My heart was pounding with sorrow As I knew that I was so afar I thought I would have always been nearer to me But seems changing times got me Changed me... I was lost... but music found me

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Dare To Dream Good evening Europe! Tel Aviv, Israel, hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 with the inspiring slogan: Dare To Dream. This theme represents the importance of inclusion, diversity and union.

imparted motivation and female empowerment with her intense performance of ‘Proud’.

Zala Kralj & Gašper Šantl represented Slovenia with the soft, contemporary song ’Sebi’. When your mind is full of thoughts, you can listen to my heartbeat. Their unusual yet beautiful act showed us an intimate moment between two Michela opened the show, representing lovers, as if they were the only people Malta, with the upbeat and catchy EDM/ in the room. club track ‘Chameleon’. The colourful backdrops and a dirty drop definitely Hosts, Israel, came ‘Home’ with Kobi got the party started. Marimi’s beautiful operatic voice together with lovely harmonies. I feel Jonida Maliqi delivered a stunning the sun upon my skin. This momentous performance for Albania with ‘Ktheju performance highlighted the proud tokës’. Great passion and fire was feelings of the country. exuded in her compelling vocal range. Goosebumps! KEiiNO represented Norway with the trendy, uplifting dance song ‘Spirit In Have no fear, the power lies in you. The Sky’. The big feelgood energy was North Macedonia’s Tamara Todevksa 32

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paired by a fantastic blend of three diverse voices. A trio of voices which somehow clash against each other yet work perfectly together. A song of freedom and love. This was, by far, the most Eurovision-esque song. Hatari sliced through the pop vibes with the full, harsh screamo song ‘Hatrið mun sigra’ for Iceland. Just treacherous illusion. The punk attitude was thrilling together with the electronic dance track. Mahmood represented Italy with the nonchalant verses and flavourful highs of ‘Soldi’. Betrayal is a bullet to the chest. This killer track questions sincerity and the real value of money. Nevena Božović’s stunning voice shone brightly with ‘Kruna’ as she represented Serbia. The thoughts on a pure love come to a climax with a powerful and dramatic chorus. Kate Miller-Heidke took us into a fairytale world with ‘Zero Gravity’ for Australia. With exquisite high notes, a little yodelling and a theatrical performance, the sugary pop song was a wonder to the senses.

Chingiz gave us the cool, modern dance song ‘Truth’ for Azerbaijan. Luca Hänni represented Switzerland with the lively and raunchy dance song ‘She Got Me’. Miki represented Spain, and closed the competition portion of the show, with the colourful and charismatic ‘La Venda’. The blindfold fell already and only joy remained. A fun, spirited energy comes together with brilliant motivational words of self-love. The interlude presented a wonderful celebration of the contest with some great interpretations of memorable Eurovision songs. Madonna performed on the night with the chilled reggae vibes of her new song ‘Future’ with Quavo. She also delivered a wonderful quote, “Let's never underestimate the power of music to bring people together.” The Idan Raichel Project also performed with ‘Boee’, a beautifully Intriguing and cultural song infused with modern dance. The time finally came to see the results. My favourites were amongst Norway with the addictive energy and unique vocal blend, Slovenia with the delicate portrayal of love, and Spain with a burst of bright fun. We were teased with a slow reveal of each result and were unsure until the very last suspenseful moment. And the winner… Duncan Laurence and The Netherlands! His sweet charm warmed our hearts and we were united in singing the chorus together with him. Congratulations! Gefeliciteerd!

The contest also comprised of many perfectly good English pop/dance songs which would sit well in the UK charts at any given time. Tamta gave us the sexy and energetic ‘Replay’ for Cyprus. Duncan Laurence’s moving song of love and heartache ‘Arcade’ allowed an impressive vocal range to shine for The Netherlands. Michael Rice represented the UK with the nice pop www.eurovision.tv performance of ‘Bigger Than Us’. Photography by Thomas Hanses

JUNE PLAYLIST Jared James Nichols - Get Down Paytra - ToTo Saving Abel - Hell of a Ride Colin James - Freedom Dodeca - Pretty Picture Many Mountains - Southern Kin Marley Wildthing - All I Am Take Me To Paisley - Broaden Your Horizon Lisa Brigantino - Cookies & Whiskey Ethereal - Aftertaste Bobby McFerrin - Don’t Worry Be Happy The Last Innhouse - Open Road Lizi & Ezra Bailey - I Like You Too Reatha Pitman - Room For Both Of Us Morrigan Raine - Running Water Gracious Me - Warrior Chantmagick - Down The Rabbit Hole Audrey Hepburn - Moon River Puddle of Mudd - Control Limp Bizkit - Take A Look Around Rae Stewart - Be Down

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THINGS THAT MAKE ME

SMILE.

BEN HARPER... In Concert On 8 June 2019, Mauritius welcomes the famous American artist Ben Harper for a special performance. The Trianon Convention Centre, in Plaines Wilhems, will host this spectacular show for an evening of enjoyment from 8pm.

En Concert Pour ceux qui se poseraient encore la question « Qui est donc ce fameux Ben Harper ? » Eh bien, la réponse est simple. Il vous suffit d’écouter les titres de deux de ses 14 albums « Diamonds on the Inside » et « Give Till It’s Gone » et vous saurez d’emblée de quel trempe il est fait. L’auteur-compositeur et multi-instrumentiste, combine à lui seul : pureté, authenticité et générosité qui sont la marque des plus grands. Artiste complet, d’un éclectisme rare, la magie qui se dégage de sa musique ne s’estompe pas avec le temps.

Mauritian artist Hans Nayna will open the show with his lovely rustic blues charm. Having found a love for music and the guitar at age 21, Hans Nayna has rapidly risen in the industry being a finalist in Réunion’s ‘Run Star’ talent competition, winning Mayotte’s ‘Grand Casting de l’océan Indien’ competition, and releasing the successful debut Outre Ben Harper, un autre artiste album ‘Music For The Soul’. d’exception foulera les planches du Trianon Convention Centre le 8 juin Singer/songwriter and multi- prochain : il s’agit de Hans Nayna. Notre instrumentalist Ben Harper is the highly talentueux bluesman local, assurera la anticipated main act of the night. His première partie du concert. Hans est un delightful soulful voice, with styles of auteur-compositeur-interprète folk and reggae, impart warm and Mauricien qui s’est fait connaître lors de relaxing feelings which are perfect for sa participation à l’émission Run Star à the island of sunshine. Having started la Réunion et qui s’est vu en 2016, playing the guitar as a child, Ben Harper propulsé au-devant de la scène avec has a rich music background with many son titre « Mo lam » extrait de son accolades to his name including three album « Music for the soul ». Grammy awards, Rolling Stone’s ’Artist of the Year’ in 2003, and Blues Music Alors avis aux inte'resse's il s’agit d’un Award’s ‘Song of The Year’ in 2019. e've'nement a` ne manquer sous aucun pre'texte! This will be a lovely union of soul music lovers in Mauritius with two superb artists to dazzle the ears!

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Rae Stewart

inspires your songs?

I speak about my life and other people’s The versatile urban singer from experiences but I also just make stuff Manchester, UK, first came to our up, even if I ain't been through it. attention in 2018 with her debut single ‘Be Down’ and EP ‘Hear Me’. Her raw What are your tips & advice for aspiring lyrical flows and sweet twists create a artists? refreshing vocal concoction. Bold strength, honesty and a fiery spirit Be you, never change. You can easily lose yourself. Never give up no matter shine through each song. what. Rae Stewart started singing from the age of 3 and is influenced by the likes of Lauren Hill, Aaliyah, Missy Elliot, Brandy, Destiny’s Child and more. Her latest single ‘Making Love’ is deliciously dark and seductive. We took the chance to speak with Rae Stewart as her career blossoms…

What are your future plans? Any upcoming singles or performances we should keep an eye our for? Keep making as much music as i can! Get some features popping, a couple things are coming just gotta stay tuned.

Tell us about yourself and how you got Thanks for a great interview. __________________________________ into music? My name’s Rae Stewart, I am a singer / songwriter from Manchester. I've been doing music from my early teens but I didn’t have the confidence! I just didn’t take it seriously. I went through bad situations and, out of nowhere, an opportunity came and I just went for it! It was now or regret it forever.

Latest release 'Making Love' is out now! www.instagram.com/ raestewartofficial www.raestewartofficial.com

You’re rising well with your debut ‘Hear Me’ EP gaining strong industry recognition, can we expect an album in the next few years? Anything will do: a mixtape, album, volumes, etc - as long as I am getting music out! Your sound is really versatile showing both soft and raw emotions, what 38

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The ‘<<‘ album by T8PES is a fantastic, carefree trip back in time to the raving days. His raw, direct lyrical pops of emotion bring forward a huge optimistic energy. Each track has an oldschool vibe in the skilful productions as well as uniting great rising artists. The album features Mike 110, Laura Jane, Luke Truth, Joy Bacerdo, Ricardo Williams, Holly Fitzgerald and Leanne Louise. First track ‘How Much Do You Want It?’ featuring Mike 110 is the perfect introduction asking you to think about your story and your goals in the present day, it also samples a few classics to get you reminiscing. ‘You Showed Me’ featuring Luke Truth is powerful, the subdued yet intense verses speckle your arms with goosebumps together with the smooth, passionate chorus. Souls intertwined, a beautiful surrender to love. ‘Hope & Pray’ featuring Holly Fitzgerald talks of the world and its somewhat confused state, the crescendo of anger and pain open our eyes to the surroundings. ‘There’s Always Tomorrow’ featuring Leanne Louise is an honest contemplation on dark struggles and regrets. Learning to fly and it’s okay. We feel his courage, self-acceptance and ability to forgive his mistakes. This particular song is incredibly brave and must have taken a lot of strength to be truthful to, not just the public, but himself. These are just a few of the 8 tracks which take us on a journey of emotions and thoughtful reflections on life. www.t8pes.com 40

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NEW MUSIC

‘Let Us Dance’ by Drea Pizziconi featuring Maimouna Youssef and The DapKings Horns is a wonderfully empowering song for the new world of change. A gorgeous jazz band lifts our spirits high with brilliant brass flairs, elegant strings and a tropical tempo. The vivid soulful beauty and power ooze from the vocals with deep passion. Lyrics for female justice and equality drive home clear and confident encouragement to women all around the globe. “Let Us Dance,” was written and produced by musician & activist Pizziconi, with a rousing rap by Youssef. All 2019 profits from the track will support the Campaign For Female Education’s (CAMFED) work to educate girls in Africa. “Education is a basic human right and there is no better investment in our world’s future, than the investment in a girl’s education. But the barrier for women to reach our potential remains high. I wrote this song for all the girls out there who won’t give up and want to tell the world “Get ready…we’re coming.” Pizziconi is a multi-hyphenate: composer/ lyricist/ producer/director and serial social entrepreneur. She founded The Christie Company and subsequently Africa Integras, one of Africa’s largest education infrastructure development companies, dedicated to the empowerment and education of youth and especially girls. Her global exposure as a musician inspired her early social and entrepreneurial activism and reignited her storyteller musical roots. She felt compelled to write music that would give a voice to those without a platform, so these critical stories of survival would be told. www.dreapizziconi.com 43

‘Raindrops’ by DJ S.K.T is a naughty little number. Divine, swirling waves of strings charm you. Paired with a monotonous yet seductive vocal cut, this curious combination is a fascination for the senses. As the tide comes in, slowly covering each grain of sand, we are refreshed. The hard, pounding beat drops in to take control. Raindrops fall all around, freeing me from other sounds… www.facebook.com/djskt

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A gorgeous, funky moment.

The sweetness of love.

The ‘Skimming Stone’ album by The Last InnHouse is a complex melange of quaint ideals, fraying sanity, passionate whirlwinds and charming delights. Highly artistic by design, the vibrantly poetic lyricism, radiant vocals, and cleverly innovative musicianship found on the debut album Skimming Stone by The Last InnHouse flows fluidly like water into a stream of consciousness in sound and imaginative combination of Alt/Country/Indie/Folk that’s unique unto itself. First track ‘Love My Ghosts’ enters with a familiar countrywestern guitar melody though we are intrigued thereafter with an angelic voice shifting the mood eerily. A darker twang comes in together with a sweet reverie… desolate beauty reigns most. The lively swing beat kicks in. ‘Daydream Field’ holds a deep, intense undertone which is clashed against a pleasant walk in the wilderness. The stars might burn our eyes. These contrasting moods fight each other yet simultaneously dance together as the protruding and beautiful voice pulls everything into one. 46

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Debut single â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Open Roadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is a lovely showpiece with smooth, hazy vocals and a gentle melody. A somewhat mischievous attitude rolls in with the robust bass and sweet vocal notes. Daggers in the concrete. This playful, untamed spirit also injects a suave demeanour which shows a strong, self-assured confidence. An album many years in the making, The Last InnHouse has taken exceptional care in refining their own identity, style, and sound throughout their career. Preserving their darkly melodic magic once and for all-time over the course of ten stunning songs on Skimming Stone, the new record transcends a mere listening experience into a compelling and bold adventure that connects to the mind, body, and soul. From their local countryside, to the country town of Rookhope in the next valley, to the immense deserts of a dark southern night, desolate landscapes, and signs of hope â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Last InnHouse draws inspiration from the world around them and brings it right into the studio. Creating powerful atmospheres, ethereal moods, and curiously mysterious melodies that authentically pique the interest of listening ears, the naturally organic sound of the songs being written, played, and shared between them, reveal a remarkably unified sound determined to make an impact with a fresh perspective unafraid to challenge convention and embrace music as art. Teaming up with the legendary talents of producer and drummer Grant Henderson of Loom Studios in Yorkshire, their collaborative efforts yield spectacular results; The Last InnHouse are set to begin the most exciting chapter of their career with the new album Skimming Stone. Join them as they plunge deep into a wild sea of emotions on their debut record and explore themes of hopes and dreams, love and loss, and the symbiotic relationship that exists between their music and listeners. Certain to satisfy those craving content that has real life in its veins, from the innate crossover potential in their writing, to the undeniably appealing charisma in their sound, songs, and performances, The Last InnHouse blend the dark and the light into a powerfully memorable experience. The complete 10-song garland flits across the lines of realistic thought and irrational emotions to a tune of alternative rock. www.thelastinnhouse.com

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A thrilling surge of energy and excitement fill your veins. Subtle wisps of mesmerisation flutter in the air, just for a moment. And then we are hit by the rush of adrenaline. A pumping beat is brought together with an invigorating melody to get you dancing. This killer track is perfect for the summer parties having received early support from Markus Schulz and Ferry Corsten. Throw your hands in this air, this is fire! www.danielwanrooy.com 48

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‘When We Love’ by Aaron Static ft Chase Vass is a delicate song of love. The emotive vocal waves tug at your heartstrings with deep yearning for the pain to subside. Time goes by so fast. The gentle production mimics the emotions portrayed. It creeps up on you, suddenly throwing you out of balance at the middle section with a powerful gusto of air surging through the mind. All the things I never told you. The In:Most Mix twists the track with a little dnb beat for a light summer vibe. Slime Recordings is proud to welcome Aaron Static back to the label for the first single from his new album “Shifting Tides”. ‘When We Love’ sees the Australian producer combine his talents with hotly-tipped LA singer/ songwriter Chase Vass’s sublime vocals for a mesmerising collaboration that explores the melancholy textures of Future Garage with a chilled downtempo feel that will soothe your soul Drum & Bass upstarts In:Most frame the original in a liquid roller construct that raises the tempo and packs the track full of sunshine that is a perfect anticipation of the Summer festival season. www.soundcloud.com/aaronstatic 49

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Reactionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by Sondrio is a trendy and warm track for the summer. The chilled, groovy production oozes sunshine and feelgood vibes. Lawlessness war. The vocal interlude penetrates the mind with liberating speech. Oliver Dollar delivers a robust remix to add another dimension. Sondrio has been flying with a string of releases set to drop in 2019 alongside house music's finest producers. He delivers his first solo release on Refuge with this upbeat, deep and dynamic joint guaranteed to make your sets stand out from the rest. Enlisting long time label friend, Oliver Dollar after the success of his debut album on Classic Music Company, he clubs up the original into a late night dancefloor weapon. Old school sound with the new school feel, Sondrio & Oliver Dollar hit the nail on the head with this package. www.soundcloud.com/sondrio

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‘Fly Away’ by Julia Kahn an endearing moment of reflection. The husky and sweet tones of her voice are the main focus with just a subtle surrounding of a tender, atmospheric production. If I were a butterfly, you would’ve been my cocoon. The lyrics reveal sadness of the heart, though inner strength gradually begins to rise.

Fly Away is the debut single from Julia Kahn, the singer/songwriter from Indianapolis, described as Lana Del Ray meets Dua Lipa. Julia says, “I can’t wait to release Fly Away! Working with Bryan Todd, a grammy nominated producer was a brilliant experience - I’m so happy with the final result. And the video director Samuel Womer has worked with amazing people so I feel really lucky that he wanted to work with me on my first video.” www.instagram.com/juliakahn

‘Breathe Again’ by Vina Rose is a vibrant song of resilience. Lovely smooth flows twist into strong bursts of emotion in a voice which hold great depth and a tinge of an accent. Feels like the walls are caving in. The lyrics depict a difficult relationship, understanding the need to release with a determination to move onto better days. There is nothing left to say. The bright dance production reflect these passionate feelings and show inner strength. Breathe Again is the uplifting and instantly catchy new pop single by London living Sicilian singer/songwriter Vina Rose, whose sound is described as Sia meets Kaytranada. Vina says “I wanted to make a summer classic to see dance and pop fans through the coming months so I wrote dreamy vocals over an uplifting EDM backdrop. It's a song about a spiritual and emotional rebirth, the desire to turn fears and indecisions into confidence and action. It was amazing working with Gavin Holligan from Hollerzz Productions and Geoff Pesche at Abbey Road Studios - the production sounds so clean & crisp! I can’t wait for my fans to hear the finished result!” Vina Rose has performed alongside the likes of Andrea Bocelli, Alexia and Giorgia, performing across numerous festival and TV show appearances on the BBC and ITV. Vina has dazzled audiences at across gigs, theatre performances and TV shows and has worked with radio stations to produce original theme tunes so even though you might not know it you have already heard her voice! In 2017, Vina moved to London and has since worked in the best studios in the industry, such as Abbey Road. She now performs regularly at exclusive clubs and venues across the city. Breathe Again is the first of many releases planned in 2019 and Vina is currently arranging a tour across Europe and America for later this year. www.vinarosemusic.com

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The ‘Nieves/Chords’ EP by Misc Mood is a nice and light duo of songs. ‘Nieves’ brings the relaxed holiday vibes with tropical beats and a warm glowing atmosphere to put a smile on your face. ‘Chords’ gets a little moody with dark prominent beats and livelier cuts. A pair which will get you in the sunset party mood this summer. Misc Mood have always admired early house music producers. The Spanish producer was drawn into the Chicago sound by the hypnotic and repetitive 4/4 beats, 808 drums and killer synthesised baselines at just a young age. For him it was all about seminal electronic artists from the mid west and the minimalistic tone of their music. If it was the Chicago sound that shaped Misc Mood, it was the Techno from Detroit with its raw, Afrofuturistic vibe that spurred him into making and producing his unique blend of modern underground dance. This is a two-track single release that encapsulates the MISC MOOD philosophy - where groove and warmth combine with pure club sensibilities. www.facebook.com/miscmoodhouse

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‘Figure You Out’ by Alice Rowe is pure chill. Her cool, sultry voice brings attitude and emotions. Cryptic in the text. A song of frustration and confused communication. Tempted by your mystery. The fresh and slick production adds to the swagger. From her Soundcloud debut with Grammy nominated producer M16 Beats (‘I Do’ - Young Jeezy ft Jay-Z & Andre 3000 & ‘’Duffle Bag Boyz’ - Playaz Circle ft Lil Wayne), to her first official release ‘Black Opium’ with UK super producer Z Dot (Stormzy, Cardi B, Lady Leshurr), the trap tinged R&B sounds of Alice Rowe are finely tuned in to her brand new jam ‘Figure You Out’. Stepping in to a really exciting landscape that is the current UK R&B scene, Alice brings with her a distinctive vibe that draws on everything that is popping from the UK underground. Laced across a bouncy trap beat, Alice deconstructs elements from it and pairs them with a more fluid R&B sound. A fascinating and snappy flow keeps focus directed to the core of this record whilst her lyrical musings and soulful delivery build in the emotion and depth expected from a true R&B player. Having weighed in on some heavy productions so far that have opened up her own take on R&B, Alice Rowe continues to work with producers that you wouldn’t typically associate with the genre. Finding a sound that resonates with her and inspires her lyrical flow is the first step of her creating process and one that lends itself to making her sound so fresh, adding her own depth and soul then whips the magic in to the final offering. With a run of music in her arsenal, it’s time you figured out Alice Rowe. www.instagram.com/iamalicerowe 55

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Complicatedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by DSHunt is an emotive number. A deep and pensive moment, delivered by the heartfelt vocal, is accompanied by a probing piano melody. Half a dozen promises about to crack. The melancholy draws you in as you get lost in the waves of mellow sound. Why do we have to be so complicated? The remix by Husky takes us down into the underground with a moody atmosphere and funky little flairs. We're chuffed to welcome back UK artist DSHunt to the label! We have been dying to get this one ready for the European summer as it's a perfect sound track for those long sweaty nights. 'Complicated' is a captivating vocal house record, layering lush piano melodies, melodic vocal hooks and snappy drums. David has gifted us a feel good banger that's ripe for club sets and pool parties! On the remix is label boss Husky with a slightly more dubbed out, 'garage' approach. Stripping back to the vocal cuts and adding some re-sampled piano, Husky's remix drives a little harder for the late night vibe. www.soundcloud.com/dshunt 56

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Retro vibes in the sunshine.

A distorted mind, scrambling through into daylight.

The beat strides in setting a quick tempo ready for the dance floor. Pump your fists in the air as the dynamic and fierce synths take over. The cold, hard determination builds in strength. A wave of bright air clashes with this coldness. We drop into a light, atmospheric break. The energy rises once more, this time bigger and bolder. The vigorous, upbeat tune gets you jumping and living in the moment. Sound filling every available space. This excitement is contagious! “'I' is the 130 BPM Trance track which has PsyTrance hints and colourful vocals,” says GURU. “I was experimenting with synthesised vocals and, in a short period of time, it all came along.” www.awjrecordings.com

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The ‘Fighting With Fire’ EP by MITAD is an intriguing mix of moods ranging from love and darkness with styles dabbling throughout the grounds of bass and dance. ‘Let Me Show You’ is a dream-pop sensation with sparkling waves and a groovy beat. The title track brings a light yet lively dnb beat with a welcoming and alluring voice over the top. ‘Demons’ holds a sinful side with a nature of desire and a deep house production. The whole EP is a joyful plethora or emotions. Mitad, a brand new electronic duo consisting of electronic producer/composer Sal Lo Cascio and vocalist Katherine Downham, share their debut EP exclusively via NexGenMusic. The duo is currently situated in different parts of the country and mostly use modern technology to bridge the barriers of distance and language to collaborate. Speaking about the challenges of recording an EP while located in different parts of the country, Katherine shares, “Distance will never stop the creation of music. Recording from two entirely different areas in England did not prevent us from finishing the album. It may have taken a little longer than it may do usually, but nothing rushed/quick/instant is worth having.” On creating new music for Mitad, Sal states, “Diversity is the best word to represent this release. No music border allowed. Bitter and sweet it is the main call in this music feast. The best thing of this recording experience has been characterized by the complete freedom left to each other in expressing our art.” Mitad’s debut offering, Fighting With Fire, sees the duo blend their influences together to create a melting pot of musical excellence. Drum and bass fans will find solace in tracks such as ‘Trust’, ‘Fighting With Fire’, ‘Lost Smile’, and ‘You’. Alternatively ‘Let Me Show You’ has all of the makings of a vocal club classic, while ‘Demons’, and ‘Hiding’ sport undeniable quality deep house vibes. ‘Why’ is a silvertoned piano ballad, showcasing the variety of the Mitad sound. The closing track on the EP is an extended version of ‘Let Me Show You’; perfectly crafted to be the highlight of any DJ’s set. www.facebook.com/MUSICMITAD 59

EVENTS Distortion 29 May - 2 June Copenhagen, Denmark Primavera Sound 30 May - 1 June Barcelona, Spain Zrce Spring Break Europe 30 May - 2 June Novalja, Croatia Secret Island 30 May - 2 June Sibenik, Croatia Earth Garden 30 May - 3 June Attard, Malta AVA Festival 31 May - 1 June Belfast, United Kingdom Best Kept Secret 31 May - 2 June Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands The Acoustic Festival Of Britain 31 May - 2 June Uttoxeter, United Kingdom Free Your Mind Festival 1 June Anheim. Netherlands Camden Rocks Festival 1 - 2 June London, United Kingdom Amsterdam Open Air 1 - 2 June 60

Amsterdam, Netherlands NOS Primavera Sound 6 - 8 June Porto, Portugal

Parklife Festival 8 - 9 June Manchester, United Kingdom

Field Day 7 - 8 June London, United Kingdom

Ultra Singapore 8 - 9 June Singapore

Rock Fest 7 - 8 June Hyvinkaa, Finland

Marvellous Island 8 - 9 June Paris, France

Junction 2 Festival 7 - 9 June London, United Kingdom

Bergenfest 12 - 15 June Bergen, Norway

World Club Dome 7 - 9 June Frankfurt, Germany

Live At Chelsea 13 - 16 June London, United Kingdom

Rock Am Ring 7 - 9 June Nurburg, Germany

Isle Of Wight Festival 13 - 16 June Isle Of Wight, United Kingdom

Papillons De Nuit 7 - 9 June Saint-Laurent-De-Cuves, France

ABODE On The Rock 13 - 17 June Gozo, Malta

Supa Dupa Fly X Santorini 7 - 11 June Santorini, Greece

Its The Ship China 13 - 17 June Shanghai, China

Pleinvrees Festival 8 June Amsterdam, Netherlands

SHOWTIME: 90s Ragga 14 June London, United Kingdom

The DarkWoods Festival II 8 June Mauritius

Download Festival 14 - 16 June Derby, United Kingdom

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Disney Loves Jazz 15 June Paris, France

OpenAir St.Gallen 27 - 30 June St. Gallen, Switzerland

Ajunadeep Presents Explorations 20 - 25 June Dhermi, Albania

SHOWTIME: Dancehall Future 28 June London, United Kingdom

Azkena Rock Festival 21 - 22 June Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain

Download Festival Madrid 28 - 30 June Madrid, Spain

A Summer Story 21 - 22 June Madrid, Spain Instytut Festival 21 - 22 June Nowy Dwor Mazowiecki, Poland Secret Solstice 21 - 23 June Reykjavik, Iceland Solidays 21 - 23 June Paris, France Helfest Open Air 21 - 23 June Clisson, France VOLT Festival 26 - 29 June Sopron, Hungary Glastonbury Festival 26 - 30 June Pitton, United Kingdom Garorock 27 - 30 June Marmande, France

Belfort, France Love Supreme Jazz Festival 5 - 7 July Lewes, United Kingdom Wireless 5 - 7 July London, United Kingdom Paradise City Festival 5 - 7 July Perk, Belgium

Lollapalooza Stockholm 28 - 30 June El Dorado Festival Stockholm, Sweden 5 - 7 July Ledbury, United Kingdom Tuska Open Air 28 - 30 June British Summer Time Helsinki, Finland Hyde Park 5 - 14 July Jazz A Vienne London, United Kingdom 28 June - 13 July Vienne, France Ruhr-In-Love 6 July Rum & Reggae Festival Oberhausen, Germany London 29 June Kew The Music London,United Kingdom 9 - 14 July London, United Kingdom Awakenings Festival 29 - 30 June Dour Spaarnwoude, 10 - 14 July Netherlands Dour, Belgium Hideout Festival 1 - 5 July Novalja, Croatia

Mad Cool Festival 11 - 13 July Madrid, Spain

Innversisions Festival 3 - 7 July London, United Kingdom

Hospitality On The Beach 11 - 15 July Tisno, Croatia

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Melt Festival 19 - 21 July GrĂ¤fenhainichen, Germany

Lovebox 12 - 13 July London, United Kingdom

Lollapalooza Paris 20 - 21 July Paris, France

Ostend Beach Festival 12 - 14 July Ostend, Belgium TRSMT Festival 12 - 14 July Glasgow, United Kingdom Cocoon In The Park 13 July Leeds, United Kingdom Onblackheath 13 - 14 July London, United Kingdom Fresh Island Festival 15 - 17 July Novalja, Croatia Sonar 18 July Barcelona, Spain Bluedot 18 - 21 July Cheshire, United Kingdom Latitiude 18 - 22 July Suffolk, United Kingdom Pitchfork Music Festival 19 - 21 July Chicago, United States Tomorrowland 19 - 28 July Boom, Belgium 62

Standon Calling 25 - 28 July Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Camp Bestival 25 - 28 July Dorset, United Kingdom Clubland On The Beach 26 July Redcar, United Kingdom Positivus Festival 26 - 27 July Salacgriva, Latvia Fuji Rock 26 - 28 July Yuzawa, Japan MADE 27 July Birmingham, United Kingdom Wacken Open Air 1 - 3 August Wacken, Germany Afronation 1 - 4 August Portimao, Portugal Untold Festival 1 - 4 August Cluj-Napoca, Romania Osheaga Music And Arts Festival www.AudationMagazine.com

2 - 4 August Montreal, Canada Medusa Festival 7 - 12 August Cullera, Spain Sziget Festival 7 - 13 August Budapest, Hungary Edinburgh Summer Sessions 7 - 18 August Edinburgh, United Kingdom Way Out West 8 - 10 August Gothenburg, Sweden Defected Croatia 8 - 13 August Tisno, Croatia Elrow Town London 17 August London, United Kingdom SWF 17 August Amsterdam, Netherlands Sonus Festival 18 - 22 August Novalja, Croatia Zurich Openair 21 - 24 August Zurich, Switzerland B.My.Lake 21 - 24 August Zamardi, Hungary

Creamfields 22 - 25 August Daresbury, United Kingdom DGTL Barcelona 23 - 24 August Barcelona, Spain Reading Festival 23 - 25 August Reading, United Kingdom Leeds Festival 23 - 25 August Leeds, United Kingdom Rock En Seine 23 - 25 August Paris, France Hold Festival Of Colours Berlin 24 August Berlin, Germany Drumcode Festival 24 - 25 August Amsterdam, Netherlands South West Four 24 - 25 August London, United Kingdom Southport Weekender 31 August London, United Kingdom

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REFERENCES

Eurovision Song Contest 2019 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiIjuLRyinM https://eurovision.lnk.to/ESC2019ID --www.eurovision.tv

Leopolis Jazz Fest www.youtube.com/watch?v= FOUVdq84ads www.leopolisjazz.com Tiff Cornish - You Get Me www.soundcloud.com/sweat-it-outmusic/you-get-me www.beatport.com/track/you-get-meoriginal-mix/11812563 --www.instagram.com/tiffycornish www.soundcloud.com/tiffycornish

#AudiationNation http://bit.ly/AudiationNation Ben Harper In Concert www.otayo.com/ben-harper-live-inmauritius --www.benharper.com www.hansnayna.com

Rae Stewart - Making Love Swipe Unicorn Shaped Speaker www.youtube.com/watch?v= www.thumbsup.com/collections/gifts-for- uW05z1GqfAc her/products/unicorn-shaped-speaker https://lnk.to/makinglove --Music On Festival www.instagram.com/raestewartofficial www.facebook.com/musiconofficial www.raestewartofficial.com Ibiza Live TV www.ibizalive.tv www.barcelonalive.tv KEiiNO - Spirit In The Sky www.youtube.com/watch?v= Ovt7YGHAj8I www.deezer.com/en/track/628169612 --www.keiino.com T8PES - << www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYgOSL0Ug4 www.t8pes.com/store --www.facebook.com/t8pes www.t8pes.com Josh Butler - Ocean (2012 Studio Version) www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdYJf_ybyVo www.johnbutlertrio.com/ocean-2012 --www.johnbutlertrio.com

Drea Pizziconi - Let Us Dance www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-d2ugIuZRs https://soulspazm.lnk.to/g2m0p --www.dreapizziconi.com DJ S.K.T - Raindrops www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-h5LaZCopo https://lnk.to/ToolroomIbiza2019TY --www.facebook.com/djskt Frankstar Presents Kenny Paget Le Tour ft Louise Browne - What's Missing www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M2FiJxNkts www.traxsource.com/title/1129411/ whats-missing --www.facebook.com/FrankStar4thQuarter www.twitter.com/tourkenny www.twitter.com/LouiseBrownes

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MYKROBOY - If… www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPT40V-lnBs https://hypeddit.com/track/bhdd4r --www.facebook.com/mykroboy

Misc Mood - Nieves/Chords www.beatport.com/release/nieveschords/2593457 --www.facebook.com/miscmoodhouse

The Last InnHouse - Skimming Stone www.youtube.com/watch?v= FgAFeTqUQ9Q --www.thelastinnhouse.com

Alice Rowe - Figure You Out www.youtube.com/watch?v= cXIaWSs7bCo https://song.link/FigureYouOut --www.instagram.com/iamalicerowe

Daniel Wanrooy - Can’t Stop The Heat www.youtube.com/watch?v= xxNisFDM0YE https://hcr.lnk.to/HCR354fs --www.danielwanrooy.com Aaron Static ft Chase Vass - When We Love www.soundcloud.com/slimetime/aaronstatic-when-we-love https://lnk.to/WhenWeLove --www.soundcloud.com/aaronstatic Sondrio - Reaction www.soundcloud.com/refugeaus/ sondrio-reaction-original-mix www.beatport.com/release/ reaction/2581638 --www.soundcloud.com/sondrio Julia Kahn - Fly Away www.youtube.com/watch?v= FYydnW5K7G8 https://foundation-media.lnk.to/FlyAway --www.instagram.com/juliakahn Vina Rose - Breathe Again www.youtube.com/watch?v= wB_hlXTqD_g www.deezer.com/en/album/95802662 --www.vinarosemusic.com

DSHunt - Complicated www.youtube.com/watch?v= c3CpKZshSOQ www.traxsource.com/title/1125514/ complicated --www.soundcloud.com/dshunt Abstract Vision pres. Subbota - Orysia E.P www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq5h1IlpZg8 https://infraprogressive.choons.at/orysia --www.facebook.com/AbstractVisionOfficial Kirk Spencer ft Aadae - Product www.youtube.com/watch?v= ShM7yFB58Og http://hyperurl.co/ahxy3i --www.kirkspencer.co.uk GURU - I http://smarturl.it/AWJR160 --www.awjrecordings.com MITAD - Fighting With Fire EP www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-Hsv9mldjE www.nexgenmusicgroup.com/store/ nxgdep12-mitad-fighting-with-fire-ep --www.facebook.com/MUSICMITAD

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