I Am In Love With Me JUNE 2018
DEMUR IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Noreen Chada – Editor Kay Samuel- Editorial Assistant Nicole Samoto – Social Editor Alice Diamond- Staff Writer Emily Bone – Fashion Writer Mia Seabrook – Music Writer Stella Dzingai – Contributing Writer Shirly Dee – Creative Content Manager Emma Gillett - Graphic Designer Hannah Smith - Music Writer Mia Woloszczynska – Music Writer Lydia Redpath - Features Writer Stefania Sarrubba - Arts & Culture Writer Jennifer Damian – Features Writer Nicholas Barber – Features Writer Published by Demur Ltd
Editor’s Letter t always sounds a bit shallow and egotistical when people say ‘I Love Myself.’ You’ll often hear people say ‘she is so full of herself, how can she say that?’ and some people will resent you for saying that. I was watching a video clip with Oprah on YouTube and she was talking about how she was always so scared to put herself first instead of others. She said she had learnt that you can’t pour from an empty cup which is so true. It’s so important to take care of ourselves before we even think of others and that is not in some sort of selfcentred ignorant way. As many of you who read this magazine are artists and creatives within various industries, it’s easy to fall into a trap where you just want to please everyone that you start to compromise yourself and eventually you lose who you are. Well, we don’t want to see any of that around here. This issue is called ‘I Am In Love With Me’ because we want you to take action and discover how much of a great person you are to fall in love with. It’s a bit weird at first because we have always known that it’s the other way around, other people are supposed to love you. It’s true you can receive love from other people but when those other people stop loving you, you still have
yourself. So, what you are going to do this month is a pick up a copy of Demur, tell everyone you need some alone time and get right to the bit where we talk about self-care tips for the creatives. Once you have armoured yourself with some selflove you can browse the subscription boxes that we have suggested as gift ideas for your Dad this Fathers’ Day. If you really want to treat yourself this summer you can check out the Weekend Excursions that we have compiled for you, just don’t forget to tag us in your Insta pics to show us how much of a wonderful time you are having. We’ve got some shows that you can check out that will certainly give you a little confidence boost so that you can go out there and shout it out loud and proud how much you love yourself. You can then explore the psychology of raving and if you are still wondering how the hell you are going to get that fashion label off the ground, we have found some ways to help you. After you have conquered all of the above and are really just full of yourself and in love with you, you can then go ahead and find someone to love you back on Facebook.
Until next time, Noreen Chada
FACEBOOK LOVE
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TASHAN’S PLAYLSIT
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LAUNCHING A FASHION LABEL
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CONTENTS
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PSYCHOLOGY OF RAVING
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FATHER’S DAY BOX SETS
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SELF CARE
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Weekend Excursions By Stella Dzingai @stellad_xoxo
Utrecht ,
THE NETHERLANDS It’s easy to think of Amsterdam as the go-to destination when heading to the Netherlands but there is more to the country believe it or not. Discover Utrecht the old city that has been in existence for over 2000 years. This old city is now filled with young people most of them coming from the University of Utrecht the largest university in the Netherlands. You can find the majority of these young ones chilling at the tasteful bars and restaurants. There are also canals surrounding the city where you can enjoy a nice boat trip discovering the city. The most notable landmark in Utrecht is the huge Dom, the tallest church tower in the Netherlands.
Positano, ITALY
Forget all those other romantic cities in Italy. Positano is the hotspot for you lovers out there. Positano is located on the Amalfi Coast and not too far from the island of Capri. The scenery is second to none with colourful houses and churches on the cliffs. The high streets are lined with stylish shops stocked with up to the minute trending threads. Naples and Sorento are also not far away being a short drive away. The Spiaggia Grande beach is approximately 300 meters long making it one of the largest beaches on the Amalfi Coast which has had visits from well-known celebrities.
The Cotswolds, ENGLAND
If you enjoy historical buildings and natural beauty look no further than The Cotswolds. If you need another reason, Damien Hirst, owns a 300-room mansion called Toddington Manor over there, we are not saying he will let you in, but you can go and check that out. You can choose to go hiking between the twin villages of Upper and Lower Slaughter or mountain biking at the 417 Project, the biggest privatelyowned mountain bike facility in the country. If you happen to end up on a pub crawl you can be safe in knowing that most of the pubs offer rooms which you can stay in. So, you can choose that instead of staying in a hotel. The Cotswolds is filled with notable stately homes, museums and churches ready for you to explore.
You don’t have to break the bank to have a memorable summer getaway. A few days away at one of these destinations, is guaranteed to make #summer2018 te one you won’t forget. Ghent,
BELGIUM Ghent is one of the smaller cities in Belgium and it’s actually not overcrowded by tourists for such a vibrant city. Although it’s a small city there is plenty to do in Ghent. Not that we are encouraging you to drink, but Ghent is home to the Gruut beer so you can sample that as many times as you like. Ghent is becoming more modernised with chic bars and restaurants where you can enjoy the local delicacy the waterzooi chicken soup. If live music is your thing there are plenty of free gigs happening around the town with many artists from various genres emerging out of Ghent. Ghent is often overlooked but this is a well-cultured city with plenty of activities. Just try fitting in some sleep whilst you are there.
Bonifacio,
CORSICA This medieval old town on the French island of Corsica is balanced on cliffs surrounded by the sea. This fashionable coastal resort is surrounded by chic restaurants and bars. As you take a stroll along the marina, with all the rich people yachts docked there, you will finally reach the white sandy beaches. The clear blue waters will certainly call you in for a swim and if the winds are blowing in favour you can also take part in a bit of windsurfing. If you have a bit of time you can also take a boat ride to the Italian island of Sardinia.
Demur’s Watchlist We all need to seek inspiration elsewhere before picking ourselves up and getting to work. The great thing about TV shows and movies is that they help us escape and show us what other versions of our lives are out there. Check out these shows and see what you can get from it.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt – Netflix
The way Kimmy navigates around the world in her own sweet, innocent and naïve way is how we should perhaps view the world. Kimmy was kidnapped and kept in a bunker when she was younger, after 15 years she is rescued and moves to the city to take on life as an adult. Between Kimmy and her roommate Titus, a gay wannabe Broadway actor, there is a lot to be learnt from these two about grabbing life by the horns. The two are confident in all that they do and Titus in his own ways teaches us to get to know ourselves and love ourselves fully.
Drop Dead Diva – Amazon Video
When we see tv shows about the law, we always see the lawyer played by some slim actress who is well polished as if female lawyers don’t exist in any other form. This tv show introduces us to Jane, a lawyer played by Brooke Elliot. What’s interesting is that Deb who died in car accident has come back from the dead and she is living inside the body of this regular plus-size lawyer, Jane. Life is a little different for Deb now because in her past life she was a superstar thin sized model. It turns out people actually like her better as Jane the lawyer than the character she was trying to play as the shallow superstar model.
Beyond The Lights – YouTube
Ok so this is not a tv show, it’s a movie that explores fame, relationships and mental health. Noni Jean is a young rising star who has amassed a great deal of success before even releasing her debut album. So of course, she is under a lot of pressure to keep up the momentum and keep delivering but it all gets a bit overwhelming for her and she tries to take her own life. She meets a young aspirational man who becomes her saviour despite the advice of her ‘loved ones’ not to pursue the relationship. Throughout the movie, we see how Noni overcomes the unsavoury bits of the music industry and how she handles toxic relationships. This movie will make you go and look in the mirror and want to hug yourself.
High School Musical – Netflix
This may bring back some memories from your teenage years. Although we know high school is a bit different from the razzle-dazzle and Wildcats at East High School. Nonetheless, this movie sort of hits the nail on the head in terms of getting you pumped up and carries with it gems that you can apply to your adult life. The main lesson from this movie is, just be yourself, don’t be afraid to be unconventional and watch everything else fall into place. Feel free to sing along and join in in all the dance routines.
Master of None – Netflix
They say laughter is the best medicine. Master of None follows comedian Aziz Ansari’s character Dev Shah an aspiring actor trying to make it in New York. Dev explores life sharing his emotions on his professional life and personal relationships. A lot of us will be able to relate to Dev and his friends as he is trying to get ahead in life. The show is hilarious and will lift your spirits if you are feeling a bit down. Master of None will also serve as inspiration as it is loosely based on Aziz’s real life experience trying to make it as an actor.
Ru Paul’s Drag Race – Hayu
Who would have thought that a show about 14 drag queens competing to be America's Next Drag Superstar would be so inspiring! Behind all the lipsticks, eyelashes, heels and wigs there are these queens who can teach us a thing or two about ourselves. Not only is this the first reality television show featuring drag queens, but it has also become a great hit running for 9 years now and has collected many accolades. The show in itself is brave, and you will certainly want to note down some of the words of wisdom you will hear from host Ru Paul such as ‘If you don't love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?’
Your Soulmate is on Facebook... really
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acebook has done it again. If you are still in search for the one and wondering where the hell he or she has been all this time, Facebook might have the answer for you here mate. It seems Facebook spend their waking hours trying to keep us hooked. Their latest unveiling is the Facebook dating app which allows you to find a date online. Let’s face it, online dating is no longer such an absurd idea and with 2.19 billion monthly active Facebook users one of them is bound to be the one for you. With all these users and the connections that have been made on Facebook already, you would have thought that Facebook would have taken over the dating app by now. With the recent privacy scandals and regulations that have been introduced is it really the right time for Facebook to launch this dating feature? How can we be so sure that we will be safe on Facebook considering the bad experiences we’ve
heard about online dating already? Should we be worried that Facebook are not taking our privacy seriously and are just introducing a new way of exploiting us? We hear the feature will require you to create a new profile specifically for the dating app. Although your existing profile will be connected to your dating profile, your potential dates will only see your dating profile and not your current profile. So you can really show off who you are without worrying that your work colleagues or family will see what you are up to unless of course, you bump into the I.T guy on the app (awks). The dating feature will stay within the existing app and will just be an extra feature you can sign up to like Pages for example. Facebook is really about creating relationships and has brought so many people together over the 14 years it has been around. It is a phenomenal
brand that has literally taken over the world so this dating feature comes as no surprise. The app will allow you to match with people who have similar interests by making recommendations based on the events, groups and locations you select. This might work well as a sort of icebreaker because you will already have something in common. Most of us have been there where you perhaps post that selfie with the perfect angles and perfect lighting and before you know it, your inbox is bombarded with unwarranted attention. Well to avoid that, Facebook’s dating feature will only allow you to message your match once unless that person replies back. Furthermore, the messages are only limited to text which means it’s less likely you will get the unsavoury pics. The feature is still being tested and it is hoped it will be available in the next few months. The app will be free to use because of course, you shouldn’t have to pay to find love. What’s more, there will be no ads running alongside the app and the information you
provide on your dating profile, will not be used to shove targeted ads in your face on your regular profile. Also, whatever you do on the feature will not be exposed on your news feed or anyone else’s. Mark Zuckerberg says he wants to build “real long-term relationships – not just hook-ups”. “We want Facebook to be somewhere where you can start meaningful relationships,” he continued. “We’ve designed this with privacy and safety in mind from the beginning.” As one in three marriages in the US now start online we can only hope that number increases as people continue to find the love online. What will this mean for the other apps that are already out there? The feature will give you an option to ‘pass’ or click ‘interested’ and we can’t help but feel like that sounds like a really familiar dating app (Tinder) that we know of already. Good luck finding your soulmate and make sure we are invited to the wedding.
Get Your Fashion Label off the Ground By Emily Bone @emilybonewrite
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s a young creative, bubbling with talent, a fresh graduate free from education and ready for the industry, this can be a very exciting new venture for you. At the same time, this may also be a daunting and challenging phase. But don’t feel alone because there are many organisations that are ready to help. Your talent is just catwalk strides away from being noticed… The British Fashion Council collaborated with Vogue in 2008 to form their BFC/Vogue Mentorship Scheme and have been continuing to change the lives of young fashionable
entrepreneurs ever since. The two organisations aim to discover new talent, especially young graduates with the intention to accelerate their growth and skills over a twelve-month period through mentoring. When starting a fashion label, you need to put my money into it, from sourcing the fabric to distribution. Often money is a hindrance to pursuing your label. The BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund offers you the chance to win awards such as a cash prize of £200,000, now that’s got to be worth seeing your designs shine. Molly Goddard who has been at it for four years, took the prize this year but it could be you soon. The designers who get shortlisted for the BFC scheme receive a full mentoring through the BFC’s Business support team, including access to funders and industry experts. They also get to sit on a roundtable hosted by Sir Paul Smith and a mentoring session with Rodials Maria Hatzristefaris. Don’t believe us? Previous winners of the BFC/Vogue designer award have included Erdem who was awarded back in 2010, Mary Katrantzou in 2015 and Sophia Webster in 2016. We certainly don’t need to remind you how well these three have done. Graduate Fashion Week is another organisation that is reaching arms outstretched for the young creative. The GFW Protégé Project which was Molly Goddard winner BFC Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2018 has designed for the likes of Rihanna
Henry Holland sitting front row at Graduate Fashion Week
graduates from the Graduate Fashion Week event, an annual event that will be held this month between 3rd-6th June. GFW offer support as you enter into the fashion industry by pairing you with a long-term highly skilled industry mentor. The relief that help will be provided in a competitive and fast-paced industry can be very reassuring to those daring to enter into it. The mentoring panel for GFW Protégé Project is comprised up of volunteer executive professionals from the fashion industry within various sectors, from retail, design, manufacturing and business management, to PR, media and marketing. Henry Holland is a notable scholarship mentor of the scheme. As a graduate you would have access to your mentor for 2 years after the event, meeting in person on a 1-2-1 personal basis. It is difficult to start any business and although you may think of your fashion label as just a passion, it’s also your business if you wish to make a living from it. No doubt you have amazing talent just oozing out of you, but your business skills will certainly need polishing up if you are looking to take your label further. If you’re just needing a little guidance on your journey into the industry, Fashion Scout can provide you with this. They run mentoring schemes and offer one-to-one advice. This year they launched their first master class with guest speakers sharing their industry experiences and practical advice and tips on how to get into the Maddie Williams a Edinburgh College of Art Fashion and Design Graduate has been selected by Fashion Scout amongst the Ones To Watch this year
industry and success for your new business. Along with this, Fashion Scout also host off schedule catwalk shows and exhibitions during London Fashion Week promoting independent designers to a global audience. We’ve got your back, now go design a coat to put on ours.
Book and Brew
£12.99 a month The clue is in the name. This box is for those who love a good read and a good brew. Each month a box will be delivered to your Dad’s door with a mystery novel for him to indulge in and some tea to slurp on as he enjoys his read. You get to keep the books and the tea comes from carefully selected partners. There is something soothing about a great cup of tea and there is nothing better to get your imagination working than a good read.
Wax & Stamp
£28 a month If your Dad is into his music or he is one of those who was in a band back in his younger days but didn’t quite make it, this box is for him. For £28 a month, your Dad could have two vinyls delivered to him. One is selected by the music aficionados at Wax and Stamp and the other is chosen by a guest selector from the music industry. The music genres vary from electronica, indie, jazz, hip hop or Serbian spoken word electro-fusion.
Subscription Boxes For Your Dad
s it’s Father’s Day, you of course want to A show your Dad how much you appreciate him. One day is not enough though so send him a little reminder each month with one of these subscription boxes. Other than having your Dad come home to bills in the post, have him come home to delightful surprises that remind him of you, his little ray of sunshine.
Lifebox
£22.95 a month If Dad is on a new health kick, a Lifebox will be just what he needs. Let’s face it eating healthy can be difficult but with this box, Dad will get 12 items of healthy food & drink, ingredients and supplements which will provide for his nutritional needs. There are different boxes for men and women and they are each designed to meet the nutritional needs of both. All products are gluten free, dairy free and vegan.
Toppbox
£19 a month Personalised male grooming in a box delivered straight to Dad’s door. If you want Dad to stay glowing this box will help him discover grooming products that will help him look, smell and feel good. In order for Toppbox to know what sort of products to send, when you sign up you complete a questionnaire with the age, skin and hair type of the person receiving the box. Although the products in the box are sample size it still allows to get a good feel for the products in there.
Me My Suit & Tie
£30 a month or quarter For £30 a month or every quarter, your Dad could have accessories for his suit delivered to the door. Have Dad looking all dapper, suited and booted up with the help of this subscription box curated by the Windsor based Me My Suit & Tie. The accessories delivered include a tie, socks, pocket square and three further accessories which are all designed in-house. Your Dad can nail that look with these accessories designed for the modern gentleman.
Loot Crate
£20 a month Not that you think of your Dad as a geek, but this box was designed by gamers and ‘geeks’ for people who share the same interest. Each month the box will deliver the best in geek and gaming gear. This will include exclusive collectables and figures, a stylishly designed t-shirt and automatic entry to win a monthly Mega Crate. Once you are subscribed to the box you will become part of an online community who are into similar things. So not only is Dad getting the box but he’s gaining some new friends.
Beer52
Carnivore Club
£29 a month Treat the carnivore in your Dad with the subscription box that will deliver 4-6 handcrafted cured meats each month in a faux-wood box. What makes each box is different is the fact that each month’s box is themed around one producer specializing in a particular style of cured meats. If your Dad is into handcrafted salamis, prosciuttos, bacon, this will be the box for him and what’s more, you won’t find these selected meats in your local supermarket.
£24 month This craft beer club will hand pick 8 beers from a new country each month to send on to your Dad on a monthly basis. The beers selected are based on the type of beers selected as preferential upon subscription. The beers also come with a free copy of Ferment Magazine, a publication by Beer52 all about beers. If you leave a review about the beers you can also earn reward points. If you wish to get 10 beers instead of 8 you can pay £29 per month.
I AM IN LOVE WITH ME
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Ta’shan’s Daring Playlist Ta'shan has got the sass, the attitude and the talent to match the daring chic vibes we get when we listen to her music. We heard her encourage us to be comfortable in our skin on her last single ‘Comfie’. Ta'shan sounds like the kind of girl you would want to have in your girl gang. We wanted to know what kind of music gets this Swiss born singer who has supported the likes of Sean Paul, Ryan Leslie and Lil Jon on tour going.
SONG THAT DESCRIBES YOUR CURRENT MOOD Look Alive - BlocBoy JB feat Drake
WHAT IS YOUR GO TO KARAOKE SONG? Beautiful - Musiq Soulchild
ONE SONG THAT GETS YOU FIRED UP ANYTIME, ANY DAY? This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan
THE SONG YOU DANCE TO WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING? Dancing Queen - ABBA
A SONG YOU CANNOT GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD? Maria Maria - Santana featuring The Product G&B WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SONG FROM YOUR FAVOURITE ARTIST? Brown Sugar - D’Angelo
LASTLY, WHAT IS THE ONE SONG THAT DESCRIBES TASHAN? Foodie - Ta’Shan (a forthcoming release from Ta'Shan) Instagram: @tashan_music Twitter: @TaShanMusic
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The Psychology of Raving
f you think attending lectures and clubbing are mutually exclusive activities, think again! Berliner and musicologist Dr Beate Peter is touring the UK giving lectures on her life’s work: research into the psychology of raving. The latest leg of her tour was at Colston Hall in Bristol, so I went to check out what she had to say… Beate was born behind the iron curtain, shrouded in her folky East German village of scarcely more than 800 occupants (occasionally lederhosen-clad) inhabitants. Local “fun” consisted of scenic walks
and medieval dress-up at her village fetes. So, how does such an upbringing lead someone to do a PhD on rave psyche? Unsurprisingly, the fall of the Berlin Wall was the watershed in the ascendancy of German youth culture. When the GDR collapsed, the nooks and crannies around the old Wall were abandoned to the imagination of the people. This was the cultural background of Dr Peter’s teenage years – years spent studying in Berlin, rather than at the boarding school her parents believed she attended. Dr Peter isn’t just an expert
in her field, she experienced first-hand the rave scene of the late eighties and nineties, back when the Berghain building could be rented for a single deutsche mark. The original scene emerged in England five years earlier, in response to Thatcherism and individualism. It created a community organised on a not-for-profit basis that switched people on to Eastern philosophies and a ‘more holistic experience’. The human psyche is a triple-tiered network of the conscious, the unconscious, and the collective unconscious. Our
conscious psyche is our ego, where we knowingly construct our personas and consciously decide which to adopt at any given moment. Our unconscious is full of mighty suppression mechanisms. And the collective unconscious? The part of the mind where our instincts come from. The collective unconscious comes from the very structure of our brains, so it is common to mankind as a whole, regardless of race, gender, class. Like our instinct for “fight and flight”, our instinct to fall into a state of trance comes from the collective unconscious. The trance state is one of altered consciousness in which the person experiences a sense of egolessness and a distorted sense of time and space. How it basically works is by syncopation. We hear a rhythm, we
respond to it. The repetition of a simple riff played over a limited range draws us into a mild hypnosis; we can’t sing along, so we move. A second rhythm comes in and we try to respond to it with another part of ourselves. If the beats are democratic (same volume), the introduction of a third rhythm is disorientating; we are lost as to what to do, and this is when the trance state sets in. The club scene wouldn’t exist if we weren’t all predisposed to trancing through the collective unconscious. Dr Peter’s research shows that the rave culture created a space where men felt free to participate in dance, “without the fear of being laughed at” and women didn’t feel the need to “protect themselves from unwanted sexual advances”, says Dr Peter. On almost every other dance turf, you have to actively step down or step up to the dancefloor and then make a conscious decision to stay or to leave at the change of every
song. But DJ sets can last for hours. So when we’re raving, we stay in our “mode”. Whilst rave is anti-conservative, the original movement really survived off the conservatism that it was responding against. After Europe liberalised and New Labour took over in England, rave fizzled out. In conversation afterwards, Dr Peter said that in an anarchist state, rave might not exist. So, no surprise then, with Theresa May running the country into Article 50, the rave scene is making a comeback. Cultural differences remain: on the same day that authorities shutdown London’s Fabric, Berghain was granted funding for providing arts and culture in Berlin. However, DJs all over the world are now joining forces over the internet, managing their own bookings, circumventing the overhead profiteers. Dr Peter predicts the culture will re-emerge – given her expertise, she’s one to trust. By Ella Gryf-Lowczowska
TAKE A WALK DOWN
PARADISE ALLEY H
aving successfully ran a hip bar, live music venue and club in the heart of Brick Lane, 93 Feet East have revamped their space coming back offering a whole new experience for you outgoing folks. Paradise Alley is the place to be with an alfresco courtyard space fully equipped with a prosecco bar, gourmet street food vendors and a soundtrack of disco and Balearic Beats. Adorned with plants and flowers, disco balls and neon lights, the space has been transformed into the ideal summertime hang-out to kickstart the weekend. You will find the chic creatives of London dining, dancing and mingling at
this social hub that now offers a selection of drinks, street food and DJs every Friday from 5pm – 1am. Paradise Alley is the hot spot for after work get-togethers, celebrations, and summer gatherings. The terrace provides a space with various chill out areas designed to take you away from the hustle and bustle of the Brick Lane area with a rooftop area is available for private hire and to take in the city views. Dinner in the outdoors enjoying the cool air is definitely a nice way to enjoy the longer nights we are having this season. The glowing light bulbs that light up the space also make for a picture-perfect set-
ting for your Instagram pictures. You might as well make a whole meal out of it and continue to party your night away at the 93 Feet East club which is still open with various DJ sets playing throughout the night. With over 18 years in the business, we can certainly trust the 93 Feet East brand to understand and deliver for their dedicated following who have been with them for all those years. Paradise Alley does as it says on the tin, it provides for a paradise to have a drink and meet friends Make memories in Brick Lane paradise this summer with 93 Feet East an iconic venue for live music, dance and dining. With two large rooms an outside terrace area and more spaces within the venue it is a versatile space with high tech lighting, sound and branding
opportunities that make it fully functional for club shows, live events, private hire, exhibitions and launches. The courtyard space will be open until 1st September, so you have plenty of time to make an effort to get yourself down there. Paradise Alley / 93Feet East is at 150 Brick Lane, E1 6QL London.
“WILEY” DRAMA BIOPIC IN THE WORKS Gl
obal content studio Pulse Films last month announced the production of Adam Smith’s biopic WILEY, a feature length adaptation of the life of music icon Wiley, with development by BMG. Adam Smith's new dramatic feature centres on the tumultuous and legendary life of the man credited as being the 'Godfather of Grime', Richard Kylea Cowie - aka WILEY. The film will chronicle his early days as a struggling MC and producer on London pirate radio to making a worldwide name for himself as a figure reimagining UK music and ushering in a new generation of talent. WILEY will reveal the difficult and often dangerous journey behind the pioneer's career at a time when
British Grime was not embraced by the mainstream and existed only in the clubs and on white label records. The film will capture the tangible excitement of this burgeoning musical movement, felt today all around the world, and will tell for the first time on film, the remarkable story of how one man came to define a musical revolution and finally find family, love and success on his own terms and against all the odds. In 2018 Wiley was appointed an MBE at Buckingham Palace for his services to music, marking an historic milestone for a Grime artist and cementing into history his impact on a generation. Considered a near-mythical pioneer of underground British music, Wiley
has been a critical factor in rise of several of the UK’s biggest stars including Skepta, JME, Dizzee Rascal, Chip and Ghetts. His accolades also include a plethora of chart-topping hits including ‘Wearing My Rolex’, the #1 hit single ‘Heatwave’ and classics ‘Eskimo,’ ‘Snowman’ and ‘Avalanche.’ Adam Smith is an award-winning film and television drama director whose feature debut TRESSPASS AGAINST US starred Michael Fassbender, Sean Harris and Brendan Gleeson. Smith garnered global acclaim for helming the highly innova-
tive and celebrated Chemical Brothers documentary DON’T THINK which won Best Live Film at the Music Video Awards 2013 and was given 5 stars by Empire. Smith’s TV work also includes episodes of global hit shows SKINS, LITTLE DORRIT and DOCTOR WHO. Smith’s connection to Wiley dates back to 2004 when he directed the video for his debut single ‘Wot Do U Call It?’, a video which has become an iconic cult-favourite around the world. Smith also directed a short documentary (of the same name) featuring many of the then-fu-
ture stars of the scene before it was officially given the ‘Grime’ moniker in the early 2000’s. WILEY will be penned by acclaimed writer Sabrina Mahfouz, with Pulse Films’ Marisa Clifford, Josephine Davies, and Jacob Swan Hyam producing. Pulse Films’ Thomas Benski & Lucas Ochoa and A-List Management’s John Woolf, BMG’s William Kennedy and Kathy Daum will also serve as Executive Producers on the film. Janaya Cowie, Wiley’s sister, is closely attached to the project as an Executive Producer, along with SBTV founder Jamal Edwards MBE. Edwards, a longtime friend of Wiley, is widely credited as being an instrumental figure in bringing Grime to the mainstream. Cowie and Edwards will both play contributory roles in bringing WILEY to the big screen; leaning on their personal experience of being on the inside of Wiley’s protected inner circle. Wiley commented: “This is my life, my highs and lows, but it’s not really all about me. When I make music, help the scene or even do something like this it’s like I’m not alone any more. It’s for people who grew up like me. I’m doing it to help people who are lost like me.” Director Adam Smith also added: “Meeting Wiley and seeing what he and his friends were creating was a huge inspiration to me. Making a film about this incredible talent and his story 15 years later is very exciting.” Wiley will of curse ensure his character gets the justice he deserves, he will play the lead role himself. There is no release date yet on the movie.
Self-Care Tips for the Creative
BECAUSE WE WANT YOU AT YOUR BEST
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s creatives, to make sure we produce our best work, we must first make sure that we are well looked after. We often see artists being given the diva title because of their demands when they are at work. Well, you have demands too and you need to be taken care of. Who better to take care of you than the person who knows you best‌you. In our last issue, we spoke about Mental Health in the music industry and what more can be done to help those who may be suffering with it. Self-care is essential for your mental well-being. The fashion industry is deemed as being shallow and the music industry as being gruesome. All of this can have an impact on your mental health if you ever find yourself caught up in it. We want you the creative, to be at your best at all times so that you can give us your best
work. Self-care is about what it says on the tin, taking care of you and being good to yourself. Sometimes we can become so consumed with our work and trying to perfect our craft that we forget about the most important person in the world. When we are overworked we start to suffer from burnouts and the adverse effects are evident in our lack of motivation and the quality of the work we produce. Many of us are still in the start-up phase where we play the role of more than one person within the organisation. You are the tech guy, the social media chick, the designer and every other role that needs to be taken care of within your business. In such circumstances, you certainly can’t afford to skip self-care. Here are 4 simple ways you can take care of yourself and ensure you stay on top of things...
1 Treat yourself how you want to be treated What is the nicest thing anyone can ever
do for you? Whatever that thing is, do it for yourself to reward yourself for your hard work. We often feel guilty for being good to ourselves. You work far too hard not to reward yourself for the things you go through trying to get your creative hustle off the ground. Make an effort to do something for yourself every week. It doesn’t have to be a big gesture it can be as simple as running yourself a nice relaxing bath, making a candlelit dinner for yourself or binge-watching your favourite show. Anything that puts a smile on your face and helps you take your mind off work for a bit. When you go back to your work, you come back refocused and refreshed.
2 You are not alone They say the life of a creative is lonely and that
is often true. There aren’t many people who’ve got the guts to follow their dreams like you. It’s very likely that there aren’t going to be many people who will understand your struggles and your determination. You are not the only one in that boat though. There might not be many of you but there are other creatives out there who are familiar with your experiences. So, it’s good to get out there and network. You will find people to share your ideas with, collaborate with and motivate you. Get out more and find likeminded people. You can share your problems and challenges with other people, you are not alone. It’s always good to get things off your chest and have someone who understands you, to talk to. .
3 #TeamNoSleep is fad Just because you are getting less sleep than
everyone else doesn’t mean you are working harder than everyone else. It could be that you don’t know how to manage your time. In the 24 hours we get in each day, you really need to make time to get adequate sleep. Lack of sleep makes you cranky, it drains you and makes you lose concertation. Of course, we here at Demur are not medically trained but if done over a long period of time, we can tell you there could be some serious health consequences. Organise your time so that you get enough sleep each night. Maybe there are things that you are doing during the day that you don’t really need to be wasting time on, time that could go towards your sleep. To increase your productivity and for your own sanity, go to bed!
4 Don’t wake up to the gram Social media is a great tool for business and connecting
creatives, but it also has its flaws. Social media can be used as an escape from reality. When everyone is constantly stunting on the gram it is easy to forget that some of it is not real. So, when you wake up and the first thing you do is check the gram and you see something that makes you feel insecure, you are going to feel a little shitty and that’s going to ruin your day. We need to remember social media thrives on images, hence why there are so many filters available to cover up your flaws. To nourish your self-esteem, try and avoid social media first thing in the morning. Instead, focus on setting your goals for the day or a bit of meditation to get your day started right. By Alice Diamond
Festivals Out of This
LOVE FAMILY PARK FESTIVAL 28 July 2018 Rüsselsheim, Germany www.lovefamilypark.com
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Back in a new location, River“Main” in Rüsselsheim, Germany, Love Family Park returns for its 22nd instalment. The techno festival curated by legendary DJ/ Producer, Sven Vath will give you an opportunity to hear exclusive music as well as classic tracks from the genre with an all-star line-up of party mavericks including Seth Troxler, Amelie Lens, Loco Dice and more making this an unbeatable alldayer. Sven will also have his headline set with Ricardo Villalobos, Dixon, Nina Kraviz - joined by Amelie Lens, Karotte, Moonbootica making up some of the names on the lineup. ‘Papa Sven’ will surely draw in crowds from across Europe with such a lineup and you want to ensure you are part of that crowd.
DIMENSIONS FESTIVAL
29 August - 2nd September Fort Punta Christo, Pula, Croatia www.dimensionsfestival.com
Each year, Dimensions Festival never fails to impress us with an immaculately curated line-up that unites the heaviest names from the electronic underground with new gen artists about to break through, and this year, the line-up tells us it will be no different. An incredible melting pot of genres to suit the discerning music lover and the late-night ravers alike, catch the likes of Nils Frahm, John Talabot, Margaret Dygas, Josey Rebelle, Alix Perez, Kuiyuki (live), Avalon Emerson, rRoxymore and Steve Spacek alongside Kraftwerk, Hunee, Jon Hopkins, Nina Kraviz, MXMJOY: [maximumjoy] and more in Pula this summer. Between 29th August (Opening Concert) and 2nd September 2018, Dimensions will draw in a crowd from all over the world to their magical fortress home, set for blissful days on the beach, boat parties and all-night-long raving, in the most beautiful festival location the world has to offer.
SONUS FESTIVAL
19 - 23 August Zcre Beach, Pag Island, Croatia www.sonus-festival.com
Sonus is still going strong having celebrated five years in the festival industry last year. Over four days and nights hedonistic paradise, Zrce Beach in Croatia will be the place to be with Sonus’ most thrilling lineup to date. What’s so thrilling? we hear you ask. The line-up will feature international headliners, underground superstars, and newcomers ready to make sunkissed summer memories, with Maceo Plex, Pan-Pot, Richie Hawtin, Ricardo Villalobos, Jackmaster, Sven Väth, Amelie Lens, Seth Troxler, Charlotte de Witte and Peggy Gou among the 45 artists. There is nothing like a good ol’ party on the beach.
OUTLOOK FESTIVAL
5th September - 9th September Pula, Croatia www.outlookfestival.com
For over a decade Outlook Festival has been the world’s leading bass music party; a mecca for artists, fans and audiophiles alike. Fresh from an almighty tenth edition that united thousands of bass lovers in its fortress home, Outlook Festival reveals the first set of artists for 2018. As ever, the 2018 line-up brings together respected heritage names with fresh-faced acts changing the game. Find JHus, Shy FX, Goldie, Johnny Osbourne & Soul Stereo (Fatta), Nadia Rose, Kojey Radical, Stefflon Don MJ Cole, Break, Zed Bias, Dub Phizix & Strategy and The Heatwave among the many other acts who’ll be heading to Outlook’s famed fortress home. Across the sun-drenched Outlook days and hazy nights between 6th - 10th September, attendees can expect to hear reggae, dubstep, bass, grime, DnB, garage, dub, soul and hip-hop soundtracking the Outlook experience.
LISB-ON #JardimSonoro
31 August - 2 September Parque Eduardo VII & Pavilhão Carlos Lopes, Lisbon, Portugal www.lisb-on.pt
Lisbon’s best-loved open-air festival, LISB-ON #Jardim Sonoro, returns for its fifth edition, from 31st August to 2nd September. Transforming the lush Parque Eduardo VII into a soundgarden, with globally revered DJ’s, spellbinding live-acts and local Portuguese artists, LISB-ON #Jardim Sonoro is a sunkissed, sonic exploration through techno, disco, house, jazz, soul, and beyond with Larry Heard, Maceo Plex, Antal, Jayda G,and many more playing across the weekend. New for 2018, the ‘Day & Night’ concept keeps the music alive until sunrise. Mere moments away, in the incredible Pavilhão Carlos Lopes, the night’s offerings round out LISB-ON on a techno tip, going until sunrise. With tickets available now from just €60, LISB-ON #Jardim Sonoro is the ideal end to summer.
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REAL TALK If it Helps Them Get off the Streets, Let Them Mumble By Noreen Chada @noreenchada
Dating back to the early 70’s the hip-hop culture has always been known as an outlet for artists and a means of expression. Lyrical precision is one of the main components of the hip-hop culture. Lyrical deliverance plays a vital in an artist’s foray with each rapper on a quest to be deemed the G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time). The rap form has evolved over the years for better and worse with some even doubting whether there is anyone out there who still makes hip-hop music worth listening to. The current wave of ‘mumble rap’, a type of hip-hop music with simple beats and nursery rhyme lyrics, has seen hip-hop pioneers spewing over what they see as disrespect to a culture they created.
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ip-hop continues to H influence the culture especially young people who
aspire to be the people they see on their tv screens. When young people feel like the authorities are not hearing them they often turn to other means of expression. The majority of the artists partaking in this sort of mumble rap music are just that, young kids who had no hope but to turn to music instead of drugs. So, if this outlet is hurting no one but your ears should we not encourage it? We are eternally grateful to the artists that came before that created and shaped the hip-hop culture, but they too also have to be appreciative of the fact that there is a thing called evolvement and that comes with time. If hip-hop remained the way it was since it started it would be boring. We have to applaud these young kids for coming in and doing it differently and forever keeping us entertained. Rap music is about innovation and rinsing out the same pattern and trend that has been around for over fourty years is certainly not innovation. Sure, mumble rap seems lazy and effortless most of the time with
repetitive and recycled lyrics (cue ‘Gucci Gang’), but some of these mumble rap artists are able to use their voices to address social issues that affect other young people struggling without a voice. In a world where young people feel underrepresented mumble rap gives them that platform to express themselves. Mumble rap is misunderstood literally and figuratively but it gives young people the opportunity to tell their stories in another way, so that they may be heard. If we maybe stop being ignorant and listen, we can be educated on what is really going on in society through mumble rap. We may hear children crying out for help or a generation with compelling ideas for the future. Being an artist is about expressing yourself from the heart in a way that is true to you. You can express yourself through lyrics and speak about things that you would normally not be comfortable speaking about in one to one conversation. For some, mumble rap is that way. Mumble rap is just another way of escaping a hopeless environment. Many rappers have come from humble
beginnings and they have used their rapping talent to make something out of themselves because the alternative was not ideal. All we may hear is a whole load of mumbling, but young people hear themselves in these songs and are given hope to get out and chase their dreams. Sure, some mumble rap music promotes profanity, misogyny, violence and crime but mumble rap is also another alternative to a life of drugs and violence. With their success, these mumble rap artists are able to go back where they came from and help others. The self-professed ‘King Of The Youth’ Lil Yachty partnered with Reebok, and Foot Locker and donated a local Foot Locker store’s entire stock of Reebok trainers to Hurricane Maria victims in Puerto Rico. This is something that he may not have been able to do, had he not been in the position that he is now. Mumble rap is a voice tool for many who have been silenced. Mumble rap does not discriminate whether you are rich or poor, it’s all-inclusive. Mumble rap can bridge division and unify people. We can ignore this change as it continues to happen, or we can embrace it and encourage the positive sides of the mumble rap culture. In this day and age, the music industry is more accessible and if a younger person has a choice between choosing the mumble rap profession or being on the streets risking their lives, I know which one I would choose.