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COVER ARTIST

FEATURE Chris Knight, also known as Kryder, has rapidly ascended from the realms of obscurity to being a high-in-demand mega-producer by shaking up the dance music industry with multiple “big room fire powered” releases on Axtone, Size Records, Spinnin’ and Subliminal. In this feature interview, you get an up close and personal look at Kryder’s visions for his own Kryteria Records and Kryteria Radio, how he finds balance while touring, his Swedish House Mafia connection and a few more intriguing nuggets.

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Departments 20 ICYMI

ROUND-UP OF RECENT NEWS FROM AROUND THE WEB.

40 NEW MUSIC PREVIEWS

ANDREW BAYER, CLOZEE, DENNEY, DRIFTMOON, LAST POETS, MENNO DE JONG, THE PRODIGY, SUMMER OF LOVE (V/A), TOMORROWLAND 2018, ZOMBIE CATS.

60 ON TOUR

REZZ: NEW RECORD, NEW TOUR. WE LIST SOME DATES.

62 BUZZ WORTHY/ARTIST PROFILES

BELAU, FERNANDA MARTINS, HENRI PFR, JULIET FOX, SYSTEM OF SURVIVAL.

72 LABEL WATCH

METHLAB PUSHES APHOTIC ELECTRONIC BASS MUSIC, CREATED BY PIONEERING INDIVIDUALS WHO AREN'T AFRAID TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE PACK.

120 CD/EP/SINGLES MUSIC REVIEWS

THE ORB'S THOMAS FEHLMANN'S LOS LAGOS (KOMPAKT) LEADS 30 REVIEWS.

Features

74 EJ

EJ is the exclusive and mysterious resident DJ for the global entertainment brand and race championship, Formula E, as well as one of the freshest talents on Armin van Buuren's legendary Armada and Garuda labels.

76 MELÉ

Melé shares what life has been like post “Ambience,” as well as his burgeoning live event series- Club Bad, the future, and his new compilation-"Defected Presents Melé In The House."

84 KRISTIN VELVET

We catch Kristin in a moment when her recent releases “Cats Love Velvet” with Felix da Housecat, “Insane” and “Peach” are creating quite the buzz.

90 BONNIE X CLYDE

Dan and Paige aka BONNIE X CLYDE open up about achieving their early and ongoing success, working with major label Interscope and Insomniac Records, Popup concepts, and the international fan club known as the “Rosegang.”

96 OCTAVE ONE

Trailblazers in Techno and Electronic Music, we had the good fortune to interview Lenny and Lawrence Burden, right in time and on the heels of their brand new release, “Endustry” and in between stops of a heavy tour schedule in Europe and beyond.

108 GLITTERBOX NYC IN PICTURES Photographer Kenny Rodriguez captured moments amongst the House of Yes crowd proves the Glitterbox dancers, queens and club kids were the stars of the show.

[OPENING NOTES] Written by Joseph Wensell

ISSUE 14 For our 14th issue, Catherine Strickland gets the choice Cover Feature assignment of quizzing rising producer Chris Knight aka Kryder, who has ascended from obscurity by shaking up the dance music industry with multiple "big room" and fire powered releases on Axtone, Size Records, Spinnin’ and Subliminal.

tour and his Swedish House Mafia connection. Our other features include a podcast with EJ, the official DJ for Formula E Racing, Q&A with Melé, Kristin Velvet, Bonnie X Clyde and Octave One. We also throw in some "eye candy" photography of a recent wild party thrown

by Glitterbox in New York City.

Belau, Fernanda Martins, Henri PFR, Juliet Fox and System of Survival get the "Buzz Worthy" Artist Profile treatment, we list tour dates for REZZ, and our Label Watch is on the fledgling Techno label Methlab Recordings. Also inside, we have reviews on 30 new and recent music releases that are sure to keep you warm as the autumn season rolls in.

Plus we include several previews on some of the most anticipated new releases and ICYMI News items. At 146 pages, this issue is full of great rising artists that you need to know about right now. Read on!

Remarkably, he’s achieved his mega producer status by impressing and gaining major support from the likes of Pete Tong, Fat Boy Slim, Steve Angello, Axwell, Bob Sinclair, Erick Morillo and Basement Jaxx.

Recent high profile projects include an international headlining tour, collaborating with Erick Morillo, composing the 2017 "Sensation Chile Anthem" and the launching of his Kryteria Records with his debut single with Steve Angello.

In this feature interview, you get an up close and personal look at Kryder’s visions for Kryteria Records and Kryteria Radio, how he finds his balance while on

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[ICYMI] Tale Of Us Debuts Afterlife in the US on September 8th During New York Fashion Week N E W S F R O M A ROUND T HE WE B

After years of gaining recognition around the world, duo Tale Of Us will bring their Afterlife showcase to North America for the very first time on Saturday, September 8 at The Brooklyn Mirage. Taking place during New York Fashion Week, Afterlife will be one of the last major showcases of the summer to take place at the sprawling outdoor oasis.

Bringing together talent from the the much-loved label, the event will see Recondite (live), Adriatique, Patrice Bäumel, Hunter/Game, Brian Cid, Roland Appel, Robert Hood, Matrixxman and many more come together for a memorable night of incredible music against the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline.

With an ethereal take on their craft, it comes as no surprise that Tale Of Us has catapulted to international fame since they got their start almost a decade ago. Afterlife was created as an odyssey through the realm of consciousness and became a natural progression for their complex sound. Created in 2016, the label has mesmerized listeners globally with both emotive releases and mystifying design elements, with the showcase finding a home in cities like Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bucharest, London, Tulum and more. September’s performance will take Afterlife from its highly acclaimed third season in Ibiza to the industrial streets of Brooklyn for their highly anticipated US debut.

With a deep dedication to the sounds of the underground as well as impeccable design, there truly is no better landing pad for Afterlife than The Brooklyn Mirage. Utilizing The Brooklyn Mirage, Great Hall and Kings Hall alongside the state of the art KV2 soundsystem and dazzling lighting, the venue shares the same devotion to immersing attendees traversing art and music. Coupled with omnipresent views of New York City’s skyline along with multi-level viewing platforms, and delicious food vendors, Afterlife will come to life for the very first time in The Big Apple this September.

Advance tickets available at Residence Advisor while supplies last.

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Insomniac Radio Launches On Sirius XM Insomniac has announced the next phase of its radio progression, launching Insomniac Radio on Sirius XM Channel 730 as a carefully curated, fully functioning radio station representing all forms of dance music 24/7. For 25 years, Insomniac has been at the forefront of the live electronic music experience, pushing the dance music culture forward and amplifying the work of DJs and producers. Following the success of Night Owl Radio, a weekly radio show presented by Insomniac Founder Pasquale Rotella, live from the Insomniac Headquarters, Insomniac Radio brings exclusive mixes, artist interviews, festival news, world premieres and an all-encompassing list of radio shows hosted by some of dance music’s biggest DJs. Broadcasting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, listeners can tune in to Insomniac Radio on Sirius XM Channel 730.

“This is a journey that began three years ago, when we broadcast our first episode of ‘Night Owl Radio'” from Insomniac headquarters, says Insomniac Founder and CEO Pasquale Rotella. “Since then, we’ve built a strong network of artists, labels and friends who are just as passionate and enthusiastic about taking dance music radio to the next level as we are. Not only will we feature exclusive, artisthosted shows, but Insomniac Radio will be broadcasting LIVE at various festivals throughout the year including EDC, Nocturnal Wonderland, Escape: Psycho Circus, Countdown and more. We’re very excited to take the next step in this journey with our friends at Sirius.” Covering techno, house, trance, drum ‘n’ bass, dubstep, trap, and everything in between, Insomniac Radio features over 30 artisthosted shows including: Adam Beyer; Afrojack; Alan Fitzpatrick; Alison Wonderland; Claptone; Dada Life; John Digweed; Monstercat; Nicole Moudaber; Noisia; Paul Oakenfold among several others.

Specialized playlists will also feature carefully curated rotating music that represents each of the various brands powered by Insomniac, including Bassrush, Factory 93, Dreamstate, and Basscon in addition to personal selections from Pasquale Rotella and notable throwback tunes across the following: A List; Bassoon Zone; Bassrush Zone; Classic Cut; Dreamstate Zone; EDC Megamix; Factory 93 Zone; Insomniac Records Compilation; Pasquale Picks; Throwback Thursday and Up All Night.

Listen live on Sirius XM Channel 730 or online at radio.insomniac.com/

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Hamburg Heavyweights Adana Twins Launch New Label TAU As longstanding purveyors of their unique brand of house and techno, prime Hamburg exports, Adana Twins have announced the launch of their own label, TAU. Having risen through the ranks since the duo's inception back in 2006, Adana Twins have seen soaring success. Working up heat on the DJ circuit before hitting the big time in 2012, with hits "Everyday" and "Strange," they have since worked with the most notable brands, labels and bodies in the industry. Last year, the duo achieved an all-time high, signing to notorious Berlin institution-come-label, Watergate. 2018 has already proven to be a fruitful one with the release of their "Jupiter" EP (Watergate). Despite this, it seems the well-known unwavering tenacity of Adana Twins is undying, establishing themselves as true connoisseurs of their craft, heading up their very own imprint, TAU.

To celebrate their new venture, Adana Twins have produced an original track to be released as a free download via the TAU Soundcloud; TAUFREE001. New track, "Frozen," features Brazilian experimental-dance music duo, Digitaria.

The collaboration with Digitaria on "Frozen" paves the way for the overall ethos of new label, TAU; seeking to bring up-and-coming talent to the fore. Having been instrumental in securing their home city of Hamburg's position on the electronic music landscape, Adana Twins stay very humble in their hopes for TAU; seeking to create a platform for new talent alongside other music they believe in. In true Adana Twins style, they already have two releases in the pipeline, the Inaugural release, TAU001, comes from a rising German duo by the name of Innellea is set to drop on August 31st and TAU002, comes from yet another exciting new talent, BOg. hailing from Romania and currently based in Paris.

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[ICYMI] N E W S F R O M A R OUND T HE WE B

Morocco’s 2018 Oasis Festival Ads Sasha and Hot Since 82 To Lineup Morocco’s Oasis Festival final wave of artists has been announced for this one-ofa-kind festival experience taking place September 14-16 at the stunning Fellah Hotel in Marrakech. Featuring Sasha, Hot Since 82, Joy Orbison, Cinthie and more, the final add-ons complement an already incredible line-up starring Avalon Emerson, Ben Klock, Carl Cox, DJ Koze, Honey Dijon, Jessy Lanza, Mount Kimbie, Peggy Gou, The Black Madonna and many more. In addition to the music, Oasis Festival will expand its cultural offerings with The Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MACAAL) and "Welcome to the Kingdom," two new experiences set to showcase the very best of Morocco’s contemporary art, culture and design.

Chief amongst the latest additions is Last Night on Earth frontman and GRAMMYnominated producer Sasha, who is still riding high off the 2017 release of his "Refracted" live album. Knee Deep in Sound label head and Ibiza favorite Hot Since 82 will also bring his signature house sound to the festival along with UK bass and techno sensation Joy Orbison. Rounding out the additions are tech house tastemaker Alex Niggemann, who will join Amine K and Denis Horvat for a b2b2b set, Chicago house hero Boo Williams, a special b2b set from Berlin’s own Cinthie and local talent Myriam, DFA Records signee rRoxymore (live) and Morocco’s own Unes, Kali G., Pandi, Fassi and LasriZ. Along with the lineup additions, Oasis Festival will welcome The Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MACAAL) to this year’s edition. The museum, which has received praise from Forbes and Vogue along with hosting shows in New York and London to great acclaim, will bring a genuine slice of Moroccan art, history and culture while offering a window into the flourishing local creative scene. Also new for 2018 is "Welcome to the Kingdom," a cultural, creative and immersive space curated by acclaimed Moroccan fashion designer, Amine Bendriouich.

Marrakech’s celebrated cocktail bar Barometre is set to make a return, offering up a unique and mouthwatering menu of fusion drinks thanks to their bespoke cocktail wizardry and alchemic mixing approach. Also returning for 2018 is the festival’s hookah lounge, champagne bar and wide array of culinary delights from Marrakech’s contemporary food scene. Tickets for Oasis Festival 2018 are on sale now via TheOasisFest.com with final tier weekend passes for $239 USD.

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Factory 93 Returns To Hollywood For Two Big Nights At The Palladium Adam Beyer X Cirez D. Insomniac has announced the next underground affair from Factory 93 with one of the most anticipated sets of 2018, Adam Beyer X Cirez D. On Friday, Nov. 23 and Saturday, Nov. 24 at The Hollywood Palladium, Factory 93 will channel its roots across two nights of unique techno sounds for this unprecedented event. As their only two shows scheduled on the West Coast, dedicated fans will revel in the opportunity to take part in an exclusive show with two of the most widely celebrated techno artists.

Having only played together a few times before, Adam Beyer and Cirez D. will stun fans from far and wide as they flex their talents within the intimate, minimal aesthetic Factory 93 fans have grown to love. The DJ booth will be positioned at eye-level with the crowd while two esteemed names come together for two nights dedicated to Los Angeles’ storied underground culture.

Adam Beyer is a celebrated Swedish techno producer who has been a constant influence on the underground scene since he began making music. Coupled with Cirez D., a darker and deeper alias of Eric Prydz, fans will be treated to Beyer’s traditional techno sounds with the deep underground feel of Cirez D. Insomniac began in 1993 with weekly underground parties where fans would gather to appreciate the unique energy and enthralling music that fueled the warehouse scene.

Factory 93 continues to keep these roots alive with an ongoing series of techno, deep house, and tech house events.

The historic Hollywood Palladium will host Factory 93 for the second time following the Los Angeles debut of Solomun’s +1 party last year.

For more information, tickets and updates on Factory 93, visit TheFactory93.com and follow Factory 93 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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[ICYMI] Beat Fever Doubles Artists' Spotify Streams And Followers In Days N E W S F R O M A R OUND T HE WE B

Beat Fever, a mobile music game using short song previews, interactive gameplay and best-in-class marketing to drive music engagement and discovery, is unveiling their Marketing Platform worldwide to break new hits, drive artist awareness and fuel discovery like never before. Artists and labels like Steve Aoki, R3HAB, Spinnin Records and Monstercat Records have leveraged the Beat Fever Marketing Platform in Beta to launch new music, amassing streams and garnering new fans and followers along the way. Loaded with hundreds of licensed hits from "Despacito" to "Poker Face," 8.6 million music fans tap to the beat of the song, complete the challenge and are prompted to listen to the whole song on music platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and more. Players average 34 plays per song and Beat Fever has driven over 49 million clicks outbound in months.

"Beat Fever licenses and markets my music to fans around the world creating a whole new avenue for my music on the mobile phone. What else do you need to know?" says R3HAB, Internationally acclaimed Producer and DJ. "I've seen amazing engagement on Facebook, and millions of streams of my new songs through their support. I can't wait to drop my new album in Beat Fever, as part of my global marketing plan this coming August."

Promoting songs in-game is seeing immediate results via the Beat Fever Marketing Platform. From the "Featured" section in the Main Menu to Push Notifications, Beat Fever is fueling exposure, streams and plays. In February, "Azukita" by Steve Aoki featuring Daddy Yankee, Elvis Crespo and Play-N-Skillz was promoted in-game for two weeks with one music fan playing it 353 times, tens of thousands of players spiking Steve Aoki's Spotify playlist by over 61% and over 2.3 million additional streams on Spotify alone.

"We launched 'Take Me There' by Conro in Beat Fever on the same day the track dropped on all music platforms and saw a spike in followers, streams, and views," remarked Orri Sachar of Monstercat. "It's now Conro's breakout hit for 2018 and has climbed the Mediabase Dance Radio Charts, currently sitting at #3 in the top 5 alongside Marshmello, Calvin Harris, Zedd and Cash Cash."

Beyond in-game promotion, the Beat Fever Marketing Platform is building awareness and social engagement around the globe on over 200 platforms, including Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook and more. Since launching in Beta, the Beat Fever Marketing Platform has driven over 1.3 Billion impressions to date with plans to drive over 1 Billion per month by September. Beat Fever is available for iOS via iTunes and for Android via Google Play.

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Diesel And Steve Aoki Reimagine The Status Quo In Watch Category Partnership DJ/producer and fashion and tech entrepreneur, Steve Aoki, as its watch ambassador into 2019. To kick off the collaboration, Steve will be the face of Diesel's first transparency watch collection, available fall 2018.

Diesel is a guardian of the unconventional, trailblazing spirit, which aligns perfectly with the larger-than-life persona of Steve Aoki, widely known for his over-the-top music performances and intense touring schedule.

For over two decades, Aoki has been a disruptive force in music, fashion, tech and lifestyle.

Kicking off his career by providing a platform for rock bands and throwing parties in his living room, his enterprise has grown to include a thriving record label and event/lifestyle company, Dim Mak. Thanks to his relentless work ethic and creative attitude, Aoki is now celebrated as one of the most prominent DJ/producers in the world.

"Steve never stops! He's always on the move in a very experimental way, which is something very close to the attitude of Diesel," says Andrea Rosso, creative director of Diesel licenses.

"His style and his sense of aesthetic perfectly match the design and the clashing features of this watch, together with its new futuristic approach based on transparency. We're very happy to have him on board."

For fall 2018, Diesel is reimagining the status quo and introducing the brand's first bold collection of blue transparency watches. Drawn from the indigo dyeing of jeans, blue transparency is a natural design evolution for Diesel, a brand rooted in denim culture.

The new watch styles display vintage cream pops on dials, inspired by denim stitching.

Transparent cases and straps that fade from blue to crystal clear complete the original design story.

"I like to challenge the construct of time. I have to manage, maximize and master my days, and that's why I connect so well with Diesel watches," says Steve Aoki. "I am all about embracing passions and challenging convention, and that's exactly what Diesel represents. I am thankful the brand is providing me with a platform to further express my personal style and globally represent the brand."

The new Diesel blue transparency watches are now available in select stories and at https://www.diesel.com/watches.

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Imagine And Surreal Announce Fan Experiences With Armin Van Buuren, Kaskade, Alesso & More

Imagine and Surreal have created two exclusive artist-based experiences which fans can enter with one winner chosen for each. Each winner will receive a VIP ticket to Imagine Music Festival for themselves and a friend, roundtrip airfare courtesy of Orbitz, onsite VIP Glamping by Unity Travel, as well as the artist experience they entered. Net proceeds from the campaign will benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, a not-forprofit organization dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. The artist-based experiences are to include: a meet and greet with Armin Van Buuren; a side stage performance viewing with Kaskade; golf cart escort ride with Alesso; a side stage performance viewing with RL Grime and signed merch pack; hanging with Getter backstage; trailer hangout with The Glitch Mob; trailer hangout with 12th Planet; eat and greet with Bear Grillz and a signed merch pack from GRiZ. Running from August 7th through to September 5th, fans can enter by submitting a mail-in entry or through several different donation tiers. Each package is valued at over $2,100 and donations start at $5 for any individual experience. Additionally, a fan can also donate $25.00 for 5 entries into each experience or $75.00 for 20 entries into each experience. Fans can visit www. givesurreal.com for full details and to enter.

Featuring four main stages, Imagine’s immersive aquatic fairytale will permeate the grounds of Atlanta Motor Speedway - from the infield to deep into the early morning in the camping areas. The 2018 performer lineup includes: Headliners: Armin Van Buuren; Bassnectar; Kaskade; Alesso; Galantis; RL Grime, among dozens more and over 70 local and regional acts.

Tickets to Imagine are available now starting at $219 for a 3-day pass and $285 for a 3-day pass with camping. VIP passes with express entry into festival, exclusive viewing areas, VIP bars and lounges, and private air-conditioned VIP trailer restrooms start at $360 for a 3-day pass and $479 with a 3-day pass with camping. Several lodging packages are available, including GA Camping, VIP Camping, RV Camping, Unity Travel Qube village and Hotels. Payment plans are available for a downpayment as low as $66.55, where fans can elect for four low monthly installments.

Tickets are available online at www.imaginefestival.com.

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First Artists Announced For ADE LIVE 2018 Róisín Murphy, Agar Agar, Red Axes & Eefje de Visser The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is the most important business platform for electronic music and the world's largest club festival. During ADE, Amsterdam becomes the center of the global electronic music scene for five days and thus is a breeding ground for cultural and technological innovation.

For the past three years, live music has had an important position within the ADE festival program through ADE LIVE. Paradiso, Melkweg and Sugar Factory joined forces again this year during the two-day program, allowing visitors to discover the latest electronic live acts and honour established names.

Last year, renowned artists like Fatima Yamaha, Hercules & Love Affair and Marian Hill played next to (then) emerging acts such as Nambyar, Phlake and Témé Tan and showed that electronic live music deserves a prominent place within ADE's offering. This year's program will leave an even bigger mark on our festival program, thanks to the queen of nu-disco: Róisín Murphy. Ever since her Moloko days, the Irish vocalist has been able to innovate and surprise us with her unusual pop music.

Together with the synth-heavy electro music of Agar Agar, the punky techno of Red Axes [live] and the dreamscapes of Eefje de Visser, the third edition of ADE LIVE promises yet again to offer a wide range of musical talent.

ADE LIVE is accessible for ADE Pass holders (limited capacity) and single ticket holders.

The ADE Pass is available here, single tickets are available here.

The Amsterdam Dance Event takes place from the 17th to 21st of October, 2018 and is organized by The Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation, an initiative of Buma.

For the complete program and more information about ADE visit www.a-d-e.nl.

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[ICYMI] Skrillex, Eric Prydz And Porter Robinson To Close Out The Year with Decadence Arizona N E W S F R O M A R OUND T HE WE B

Relentless Beats has caused the premature popping of champagne bottles with the announcement that Skrillex, Porter Robinson (DJ set), and Eric Prydz would be headlining Decadence NYE Arizona- a two-day New Year’s Eve celebration taking place at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler, Arizona on December 30 and 31, 2018.

Presented by Relentless Beats and Global Dance, the fifth annual festival has played host to some of electronic dance music’s biggest and most buzz-worthy artists, including: Armin Van Buuren; The Chainsmokers; Deadmau5; Marshmello; Slushii; DJ Snake and Zedd. The highly anticipated lineup joining Skrillex, Porter Robinson and Eric Prydz will be announced in the coming weeks.

“We are ensuring that New Year’s Eve is no longer for the amateurs,” says Relentless Beats founder Thomas Turner. “Assembling an opening lineup of acts who have been out of the market for some time now is a sign of things to come in 2019.”

Situated on the Gila River Indian Community, Rawhide Event Center is Arizona’s largest 1880s western-themed entertainment venue located just south of Phoenix- a mere 20 minutes from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Relentless Beats will be transforming the venue into the Arizona’s biggest super-club for a decadent two nights.

General Admission passes for Decadence Arizona are on sale now for $159, before fees.

VIP passes will be available at two levels: Standard VIP, including everything that a GA ticket provides plus express VIP entrance, a commemorative lanyard, access to VIP lounge, access to VIP viewing deck, premium restrooms and passed desserts in the VIP areas.

Platinum VIP includes everything that the Standard VIP pass includes, plus: complimentary drinks, side stage viewing, access to artist hospitality lounge, steakhouse quality dinner, exclusive festival gift bag, and festival concierge. You must be age 21 and up to purchase Platinum VIP passes.

For full details and all ticket options, visit www.decadencearizona.com.

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[NEW MUSIC: PREVIEWS] songs penned and delivered by Norwegian singer/ songwriter Ane Brun and the incredible Alison May respectively. An artistic statement and a perfectly considered body of work, "In My Last Life" owes very little to the dancefloor that Andrew is often associated with - instead drawing its inspirations from influences as far and wide as Kate Bush, Atoms For Peace, Aphex Twin and Talk Talk. Through its 8 songs, the LP plots an enchanting, carefully spun tale of love and loss - explored through the narrative prisms of reincarnation and immortality.

Alison May swims in the overwhelming sensations of love in the ethereal electronic washes of "Tidal Wave," looks at love through reincarnation on the dreamy "In My Last Life" and whispers of stalking ex-lovers from beyond the grave on the shuffling, Timbalandesque beats of "Immortal Lover."

Every visionary artist has a defining work - their personal magnus opus. For the polymath Andrew Bayer, "In My Last Life" might be just that. Grammy nominated through his production work with Above & Beyond, the D.C. native co-produced their #3 US album "Common Ground" and is also a writer and producer on Lo Moon’s indie electronica hit "Loveless."

As a DJ, the Anjunabeats star has graced the stages of tastemaker electronic festivals such as EDC Vegas, Electric Zoo and Creamfields, and headlined clubs from LA to London. But it is as an album artist that Andrew Bayer has sculpted his reputation as a true innovator - an artist in the classic sense of the word.

It’s a journey that began with his 2011 debut LP "It’s Artificial" - described by Mixmag as “an incredible album of sophisticated electronica." It’s 2013 followup, "If It Were You, We’d Never Leave" took an even bolder creative direction. Ditching the 4/4 beats completely, Andrew instead conjured a 16-track sampladelic odyssey featuring Sufjan Stevens, Ane Brun and Des-ree - earning comparisons to DJ Shadow, Moby and Flying Lotus by XLR8R. Five years in the making, this third LP "In My Last Life" represents a humanising of the enigmatic producer’s sound - comprising of 8 heartfelt and emotional

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Ane Brun’s three turns, meanwhile, are as diverse as they are majestic. Nodding back to classics 80s ballads from Kate Bush and Sade, "Love You More" is a slow-building indie-pop beauty loaded with joy and musicality. Somewhere between Aphex Twin and The XX, "Hold On To You" is a string-laden, bittersweet ode to the recently departed, whilst the psychedelic synth-pop of "Your Eyes" that could easily be filed next to the best work of MGMT, Passion Pit et al.

And then there’s closer "End of All Things," an anthemic, arm-waving electronica excursion, where Alison May sings in ode to a recently lost love - capturing all the celebration, uncertainty and emotion at the end of a beautiful road. A perfect closer, but "In My Last Life" is also an album that needs to be taken in its entirety.

Taken as one cohesive and beautifully constructed whole, the 8-track LP represents an journey that will surprise, stun and overwhelm those that submit to its charms -a truly personal masterpiece with all the musicality and detail that Andrew’s fans know and love him for.

Buy it here.

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[NEW MUSIC: PREVIEWS] will be embarking on a world tour which kicks off this September. With stops in cities like Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Denver, and European and Australian dates to be announced soon on the itinerary, fans all over the world will get the opportunity to get a sneak preview of the "Evasion" album.

The LP is a culmination of CloZee’s experience traveling the world, without barriers.

“It invites the listeners to discover the richness of their own imagination thanks to the very different influences: a night in the streets of Tokyo, a dancer, a beach of Les Landes, a stormy evening in the mountains, the jungle of Costa Rica, the #MeToo movement, the Nevada desert…”

French indie-electronic composer and producer CloZee has carved out an unmistakable signature sound in dance music, and now she’s gearing up to share her glitchy, worldly beats with fans everywhere in the form of her debut album and an incredibly packed world tour.

Comparable to live electronic acts like Bonobo, The Glitch Mob, and Gramatik – CloZee embraces sounds that aren’t familiar to all ears and blends them into sonic perfection.

With seven North American tours already under her belt, along with stops all over her native France, India, and performances at esteemed festivals including the Do LaB’s stage at Coachella, Bonnaroo, Electric Forest and Okeechobee, CloZee is a world-class traveler and her global perspective seeps deeply into her ethereal sound.

Now, the rising composer has a debut full length album up her sleeve that she’ll unveil for fans later this year. For those who can’t wait, CloZee

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The album itself is beyond eclectic, touching on influences from every corner of the globe, with each track lending itself into a different cultural sound. It’s as if listeners are experiencing CloZee’s worldwide adventures through her eyes and ears.

CloZee’s productions acknowledge that music is a language that we all understand, as she designs rising beats and vibrating melodies with a universal dialect.

Top notch and unique productions are in line with other well known French electronic acts including Superpoze, Petit Biscuit and Fakear, yet CloZee’s sound is truly a distinct listening experience.

Catch a glimpse into the sounds that have shaped CloZee’s debut album "Evasion" during one of the stops of her upcoming tour.

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[NEW MUSIC: PREVIEWS] upholds GU’s reputation for delivering timeless DJ mixes by bringing to light some largely forgotten classic records from the past including tracks by Son of Raw, Joeski and DJ Chus, and John Creamer & Stephane K.

Global Underground continues to dedicate itself to developing new artists with the fourth backto-back Nubreed release due out in September.

Rising star, Denney has been secured to helm the twelfth installment of the highly esteemed, groundbreaking, and genre-warping DJ mix album series.

"Nubreed#12: Denney" is due to for release on Friday, September 28, 2018 as a double CD plus digital and streaming formats. A vinyl release featuring four exclusive tracks is scheduled for November 16th.

Nubreed#12 sees Denney curate 29 tracks from legendary artists such as Andy Cato, Danny Howells, Brian Cid, Kerri Chandler, Layo & Bushwacka! as well as newer stars Catz ‘N Dogz, Audiojack, Franky Rizardo, and Eelke Kleijn. The album also includes four exclusive tracks from Denney. "Genena," The Soul Man "Dirty Waltzer" (Denney's Nubreed Edit), Richie Blacker & Loeca "Angel," and Tim Weeks "Illuminate" which have been earmarked for a vinyl release. The Back to Basics and Viva Warriors resident, Denney, also

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Since the beginning, Global Underground has heavily invested in new talent - the lifeblood of the electronic music scene - as exemplified by the benchmark Nubreed album series that’s counted Steve Lawler, Sander Kleinenberg, Lee Burridge, and Satoshi Tomiie, amongst its ranks. Recent releases include Habischman (#9), Oliver Schories (#10) and Theo Kottis (#11). And, while these albums have made stars of the DJs who’ve mixed them, GU has provided an outlet for thousands of up and coming producers, many of whom have debuted their work on the label’s series, for over twenty years.

This year has been equally exciting with Denney recording tracks for Nic Fanciulli’s seminal Saved Records and Hot Since 82’s Knee Deep in Sound.

He also took on a South and North American tour, has played key gigs at Elrow, Ibiza, Miami Music Week with Green Velvet, Mark Knight, Crosstown Rebels and Roger Sanchez, as well as festival dates at Gottwood, Hideout, and Snowbombing.

However, he took a break from his 2-year global touring schedule to curate his Nubreed album and considered over six thousand tracks from his iTunes database as well as rooting through his vinyl collection and inboxed new promos.

Denney said, “This 3-month labour of love has resulted in the most personal and emotive selection of music I’ve ever made. I thought the Essential Mix was tough, this was another level again."

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[NEW MUSIC: PREVIEWS] To realize "Invictus" in its entirety, it was necessary for Juraj to co-opt talent from both inside the trance realm and out. Over its course, co-producers working alongside him came to include Giuseppe Ottaviani, Eco and The Thrillseekers, as well as studio contemporaries like Robert Nickson, Ferry Tayle and Exis. He also drew on a wealth of singing talent to add additional shades to its story. "Invictus" has lyrical and vocal contributions from Julie Thompson, Merethe Soltvedt and others - their songs frequently metaphoric parallels echoing its unfolding plot.

In 2016, Juraj 'Driftmoon' Klička released "(R) Evolution" - his first artist album. Its arrival provoked a warm reception from DJs, big love from fans and positive noises from press. This past July, less than 24 months on, his sophomore release lands. It is a follow-up really in name only. Between the two pieces lies a gulf, striking in both size and nature.

With "Invictus," in pretty much every way imaginable, Juraj has raised aim, game and ultimately the Driftmoon name.

"Invictus’"started life not as sounds, but as words and pictures, in graphic novel form. With a mediationon-loss its central theme, it deals with “a story told from the perspective of a father who is recording his memoirs, before going to the funeral of his two children who’ve died far away, and in circumstances unknown.”

An extraordinary subject to author on, as Juraj is not yet a father himself. Lending more insight to this, the Slovakian continues: “I am a firm believer that strong and emotional life experiences can change a human being in their entirety. I wrote the story to try and gain an understanding of how a parent must feel when they lose something they’ve given life to. There’s a lot of my own experiences bedded into the story but he clarifies they are figurative in its overall scheme.”

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Playing a key role in the album’s extraordinary makeup are its spoken interludes, which relate the story of "Invictus." Driftmoon became reacquainted with voiceover artist Robert Polo, who plays the central part of the father. Polo, in turn, connected him with an American couple living in Prague who voiced the story’s siblings. Commencing in the summer of 2017, storyboarding and writing the screenplay for ‘Invictus’ took 6 months. The germ of every new track produced for album took seed through an idea on that started life on Juraj’s storyboard. The music mirrors the arc and mood of the tale. From the melancholic & lamenting to the hopeful & uplifting, it ebbs and flows, engaging the listener with the plot in a multidimensional manner.

“Apart from the very ending I wrote the whole storyline myself," says Driftmoon. "As I do not have kids yet, Robert told me he would write the final monologue, where the father is recording the very last message, talking about his children." It was, he says, "one of the most emotional moments in my life when he, a professional recording artist, broke down during the recording session, imagining himself in the same shoes as his character.”

A project epic in scope and boundless in imagination, one ripe with ambition and "nothing’s impossible" attitude, "Inviticus" is a “production” in the truest senses of the words. A release unlike any other from electronic music’s quarter!

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[NEW MUSIC: PREVIEWS] could still be felt with their tracks being sampled by The Notorious B.I.G, NWA, A Tribe Called Quest, Dr.Dre and Snoop Dogg.

The inauguration of Donald Trump as US President in 2016 inspired Hassan and Oyewole to resurrect the group to create a brand new record, modern and edgy, and deeply relevant and reflective of our times.

On the 50th anniversary of the band's inception at an event in Harlem, NY to commemorate Malcolm X's birthday on 19 May 1968, influential spoken word artists, poets and commentators The Last Poets are set to make a glorious and relevant return with their first album in over 20 years, "Understand What Black Is." Produced by Ben Lamdin (Nostaglia 77) and Brighton legend Prince Fatty, whose speciality is traditional reggae and dub production's, "Understand What Black Is" is a ten-track album which speaks of a revolutionary struggle defined by both race and identity, that has never sounded more relevant.

Released on Studio Rockers, there will also be an accompanying single featuring remixes of the title track "Understand What Black Is" by Mala (South London collective Digital Mystikz) and UK Dance music innovators Dego and Kaidi. Since the initial line-up of Dahveed Nelson, Gylan Kain and Felipe Luciano formed in East Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park, The Last Poets have produced under various guises over the subsequent years. However, it was their seminal output, namely 1970's "The Last Poets" under both Umar bin Hassan and Abiodun Oyewole that secured their legacy, becoming one of the most important influences in early hip hop. Throughout the last 20 years, the band have remained largely on hiatus. But their influence

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Tracks on "Understand What Black Is" include "How Many Bullets," which bridles with defiance as Oyewole works through a litany of injustices suffered by black people in the US: "You’ve Tried To Blow My Brains Out With Bigotry, Chopped Off My Wings, So I Couldn’t Fly Free, And Dared Me To Be Me, Took My Drum, Broke My Hands, Yanked My Roots Right Up Out Of The Land, And Riddled My Soul With Jesus." "What I Want To See" describes a utopia - a refuge from hurt and those who’d make "our vision blurred, and our faith obscure," whilst the title track "Understand What Black Is" aims to transcend ethnicity: "understand what black is... It's the source from which all things come... black is a hero, not a villain."

The album even takes reference from Prince's 2003 album of instrumentals, "News," which Hassan drew comparisons from with his own childhood experiences: "That poem took me about a year to write... I just kept writing and writing but not getting too far and then I heard that album and the musicianship was amazing. I loved Prince in that movie Purple Rain because my father was a talented musician but he was into brutalising Mama at times and in the movie there's a Jerome and my name is Jerome, so it was like he was telling my life story as well."

The album acts as a body of work between individual members each speaking of their own personal journeys, but feeding into the much larger narrative of struggle and oppression, alongside a fervent hunger for social change. These are struggles and tests of personal resolve that have directly shaped and moulded the bands' unique sound over the course of an impressive 50 years, and their powerful and influential commentary remains as relevant as ever.

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[NEW MUSIC: PREVIEWS] To that end, Alex Di Stefano, Ciaran McAuley, Amir Hussain, Casey Rasch and Leroy Moreno are just some of those who’s latest studio wares have found their way into #22’s system. You’ll also find music from classic trance operators like Misja Helsloot, Andain and Talla 2XLC, whilst Menno himself contributes two tracks to 2018’s order.

Mixed to the exacting standards De Jong fans have come to know, expect and love, ITWT22 weighs anchor in a Psy-ish state of mind.

Liquid Soul & Zyce’s splice of Paul Oakenfold’s "Full Moon Party," Metronome’s take on GMO’s "FortyTwo" and Tyas’ take on Menno’s own "Ananda" all pile on the frontend pressure.

As venerable an institution as exists in trance, IN TRANCE WE TRUST unleashed the latest edition in their mix collection series this past July.

Exclusively, "Victra" from Skylex comes hot on the heels of the US producer’s 2018 treatment of Andain’s "Beautiful Things."

Having assumed its reins back in 2014, chairman Menno de Jong has A&R’d the label into a new era and through its annual ADE showcase, brought it a live aspect.

"My Shadow" by Alex Di Stefano,"‘If I Survive" from Robbie Van Doe, "Mana’"courtesy of Amir Hussain and Ciaran McAuley’s "The Titanic" supply a shifting, compelling blend of harmonic vibes, mixed with tougher edged sounds.

Alongside Sneijder and Mike Saint Jules, the Dutchman mixed a disc of its commemorative 20th Anniversary Triple CD, but given his longstanding ITWT relationship, surprisingly hasn’t previously gone solo on his own edition.

As the mix moves into its second phase, "uplifting’" becomes its prime directive. In title and tone, "Flying High" from Casey Rasch, Misja Helsloot’s "See The Sun Again" and Talla 2XLC "Uprising" each elevate its trajectory by degrees.

That’s rectified now, as he takes the mix helm to put his vision for the label into the sharpest possible focus.

With the pH-pow of John O’Callaghan’s acidic "Next Stop Muddy Waters" still ringing in the ears, Menno drops his 2018 Outro Edit of "Set To Sail," giving ITWT22 a fittingly anthemic conclusion.

Across its sixteen tracks (ten of which feature exclusively), Menno balances productions by scene greats (Paul Oakenfold, John O’Callaghan among them) with those making waves more recent in nature.

A summer essential for IN TRANCE WE TRUST collect-avists and newcomers alike, you can order the album here .

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Scorching times demand scorching tracks.

Hardcore temperatures sizzle sweetly with hardcore beats – and maybe a bit of acid squelch.

Who better, then, to roar in out of the sun and soundtrack summer ’18 than the original electronic music trailblazers?

Presenting "Need Some1," the pounding first single from The Prodigy’s forthcoming album. It is, if you like, vintage futurism, a banger that features a classic house diva vocal sample from Loleatta Holloway (the original “voice” of Black Box’s "Ride On Time"). “I wanted to write something that had downtempo swagger, but still felt dangerous,” says the band’s Liam Howlett, introducing the single alongside an explosive video shot in Manila by Paco Raterta. “After being sent loads of pedestrian video director showreels,” says Liam, “Paco’s style stood out and punched me in the face: just so raw and original-looking, I knew he was the man for us.

The finished video has such violent edge and style and looks like nothing else we have seen – to us it’s only worth doing a video if you can make something original and exciting, which this is.”

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The Prodigy’s newly-announced album "No Tourists," which has been written, produced and mixed over the last year by main man Howlett in his studio in London’s Kings Cross. Though this is – Liam notes – “very much a band album”. Yes, there are one or two collaborators, but fundamentally this is the sound of the central Prodigy three, bringing their riotous sound to audiences old and new, two decades since they changed the face and sound of electronic music with epochal album"The Fat Of The Land." For a band who’ve sold 30 million records and won multiple honours (two Brits, two Kerrang! awards, five MTV awards, two Grammy nominations), this is next-chapter and next-level Prodigy.

“Need Some1 demonstrates the thing about our band that I love: it’s multi-sided,” says Howlett. "We have the freedom to drop a tune like this alongside tracks led by Keef and Maxim, and still represent what we are about in the same way." Referring to the Holloway sample, Liam adds that “there’s always one element in our tunes that looks back to where we came from. When asked what the new album sounds like, my response is: Evil Rave. We own that sound.“

With production completed, the band have broken cover from the studio to shed further light on ‘No Tourists’. Expanding on the general shape of the project, Liam says: “this album is equally aggressive as the last records – but in a different way." A musician, songwriter and studio maestro, Howlett is as rigorous and righteously up for it as he was when he formed his 28-years-young band.

He explains that, as ever, the new songs “are built to play live. To us, ‘No Tourists’ is ultimately about escapism and the want and need to be derailed.

Don’t be a tourist - there is always more danger and excitement to be found if you stray from the set path.”

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[NEW MUSIC: PREVIEWS] Residents, Thrashing Doves and Yello. During the summer of 1988 and 1989, a new cultural movement (known culturally as Second Summer of Love) was born out of a desire to dance to the uplifting house sound of Chicago as enjoyed on the buzzing Balearic club scene of Ibiza, where a new type of all-night party lifestyle had been met with enthusiasm by UK clubbers. Upon their return to the UK, a new style of raving emanated from the underground club scenes of London and Manchester known as acid house, creating a mania referred to as the Summer of Love. The fervent demand to dance to electronic music spread like wildfire across the fields and disused warehouses of the UK, Europe and beyond, evolving into the global rave scene enjoyed today.

New State Music has announced the release of an era-defining retrospective celebrating the summers of 1988 and 1989 and the birth of the cultural movement known as "acid house."

Summer Of Love is a 3 CD mix album of the biggest acid house, rave and Balearic classics curated and mixed by three of the genres’ most high profile and historically documented DJs, Paul Oakenfold, Nancy Noise and Colin Hudd.

The collection features game-changing records famously associated with the DJs seminal respective club brands Spectrum, The Land of Oz and Future including key tracks by house originators Frankie Knuckles, Marshall Jefferson, Phuture, Fingers Inc and the No.1 single from Steve 'Silk' Hurley, "Jack Your Body."

The album also features UK top 10s from 808 State "Pacific State," Men Without Hats "Safety Dance" and top 20s from It’s Immaterial, The Art of Noise, Bizzare Inc, Orbital, The Jungle Brothers, Stretch & Stacker Humanoid. Plus the credible underground club hits that made up the scene and scene favorites by bands The Cure, The

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Paul Oakenfold kicks it all off on CD1 bringing the sound of Spectrum, the infamous acid house party at Heaven, mixing up classics from the likes of Frankie Knuckles, Marshall Jefferson, 808 State and Steve 'Silk' Hurley. Colin Hudd is the legendary London Soul, Funk and Boogie DJ who was one of the first DJs in the UK to start playing U.S. house music and influenced a raft of DJs thereafter.

CD2 presents the sound of The Land Of Oz, also held at the nightclub Heaven in London, featuring an equally ecstatic blend of acid house and rave classics that takes in anthems from Quartz, Rhythim Is Rhythim, Bizarre Inc, Orbital, Joe Smooth and CeCe Rogers, together with a healthy side of "hip house" from the Jungle Brothers, Fast Eddie and Jungle Crew.

Nancy Noise recreates her authentic Ibiza style DJ set on CD3. The mix includes sublime moments from The Cure, Art Of Noise, Shakatak, Men Without Hats, Yello and more eclectic cuts from It’s Immaterial, Thrashing Doves and Stretch.

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[NEW MUSIC: PREVIEWS] due in large part to mainstream pop culture’s continued embrace of this decade’s Electronic Dance Music explosion. It eclipses some of the biggest events in the world when compared to internet social media chitter chatter. Tomorowland amasses more tweets, insta and FB posts than Glastonbury, Burningman, Cochella, and Ultra music festivals combined. Even more than the F1, Wimbeldon, The Oscars and Tour De France put together.

This year the theme is "The Story of Planaxis" – a kind of lost city of Atlantis idea, think magical submerged cities, extraordinary sea creatures and underwater mystery and the namesake of this year’s compilation.

Tomorrowland launches a CD in three volumes with exclusive sets by international DJs Armin Van Buuren, Axwell, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Lost Frequencies and exclusive Tomorrowland Summer Mix compilation.

Hands up anyone that has been to Tomorrowland?

Those lucky enough to have visited arguably the largest festival in the world will tell you that it is an extraordinary experience. Located in the aptly named town of Boom in Belgium, now in its 14th year, the sheer scale of the festival will overwhelm you. Think 16 stages, 400,000 people from over 75 countries split over two glorious weekends all with a will to dance.

Tomorrowland is a step beyond the conventional big festival, going all out on design, creating another world for the time that you are with them.

The main stage itself is extraordinary, gigantic in size and scale with pyrotechnics, state of the art lighting and sound and packing a wow factor that would be hard to experience on this scale anywhere else. The festival has steadily grown,

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Now some of the festivals biggest names bring you their take on the Tomorowland sound.

While Armin van Buuren, Axwell, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Lost Frequencies conquer the Mainstage during the first weekend, you can also enjoy the legendary mash-ups of their best tracks at home.

The four DJs all made special 30-minute sets, exclusive to the first 2 volumes of ‘The Story of Planaxis’. The third volume offers a unique Tomorrowland Mix 2018.

Either as a memento of your experience or those that just want to sample the flavor of this incredible festival, this compilation will bring you a snapshot of the biggest tracks and high-octane moments of the event.

This is a download and physical release only including a Deluxe edition with 40-page booklet, and special copper hot foil embossed packaging.

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[NEW MUSIC: PREVIEWS] with the fine carved bones from the countless many condemned to this realm of eternal torment.

Its three eyes rolled apathetically to fall upon one particular beggar, drained of almost all remaining life from her years pennance, spent at the foot of the infernal throne, worshipping the glory of pain in all its truth and crying for salvation. The utter futility of this endeavor suddenly dawned on the great cat, as the constancy of myriad calls made for escape fell upon his ears at once.

Suddenly annoyed by this ever-present sound, he reached out, spearing the pathetic being before him with a claw and flinging her from into rock and into the depths of the molten river below.

The ZOMBIE CATS return to the label that set the fire on their ferocious project back in 2014, placing them on a fierce trajectory of furiously kinetic releases that have brought them to the present, their most pointed assault on the eardrums yet with the "Worlds End" EP on EATBRAIN. With the title track tearing out of the mouth of hell with slower bpm but highly charged energy, further establishing the newly forming neurowave genre, the cats make a bold statement from the outset.

Also featuring 2 intense collaborations with masters of their art, ABIS and MALUX, alongside 3 further astounding intensely fresh solo cuts, the "Worlds End" EP is a welcome return for one of dnb's most respected duos, on one of the genres most consistent labels. The end is here, and it's one hell of a ride. Check out the storyline concept behind the release.

The mass of supplicants prostrated just beyond its twisted paws, their pathetic mewling pleasantly caressing the towering feline fiend's ears as they expressed their divine agony. Drinking up the delicious earmilk of their pain, it reclined languidly in its glorious pedestal; a mass of flesh and sinews

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His eyes watched her form ignite and fade in the heat, her soul joining others to be swept into its current on a journey to be reborn as pitiful lesser devils elsewhere in the plane. How benevolent an act, the cat thought to itself, freeing the pitiful creature from her suffering for a brief moment and more even - giving her the opportunity of such an esteemed metamorphosis. Even though the pathetic fiend she would be reborn as would hold not even a candle to his own magnificence, it would still be a marked improvement against the limits of her prior flesh. Satisfied by his own thoughts, he leaned forward once, rotating his vast ears to better drink in the fresh desperate energy of the remaining supplicants. Its hideous mouth opened to a wide, sharp smile, revealing cruelly serrated fangs that shone unnaturally with a umbral hue.

"A reward for my benevolence," he thought as he plucked the nearest wretch from the rock with a single talon, his pupils sharpening with focussed malevolence as he tossed them into his fur-lined maw. Satisfied, his hunger temporarily sated, there was but one thing left to do. He would take a nap.

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[ON TOUR] REZZ is a DJ/Producer based out of Niagara Falls, Canada. At only 20 years old, her unique spin on underground Techno has caught the ears of Deadmau5 and Skrillex, and made her a hot topic on music blogs and publications around the world often hailing her as “Girlsaffelstein.”

Having built a following through a series of free releases on SoundCloud, REZZ’s debut label release "Serenity" came out June 2015 by request of Mau5trap records boss Deadmau5. Her penchant for dark, eerie atmospheric tracks that exhibit maturity far beyond her young age is what caught the ear of Skrillex and led to her follow up 3 track "Insurrection" EP on his NEST imprint.

REZZ's ever-evolving and idiosyncratic electro sound is only getting bigger as proven with her EP release on Mau5trap "The Silence is Deafening."

After joining the roster at AM Only, REZZ has secured herself a spot on major festivals including Tomorrowland, HARD Day of the Dead, Something Wicked, Sunset Music Festival, Ever After, Mysteryland, and HolyShip! among others.

Her sound is as unique as her live show experience, where she is gaining a cult like following with every passing show. Having already garnered so much attention so quickly, the stage is set for REZZ to explode around the world.

In support of the brand new album, "Certain Kind of Magic," out now on Mau5trap, Rezz has taken to the road criss-crossing across the United States.

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SEPTEMBER 1 ELECTRIC ZOO NYC, NY SEPTEMBER 6 DANCEFESTOPIA LOUISBURG, KS SEPTEMBER 14 LOST LANDS MUSIC FESTIVAL THORNVILLE, OH SEPTEMBER 15 HOUSE OF BLUES BOSTON, MA SEPTEMBER 29 WAMU THEATRE SEATTLE, WA OCTOBER 5 AUSTIN CITY LIMITS AUSTIN, TX OCTOBER 13 RED ROCKS MORRISON, CO OCT 31 ARMORY MINNEAPOLIS, MN NOVEMBER 2 MASONIC TEMPLE DETROIT, MI NOVEMBER 17 PNE FORUM VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA NOVEMBER 23 & 24 SHRINE AUDITORIUM AND EXPO HALL JANUARY 5 HOLY SHIP PORT CANAVERAL, FL FEBRUARY 27 DEJA VOOM CHACALAL, MEXICO

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[BUZZ WORTHY] BELAU

Written by JOSEPH ARTHUR

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n 2015, Belau consisted of one person, Péter Kedves. These days, Belau’s personnel configuration ranges from 2-4, with cohort and longtime friend Krisztián Buzás, Benji Kiss and vocalist Böbo Szécsi, all depending on the setting and circumstances. Kedves and company are an award-winning Hungarian export, drawing

on experiences of travel and adventures abroad as the driving source of inspiration for their cheerful, sunshiny, relaxing and peaceful songs and videos. Belau debuted 3 years ago with a song titled "Island of Promise," which won the Hungarian Video Music Award’s Special Prize, listed among Deezer’s top hits of 2015 and featured in the HBO series Aranyélet (Golden Life). In 2016, the transformation and evolution to a working band took place when Krisztián Buzás joined in. Belau would notch more than 40 live dates including gigs at major festivals such as Sziget, Untold and Balaton Sound. Late in 2016 the band released a 12-song debut album titled "The Odyssey" featuring several guest vocalists from Hungary’s underground scene winning Hungary’s "Best Electronic Album of the Year" honors and to top off 2016, Pepsi International featured Belau’s music in commercials across 33 nations.

2017 saw Kedves and co release a remix EP of selected tracks from their debut LP and an increase in bookings all across Europe. It appears that Belau is not showing any signs of slowing down their break neck pace of activity. This year, they’ve broadened their footprint in Europe and broke in to the U.S. with dates at SXSW and in New York City. In July, "Breathe" was unleashed. It is a stunning visual work featuring the vocals of Sophie Lindinger perfectly accentuating the summertime feels and vibes of the Caribbean. Belau’s rise as one of the most interesting electronica bands in Europe will continue to grow as they bring their conceptual sounds to audiences all across Europe and beyond. Look for Belau to continue their chill-wave journey with a new LP coming in Spring 2019.

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[BUZZ WORTHY] FERNANDA MARTINS

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echno and HardTechno DJ/Producer Fernanda Martins, aka Dot Chandler, has been cranking out her explosive sets in clubs and at festivals all around the world for the last ten years, feeding her crowds frenzied Techno selections with great charisma and skill.

It’s been noted that she has a love for incorporating new and innovative textures and elements while integrating her wild cuts, scratches and all kinds of effects into her mixes. From an early age while growing up in Brazil, her music exposure leans towards 80s-90s Rock, Pop and New Wave. The music coming out during this period attracted and influenced her towards a career in making electronic music. In the beginning, she sought out the works of Carl Cox, Jeff Mills, Laurent Garnier, Dave Clarke, Mauro Piccoto and Adam Beyer, among others and the educational process began. Through hours upon hours of listening experiences it became quite apparent to Fernanda which genre of electronic music she would pursue. That would be Techno. Fernanda found herself immersed and under the influence of London’s Underground Techno scene, which fueled her desire to master her mixing skills. Over the course of her career, Funk and Acid Techno were primary selections of early live sets that evolved through careful selection to include heavier hard-core and pure techno. These days, when Fernanda is not in the studio or in the DJ booth, she can be found co-managing Devotion Records and Audiocode Records with Lucas Freire. Home based in Barcelona, both labels have grown and gained a healthy reputation for releasing dozens of quality Techno and HardTechno recordings. Dedication, continual periods of growth and experience, learning Techno’s sub-genres such as classic, acid, melodic and hard, combined with a very high energy stage presence, masterful mixing skills and a deep discography dating back to 2009, all prove one thing—when it come to the international conversation on up-and-coming female DJs/producers to watch out for, Fernanda Martins deserves inclusion. Prediction: Fernanda Martins continues to evolve as a DJ/producer, lands more high profile performance opportunities and ends up in that international conversation I mentioned earlier on. One day, Fernanda. One day.

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[BUZZ WORTHY] HENRI PFR

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enri Peiffer aka Henri PFR is the latest rising star coming out of Belgium’s electronic music scene. He has already racked up millions of video views, attracted hundreds of thousands of fans and followers on social media, landed a major label distribution deal with Sony Music and has had multiple singles charting in

the top 5, earning support from the likes of Armin van Buuren, Robin Schulz, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Lost Frequencies, among others. All of this and he is not even 25 years old yet. Henri’s musical path began with classical piano and music theory training at age six. By the time he was 16, he would be discovered by Armin Van Buuren who signed Henri to his Armada label, releasing his first two singles, one of which, "Tarida," peaked at #2 in the Belgian charts. A remix of German producer Robin Schulz’s 2015 album title track "Sugar" and a co-production credit for "Wave Goodbye" would be followed by having three original Henri PFR tracks released through Sony Music. By 2016, he would notch his first multi-monthly charting and Platinum status single with "Until The End." 2017 represents awards and acknowledgements. Beginning with winning Belgium Radio’s"Pure Newcomer Award" at the D6bels Music Awards, followed by winning an "Orchid" in the Culture category at Walloon Brabant’s Orchid Ceremony and topping it off, being named winner of the "International Newcomer of the Year Award" by Fun Radio DJ Awards during last year’s Amsterdam Dance Event. 2018 has continued to be fruitful for the young musician. Most notable is a recent single release "Catching Butterflies."

For the track, Henri brought in super producer HIDDN (credits include: Yves V, MATTN, RIVERO) to work out the disco inflected tropical summer festival anthem. Bottomlining it, "Catching Butterflies" is the perfect soundtrack to sunny days and sunset moments. Additionally, Team Henri PFR has launched a campaign to be included in this year’s DJ Mag’s famous Top 100 DJ Poll. Will he enter the top 100? There’s a good chance that he will. Wouldn’t that be quite the accomplishment.

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[BUZZ WORTHY] JULIET FOX

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uliet Fox is a techno producer, DJ and radio presenter home based in Berlin. Originally from South Australia, she was taught to play the guitar and piano at a young age, developing and shaping her future interest and desire to pursue music as a professional DJ and music producer. These days, she is being hailed as "the belle of the

booth" and is becoming an internationally known, top draw talent showcasing a live penchant for filling dance floors all over the world. She is known as a versatile and dynamic DJ delivering quality tracks and blazing live sets.

Having established herself as a household name in Australia’s club scene, she took off to Ibiza. It didn’t take long for Juliet to become an in-demand talent with repeat appearances in some of the island’s biggest clubs. Birmingham, U.K. would be the next stop on Juliet’s journey. Just like her stay in Ibiza, she took to the music scene quickly and landed residencies at If…You Want It, Bushwackers, FACE and Rainbow Warehouse. It was also in Birmingham when she was first approached to launch her own Radio Show "Attraction Radio" on Manchester Global Radio. Getting back to recent times, 2017 wrapped up a being one of the most successful for Juliet. Traveling and playing in front of thousands throughout Asia with tours in Thailand, South Korea, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Europe, Australia, Canada and the United States expanded her visibility and popularity. Musically, last year’s output includes a collaboration with Ramiro Lopez, unleashing two anthems—"Twisted"(ODD Recordings) and "Come Closer" (Drumcode), one of Adam Beyer’s favorites of year 2017, were highlights as well as dropping "Radiate" also an ODD release produced with Arjun Vagale with set inclusion from Sam Paganini, Pan-pot, Alan Fitzpatrick, Pleasurekraft and Noir. You can find Juliet’s recordings on Drumcode (including the new track "Wanted Me" for Drumcode's "A-Sides Volume 7," out on September 10), Odd Recordings, Relief Records, Toolroom, Suara, Set About, Great Stuff Recordings, and Cajual Records. Recent releases include 2 EPs—"Sunday Morning Illusion" (Upon Access) and "Against Gravity" with Galiya (Set About).

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[BUZZ WORTHY] SYSTEM OF SURVIVAL

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or almost 30 years, Peter De Lisi and Alex Carpentieri, two guys making disco, house and techno music under the stage name System of Survival. S.O.S. are just as fresh and innovative now with their live sets and music as they were way back in 1989. Both have a deep, long knowledge of house and techno traditions, expertise

in creating set lists and producing party inducing music, earning them the dubious title as "a DJ’s DJ." Over the years, Peter and Alex have entertained thousands as part of the DC10 crew at the iconic Circoloco, as well as spinning for sold out crowds at Berlin’s Panorama Bar & Watergate, NYC’s Verboten and Output, Tokyo’s Womb and London’s Fabric, just to name a few high profile venues. The duo share a common commitment to style beyond what’s trendy and ease in mixing the old with the new. Alex explains, "Our sets have never really fit to one particular style or type, Peter has a Soul and Funk background whereas mine is more Detroit or Chicago techno inspired, so when we play it's a real blend of the styles, making something completely different, something new."

Peter and Alex have created an extensive and impressive back catalogue of music crossing many styles and genres. LPs, EPs, Singles and remixes, numbering in the dozens, have been released on big indie labels like Get Physical, BPitch Control, IRecords and Rebirth to name a few. Additionally, you can find System of Survival music through their label imprints I71 and Fventi.

On the last Thursday of each month at Barcelona’s famed Macarena Club, plays venue host for a special event thrown by Peter and Alex. "SOundScape" is a curated music program placing the spotlight on sounds, inspirations, rhythms and concepts that are generally outside the dance floor norm by bringing in internationally known DJs to share their own unique mixture of sounds, beats and styles. This monthly event has recently been picked up as a weekly show broadcasted by Ibiza Sonica Radio.

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[LABEL WATCH]

MethLab Recordings, Drum and Bass Arena's Best Newcomer for 2017, represents artists from the cutting edge of the Drum and Bass, Halftime, IDM, Techno and a broad range of Experimental scenes.

Pushing aphotic electronic bass music, created by pioneering individuals who aren't afraid to break away from the pack and are so unique in their abilities that their ever-growing audiences follow them on their evolving paths.

Their aim is to support artists who are pushing their art forms and expanding the frontiers of their respective genres through their forward-thinking imprint, with it’s carefully considered sonic and visual aesthetic, as well as bookings, management and unusual projects aimed at reaching new followers with an objective to bring their musical vision of the future into the present; to help create a world in which the dystopian rave can thrive, especially in the case of their hybrid projects such as the ongoing Current Value Audio Visual (CVAV) show, that has featured at RAMPAGE and across Europe to date.

The fledgling label already has dozens of carefully curated releases including recent recordings from Audeka, War, Balatron, Exept, Current Value, Woulg and Allied, as well as the ongoing audio-visual Datacode saga.

Imminently arriving releases to look for in the very near future include Ewol x Grey Code x Skylark on September 4 and and EP from Inward, Hanzo

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& Randie on October 25. Forthcoming releases include LPs from Broken Note, Balatron, Allied and Datacode. MethLab also operates as an agency, offering full booking and management services for their clients and places a high degree of importance on supporting their artists in every possible way including securing press coverage whether it is reviews, news, new releases, tour support and are heavy promoters of their artists through their blog and social media and through their MethLab radio show, which will soon start a new season..

Methlab also has an events arm that facilitates MethLab showcases, with past gatherings in the UK, Hungary, Poland, Belgium, Czech Republic, Slovakia and France, just to name a few, as well as festival stage takeovers at Rampage, Boomtown, Fusion, Let It Roll, Beats for Love, Noisily and many more.

They are currently preparing to announce a tour of vast magnitude, with dates expected across the EU, U.S. and worldwide the METHLAB // SENTINEL tour - which will focus on groundbreaking electronica for the dancefloor accompanied by the kind of breathtaking visuals that people are quickly coming to associate with the label. So 2019 is set to kick off with a bang, follow the label and devour their releases, in preparation for the advanced live shows to come.

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FAST, FURIOUS & MYSTERIOUS EJ is the exclusive and mysterious resident DJ for the global entertainment brand and race championship, Formula E, as well as one of the freshest talents under Armin van Buuren's legendary Armada umbrella. Touring the world, performing at some of the most exciting venues and parties on the planet, EJ plays hi-octane sets at Ibiza clubs, worldwide festivals including ULTRA, and during each race to trackside fans, as well as a TV audience of 200 million. The last few years have turned out to be one hell of a ride for this multi-talented DJ/producer. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Pryda and Anjunabeats, his sets create the backdrop for an incredible spectacle, building a global following as EJ tours from city to city. His vision was to bring to life the cinematic experience of watching a car race in the movies, giving the race crowds and viewers a real life Fast and Furious. Don't be fooled though, EJ is not just the Formula E frontman. With a string of successful singles, including "Take Control of Me," "Ignition," "Never Say No" and the recent singles 'No More Chances" and "Slipstream" on Garuda, have all received huge support from the likes of Oliver Heldens, Thomas Gold, Armin Van Buuren, Benny Benassi, Cedric Gervais, and Sander Van Doorn to name a few, EJ was picked up by Armada and is currently racing ahead with a wealth of new material. So, who is EJ? The mysteries are revealed within this great podcast!

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MELÉ IS IN THE HOUSE Written and Interviewed by Catherine Strickland Photography by Sam Neill In 2015 Melé had a watershed moment — a breakthrough track titled "Ambience" that industry media and leading publications named as "one to watch in 2016." Today, Melé is reaping the rewards of dedicating years to perfecting his production skills and sound. And speaking of his sound, Melé is high on Brazilian percussion beats and rhythms, mixing hip-hop and classic house ingredients resulting in euphoric high-octane dance music. In just a short couple of years, he has earned all kinds of support from the industry’s most influential tastemakers and radio personalities including Annie Mac and Pete Tong to fellow producers and DJs Tiga, Jackmaster, Patrick Topping and Eats Everything.

On Friday, August 31, Melé and Defected Records will drop a 2 CD set "Defected Presents Melé In The House." Compiled and recorded in a live setting, the project represents a giant step forward for the young producer to showcase his mixing talents, techniques and musical tastes as heard on 35 choice cuts.

In this Q&A, Melé shares what life has been like (post "Ambience"), his burgeoning live event series- Club Bad, the future, and of course, the new compilation.

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Since the release of "Ambience" in 2015, you’ve been deemed "one to watch," received major press coverage from the likes of The Guardian, Mixmag and FACT among others. How has your life changed? For the better? For the worse?

Of course for the better. It's been pretty crazy, but I love it.

There's times when you feel really tired with the travelling, but I wouldn't change it for the world.

It’s been written that you have a deep reverence for Brazilian beats, transatlantic Hip-hop and classic house music, with all three being solid foundations within your musical repertoire.

Do you recall the first time you heard music from these three inspirations? What were the songs and who were the artists?

I think it was a gradual thing. When I was listening to early essential mixes by Eric Morillo, Carl Cox, etc...The tracks they were playing that caught my ear were always the big tribal house tracks. Through that I discovered producers like Danny Tenaglia, Kenny Dope, etc...I've just always been drawn to percussion driven music.

What project to date—i.e. a milestone, an album, an event, a tour—are you most proud of and why?

I think my new Defected In The House compilation. I put a lot of time and effort into it, just getting the tracks right, producing new exclusive tracks etc...So, I can't wait for people to hear it.

Tell us about your event series Club Bad. What is it and why is it important to you?

I just wanted an event where I could invite DJs that I really liked and respected to have a fun party where people could come down and hear some great music. It really started as a place where myself and my friends could get together, but it's turning into something I'm really proud of.

How did your latest release, “Defected Presents Melé In The House” come about and what can fans expect to hear?

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"I think it's all about just representing yourself as a DJ and staying true to your style and the music you really like.

That is what's going to stand the test of time.

Great selection and placement is always the most important thing to me when putting a mix together."

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I wanted it to represent me as a DJ first and foremost. I've always been quite eclectic, so having The Stone Roses and Primal Scream next to Luciano and the Martinez Brothers, for example, was really important to me. I also produced some new and exclsuive tracks which really tie the mix together.

Tell us about the methods used in determining which tracks to include on “In The House� and did you have personal conflicts regarding your choices?

I had a few hundred tracks in the initial pool of music to choose from. I can be quite indecisive, so it was quite difficult for the first few months. Both CDs completely changed a few times. It's easy to over complicate things when creating a mix, but I think I got the balance really well.

In your opinion, what makes a mix compilation successful or not? Is it the choices of musical selections, technical skills, audience participation and enthusiasm? Something else?

I think it's all about just representing yourself as a DJ and staying true to your style and the music you really like. That is what's going to stand the test of time. Great selection and placement Is always the most important thing to me when putting a mix together.

How is the rest of 2018 shaping up for you and what are you most looking forward to?

Busy! I'm going to be launching a label at some point, putting more music out and just continuing to tour.

Where do you see yourself in 2019? Are there plans for more music releases and more high profile performance opportunities?

Definitley, this year has always been about taking it to the next level for me. So, 2019 will be more of the same.

If there was one thing on your career journey that you could go back in time and re-do, what would that be? Why? I think probably the first year that I started playing at festivals.

It was so new to me and something that I always wanted to do my whole life. I still get a huge buzz out playing festivals and clubs. It's the best thing in the world.

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Describing working on the mixes as "like putting together a really hard jigsaw puzzle." Melé’s In The House was mixed live, charting his obsession with deconstructing tracks and echoing his DJing technique using three or four decks, looping percussion and piano parts over each other for a uniquely layered effect.

The mix draws on almost 25 years of house music, focussing on the Latin, tribal and percussive, along with a couple of slick curveballs. Also in the mix are three exclusive productions from Melé himself plus "Dancing Mist" from Joe Corti, an up-and-comer from the UK. Following epic rolling house moments from David Mayer's "Movement," Jimpster's "Step By Step" and the jacking wonkiness of Joeski's "Acid Disco" to kick things off, approaching the end of Mix 1 comes a bombshell moment in the form of The Stone Roses' "Fools Gold," a regular pinnacle of Melé’s explosive sets and an elevating moment within the mix. Finally for Mix 1 is a standout brand new release from Melé himself. With live percussion from drum warrior Shovell, the cover of "Pasilda" pumps up the track’s unmistakeable rhythms and piano melody with an irresistibly hefty bassline and vocal loops. A long-time highlight of Melé’s sets but until now unreleased, "Pasilda" is an exclusive and suitably high-octane ending to part one of the compilation. Part two of "Melé In The House" kicks off with the explosive Armand Van Helden production "Loves Ecstasy" (Peak Hour Mix) bringing the carnival vibes, matched with its energy by another exclusive new Melé production. The aptly named "Brooklyn Bounce" is Melé’s ode to Danny Tenaglia, a key influence whose sought-after percussive spirit is apparent throughout the whole mix. A sophisticated pumping house cut with plenty of signature layered percussion, Mix 2 continues to build into the final Melé production "Tribal Harmonix," the darker, more melodic and tech-inclined of the three. Primal Scream’s "Don’t Fight It, Feel It (Scat Mix)" provides another curveball moment that has played a key role in Melé’s sets for a hot minute, while further highlights include Romanthony's "Bring U Up" (Jasper James Remix), Seven Davis Jr.'s "Friends’ (Eats Everything Rework)" and Apollo 440's "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Dub (Armand van Helden Snake Style Remix)" showing Melé’s acute knack for a club-storming direction. With his "In The House" contribution, Melé shows his passion for dismantling seriously heavyweight house, engineering these mixes with impressive flair, taste, and plenty of percussive flavor. Buy it here.

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Kristin Velvet is one the most exciting up-and-coming music talents busting out of the Berlin Electronic music scene. When she's not wearing the “administrator hat” running Arms & Legs Records with Daniel Steinberg and Nils Ohrmann, she's releasing killer new music projects and hitting the international club and festival circuits.

Velvet is also becoming a tour de force known for rocking her broad musical tastes behind the decks, feeding off the vibes generated by her energetic mixes and selections.

We catch Kristin in a moment when her recent releases "Cats Love Velvet" with Felix da Housecat, "Insane" and "Peach" are creating quite the buzz. In the interview, she elaborates on the Pros and Cons of being on the administrative and promotional side of the business, who she has her eyes and ears on, how she spends her free time (go ahead and take a guess what that may be), and her favorite decade of music.

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How’s the new "Insane" EP doing? Are you getting good press and good response from your fan base? And "Peach," what’s happening with that one?

The response has been super encouraging.

One Berlin techno legend told me that "Peach" took him back to his E-Werk days. E-Werk was a 90s Berlin clubbing institution long before Berghain.I was pretty chuffed to hear that.

The positive press is nice too, but I’m mainly concerned how they work in the club, it’s been unreal watching people’s reactions on the dancefloor when I play these songs. That’s what makes me really happy.

You’ve recently announced through social media that you’ve teamed up and collaborated with one of your idols, Felix Da Housecat.

Is this a project long pursued? How did it

"...watching people’s reactions on the dancefloor... myself. I’m so grateful and hope I’m in a position to do the same for an emerging artist one day.

Where do you draw your inspiration from when writing new songs? Take us through a typical day of creative processes.

is no "typical day" but my creative process is a constant back and forth between the dancefloor, the studio and the DJ booth.

As soon as I finish a track, if I don’t play it at the first opportunity, I know it’s not good enough… if I’m not hot to play it why would anyone else be.

Without a doubt my inspiration comes from the club. If I’m not playing, I’m raving! There

In your previous professional life, you were a promoter and a label manager. How has these

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come to be? When will these new tracks be available?

Felix and I first came into contact when he supported my track "Now or Never" in late 2017. We talked about doing some shows together, the first of which is happening at Watergate Berlin August 23. Then Felix suggested we also do some tracks together. Of course I jumped at the opportunity. We sent

music back and forth and it all happened very naturally and seamlessly. Our first EP "Cats Love Velvet" will be out via Arms & Legs, the label I run together with Daniel Steinberg & Nils Ohrmann on August 17th. Then we have another track "Uneducated Thief" coming out via Felix’s label Founders of Filth on September 7th. It's so dope that a legendary artist like Felix is up for collaborating and shining his light on someone relatively unknown like

That’s what makes me really happy." skills, knowledge and experiences enhanced your career as a producer and DJ? Pros? Cons?

Pros – The skills I learned as a label manager and promoter have enabled me to be really independent as an artist; as with many producer/DJs, I have a label home and still do my own parties, so I don’t rely on others to make things happen. I can just do it myself.

Cons – Although necessary, all the admin

around releasing and promoting music takes up a huge amount of headspace and precious time away from the studio. The ideal scenario is to have a full team - manager, agent, PR agent, social media manager and label manager, so you can just focus on the music.

What a dream!

Tell us about Arms & Legs Records and your role with the Berlin based label.

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Arms & Legs is a house and techno label founded by Daniel Steinberg & Nils Ohrmann in 2011. I was initially just releasing with the label and helping Daniel & Nils out on the side, but then came onboard in a more official capacity around 2014. It’s primarily a platform for us to release our own music but we’ve also featured releases and remixes from artists like Nick Holder, 808 State, Paul Johnson, Oliver Dollar, DJ W!LD and Crazy P. In your opinion, who are the most exciting male and female DJs/producers on the scene today? Why? Without a doubt it’s Harry Axt, the techno alias of Daniel Steinberg. Everything he’s producing right now is completely on point, absolutely timeless and class tunes; he’s a huge inspiration. Also the super talented Vonda7 is about to launch her own label called art/werk. I just had a listen to the first EP, which is sounding excellent.

Describe the similarities and differences between the electronic music scenes in your homeland Australia, Tokyo and Berlin? Do you prefer one over another?

It’s been over 10 years since I lived in Tokyo, so I can’t really comment or make comparisons there. I’d say the main difference between Australia and Berlin comes down to the size of the scene. In Australia, you’ve got a pretty small electronic music audience and a very limited number of venues and promoters, which makes it very cozy. By comparison, in Berlin there are apparently something like 300 clubs. Most of which are open 5 nights a week with no official closing time. There’s also a constant stream of techno tourists who bring their fresh excitement and energy each week. I quite enjoy this transient nature of Berlin, it means it never gets too scene-y or stale. Or maybe it does in certain circles, but I haven’t noticed.

When you are not on the road, in the studio, or in the office, how do you spend your free time?

I go clubbing. I must dance!

What is your favorite era of dance music, the ‘70s, ’80 or ‘90s? Why? Who were your favorites from the period?

The 90s. What a great decade for music! Favorites of this period were Joey Beltram, Speedy J, Underworld, Armand Van Helden, 2 Unlimited, Black Box, La Bouche, Planet Soul, Baby D, Moby, The Bucketheads, Snap!, Technotronic, Daft Punk, Bizarre Inc, Robin S, Crystal Waters, Dee-Lite, Cece Peniston with a special mention to TLC. Why? The great hooks and the emotion!

Tell us something most people do not know about you?

I have no secrets left. Too many after parties talking rubbish.

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Daniel Litman and Paige Lopynski are the duo known as BONNIE X CLYDE. Both Spotify and Apple Music has tapped them as an act to watch out for 2018. The reasons for this acknowledgement are many, but mostly due to hard work, perseverance, the right connections and kicking out choice cuts that consistently premiere on popular play-lists like Crate Diggers, Fresh Electronic, New Music Friday, Best of the Week and A-List Dance. Since embarking on their professional career in 2016, Daniel and Paige have released 2 EPS, the most recent being “While We’re Young” and 10 singles with the stomper "Bass Jam" reigning at #1 on Spotify for seven weeks. Currently

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residing in Los Angeles, BONNIE X CLYDE have built on their early successes, which began in the Washington D.C. area and Miami, and embarking on a rigorous touring schedule both nationally and internationally. Positioning themselves for a monumental year in 2018, and being highly driven to taking over new markets, adding more people their fan base —“The Rosegang” and exceeding expecatations, Dan and Paige open up about how they intend to keep the momentum going, achieving their early and ongoing success, working with major label Interscope and Insomniac Records, Popup concepts and the international fan club known as the “Rosegang.”

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In one sentence, sum up what the extraordinary and rapid rise of Bonnie X Clyde means to you.

Being able to create, perform, and share our music with the world is a beautiful gift that we are forever grateful for. It means that people are actually listening to our music and we hope to inspire others through our music and movement to follow their passions as well.

In 3 years time, you’ve busted the out of local club and party scenes in Washington DC and Miami to become a hot commodity on the international festival and club circuit, multiple hit records, and a deal with major label Interscope Records. Did you imagine the level of success you are now enjoying in such a short period of time? What do you attribute the successes to?

We both are the type of people that do everything we can to achieve something we want.

At the beginning of our project, we promised each other that when we had a goal, we would do everything in our power to attack that goal. So, we definitely imagined the level of success and hope to just keep building on it. We attribute our successes to our management team, us as individuals working hard day in and day out whether its in the studio or on tour performing/ networking and to our parents for raising us to be hard working strong individuals. If it weren’t for all these things working together, we wouldn’t be where we are.

Your new five song EP "While We’re Young" was recently released through Interscope Records. Did the two singles —"The Unknown" (released in May) and "Do It All Over" (released in June)— build the radio and stream buzz you were looking for leading up to the EP’s release date? How so?

We didn’t sign our recent “While We’re Young” EP with Interscope Records. That was our first "WANTED" EP. Our "While We’re Young" EP is actually COMPLETELY independent. The "Unknown" and "Do It All Over" were the perfect two songs to prepare our audience for our new EP which has a very clear pop-edm crossover.

In a recent interview with another media outlet, you describe tracks on the new EP as a reflection of life’s routines, memories, experiences, self-belief and trust. What is the ultimate message that you want listeners to take away from the new songs? What do expect in regards to crowd acceptance and engagement when the songs are performed live? What feelings comes to your mind?

To follow their passion, live in the moment, and not be afraid to take chances. When the songs are performed, we expect there to be more "sing along" experiences than ever before. Feelings of nostaligia and happiness should come to mind in every song.

How has working with Interscope Records and Insomniac elevated your profiles as DJs and as music producers? Has it opened doors to future projects?

Working with Insomniac has done so much to help us. They have given us the opportunity to perform in front of large crowds at the beginning of our career, opening us up to new areas and new audiences all over the world. They opened the door with Interscope and helped our EP do as well as it did! Which tremendously helped our career.

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It’s out there that you both had a hand in creating the identity of rising bass music DJ and producer Nitti Gritti. How did your paths cross and re-live that moment for us.

We both started our careers in Miami where we both connected with our now manager Paul Campbell. We played shows in Miami together and our great friends. One day hanging out in the studio, Bonnie came up with the name Nitti Gritti and he ran with it. Aside from his name, Nitti Gritti has created his own identity for his name through his media and his really awesome bass driven music. He is a wonderful, extremely talented artist that inspires us everyday.

Did your BXC Pop Up concept arise from your multiple impromptu house parties caused

by Sunset Music Festival cancellation? Is there a particular model that you follow or is it more of a spur of the moment opportunity? Seems like there would have to be some planning involved, permits, etc…or is it more like an underground event spurred on by social media and the web per se?

Yes! After we traveled around and played several pop up shows and a house party, we loved the impact it had on people and more and more people told us they wanted to experience it. Therefore, everytime we travel to a city and can make a house after party possible, we try and set it up! It currently is more of an underground, spur of the moment kind of thing to keep it exciting and to keep people wondering if it’ll go down or not. We have plans for future events that will be much more legit, but along the same carefree, house party vibe.

Why is your fanbase known as “The Rosegang?” Who coined that phrase and what is its significance?

At the beginning of our career as Bonnie X Clyde, Bonnie received roses at a show one night and instead of keeping the roses for herself, she decided to pass them out to the audience members throughout the show. After that night, through social media posts and online engagement, we noticed how positive the impact was when people were so excited to receive that rose. We then decided to continue doing it and it has become a staple to our brand and has created a very loving, loyal fanbase aka The Rosegang.

What have been the high points of 2018 so far? Any low points?

Creating the "While We’re Young" Ep and releasing it, getting lots of positive feedback and performing it live and hearing people sing it back to us. Performing at large festivals such as EDC Mexico and having our EP heard already by 1.3 million listeners on it’s second week since its release are also high points. There aren’t many low points, aside from traveling on airplanes and being away from our families for long periods of time. We tend to stay very motivated and positive on a regular basis setting a good example for our fans and friends.

What does the rest of the year look like for you? More touring? Some more new music and collaborations?

We will be releasing some collaborations ( we can’t currently name) and have more tour dates that will be announced very soon!

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ctave One is the brainchild of core members Lenny and Lawrence Burden. Both Lenny and Lawrence are trained musicians, who took an early interest in DJing, programming and inventing their own sound equipment. Busting out of Detroit with their debut "I Believe" in

1990, the Burden brothers, over the years and under the guise of different aliases including: Octave One, Random Noise Generation, Never On Sunday and Metro D with Terrell Langston, have been and continue to be trailblazers across Techno and Electronic Music landscapes, as can be heard on dozens of recordings through their own imprint 430 West Records, as well as Tresor, Transmat, Low Spirit, and Concept Music. To our good fortune, we took an opportunity to interview Lenny and Lawrence, right in time and on the heels of their brand new release, "Endustry" and in between stops of a heavy tour schedule across Europe and beyond.

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Octave One, Random Noise Generation and Never on Sunday are "stage names" that you have used over the years. Why the three different names?

Well, the three different names represented are not just names, but also represent different ideas, moods and concepts. Sometimes we might feel a more aggressive style, maybe even utilizing samples that we twist and and mangle, that type of mood usually makes its way into the Random Noise Generation.

Deeper melodic, smooth and possibly somewhat housey, falls into the chain of thought and vibe of Octave One. And just straight out experimental, and not necessarily dance floor, but thought provoking, makes its way under the Never On Sunday concept of thoughts.

As creative musical minds and as brothers, what is

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it like in the studio making music as a team? Does sibling rivalry ever make an appearance during your creative processes? Do you have any "in the studio" stories to share?

Well, a lot of people may not realize that there are actually five of us that create music from time to time under the Octave One monarchy, so the studio experience usually consists of more than just the two of us (Lawrence and Lenny). Being in the studio can be more interesting and fun, especially when things are happening right, but it can also be a rough way to go when you don’t seem to see things eye-to-eye.

But we understand that we all have the same goal in mind and that is the success of the project as a whole and not so much our individual success. That’s one of the cool things about being in a band with your peeps, that we strive as a team! One "in the studio"

story that we like to share is that of our younger brothers Lance and Lorne. Literally, those guys grew up in the studio hearing and making music from an early age. They used to hang out on the floor underneath the mixing console as we banged out tunes! They would play with their toys and then when we would leave, they would start playing with the gear. They must have watched us really close too, because we never taught those guys how to work Protools, but they found their way around it quite well nonetheless. If we would have been Hip-hop producers or even RnB producers, we’re sure that their love would have been for those genres, but we’re glad that they developed an ear and passion for Techno.

Speaking of brothers, what are your three other brothers: Lome; Lynell and Lance up to these

days? Are they working in the music industry or are they doing something entirely different?

All three of our other brothers still produce music, but mainly just for fun and in their leisure. Lynell and Lance both are married with children, who surprisingly, also excel musically. They love to create on occasion, maybe not Techno, but as long as they enjoy whatever they like musically, we don’t care about the genre, its all good! And Lorne does work solely in the music industry with us and also producing Hip-hop and RnB with other producers.

If you were "Pitchmen," how would you sell “Endustry” to someone that is not familiar with your history and discography?

Shhh…just listen.

...THIS PROJECT 'ENDUSTRY' SEEMS TO BRING ALL THE ROWDY, AGGRESSIVE PEOPLE TO THE FRONT OF EVERY SHOW. IT’S SOMETHING ABOUT THE PULSE ON THIS LATEST ALBUM THAT HAVE PEOPLE REALLY IN THE GROOVE AND PUMPING THOSE FISTS WITH THEIR HANDS IN THE AIR… WE LOVE IT!

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Among the 7 tracks featured on the new album, which song would you say resonates the most with the crowds during your recent string of dates? What was the energy and response like?

"Alkalyze," has to be one of the crowd favorites.

The crowds really get caught up in the synth lines and aggressive revolving drums. We love to see the floor swell from this tune…str8 fire!!!

For a year now, you’ve been traveling and performing all over Europe with a couple stops in the U.S. If you look back at all those performances, do any stand out as "monumental moments" that remain fresh in your memory?

Yeah, our touring schedule can be pretty intense for a live band performing, but honestly it has been a blast hitting the cities, states and countries we’ve been touring in and around. All of our fans have been amazing, as always, but this project "Endustry" seems to bring all the rowdy, aggressive people to the front of every show. It’s something about the pulse on this latest album that have people really in the groove and pumping those fists with their hands in the air…we love it!

Representing the 2nd Generation of Techno out of Detroit, and trend setters in your own right, do you feel there is a certain amount of responsibility and pressure placed on you to continue creating music that is forward thinking, progressively fresh and yet completely independent and unique to current and past incarnations?

It might seem a bit hardcore to some, but no, we don’t feel a certain responsibility and/or pressure to create music a certain way. When we entered into the creation of "Endustry" our goal was to produce a release that we needed for ourselves, so there was no pressure to fit into any kind of mode.

And guess what? We’ve always kept that approach to our thinking creatively, but our saying has

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always been to speak when you have something truly to say, musically. We don’t really care about trends, although like anyone, we can be influenced by certain things musically, but we don’t set out to follow anything but our creative spirit. That’s what this music has always been about for us and that’s our relationship to it.

Being Detroit ex-residents, what has you most excited coming out of your local Techno and Electronic Music scenes?

We haven’t lived in Detroit for over 10 years now, but in our hearts and minds Detroit will forever be our hometown and instilled into the very fabric and musically DNA of who we are. So, to answer your question, unfortunately we don’t have a bead on the local Detroit market as to what is coming up new. But surely the scene is, and will always be, exciting and amazing, so expect something special coming round the corner. We will wait with anticipation with you!

What do you have planned for the rest of 2018?

More tour dates in the U.S.A and abroad?

Relaxation? Perhaps a well deserved vacation?

Well, yeah, we do have quite a few shows left hitting the schedule for 2018 here in the States and abroad, so we know we’ll be performing, performing and performing for many dates to come. But while we’re in the midst of all of this jamming out live, we’re also in the studio creating new material for an long overdue project under our "Never On Sunday" banner. It’s quite a departure from our usual dance floor bangers because we really wanted to challenge ourselves to do something out of our comfort zone and see how it would turn out. So, we guess you can kind of say that we are getting some relaxation of sorts, just beyond our 4-to-thefloor bits. Then maybe, just maybe, we’ll sneak in a brief, well deserved and overdue vacation when its all completed!

...OUR SAYING HAS ALWAYS BEEN TO SPEAK WHEN YOU HAVE SOMETHING TRULY TO SAY, MUSICALLY. WE DON’T REALLY CARE ABOUT TRENDS, ALTHOUGH LIKE ANYONE, WE CAN BE INFLUENCED

BY CERTAIN THINGS MUSICALLY, BUT WE DON’T SET OUT TO FOLLOW ANYTHING BUT OUR CREATIVE SPIRIT. THAT’S WHAT THIS MUSIC HAS ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT FOR US AND THAT’S OUR RELATIONSHIP TO IT.

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Obscurity?

NO LONGER! The Ascension of a Mega-Producer

also known as Chris Knight has ascended from obscurity by shaking up the dance music industry with multiple "big room" and fire powered releases on Axtone, Size Records, Spinnin’ and Subliminal. Remarkably, he’s achieved his mega producer status by impressing and gaining major support from the likes of Pete Tong, Fat Boy Slim, Steve Angello, Axwell, Bob Sinclair, Erick Morillo and Basement Jaxx. Recent high profile projects include an international headlining tour, collaborating with Erick Morillo, composing the 2017 "Sensation Chile Anthem" and the launching of his Kryteria Records with his debut single with Steve Angello. In this feature interview, you get an up close and personal look at Kryder’s visions for Kryteria Records and Kryteria Radio, how he finds his balance while touring, his Swedish House Mafia connection and a few more intriguing nuggets.

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"I’VE ALWAYS LOVED BEING INVOLVED IN THE SCENE. I’VE MET SO MANY G AND I THINK THAT HAS HAD A MASSIVE IMPACT ON MY CAREER. TO BE ABL HAS REALLY HELPED MY CAREER AND GAVE ME OPPORTUNITIES I DON’T TH Will the launching your new label Kryteria Records with the Steve Angello collaboration “Romani” single define the direction that Kryteria Records will undergo with future releases?

I think it will give a good idea of the kind of path the label wants to take. I am always open to new music and love different sounds, as long as the music is unique and innovative. That’s the main thing for me. I have developed a sound over the years, so the label will push that forward.

Can you share with us what’s next in the release schedule for Kryteria Records? How many projects do you plan to release and how will you go about growing the label’s artist roster moving forward?

I have a track dropping soon called "La Cumbiambera" with Cato Anaya, a hugely talented Colombian producer, which I am really looking forward to people hearing. I am always

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on the lookout for new music and the next steps, so beyond that, I already have music in the pipeline ready to drop at the right moment.

With Kryteria Records being positioned as a brand extension of your syndicated Kryteria Radio show and in partnership with Spinnin’ Records, tell us about the path forward and how working with Spinnin’ equates to success for your newly launched label?

I think first and foremost, the music speaks volumes. Regardless of the team behind it, the music has to be right, so that was important for me to take my time to ensure that that was spot on and how I envisioned the label moving forward. I have had a lot of success with the Kryteria radio show and gained a loyal following, so the label was the logical next step. Obviously working with Spinnin’ is a great move, to have their backing and access to the network they have is a solid start and enables me to get my

GREAT PEOPLE AND TALENTED ARTISTS THROUGH JUST BEING AT PARTIES LE TO FORGE THESE RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH A COMMON CONNECTION HINK I WOULD HAVE HAD IF I HADN’T PUT MYSELF IN THOSE SITUATIONS. " music in the right hands right from the start.

Speaking of your radio show, you’ve managed to gain a large listening base and land syndication on more than 100 FM stations across the globe. How did that develop and what is the concept behind the programming for show?

I launched the radio station with the idea of building a community and showcasing the new music I have to my fans and build on it from there. I chose to go weekly as I am touring so heavily. I always have new music, from myself, established artists and new artists alike, so I thought it was important to share that with my fans on a weekly basis. By having it so consistent, it helped to build a network of fans who return every week to listen to the new music. I broadcast live on Facebook, which enables me to interact in real time with fans and provide an engaging platform which is really well received.

Your 2018 Summer Tour took you to Asia, the U.S. and several countries across Europe.

Which stop was your favorite and why?

Being honest with you, I couldn’t choose. I like to experience different culture, and that is one of my favorite aspects of getting to tour the world.

Each stop is different, different people, different setting, different vibe, so I feel really grateful to soak up all the different ways of life. The U.S. has always been hugely supportive of my music.

How do you mentally and physically prepare yourself for a vigorous tour schedule?

I think it’s very important to try and maintain some balance in life and also as much routine as is possible. This can be difficult with so much travelling, performing at different times and in different locations as every day is different, but if you try and stick with the things you can control – a healthy diet, daily routines and trying to get as much sleep as you can, then that makes it a lot Beatselector Magazine | Issue N° 14 | 105

easier. Being on tour for long periods of time also means you are away from loved ones, which can be hard, so I try and keep in touch via video call and messages as often as possible to make that easier.

Here’s an obvious question for you now. Naturally, one can dream up all kinds of scenarios of what a reunited Swedish House Mafia tour would look like. Seeing that your label’s first release "Romani" features Steve Angello, were there any discussions regarding special appearances, should SHM hit the road? It feels like a perfect fit and it would obviously give the new track a tremendous reach and shelf life. Do you have anything to share?

The guys have always been really supportive of me as an artist and my music. They often play my releases and it’s been great to build that relationships through Axtone shows and other events they are involved in. I would love to be involved in their reunion.

In the years you’ve been producing music, it really is impressive how you were able to gain high profile remix projects with many of the world’s internationally known DJs. What was/ were the trick(s) you employed to get these "right out the gate?" Was it being around influential people?

Being in "the right place, right time" scenario as the saying goes?

Something else?

I’ve always loved being involved in the scene. I’ve met so many great people and talented artists at parties and I think that has had a massive impact on my career. To be able to forge these relationships through a common connection has really helped my career and gave me opportunities I don’t think

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I would have had if I hadn’t put myself in those situations.

One defining moment of your career is your 2013 track "Aphrodite" on Axtone Records. Reaching the number one position on Beatport’s Top 100 must have opened doors to future projects. And not to forget another #1 Beatport Top 100 release, a remix of Kölsch featuring Troels Abrahamsen "All That Matters." With these two number ones, how did it feel when the proverbial flood gates opened with proposals to work on projects for Nicky Romero & Krewella, Armin van Buuren and David Guetta, among several other big names?

Obviously, it has resulted as a positive impact on the trajectory of your career. Would you agree?

Of course! Having the success on Beatport back then was really a yardstick for producers, and opened up a lot of doors for me in regards to future projects. I’ve been producing a long time and as I have achieved each accolade, it has exposed me to other opportunities which I’m very grateful for.

And lastly, what are you most looking forward to, personally and professionally, within the next twelve months?

The thing I am most looking forward to in the next 12 months is pushing forward with Kryteria. The radio show has built a solid foundation and framework to work with and the response from fans for the first release has been insane. I have lots of plans in the pipeline, plenty of releases lined up and other aspects such as label showcases, merchandise etc… which I can’t wait to share with you, watch this space!

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[MUSIC REVIEWS] Masterpiece  Excellent  Good  Fair  Poor 

THOMAS FEHLMANN

Los Lagos Kompakt

 Thomas Fehlmann was born 1957 in Zürich, Switzerland. At age 22 in 1979, he founded the avant garde band Palais Schaumburg together with Holger Hiller. In the late 80s he teamed up with Dr. Alex Paterson and KLF’s Jimmy Cauty to form the seminal act The Orb. In the 90s he was a resident at the legendary Tresor Berlin. After Palais Shaumberg split in1985, he dedicated himself to his home studio and the sampler, releasing records as Ready Made.

In 1988 he founded the Teutonic Beats label, whose compilations featured early contributions from artists like Jörg Burger, Wolfgang Voigt, Moritz von Oswald, Sun Electric and Westbam.

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[REVIEWS: ALBUMS] Together with Moritz von Oswald and Juan Atkins he formed 3MB, helping to cement the Berlin-Detroit connection. Since 1995 he has been involved with the Berlin based Ocean Club, which has been broadcasting a radio show since 1998 that now has a worldwide audience, has been responsible for countless remixes and productions for a eclectic selection of artists ranging from Erasure to Einstürzende Neubauten.

Fehlmann soon became friends with Dr. Alex Paterson of The Orb and as their friendship grew, Fehlmann was invited to contribute to many Orb releases, becoming a part-time member of the group.

"Los Lagos" marks Thomas Fehlmann's seventh solo full-length album, and his 4th for Kompakt.

This new collection of songs is a a follow up to his Berlin inspired 2010 full-length LP "Gute Luft." In the Thomas' own words it's about "checking the juice."

Establishing a picture of his current artistic condition, as suggested by the title Los Lagos/die lage/the situation, it also translates to "the lakes," but taking the meaning of "wassup" in the context of a relaxed discussion between friends.

The new album refers to Fehlmann's musical motivation, dreams and wishes through the language of music exclusively—"a way to allow myself to techno" he says, "to techno as a means to deconstruct and rebuild again. Set up an area of tension, loose it in the flow of the grooves. Magnifying some detail out of proportion, regroup around that and slowly knit a texture. Expand. It was time to take a bend and head where the sun rises or sets, wherever my heart drives me." This is pretty much the kind of decision Thomas Fehlmann has made. 61 and shining, longstanding member of The Orb, multitalented composer and boundless experimentalist, had to make in the twilight of his collaboration with Alex Paterson, eager to taste the flavours of the unknown on his own again. "It was the moment

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when flexibility would have become compromise". Far from being the demise of their joint dream, this was bound to split it in two distinct, parallel fantasies— rich of their own singularity.

"Los Lagos" connects Art, disco, minimalism, jazz and funk. As he likes to say, Fehlmann's head functions as a sampler, capturing elements and re-assembling them under his own embracing perspective. It becomes quite apparent that he is not afraid to leap from a deep, dubbed-out hypnotism and with one listen to the tracks "Window," "Morrislouis" and “Freiluft,” you will understand where he is coming from.

Mixing it up with the playfulness of 90s style bleepy schaffel "Tempelhof" featuring Max Loderbauer to the muscle-flexing dancefloor cut of "Triggerism" and the serene calmness presented on "Geworden" shows Fehlmann is in his element.

With "Los Lagos," Fehlmann focused on finding "the structure that's surprising, disturbing and rewarding" and he has succeeded. The artwork for the record, courtesy of contemporary artist and friend Albert Oehlen whom he shares lots of artistic ambitions with, echoes the producer's funky use of shape and space, sludge and clarity like a second skin. In need to keep his inner balance in check, Fehlmann committed himself to switch off the control and follow his intuition, which isn't so much of an easy process as he also wanted to incorporate the side disturbances experienced: "it's a complex process of search and destroy to bring out a new beauty trying to expand my vocabulary." With "Los Lagos," Fehlmann looked at finding the structure that's surprising, disturbing and rewarding.

A search for light and harmony that Fehlmann sums up eloquently: Does your inner musical voice respond? That is the question. Then doors open up in unexpected corners, rays of light appear; you follow through and you're in - in your oasis.

—JOSEPH ARTHUR

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ARNAUD LE TEXIER GRANULAR THERAPY CHILDERN OF TOMORROW

 Techno label Children of Tomorrow will soon celebrate 10 years of producing, releasing and growing its impressive roster to include names like Terrence Dixon, Zadig, Tensal, Antigone, Oscar Mulero, Jonas Kopp, Sauli Kemppi and Arnaud Le Texier. And speaking of Arnaud Le Texier, he’s been part of the Chidren of Tomorrow family since 2011.

Arnaud is one of the true veterans of the London underground music scene, having been associated or playing at virtually every major techno party over the last decade. For years, Arnaud has kept himself at the very forefront of the scene, 30 years of DJ slinging and 20 years of signing, developing and producing artists behind the scenes.

Now, he’s finally releasing a full-length album of his own titled "Granular Therapy."

For his first album, Arnaud tells a story and expresses his deep production processes through a myriad of different styles of Techno ranging from

the ambient and hypnotic to broken beat and raw Techno dressed up with subtle grooves, wondrous atmospheres and sonic textures. The album opens with "Dusk" and features ambient atmospheres, mid-tempo pacing, and sonic sounds. "Pattern 2" is an intriguing composition. The track is full of blip sounds, broken beats, pads and modular clicks.

Next up is the album title cut "Granular Therapy," a deep techno track with modular bass line and melancholic pads.

"Black Nympheas" brings in a darker and modern side of techno with simple beats, a grinding bass line and magic drones. "Blade Pass Frequency" features plenty of kick, acid styled bass lines, and otherworldly pads, building a powerfully deep Techno cut. Jazzy ambience, accompanied by dark atmospheric layering, is what you get on "Binary Sun Dawn." The track provides a calming effect just before transitioning to the minimal and mind bending "Mono Driver."

"Snapper" brings the percussion, bells, and a grinding modular bass line leading in to the broken beats and dark atmospheres that is "Virgo Consortium." Mixing groovy broken beats and spacey and angelic ambient sounds, "Midi overdub" comes in as an absolute beauty.

As the album comes to close, Arnaud drops in "Hideous Engine," a dance oriented track featuring bass and sonic pads. In epic fashion, "Dawn’s" ambience, created with drones, blip sounds and an acid bass line ends the album in pristine perfection.

After decades of being entrenched in Djing and producing Techno from behind the boards, this first album, "Granular Therapy," by Arnaud Le Texier is a great debut. Chock full of different moods created by ambient atmospheric sounds, dance grooves, lots of pads, broken beats and modality communicates his story magnificently through this music. Look for it September 15, 2018.

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BIRD PETERSON INFINITY MOLASSES TEENAGE RIOT RECORDS

 You may know Bird Peterson under a different moniker—Drankenstein, which just happens to be a worldwide phenom and major contributor to the birth and evolution of Trap music. Incidently, Bird Peterson/Drankenstein is Andrew 'There Will Be Booty' Hoke and according to his Facebook biography, 'The Elegant Gentleman King of Hot Jams.' He’s rocked the decks with Tiësto, Wolfgang Gartner, The Bloody Beetroots, Chase & Status, Lil Wayne and Diplo, among many others and his original music can be found on leading labels such as Warner Brothers, Sony, Ed Banger, Mad Decent and most recently Teenage Riot. Recently nicknamed 'Wizard Of The Dance Scene,' Bird Peterson has a brand new record out.

Titled "Infinity Molasses" (Teenage Riot), the LP lists 13 tracks of tribal, disco, electronica drum and bass, hip-hop, Reggae and Techno featuring special guest appearances from Protextor, Anastasia,

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Astronautalis, Saxophone Robot, Shack, Bleubird and Jabrjaw.

"Infinite Molasses" jumps off with "Disco Is The Devil." Protextor and Anastasia guest on this wild electro ride with hip-hop rhymes and island inspired vocals. Right from the get go, the song grabs your attention and really gets going when Protextor comes in and drops one of hell of a rap line that will get your head shaking. Absolute dope!

"Big Festive Motherfucker" has brilliant intro looping vocal samples metamorphosing in to a mixture of slick late 70s inspired flavors and grooves. "Conflict Resolution," one of the three singles released prior to the drop of the LP, features Bleubird and Jabrjaw, spitting out 18+ lyrics, while drum and bass elements lay down the beats. "Love Shit" is simply glorious electro pop, ‘nuff said. "Floor Shaker" is just that, a thunderous floor shaker. Shack compliments the bouncy beats and syncopated blasts with his raw and suggestive lyrics on "Floor Shaker." Does he mean Rump Shaker? Yep. The next four tracks"Talk Less, Do More," "Heartache," "Coming To Terms With My Really Good Looks" and "Hold Out" keep the party going, which brings us to the wrapping up the LP. "The New Sexy National Anthem" drives you to movement with rapid drumbeats and funky horn samples and loops. "Erectile Dysfunction" features thumping beats, whirling and escalating electronics. Next up is "Drunks In Love." Laden with tight rhythmic grooves, pulsating drums, muted horns, electro piano and some vocals, make this track sparkle. Closing "Infinite Molasses" is "I Think You Know." It has darker layers of sound, heavier low-end drum kicks and evokes a sense of winding down in its mellow and melancholic melody.

"Infinite Molasses" is a fantastic collection of songs from start to finish that will appeal to Bird Peterson’s fans of old and new. All you have to do is press play. Amazement will surely follow.

—CATHERINE STRICKLAND

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DAMIAN LAZARUS & THE ANCIENT MOONS HEART OF SKY CROSSTOWN REBELS

 The follow up to 2015’s "Message From The Other Side," an album The Fader said is "a journey into techno’s dreamiest recesses” is out now.

Released on July 20 through Lazarus’ label Crosstown Rebels and BMG, Damian Lazarus and the Ancient Moons’ "Heart of Sky" is an album that leans more towards alternative pop and club land rather than being created for techno purists.

However, that does not mean Lazarus has abandoned his techno purists. I think fans of Damian’s previous works, will like this new direction.

"Heart of Sky" was recorded at Lazarus’ Monastic Studios in Tuscany, Italy. The players joining Lazarus and making up the Ancient

Moons are London based singer Jesse Appiah, session musician Ben Chetwood, who also happens to be a medical doctor, and Heritage Orchestra’s Rob Gentry. Special guest vocalist Chela also makes an appearance on the track "Five Moons."

This album was also self-produced by Lazarus with the writing contributions coming from the entire band. The music has exotic instrumentation, soulful vocals and an ambitious broad scope for the dance floor and your head.

80s vocals in the soul style, a touch of funk, obscure, unique and traditional Middle-eastern instrumentation and a big flair for the cinematic, all resonate throughout when it comes to the musical styles influencing the songs on the new album.

There are several trippy moments with psychedelic guitars, cinematic strings, shuffling, pulsing and driving beats and some of the grooviest and exotic rhythms you’ve ever heard, on or off the dance floor.

Of the 11 tracks on the album, these are the best, in my opinion: "Five Moons;" "Help Me Find A Way;" "Cancello" and "Tomorrow We Can Start Again."

The diversity and styles range from the body moving exotic to heady psychedelics as well as being down-tempo and chill.

Damian Lazarus, has for years, put forth a mysterious and magical persona and has a brilliant discography to match, including this new glowing addition, "Heart of Sky." His goal for this the album was to find a way to connect heart and soul to a positive, trippy, psychedelic sound. I say he has accomplished his mission.

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[REVIEWS: ALBUMS] featuring MC GQ and "Hold Up The Crown" featuring Ky Lenz, all of which appear on "Atomic Funk." The latest single, "Just A Step Away" featuring Ownglow marks the fourth official single release and has been a staple for closing out his sets these days. MC Foxy, Hannah Symons, MADUK, I-Kay, Times x Two, Pete Josef and Scarboy join in for the project arming "Atomic Funk" with incredible songs and ideas, beautiful vocals and production techniques. Byrd certainly chose the special guests wisely. As you get in to it, you’ll begin to see and understand Danny’s vision for the album. The music is deeply rooted Drum and Bass with Jungle underpinnings with the sole purpose of filling dance floors and it succeeds.

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year break with a new and fantastic 15-track album.

leanings, Byrd’s fierce Drum and Bass formula with

The LP "Atomic Funk" is just like it states. A-T-

the aforementioned elements, create an album that

O-M-I-C F-U-N-K! But let’s backtrack here a second and revisit

has all the required good "feels" and represents the pioneer’s best work to date.

what’s happened in 2018 for Danny up to this point. Prior to this brand new album, Bird dropped three successive burners in "Devil’s Drop," "Salute"

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—LEO WEAVER

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DARLYN VLYS PRINCE IN THE RAIN (REMIXED) SINCOPAT

 AFFKT’s Sincopat is one EDM label that places a high degree of emphasis on developing new songwriters, producers and DJs. France’s Darlyn Vlys happens to be one of those artists. His first exposure to electronic music stems from an education stay in Montpellier. Then taking off for Valencia, Spain a spike in his developmental timeline becomes evident as he starts making tech house music splashed with jazz and Latin percussion.

Not too long thereafter, John Digweed, Maceo Plex, Sasha, Loco Dice, Dubfire and Monika Kruse were spinning his music creations.

Darlyn is also a busy and respected producer.

His credits can be found on projects for labels such as Get Physical, Suara Music, Kling Kong, and Terminal among others.

Darlyn’s new release, "Prince in the Rain-

REMIXED" features AFFKT, Chaim, Lauer, Third Son, Mattia Pompeo, HearThuG, Marc DePulse, YEUZ, Mundo D. & Roglar, Northern Lite, RARI, Haptic, and Kid Bucle.

Track one, "Sun In Hell" featuring the German band Northern Lite and remixed by AFFKT, has great beats, dark and low-end bass pulses, and atmospheric guitar licks.

"Tears in Rain" with Kid Bucle and remixed

by Marc DePulse gets a spacey re-imagination, complimented with bottomed out, slightly distorted bass, frantic keyboard work and soft atmospheric layers.

Third Son’s remix of "Paradoxal" featuring RARI is a blend of techno beats and glorious dreamy and bright electronica above soft angelic vocals.

Next up is "Surface" featuring Haptic.

HearThuG steps up for the remix duties and gives you plenty of kicks drums and hi-hat cymbal beats, lots of bounce, overlapping submelodies, and some killer special electronic effects.

Techno beats, thumping bass, syncopated keys and crashes, rule the day on YEUX’s take on "Mustang." Coming to the end, "Map to the Stars" remixed by Mattia Pompeo is a rolling track with reverb, echo and space on a sci-fi tip.

Closing up the album, "Decadencia" comes in majestically with heavy kick drums, driving rhythms and gorgeous layers of electronic keyboard work.

"Prince in the Rain-REMIXED" is an uplifting, diverse and dynamic soundtrack, transitioning back and forth from melodic house to indie dance to techno-disco and electronica, all the while keeping it engaging and interesting.

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DAVID FORBES PRESENTS HAL STUCKER ELECTRONIC EXCURSIONS PURE TRANCE

 It’s a pretty safe bet, that over the course of the last twenty years, you’ve heard the music productions of David Forbes. Staying behind the scenes for decades and working with labels such as Subliminal, Vandit, Spinnin’, Coldharbour, Anjunabeats and many others, the elite producer has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience working across many different styles and genres. It’s been said that he has "The Midas Touch" and that every piece of music he’s put his fingers on can be considered gold. Well, his list of production credits and the labels and artists he is affiliated with certainly proves it.

Producing hits for others, again for twenty years, one would say it is about time for Forbes to breakout on his own. For the last year, Forbe’s has been creating an album consisting of deep

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electronic themes. Going in to the project, Forbes had a plan-not to get bogged down with writing dance songs with the intent to blow away the listener. This attitude appears to have given him the freedom to write what he wants and to express his compositions, naturally and unhindered. So now let’s get at it.

The opening track "Celeste" comes in at just over nine and half minutes, so strap in. Five minutes soothing voice and repetitive synth lines evolve into quicker dance beats and brighter keyboard melodies and before you know it it’s back to the trancy and trippy intro. Epic! Next up is the whopping eleven-minute "Chaos Bowl." Like the title kind of implies, it has a touch of the orient, steady rhythms, trippy guitar effects and a brief line of spoken word. "Fairlights"comes in with brighter tones and happier sounds, soft angelic vocals and a real nice dance groove.

Skipping down to around the halfway point is the track "Retrace" featuring Elidh Hadden.

This is one stands out a bit more on the dance side. Hadden’s bright vocals sit on top of layers of great beats, keys and synths, The track also gets an edit –"Retrace Sunrise Edit" to close up the album. "123"—an instrumental in fine trance form, "Walking Over Fire" featuring vocalist Emma Gillespie, the stadium filling worthy "Colloseum," distorted and electronic sounds, vocal samples, hypnotic leanings on "Disillusioned" and "Stars" futuristic music feels takes you on a long enjoyable musical journey all the way to the end.

In brief, the common used descriptions like "atmosphere," "ether," "mood" and "journey" are all represented and apply to songs such as "Rubix," "Monlith," "Conjour" and "Chimes," among others.

There you have it. An unshackled body of exquisite work, in all its glory, and known as "Electronic Excursions."

—JOSEPH ARTHUR

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JBDXR WAVE TALK SPRINGSTOFF

 Jörn Bielfeldt aka JBXDR is an innovative electronic music producer and jazz drummer residing in Berlin, Germany. He’s also a graduate of the famed Berklee School of Music in Boston, Massachussetts and has worked with some of the biggest music producers in the world, including Daniel Lanois, Neil Young, Belle and Sebastian, Teri Lyne Carrington, Diana Krall and Esperanza Spalding.

Often compared to Shigeto, Teebs and Flying Lotus, JBXDR sources of inspiration can be traced back to the late J Dilla and Deantoni Parks—an avant-garde producer with credits including The Mars Volta, Bosnian Rainbows, Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group and Kudu. JBXDR is known for combining electronic sounds textures with improvised and provocative drum beats and percussion.

"Wave Talk" is a collection of 12 songs.

By far, this album is unlike anything you’ve probably heard all year or perhaps ever. This innovative underground musician has infused his jazz and improvisational skills on each and every track. Crunchy beats, lots of fills, and vivid rhythmic patterns rising above the electronic sounds is what you can expect. It’s aggressive and progressive, yet there are moments where Jörn shows incredible touch and sensitivity, not to overcompensate the song with heavy drum and percussion. This is not an easy thing to accomplish, especially if you are a drummer.

Once you hit the play button, you’ll be hearing music like no other. It mystifies, and amazes. Highlights include the album's opener "Mass Adoption/Direct Opposition" featuring beat-driven patterns, dark, deep, atmospheres and oriental sounds.

"Refusal" demonstrates and showcases Jörn’s ability to write sophisticated chord progressions to compliment his precision drumming while keeping the track playful and somewhat loungy.

"Single Slice Of Time" features great vocal samples, experimental percussive techniques and splices. "Accelerate Everything" is a bass heavy, heartbeat soaked, toe-tapping, synth rollercoaster ride underscored by JBXDR's innovative, yet always pleasing set of skills behind a drum kit.

The saying goes "Wave Talk" is very colorful, precise in song construction and potent with high levels of energy illustrating JBXDR’s love, life and everything in between. For those looking for something different, exciting, and really on the electronic music underground’s cutting edge, this album is definitely one to check out.

—JOSEPH ARTHUR

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From start to finish, the jazztronica inclinations and leanings are evident— whether it's the soulful guitar licks, shuffling drum beats, keyboard and melodies, or the groovy bass lines, it can not be denied that Jonny Dope has mad skills. He’s done a masterful job at applying live musicianship that does not over compensate or overshadow the electronica underpinnings. In fact, it compliments the players and vocalists. The entire album is comprised of gorgeous music that must be consumed. Highlights

JONNY DROP THE ONLY SOUND ALBERT'S FAVOURITES

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include the tracks "32 Degrees," "The Looking Glass," "Flash Light" and "Think It Over."

In the words of Jonny Dope himself “’The Only Sound sees a huge progression in my writing direction, as I collaborated with multiple vocalists and musicians, instead of the usual 'one-man band' approach. The

Jonny Drop's debut came by way of the 2016

development of these processes make this LP a steady

Albert's Favourites release "Sub Plot." The LP, with

departure from the beat-tape influence of my past

its infectious rhythms and warm production value,

releases, and hopefully, showcase the more original

was championed by the BBC 6 and Drop's heroes

sound I've been working to achieve over the past few

Kenny Dope, Mr. Thing and Nightmares On Wax.

years.’”

Jonny Dope is also a very active drummer

For those that are fans of thoughtful, down-

working with his own band, The Expansions, as well

tempo electronica, this album is one to add to your

as with British-Ghanaian Soul singer-songwriter, DJ

collection. For those that dig jazztronica, this album

and producer Andrew Ashlong, The Bongolian—a

is also for you. And for those that love new disco and

multi-instrumentalist, and singer-songwriter Connie

soul, take a listen to the this new direction, I think

Constance.

you'll like it. "The Only Sound" represents the finest

Jumping forward to the end of July 2018, we

in live musicanship, composition, and modern

get a brand new sound with the new album "The

electronic skills and shows that this beat-maker is

Only Sound." The LP shows a new direction in his

about a whole lot more and has the chops to prove

composing and features several guest vocalists

it.

and musicians including label mates Deoke, James O'Keefe and London based Jazz composer, flautest and saxophonist Tamar Osborn. "The Only Sound"

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KINOBE GOLDEN AGE NEW STATE MUSIC

 Kinobe is a British music act. It was founded in west London in 1998 by childhood friends Mark Blackburn and Julius Waters. Blackburn departed in 2004, replaced by Dave Pemberton.

Chuck Norman replaces Pemberton for their 2017 releases.

Kinobe became world famous for their track "Slip Into Something More Comfortable," sampling Engelbert Humperdinck's "From Here to Eternity" during the late 90s/early 00's boom for chilled electronic music, alongside Lemon Jelly, Bonobo and Bent. The track was featured in a Kronenbourg beer commercial, watched by millions, played and danced to in countless clubs, as well as appearing on compilations including Café Del Mar. Kinobe followed up the success of the single with a series of albums that featured continued use of sampling and live instruments, while also

introducing guest vocalists. In May 2017, they released "The Firebird" EP. The title track was accompanied by a vintage skateboarding video, featuring legendary Seventies downhill speed champ, Guy 'Grundy' Spagnoli.

These days, Julius Waters and Chuck Norman make up the current formation and sit right next to contemporaries Air, Groove Armada, Röyksopp and Zero 7. Now, with a new deal with New State Music, Kinobe are back with the announcement of their fifth full length album. "Golden Age" will be released worldwide on August 31 and come via a Double CD, Heavyweight Vinyl and of course, digital formats.

Julius brought in Chuck Norman, a multiinstrumentalist, programmer and producer who’s credits include work with The Pet Shop Boys, Peter Gabriel and Robbie Williams.

The album’s lead single "Little Words" conjures up thoughts of soul legend Donny Hathaway with a slice of too-slow-to disco that points towards the West Coast surf sound. Over three and half minutes longthe track has an irresitable and memorable hook and once it gets in you, it will not be forgotten.

Elsewhere the Stephen Hague mixed "End Of The Road" is a huge gospel-tinged ballad destined to create waves at radio, "Skyhigh" is a gorgeously haunting sundowner, "Heartstring" is all cosmic soundtrack strings while "Sunray" is Kinobe at their very best, with its irresistible hooks and washes of melody.

"Golden Age" is one of the most anticipated downtempo albums to be released this year; a thirteen-track soundscape of sparkling songs and idiosyncratic instrumentals that’s vintage Kinobe.

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ALEX STEIN HOSTAGE TRONIC

BASTIAN BUX SOMIA SUARA MUSIC

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For more than a decade, Alex Stein has been hard at work building a catalogue of high caliber releases on labels such as Suara Music, Sincopat, Senso Records and Hydroza, among others. Through study and trial and error methods, Stein has grown in to a very respected DJ and producer and he has the performance credentials to match, having played in Canada, South Africa, Australia, all over Europe and his home nation Brazil. Alex’s latest slice of techno goodness comes by way of Christian Smith’s label Tronic. Titled "Hostage," the EP features three tracks: "Hostage," "Blackbird" and "Catalyst" spanning over 22 plus minutes. The first two tracks "Hostage" and "Blackbird" deliver rolling beats, cringing high pitch sounds against dark undertones, builds distorted and intense crescendos and drops to very tightly grooved dance rhythms. "Catalyst" has all elements of the first two tracks, however, the brighter sounding melody is front and center.

Bastian Bux is a well known DJ and producer who’s body of work is full of deep textures, powerful harmonies, heavy beats and fat bass lines; where everything is assembled with soul and sensibility, with the mastery of a craftsman and surgeon's precision. Bastian returns to Suara Music with five new tracks written with Orwellian undertones and feeling. The EP, "Somia" was primarily inspired by global political environments, corruption, anxiety, and hope. "Somia" kicks off with "The Game"— a greasy slice of psychotic sounds, rhythms and beats and solidly sets the tone to the back story.

The title track "Somia" follows, which ends up on the opposite side of the feeling spectrum, brighter, dancier and lighter. "Edenvale" features spoken word vocals from singer songwriter Hxnter amidst heavy driving beats and rhythms. Track four, "Glauben," is a masterful blending of house and minimal techno techniques and wrapping it all up, "Legal Impunity" shows Bastian flexing some diversity with some crafty electronica and downtempo.

—LEO WEAVER

—CATHERINE STRICKLAND

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CHESHIRE TAKE THE CAKE LOWTEMP

DR. FRESCH NO INTRODUCTION INSOMNIAC RECORDS

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Cheshire burst on to the scene with his experimental dubstep, EP "Punk" back in 2008.

The debut stirred up lots of hype as the EP sat on top of the charts for weeks. 3 years later he would release "The Funk’d Up EP." This release was a complete reversal in musical direction, heavy on the Glitch-hop tip and of course his trademark Latin Funk leanings. Staying true to the Glitch Hop style, last year he released a 10 track LP, "Smokescreens & Somersaults" on Westwood Records. With strong releases come the respect, admiration, and opportunities. And the latest opportunity was to record for Gramatic’s Lowtemp imprint. Cheshire once again delivers the goods on the new five-track EP "Take Some Cake." From open to close, you get plenty of funked-up, disco tinged Latin rhythms and beats with lots of improvised sax and harmonic horns. Shout out to singers Brittney Jayy and Megan Hamilton. Standout tracks include: ALL!

Discovered by Insomniac in 2013 and receiving its Discovery Project Award, along with previous recordings on OWSLA and Ministry of Sound, lay the foundations and represent the early beginnings of his "Future Ghetto" concoction. Now, comes the release of "No Introduction," a modern mix of hip-hop, rap, house and trap, coined as "Future Ghetto." DJ Fresch’s latest EP for Insomniac Records masterfully blends Hip-hop, Electro and cutting edge sounds changing between analog and digital formats. "No Introduction" shines a light on the darker side of DJ Fresch. Throughout the four new tracks, pulsating rhythms, repetitive melodies and beats are constructed, running wild and bold. Tracks 1 and 2 set the tones and textures and are equally great, but track 3, "Feedback" featuring Mina, and to put it in the simplest of terms, is dope! Mina’s chiseled yet smooth vocals are perfectly aligned with the sounds that DJ Fresch lays down. Best track on the EP IMO. —LEO WEAVER

—JOSEPH ARTHUR

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ELI & FUR NIGHT BLOOMING JASMINE ANJUNADEEP

MEAUX GREEN ATLAS SHRUGGED CIRCUS RECORDS

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Eli Noble and Jennifer Skillman, also known as Eli & Fur started out as teenage songwriters, writing lyrics for some of the biggest names in pop music.

They eventually broke away from pop and entered into London’s club scene as DJs with their early single "You’re So High," earning support from BBC Radio 1’s Annie Mac, Pete Tong and Danny Howard.

"Night Blooming Jasmine" features four tracks: "Night Blooming Jasmine;" "Something Was Real;" "Parfume" and "Honest." The new EP, released on Anjunadeep is a most welcome return to their early days as songwriters and storytellers. The title track, a nod to Los Angeles, features an infectious vocal hook and a crisp percussive groove. Contemplative words, slower paced melodies and intense bass rule on "Something Was Real." Eli & Fur draw upon their trademark club sound on "Parfume," with delicate vocals, low-end layers, thumping kick drums, and closes with delightful melodies on "Honest."

Meaux Green’s contributions in dance music are incontrovertible. Perfecting his sound that blends hip-hop foundations with Trap, Bass and House music has positioned the Miami native as a producer on rise. In recent months, and in between dates with TroyBoi, Gent & Jawns, and Flux Paviliion, Meaux found time to record a new fourtrack EP. "Atlas Shrugged," released through Circus Records features guest appearances by label head Flux Pavilion, Kstylis, redz, and Rico Act. Highlights of the EP include the collaborative track with Flux Pavilion titled "Call To Arms" and the latest single "Work (Como Se Dice)" featuring Kstylis. This latest EP represents a rising talent, one with a completely unique musical vision, imagination and an neverending need to reach perfection. The music within "Atlas Shrugged" will amaze fans of old and will attract Trap fans to check out Meaux Green and experience his no bullshit approach. Jump onboard.

—JOSEPH ARTHUR

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—LEO WEAVER

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NORMAN WEBER DEEP VISION CACAO

PHLEGMATIC DOGS NO CATS NIGHT BASS

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Norman Weber, one half of Luna City Express, has stepped out on his own with an exotic and upbeat EP titled "Deep Vision." For the project, Weber features Ken on the title track with Mathias Kaden and Aaaron handling the remixes. Deep house and tech house shine bright on "Deep Vision" featuring dreamy and melodic synths, lush vocals and killer groovy beats. The remix by Aaaron goes in the minimal direction with expertise use of pads and energetic pacing. Mathias Kaden’s take on the track is a bit more moody and darker in texture and rhythm. "U.F.O.," the EP’s second song, hypnotizes with trippy distorted vocals, loops, swirling synths showing a different side to Weber’s creative side.

As the official Press Release states: "Powerful, yet deeply harmonious, this EP creates an environment in which the groove moves fluidly, making it a perfect dance floor weapon. That’s exactly what you get with "Deep Vision!"

"No Cats," the new EP from Moscow’s Phlegmatic Dog’s may just be the crown jewel for AC Slater’s fledgling label Night Bass Records. "No Cats" follows the 2017 release of "Keepmastik," which appeared on over 130 playlists and was named a "Best of 2017"by Skrillex’s NEST HQ. "No Cats" sees the Phlegmatic Dogs return to Bass Night with lots of new twists on blending Bass music with house music. The EP opens with the heavy drum and bass leaning "Cuatrocats" featuring vocal samples that are placed with perfect precision and is "No Cats" finest moment. The 2nd track, "Bounce," gets deep, down and dirty with ominous bass and bouncy rhythmic patterns. If you were lucky enough to see the Phlegmatic Dogs on their recent U.S. tour, there’s no doubt you were left amazed and pumped up from their performances. For those that have not, check out the new music on "No Cats." It doesn’t disappoint.

—CATHERINE STRICKLAND

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SEVEN LIONS START AGAIN OPHELIA RECORDS

UMEK COLLISION WALL TRONIC

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Jeff Montalvo, aka Seven Lions is a "Giant Among Giants." The dubstep producer returns with his highly anticipated "Start Again" EP, out now on Ophelia Records. For the project, Montalvo welcomes back long time collaborator in voice, Fiora. Their relationship goes back to 2012 when Fiora featured on one of the producers biggest songs, "Days To Come." Kicking it off is the track "Dreamin."' Powerful and beautiful orchestrations compliment the vocals, and as you get towards the end, strings pop up to close the track It's an epic Seven Lions production. "Start Again" with Israeli producer Blastoyz is an absolute banger. It's full of psychodelic and distorted electronics, classic Seven Lions euphoria, melodic underlying layers, rapid drums, harmonic vocals and a killer drop. For “Let Go" Seven Lions stretches out and drops in something very unexpected. Red hot House! And it is glorious. There was quite a bit of buzz leading up for "Start Again" and it lives up to hype.

DJ Umek, or simply Umek, is a Slovenian electronic dance composer with a laser like focus on producing award winning Techno music. Beatport Music Awards presented him with their 2010 trophy for "Best Techno Artist" and in 2014, IDMA named him their "Best Techno/Tech House Artist." His discography displays releases for Spinnin’ Records, 1605, Kraftek, Ultra Music, Earresistable Musick and Astrodisco, as well as his own imprints Consumer Recreation and Recycled Loops. His latest offering is through Berlin’s techno label Tronic. "Collision Wall" is a two-track EP showcasing Umek’s brilliantly polished techniques and production tricks. Both the title track, "Collision Wall" and "The Lurid Lore" are powerful, driving techno gems with a sci-fi flair.

The grooves are tight, tones and textures are gritty that border on the darkside and the beats rapid, thumping and dance inducing. "Collision Wall" EP is pure rapid fire techno release and a we have Umek to thank.

—JOSEPH ARTHUR

—LEO WEAVER

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ALEX RYAN CALA CONTA VANDIT

ATLIENS EXILE SELF RELEASED

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Cala Comte is a picturesque slice of paradise on the island of Ibiza. The crystal clear, turquoise waters, small coves, and majestic views of the surrounding islands lays the inspiration for Alex Ryan’s latest single for Vandit titled, wait for it, “Cala Conta.” Alex Ryan is a Dublin, Ireland and Ibiza based Trance DJ, producer and promoter. Over the last ten years, Alex has been kicking out his A-list Trance music, throwing parties and performing side by side with today’s biggest Trance music makers.

Back in the middle of July, the Dublin Trance DJ and producer delivered to Vandit Records the follow up track to the dancefloor stomper "Atlantis." The new track, "Cala Conta" has plenty of thumping kick drums, percussion, pads, grooving bass and ethereal electronics, all creating multi-layered melodies and rhythms that give you a feeling of sunshiny and breezy tropical beach days. "Cala Conta" is just not a song for daytime listening though,it is also primed for sweaty nightclub dance floors.

Earlier this year, Atlanta’s own ATLiens released a spectacular six track EP "Invasion." Full of heavy bass lines and futuristic sound design, "Invasion" set the stage for what was to come in the future. In June, just prior to embarking on a US tour, the duo released a new track-"Exile." For those familiar with ATLiens’ music, you can expect another heavy-duty dose of precisely organized electronic noise, wild effects, grinding rhythms, trademark vocal samples and incredible drops. Armed with apocalyptic overtones, "Exile" was made to "mark the second phase of ATLiens’ universal infiltration." ATLiens show us just how fearless they are in making wild and experimental electronic music with a slant toward Sci-fi. Listeners will feel the message, which is, in a sense, a feeling of being outside society and shut off from humanity. While this may be the case, each listener will most likely have different outlooks and attitudes towards the track. I for one, loved it.

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—JOSEPH ARTHUR

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COSMIC GATE YEAH! WAKE YOUR MIND RECORDS

EELKE KLEIJN PUNTA CANA DAYS LIKE NIGHTS

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Cosmic Gate, titans in the Trance scene have had a pretty busy summer so far. Playing huge gigs at EDC Vegas, Ultra Europe, SAMF and bringing their sounds to nightclubs as well, but how did they find the time to get in to the studio to kick out a brand new song? No matter, we are certainly thankful.

"Yeah!" opens with an epic tension rising intro leading to lots of reverb, sub melodies and beautiful harmonies. The track also has moments of euphoric atmosphere, layering and building dramatic drops and mid sections. I’ll say it. Nic and Bossi are on fire.

"YEAH!" is triumphant and sterling addition to their existing repertoire. It's also a powerful testament to their incredible songwriting and technical skills.

You’ll likely be hearing the song for the rest of the festival season, and most likely on the club circuit for that matter. Epic Cosmic Gate, folks.

Eelke Kleijin is a globally recognized Dutch producer and deep house music maker. Freshly off recent high profile appearances at Tomorrowland 2018, Burning Man, and stops in major market locales like NYC, Los Angeles, Houston, San Francisco and Mexico City, comes Kleijin’s latest release, "Punta Cana." Released through his imprint DAYS like NIGHTS, this latest track is the second single from his new forthcoming project named "Moments of Clarity." "Punta Cana" was conceived in 2016 while on a trip to the Dominican Republic. The song is built on prominent kick drums, percussion and bass, along with beautiful layers of hypnotic synthesizers and soft voice samples. The track is energetic, melodic and hypnotic—three universal pre-requisites for filling nightclub dance-floors everywhere. According to Kleijin, "Punta Cana" went through many incarnations during the creative process, always returning to one commonality, the main lead melody, which remained the constant by which to masterfully build on.

—JOSEPH ARTHUR

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ELLEN MUHR ENDLESS SUMMER HONEYWINE RECORDS

KILL THE NOISE & SNAILS SHAKE THE GROUND SLUGZ MUSIC

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Ellen Muhr is a singer-songwriter based in Vienna, Austria and is well versed and deeply rooted in RnB, Neo Soul and Jazz. Muhr`s singing style is inspired by iconic soulful singers like Marvin Gaye, Chaka Khan, Barbara Streisand, Diana Ross, Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu and Billie Holiday. In 2005 Muhr and and fellow Austrian Florian Prix landed a record deal with Universal Music with ther electronic music project "The Bunny Situation" and was supported

by Parov Stelar, Hubert Mauracher, Takon Orchestra and U.K.’s Dr. Rubberfunk. With the summer of 2018 coming to a close, Murhr has released a solo project in the single aptly titled "Endless Summer."

On the date are: Valetin Zopp on Keyboards and Florian Jauker on Bass, both laying down the 70s soul drenched electric piano lines and groovy and jazzy basslines creating downtempo underpinnings by which Muhr lays her soft and sultry, bright and sunshiny vocals.

Kill the Noise and Snails single "Shake The Ground" marks the first release for Snails new label Slugz Music. Coming from the man who coined the term "Vomitstep," the track is an aural blast with rock ’n’ roll and heavy metal influences. Snails and Kill the Noise began working on the track more than a year ago, bringing in metal heads Sullivan King and Jonah Kay to join in its creation and evolution. From the second that "Shake the Ground" begins, you are hit with growling vocals, electric guitar riffs and body shaking bass. This track will blow you away with its high intensity. The real magic is the change in tempo and speeds, and the drops are absolute bombs.

These guys have nailed it! Mixing dubstep with metal, industrial, and heavy duty electronics, this new track will have the ground shaking everywhere its played. Guaranteed. Go ahead, press play. Just remember, you've been warned.

—CATHERINE STRICKLAND

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KOVEN VOICES MONSTERCAT

NEXY DEMONS CLOUDKID

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Koven is a drum and bass/dubtsep/drumstep music duo made up by Katie Boyle and Max Rowat.

For years, Koven has been recognized as one of their generation’s most exciting and versatile dnb and dubstep innovators. Viper Recordings, Monstercat, Anjunabeats and Kannibalen Records have been witness to Katiie and Max’s bombastic music creations and have been essential partners in getting Koven’s music out to the masses. Koven has also licensed their songs to Hollywood, both for TV and Film, as well as being commissioned to compose original music for Jaegermeister’s "Craft the Moment" campaign. Koven’s releationship with Monstercat goes back just a short couple of years, but their output for the label stands at 8 releases with "Voices" being the latest. Full of ferocious drums and bass, exquisite vocal harmonies, along with tempo changes, some reverb and cinematic flair, "Voices" shows us the continuation of Koven’s greatness, resonating with and wowing listeners.

CloudKid released the new single from Trap and Bass producer Nexy on July 19th. The Oakland hailing artist is all about pushing boundaries, breaking rules and taking risks, and his sound reflects that attitude. Nexy has created an absolute banging beauty blending his style of Trap Dubstep, and Bass music. Nexy says of his creative vision: “It’s about going where no one else will go... far beyond boundaries and despite all risks.” "Demons" is a heavy duty piece of work that will kick you right in the chest with its kinetic energy and pounding bass and drums. Guaranteed to infiltrate your eardrums with reverb, a touch of distortion and an odd time signature, the precision, polish and attention to detail in building the track showcases the Trap and Bass producer's imaginative music making skills. So, if you are so inclined, and love kick ass bass music, "Demons' will satisfy and give you the bass "fix' you need. Turn it up and pay attention, this producer has dropped a one-of-a-kind cut that will amaze you.

—JOSEPH WENSELL

—JOSEPH ARTHUR Beatselector Magazine | Issue N° 14 | 141

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VCATION LAY LOW AMUSE

YOTTO HEAR ME OUT ANJUNABEATS

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VCATION’s "Lay Low," is the debut single release from the songwriters behind Swedish House Mafia’s hits "Don’t You Worry" and "Save The World." They’ve also worked with Martin Garrix, Tiësto and David Guetta among other high profile acts. The guys behind the VCATION moniker, John Martin and Michel Zitron, are longtime friends and music making partners stretching back years.

They’ve toured all over the world, and rumor has it, after having shared many shots of tequila, came to a decision to focus on happiness and doing what they want, musically speaking, as well as in life.

"Lay Low," epitomizes that mindset—a “devil-maycare” attitude, which often goes hand in hand with vacation or holidays. The music is overflowing with a hip groovy pop instrumental melody accompanied by dreamy vocals. The song instantly puts you into a happy mindset, allowing you to put the world’s troubles aside and escape, if only for a moment.

Finnish DJ/Producer Yotto began 2018 by contributing to the "BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix." Teasing a new album titled "Hyperfall," set to drop in September comes his next single, "Hear Me Out" featuring Sønin and Laudic. For the track, Yotto draws on inspiration from his childhood favorites The Chemical Brothers and Röyksopp, as well as modern day hit makers Eric Prydz, M83 and Jon Hopkins. Yotto is known for writing and producing compsoitions that blends dark and brooding atmospheres with light, uplifting eurphoria to melancholic melodies. On "Hear Me Out," Yotto constructs said such atmospheres, building a tension that increases as the song progresses with an awesome groove on top of his classic melody making, before taking it to the stratosphere with a dramatic vocal crescendo. "Hear Me Out" is an excellent prelude to what is coming in the very near future.

—LEO WEAVER

—CATHERINE STRICKLAND

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