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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

CONTENTS

Thanks to: Downplay Elexis Ansley Elrow Kenja Records Matter Of Tact MYKROBOY Reach Promo Slime Recordings T8PES Ten Letter PR Them Ones The Rest Is Noise wechselstrommusic

8 Shows Guide 10 Spotlight 12 Those Days 15 Rokuroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Track Of The Month 16 Broken Strings

Elrow photography by Lawrence Jones Stock photography by stocksnap.io Icons & graphics by kues1 Onlyyouqj Kjpargeter Alekksall Creative_hat starline freepik.com

18 Matter Of Tact 21 #AudiationNation 22 Note to Pomplamoose 23 Chillout 26 Elrow Town London 2019 29 SMILE: Matter Of Tact 30 New Music 47 Events Guide

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Hi Guys & Dolls... I dedicate this magazine to Adam.

In this issue: I share the spotlight with a few of our friends who are up to exciting things including the new Shadowhearts Recordings DnB imprint, Oggieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soulful get together The Playlist Live and the illusive Spraydodger project from Mark Hill. Rokuro fi l l s u s i n o n h i s T r a c k O f T h e M o n t h w h i c h i s a p o s i t i v e , u p b e a t number by Alexander Joseph. Lose yourself in our poetic short story of a broken guitar, emotions taken out upon it. Steve leaves a note to American duo Pomplamoose as they deliver an explosion of good vibes to the soul. Take a moment to Chillout with our peaceful song choices from Max Ryan and DJ PAUL (AR). Cessle gives us the lowdown on the magical experience of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Elrow Town London. Producing gives you so much freedom. I chat with German producer & DJ Matter Of Tact about his musical journey and enjoyment of keeping things interesting. We've got your events guide, show listings and music from Them Ones, Molly Hammar, MIJ Mack, Alice Rowe and more.

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SHOWS London timezone Radio | Podcast

Monday

10am Clara Amfo | Variety - BBC Radio 1 2pm Danny Blaze | House, UK Garage & Club Classics - Flex FM

Tuesday

10am Clara Amfo | Variety - BBC Radio 1 Sister Bliss In Session | House & Dance A State Of Trance | Trance

Wednesday

10am Clara Amfo | Variety - BBC Radio 1 2pm Danny Blaze | House, UK Garage & Club Classics - Flex FM

Thursday

10am Clara Amfo | Variety - BBC Radio 1 6pm Dmize | House & UK Garage - Cyber Vybez Radio 6pm Jeremy Sylvester | House & UK Garage - Urban Dubz Facebook Toolroom Radio | House & Dance

Global Warm Up | House & Dance

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Friday

Saturday

1pm Tomorrowland Anthems | 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

Spotlight It’s good to be kind and recognise those who are quietly doing great things. So this Spotlight shines the light on a few of those lovely people who we are proud to call our friends…

I have never ordered anything for myself from DNR Vinyl, yet I have spent a lot at this store and I’ve received nothing but quality and kindness. I really respect and admire DNR because it's just a whole lot of genuine love for music in one spot. The home for underground vinyl lovers run by a true connoisseur. A few gems currently in stock include the exclusive ‘DnR Allstars Vol 1’ with a great gnarly piece from El-B, ‘Waiting 4x4 EP - Genius Cru’ which is one of my all-time favourite tracks, and my wonderful friend’s release ‘Iree / Global Killer - D-Mize’. We welcome Shadowhearts Recordings from parent-label Slime Recordings. This new project focusses on DnB, where we can expect “the finest liquid beats and melodic sounds”. The Slime identity is everincreasing its reputation of quality and skilful craft. Every single element of the brand, the releases, the administration… is a work of art, thoroughly thought out and beautifully expressed. So, even with just the snippet of knowing that Australian producer Drop Frame will be the first artist on Shadowhearts, is enough for everyone to know that it will be something pretty notable. Trance artist Daniel Wanrooy is living his best life (okay, that was cheesy). He’ll be back in Helsinki in October warming up for Ferry Corsten at The Circus, he’s been chosen in Trance Podium’s top 100 DJs for 2019, and his latest edgy track ‘Insight’ is killing it on the FSOE Parallels imprint. One-man band Danny Blaze is forever busy these days. He’s one of those who has been in the game for a long time, mainly working with House & UKG, and has worked hard to climb the music ladder. It’s so great to see him finally getting the recognition he deserves and enjoying so many exciting opportunities. You can catch his show every Monday 2pm on Flex FM 101.4FM, find him playing at his ‘National Anthems’ events 10

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September 7th & October 5th at The Red Lion Hotel in Luton, and his latest bumpy rework of ‘You’re Not Alone’ is out now. This one goes out to the SprayDodger… huh? Mark Hill, original Artful Dodger member, is at it again by fully teasing us with VERY little info. He’s planning “something pretty ambitious” of what we know is taking an opportunity after having been frustrated with the music biz. We’ve been told to subscribe to the currently empty YouTube channel, buy merchandise in support of this illusive project and ermm… From the abstract boat-like logo design, the fact that he’s passed a sailing course (congrats!), and his recent practices with a drone, tell us that it’s somewhat to do with sailing and filming that adventure. Or it could be something totally different entirely, and this is all just a lengthy ploy to fooling us in the wrong direction! Only time will tell. A few more mentions… Leanne Louise, this girl is so passionate and sweet. She’s currently having a blast performing on various stages, meeting like-minded individuals and also championing autism awareness. Another power of positivity is Eddie Craig (Wideboys), his motivational videos are so amazing and his level of gratitude is just out of this world - so I know he’s going to love what’s on page 32! And on a soulful note, Oggie has just launched the fortnightly events brand ‘The Playlist Live’ featuring his talented friends in music and entertainment at The London Cabaret Club - Rose Room. If I’m honest, I would love to sit here for days, months, years sharing all of our great friends - there are just so many. But instead, I’ll just say that we love you all and invite you to open your arms to receive this big GROUP HUG :) _________________________________________________________________ www.dnrvinyl.co.uk www.facebook.com/ShadowheartsRecordings www.danielwanrooy.com www.dannyblaze.com bit.ly/MarksUpToSomething www.facebook.com/LeanneLouisemusic www.facebook.com/eddiecraigmusic www.facebook.com/playlistliveuk

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‘Those Days’ by Matter Of Tact featuring CH is a contemporary song of hazy feelings through life. The production encompasses an ambient dream-pop atmosphere, a light and rhythmic tempo, as well as a daring main section to dance to. Her husky voice expresses hurt emotions, betrayal and the need to feel alive. The video is a darkly portrayal of inner conflict, twisted revenge, insecurity and scandal. Let me kiss away those darkest days. "When I started this project, I wanted to aim for a contrast between dance music and my very own style. Coming from a dance music background, it was important for me to keep my signature in this one. After several studio sessions with singer Charlotte de Halleux (CH), I started to rewrite some parts of the track. This wasn’t that easy as this was one of the first times that I collaborated with so many people. I am very proud of this and of what we’ve achieved!" Matter Of Tact www.matteroftact.net 13

Much love to Audiation Magazine for the continued support of Astronata, featuring their latest single "Pain" in the current issue! It's available to stream and download now! - Slime Recordings

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MY TRACK OF THE MONTH 'A Racket In Hand' by Alexander Joseph New track from talented singer/songwriter, Alexander Joseph, with a positive upbeat lyric that calls out…

“Everything is possible, if you believe. Put a racket in your hand for the world to see.” It features a great fun video that was filmed by one of the coaches (Martyn Whait) at a recent GB wheelchair tennis simulation camp in Tokyo as part of their preparation for the Paralympic games, which has less than one year to go till it begins. Racket In Hand is your perfect summer, catchy Coldplay-style guitar & beat-driven pop/rock anthem. The clips in the video are of a practice match between the British and Japanese players… Go check it out now, you wont be disappointed! www.ajosephmusic.com

Rokuro

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My broken strings weep in silence The remnants of a final discord, struck in anger As you had sat in that bleak brown chair Your hands gripped around me Pain taking over as your eyes clouded Hurling me across the bare room And leaving me to die A vintage model, natural mahogany and rosewood crafted together A showpiece you had proudly cherished Her gift to you On your 30th birthday How did she know? You had pined for me your whole life Never thinking you'd ever own me She would not tire of hearing us perform Always requesting her favourite song The lively jig, talking of sunshine and daisies Her skirt trying to keep up as she twirled blissfully No cares in the world The same reason you took me there tonight To show her once more the love you had lost The sweetest serenade Played outside her window Just like a scene from a classic movie She was meant to rush into your arms “And, they lived happily ever after” A cheesy romance Except, that isn’t what happened So, here we are… Cold and alone Together in remorse Heartbroken 17

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dance music, club music, and dubstep. That changed a bit as I started trying to build my own sounds and not compose Hailing from Germany and now bangers only. residing in Brussels, the producer and DJ likes to dabble in a mix of urban and Can you reveal any information about electronic music styles. Matter Of Tact the EP you’re working on, and when can always keeps things varied and does we expect to hear it? not pertain to any one genre, in order to create interest and challenge A bit of a secret ha! More seriously, there are a few tracks coming and you should himself in collaborations. expect to hear them around October. "Each experience with another Those are a bit different from my last musician is an opportunity of releases. I have been working on them for some time now and some of them originality." go back to the roots of my project. In Matter Of Tact has gained strong fact sometimes I reopen older projects support and regard with his releases that I totally forgot about and then magic including ‘You Don’t’ featuring happens. Husson, ‘Relief’ featuring Sharie and the ‘Apollo EP’. With the release of his Can you tell us a little about the music fascinating new single ‘Those Days’, he industry in Brussels? kindly shares his journey with us… Yes! People are cool here. I mean Tell us about yourself and how you got Brussels is so small and, as such, you quickly know everyone or someone who into music. knows someone. The only thing that I When I was a child, I had the opportunity sometimes miss here is more venues. to meet an audio engineer during a rock Outside the festival season, Belgium is concert. He made me meet the whole known for, you don’t have that many crew before the show and explained to opportunities for live gigs. They exist me all the hardware he was using. I was but not too often. so impressed by that, it stuck in my head. Imagine seeing a mixing table as a DJ’ing or producing, describe your child… Not much after, I decided it was musical style. time to start something. I purchased my first turntables and did a lot of gigs here I think producing, as it gives you so much in Brussels. It’s also around that time I freedom. My style is various, electronic got into music production. Well, my and sometimes heavy. I try not to focus music sucked hard back then, but as on specific genres, as I find it much more time passed by, I gained some skills and exciting to just try out things and see managed to make some cool beats. My where the music is going. I’m also trying first productions were kind of Trance to build up a live show in the long term! tracks. I was much more into electronic 18

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What advice do you have for aspiring artists? Try new styles instead of keeping it too similar and, once your music is ready, don’t be afraid to release them. I see that with a lot of people, they make great music but are too scared to release them. Also, build a team as some people can help you whether they make films, visuals… making this journey on your own is difficult, promoting your content is important, probably as much as doing music. What are your future plans? Now I’m working on the final bits of my EP, but it’s almost ready. There may be some cool events coming in October. Can’t talk about them too much yet but expect sweet things! Outside this EP I also worked with a lot of other producers and singers. We also recently released a track with “Husson” that will get a music video in September. Any last words? Lots of thanks to Ruby from Audiation for this opportunity and to Okuna! Stay tuned, whether it’s on Instagram or Facebook as there will be many surprises in the upcoming months. __________________________________ Latest release ‘Those Days’ is out now! http://bit.ly/MotYoutube www.matteroftact.net

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AUG - SEP PLAYLIST Liv Austen - The Next Time Shinedown - I'll Follow You Dommin - My Heart, Your Hands Ciara ft Missy Elliot - 1,2 Step P!nk - Try Griff - Mirror Talk BEYOND THE BLACK - Through The Mirror Weiss - Feel My Needs Godsmack - Under Your Scars One Dark Martian ft Jay Harvey - Gonna Be Alright Gus Teja - Feel With Love TerreNation - Travel MJ Cole - Sincere __________________________________________________ We are #AudiationNation - The playlist chosen by you. Have your say and let us know what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re listening to for our collaborative playlist! www.AudiationMagazine.com/AudiationNation 21

Note to

Pomplamoose Jack, Nataly & Crew Members, Greetings from the island of Mauritius and from Audiation! Hey there! I am writing while listening to your channel (I have subscribed!) â&#x20AC;Ś Don't quite recall how I came across your music, but guys, you do rock! My favorite song/mash-up for now is the JamiroBeeGees Mash Up. The vocals are clear and perfectly pitched for the music you deliver. Your funky notes are full of happiness and are an explosion of good vibes to the soul. Now, seeing the live performance is another burst of energy. You have those expressions of being so happy to be here and having good fun(k). I love these faces, energy and smiles of Jack during the playâ&#x20AC;Ś the looks when the bass line lift up the songs, the delicate rhythm from the guitar coupled with the clear funky effects, and how the band just goes smoothly together. I keep discovering your music and would like to thank you for sharing your passion. A warm welcome indeed. Keep Well. 22

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Chillout...

Max Ryan - Adrift A firm beat, a strong hand leading you into the light. A light which dazzles, soothing atmosphere surrounding you. You take a moment to slowly turn, arms outspread, looking up at the glorious rays shining through the treetops. The light and pleasing melody gently raise the corners of your mouth. An escape.

DJ PAUL (AR) - Healing Sounds In the grey monotonous world a rainbow of violet, emerald, sapphire, crimson and a myriad of colours shimmer into existence. Textured detail trickle across a calm atmospheric lake of sound. Influences of nature and cultural beauty delight the senses.

You can find every solution deep in your heart and feel strong about it.

Sleepless nightsâ&#x20AC;Ś Nevertheless, the hope isn't damaged by the darkness all around. 24

Alex from Jack feat. Bulle - The Game

Scored another 1st recently. Graced the cover of a magazine. Big BIG shouts to Ruby and the team over at Audiation Magazine for giving me the platform . So humbled and blessed to be given the opportunity. I trust that the universe will provide many many more. Cover by the amazing - Matt Wilson. #magazine #music - T8PES

Elrow Town London 2019 The most weird, wonderful and magical show in underground music that is Elrow returned to the party capital of England for its 3rd edition of Elrow Town London, and they did not disappoint. Scaling down from 2 days to just the 1 and a even with a slight change in venue from last year, moving to the north of London from the east, the festival was sold out as they upped the ante on things and the vibe inside was incredible. Deep in the middle of August, the weather was on side as a host of artists played across 10 different stages - some more easily found than others, which only added to the beauty of the experience which was enjoyed by ravers of all ages legal to rave. From the start, the punches were pulled with the opening set on the main stage being played by Elrow mainstay Marc Maya followed by an incredible b2b2b by Detlef, Lastmun & Nathan Barato. The open air was often found to be filled by confetti cannons whilst, on the ground amongst all the revellers, over 150 different characters could be found running, interacting with and entertaining the crowds. The big tent named The Enchanted Forest was exactly the same sort of vibe you'd experience in the indoor terrace at the home of Elrow Barcelona - magical. It was dark and gloomy but fluorescent. Inside may have been baking hot, it didn't stop the crowd from stomping non-stop to the likes of Franky Rizardo, De La Swing & Micheal 26

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Bibi who smashed out a 3hr set. elrow is an award-winning experiential event concept and party series founded in 2010 by Cruz and Juan Arnau Lasierra; the sixth generation from a dynasty of entrepreneurs also responsible for creating Monegros Festival and legendary Club Florida 135 in Fraga, Spain. From their head-quarters in Barcelona, elrow have taken the world by storm with their unforgettable party style, pairing elaborate production, interactive performers and zany characters with the best electronic music, placing them as a global reference for circus inspired parties with tickets to the visual spectaculars usually selling out in minutes. A myriad of different themes and concepts makeup elrow's zeitgeist with sub-brands including 'Rowlympics'; their own take on the Olympic games, their Brazilian jungle carnival theme, 'Sambodromo de Brasil' and flag-ship theme 'Singermorning'.

Elrow Town London 2019 was once again a truly magical affair and it's definitely one to look forward to next year in their new home of Trent Park. Until then, we can hold ourselves till Halloween when the Elrow team will return. NEXT EVENT: Sunday 3rd November 2019 - Elrow Horroween @ The Drumsheds, London www.elrow.com

Cessle

Get to know me on the inside, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m much more than just the cover . Thanks again to @audiationmagazine for an amazing #interview and #article!! Loved being your #cover #girl! - Elexis Ansley 28

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"When you overhear people explaining an event they attended and totally exaggerate or lie about it, but they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know you were there too. But what makes me smile in music is when I get messages from random people that like my music. It's s u c h a s we e t fe e l i n g ! " M at t e r O f Ta c t

THINGS THAT MAKE ME

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NEW MUSIC

CHARTED Soprano ft Vincenzo - Le Coach #10 in Mauritius It’s time to go push, we have dreams to lift. This is an ultimate power song aka a motivational talk from your coach telling you not to give up. The lively production gets you jumping with a fun, uplifting spirit. Snappy French lyrics are all up in your face as the team chants “Allez” - Go!

AJ Tracey - Ladbroke Grove #5 in UK A lovely, warm and likeable 2-Step beat sets the mood together with a light vocal sentiment. The fresh bars bring a great street vibe. I’m a rockstar, DJ mash up the deck.

Boomdabash & Alessandra Amoroso - Mambo Salentino #5 in Italy Baila. Dance… Trumpets flare in vivd triumph as the fluid Italian male vocals dance with the alluring female. This is a colourful song of enjoying the moment and forgetting any worries. .

‘Good Vibes Only (VIP)’ by Them Ones is an absolute summer banger! The chilled garage production has just the right amount of bumpiness, warmth and bass to provide the perfect joyful raving playground. The lively energy bouncing between this lyrical trio is contagious. Snappy ruthless flows expressing nostalgia and good times together with a smooth chorus to coax a smile out of every listener. Simply three cheeky lads having fun and spreading good vibes! Them Ones are an exciting new trio featuring Eddie Craig, from the seminal UK Garage group Wideboys, responsible for the genre defining anthem Sambucca, and are now established as the UK's no.1 remix team. Them Ones also features Daniel O'Reilly (aka Dapper Laughs), one of the biggest influencers in the UK, with 5 Million social media fans. O’Reilly's compilation album Naughty Sesh Weekend Anthems hit No.7 in Official UK Chart in 2018. And, his single Naughty Sesh with Majestic, has amassed over 2.5 million Spotify plays so far. Making up the trio is the multitalented artist Nathan Richards, also known as Like Son who burst onto the scene with his Danny Howard supported debut Freakin on BBC Radio 1. Them Ones recent debut single "It's A Madness", picked up early support across Kiss FM and Kiss Fresh. Them Ones now return with massive UK Garage follow up single "Good Vibes Only (VIP)" that has already hit No.1 spot on iTunes Dance chart! www.instagram.com/themonesmusic 32

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The harsh realisation of regret.

Sunbursts and ethereal reflections.

’Show Me’ by Molly Hammar featuring Kim Cesarion is a gorgeous narration of a summer love story. Her delicate tones dance with his husky flow in a heady vocal blend. Kiss my walls then you take 'em all down. The soft and inviting production has an exciting twist of funk to set the mood. Surf with me on a wave real nice. Full of passion and desire, the heat is palpable. Chart topping sensation Molly Hammar teams up with fellow Swedish star Kim Cesarion for her stunning new single, ‘Show Me'. Produced by Pontus Persson, ‘Show Me’ is the third single from Molly’s forthcoming EP and follows hit singles ‘No Place Like Me’ featuring Big Narstie and ‘WORDS’. A spirit of adventure, independence and self-discovery continues to shine through Molly’s latest offering which carries a strong positive message “bring back the romance!” Molly said warmly about the song, “Both myself and Kim are hopeless romantics, so when we got together in the studio for the first time it was clear that we were going to write a song about love. I hope that people who listen to the song will join us in spreading loving vibes to the world.” Molly Hammar grew up with jazz musician parents and Kim Cesarion has a background in classical music, but it is through their shared love for R&B and pop that they found each other musically. Kim Cesarion had his breakthrough in 2013 with his debut single ‘Undressed’, a track that has amassed more than 24 million YouTube views. He returned last year with the EP ‘Bleed’ from which the lead track had its world premiere on a plane to SXSW in Austin. Kim said “Seizing the opportunity to work with one of the best voices in Sweden was a total no brainer for me, although we have slightly different approaches to the creative process and the producer Pontus Persson was the perfect match. Now I’m just really excited about sharing the single and to delivering some Zouk vibes this summer! " Previous singles from Molly’s hotly anticipated second EP have garnered widespread media support across the UK and globally from the likes of BBC Radio 2, BBC 1Xtra, Channel 4, The Line of Best Fit, Complex, NYLON and Idolator to name but a few. The next few months will see Molly Hammar complete a short summer tour in Sweden and release her EP, that finds Molly baring her soul on the dynamic within relationships, her own identity and lost nights out in London. www.instagram.com/mollyhammar 34

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by Chiedu Oraka x Deezkid is

insanely addictive!

The nifty production consists of funky Afro-style drums and a moody little melody. The lyrical flows grab you and pull you in with catch hooks. One deep and husky, the other snappy and direct.

Man are just

flexinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; now.

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Chiedu Oraka & Deezkid are the sound of a new working-class Northern England. Meeting at The Warren Youth Project, Deeze agreed to volunteer in exchange for using their studio where he met Chiedu after rating a mixtape of his and telling him he could make beats. Now the Hull natives are cutting their own path with Men Behaving Badly, a commentary on the UK’s real nightlife combining Grime, Funky, Afro-fusion & Garage with rave/club culture wrapped in trademark Yorkshire humour, urging you to hit the bars and dancefloors as hard as a Tyson right to the body, right to the head. “Men Behaving Badly isn't defined by a genre, you can’t just put this into a box. It's a lifestyle, we know what we are, Northern reprobates who don't tend to do well with it comes to rules” explains Chiedu. “We've made a record that hasn't made us conform to what’s out now. It’s a National Anthem that will make any stiff dancer feel like James Brown as soon the track comes on. So, grab a drink and shake a leg” In a city often dominated by guitar music, Oraka & Deeze have conceived the UK’s freshest alternative sound with nods to the early 00s which has already attracted the attention of BBC Radio 1 (Mike Skinner with Annie Mac), 1Xtra (Introducing Track of the Week), Radio 1’s Big Weekend, 6 Music (Tom Robinson), The Guardian, i-D, The Quietus & BBC’s Newsbeat. Previous single ‘Darcy’ was the 8th longest track to ever be on Grime Shutdown for over 300 days, over 2.3M streams followed by Chiedu being the only UK MC to officially drop bars on the biggest Hip Hop beat of the year, Blueface’s ‘Thotiana’. www.instagram.com/ORAKALD www.instagram.com/prod_by._deezkid

‘El Nido’ by Mij Mack is a chilled set of tracks for the summer evenings. The title track is a wonderfully intricate production of lovely textural elements, together with a gentle glow of an exotic female voice as the soothing atmosphere washes over you. Second track ‘We Got Somewhere’ takes a turn into a pleasing funky night with the fun beats and also features a feeling of nostalgia. Mij Mack is back on Kenja Records. The producer like to travel round the world and take in different cultures. As he says 'to stay sane, when I make my tracks I visualise the places I want to go and this inspires the music.” We are glad he does! Two wicked Melodic deep house tracks on his new EP 'El Nido' www.soundcloud.com/mijmack

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A tumble of emotions.

A soulful and tropical fiesta!

‘Be Good’ by D Selektah is a lovely UKG trio. The title track displays a pretty piano melody together with a gorgeous female vocal, on top of a minimal lively beat with a subtle bass wobble and little sparkles. Be good to me, my baby. ‘Take Me Home’ holds a smooth hazy air with a raspy vocal, the main section comes with a fresh modern style. The trio is complete with CJ Reign’s remix of ‘Be Good’, he adds charming oriental strings and then drops down into a hard, choppy production. Downplay is proud to welcome Swiss-based producer D Selektah to the label for our next release. ‘Be Good’ floats in on a summer breeze of light piano keys and swelling strings, with a soulful vocal FX layered on top. This gives way to bubbling bass and a laconic 2-step groove before taking it up a gear into a 4x4 stomper to bring us a UKG roller perfect for the late summer sunshine. ‘Take Me Home’ takes the same path with a sweet R&B vocal rolling over subtle chords and bass stabs, all underpinned by that trademark smooth D Selektah beatwork. Garage legend CJ Reign steps up to remix the title track and it’s a masterclass in UKG production with glittering strings and intricate percussion providing the underlying structure for those soaring vocals and glorious chords before being chopped and layered with lazer-beam precision. www.beatport.com/artist/d-selektah/694646 40

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Riding the rails across a picturesque Thailand. My mind at ease, my soul wandering into freedom. Jet off with your summer accompaniment of the ‘Travel EP’ by Swedish producer TerraNation. For the first track, Travel’ holds modern dance melodies, a lively tempo and a hint of darkness reflecting the thrilling taste for adventure. Part two of the EP he delivers an exciting and refreshing burst of energy with a remix of Mark Rustell’s ‘Morning Sun’ - this mood of anticipation carries us on the journey. Inspired by travels around the world, TerraNation explains that the EP gives “particular feelings to just relax your mind and fade away into those moments of your life..” He also mentions, “I wanna share my moment with this song when i travel to other continents.” www.beatport.com/artist/terranation/369451

‘Phase’ by Alice Rowe is the story of a girl rising up through the storm, not taking any nonsense anymore. You ain’t worth my time. Her sultry voice has a lovely mix of raspiness and sweetness. The slinky summery production allows your body to sway gently. You were just a phase, time to move on. From Soundcloud sensation to working with Grammy and MOBO nominated producers, Alice Rowe is more than just a ‘phase’. Following her fantastically well-received release ‘Figure You Out’ which premiered with DJ Ace at BBC Radio 1Xtra, Alice Rowe is back with the feisty joint ‘Phase’, produced by UK producers ZDot and Krunchie. 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. Her confident, emotive vocals and songwriting build in depth and fire to the track as she dissects a lustful relationship, incomparable with love, drawing you in to the essence of the record whilst the mid-tempo beat induces unstoppable movement. 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. www.instagram.com/alicerowefm 42

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A romantic saga, together at last.

A refreshing nod to timeless memories.

The Mon Frère brothers are always doing something interesting and allowing their creative juices to flow. As featured previously, Paul’s new Megaphonic project delivers bright pop sensations to fill your life with tropical vibrancy. We’re now excited to introduce Matt’s new breakbeat endeavour Mirage. This is a delight for both the visual and audio senses with a conflicting though artistic idea of both satire and flair melded together. ‘Sexy’ by Mirage is the debut track, it leads in with a sturdy percussion as the visuals show an office worker mocking provocative dancing. We switch to a black backdrop and a dancer in red with the professional talent of suggestive dance. An equally raunchy bass-driven melody enters together with a “sexy” vocal sample. A cold, jarring element is added which kind of throws things off balance. ‘Another One’ is the second track with a trendy street / hip hop beat. The video begins by showcasing two really cool urban dancers. A glowing wave of atmosphere rises and the chopped commercial vocal plays in. We move to a more common setting with a colourful pair in oversized glasses, wigs, bear shoes, packets of meat and Quorn, a balloon burst, a definitely baffled cat, and very strange dancing which will haunt you long after you’ve seen it. No doubt, the forthcoming track ‘Punch In The Face’ will be something of a statement considering the first two releases and of course that subtle title! Mirage is creating an illusion… making a fool of the system but also shining the light on those who have broken free through dance. www.facebook.com/Mirage-306718453327492

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Open Armsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by MYKROBOY & remixed by Dom Hz delivers an interesting play of moods. The moody piano chords hold a deep atmosphere whilst the little trickles of textured voices and pretty detail create colourful flourishes. The bumpy drop switches on a steely attitude with playful use of modern garage sounds. A level of enlightenment comes into play as strings rise from a place unknown. To celebrate a year since my 'Open Arms EP' dropped, I'm giving away this epic remix from Manchester legend, Dom Hz for FREE DOWNLOAD! As you'll hear, it's a total contrast to the original but still morphs throughout, going on a mad journey of different rhythms, futuristic soundscapes and textures, while still being very much geared towards the dancefloor. Perfect summer garage vibes and guaranteed to sit well in any set! www.soundcloud.com/mykroboy

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EVENTS Holi Festival Of Colours 1 June - 7 September Germany Dimensions Festival 28 August - 1 September Pula, Croatia Sundown Festival 30 August - 1 September Norwich, United Kingdom PURE At Le ChĂ˘teau 31 August - 1 September Saint Aubin, Mauritius Tranzmission Festival 1 September London, United Kingdom Budafest 1 - 3 September Budapest, Hungary Outlook Festival 4 - 8 September Pula, Croatia Positiv Festival 5 September Orange, France PURE Carl Cox Weekend 6 - 7 September Prague, Czech Republic The Long Road Festival 6 - 8 September Lancastershire, United Kingdom Deep In The Woods 6 - 8 September

Heer, Belgium

20 - 22 September Las Vegas, United States

Elrow Town Festival Amsterdam 7 September Amsterdam, Netherlands

Hospitality In The Park 21 September London, United Kingdom

Lief Festival 7 September Utrecht, Netherlands

A Day At The Park 21 September Rotterdam, Netherlands

Summertime Live Brighton With Classic Ibiza 7 September Brighton, United Kingdom

Awakenings & Time Warp Present Connect 21 September Dusseldorf, Germany

The BPM Festival: Portugal 12 - 15 September Portimao, Portugal Into The Woods Festival 13 - 14 September Amersfoort, Netherlands Donostia Festibala 13 - 14 September San Sebastian, Spain Nova Batida 13 - 15 September Lisbon, Portugal KAABOO Del Mar 13 - 15 September Del Mar, United States Oasis Festival 13 - 15 September Marrakech, Morocco

Southbeats Festival 21 - 22 September Sevenoaks, United Kingdom Oktoberfest 21 September - 6 October Munich, Germany ABODE In The Park 22 September London, United Kingdom Santa Casa Alfama 27 - 28 September Lisbon, Portugal Rock In Rio 27 - 29 September Ria De Janeiro, Brazil Groove Island 27 - 30 September Catalina Island, United States

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Heer, Belgium

20 - 22 September Las Vegas, United States

Elrow Town Festival Amsterdam 7 September Amsterdam, Netherlands

Hospitality In The Park 21 September London, United Kingdom

Lief Festival 7 September Utrecht, Netherlands

A Day At The Park 21 September Rotterdam, Netherlands

Summertime Live Brighton With Classic Ibiza 7 September Brighton, United Kingdom

Awakenings & Time Warp Present Connect 21 September Dusseldorf, Germany

Boundary Brighton 28 September Brighton, United Kingdom

Holecene Festival 18 - 19 October Grenoble, France

Mint Festival 28 September Leeds, United Kingdom

AMF 19 October Amsterdam, Netherlands

Syndicate Festival 5 October Dortmund, Germany

Simple Things Festival 19 October Bristol, United Kingdom

Above & Beyond Present Group Therapy 350: Prague 11 October Prague, Czech Republic

Drumcode Halloween 26 October London, United Kingdom

Miami Beach Pop Festival 8 - 10 November Miami Beach, United States MAYDAY Poland 10 November Katowice, Poland Imagination Festival 22 November Prague, Czech Republic Clockenflap 22 - 24 November Central Harbourfront, Hong Kong

MOGA Festival 11 - 13 October Essaouira, Morocco

Termnial V Festival - The Reckoning 26 October Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Transmission 12 October Prague, Czech Republic

Movement Torino 31 October Turin, Italy

Apokalypsa 20 Years 29 November Brno, Czech Republic

DLDK UK 12 October Manchester, United Kingdom

Pitchfork Music Festival Paris 31 October - 2 November Paris, France

Manchester Reggae Festival 30 November Manchester, United Kingdom

DGTL Tel Aviv 14 October Tel Aviv, Israel

Kazâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Out 1 November Pamplemousses, Mauritius

ADE 16 - 20 October Amsterdam, Netherlands

Bloody Sexy Halloweekend 1 - 2 November Prague, Czech Republic

Ouest Park Festival 16 - 20 October Le Havre, France Our Story - 15 Years Tomorrowland 17 - 18 October Amsterdam, Netherlands

Creamfields Chile 23 November Santiago, Chile

BIME Live 1 - 2 November Bilbao, Spain Electric Daisy Carnival Orlando 8 - 10 November Orlando, United States Stand out from the crowd with Fieldcandy

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REFERENCES Spotlight www.dnrvinyl.co.uk www.facebook.com/ ShadowheartsRecordings www.danielwanrooy.com www.dannyblaze.com http://bit.ly/MarksUpToSomething www.facebook.com/LeanneLouisemusic www.facebook.com/eddiecraigmusic www.facebook.com/playlistliveuk Alexander Joseph - A Racket In Hand www.youtube.com/watch?v= NMIFfbTI2Sg www.rocketfuelhq.com/product/2264 --www.ajosephmusic.com Matter Of Tact http://bit.ly/MotYoutube www.matteroftact.net Matter Of Tact ft CH - Those Days www.youtube.com/watch?v= m9ooSlKuPLo https://fanlink.to/tdays --www.matteroftact.net Pomplamoose - JamiroBeeGees Mashup www.youtube.com/watch?v= ooZR4LSuppk Pomplamoose - Welcome to My Planet www.youtube.com/watch?v= raG_68yaz_k --https://spoti.fi/2r3Yqkh www.pomplamoose.com Max Ryan - Adrift www.youtube.com/watch?v= VwAoRiytbyg www.beatport.com/release/adriftep/2674445 --50

DJ PAUL (AR) - Healing Sounds www.beatport.com/label/bevelrec/79887 --www.instagram.com/djpaul_ar Elrow www.elrow.com Soprano ft Vincenzo - Le Coach www.youtube.com/watch? v=8NyParAaNos https://soprano.lnk.to/phoenix --www.soprano-lesite.fr www.instagram.com/vincenzopsy4 AJ Tracey - Ladbroke Grove www.youtube.com/watch?v= r_Q40kOt9X0 https://ajtracey.lnk.to/LG --www.instagram.com/ajtracey Boomdabash & Alessandra Amoroso Mambo Salentino www.youtube.com/watch?v= i8qZ2Hif_eM https://pld.lnk.to/MamboSalentino --www.boomdabash.com www.alessandraamoroso.it Them Ones - Good Vibes Only (VIP) www.youtube.com/watch?v= vRZyhT9ncwI https://smarturl.it/gvovip --www.instagram.com/themonesmusic

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JDG - Fool www.youtube.com/watch? v=7H4sp9SOqxY https://fanlink.to/JDGfool --www.soundcloud.com/jdg-music

Dom East - Vertigo www.soundcloud.com/bioniarecords/ dom-east-vertigo-out-now https://click.dj/dom5780/s/vertigo --www.bioniarecords.com

Alex from Jack ft Bulle - The Game www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDi25RMwq4 https://ffm.to/ke1a979 --www.soundcloud.com/alex62890 www.beatport.com/artist/bulle/584568

D Selektah - Be Good www.soundcloud.com/slimetime/sets/dselektah-be-good-ep-dwn018 https://lnk.to/BeGood --www.beatport.com/artist/dselektah/694646

Molly Hammar ft Kim Cesarion - Show Me www.youtube.com/watch?v= VDRrjm5ddhw https://orcd.co/showme --www.instagram.com/mollyhammar www.kimcesarion.com

TerraNation - Travel EP www.soundcloud.com/awjrec/sets/ awjr162_terranation-travel-ep https://smarturl.it/AWJR162 --www.beatport.com/artist/ terranation/369451

Chiedu Oraka x Deezkid - Men Behaving Badly www.youtube.com/watch?v= xpVpiy622SE https://ffm.to/menbehavingbadly --www.instagram.com/ORAKALD www.instagram.com/prod_by._deezkid

Alice Rowe - Phase www.youtube.com/watch?v= vfTrzFow400 https://song.link/Phase --www.instagram.com/alicerowefm

Mij Mack - El Nido www.youtube.com/watch?v= IwtMuYo4sf4 www.beatport.com/release/el-nidoep/2669756 --www.soundcloud.com/mijmack K!NGS - Transgressions (Part One) www.soundcloud.com/slimetime/sets/ kngs-transgressions-part-one https://lnk.to/Transgressions --www.facebook.com/US2STEP

Miel de Botton - Surrender to the Feeling www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFx3kD_hcg https://listnin.co/MielSTTF --www.mielmusic.co.uk Danny Blaze - Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Not Alone www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-ecfppifnc https://lnkfi.re/4yDa2y0F --www.dannyblaze.com

Mirage - Sexy www.youtube.com/watch?v= b70sZN2OxQs https://music.apple.com/gb/album/sexysingle/1463855470 --www.facebook.com/ Mirage-306718453327492 MYKROBOY - Open Arms (Dom Hz Remix) www.youtube.com/watch?v= BKXWOyBw-Qs https://hypeddit.com/track/lvd2ai --www.soundcloud.com/mykroboy

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Audiation Magazine, Issue AM062 On The Cover: Elrow Town London 2019 www.elrow.com Photography by Lawrence Jones Order Print Copy: www.peecho.com/print/en/569849

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With love Ruby, Rokuro, Cessle, Sarah, Malachi, Andy, David, Steve, Jessie, Mary, Ashna, Tamara, Christina & Sharm