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October 2018 Issue 52 features Grant Nelson's words on the D3EP radio network, Daniel Wanrooy's summer DJ diary and an interview with rising DJ Nick Sarpa.
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Audiation
They fit together like a hand and glove
Acoustic Truth provide hope and inspiration.
A raw passion for the music
Grant Nelson celebrates 4 years of D3EP.
Feel the fear and do it anyway
DJ Nick Sarpa shares his journey so far.
A u d i a t i o n M a g a z i n e i s a g l o b a l m o n t h l y m u s i c p u b l i c a t i o n
w h i c h i s f r e e t o r e a d o n l i n e a n d a v a i l a b l e f o r o n d e m a n d
p r i n t p u r c h a s e s . W e f e a t u r e a l l s t y l e s o f m u s i c a n d v a r i o u s
l a n g u a g e s i n t h e m a g a z i n e , e a c h p i e c e i s a n e x p r e s s i o n o f
w h a t o u r w r i t e r s a n d f e a t u r e d a r t i s t s w i s h t o s h o w . W e d o
n o t h a v e s e t r u l e s a n d a l l o w t h e w o r d s t o c o m e n a t u r a l l y
w i t h f e w e d i t s . A r t i c l e s a r e n o t c o n s t r a i n e d t o s i m p l y m u s i c
- w e l i k e t o b e b r o a d i n t h e w a y w e e x p r e s s o u r p a s s i o n a n d
i n c l u d e a v a r i e t y o f t o p i c s i n c l u d i n g p o e t r y , f a s h i o n a n d
l i f e s t y l e . E a c h c h o s e n t o p i c w i l l r e fl e c t t h e t h o u g h t s o f t h e
w r i t e r a n d r e v o l v e a r o u n d m u s i c i n s o m e w a y . T h e
m a g a z i n e i s f r e e t o r e a d a s w e u n d e r s t a n d t h e d i ffi c u l t y i n
w h i c h c r e a t i v e i n d i v i d u a l s f a c e w h e n t r y i n g t o g o f a r , t h u s
w e w a n t t o h e l p t h e i r t a l e n t s r e a c h a s m u c h o f t h e w o r l d a s
p o s s i b l e . W e h a v e w o n d e r f u l p a r t n e r s , V i n y l F o r A C a u s e
b r i n g t o g e t h e r t h e i r f a v o u r i t e m u s i c i a n s w i t h a p e r c e n t a g e
o f p r o c e e d s g o i n g t o c h a r i t y , a n d , R i g h t C h o r d M u s i c w h o
h e l p t o p r o m o t e a n d d e v e l o p i n t e r e s t i n g i n d e p e n d e n t
m u s i c i a n s .
W e w i s h t o i n s p i r e m i n d s , e x p r e s s c r e a t i v i t y a n d r a d i a t e
o p t i m i s m t o t h e w o r l d t h r o u g h m u s i c .
w w w . A u d i a t i o n M a g a z i n e . c o m
"Music is much more than
sound. Music can be a
comforter, party maker,
career path or a way of
life."
Ruby, Editor & Owner
"Music is much more than
sound. Music can be a
comforter, party maker,
career path or a way of
life."
Rokuro, Associate Editor
"The birth of one's child is
the only feeling that
comes close to getting
lost in music."
Cessle, Associate Editor
"Music is a form of art
that reveals a truth in a
world full of mystery."
Sarah, Staff Writer
"No matter what's
happening in life, it's
usually great music will
keep you going."
Malachi, Staff Writer
"Music is life. It's a
universal language that
has no barriers. It unifies
people around the world.
It brings people joy."
Andy, Staff Writer
"Music & love are the
same things really. If kids
grew up with music in
their lives, then their lives
would always be filled
with love."
David, Associate Editor
"The moment you feel
happy about music, that is
the very essence of it.
Being in the vibes and
understanding what music
has for your soul."
Steve, Staff Writer
"Music is the way I see the
world."
Mary, Brand Ambassador
"It's an escape, a relaase, a
chance to write how I feel
and allow other readers to
relate. Music has saved
me many times."
Jessie, Staff Writer
"Music is love, you can
feel it. Music binds people
together, ending war and
bringing peace to the
soul."
Ashna, Creative Assistant
"Music is a material
artwork of my dreams that
inspires me to overcome
difficulties of everyday
life. I admire people who
can make it!"
Tamara, Brand Ambassador
"You know you are a
music addict when you
get a natural high when
you hear a tune you love!"
Christina, Vice President
"Music is my Truth.
Techno is my Heart. Love
the mediator that led to a
connected, liberating,
beautiful, surrender to my
inner peace."
Sharm, Staff Writer
Thanks to:
Acoustic Truth
Backdrop Promotions
Breakbeat Kaos
D3EP
Dacouchklub
Daniel Wanrooy
Grant Nelson
Mon Frère
Neighbourhood PR
Nick Sarpa
OHM Music
Pure Progressive
Snybz
Space Promotions
SpectraSoul & Ish Chat Music
Ten Letter
Transpecta
Universal Music Group
Vision Music Promotion
We Care Promotion
Wikimedia Foundation
Mac Miller photography by
Nicolas Völcker, Wikimedia
Commons, CC-BY-SA 4.0
Icons & graphics by
Kues1
Onlyyouqj
Kjpargeter
Alekksall
Harryarts
freepik.com
CONTENTS
8 Shows Guide
10 Exhale
12 My Crazy Summer
15 Electricity
16 An Introduction To Mac Miller
18 D3EP
22 Acoustic Truth
24 Raising Awareness Of Mental
Health Through Music
26 Nick Sarpa
30 Ladders
31 New Music
51 Events Guide
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Hi Guys & Dolls...
A warm, country-style photo adorns our cover with musical duo Acoustic
Truth. The back cover pairs with this shar ing th e gre y tone s of th e sk y.
We continue our campaign with Dacouchklub radio network who are
excited to be just a few days away from th eir deb ut ev ent in Lei ce ster,
UK on October 5th. Finally, we are thrilled to welcome Sharm to our
team as a Staff Writer with her magical musings.
In this issue: The Sassy Yank checks out artist Snybz who, after
numerous painful moments in his life, took p en to pap er and po ured out
his feelings. 10 flights in 2 weeks, we take a trip around Europe with DJ
Daniel Wanrooy’s summer touring journal. Rokuro shares his admiration
for Mac Miller and gives us an introduction to this notable soul. As
D3EP celebrate their 4th birthday, Grant Nel son de scrib es t he aim s and
developments of the network over the year s, a f ew me mber s of th e radio
family also share their gratitude. Warm, harmoni sed voi ce s. T he S as sy
Yank is moved by Acoustic Truth’s inspirational spirit and r eve als t hei r
story. Fuelled by their own emotions, Mon Frere raise awareness of
mental health with a new single together with t he Toni c Mu sic ch arity ..
Following his heart, Sharm chats with rising DJ Nick Sarpa as he
journeys through Sydney's dance music sc ene . As hna ’s tr ack of t he
month is by Silk City & Dua Lipa whilst Rokuro’s is by Mac Miller ft Jon
Batiste & Stay human. We've got your events guide, show listings and
music from Franko Fratze, Sydoh, Kandace Springs, SPECTRASOUL,
Louise Golbey and RÜFÜS DU SOL.
Ruby x
Connect with us:
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Twitter @AudiationMag
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Believe
SHOWS
London timezone
TV | Radio | Podcast
Spotlight: Listen to our special 50th edition mixes on
mixcloud.com/AudiationMagazine. DJ Pyro presents a playful
blend of house, ukg and bass. DJ Wad presents a sunset mix
of electro house.
Monday
10am Clara Amfo | Variety - BBC Radio 1
2pm Danny Blaze | House, UK Garage & Club Classics - Flex FM
4pm Trending Live | Variety - 4Music
Tuesday
1am What’s Up? | Variety - Radio Plus
10am Clara Amfo | Variety - BBC Radio 1
4pm Trending Live | Variety - 4Music
Sister Bliss In Session | House & Dance
A State Of Trance | Trance
Wednesday
1am What’s Up? | Variety - Radio Plus
10am Clara Amfo | Variety - BBC Radio 1
4pm Trending Live | Variety - 4Music
8pm D3ep In The Underground | House, Garage & Bass - D3EP
Thursday
1am What’s Up? | Variety - Radio Plus
10am Clara Amfo | Variety - BBC Radio 1
4pm Trending Live | Variety - 4Music
6pm Jeremy Sylvester | House & UK Garage - Urban Dubz Facebook
Toolroom Radio | House & Dance
Global Warm Up | House & Dance
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Friday
1am What’s Up? | Variety - Radio Plus
10am Clara Amfo | Variety - BBC Radio 1
12pm Lizzie Curious | Dance - Trickstar Radio
2pm Sam Supplier | House, UK Garage & Bass - Rinse FM
5pm The Dirty Outlaws | Variety - Touch FM Live
7pm Annie Mac | Dance - BBC Radio 1
7pm Friday Night Kiss with Steve Smart | Club - KISS FM UK
7pm Vibe And Drive | Variety - Radio Plus
8pm The Queen E Show | Grime, Hip Hop & RnB - DJQueen-E.com
9pm Pete Tong | Dance - BBC Radio 1
9pm Wideboys | House & UK Garage - KISSTORY
10pm Mike Delinquent | House & UK Garage - KISSTORY
Trustnobody | House & Techno
Hospital Records | Drum & Bass
Above & Beyond Group Therapy | Trance
Clublife | Club
Saturday
1am What’s Up? | Variety - Radio Plus
3pm Kiss Fresh with Swarzy | Hip Hop & RnB - KISS FRESH
4pm Mark Radford | Tech House - Rinse FM
6pm The Music Box | House - D3EP
8pm Saturday Night Kiss with Steve Smart | Club - KISS FM UK
9pm Saturday Night Kiss Fresh with Charlie Hedges | Dance - KISS
FRESH
11pm Saturday Night Kiss Fresh with DJ S.K.T | House, Techno &
Bass - KISS FRESH
Sunday
10am Neev | Variety - KISS FM UK
The Beauty Of Sound | Trance
UKF Podcast | Bass
The Chillout Lounge Mix | Chillout
HeavyBeatsRadio | Club
Clubbing Culture | Club
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‘Sometimes God will put tests in front of you…’
which is exactly what happened this year to UK
artist Snybz aka MC Snye-B. One test after another
is what he recently experienced.
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It started one night after one of his performances. He
received a call from his sister who informed him that his
father had a heart attack and was in the hospital not doing
well. As he was on the freeway rushing to the hospital, he
experienced car trouble which caused him to be stranded
aside the road waiting for a tow. After a few hours, he was
finally able to get to the hospital to see his father. It was 32
days before his father was able to come home.
A few short days after his father’s heart attack his young son
fell ill. He became dehydrated and lethargic, he had to be
rushed to emergency. His son was admitted to hospital for
three long and scary days. Not long after that he experienced
the dissolution of his relationship with his son’s mother.
All of this had a significant impact on his own wellbeing. He
found himself thrust into a battle with depression. He was
able to seek help and find solace in the support from his
friends and family. He was also able to let his feelings out
through his pen, writing his own story in ‘Exhale’.
He then tried to take a step back and see what all this was
trying to teach him. What was the lesson he could learn from
all this? He determined that he needed to be mindful of what
he needed. For a lack of a better way of putting it, self-care/
self-love.
His advice to others is to remember that pain is only
temporary. If you spend too much time focusing on the
negative, you will miss seeing all your blessings. You will miss
the silver lining. When life gives you punches, get right back
up and punch back ten times harder! This is exactly what he
has done. He has move forward making positive
improvements, even starting his own business!
He is optimistic that his creative juices have been rekindled
and we will see more from him soon.
www.facebook.com/Snybz
The Sassy Yank
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My Crazy Summer
The last weeks of the summer were quite hectic for me, 10 flights in less
than 2 weeks, from north to south, from east to west.
NORWAY
29 August: My flights to the most northern part of Norway, Kirkenes… I
have been asked to play at the club night for Grenselos Festivalen, the
biggest festival of the north of Norway. It takes a full day to get all the
away up north from Amsterdam to Oslo, from Oslo to Kirkenes, with a 5
hour stopover in Oslo. I always love to go for a walk there and check out
the town and nature. Weird detail, at the end of my set, from 23:00 to
02:00 I step outside and it's still light. I play here at least twice a year and
they always take great care of me. Amazing food, champagne and a
weekend full of fun and crazy Norwegians! I flew back on Sunday.
3 - 5 September: I am home to work on new music and do the stuff I need
to do at home.
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CYPRUS
6 September: It's time to fly again. This time I play in Kyrenia in the
northern (Turkish) part of Cyprus. This is a big gig, in the famous Cage
club, voted as the best club of Turkey and North Cyprus. I am headliner
on the Friday and it's always very exciting to play here. Normally I stay at
the hotel that belongs to the club, but this time I stayed at my friend's
place. He has a great house with pool, BBQ and a Playstation. I arrive on
Thursday night and I kicked his ass with FIFA a few times.
7 September: During the day we spent most of the time in and around the
pool with a few more friends and a few cold beers. Around 22:00 we
hook up with the managers for a really nice dinner with way too much
food. My set starts at 01:30 till 03:00 and it was amazing! The famous
AKON came over to check out my set as well.
8 September: More good food, more FIFA, more cold beers and more pool
time.
9 September: In the morning I fly back home, with a short stopover in
Athens. Another weekend full of great memories.
10 September: I can rest and prepare for the next trip: Ibiza!
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IBIZA
11 September: Another flight! This time Ibiza. I've got the good news that
my friend will join me on this trip. We booked an extra day and a car, so
we could enjoy some of the island as well. After a very turbulent flight
we arrive at Ibiza around 13:00, time to pick up the car and check in at
the hotel. We have the rest of the day to chill and we do some great
sightseeing like Cafe del Mar sunset, Mambo and some nice beaches. My
set starts at midnight at the legendary Es Paradis, I played some of my
new tracks and it all went well. The next day we had a full day of free
time and we spent most of it on a few beaches. At night we had VIP
tickets for Armin in Hï, so we went to see the show. Great thing he played
my new track during his set.
I am looking forward to next summer already!
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aDaniel Wanrooy
You feel electric baby...
ASHNA'S
TRACK OF THE MONTH:
'Electricity' by Silk City & Dua Lipa f t
Diplo & Mark Ronson
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An Introduction To Mac Miller
After the passing from apparent drug overdose at his studio city home In
California in September of Pittsburgh born and raised rapper, artist and
producer Mac Miller, it seems fitting to say a few words about him. As a
relatively late starter to Mac Miller, I’ll admit I only became aware of Mac's
work after the release of the excellent laid-back groovy track ‘Dang’ featuring
Anderson.Paak. I soon realised this young 20-something year old white rapper
had a lot more about him than just rapping. Producing under the name Larry
Fisherman amongst other pseudonyms, real name Malcolm McCormick could
play bass, lead guitar and drums. He was an excellent keyboardist, produced
his own beats and sang, all by his early twenties.
In 2010, he signed a record deal with Pittsburgh-based indie record label
Rostrum Records and released his debut album ‘Blue Slide Park’ which was
released on November 8, 2011. In July 2011 the title was announced, having
been named after a section of Frick Park (which is known as Blue Slide Park) in
Pittsburgh. The park section is at the corner of Beechwood Blvd and Nicholson
Street which is just two blocks from Taylor Allderdice High School where Miller
attended, and was his childhood hang out.
Many people in Europe only really knew Mac Miller from dating Ariana Grande
but had he not passed on 6th September 2018, with his ever constantly
evolving music style, Mac Miller could do it all. And, I’m sure he would have
undoubtedly gone on to be a massive worldwide artist having already
achieved house-hold name status in the USA. But, unfortunately it seems Mac
Miller finally lost his battle with drugs, depression and demons which he
talked openly about in many interviews. Even with all his problems, it did not
stop Mac releasing five studio albums before his untimely death at the age of
just 26. He has since received countless tributes from other artists in his field
including Travis Scott, Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore, Maroon
5, Elton John and many more.
I’ve personally been producing and realising many records since 1991 and I’m
astonished how much Mac Miller learned and contributed to the music world
by his mid 20’s. A true talent and engaging character that will be sorely
missed.
Who says a white guy can't have soul?
RIP Malcolm Mccormick, 19 January 1992 - 7 September 2018
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Rokuro
Nicolas Völcker, Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY-SA 4.0 17
Four years ago, legendary DJ/producer Grant Nelson
launched a new radio station. Little did he know that it
would not only be a radio station but would also
become a family of it’s own!
www.d3ep.com
www.facebook.com/d3epradio
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It's the 1st of September. 4 years ago today I launched something a little bit
different, never expecting it to become what it has today. The concept was to
provide a platform and space for the music I loved without having to resort to
any form of advertising, sponsors, click bait, customer tracking / analytics or
any other kind of stuff that I felt (at the time, and even more so now) was
ruining the once free and open internet.
I spent months going through mixtapes, literally listened to thousands of
them from DJs all over the world, searching for what I considered to be some
of the best undiscovered (in some cases) talent out there. We dropped our first
beats at 00:00 on the 1st September 2014 and have been non-stop ever since.
Over a hundred DJs from every corner of the planet and 4 years later and I
couldn't be any prouder of the D3EP family. Not just for their skills and music
selection and not just for their endless dedication to deliver the best of the
best to our ear holes week in, week out, but also for the incredible world-wide
community that they have created through their raw passion for the music.
I honestly can't thank everybody involved enough, whether behind the scenes
or front of house and, of course, to all of you that tune in as it's your ears that
make this all worthwhile.
Lastly, watch out for some brilliant new additions to our DJ family over the
coming weeks and thank you once again for keeping it D3EP!
- Grant Nelson
"Those four years have shot by and been a honour to be part of the D3EP
family. Grant, many thanks for all you hard work in making it happen and
keeping it rolling. Also massive respect to all the other DJs, past and present,
and out to all the listeners x" Keith Harmer
"A personal huge thank you Grant for the opportunity to be
involved in the station, thanks for all your hard work you've
put into D3EP, and a big big shout to all the D3EP DJ's and
very loyal listeners. Big LOVE to the damn lot of you!!! xxxx"
Jon Manley
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"It’s an absolute honour to play on D3EP and be a part of the
platform that Grant Nelson has provided for us. There’s a
great feeling and spirit between the DJ’s, and the growth and
progress of the station has been momentous. The most
important ingredient though are the listeners, we have a
fantastic listener base that is really in tune to the station's
vibe, it’s remarkable to see them travelling and sometimes
flying over from different countries and continents just to
hear the D3EP DJ’s play at gigs." James Lee
“So stoked to be part of this. 4 years have passed so quick. Thanks for giving
me a platform to play on this great station along with a great lineup of other
great selectors.” Jonny Wadd
“I am so honoured to be a part of the D3EP family. I honestly feel that you
have brought together some of the best people in the world, and not just
musically, but spiritually as well." Michelle Johnson, listener
“So proud and excited to be part of the absolute best online
crew for Proper House’n’Garage! Big up to you my twin
Andrea and to you boss Grant Nelson." Nycks
"D3EP is in our blood now. Its a way of life. Maximum respect to the listeners
and also Grant Nelson for the work he does behind the scenes to keep this
thing running," Braaks
"Such an honour to spin with the D3EP family!!! Thank you all.” Knox
"An HONOUR to be a small part of it Grant Nelson. It's a brilliant station. More
power to you for doing it." David Dunne
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Acoustic Truth
When I heard Acoustic Truth’s recent song ‘You Make Me Great’, I was once
again moved by their warm, harmonized voices. They fit together like a hand
and glove.
When Ryan and Sarah Lendy met at Chicago summer camp for children with
special needs, neither knew how significant they would become to each other
and how they would influence the lives of so many others through their music.
In 2011 these best friends wrote their first song together. After several years
and several life changes, their songwriting is stronger than ever. No longer
solely best friends, they are now husband and wife, and mother and father to
son Jeremiah.
The pair have always hoped their music would provide hope and inspiration to
others. Prior to the birth of their son the couple had been touring, playing for
audiences throughout the United States. Once Jeremiah was born, they took
some time to focus on their songwriting. They began playing more in their
church and moving towards outreach for Christ.
Initially their music while inspirational was mostly secular and they were not
sure how their established fans would take their transition into the realm of
contemporary Christian music. Thankfully though, their fans have been very
supportive and, through the transition, they have gained a tremendous
number of new fans. It seems people are finding their music, which focuses on
personal stories and daily struggles, to be a relatable and welcomed influence.
This choice has been a blessing to this talented team. It has opened the doors
to many new opportunities which are currently in the works. They have also
had the opportunity to team up with the Christian network, Gods 411. This
pairing has been a tremendous help in spreading their music with their latest
video reaching five million people in a matter of 28 days. They never imagined
that was possible. However, they continue to remain humble and stress that
for them it is about the music and about the people.
The future is looking positive for this uplifting couple with current talks in the
works surrounding their music and their songwriting. Hopefully, we will see
some big announcements from them soon.
www.facebook.com/AcousticTruth
www.AcousticTruthOfficial.com
The Sassy Yank
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Raising Awareness Of Mental Illness Through Music
Mon Frère are just incredible, not only do they support us immensely, but they
really put love and emotions into their work. Their recent music have taken us
aback with the theme of mental strength, sharing situations which can relate
to many of life’s challenges. There is always huge power which we really feel
deeply and are motivated by.
‘See What You Mean To Me’ featuring Mileva is another emotive addition to
their catalog. This single is in difficult support of the Tonic Music for Mental
Health charity which gives people a voice through music and challenges
perceptions of mental health. 50% of proceeds go towards the charity.
Your smile’s a lullaby. A soothing tune distracts my troubled mind.
It has also been touching to understand the story behind this single, Paul’s
own battles with OCD. His anxiety changed to relief after further knowledge
on what was going on, why, how it can be helped and, most importantly, the
knowledge that he isn’t alone.
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Brighton based pop music producers, Mon Frère, have linked up with the dedicated
charity, Tonic Music for Mental Health, to help raise awareness and funds.
Mon Frère were moved to join up with Tonic due to their own experiences in this
area which can often be mis-understood, mis-represented and under resourced.
Paul and Matt from Mon Frère said, “As a pop act, we are surrounded by excellent
musicians and have become very aware of how many of these artists, although
confident on the outside, often struggle internally with a vast array of different
mental health issues. So, we investigated this further and found that in a recent
survey of musicians undertaken by the Help Musicians UK charity, it was discovered
that 71% of surveyed musicians reported that they have experienced anxiety and
panic attacks. Another 65% reported they had suffered from depression.”
“This set us on a journey of thinking about how we can help. We understand that
mental health issues are not just prevalent in the music industry. Many people suffer
with serious issues that affect their everyday life. So, we looked at local charities and
discovered a deeply committed one right on our doorstep. The fact that Tonic is a
mental health charity which also uses the medium of music seemed the perfect
organisation to try and link with.”
Tonic Music for Mental Health is a not-for-profit organisation based in the South-
Coast of England and established in 2012. Tonic have both Terry Hall (The Specials)
and Kevin Cummins (Music Photographer) as their patrons.
Tonic raises awareness and challenges the stigma often associated with mental
illness through music and art-based events. Tonic organise music workshops, gigs,
art groups, and community projects throughout the year for people experiencing
mental health problems.
In the current climate of austerity measures and government cuts, services available
to people with mental health problems are often limited and hard to access. Tonic
aim to support people who may already be receiving input from mental health
services and those who have not had any previous contact to provide an inclusive
support network to help people through their recovery.
Mon Frère are committing half of all the pre-sales of their next single, ‘See what you
mean to me’ to Tonic. The song was written about the struggles one can face with
mental health and how the support of others can be so vital. The single, released on
October 6th, features the stunning vocals of Mileva Corenthin and is a beautiful,
dreamy pop song from south coast band. If you pre-order the single you will also get
the chance to get their current single, ‘Caught up Caught out’ for free.
www.tonicmusic.co.uk
www.monfrere.co.uk
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Nick Sarpa
Twin flames, Light workers,
Starseeds… all beautiful souls of our
planet. The time is here.
AWAKEN. Wipe the sleep from ye
eyes. Nap time is over.
Music is an ageless and timeless
vibration where all is one. Present,
past or transcending our 3rd
dimension, music is a world
language, love the universal healer
and light the universe itself in
action.
In enters passion filled with
creativity. Drop music in the mix and
you could quite possibly have a
purpose to raise vibrations. Given
our fast-evolving world and
revolutionary rise of consciousness,
special souls around the world are
awakening to their truth. Some are
doing it with their educated skills,
some with learned talent and others
still with inherent ancient gifts.
What’s important is that they are
following their hearts.
Nick Sarpa from Sydney, is a
promising, authentic and
passionate emerging DJ with heart.
He took time out to let us into his
journey of truth. He’s certainly a DJ
we enjoyed collaborating with
down under. Here’s what he has to
share with the world.
How did it all start for you?
My love for music started as a child
around the age of 5, watching and
listening to the weekly Video Hit
Charts. Over the years it continued to
grow, opening my eyes to different
genres. It wasn’t until I was 14, that I
was introduced to Classic Trance & Hi
NRG which drew me into the idea of
electronic music, where my passion
for music really kicked off. The idea
of being a DJ grabbed me when I went
to my first nightclub in Sydney, being
DCM, which allowed me to hear and
see what a DJ can do to a track, to
manipulate and blend it with another
to create a form of art. I wanted to be
that person.
What do you most love playing?
Currently I’m journeying through
Tech House & Techno as I’ve new
found love for it and want to continue
to focus and grow in these two genres.
However, if I ever get the chance to
go back to my roots and play
occasionally with the unique sound
of HI NRG, Hard House and Classic
Trance, then this is where all the fun
is.
Favourite food?
Being a BIG lover of food, I really enjoy
tasting every type of cuisine,
however being Italian, I cannot say no
to a good bowl of pasta and a slice of
pizza.
Who’s your muse in the music world?
Growing up with music, I
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encountered several idols as my love
of music evolved, starting with Paul
Van Dyk & Tiesto in their classic days
from 1998 - 2004. But now I get
majority of my inspiration from the
one and only king, Carl Cox!
“Music gives a soul to the
Universe, wings to the mind,
flight to the imagination
and life to everything.”
Plato
How would you describe the dance
scene in Sydney?
The dance scene in Sydney is still
continuing to grow after there was a
setback with laws. This caused a lot
of venues to close. However, due to
the growing popularity of Tech
House & Techno, parties are still
going very strong, attracting large
crowds, which gives hope for
the Sydney scene to turn around
dramatically.
Favourite colour?
I always contemplate between blue
and red but I'd say red is the one that
always gets me.
What single night out has been the
most memorable for you?
As a DJ, my most memorable night to
date is the Halloween party I hosted
in Sydney. The vibe inside the place
was screaming as the venue was
almost at full capacity. What made
this even more special was the crowd
being in the Halloween spirit, coming
dressed for the occasion. My recent
visit to the magical island of Ibiza has
to be my highlight. Even though I
wasn’t behind the decks this time,
being a part of the crowd for Jamie
Jones’s Paradise party at DC-10 will
be something I’ll never ever forget.
What are your future plans for your
music career?
My future plans for my career are to
continue to expose myself to the
world. I will be going on tour from
December, journeying my way
through different parts of the world
and sharing my love and passion for
music so then one day I can reach my
ultimate dream, being on that stage
with the king of Techno. I also want
to produce my own music and have
my own record label.
What is your advice to emerging
talent, and how can they set aside
any fears and pursue their dreams
with courage?
My advice is to be authentic and not
follow the crowd. If you want to be
recognised for something, stick with
your own style and idea, and persist
with it. Staying focused on your goals
is the key, and making small steps
every day. It can be a bit nerveracking
in front of crowds, but feel
the fear and do it anyway, it gets
easier.
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Favourite holiday destination?
Every part of the world I have visited
has its own unique thing about it,
whether it’s Queenstown for snow
season, or Ibiza for parties, or Phuket
for the beaches. I do enjoy the
lifestyle and adventures that arise in
Asia, so this would have to be my
choice for now.
What are the things bug you about
the DJ scene?
Nothing, because every problem or
issue is just an opportunity to learn
and grow.
Name one track that never gets old
for you no matter how many times
you hear it?
The one track that will never get old
for me has to be Kamillian – Guidance
(Space Brothers Mix). For me this is
something I would hear every
weekend in the nightclubs in Sydney
and it would never disappoint.
quite the ideal to me. His obsessive
passion for music is what I see in
myself. One of very many reason that
stands out to me is the way he has
always stuck to his own style and
persisted with it and not followed
anyone else's trend.
What festivals would you most like
to play at?
There are so many music festivals all
over the world but if I had to choose
3, I would like to be a part of
Awakenings Festival in Amsterdam,
Burning Man in Las Vegas & Zurich
Street Parade.
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Listen to the Sarperb Sounds weekly
show on Soundcloud.
www.soundcloud.com/mrsarpa
www.mrsarpa.com
If you could get eternally stuck in
one year's music scene, which year
would that be?
I would love to be taken back to the
year of 1999. To me, all genres of
music, whether it was hip hop, rap,
house, italodance, trance, eurodance
were all at their peak.
Who do you aspire to and who
influenced you the most?
I would have to say Carl Cox is the
guy I aspire to the most and would
also be my greatest influence. His
journey from a young age has been
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Rokuro
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TRACK OF THE MONTH:
'Ladders' by Mac Miller f t Jon Batiste
& Stay Human
‘Ladders’ opens with an arpeggiated eerie synth
before breaking Into retro style keyboards with Mac
singing in acapella style. A funky four to the floor
disco beat drops. Funk guitars and 80’s style synth
chord stabs get things moving along nicely, A
cool laid-back rap and singing vocal by Mac really
makes this track come alive in the verses
finished off In the chorus with a great stand-out
chic style horn and brass section.
I particularly love the live version which featured
on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, 14th August
2018. Other favourite’s of mine from the Swimming
album Include the intro track ‘Come Back To Earth’.
There is another cracking live version from the Hotel
Cafe of ‘ Hurt Feelings ’, which Mac posted on his
own Youtube channel one day before he passed
away, Another awesome track is ‘Whats The Use’
and, of course, his new single
‘Self Care ’ which has a great message and video.
'
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NEW
MUSIC
‘Our Reflections’ by MBX is mesmerising. The complex meld of emotions are
perplexing, the smooth yet intense atmosphere captivates you. The track is
quite understated with a seemingly simply structure until you close your eyes
and really let it penetrate deep into your skin and your feel the incredible
moving energy.
Since blasting onto the OHM Music roster this past March, MBX has stolen the
show, leading the way as we climbed aboard for our ethereal quest to the stars
on 'Expanse' and inviting us to join him on a vivid expedition through the
'Valley Of Time'. As you make your way back down to reality, it would be wise
to keep your bags packed because the journey has only just begun. As an
advocate for generating music that pulls relentlessly at the soul's most
profound desires, MBX stands firm as our beloved mood setter. Taking the
trance and progressive industry by storm, he has set us adrift in a whirlwind of
honest emotion. Now fully hitting his stride, MBX pushes his vision one step
deeper, to tell the tale of 'Our Reflections'!
Come alongside MBX once again as you set sail over crystalline waters,
peering down with intrigue into the great abyss. Watch as your reflection
smiles back, solidifying your reality on this planet as the sweet effervescent
rhythm formulates a divine sense of belonging. Like a soft whisper, the angelic
melody soothes every fiber of your spirit as you are lifted into a pure state of
euphoria. And as you reach out to bond imagery with self-being, suddenly you
understand the great attribute that lies deep within life's unique design. You
are one of a kind, both fragile and strong, both living and conceptualized. This
is the truth told through 'Our Reflections'.
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Simplistic beauty.
A dance between
the light and dark.
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‘Queen of Hearts’ by Franko Fraize is packed with
attitude and honesty. The snappy and tuneful lyrical
flow gets you hooked. The smooth chorus is really
lovely and warming. The bubbly beat kicks in and
compliments the spirit in vocals really well.
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S H E ’ S P ROV I N G I N N O CE N CE I S B E AU T I F U L .
CU PI D ’ S S T U PI D W H E N T H E D U T Y CALLS .
Eloquently piecing together a portrait depicting the life of his female
protagonist, Franko Fraize releases his breathtaking single ‘Queen of
Hearts’. Plagued by insecurities and riddled with self-doubt his powerful
single echoes a story that delves deep into the life of the leading lady as
we are taken through her footsteps. The composition of the lyricism,
combined with the mesmerising production creates an atmospheric
instrumental that is infused with piano loops and drums patterns.
‘Queen of Hearts’ is the third single to be released from his forthcoming
‘Lights and Colour’ EP, due for release this Autumn. It comes off the back
of his feel good single ‘Let It Go’, which is a nostalgic dance inspired
summer scorcher. The first of the three tracks was ‘Side By Side’, which
received a nod from 1Xtra DJ Mistajam who said: “I’ve been keeping my
eye on him for a while but this is possibly his best track to date!”.
Unconfined by genre Franko Fraize’s musical diversity is evident through
his music and the last three releases plays homage to his eclectic taste.
Having quite the legacy to his name already, the Norfolk native sits high
on many radars in the music world. His prestigious Maida Vale session for
the BBC with Huw Stephens, support from Mistajam and BBC Introducing
sits alongside a wealth of both solo and collaborative material that spans
a motley range of genres. From releases on Hospital Records with Fred V
& Grafix to the Loadstar album, tours with Mike Skinner and Rudimental
through to live performances at the biggest festivals in the world,
including BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Reading & Leeds, The Great
Escape, Tramlines and Outlook festival in Croatia this September, it is
evident that Franko Fraize has a talent that is in high demand and as sets
to deliver his best music so far, his journey looks set to reach new highs.
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Konektiv presents an interesting set of
progressive tracks. ’Universos’ has a
whirring, somewhat extraterrestrial feel.
’Aria’ is wonderfully intricate with a deep
and enchanting atmosphere.
After a hiatus of several years since his
astonishing debut album ‘Synchronicity
365’ on Molecule, Daniel Mahuad is back
with two 120bpm cuts of his inimitable &
unique progressive sound, refined for
contemporary sound-systems. Think
experimental & intuitive sound-design,
immersive & intelligent arrangements, clubfriendly
fat bass lines propelling filtered
drops & swells – and you get the picture.
Welcome back Konektiv.
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T h e r e ’ s p o w e r i n l o v e .
U n s e l fi s h , s a c r i fi c i a l , r e d e m p t i v e .
W h e n l o v e i s t h e w a y .
T h e E a r t h w i l l b e a s a n c t u a r y .
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‘The Early Tapes’ by XXXV gold fingers is out of this world.
Piercing retro synths and mood-shifting warps swoop around
flitty minimal percussion. There is a real sense of wonder and
experimentation in this collection with ‘Moondown’, ‘San’,
‘PianoGL’ and ‘L’arco’ being a few highlights.
Italian-producer XXXV gold fingers, a.k.a. Marco Erroi, presents
his second full length and his first release on Ràkale, the
italian label run by Dodi Palese.
Owner of the Common Series project – a label which only puts
out his own music – Marco has delivered 9 tracks recorded
between 2003 and 2007: “We fell in love with the music at
first listen. The fact that they were created more than 10 years
ago confirms the futuristic vision of this talented artist, that
we have been following since his first steps.”
For this project, the label also involved the Italian illustrator
Pierpaolo Gaballo, who has been entrusted for the cover of the
album, “to better represent the musical journey through
radiant colors and forms. Get ready to travel into Marco’s
world, have a good listen!”
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The ‘Syvdoh II’ album is a retro meld comprising of psychedelic synthesisers,
tuneful guitars and a hazy mellow voice. ‘Black Museum’ has a classic and
timeless sound, the distinct beats gently encouraging your body to move.
‘Vienna 1913’ makes you smile upon the first hearing of the playful guitar riff
and the lively pace, the variants of the vocal further exude this passion. There
is an interesting turning point where the guitar is dropped, the mood changes
and the vocals really shine. ‘I Want My Lover’ has a unique muted tone with
only the percussion together with a hard guitar strum holding stable strength.
As the track progresses, it almost feels like the sound takes over and washes
over the character and his sadness. ‘Hiroshima Seizures’ is a powerful moment
with deep emotion filling you with every guitar chord and vocal note. It is
simply beautiful.
SYVDOH is the brainchild of former Sea Kings Brian Canning and Ralph Hector
(BBC 6Music, Radio Scotland, Louder Than War, Vive Le Rock) who’ve
collaborated, written and produced Syvdoh I & II between Glasgow and
Monmouth in South Wales.
Syvdoh II is pop sounds mixed with political and social comment. Shades of
the big guns run throughout; Bowie, Prince and Springsteen, but with a more
contemporary twist of Sleaford Mods meeting Field Music.
The album is packed to the rafters with big concepts; gang culture, heaven,
death, mental health, Leveson, the press, the void, mind control, serial killers,
homophobia, death camps, slave ships, psychics, Hiroshima... so in short a right
barrel of laughs.
There is a selection of guest appearances, notably the author Denise Mina
(Winner of the 2017 McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year). It’s
dark in there, but the pop sounds bring the light.
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‘Ganesa’ by Tali Muss is a fantastic
blend of moods and cultures. The
steady progressive beat takes in,
there is a rising atmosphere together
with subtle soft charms. The dark,
gritty bass drops in. This is contrasted
against stunning middle-eastern
instrumentation.
Tali Muss is riding high after his last
release with Transpecta, Rain was met
with waves of positive feedback. Indeed,
Tali has been riding that particular wave
for some time now picking up high
profile fans such as Gareth Emery, Judge
Jules and Jaytech to name a few. Ganesa
bursts from the speakers with
effervescence. Middle-Eastern influences
mix playfully with scattergun sweeps
and sonic touches to drive the track
along eventually climaxing with a
powerful second section. On the remix,
Matan Caspi uses his considerable studio
skills to craft a deeper, soulful,
powerfully emotional ride driven
forward by a delicate xylophone lead
line.
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A dream state.
The spellbinding
heat of love.
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‘Lost In My Mind’ by RÜFÜS DU SOL is powerful. The steady pace is paired with
a mild yet gripping vocal. The huge atmospheric shifts drag you into the deep
melancholy, it seeps into your veins and you feel yourself getting lost. Walking
and the sky keeps falling down. The middle section brings the dystopia of high,
warped synths. And I can’t escape it.
One of the world’s most celebrated live electronic bands RÜFÜS DU SOL share
the third offering, ‘Lost In My Mind’ from their forthcoming album ‘SOLACE’.
Highlighted as one of the most ambitious and gritty tracks off the album, it is
honoured today as Zane Lowe’s World Record with Apple Music Beats 1, and
comes as the band grace the cover of September legendary dance music
publication, Mixmag. ‘Lost In My Mind’ puts forth a pent up desire for escapism
and a true grasp for analogue sound-design, confirming ‘SOLACE’ as the band’s
most mature and thought provoking effort to date.
“It feels like a new RÜFÜS. We are inspired by our new home out here, by the
people we’ve met and the music we’ve heard along the way. We’ve got a
refreshed sense of ambition and cannot wait to share our creation with the
world.” RÜFÜS DU SOL
‘Lost In My Mind’ arrives in the midst of RÜFÜS DU SOL’s largest run of
headlining live shows. The band just wrapped a triumphant run in Europe with
sold-out shows at London’s O2 Forum and Manchester’s Club Academy.
Heading out to embark on a US tour, the trio return back to Europe for a string
of dates in late-November, early-December across Glasgow, Manchester,
Birmingham and London alongside Amsterdam, Paris, Cologne and Berlin. This
news arrives alongside the much-anticipated release of the tracklist for the
album ‘Solace’, outlining nine anthems sure to continue the journey set forth
by ‘No Place’, ‘Underwater’, and ‘Lost In My Mind’.
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The ‘Everything EP’ by Hectic is a fun blend of styles. The title track is
comprised of addictive vocals and a moody dubstep production. The
second song ‘Giving In’ is an intriguing contrast of moods with a nifty
balance of light and dark. The smooth atmosphere and piano chords are
paired with a sassy vocal, this all is then bounced against harder bass
sections. Slow Graffiti adds a choppy twist to ‘Everything’ for the final
track.
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‘Breakdown’ by Kandace Springs is stunning. Her vocal range
pulls at your heart strings with a soft, elegance entwined
around the strong and passionate main section. You’re my
saving grace. The love and emotion is felt greatly. Just say
you’ll stay here. The subtle production through the verses allow
the voice to shine, whilst the heightened depth of the chorus is
complimented well with a fuller structure.
“A voice that could melt snow” PRINCE
Singer and pianist Kandace Springs has released her remarkable
second album Indigo (Blue Note), a 13-track LP of originals and
choice covers that showcases the full breadth of Kandace’s
artistry from smoldering R&B (“People Make the World Go
‘Round” “6 8”) to gorgeous jazz ballads (“Unsophisticated”
featuring Roy Hargrove) to the pop songcraft of “Breakdown”
and “Don’t Need The Real Thing.”
All but two tracks are produced by drummer/producer Karriem
Riggins (Common, Erykah Badu) with additional production
by Jamie Hartman (Rag'n'Bone Man), Jimmy Hogarth (Amy
Winehouse, Corinne Bailey Rae), Jimmy Harry (Madonna, P!nk),
and Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken (Rihanna). Indigo is available
on vinyl, CD, download, and streaming services.
With this new album, Springs continues to develop and grow as
singer and a songwriter in her own right. In 2014, Springs
attracted the attention of the late PRINCE and the music icon
invited her to perform with him at Paisley Park for the 30th
anniversary of Purple Rain. He also gave her his custom-made
leather jacket. Even more vibrant and soulful than her last
record, Indigo truly demonstrates why she deserves to be at the
forefront of modern jazz – “I would like to be known as one of
the younger people that are keeping jazz and soul alive and
vibrant” she says. “I love the realness of jazz and soul.”
www.kandacesprings.com
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The ‘Silence EP’ by SPECTRASOUL is wonderfully moving. Soft and
airy vocals dance effortlessly between the dark, harsh bass. The
gentle, melodic piano movements in ‘Faithful’ are paired with a
passionate trust in love. Stunning strings add beauty to ‘Silence’
featured LSB. A mesmerising set of songs.
Having had a busy 2018 Spring/Summer season performing at clubs
and festivals all across the world, the drum & bass duo SpectraSoul
return with brand new music to continue the Ish Chat Music saga,
picking up from where their critically acclaimed album 'How We Live'
left off.
The ‘Silence EP’ features four hugely in demand tracks that have been
making waves during these past months, from the brooding
sparseness of ‘Untitled Horn’ to the soul searching of ‘Faithful’, this
is yet another essential SpectraSoul selection.
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Thrilling!
Bright, feelgood
vibes!
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‘A Good Life’ by Louise Golbey is a wonderfully vibrant
song, reflecting on life and seeing how good it is. The
soulful grooves together with the charming, sweet voice
just fills you with joy. I truly believe it will be alright.
There is such warmth, beauty and positivity bursting
through.
Having played alongside Ed Sheeran at one of his very
first London gigs at Kentish Town’s iconic Abbey Tavern
and also at his last surprise intimate show at The Green
Note in Camden, singer/songwriter Louise Golbey is
releasing ‘A Good Life’, a summer disco pop jam cowritten
with Danny Toeman and produced by Eames. The
track is the lead single from Louise’s new project with
Eames which will culminate in a full EP towards the end
of this year.
Louise has shared the stage with global superstars such
as Katy B, Jessie J, Sam Smith, Paloma Faith, Lianne La
Havas and Mr Hudson. She was recently Caffe Nero’s
Artist of The Month (following Jack Savoretti) and has
had radio support from BBC Radio 2, Radio 1Xtra, BBC 6
Music, BBC London, Jazz FM and Mi-Soul. She is one of
the most in-demand openers on the UK Live circuit,
performing to 6,000 people ahead of the legendary
George Benson at a Kenwood House Picnic Concert,
landed support slots for En Vogue and Roberta Flack at
the Indigo2, a sold out UK tour with The Stylistics, Roy
Ayers, Omar and Kenny Thomas and Barack Obama’s
favourite artist – Anthony David at Bush Hall. She has
played at Isle of Wight Festival and Glastonbury (on the
BBC Introducing stage), recorded at Maida Vale studios
and has performed at legendary venues such as Ronnie
Scotts, the Jazz Cafe & the London Jazz Festival.
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’Junglesound: Revenge Of The Bass - 15 Years Of BBK’ is a must-have
compilation for D&B fans. It features timeless tracks including ‘Goddust’
by DJ Fresh, ‘Can’t Get Enough’ by Camo & Krooked, ‘Bigger Than Hip Hop
UK’ by Dread Prez & WTF?! and ’Crazy World’ by J Majik & Wickaman. The
album also presents a few fresh and exciting tracks. ‘New Wave’ by
Brookes Brothers is really lovely, light and fun with a feelgood aspect and
lively beats. ‘Keep Your Head Up’ by Roska x DJ Fresh has a slight UK
Garage connotation with the bumpy beat and vocal cut, this is twisted
against a big rough bass sound.
Breakbeat Kaos returns to the forefront of the bass music scene in 2018
celebrating 15 years since its inception. Founded by DJ Fresh and Adam F
the BBK brand has been synonymous with some of the biggest talents in
electronic music worldwide, founding many a career. ’Junglesound:
Revenge Of The Bass (15 Years Of Breakbeat Kaos)’ encapsulates the
label essence, showcasing just a few of DJ Fresh’s favourites plus several
brand new exclusives and remixes that pave the way for the continued
return of BBK.
“When I started Breakbeat Kaos with Adam F we wanted to start a label
which showcased the most memorable drum and bass moments. We
never expected the success of Pendulum and other label cohorts such as
Brookes Brothers, Baron, Nero and Chase & Status but we tried to give
them the best platform we could. After two number one and ten top ten
records I wanted to give something back to the D&B scene and celebrate
15 years of BBK in the only way we know how... bangers!” DJ Fresh 2018
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EVENTS
Imagination Club Tour
21 September - 9
November
Prague, Czech
Republic21
Oktoberfest
22 September - 7
October
Munich, Germany
The Warehouse Project
22 September - 1
January
Manchester, United
Kingdom
In:Motion
28 September - 29
December
Bristol, United Kingdom
Stop Look Listen & Right
Chord Music
#BLOGTOBERFEST
2 October
London, United Kingdom
Electronic Sensation
2 October
Freiburg im Breisgau,
Germany
LX Music Open Air #4
4 October
Costa da Caparica,
Portugal
Spring Attitude Festival
4 - 6 October
Rome, Italy
Caravan Sur
4 - 6 October
Seville, Spain
Da Couchklub Radio
LIVE
5 October
Leicester, United
Kingdom
Fort Festival
5 - 7 October
Tossa De Mar, Spain
Austin City Limits.
Music Festival
5 - 7 October
Austin, United States
NAME Festival
5 - 7 October
France
Euroblast Festival
5 - 7 October
Cologne, Germany
Neighbourhood Festival
6 October
Manchester, United
Kingdom
Syndicate Festival
6 October
Dortmund, Germany
HRFST Festival
6 October
Utrecht, Netherlands
DLDK: Don’t Let Daddy
Know UK
6 October
Manchester, United
Kingdom
UKGU x Thirty3Hz w/
Matt Jam Lamont,
Soulecta & Higgo
6 October
Guildford, United
Kingdom
Festifeel
6 October
London, United Kingdom
The DarkWoods Festival
- VINI VICI
6 - 7 October
Black River, Mauritius
Groove Cruise Cabo
10 - 14 October
San Diego, United States
Reims SunnySide
Festival
10 - 20 October
Reims, France
Fiesta De Suds
11 - 13 October
Marseille, France
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Paul Van Dyk: Symbols
Launch Party -
Printworks Live
12 October
London, United Kingdom
Autumn Music Fest
12 - 13 October
Felguiras, Portugal
Casella Rockfest
12 - 13 October
Casella, Spain
Movement Torino
12 - 13 October
Turin, Italy
Big Bang Festival
12 - 13 October
Paris, France
MADE For The Weekend
12 - 13 October
Birmingham, Unten
Kingdom
Autumn Moon Festival
12 - 14 October
Hameln, Germany
No Bounds Festival
12 - 14 October
Sheffield, United
Kingdom
MOGA Festival
12 - 14 October
Essaouira, Morocco
Akubierto
13 October
Madrid, Spain
Awakenings & Time
Warp Present Connect
13 October
Dusseldorf, Germany
Liverpool Disco
Festival
13 October
Liverpool, United
Kingdom
Nurnberg Pop Festival
13 October
Nürnberg, Germany
Camden Oktoberfest
13 October
London, United Kingdom
Sensation Poland
13 October
Glwice, Poland
Twisterella Festival
13 October
Middlesbrough, United
Kingdom
Revolted Electronic
Festival
13 - 14 October
Nimes, France
Full Metal Holiday
14 - 21 October
Mallorca, Spain
ADE: Amsterdam Dance
Event
17 - 21 October
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Telerama Dub Festival
18 October - 1
December
France & Spain
Amsterdamaged
19 October
Amsterdam, Netherlands
AMF
20 October
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Elements Conspiracy
20 October
Montpellier, France
Wild & Well
20 - 21 October
Bristol, United Kingdom
Simple Things Festival
20 - 21 October
Bristol, United Kingdom
Rockomotives Festival
20 - 27 October
Vendome, France
Future Urban Legends
22 October
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nordik Impakt
24 - 27 October
Caen, France
The Flying Dutch
Curacao
25 October
Curacao, Netherlands
Antilles
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IllumiNaughty Presents
End Of An Era -
Halloween Indoor
Festival
26 October
Manchester, United
Kingdom
BIME Live
26 - 27 October
Bilbao, Spain
Adam Beyer Presents
Drumcode Halloween
27 October
London, United kingdom
Bloody Sexy Halloween
27 October
Bratislava, Slovakia
Inurfase: Federate The
Harder Styles
27 October
Mainz, Germany
Revive Festival Autumn
27 October
Warsaw, Poland
Westfest
27 October
Shepton Mallet, United
Kingdom
Maya Jane Coles &
Friends
27 October
London, United Kingdom
Sensation RISE -
Hyderabad
27 October
Telangana, India
Terminal V Festival -
Halloween
27 October
Edinburgh, United
Kingdom
The Grass Is Greener
Festival
27 October
Cairns, Australia
The Halloween CarnEvil
27 October
Brighton, United
Kingdom
Baco Reggae Festival
27 October
Paris, France
Transmission
27 October
Prague, Czech Republic
Shi Fu Miz Festival
27 - 28 October
Sai Wan, Hong Kong
Metropolis Festival
27 - 28 October
Dublin, Ireland
Oslo World
30 October - 4
November
Oslo, Norway
Bloody Sexy Halloowen
- Brno
31 October
Brno, Czech Republic
Pumpkin Germany
31 October
Oberhausen, Germany
World Trance Festival -
Edition Celtique
31 October
Avignon, France
The Walking Bass
Festival
31 October
Marseille, France
Pitchfork Music
Festival
1 - 3 November
Paris, France
Club To Club Torino
1 - 4 November
Turin, Italy
Bebop Festival
1 - 10 November
Le Mans, France
Jazztage Dresden
1 - 29 November
Dresden, Germany
Time Warp Brasil
2 - 3 November
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Skovde in Rock
2 - 3 November
Skovde, Sweden
Visor Fest
2 - 3 November
Benidorm, Spain
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Halloweekend X
2 - 3 November
Prague, Czech Republic
Sensation Spain
3 November
Madrid, Spain
It’s The Ship
4 - 7 November
Marina Bay Cruise Centre,
Singapore
Iceland Airwaves
7 - 10 November
Reykjavik, Iceland
KIN Festival
8 - 11 November
Bristol, United Kingdom
Dakar Music Festival
8 - 18 November
Dakar, Senegal
Le Guess Who?
8 - 10 November
Utrecht, Netherlands
Clockenflap
9 - 11 November
Hong Kong, China
Return To Rio
9 - 11 November
Webbs Creek, Australia
Motz-Zik Sous Les Pins
Festival
9 - 10 November
France
Let It Roll On Tour
Slovakia
10 November
Bratislava, Slovakia
MAYDAY Poland
10 November
Katowice, Poland
Cruise 2 Dam
10 - 13 November
Amsterdam, Netherlands
No Sleep Festival
15 - 18 November
Belgrade, Serbia
Is This Fresh
16 November
Lille, France
Sonic Visions
16 - 17 November
Esch-sur-Alzette,
Luxembourg
World Club Dome -
Winter Edition
16 - 18 November
Dusseldorf, Germany
Les Z’Eclectiques -
Collection Automne
17 November
Chemille-Melay, France
Sonar Bogota
17 November
Bogota, Colombia
Corona Capital Festival
17 - 18 November
Mexico City, Mexico
Telerama Dub Festival
18 November
Barcelona, Spain
Monkey Week
19 - 24 November
Seville, Spain
Quest Festival
23 - 25 November
Ha Noi, Vietnam
Riddim Collision
Festival
22 - 24 November
Lyon, France
Super Bock Em Stock
23 - 24 November
Lisbon, Portugal
TWSTD Festival
Presents Wonderland
23 - 25 November
Skegness, United
Kingdom
Innovation In The Dam
23 - 25 November
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Imagination Festival
24 November
Prague, Czech Republic
Toffler Indoor Festival
24 November
Rotterdam
Rebel Escape Festival
24 November
Tournefeuilles, France
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Polaris Festival
29 November - 2
December
Verbier, Switzerland
Apokalypsa
30 November
Brno, Czech Republic
Paris Hip Hop Winter
30 November - 9
December
Paris, France
Toxicator
1 December
Mannheim, Germany
Blijdorp Winter
Festival
1 December
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Contact Festival
1 December
Munich, Germany
Grapevine Gathering
NSW
1 December
New South Wales,
Australia
Sunburn Beach Festival
1 December
Black River, Mauritius
Echoes Of Earth
Festival
1 - 2 December
Bengaluru, India
DGTL Madrid
5 December
Madrid, Spain
Trans Musicales
5 - 9 December
Rennes, France
Elrow X STRAW_WERK
7 December
Eindhoven, Netherlands
The Orbital
8 December
Mauritius
SEMF - Stuttgart
Electronic Music Festival
8 December
Stuttgart, Germany
Tomorrowland Garden
Of Madness At
Creamfields Steelyard
8 December
Liverpool, United
Kingdom
Electric Sea Festival
8 December
Rostock, Germany
MAYA Music Festival
8 - 9 December
Pattaya, Thailand
Rave On Snow
13 - 14 December
Saalbach-Hinterglemm,
Austria
Magnetic Festival -
Winter
14 December
Prague, Czech Republic
I Love Techno Europe
15 December
Montpellier, France
Rise Festival
15 - 22 December
Les Deux Alpes, France
X-Massacre
21 December
Prague, Czech Republic
Valhalla Festival
22 December
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Junction 2
29 December
London, United Kingdom
Origin Fields Festival
30 - 31 December
Perth, Australia
New Year’s Eve
Edinburgh: Hogmanany
31 December
United Kingdom
TIKTAK New Year’s Eve
31 December
Netherlands
Canal Mills Presents
NYE
31 December
Leeds, United Kingdom
Stand out from the crowd with Fieldcandy
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Snybz – Exhale ft Breana Marin
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
yLGOxd8DUlU
www.soundcloud.com/mc-snye-b/exhale
---
www.facebook.com/Snybz
Silk City & Dua Lipa ft Diplo & Mark
Ronson - Electricity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
oJLcwqgVOKM
http://smarturl.it/SilkCityElectricity
---
www.facebook.com/SilkCityMusic/
www.dualipa.com
Blue Side Park, Mac Miller
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Blue_Slide_Park
D3EP
www.d3ep.com
www.facebook.com/d3epradio
Acoustic Truth – You Make Me Great
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
EON5o6oBohI
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/
impact/1286890279
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www.facebook.com/AcousticTruth
www.acoustictruthofficial.com
Mon Frere ft Mileva - See What You Mean
to Me
http://smarturl.it/d26rl6
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www.tonicmusic.co.uk
www.monfrere.co.uk
Ladders
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
iVhWMlQUPkk
https://ad.gt/swimming
MBX - Our Reflections
www.soundcloud.com/thisisohmmusic/
our-reflections-teaser
---
www.soundcloud.com/mbxofficial
Deadly Habitz - Naked Truth
www.facebook.com/djdeadlyhabitz
Franko Fraize - Queen of Hearts
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
n8GiknsOtac
https://listnin.co/QOH
---
www.twitter.com/frankofraize
Konektiv - Universos / Aria
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
lWGfwkm7q88
https://pure.choons.at/aria
JLTA ft Rev Mike Curry - Can You Feel It
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na7DNy6-
gZQ
www.traxsource.com/title/1026226/canyou-feel-it
XXXV gold fingers - The Early Tapes
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
JY0Hpf22JnQ
https://rakale.bandcamp.com/album/
the-early-tapes
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www.facebook.com/goldfinger35
Nick Sarpa
www.soundcloud.com/mrsarpa
www.mrsarpa.com
Mac Miller ft Jon Batiste & Stay Human -
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Syvdoh - Syvdoh II
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
e8E7b241Pa4
https://syvdohmusic.bandcamp.com/
album/syvdoh-ii
---
www.twitter.com/syvdohmusic
Tali Muss - Ganesa
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
UAe_fisofFQ
www.beatport.com/release/
ganesa/2310492
---
www.soundcloud.com/talimuss
Jardin & Rebecca Louise Burch - Reason
Why
www.youtube.com/watch?
v=88CMCVV0ihI
---
www.jardinmusic.com
www.facebook.com/RLBurch
Lizzie Curious - Falling
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMo3-
fNk7Nk
https://NoDefinition.lnk.to/Falling
---
www.lizziecurious.com
RÜFÜS DU SOL - Lost In My Mind
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
WuZEsfkUSdw
https://rufusdusol.lnk.to/LostInMyMind
---
www.rufusdusol.com
Hectic - Everything EP
www.soundcloud.com/homerecs/sets/
hectic-everything-ep
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www.slowgraffiti.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
gwEontUNkZY
https://kandacesprings.lnk.to/IndigoYD/
iTunes
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SPECTRASOUL - Silence EP
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
_ntdIbbLT_Q
https://spectrasoul.bandcamp.com/
album/silence-ep
---
www.facebook.com/spectrasoul
Will Atkinson - Primeval
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
gAAHprpy4zQ
https://doornrecords.release.link/
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Weiss - Feel My Needs
www.youtube.com/watch?
v=8sHwmuQEb3U
https://toolroom.lnk.to/WeissNeedsTY
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Louise Golbey - A Good Life
www.youtube.com/watch?
v=1I5Vp6bhq5E
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/agood-life-single/1411324566
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Junglesound: Revenge Of The Bass - 15
Years Of BBK
www.youtube.com/watch?
v=45tU4J9pmuk
www.breakbeatkaos.co.uk/store
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Kandace Springs - Breakdown
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