Manuel Costa Boom Jinx LO’99 Bonnaroo Mark Sixma Emancipator Boosts Edamame Mysteryland DOMii
June 2016
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Boom Jinx The Roo in Bonnaroo DOMii Anna Lunoe YanaY Nicole Maudaber Manuel Costa Shivering Ground Music Festival LO’99 Emancipator Boosts Edamame Mark Sixma Mysteryland #RaverMagazine on Instagram Our Raver Magazine Team
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By Rob Roy
Exclusive Interview
Boom Jinx -Hey guys my name is RobRoy for Raver Magazine sitting down here with Mr. Boom Jinx at Exchange LA in Los Angeles. Boom you just got off the stage here at the Anjunabeat night here. How was your set? -My set was great! This is the first time I’ve had a chance to play at this venue and I have to say it was a total blast playing to the LA crowd. It was energetic to say the least and it was amazing to see how much love the LA fans have for the music. Exchange LA is a great venue and the sound production was intense, I definitely can’t wait to play here again. -We just want to congratulate you on your “No Answers In Luck”. How is the feedback coming back from your album? -The album is doing so great! I have been so happy to hear the feedback from everyone. I have not heard of anything negative which is really good. This album has my sound and its something different from what everyone’s been hearing lately. The drive for this album is to show the world that I am as a producer and as musician. In short this album was more of a personal showcase vs. those hit records you always hear time and time again. -Boom, you’ve been in the electronic music scene for years, safe to say we can call you a veteran. What is the progression of electronic music, specifically the way electronic music is making at the moment? -The style and the progression really haven’t changed that much over the years. The style of playing tracks goes and comes in various cycles. Lately you have been seeing the style changing to the 138bpm’s d and even as much as 140bpm’s. For Anjunabeats, the beat has actually slowed down a bit to 128bpm, now it’s at 126bpm, which is the way I personally like. It’s nothing new it was the way it used to be per se. I try to keep my finger in all styles of playing. I like the hard and the slow styles of music so unless it’s an album show, I have a big range of different styles to play to the rhythm of the crowd. -How has your relationship been with Anjunabeats?
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-It’s been great. They have supported me ever since I have been with them. We go as far back as 2006. I consider them family, and every time we get to meet we have a blast catching up and playing for the crowds that come up to see and support us. -Where can we find Boom Jinx next? -Well, I am currently wrapping up the album tour we have a few more countries to go too and then it’s going be summer time touring in full effect. You can find my album and all tour dates on my Facebook that’s under https://www.facebook.com/ boomjinxofficial along with my Twitter http://twitter.com/boomjinx I try to keep up with my social media and its really a great way for those who like my music to connect with me and the places that I am hitting up this year. -Lastly, what is it that you would like to say to your fans that have been following you and your music? -I’d like to start off by saying THANK YOU to everyone who has been following me and coming to my shows. Thank you for the support, thank you for coming out to LA and wherever you are in the world. For me it is import to mention that though without YOU, guys like US could not do what we do. We owe everything to you, so thank you so much from the bottom of my heart and I hope to see you somewhere soon! - Boom Jinx Connect: https://www.facebook.com/boomjinxofficial http://soundcloud.com/boomjinx http://twitter.com/boomjinx http://youtube.com/boomjinxofficial https://www.beatport.com/artist/boom-jinx/11879
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By Amber Lynn Photography by Melissa Orth
The Roo in Bonnaroo
Walking into Bonnaroo Music Festival you’ll most definitely find smiling faces, floatie toys out the wazoo, and high fives along with happiness. Just like any other music festival... right? Wrong. Bonnaroo Music Festival has to be one of the most surprising, relaxed camping music festivals I have ever attended. With guest performers such as Halsey at The Chainsmokers, Griz performing at general camping area, and Chance the Rapper at almost every performance, there was never a dull moment. Stages filling up such as ‘Which Stage, What Stage, Who Stage, This Tent, That Tent, The Other Tent, Silent Disco, Snake & Jake’s Christmas Club Barn, along with a Cinema Tent, Solar Stage, Comedy Theatre presented by TBS, New Music on Tap Lounge, Kalliope Stage, and Communion Stage.’ All while calling the festival grounds itself “Centaroo” and I found ‘This Tent’ to be one of my favorites. After hitting up Hermitude at That Tent, The Floozies were much anticipated. And deliver they did! The funky brothers duo delivered
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high energy with their hard to miss tune that’s so unique and clean. If you haven’t checked them out yet or missed them at Bonnaroo I suggest you hit up the next and nearest show!
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As they heat progressed spirits didn’t seem to rest or falter. The days were long and the nights were chilled on the farm. With heat index values reaching up to 100 degrees each afternoon, you could find most cooling off at Mushroom Fountain or sliding down the water slide. Lucky for fest goers there were cool down mist tents and fill up stations all around. The food was decently priced for the festival, with options ranging from alligator tails to Thai Chinese BBQ! From exotic foods, to water slides, who could forget the infamous ever-changing wall of art? Where anyone is welcome to express his or her freedom of speech and artistic ability. I’ve seen everything from “Be happy you’re alive” to modern day “Picasso.” It was a beautiful thing to experience growth and change through art on a day-to-day basis
But enough about general fest life...back to the music! Friday at 6pm if you weren’t at the ‘Which Stage’ I don’t know which stage you were at. Griz brought one of the most action packed performances there, his high energy and amazing sax playing brought everyone to their feet and dancing uncontrollably! There was much to jump around about at his set! I even had the chance to meet “Griz” backstage at the Floozies set on Thursday night. He’s a very humble and nice man and introduced himself as “Grant” not his stage name. He had a very laid back attitude and seemed to have fun as he took my phone and captured a ton of pictures. One of my personal favorite sets was, of course, Key N Krates! I have
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seen the live band before a few times at places like TomorrowWorld and in Charlottesville, Virginia. TomorrowWorld 2014 was when I really developed a taste for the funky trio. I love that they use instruments as a part of their act and still manage to keep the crowd hype! Listening to the “Midnight Mass” album and throwing in the mix of some oldies really hit that good nerve of an amazing mid-day experience at That Tent. A live show can always be an experience but a live electronic show really just hits the spot. It’s obvious to say that Keys N Krates was yet again one of my favorite performances at a festival. Later on I made my way back to This Tent to watch The Chainsmokers pump the audience full of crazy energy. The boys gave off so many great vibes that you couldn’t help but groove out to their new EP’s. The transition was the best to come for EDM lovers because This Tent delivered an incredible transition from The Chainsmokers to the legendary duo “Zeds Dead!” I always enjoy watching these two do their thing. It’s classic, filthy, hard-hitting fun and I’m so happy they attended this year at Bonnaroo! If you were at any or most of the EDM shows at Bonnaroo you would more than likely find me there jamming out and dancing or taking pictures. Aside from the world of Electronic Dance Music, I came across some nice mellow jam bands like “Dead & Company” and “Death Cab for Cutie.” I would spend most of my days as a 16 year old listening to. Hearing some of Miguel, J. Cole, Mackelmore and guest appearances like Chance were all very nice change ups as well. I can’t thank Bonnaroo enough for letting us is apart of this beautiful experience and for being able to write about the music. I loved how we all stood together and danced as one. This Bonnaroo was very special and an amazing journey to write. I was blown away by most of these performances, and I really appreciate the change up. There was always something there to suit your mood and always something to get into. If you haven’t been able to attend a Bonnaroo, I highly suggest saving up for the next!
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A Bold New Hose Vibe Takes Root in Charlotte, NC with DJ, Producer and Musical Pioneer DOMii By Michael Beas With an original and unique underground vibe Arial Dominguez known by her stage name DOMii is taking Charlotte Nightlife by storm. Her style is full of groovy vibes that changes instantly to the rythem of the night. That being said, all roads, lead deeper into realm of Underground House Music. It is a courageous and bold one road to take in North Carolina as most are new to House Music. DOMii is only one of a few Pioneers of House Music in the area that is boldly going where no one has dared to go before. That place that her music takes you I call‌The Underground. From the late night streets of London, to an influence of back home Jersey Club Life, to the center of Downtown Charlotte she finds ways to blend in more familiar sounds of Trap, Hip Hop and even hints of R&B before unleashing the beast of The Underground House and Tech House drops to the
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masses that come to watch her perform. It is no exaggeration to say that it’s more then a ‘shock factor’ to most that see her perform for the first time. It’s as if she gets lost in the music to the point that everything becomes one connecting the turntables with everyone who is present. Nothing else matters when she is on the decks and nothing else can take you away to another place you will soon learn to call home. Everything is centered on nothing but the music and that speaks for itself. DOMii has recently opened for Flux Pavillion, Dada Life, Mija and many more mainstream headliners that are making their way into the Charlotte Metro area. Raver Magazine was able to catch up with DOMii as she played live at Label Charlotte at the NC Music Factory. This is what she shared up with us: What are some of your influences and some things that you would like your fans and those who have not heard about your music to know about you? I was really influenced and moved by music when I moved to London a few years back. I met up with some really cool DJs who took me to these really cool spots that play Drum and Bass and Garage Music. I saw how real house music was played and I knew that this is what I had to do with my life. It all started there and I did my best to bring it back here as best as I could. Talk to me about the House Vibe in Charlotte, do you see it growing and becoming more accepted by the fans? Yes. I think that it is all about the approach and easing people into it. I think you can get people to like your music if you easy them into it the right way. Its like they like it and they don’t know it yet. I believe that ultimately the music will speak for itself. Where do you see yourself in the next few years? I have a lot of new music that I am working on, a lot that I have in store for those who come to my shows. It’s about always pushing yourself and having fun in the process doing what you like. I feel that I am really getting good at this now so be on the look out more is on the way.
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Any festivals coming up that we can catch you performing? Actually, the big one that I am playing at this year is Imagine Festival. I am really getting ready for that one, which people are saying is one of the top festivals in the USA. Catch me there if you you’re heading out. I am trying to keep it on the low but expect to see some pretty awesome things from my set at Imagine this year. In closing, DOMii is one of few pioneers of House Music in the Charlotte area. It is not an easy task to introduce a new style and new element of music to a crowd that is moving in a different direction. The Queen City in itself has always been filled with diversity and open to take on new sounds. Finding those right sounds is hard, but with the right attitude, persona and talent the sky is the limit as to how far DOMii and House Music will go in a city that is constantly looking for a new groove. There is no doubt that DOMii will take to you another place that you can only dare to go, the question is‌ Are you bold enough to go there with her? Get Social with DOMii by visiting her FB page at https://www.facebook.com/arieldomii/ and listen in to her SoundCloud by visiting https://soundcloud.com/djdomii
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Anna Lunoe Makes History at EDC Las Vegas By Bradley Callison Photo Credit by Jasmine Safaeian History was without a doubt made this weekend. On Saturday night at the 20th Anniversary of EDC in Las Vegas, Anna Lunoe became the first solo female act to play the main stage at the iconic electronic music festival. While this may be surprising news to most, Lunoe is definitely deserving of achieving this feat for female artists in this industry. I have personally watched her career grow over the past few years and she has remained a leader amongst a male dominated crowd. Hopefully this will begin to open the door for more female acts to grace main stages across the globe and with any luck being a sort of revolution in how the industry views female artists. Known for her innovative deep house sounds, Lunoe also debuted 3 new tracks during her historic set and those will be released later this year so stay tuned! Get Social with Anna Lunoe http://www.annalunoe.com https://www.facebook.com/annalunoe
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YanaY By Chase Morgan
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Exclusive Interview and Photos by Zach Leete Hardwell, David Guetta, Afrojack, Fedde Le Grand, Kryder, Benny Benassi, Dannic, Thomas Gold, Blasterjaxx, Daddy’s Groove, David Jones, EDX, Abel ramos, Eddie Thoneick, Swanky Tunes, VINAI and so many more support Italian Producer and Master Music Maker Manuel Costa. His unique unerground vibe and authentic way of thinking has propelled his career to another level. This past month Raver Magazine had a unique opportunity to catch up with him for an exclusive interview. Here is what he shared up with us: Some of the biggest names in the world of dance music are premiering and supporting your music. Artists like Hardwell, Afrojack, Fedde Le Grand, Kryder, Benny Benassi, Dannic, EDX and so many more. What is the experience like to receive so much support from these legends and now that you’ve generated that support, do you feel that the bar is raised to the next level when considering the expectations of these artists and your fans to deliver in a big way performance after performance? The emotion you feel when you receive the appreciation and support from the biggest names in the EDM scene is indescribable. It makes you realize you’re working in the right direction. Building a well-defined way to the conquest an increasingly larger space in a truly saturated industry, full of music and young talents! Inevitably, thanks to these supports and especially to make the difference, today we have to raise the bar day-by-day by crafting a really strong and unique product that can identify the artist from his airst hearing! For someone who is listening to Manuel Costa for the first time, what can they expect to hear and experience when they see you perform? They must surely expect a crossover between rhythm and melody, between mainstream and an underground sound, suitable for any audience, from festivals to clubs. In my sets I love to wonder from the “garage-house” to the “bass-house”, adding samples and vocals that have made the history of house music! So my dj-sets are energetic, full of groove; people dancing from beginning to the end without stopping! You live in Roma, Italy. Describe the electronic dance music scene there. How has living in one of the most beautiful cities in the world translated into the music that you play? To be honest, Rome is not the best under a musical point of view. It is never ready to learn the new trends, the new sound in circulation overseas; people prefer to “play it safe”. Undoubtedly there are many events, large international guests; but do not hardly ever breathes the air of change, of evolution. However the techno/ minimal scene is much more followed than EDM (almost completely disappeared). The world premiere of “Freaky” is getting an amazing response and support from
Hardwell, David Guetta, and others. From experience I know that every track has a story, an inspiration of sorts, what was the inspiration of this release and what message does it convey to both the existing fans and your new fans that listen to it for the first time? Freaky was born by chance, one evening in August. After dinner I laid the beat and drop in a few minutes ... I was in a hurry because, as usual, in the evening I go to drink and have fun in and around the city with my friends but that evening I was feeling particularly inspired to be able to complete the project in just over three hours ... the next day my manager sent the track to Hardwell. He liked and decided to do the world premiere in his radio show! Fantastic feeling! Freaky is a very powerful track, happy, perfect for festivals! In it you can pretty feel the lightheartedness and energy of a guy in the middle of summer! But at the same time it is one of my old music page, in fact immediately after freaky I decided to leave the progressive / EDM sound and devote myself fully to the house music. While we’re on the topic of stories behind the music, tell us about some of the wild experiences you’ve had while on tour. Have you ever tried to put a bag of salt instead of sugar in your coffee? So here it is, avoid ... unless you want to turn the bathroom into your new bedroom. I would had to play 10 minutes after ... but I won’t tell you how it ended up! How has your recent success affected your career as a DJ? In today’s scene, when something catches fire that fire tends to spread very quickly. This can have good or bad implications based on the depth of the artist. Now that you’ve been thrust into the spotlight, how do you plan to stick around?
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To be honest, my career has not changed that much! I certainly gained more visibility and expanded my fan base, but today the system is running very fast, too fast! After a week, a track is already old! You must remain in the spotlight as long as possible and to obtain this, you have to keep releasing new music, track by track ... only the constancy and quality, in the long term, can make a real difference! Most DJs fall to one side of the ‘performance vs. production’ spectrum. Where would you place yourself on this spectrum? Is it more important to have a strong portfolio of original tunes or a dynamic stage presence? It is essential to have both: the original music, if well done, can lead you to the highest levels (festivals all around the world, clubs, tv, shows, etc. etc.); but to stay at these levels, you need to have a great charisma and especially great personalities. The audience needs to feel involved and to receive the energy of the dj; the dj Aigure is easily comparable to a static juke box without this energy. I think to place myself exactly in the middle. You’ve collaborated with an array of artists on your original productions. What are the pros and cons of collaborating with other artists? Pros: new ideas in comparison, exchange of techniques and tips, new visions of music, fans exchange, synergy and positive energy. Cons: sometimes you have different ways of working in the studio, different times, different habits. But nothing insurmountable if at the base there are respect and feel like doing! There’s a very specific, nearly impossible formula for making it big in the music industry. What did you do that you feel put you on the right track? What tips and suggestions do you have for other artists trying to break into the spotlight? Sorry if these seem rhetorical sentences, but really recommend it to any young producers: be yourself; do not be slaves of momentary trend, do not imitate someone who already exists, no copy has ever been successful in the world! Be what does not yet exist, only in this way the audience will be attracted to you, because you are unique and not a copy of others! And of course a lot of perseverance, sacrifice, experiments ... many doors closed in your face, those make you stronger! Insist and insist again, share your stuff around. Sooner or later, if you’re worth, you’ll get what you deserve! Get Social: https://twitter.com/manuelcostadj https://www.facebook.com/manuelcostaofficial https://www.instagram.com/manuelcostamusic/
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Unlimited Coolness at ShiverinG Ground Music Festival By Maddy Pertiwi
For months we’ve anticipated the coming of the ShiverinG Ground Music Festival. Finally, on May 27TH we experienced the vibe live at Ecopark Ancol. The entrance line formed at seven p.m. Everyone was super excited. Various DJs, mostly Indonesian, debuted their tracks and new music all leading up to the performance of the night by the number one DJ in the world (according to DJ Mag’s Top 100 list), Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike (DVLM). The festival featured multiple venues. One indoor arena called the Shiver Electric Cave was where TWRK, Pegboard Nerds and Ookay took the decks with a ravaged style and grace. Their performances were beyond words. Another indoor arena named GG Crystal Palace was where DVLM performed with MATTN, Dirty South, and Jay Hardway. Our first stop was the Shiver Electric Cave where local hero Pixiee was playing R&B songs. The
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crowd was into the performance and cheered often. The stage decoration included three giant LED screens and had props that made everything look like you were inside an ice cave. After half an hour, we decided to move to the GG Crystal Palace area. We crossed Ecopark’s bridge and walked by a small road with lights that lit up the night sky. The outdoor stage was huge and looked like an iceberg. A set of LED screens filled the main stage background right behind the DJ booth. Sponsors also brought booths with cool activities for ravers to partake in. Nice concept to have some fan interaction. Looking at the rundown, we realized it was Pegboard Nerds time to perform so we rushed back to the indoor arena. Once we arrived, everybody was dancing hard to Dubstep tracks. The crowd was thrilled to see Dirty South, who was next on our list of ‘must-see artists.’ Dirty South dropped his collaboration with Alesso and Ruben Haze called “City of Dreams” and the crowd went nuts. After Dirty South, MATTN performed next. MATTN dropped various anthems that made the crowd sing and dance even harder. Now our wait was over. It was time for DVLM performance. However, to everyone’s shock only Dimitri Vegas showed up. Before he started his performance, Dmitri Vegas addressed the crowd and explained the absence of Like Mike who was sick and unable to perform. He asked the crowd to wish Like Mike well and recorded it through Snap chat. When The Hum was played, the crowd also sang along. As usual, the fireworks completed Dimitri Vegas’ performance of the night.
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The after party was also pretty legit. Everyone headed out to the Colosseum Club where LTN and Aly & Fila performed. The dance floor was packed with Trance lovers. Aly & Fila played for over two hours. Fadi Wassaf dropped uplifting Trance tracks that made the crowd come alive despite the late hour. After his performance, Fadi took the time to have a little meet and greet session with the crowd which is always appreciated by the fans. Overall, ShiverinG was very cool. The touch in an industry for a new, fresh to lure in a steady siasts. That being from one artist to the smoother and the out a few times. Overfestival with room to
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Ground Music Festival vibe created was a nice that is always looking cutting edge approach stream of EDM enthusaid, the transition next could have been sound system did cut all it was an impressive improve next year.
LO’99 ANNOUNCES DEBUT AMERICAN TOUR SPANNING 6 DATES INCLUDING LA, DC, SF AND CHICAGO MOBY & THE VOID PACIFIC CHOIR – ALMOST LOVED (LO’99 REMIX) RELEASED AS A FREE DOWNLOAD STREAM & DL: MOBY & THE VOID PACIFIC CHOIR - ALMOST LOVED (LO’99 REMIX) The Australian sensation LO’99 is making his way stateside for a long awaited tour that is about to sweep the nation. 2015 was a stellar year for LO’99 as he quickly delivered a #1 EP on Night Bass, 3 four to the floor house jams on Bunny Tiger & This Ain’t Bristol, and 2 massive remixes, just name a few milestones on his ever increasing list of accomplishments. With the height of 2016 underway and a full US Tour in the line-up he is literally on the cuff of becoming one of the top producers of 2016. For those who are new to LO’99 style of music it is a unique blend of house & bass sounds that bring a versatile mix to the pure underground house vibe that is rapidly spreading throughout the nation. Also making headlines is his massive remix of Moby’s ‘Almost Loved’ which you can download and stream by clicking on the following link https://soundcloud.com/lo99 LO’99 is touching down on the 30th State Side. If you’re looking for a groovy original vibe, then don’t miss LO’99 while he is on tour for a limited time!!! LO’99 US SUMMER 2016 JUNE 30 • EOS • SANTA BARBARA JULY 1 • CONTROL @ AVALON • LOS ANGELES JULY 2 • AUDIO • SAN FRANCISCO JULY 8 • EDEN LOUNGE • WASHINGTON JULY 9 • AFTERLIFE @ ANNEX • CHICAGO JULY 16 • BANG BANG • SAN DIEGO
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Emancipator Boosts Edamame to the Next Level with New LP - “Ochre” Following the stunning success of his previous full-length album releases, Edamame is joining up with experimental/ambient electronic music powerhouse Emancipator for the next release on his Loci Records imprint. Already having secured support from XLR8R, “Ochre” is set for release on 7/22.
phone of organic samples like birds chirping off his various inspirations from around the is not merely a hobby, it’s a method of introa personal comfort zone in which he can and vision.
Ironically enough, the man behind the downtempo “Ochre” album comes from a metal/rock background, having begun the Edamame project after years on the road touring with various bands. “I always had a soft spot for ambient and more chilled out melodic music though, even when I was surrounded by screaming and heavy guitar riffs,” he told the Chicago Tribune in an exclusive piece. “Ochre” is his 10th album, a monumental achievement that was inspired by a recent trip to perform at a music festival in Guatemala. Rather than using solely computerized samples, Edamame used naturally derived sounds and field recordings on his and outside chatter to show world. For Edamame, music spection, transformation, and truly express his creativity
Hailing from Chicago, Edamame is the stage name of 27-year-old ambient electronic music producer Ed Harris. With sounds equally inspired by the great outdoors and the world’s divergent cultures, Ed’s productions often teem with organic sonic textures personally field-recorded during his planetary exploration. Edamame has carved out his unique sound by synthesizing instrumental hip hop with downtempo melodies further informed by his deep love for world music. From his musical beginnings a trombonist, he became a nationally touring death metal vocalist before gradually growing out of screaming on stage. Ed made the 180-degree musical transition to creating what he in his own words describes as isongs that make you float, nourishing a previously underserved love for ambient electronic music in the process. 303 Magazine describes Ed’s music as ìmore of an organic experience than emotion-provoking, inviting his listeners on a brainwave joyride. Since starting in 2012, Edamame has played live to fans on both coasts as well as internationally, prompting music from his nine albums to score thousands of downloads in addition to airtime on radio stations around the world. Check out what others have been saying about Edamame: “While most musicians struggle to compose music, write lyrics and simply craft a fully-formed project that can serve as a complete album, Ed Harris (who performs as Edamame) has produced a more-than-hefty catalog of ambient, downtempo electronic music that draws on his personality quirks, travels and childhood.” - Chicago Tribune “Chicago producer Edamame has been cooking up beautiful electronic instrumentals for years now.” - Indieshuffle “...a gorgeous fusion of beat driven sonics.” - XLR8R
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Mark Sixma
Mark Sixma, the Dutchma. Signed to some of electronic music’s elite record labels such as Armada Music, Armind Records and Revealed Recordings, is making massive headlines in the world of dance music. He has produced vocal tracks with some of electronics most notable vocalist such as Emma Hewitt, and most recently Jonathan Mendelsohn to produce “Way to Happiness” off Armind Records and that is only the beginning of what he has in store for 2016. Raver Magazine was able to catch up with Mark Sixma at Cosmic Gate’s Wake Your Mind Radio 100th episode celebration at the legendary Hollywood Palladium. Raver Magazine sent RobRoy out on the field to catch up with Mark Sixma at the 100th radio episode. Here is what he shared up with us. Mark, you just got off the stage here at the palladium how was your set? The LA crowd is always so energetic and very receptive especially in the Trance scene. I played some new productions tonight to test out and also some to debut and I was very happy with the response I received from the audience. I’m happy to be able to play at Cosmic Gate’s 100th radio episode celebration. -How has 2015 leading into 2016 been for you so far? I spent the end of 2015 in the studio working on the produc-
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tions I have coming out in 2016. I really didn’t tour so much due to the fact that I was so set on making sure all of the tracks I had set for 2016 were completed before the new-year. It was a great plan and I’m happy to be out on the road touring again, especially here in the states. I have played up and down California and scheduled to do more so I’m happy about that, I love being in California anytime I get the chance. Any productions you’ve been working on at the moment? Well I’ve been working on a lot of productions and also a lot of side projects. One of my latest’s productions that I made was Cosmic Gate’s “Exploration in Space.” I also have a track just released with Jonthan Medelsonh, called “Way to Happiness” which I also played tonight. I’m happy to have Jonathan on the vocals. Also I am working on a remake of one of my productions that I had. I can’t say too much about it, but it is going to be massive when it does come out. Always being on the road touring from state to state from country to other countries what are some of the things you try to enjoy while being on tour? - It’s very rare sometimes to be able to go out and enjoy the sights of the cities and countries that I’ am visiting, but when I do have that option I try to see all the sights as much as possible. Being here in LA I was able to go out and catch the beach at the Santa Monica Pier, enjoy the sun, since in Holland we don’t have California weather. Overall I enjoy taking in as much as possible from every place I visit. While growing up, what or who inspired you to start producing dance music? In the early days Justo influenced me; we are from the same hometown of Breda. Hardwell is from Breda as well and also one of the guys from W&W is also from Breda so I feel proud that I’ am also able to represent my city and my fans from all over the world. How do you feel about the Trance Family all over the world and how receptive are they to the artist’s they enjoy including yourself? How do you feel about the overall Trance scene at the moment? I have to say that I am grateful for the all the fans that us. They are dedicated to the sound of Trance and also the scene where they show the love back to the producer. It’s an amazing vibe if you can mix in the classics that new followers of trance can vibe to as well as the veterans that have been following the music for years. One of the beautiful things about Trance is that you don’t see fight’s breaking out, or people arguing. I feel it is because Trance Music unites them together and for that I am grateful. In closing is there any message you would like to share with your fans? I want to thank everyone who has been supporting me over the years, thank you coming to my shows and for always showing me love. It’s been an amazing year so far and I can wait to show you what I have in store for 2016. I hope to see you Raver Magazine once again somewhere around the world. – Mark Sixma Get Social https://www.facebook.com/marksixmaofficial https://twitter.com/marksixma
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Zach leete
Wid bastian
Columnist
Chief Content Officer
Amanda cowan
Amber lynn
JJ
Michelle Sanchez
Operations VP
Columnist and Founder of Rave Colony
Journalist
Fashion Marketing Director and Designer
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