AM001
Issue 1 May 2014 features an in depth look into the music industry. Including music from Lauren Mason, Blitz Recordings, KDIH, Slime Recordings, Studio Tan, Kelly Pepper, Limestone Recordings, GTE & Mike Delinquent Project.
Issue 1 May 2014 features an in depth look into the music industry. Including music from Lauren Mason, Blitz Recordings, KDIH, Slime Recordings, Studio Tan, Kelly Pepper, Limestone Recordings, GTE & Mike Delinquent Project.
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
music<br />
industry<br />
madness<br />
Where is<br />
the love?<br />
Audiation<br />
Blitz Recordings | Black Hole Recordings | Studio Tan<br />
Kelly Pepper | Slime Recordings | Lauren Mason<br />
Limestone Recordings | GTE | Malt Barn Recordings<br />
Mike Delinquent Project | Leanne Louise | KDIH
Audiation is a magazine full of music goodness.<br />
We aim to showcase the amazing talent that<br />
does not receive the recognition it deserves.<br />
AUDIATION<br />
For the love of music you will most definitely be<br />
able to find something you enjoy in our eclectic<br />
selection. Whether your groove is house, garage,<br />
dance or soul; we will cater to your desires.<br />
Music is the voice of the soul. It is much more<br />
than sound. Music can be a comforter, party<br />
maker, career path or a way of life.<br />
Music is passion & adrenaline rolled into a pattern<br />
of music notes that create a permanent etching<br />
of a moment in my mind.<br />
Follow your heart and let your passion & dreams<br />
guide you.
A U D I A T I O N<br />
An imagination..<br />
not with visuals, but with sound.<br />
www.AudiationMagazine.com<br />
Tweet @AudiationMag<br />
Like AudiationMagazine<br />
Email info@AudationMagazine.com
www.TheSassyYank.com<br />
Simply spreading the word about great music.<br />
Christina Johnson, aka "C.J. - The Sassy Yank" is the<br />
creator of The Sassy Yank Music Publications and<br />
Promotions, 1/3 of The Push and Pull Show, blogger and<br />
A&R for OneFold Records. Her passion, dedication to<br />
the music and determination have gamered her<br />
endorsements from several industry leaders/legends.<br />
The Sassy Yank
www.MizzRubyX.com<br />
International Dance & Eclectic music site with a touch of lifestyle<br />
www.UKGarage.org<br />
All things good in the Garage, House & Bass world.<br />
La musique est ma vie.. music enthusiast label management, website<br />
publications & music career advising.<br />
Think positive. Be happy. x<br />
Mizz Ruby
Monday 9pm Ministry Of Sound<br />
Essential Garage<br />
Tuesday 2pm Select Radio UK<br />
Danny Blaze National Anthems Show - Club<br />
Classics<br />
Thursday 3pm Select Radio UK<br />
Lizzie Curious – Funky / Tech / Uplifting / Groove<br />
RADIO<br />
Thursday 9pm Kiss FM<br />
DJ EZ – UK Garage<br />
Thursday 10pm JazzySoul Radio<br />
DJ Soul Crush - Jazz & Soul<br />
Thursday 10pm Freek FM<br />
The Push & Pull Show – UK Garage<br />
Friday 7-8pm Ministry Of Sound<br />
Sister Bliss - International Dance<br />
Friday 10-12am Vision Radio UK<br />
DJ Emma Champion – House & UK Garage<br />
Saturday 9pm Kiss Fresh<br />
Mike Delinquent – UK Garage & Bass
Welcome to the debut edition of Audiation<br />
magazine !
Studio Tan featuring Lauren Ashleigh -<br />
Trippin<br />
DANCE MUSIC<br />
Hailing from Essex, UK, Studio Tan have been<br />
producing and remixing for over ten years with a<br />
background in House and Garage music. Studio Tan<br />
and Lauren Ashleigh joined forces in 2014 to cowrite<br />
house/dance track Trippin'. Due for release in<br />
March 2014, the track has already picked up radio<br />
support from Capital Xtra, and the single package<br />
includes remixes by Mark Martin & Kettridge, and<br />
Justyn Cousins. The official music video premiers<br />
online via Vevo in February. Studio Tan have also<br />
worked with UK Garage legend Brasstooth on his<br />
2014 version of Pleasure (under the name of the<br />
Final Cut Collective). Lauren Ashleigh is someone to<br />
keep a watchful eye on, having worked with various<br />
producers to date including L.I.A and Rascall<br />
Soundzone, Lauren has begun to hone her sound and<br />
is due to embark on a club tour later in 2014.<br />
The track is available to purchase through all major<br />
music store websites, and has also been featured on<br />
four TV music channels includings Club Dance TV &<br />
Chartshow Dance.
Haugli & Lizzie Curious - Your Touch<br />
Songbird 346-0<br />
DANCE MUSIC<br />
Your Touch combines the<br />
haunting production<br />
talents of up & coming<br />
producer Haugli, with spinetingling<br />
vocals from<br />
Lizzie Curious, to create a truly evocative piece<br />
of house music. From the first moment you<br />
hear the captivating organ melody and gentle<br />
rhodes keyboard, you know this track is going<br />
to be something special. Add to this crisp,<br />
minimal percussion and warm, expressive<br />
lyrics (written & performed by Lizzie) which<br />
cannot fail to touch your heart, and you will find<br />
yourself heading towards a breakdown of<br />
almost ethereal quality - watch out for<br />
goosebumps! Meanwhile, on the Tech House<br />
remixes, Lizzie Curious showcases her<br />
production skills, stepping up the tempo and<br />
injecting her Curious groove into proceedings,<br />
thanks to the rolling percussion and bouncy<br />
bass. An electrifying breakdown propels you<br />
towards a thundering crescendo, before<br />
stripping back into the undeniable groove, all<br />
the while allowing the vocals to shine through.<br />
A dub mix is also included for those headsdown-at-6am<br />
on the dancefloor moments!<br />
The track is available to purchase through all<br />
major music store websites.
Leanne Louise: Count My Blessings EP<br />
I haven't enough positive words for Leanne, she is amazing and such an<br />
inspiration. I've had the pleasure of hearing her progression since she started out<br />
The first time I heard her voice was through her also musically talented producer<br />
of a brother RDubz, on a track called Crazy. At that instant, I fell in love with her<br />
vocals. Through her journey her fans have grown stronger & stronger and more<br />
people are getting to know her voice which is beyond super because she is not<br />
only talented, she also has such a kind heart and deserves every single positive<br />
aspect in the music career. I have no doubt she will achieve great things and you<br />
should all get listening! This is her very first EP!! So please support her, enjoy her<br />
voice, and keep an eye out for more to come!<br />
Untitled Now you may think she ran out of imagination for the title but as you<br />
listen you shall realise it is all justified. This track showcases the depth of her<br />
vocals with an urban edge, and a really interesting rhythm which has me hooked!<br />
Save Your Heart A lovely smooth piece. Nice tones on the strings which<br />
accompany the gorgeous soft sweet vocals. No More Love, this beautiful<br />
track shows not just Leanne's soft but strong vocals, it gives a little insight into<br />
her lovely soul. Glass House This track has a slighter darker tone, highlighting<br />
her soft tones with equally soft melodies. Bouncing them off nicely against<br />
rough punchy vocals. Count My Blessings A rhythmic delight with the vocals,<br />
yet with a smooth undertone of the melody.<br />
"There are words in my<br />
heart that have never<br />
been spoke"<br />
Leanne Louise.. The lady who will make you smile.
Superhand: Discipline Me<br />
.<br />
Discipline Me by Superhand featuring a “dizbusting” remix by Rednek.<br />
Debut release from Superhand & Malt Barn Recordings from the hills o<br />
mid Wales.<br />
“A thrilling boundary-busting meld of rock, electronica, blues and soul,<br />
‘Discipline Me’ teams singer Inga Carlstrom and principal<br />
instrumentalist Leck Fischer with a vastly experienced crew: Jason<br />
Cooper of The Cure is on drums (band friend Duane Atherly plays bass<br />
with Mike Mason (formerly of 4AD label luminaries Swallow) producing<br />
and Cameron Craig (Placebo, UNKLE, Amy Winehouse) the Grammywinning<br />
engineer.” (Martin Aston)<br />
"I'm so obviously<br />
crazy"<br />
“I grabbed my coat, but a monstrous bass line rabbit-punched me in<br />
the back of the head and a voice made me weak at the knees. I ordere<br />
another drink and witnessed the best performance I’ve seen in years.”<br />
(Mike Mason)<br />
Superhand are here to break the mould, with their edgy tunes<br />
which smash down the walls of any conventional music of<br />
today." (Samantha Anderson)
Shane Blitz featuring Lauren Neko - Do You<br />
BR006<br />
HOUSE MUSIC<br />
Blitz Recordings presents a seductive three<br />
track release - Do You featuring Lauren Neko.<br />
Vocalist Lauren Neko (AUS) and Shane Blitz<br />
(UK) had a chance encounter one early morning<br />
in South East London, Giving birth to this<br />
timeless creation. This Deep House original<br />
invites in the 90s and all the pleasure that<br />
comes with it. London producer Adam Dmize<br />
presents a cheekier remix, Blending Deep<br />
House and everything thats UK, dark and gritty.<br />
Sheckas from the Outskirts of London offers<br />
an intimate remix, with a lush Tech House<br />
treatment.<br />
The track along with remixes can be purchased<br />
through all major music store websites and has<br />
also been featured on DJ Mag Australia.
DJ AK Steppa - Knee Deep In House 12<br />
HOUSE MUSIC<br />
London based House DJ<br />
A.k.Steppa has plenty of<br />
experience behind the<br />
decks, having held down<br />
weekly shows on various<br />
stations over the years<br />
through his love of music<br />
which spans early Hip<br />
Hop into Acid House,<br />
Rave, DNB & UK Garage, the list goes on...<br />
He's also built up a worldwide listening fan base, not<br />
forgetting his regular bookings & residencies in<br />
Clubs & Bars within the UK which have included<br />
Ministry Of Sound, Pacha & Aquarium to name but a<br />
few.<br />
As well as playing regularly in Ibiza, he's one of the<br />
hardest working DJ's and always has an ear out for<br />
whats fresh on the underground, featuring tracks<br />
on his often updated well thought out mixes that<br />
are downloaded in high demand.<br />
The latest edition of the Knee Deep In House<br />
podcast features music from AndMe, Donaeo,<br />
Tempo Elektrik, Groove Armada. Amine Edge &<br />
DANCE and Disclosure.<br />
www.aksteppa.com
Music is more than sound.<br />
We would like to turn your attention<br />
to these two organisations who<br />
help others through the power of<br />
music.<br />
Nordoff Robbins use music therapy<br />
to help others who are facing<br />
challenges such as autism,<br />
depression and mental health<br />
problems.<br />
Rhythmix gives various music<br />
making opportunities to young<br />
people in challenging<br />
circumstances, working with Crime<br />
Reduction and other youth support<br />
services.
Artists/DJs/Producers looking to increase promotions,<br />
you now have the opportunity to have your own iPhone<br />
application! Including live audio streaming, social media<br />
content and music players.<br />
For more information contact: djpyro@me.com
GTE - I Know<br />
The brand new track from GTE is<br />
available now on all good digital sites.<br />
This is the first releease since 2011 and<br />
the first of many this year on a new label<br />
ADAP. Tracks with MC Neat, Kelsey and<br />
American rapper Mike Dubb are all in the<br />
pipeline as well as remixes and releases<br />
with Huggy under their alias name Lapis<br />
Lazuli all set for release over the coming<br />
months.
The Music Industry<br />
This is the digital age and growth of technology has made it so easy call themselves a DJ with the<br />
press of a button. But is this right? I much prefer the pureness and love from a REAL DJ who has<br />
worked hard to get where they are today. These talented people do not get the recognition they<br />
deserve. Somehow the world has stumbled into this fake culture where suddenly being a “DJ” is a<br />
trend that anyone can jump on. The likes of Paris Hilton, Joey Essex, “Big Mo” from EastEnders and<br />
Steven Gerrard have now turnt to “DJ'ing” in order to gain more fame and money. Where is the love?!<br />
Why is this socially acceptable? Someone mentioned “DJ qualifications” this is a great idea, you<br />
cannot call yourself a DJ if you don't have this degree!! - There are lots of great music courses for<br />
those who are seriously interested in the industry and have a passion for music.<br />
Do what you love; with all your heart may I add. I would love to be able to do a really wicked mix or<br />
create an absolute banger or two, but I don't because I know I just don't have the skills. There are far<br />
too many no name "DJ's" who just think oooh cool I'll jump on my laptop and overuse that fade in/out<br />
feature with all the latest hyped up chart pop nonsense and now I'm a good dj! No. My respect goes<br />
to those who have been working hard in the music scene and is passionate about their work in music.<br />
Always learning and always feeling good about what they do. Not for the money or image, but for<br />
themselves and their passion for music.<br />
Even Jon Richardson said "Why is nobody reporting the fact that music is dead?" - in reference to<br />
Miley Cyrus.. but really thinking on an international scale gives me a headache! My advice is keep<br />
away from the fakeness and stay true to what you love doing.<br />
Promotion: Several of the same kind of promos get recieved but simply dismissing anything in the<br />
emails that follow the same bland structure is not right. Receiving promos is always great for me, I<br />
love hearing new music and amazing talent, however I agree with the notion that impersonal mail<br />
outs sent to 100s of others all the time is a little tiresome to be raking through. When I receive a<br />
personal message from someone who has clearly done their research and has genuine passion for<br />
music then they have my full attention and respect. This may be a long process but in my opinion the<br />
work will pay off and you'll be able to build up a network and be taken seriously. For example we all<br />
get annoyed with telemarketers trying to shove a ppi claim in your face but perhaps if they took a<br />
personal touch and found people who really needed their help then they wouldn't get hung up on all<br />
the time..<br />
Music is love. An art form, a creative outlet, not a cheesy fad.<br />
A while ago people talked about wanting to change the name of the new style of garage, in order to<br />
re-introduce it to more people who would accept it. The term "new garage" often turns people off<br />
the idea. Going to "garage" events, people who aren't in the music scene expect and want old school,<br />
and the others want to hear the new music.. where is the middle ground? It is still the same genre so<br />
I don't believe the name is the issue, there already is "nu skool" and "future garage" but at the end of<br />
the day it is all garage, just a more evolved take on the style.<br />
"People follow trend setters and originality is decreasing." Christopher (Permanent St8).
"We just need unity and a united vision, not division" DJ Emma Champion.<br />
“I think the important thing is for producers to move away from labeling their music as a particular<br />
genre as it can put people off listening to it. Many tunes out nowadays cross a number of genres<br />
put people will still pigeon-hole them and will continue to do so. Good music will always rise to the<br />
top if it gets the right support.” Minerals.<br />
But evolution of music is natural right? Music is always changing, people are always learning and<br />
new talent emerging every day. Then why are there still the stereotypes of genres? Music is an<br />
expression, in this instance the new style of uk garage has come a long way since the last decade,<br />
but then why do people still associate garage as being old. Is society open to change? People need<br />
to consciously understand that there are always new things out there and genres will constantly<br />
grow and change and should not be labelled as one particular thing.<br />
So how does it all work? All areas have links that effect each other and this works for everything<br />
including the music industry.. Producers/Artists create pieces from their own influences and loves,<br />
the media promote music to the audience, the audience will listen to what they like, the "hot"<br />
producers/artists will be booked and promoted more, the others get less acknowledgement, the<br />
media won't promote them, the audience concludes that their music is "old", and the vicious cycle<br />
continues.. leaving the talent to keep rising but no one wanting to pay attention to their views.<br />
"I may be in line at the grocery store and hear something I like. I will pull out the phone and Shazam it<br />
to sort which tune it is. I am ALWAYS searching for new stuff." The Sassy Yank.<br />
Growth of technology: Where do people go to hear music? The evolution has passed<br />
through vinyls, cassettes, CDs to MP3s, and now in this day and age, YouTube. Doing a quick survey,<br />
6/10 people listen to the good old radio for new music, and the others go to music<br />
sites, predominately Youtube or Soundcloud. Music promotion has also evolved and it's all about<br />
gaining that first airplay on radios, filling up all the social networking sites and uploading to Youtube<br />
and Soundcloud.<br />
The industry artists & producers now rely on the internet for their sales. Far from whiling away in<br />
the music stores flicking through, having a listen and getting lost in a piece of music.. it is now one<br />
click on iTunes and you can get he top ten chart.. soul less. I would like to express that I am not at<br />
all slating these companies because they do efficient work at helping people share & listen to<br />
music, I am however concerned about how people are using these tools.<br />
The Trichordist & The Digital Music News discuss the affects on sales with the increasing<br />
technology. To all lovers of music, please support the good talent as much as you can.<br />
"White labels, test presses, 3 copies of a track and that was it! That was underground and<br />
exclusive!" DJ Kristal.<br />
Commercialism: Music to me is everything, and I respect those who know the industry inside out<br />
through their experiences. A lot of commercial listeners don't understand the underground scene<br />
or the works of the business Some people just want money and fame and that's not what music is<br />
about at all...
DJ's complain about only old tracks being played on majority of uk garage radio shows. But is this<br />
because it is what society wants to hear? This goes back to the topic of the genuineness of music<br />
and it's listeners. It isn't on a small scale any more, people are generally listening to the same thing<br />
that's on the popular radio and TV channels just because it is "hot right now".<br />
“The commercial industry has never listened to REAL talent, they go after celebrity whores.”<br />
“We still have a thriving underground scene. Full of great Djs/MCs and producers. And not a sync<br />
button in sight” DJ Ink.<br />
"There are NO shortcuts in the music biz unless you sell your soul to the devil. It takes sacrifice and<br />
GRAFT... Even if you graft there are NO guarantees So you gotta have PASSION and self-belief and<br />
do your thing REGARDLESS! I have been writing songs since I was 12, performing since I was 14 and<br />
working with major Artists touring at 21. I've performed at pubs, bars, working men's clubs, on<br />
cruise ships, theatres, parties, arenas, festivals, on TV, in studios: EXPERIENCE! I am comfortable<br />
on ANY stage in front of ANY audience. I have learned STAGECRAFT! How many of you can hold<br />
your own in ANY situation? I've performed on my own: accapella, acoustically, with backing tracks<br />
and with 16 piece live bands. All are learning curves! It takes more than riffing & over-playing to be<br />
an Artist. DISCIPLINE! Learning to embrace the space, DYNAMICS and convey EMOTION are VITAL!<br />
I have also been a vocal & performance tutor and worked at a Music School in East London for 2<br />
years so I have seen RAW talent! I also have a Masters Degree in Music Business Management and<br />
run my own Limited Company so I KNOW what I'm talking about - I've LIVED it! I'm just reminding<br />
folk as when I comment on shows like XFactor and other Artist performances I see BEYOND the<br />
obvious. I have had a No. 13 hit single and although I'm not a "star" music is my destiny. It speaks to<br />
my soul and I have a RIGHT to be here! Its important to speak out and fight against the commercial,<br />
corporate-led misconceptions of our industry. Phew! Its great to get all fired up about music, its a<br />
GIFT and needs to be honoured and respected, not pimped, I'm pleased you all agree! I think society<br />
is waking up to the bull and are desperate for more sincere and genuine music, Its only a matter of<br />
time." Kay Jay.<br />
Taken from Mobo.com. "The appeal of UKG is that it knows not to take itself too seriously. While it<br />
was once on the outside looking in, trying to prove itself as a set of feelings and sounds - having to<br />
be serious and headstrong to some extent - it didn't have to sacrifice the fun to push on through.<br />
And this is what's great about today's generation, the parallel stars."<br />
Taken from Helium.com. "The question of how commercialism has hurt the music industry is more<br />
than a little bit misguided. The music industry is commercialism. Maybe that's somewhat cynical.<br />
That does not mean it is an untrue statement. The music industry is run by people that truly do not<br />
care about music. Executives of record abels, program directors of radio stations, and anyone else<br />
who is "in charge" of the music industry care less about music than they do about selling<br />
advertising and merchandise."<br />
Taken from an online discussion. "It does damage the variety of music that makes it's way into our<br />
record collection since bands that are loved by a minority don't get the fame or money they often<br />
deserve, and they are often forced to give up. And while commercial music is created to be enjoyed<br />
by as many people as possible, it is not being created out of simple enjoyment for music."
“It's always been about the underground, the industry take our music, water it down & fed it to the<br />
masses. Too many young ones get caught up in the bright lights”<br />
Taken from Last.FM. "I work in a (commercial) record store, and everytime I see new CD's coming<br />
in. And when Korn turns into POP-Korn*, Nelly Furtado trades her musical identity and the beautiful<br />
original (sad) use of her voice and still make happy songs to make some sort of pussycatdoll-music,<br />
and when Richard Ashcroft makes a Robbie Williams-pop CD when The Verve had so much<br />
potential, then I ask myself... is commercialism killing music?"<br />
Solution? Whether it is society, commercialisation or DJs and producers, something needs to be<br />
done. There are already radio shows which promote new music, and dozens of various events.. but<br />
they are all aiming at specific people who make an effort to listen to the new music. We need to be<br />
thinking on a much broader scale and let the world realise that music is more than their labels. We<br />
need to work together, intervene and just really grab people's attention. There will always be a<br />
trend, unfortunately, but I think somewhere along the lines people have got stuck into these same<br />
ideas and don't appreciate music as a genuine heartfelt piece of art.<br />
"The reason it is not underground anymore goes way deeper, it's because people just follow fashion<br />
these days, not much is underground these days! As mainstream music goes downhill in general,<br />
youth are not used to quality underground sounds. Everything is too easy these days, people used<br />
to spend all day in record shops, now they want 5 million tunes on their iPod in 5 mins without any<br />
effort made, that's why the underground has gone. Nowadays people don't even wanna pay £2 quid<br />
for a tune. I play old and new and my only stipulation is that it is GOOD. 100% just good music, not<br />
just cos it's new or cos it's old. Old skool will never die no matter how much the new skool wishes it<br />
would. It's only the djs and producers that can move it forward." DJ Emma Champion.<br />
"It's Particularly hard as artists who enjoy experimenting with different sounds, as everyone wants<br />
to label u" Soneni and The soul.<br />
"I think lack of decent production killed the scene off. House (especially Deep House) is killing it at<br />
the minute because it is excellent quality club music. A LOT of new garage being made is not even<br />
worthy of radio play let alone clubs. There is a couple of producers who are producing quality music<br />
but you can't build back a scene with 1 or 2 producers!! Make club bangers and get it back into the<br />
clubs." DJ Smiffy P.<br />
"People these days that use to be into UK garage think it is dead or do not wish to listen to any new<br />
stuff or give it a chance because they cannot move on from the bad associations it once had. The<br />
sound has changed a lot over the last 5 years or more and it is slowly becoming the sound it once<br />
was. Not everything is going to be liked by everyone but that would have still been the case nearly<br />
20 years when it first began but because people hear a couple of tracks on an album they believe<br />
that it is the only sound of UK garage around and just dismiss it. I find it hard to believe that it is<br />
completely dead when I’m constantly hearing it on pirates and podcasts still. What makes me really<br />
laugh is that for example Sunship remixes a track, Kiss fm playlist it and then people really love it but<br />
have no real idea what genre it is." Rascal Soundzone.<br />
"Old skool garage all the way can't be beat. Have to keep a close eye on my cds. I'm just a<br />
garage fan big on my old skool" Toni.
"I like the exposure social media provides to artists, makes it easier to reach audiences that would<br />
have been more difficult to reach previously. I am pleased to see growth in the amount of producers,<br />
it is nice to see more UKG coming out. Still requires searching but its def getting better I think. I<br />
definitely feel there is a difference in the sound of old garage vs new garage but speaking from an<br />
outsider yet insiders perspective I think that is a lot of people just not wanting to accept<br />
change.which is not abnormal from normal life really. You can't have UKG come back and have it<br />
sound exactly the same as before as that was a different time in history. There have been updates in<br />
music applications etc so the sounds of course are going to be different and you have had other<br />
music styles change through the years so people are drawing from within themselves, their<br />
experiences etc. I of course am at a disadvantage since I am fairly new to the garage scene. It just<br />
isn't possible for it to be like it was as it was a different era in history. But having said all that there is<br />
a lot of really good new garage music and I feel that a lot of the new garage has the potential to be<br />
more crossover music then say some of the older garage, though my fav will ALWAYS be 2 step old<br />
school." The Sassy Yank.<br />
"Think that's this ego thing people keep throwing around. it's more the "sound" people are trying to<br />
put across rather than genres. Egos can get left at the door, all or nothing." Rudeboibrand.<br />
"I think general society is open to change, but they see 'garage' as an era of music that happened,<br />
not as a genre like djs, and avid listeners understand. Remember that house and garage in the UK<br />
stemmed from other 'genres' yet.. we don't clamour for them like we do garage. Why? because of<br />
our fond memories associated with garage. In my opinion people need to stop trying to resurrect<br />
something that isn't dead. Music doesn't die, it just gets older, if the garage scene will once again<br />
become the focus of the UK music industry it will happen naturally...last time around 'deep house'<br />
tracks e.g. strictly rhythm, cloud9 etc preceeded garage. Deep house is prominent now. I consider<br />
myself a listener first, then a DJ because hearing the music and enjoying it is my first buzz, then I<br />
get to play it (work with it) But then I just love good music. like I can't stick my fugees or<br />
chakademus album on cos it's 'old' !! farce - exercising of egos. I'll never play music because it's<br />
'new'.." Eamonn James.<br />
"Old garage = sick but alot of the same tracks has been rinsed far too much over last 15 years. New<br />
garage hasn't been given a chance properly coz youngsters are still hearing oldskool tracks mainly.<br />
Many youngsters growing up into loads of types of bass music now where as I grew up on jungle &<br />
garage they're growing up on that. Is it underground anymore ?? U say it is but u got DJ Fresh, Skrillex<br />
in the charts, dubstep & d&b list goes on educating youngsters. Underground scene was<br />
underground until mp3 took over vinyl u went to be educated now u go on YouTube. People<br />
associate garage as old because that's what it is to younger generation just like Barry whites music<br />
is to me. I agree labelling garage as old is no different from labelling Motown music as old people still<br />
love it tho. Thing is I do love garage the fact it isn't moving fwd irritates me alot. For me that's a clear<br />
sign it should stay as it is. Defo I don't believe it's anyone's fault at all, sometimes trying to changes<br />
something with a strong foundation don't work. There's so many genres, sub genres to choose from<br />
now it's like a dj feast, even with meetings nothing has been resolved, will it ever?? Not so sure" DJ<br />
Zenn.<br />
Music is love
Lauren Mason - Would It Be Fair?<br />
A nice smooth melody with little interesting<br />
touches, along with Lauren's gorgeous<br />
versatile vocals. The brand new track from<br />
Lauren Mason, track produced by Sticky. The<br />
track is available to purchase on the iTunes<br />
music store on Dirty Dolly Records.<br />
Mike Delinquent Project ft Terri Walker - Tension<br />
The rhythm will certainly have you bouncing<br />
with Terri's soft & versatile vocals<br />
accompanying nicely. The beat with slight little<br />
dips & fragmented notes giving more interest &<br />
flair to the piece. The break is bringing a<br />
smooth, almost sweet soulful funky element.<br />
Including a bumpy vip MDP edit, a mellow<br />
"midnightRnB"PresidentBeatsremixanda<br />
Matthew Bandy featuring Diane Charlemagne - Pieces Of My Dreams<br />
Limestone presents the first collaboration<br />
with Matthew Bandy & Diane Charlemagne.<br />
The project journeys through soulful vocals,<br />
uplifting pads and a synth driven baseline.<br />
The Layabouts support the remix with a<br />
classic 90's influenced mix, deep yet driving.<br />
www.limestonerecordings.com
Monika - Chimera<br />
SLM106<br />
BASS MUSIC<br />
Slime welcomes back to the label<br />
London producer Monika. Since<br />
debuting on the imprint last year<br />
with the spellbinding ‘Devotion’<br />
EP he has been hard at work<br />
refining his unique distillation of<br />
the autonomic sound through a<br />
prism of melody and ethereal atmospherics. For his<br />
return, he brings four beautiful cuts of forwardthinking<br />
electronic music that will capture your heart<br />
instantly.<br />
Kelly Pepper - Drop The Bomb<br />
The gorgeous vocals of Kelly<br />
Pepper, with this great little<br />
JungleTek style track. The song is<br />
produced by up and coming drum<br />
n bass producer Drifta, and<br />
features a sample by The Ragga<br />
Twins. Drum n bass legend Ray<br />
Keith has produced the official remix for the track<br />
along with a few other remixes by Drifta, Yohann &<br />
Exist.
VISIT WALES<br />
CYMRU<br />
Nannerth Ganol & Nannerth Fach<br />
Nannerth Ganol, LD6 5HA Rhayader<br />
+447723330239<br />
"I would highly reccommend visiting and<br />
cannot wait to stay again. The hosts are<br />
very friendly and accomadating. Enjoy a<br />
cosy peaceful cottage surrounded by<br />
amazing nature & scenery."
On 27th April over 50 UK Garage artists came together to be<br />
photographed with some of the children from Great Ormond<br />
Street Hospital. To see video's and behind the scene photos from<br />
the day please log onto www.butterflyphoto.co.uk<br />
BUY A UKG 2015 CALENDAR for just £10 by emailing:<br />
natalie@butterflyphoto.co.uk<br />
£5 will be donated to Great Ormond Street Hospital<br />
If you do not wish to buy a calendar but would like to donate to this<br />
special project, please add directly to the JustGiving page or text<br />
GRGE99 to 70070.<br />
By donating as little as £1 you will be helping GOSH continue to<br />
support ground-breaking research and provide their wards with<br />
leading edge equipment!
Well, here we are.. you have reached the end of our very first music<br />
magazine edition. We hope you have enjoyed it as much as we have<br />
creating it! The next issue will be available 01.06.14. Please subscribe,<br />
and thank you for the continuous support. This is not only our magazine,<br />
it is yours too! There are far too many amazing musical minds that we<br />
aim to share to the world!<br />
Send us feedback & a star rating (out of 5), please be kind :)<br />
info@audiationmagazine.com<br />
with love<br />
The Sassy Yank & Mizz Ruby xx
Audiation<br />
<strong>AM001</strong> Copyright 2014 © Audiation Magazine