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May 2019 Issue 58 features interviews with experimental artists Astronata, rising house & techno DJ Jay Price and ambitious pop singer Paytra.
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Audiation
Be your true self
without limits
- Paytra
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:
Astronata
Atlantic Records UK
AWJ Recordings
Cocoon In The Park
In Sessions
Jay Price
Kinesen Records
Ministry Of Sound
Motion Agency
OHM Deep State
Paytra
Sherwood PR
Slime Recordings
Space Promotions
Strong Blood Music
Ten Letter PR
Vision Music Promotion
Bazzi photography by Badboi
Icons & graphics by
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CONTENTS
8 Shows Guide
10 Spotlight
12 Astronata
16 Cocoon In The Park
19 SMILE: Paytra
20 Eastern Traditional Healing…
24 Toto
28 Time Up
30 Paytra
34 Ministry Of Sound Spring/
Summer
36 Jay Price
40 BeLoved
42 Seth Troxler + Lost Souls Of
Saturn
43 New Music
60 Events Guide
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Hi Guys & Dolls...
Welcome to our 5th birthday edition! We proudl y c elebr ate 5 ye ars of love,
positivity and music. Thank you all so much for your in credibl e s upport. A
ravishing mirror-reflection of singer Paytra adorns our cover with flourishes of
glitter and ornate decoration. The vivid red tone s ar e m atc hed onto t he b ack
cover. April 13th was Record Store Day and The Mighty Boosh were
announced as ambassadors for this, they gav e u s th e geni us t houg ht th at you
can’t download the lovely smell of a record shop! We’ve had fun celebrating
our birthday too, thanks for all who joined in and you can check out special
features for this inside.
In this issue: We shine the spotlight on Lil Di cky ’s Eart h song r eferring to
climate change plus BACARDÍ’s motivational message to Do What Moves
You. We put our emotions into music. Mar y intervi ew s Ukraini an arti sts
Astronata about their new experimental project and experience in the
Eurovision Song Contest. Cessle gives us the lowdown on the final ever Cocoon
In The Park event as well as Ministry Of Sound ’s Spring/S um mer lin e- up.
Music is a healer. Jessie discusses the power of the mind and positivity in life
to heal yourself naturally. I thought it would b e like t he movie s and all my
dreams would come true. I chat with US artist Paytra as she works her way up
the creative sector and aims to inspire young p eople to p urs ue t heir p as sions.
Music connects people. Sharm speaks with U K DJ Ja y Pric e a s h e tour s the
globe and discovers the thriving Techno scene. Cessle steps into the musical
mind of Seth Troxler in Shoreditch and also checks out the brand new trio of
groove-driven bombs by Proudly People. We 've got your event s guid e, s how
listings and music from Trixie Whitley, Bazzi, J am ala, An any a Birl a, The
Irrepressibles and more.
Ruby x
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R e w i n d 5 y e a r s a g o t o M a y 2 0 1 4 w h e n w e
s h a r e d o u r v e r y fi r s t i s s u e w i t h y o u . . . I t h a d
f e w p a g e s , s h o c k i n g d e s i g n c h o i c e s a n d fl a w s ,
b u t a l o t o f l o v e . W e ' v e d i s c o v e r e d o u r s t y l e ,
a n d l e a r n e d h o w t o e x p r e s s o u r s e l v e s a n d
c r e a t i v e s b e a u t i f u l l y o v e r t h e y e a r s . O u r l o v e
f o r t h e m u s i c a n d p o s i t i v i t y u n i t e s u s a l - :
r e a d e r s a n d w r i t e r s . W e t h a n k e a c h s o u l f o r
y o u r p a r t i n t h i s j o u r n e y .
F o l l o w y o u r h e a r t .
L e t y o u p a s s i o n a n d d r e a m s g u i d e y o u .
# L o v e A u d i a t i o n
SHOWS
London timezone
Radio | Podcast
Monday
10am Clara Amfo | Variety - BBC Radio 1
10am Neev | Variety - KISS FM UK
2pm Danny Blaze | House, UK Garage & Club Classics - Flex FM
6pm Relive The Madness | Dance - One World Radio
Tuesday
10am Clara Amfo | Variety - BBC Radio 1
10am Neev | Variety - KISS FM UK
6pm Relive The Madness | Dance - One World Radio
Sister Bliss In Session | House & Dance
A State Of Trance | Trance
Wednesday
10am Clara Amfo | Variety - BBC Radio 1
10am Neev | Variety - KISS FM UK
2pm Danny Blaze | House, UK Garage & Club Classics - Flex FM
6pm Relive The Madness | Dance - One World Radio
Thursday
10am Clara Amfo | Variety - BBC Radio 1
10am Neev | Variety - KISS FM UK
6pm Jeremy Sylvester | House & UK Garage - Urban Dubz Facebook
6pm Relive The Madness | Dance - One World Radio
Toolroom Radio | House & Dance
Global Warm Up | House & Dance
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Friday
10am Neev | Variety - KISS FM UK
11am The Weekend with Adam K & Nervo | Dance - One World Radio
2pm Sam Supplier | House, UK Garage & Bass - Rinse FM
4pm Husky | House - D3EP
7pm Annie Mac | Dance - BBC Radio 1
9pm Pete Tong | Dance - BBC Radio 1
9pm Wideboys | House & UK Garage - KISSTORY
10pm Mike Delinquent | House & UK Garage - KISSTORY
10pm Friday Night Kiss with Steve Smart | Club - KISS FM UK
10pm Capital Weekender with Ministry Of Sound | Club - Capital FM
Trustnobody | House & Techno
Hospital Records | Drum & Bass
Above & Beyond Group Therapy | Trance
Clublife | Club
Saturday
11am The Weekend with Adam K & Nervo | Dance - One World Radio
6pm The Music Box | House - D3EP
6pm DJ Queen E | Urban - Ontop FM
8pm Saturday Night Kiss with Steve Smart | Club - KISS FM UK
10pm Capital Weekender with Ministry Of Sound | Club - Capital FM
11pm Saturday Night Kiss Fresh with DJ S.K.T | House, Techno &
Bass - KISS FRESH
Sunday
11am Sunday Recharge | Dance - One World Radio
The Beauty Of Sound | Trance
UKF Podcast | Bass
The Chillout Lounge Mix | Chillout
HeavyBeatsRadio | Club
Clubbing Culture | Club
Monthly Injection Shehzad K ON AIR | Club
Stashed Sessions | House & Techno
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Spotlight
Earth
With climate change an important topic, Lil
Dicky has put together this musical creation to
highlight the importance of the planet’s
wellbeing with the ‘We Love The Earth’
campaign. The song features a plethora of
artists including Justin Bieber, Snoop Dogg,
Adam Levine, Shawn Mendes and John Legend,
all shown as animal characters referring to the
various species of the Earth. It shares the
message of all diversities, together as one,
being kind to each other and the planet we
share.
Do What Moves You
BACARDÍ have recently launched the
motivational campaign together with the
wonderful motto: If it’s a floor, it’s a dance
floor. The spirits brand look into the UK music
industry and find out what moves artists
Giggs, Stefflon Don & Bugzy Malone. These
three are at the forefront of the urban and
underground UK scene which is thriving right
now, they share inspiring words to follow your
dreams and also share their own stories.
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www.joomag.com
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Astronata
2019 sees the launch of the brand new
experimental artists from Ukraine,
whereby artistic imagery meet a
fascinating dimension of sound. The
duo is comprised of singer/songwriter
Nata Smirina and producer Ilya Misura.
Though this is a new project for the
pair, they both have a long musical
history. Nata is well-known as the
vocalist for pop band Pur:Pur with
which she has represented the country
twice in the Eurovision Song Contest.
In addition, Nata sings in the modern
dance group KOOQLA. Ilya is also a part
of the bass music production identity
Dub Beans from Russia.
Having just released their debut single
‘BeLoved’, Astronata talk to us about
their project…
Tell us about yourself and your musical
background.
Nata: I’m a singer and songwriter
without any musical education. I’ve
learned singing all by myself surfing the
internet and digging different lessons
and video schools. For me music is the
way of understanding things and
communicating with the outer world,
and first of all I appreciate honesty and
straightforwardness in it. This approach
brought me to performing my own
songs on stage in 2008. Since then I
can’t imagine myself without singing
and writing.
Ilya: I’ve been performing as a keyboard
player and producing music since 2007.
I’ve started with rock music, as it usually
happened with guys of that time, but
later I’ve become interested in Dark
Electro, and it was my first step into the
limitless world of electronic music. I’ve
been producing Hardcore, Dub, Nu
Disco, Tropical Bass for many years. Now
I’ve concentrated all my experience in
bass music that allows me to mix down
everything I have in my head into
something original and interesting, but
still powerful and uplifting.
You have a very distinctive voice. It may
not be true, but I hear some folk
embellishments in it. What bands,
singers, influenced you?
Nata: Thanks. I grew up on the
perfectness and soulful singing of Ella
Fitzgerald. A bit later I met the diabolic
sadness of Janis Joplin’s voice. Then
there was Norah Jones’ tenderness and,
thanks to the internet, I’ve discovered
many other singers who inspired me to
self-knowledge and experiments. But
the main thing - honesty and message
was always the key for me. I think that
only truly opened hearts can open other
people’s hearts.
Your debut single “BeLoved” is out
now, let us know the inspirations
behind this song.
Nata: This track has a beautiful story of
creation. Ilya rarely shared his feelings
and emotions with anyone – he put
everything into his music. We began to
chat in February 2018 when Ilya
suggested my collaboration on his track,
and in June we totally realized that we
could not live without each
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other. Each of us had our own
relationships, and we couldn’t imagine
what to do with all this love... it seemed
to us very inappropriate. We haven’t
even met in real life. So Ilya put all his
feelings into music and sent the first
version to me. His message was so
powerful so I wrote a vocal part that
perfectly merged with the music. This
track didn’t fit for either Pur:Pur or Dub
Beans, that’s why Ilya decided to give it
to me for my solo project. As an answer
I proposed him to make Astronata
together... He said yes :)
There are some interesting things
going on in the track musically. Ilya,
tell us where did you get the ideas for
this particular song?
Ilya: This track has been started while I
was jamming in my studio. Sometimes
I just play some improvisations on
piano – it’s the easiest way to put down
my emotions into music, because I’ve
been playing piano since I was 4. The
main piece of this song that you can hear
at the beginning is just a short part of
such an improvisation. Later I’ve
decided to mix this familiar thing with
something new for me, and Juke/
Footwork music was the first that came
to my mind. A month before I wrote the
first version of BeLoved, I finished my
first Footwork EP for my project Dub
Beans, and was still very impressed by
this important moment of my life. This
experience helped me to concentrate
on musical and emotional flow instead
of technical issues of the style. That’s
why I’ve reached miscellaneous and
rich sound with minimal amount of
instruments.
You are also a team member of
Ukrainian band called Pur:Pur. As I
know you wrote most of the lyrics for
the Pur:Pur band. What about your solo
project Astronata? Was it you who
wrote lyrics for “Beloved”?
Nata: That’s true. I don’t sing any lyrics
not written by me. And I wrote lyrics for
KOOQLA - another project I took part in
with TYOMA. Also I write for movies and
cartoons... And of course I write all the
Astronata texts. I love singing about
myself, telling my own story without
twisting the truth, straight from the
heart. In Pur:Pur I write in three
languages: English, Russian and
Ukrainian. The music and songs are
rather soft and romantic there. In
Astronata we have very strong
emotional messages, naked feelings,
it’s all about us and is very personal. It’s
only in English by this moment, but I
thought it would’ve been cool to write
something also in Ukrainian. I’ve never
heard good examples of immersing this
language into a bass music.
I know you took part in Eurovision
National Final 2018 with Pur:Pur. Tell
us about your experience and your
thoughts regarding the refusal of
Ukraine to participate in Eurovision
Song Contest 2019.
Nata: It’s an interesting experience. In
Ukraine most of musicians who
participate in this contest take it as a
promo platform for their new tracks and
have no interest in winning at all. Some
of them even hope to lose! It’s like a
huge underground television live
festival where you can meet big
Ukrainian stars or completely newborn
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projects. It’s a shame that MARUV wasn’t
allowed to represent our country. I
know Anya personally, she is from
Kharkiv like me btw, and I believe she’d
be very successful if she attended. But
there were very strange claims from
National Social Broadcasting Company
of Ukraine laid to her and she was forced
to refuse.
As to Ukraine’s refusal to participate in
EV contest at all, I think it was one more
chance to remind the world that there’s
a war taking place on our territory and
to draw attention to how fragile peace
is.
We were afraid of our feelings.
But we’re not anymore.
Asya Tumasyan and motion artist
Matthew Hunter. Matthew is working on
3D-animated video for “BeLoved”, and
soon we’ll be happy to present it.
Relationship with Asya is much more
complicated. She’s shooting a music
video for our next single “Pain”, and
we’re making a soundtrack for her
movie, and we hope we’ll be able to
release this soundtrack as an EP. But
we’re not planning to stay in web only
- we have a lot of ideas for live shows,
and we’ve already started to realise
them. Both of us have big experiences
in performing lives, so we’re passionate
about it and going to complete the
beauty of our music with visual and
artistic elements.
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https://linktr.ee/astronatamusic
www.facebook.com/astronataofficial
Don’t be afraid of love.
Don’t be afraid to do the first
move.
Don’t refuse your true self.
Sometimes all we have to do is
try.
What are your future plans for
Astronata? Shall we expect new
releases and music videos?
Ilya: Now we’re collaborating with very
talented people: director and clipmaker
Mary
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FINAL CITP!!
SVEN VATH ANNOUNCES THE LAST EVER
COCOON IN THE PARK
As they say, all good things must come to an end… but, even the
most hardcore realist would take this announcement and wish it
were not true. For after 11 glorious years the hills of Temple
Newsam, Leeds for one very last time will play host to Cocoon In
The Park.
This particular part of Yorkshire will be left with memories that’d
leave one lost in their reveries. Who can forget mind-blowing sets
from industry heavyweights such as Adam Beyer, Richy Ahmed &
Joseph Capriati in 2017 or the first CITP in 2008 when Sven Vath
kicked the affair off with Luciano, Steve Bug & Adam Shelton. 2015
was the year that Chilean maestro Ricardo Villalobos, after Carl
Cox musically lit the sky on fire, went b2b with Sven Vath and
decided to p**** off the whole crowd and play the same song for
15 minutes. Somewhat synonymous in the UK for its iconic format
of one day, one night and one stage, CITP will be guaranteed to pull
out all the stops to commemorate the occasion.
COCOON IN THE PARK
13 JULY 2019
TEMPLE NEWSAM, LEEDS, UK
The very last CITP will see first time appearances from superstar
of the moment Peggy Gou and Fuse stalwart Rich NXT. As Fuse has
always been a part of this, it was only right to have Fuse label boss
Enzo Siragusa join the party. Prime time northern soul Patrick
Topping has been whopping the ball home in most continents and
he’ll be joined on the line up by another returning joy in Edible
Eats boss Eats Everything. Drumcode Records artist Alan Fitzpatrick
will bring his luminous sound to the show which will no doubt be
closed by Sven Vath himself, with what should be one heck of a
memorable set.
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Cessle
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5 BIG THANKS
In 5 years of Audiation Magazine, we have been truly
blessed to have such wonderful support and assistance
through our journey. Though we thank each and every
single person who reads and loves us, we'd like to share
5 particularly special mentions.
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Thank you for showing us love. care and quality in your
service
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Stuart Kettridge
Thank you for being the first to purchase a magazine
and our initial subscription
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Thank you for inspiring and supporting us to create a
positive impact in music
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" S l e e p i n g i n . A n i g h t i n w i t h w i n e ,
i c e c r e a m , a n d a g o o d m o v i e . T h e
f e e l i n g a f t e r a w o r k o u t . T h e p e o p l e
I l o v e . T h a i F o o d a f t e r 1 0 p m ( b e f o r e
1 0 p m , I u s u a l l y f e e l g u i l t y , b u t a f t e r
1 0 p m I ’ m l i k e - s c r e w i t ! ) " P a y t r a
T H I N G S T H AT M A K E M E
SMILE.
Eastern Traditional Healing & Veganism vs Western
Medicine and the Effects on our Body & Mind
Note: This article contains sensitive discussion on mental health.
Eastern Traditional healing is a natural way to eliminate sickness from your
body rather than Western medicine which is a propaganda-based
advertisement of medicine to fill your body and supposedly make you better.
For many centuries people from Africa, and beyond have solely depended on
traditional medicine, remedies and healers for treatment of all types of
disorders, including those related to mental health. Even today, the use of
traditional healing is common, despite the introduction of modern drugs, they
still prefer and use these techniques passed down from centuries before them.
Rather than Western medicine, using a combination of ingredients some of
which we have no idea what they are, Eastern traditional healing which has
been used for centuries allows you to focus more on your body and mind for
healing and using natural ingredients found day to day, alongside the crystal
healing element also to help you feel better.
Germs and bacteria don't make you unwell - they merely find a breeding
ground in a body and manifest. It's easier for these to manifest in a negative
body and mind, therefore being a perfect breeding ground to cause illness and
sickness.
Alongside this veganism and going vegan is also a massive body cleanser and
healer in itself because, by going vegan, you are ridding your body of all the
toxins and other things found in food which aren’t necessarily naturally
sourced.
By being a vegan myself I've detoxed my body naturally and healthily and my
body is now a clear vessel for good energy to manifest through, rather than my
old body being a vessel of bad toxins and bad food followed by bad energy and
negative thoughts - not allowing any good energy or healing to come through,
therefore allowing the negative and bad bacteria to attract and manifest in my
body making me sick. I, myself, don't personally believe in filling my body with
medications nor do I with my daughter.
Centuries before us, even now in some cultures, they didn't and don't have all
the new medicines advertised for example: Ibuprofen, Paracetamol, antipsychotics,
or nausea medication. They have natural healing remedies as do we
in the modern generation, but because of the pharmaceutical company
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eing a billion-pound industry, we are led to believe that ‘fast-acting' and
‘straight to the source of pain' painkillers are the answer.
Did you know naturally sourced remedies are everywhere? For example a
stinging nettle sting can be easily healed with a leaf; or an upset stomach can
be calmed with camomile tea; and nausea can be soothed with ginger. Even
bad skin can be soothed with natural ingredients like honey and mud rather
than expensive and on-the-market products which are filled with chemicals
and other ingredients, and most of which are tested on animals.
We as a society are led to believe, and are sucked in with advertisements, that
we need all these painkillers and fast-acting medicines. But little do people
know, the more regular you take these tablets for whatever reason - a
headache, insomnia or migraines - your body becomes immune to them and
after a while they stop working, and it becomes a placebo effect that we
believe they are helping but they aren't. Whatever happened to laying in a dark
room for a migraine rather than reaching for pills?
Did you know our bodies are designed to align, and when we get sick it's our
only job to realign our body the way it should be? Getting sick and being sick,
our job then is to align our body back to its original state ready for the healing
process to begin, and with this comes being aware of what you think, feel and
say which can impact your healing and alignment.
When we get sick, or when we are unwell, we will often naturally think
negatively about this rather than positively. Take for example a war veteran, or
a young man in the army who lost limbs, arms, and legs. When this happens,
you have 2 choices: you can sit and think negatively about the limb you've lost,
and allow your negativity to wear your mind and body down or you can see a
positive side to it… You may have lost an arm but you are still alive and are still
breathing on this earth, and when you change your way of thinking in a
situation like that, or when you are sick, your body will start to represent the
positive vibes and you'll find your recovery and healing to be quicker.
When you get sick the best thing you can do is accept the illness, accept the
sickness rather than reject it because by suppressing it and rejecting it you are
then going to make yourself more sick and will block the energy of healing to
flow through you also by rejecting your illness it will cause great stress to your
body also which will add a longer recovery time for yourself.
When you accept the illness, you are also allowing the positive healing to flow
through rather than blocking it with negative thoughts regarding your sickness.
Rather than saying "Why am I sick?" and becoming a victim to it - accept it, and
understand it and allow the healing to start through your body. Acceptance is
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key in this instance because by accepting it, you will become stronger in parts
of you that were once before weak and you'll also allow yourself to live a
happier life than before you got sick.
Instead of feeling ashamed you are sick, and feeling weakened by the
embarrassment you feel, you should feel empowered by it and not hide away
with it because by empowering it, you will then give yourself a stronger sense
of healing and you are also allowing a stronger flow of energy to come through
your body. You are one step closer to understanding why you are sick.
Even when we get sick, we often see our bodies as an enemy - something that
has betrayed us and let us down, which it hasn't. Our body is on our side, and is
there to help us, not be against us.
When we choose to view our body as the enemy we ourselves are killing it, by
viewing it negatively and badly we kill our bodies with our own thoughts
against it. Suicidal thoughts are also closely connected to the negative
thoughts we have, however it's not our body that wants to commit suicide it's
our own thoughts and by channeling these thoughts and changing how we
think, will determine the damage we cause our bodies.
Our bodies don't try to kill themselves with toxins, we do by filling ourselves
with toxins and negative thoughts. So by re-thinking, we can change the
damage we could cause on our own bodies. By being Ill, our body is getting our
attention to allow us to redirect our life into a new direction than the one we
was in before.
Our own mind, our own thoughts and actions are what cause our bodies to go
through trauma. We as human beings have a choice what we feed our bodies in
terms of food, drink and drugs. Also by who we allow into our lives also affects
our body and mind, I.e allowing negative people into your life can in fact cause
you to get sick because they are filling you with negative thoughts, which will
of course weaken your mind and therefore not allow the good energy to flow
through you.
We only get one body and most people abuse that body and don't look after it,
by looking after it and maintaining it like you would a plant, we ourselves can
nurture our bodies and health.
Rather than Western medicine advertising numerous medicines and ways to
feel healthy with tablets and supplements, try eliminating those and focus on
positive healing and positive thoughts because only then will the energy flow
through a clear positive vessel rather than a toxin-filled medicated body.
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Choosing to go vegan for myself was the right decision. My body feels cleaner
and detoxed, I don't feel the toxins and chemicals running through my body
anymore but I feel natural, and lighter and healthier. Plant-based food and
healing is lighter and less harsh on my body, and I myself want to nurture my
body for as long as possible and I want to respect my body and what I feed it
with both food and thoughts.
Music is also a massive healer, little do people know, and can help and heal
people. Research, studies and personal experience working with dementia
patients, proved to me that despite the copious amounts of medication they
were fed daily, music played a big part with them on a day-to-day to basis and
even triggered memories for them which dementia kills.
Listening to music, eating food, is all much like the weather… For example,
when the weather is bad we don't feel positive, or happy, we feel sluggish, and
down.
Music and food has the same affect - if you listen to a sad song, or eat bad food
it's not going to impact your mood in a positive way. Much like how our own
mind impacts our mood; positive energy, healing and thoughts will make for a
positive and happy you.
I'll leave you all with a quote from Maharishi Mahesh Yogi which I love and,
alongside it, I send you all good vibes and love.
"Happiness radiates like the
fragrance from a flower and draws
all good things towards you.”
Jessie
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A melange of excitement, courage and desire. Don’t be
afraid to give your heart away. The thrilling sense of
spontaneous passion rushes in. The modern dance
production holds a moody, somewhat naughty
undertone with the dark hint of bass. Her sultry voice
and lively flows attract your attention, a little Spanish
flavour adds further appeal. The breakdown adds to the
strong attitude, the production seems to play between
the lines of dubstep and hip hop.
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Italian Tech House duo Proudly People, proudly step up to the plate for the
36th release on Blackflag Recordings offering up 3 solid, groove-driven
bombs. Known for producing groovy rhythmic patterns, the boys from Italy
did not disappoint when releasing on Stacey Pullen’s imprint. The 3 track
EP entitled “Time Up EP” is truly made for the dancefloor with an array of
cleverly situated vocal snippets tightly knitted into the grooves of the
basslines. Title track “Time Up” plays out with some prominent hi-hats and
snares amongst a b-line that sings a groove throughout. “Stray Bullet” comes
with a slightly different feel but the rubbery bass is still hard-hitting, and
the accompanying sounds give the track a somewhat skippy feel, perfect for
the moment. My personal favourite track of the EP has to be the final track
“Mind Blown”. Straight from the intro, I’m immediately enticed by the feel
of the groove and the sound of the hats. The driving groove of the bassline
tickles me all over and the simplicity of the different vocal samples
throughout make this a quality track.
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Hold on, hold on
Don't let me go...
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Paytra
Originally from Michigan, USA, at an
early age she booked a one-way ticket
to New York - the city of dreams - with
a high ambition to make it big. In a
whirlwind of adventures, Paytra is
now living the dream with a strong
footing in the music and acting fields.
Her notable work include
performances for New York Fashion
Week, Disney World and Memory
Motel Montauk; TV appearances for
MTV as well as Law and Order: Special
Victims Unit; and radio specials on
The Beat and Sirius XM.
Paytra has just released her brand
new single ‘ToTo’ which is
wonderfully seductive. With the
release of this new song, we were
able to chat with Paytra about her
story…
Tell us about yourself and how you
got into music.
I’m Paytra! I don’t even remember a
time where I didn’t play music. I started
playing piano at age 4 (which I think
is when your memory starts? lol). I
remember my dad somehow got a-
hold of this old upright piano from a
friend, and brought it in the house
against my mom’s will. I immediately
started playing and my Dad taught me
“Let it Be” by The Beatles. I started
begging for piano lessons, and by that
time both parents were like “wow -
this is strange for a 4 year old to be
obsessed.” They’ve been huge
supporters, even today!
You took a huge leap of faith at a young
age to pursue your dreams in the big
apple, can you tell us a little about this
journey?
My journey of coming to NYC at 16 was
a lot easier said than done. I thought it
would be like the movies and all my
dreams would come true - I mean I was
from a small-town in the midwest so I
had NO idea about city life. It was a
culture shock, and there was a lot of
crying and calling home. I guess I just
decided that this was what I was going
to do, and it got easier and easier! I
forced myself to go to every event,
class, and open mic until I met
connections. I definitely got caught up
with the wrong people. They took
advantage of my age and lack of
experience - but name one artist that
hasn’t faced that. I’m lucky I did at such
a young age so I have the ability to
navigate this industry now. I
overworked myself to exhaustion
because I wasn’t physically ready for
this type of lifestyle. Lotta anxiety
attacks. It’s so easy to look at me now
and be like “oh she’s confident,” but
it’s taken a big toll on me. I’m here
because I really want to be a musician
- not “famous.”
What were the ideas and inspiration
behind your new track ’ToTo’?
“ToTo” is a very intimate record about
my love life lyric-wise, which is hard
for me because I keep that very
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private. It’s a real life story about being
in love for the first time in NYC and
having a real connection (physical and
mental). I wanted to make it danceable
and high-energy, because that’s my
defense mechanism in a way. I was like
“well, if I can go onstage with my
dancers and dance my heart out, I can’t
be shy about the lyrics, right?” I always
think about the live version when
doing a song - I love being on stage!
You’re a classically trained pianist, do
you still play or combine this with
your pop/urban style?
Yes - I’m classically trained. I feel that
each style does something different
for me. I still play classical music
(almost daily). That’s like a de-stresser
for me - you can’t think about anything
when you’re playing a Beethoven
piano piece with 800 key changes. As
for my pop/urban music, I use my
music theory for melodies or
instrument layers, but my goal is to
make these songs simple and real. I
don’t want to overcomplicate them - I
do that enough in my everyday life lol.
I bring my classical background in my
music most noticeably during my
ballads (which is coming on my EP)!
pretty regularly working! I was on an
episode of Law and Order: SVU, MTV
Truth Campaign, and an upcoming ad
for Kipling! I do have a feature film
being filmed this summer (which is on
the DL), but It’s a new way to express
myself and I do love it.
You want to inspire young people in a
positive way, what are your words of
advice for young people and rising
artists?
I do want to inspire people. I’m still
“figuring it all out,” and I think it’s
important we have a more accepting
view of that. In my new music, I want
to be real and talk about my mistakes,
my relationships, and my life. I want to
show people that you can be young
and still make a difference. I used to
be so self conscious about using a cuss
word or talking about some things I’ve
felt, but I know I’m not perfect and I
want people to just see me for who I
really am. I feel like I’ve been holding
back. My advice: don’t pretend to be
something you aren’t. The beauty
about being an artist is to be your true
self without limits. Embrace it.
What are your plans for the future?
Can you tell us a little about your
acting work?
Acting was such a random thing for me.
I grew up doing musical theater, but I
really didn't have the desire. I got this
idea one day that (for some reason) I
was supposed to start auditioning. I
immediately got this wonderful
manager for acting and have been
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I’m releasing my EP this summer and
have 3 singles on deck! I’ve been laying
low for about a year now because I’ve
been working on this project, and I
couldn’t be more excited. I’m also
finishing the business side of Paytra
Publishing and have
some upcoming projects for film and
TV that I’m looking for indie artists
music! It’s all about rising up together
this year.
Any last words?
I recently opened “Paytra Publishing
LLC” to help artists publish and market
their music in a trustworthy
environment. I want people to not
make the same mistakes as I did. I want
to be able to give upcoming artists the
ability to license their songs and shine.
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www.paytrapublishing.com
www.paytramusic.com
www.facebook.com/PaytraMusic
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MINISTRY OF SOUND
SPRING/SUMMER 2019
London’s legendary nightclub Ministry of
Sound turns up the heat for 2019 as they
announce their spring/summer programme.
The only venue in the UK fitted with Dolby
Atmos system, a 60 speaker, 22 channel
system which gives the artist the ability to
create multi-dimensional soundscapes with
music that moves, delivering an electrifying
experience, will play host to some big names
and big parties. Between now and the middle
of June, the nostalgic venue will play host
to DJ Harvey, Nick Curly, Groove Odyssey,
Jonas Blue, Hernan Cattaneo, AWOL, Timmy
Trumpet, Glitterbox and Creche amongst many
others will all soundtrack a run of exclusive
parties.
EVENTS
03/05 Cosmic Gate
04/05 Saturday Sessions
05/05 Creche
05/05 Trevor Nelson’s Classics
10/05 Will Sparks
11/05 Nick Curly
18/05 Siesta 90s House Party
19/05 The Asylum Day Party
24/05 The Gallery’s 24th Birthday
– John 00 Fleming & Vini Vici
25/05 Xpansions
01/06 Groove Odyssey
07/06 Aly & Fila
08/06 Jonas Blue
14/06 Hernan Cattaneo
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MUSIC CONNECTS PEOPLE
W h a t d o e s a p r o m i s i n g f u t u r i s t i c D J f r o m t h e U K , J a y P r i c e ,
c u r r e n t l y l i v i n g i n A u c k l a n d N e w Z e a l a n d a n d a S o u t h A f r i c a n
D J , n o w l i v i n g i n A u s t r a l i a , h a v e i n c o m m o n ? G e t t h i s ! A n
u n a d u l t e r a t e d p a s s i o n f o r m u s i c . T e c h n o M u s i c . T h e u n t a i n t e d
c o l o u r s a n d v i b r a t i o n s o f s o u n d t h a t l e a v e i m p r i n t s o n h e a r t s
a n d a w a k e n s o u l s .
“ M u s i c b r i n g s a w a r m g l o w t o m y v i s i o n , t h a w i n g m i n d a n d
m u s c l e f r o m t h e i r e n d l e s s w i n t e r i n g . ” H a r u k i M u r a k a m i
M u s i c i s a n a g e l e s s a n d t i m e l e s s v i b r a t i o n w h e r e a l l i s O n e .
P r e s e n t , p a s t o r t r a n s c e n d i n g o u r 3 r d d i m e n s i o n , M u s i c i s a
W o r l d L a n g u a g e , L o v e t h e U n i v e r s a l H e a l e r a n d L i g h t t h e
U n i v e r s e i t s e l f i n a c t i o n t a k i n g u s t o t h e n e x t l e v e l , t h e 5 t h
D i m e n s i o n !
I n e n t e r s p a s s i o n fi l l e d w i t h c r e a t i v i t y . D r o p m u s i c i n t h e m i x
a n d y o u q u i t e p o s s i b l y h a v e a p u r p o s e t o r a i s e v i b r a t i o n s o n
o u r p l a n e t . G i v e n o u r f a s t e v o l v i n g w o r l d a n d r e v o l u t i o n a r y
r i s e o f c o n s c i o u s n e s s , s p e c i a l s o u l s a r o u n d t h e w o r l d a r e
a w a k e n i n g t o t h e i r t r u t h . S o m e a r e d o i n g i t w i t h t h e i r
e d u c a t e d s k i l l s , s o m e w i t h l e a r n e d t a l e n t a n d o t h e r s s t i l l
w i t h i n h e r e n t a n c i e n t g i f t s . M u s i c . W h a t ’ s i m p o r t a n t i s t h a t
t h e y a r e f o l l o w i n g t h e i r h e a r t s . L i v i n g t h e i r p a s s i o n a n d o h s o
l o v i n g t h e j o u r n e y !
J a y p a u s e d h i s n a v i g a t i o n a r o u n d t h e G l o b e t o p l a y a n d l e t u s
i n t o w h a t r e a l l y d r i v e s h i s a u t h e n t i c p a s s i o n a s a d e e j a y .
H e r e ’ s w h a t h e h a s t o s h a r e w i t h t h e w o r l d …
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Jay Price
How did it all start for you Jay?
I have always had a passion for music
and have friends in the UK Rap scene,
House, Techno and DnB platform. It’s
only been the past 12-18 months that
I’ve actually invested in my own
equipment and music to develop my
own style/sound.
What do you love playing the most?
Tech House / Progressive House /
Techno / Classic – I have broad taste in
music so if it feels good, I’ll play it
Favourite foods?
Anything edible!! Ha! – I have a real
sweet tooth so without a doubt TELLA
BALLS (Nutella Waffle). if you haven’t
had one, GET ONE!
Who’s your muse in the music world?
We are blessed to have so many great
DJs & Producers but someone I really
enjoy watching is Jamie Jones – his
energy and song selectiond are
flawless. Shout out to Lauren Lo Sung
too she can keep a room bouncing for
hours! Just two of MANY!
How would you describe the dance
scene in Sydney?
I haven’t spent too much time in the
“dance scene” in Sydney – Chinese
Laundry was a cool venue! This kind of
room is where I feel the energy the most!
I would prefer a small, dark, low ceiling
venue with a strong sound system over
most commercial places to be honest!
Favourite Colour?
BLACK (How boring? Ha).
What single night out has been the most
memorable for you? As a DJ? As an
attendee?
As I’m just starting out it would have to
be as an attendee, I have had so many
unforgettable moments, from huge
festivals with some amazing sets, to
small intimate private gigs – a real stand
out would have to be the Carl Cox closing
set at Space Ibiza – he had the place
sideways for 12 hours!!
What are your future plans for your
music career?
To continue to learn and grow as a
performer. I’m excited to start this
journey and I can’t wait to feel the
energy from the other side of the decks!
What is your advice to emerging talent
and how they can set aside any fears
and pursue their dreams with courage?
My advice as a new DJ would be … do it
now! I’ve had the itch for years before
starting this journey and my only regret
is not starting sooner.
Favorite holiday destination?
So many! I recently spent just over a year
in South East Asia... I would go with Bali
and the Gili Islands – The people, the
culture, the landscape, the ocean...
amazing!
What are the things that bugs you about
the DJ scene?
I can’t think of any particular thing but
I think a big part of being in the DJ scene
is creating special moments, and if a DJ
becomes stagnant and loses their
passion I think this would be the thing
that would bug me.
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Name one track that never gets old for
you no matter how many times you
hear it?
Ultra Nate - Free
“Where did we go wrong… Where did
we lose our faith...” Without a doubt this
is timeless.
If you could get eternally stuck in one
year's music scene, which year would
that be?
I feel like the direction we have taken
with Techno and House in general
would make me want to stay in the now..
although I’m a secret Motown/Funk fan
so maybe a dabble in the 60s!
Who do you aspire to and who
influences you the most?
I’m influenced by so many people, as I
mentioned before. We are blessed to
have so many creative and talented DJs
and producers: The Martinez Bros, DJ
Waff, Patrick Topping, Lauren Lo Sung,
Carl Cox, David Rodigan, Chelina
Manuhutu… the list goes on!
If I can play the music that I love and
you guys enjoy it too, we are all
winning! – Lets dance!
Any parting thoughts for emerging
artists?
If you’re reading this, you’re already
further forward than I was when I made
the step – we have all the tools at our
fingertips so jump in, go play and enjoy
it!
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www.instagram.com/jayprice_
www.soundcloud.com/jayprice-2
Sharm
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A steady piano melody, a dark sense of mystery in the air
and swift moments of percussion are swirled together in
a fragmented disarray. A uniquely sweet yet mystifying
voice is at the very centre of this perplexing song. The
thrill of passion and desire sweep over you. I kissed
every inch of your soul. An ethereal escape.
Slime Recordings is proud to welcome Astronata to the
label, presenting their debut release. ‘BeLoved’ at it’s heart
is an elegant piano ballad, housed in an footwork
exoskeleton. The interplay between the tenderness of Nata
Smirina’s voice and the frenetic percussion surrounding it
provides a beguiling listening experience. Renowned
Iberian Juke masterminds BSN Posse deliver a killer remix
on the digital flip, fusing juke and jungle with explosive
results, but still retaining the
core melodies inherent in the original.
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SETH TROXLER + LOST SOULS OF SATURN
Just a short walk from Liverpool Street station in
the heart of East London. Right opposite the
American Carwash, inside that building upon which
an old London Underground Tube carriage sits used
as an office unbeknown to many passing by, there
lies Village Underground. A warehouse space tailormade
for bass and hosting big name underground
music acts. This Easter Thursday the venue played
hosts to an eclectic musical one man show infused
with visuals so psychedelic and vibrant you could
almost feel them. Seth Troxler + Lost Souls Of Saturn
live, was that 1 man show.
Shoreditch has long been seen as a 2nd home to
ST, with past years seeing the curation of his Smokey
Tails concept, but this was different. Easter
Thursday felt like Christmas had come early. It were
as if Seth had opened up the doors to his living
room, put on his comfy slippers, turned the decks
on and simply played music for whoever would
listen effortlessly churning out riddim after riddim.
And for those that don’t know, Village Underground
is no tiny space. This massive spacious venue with
air hanger like ceilings is tailored made for bass.
Furthermore, VU is formulated in a way that the
acoustics of the venue is, to put it simply, perfect
for underground music making it the perfect stage
for Seth Troxler. From start to end, the music just
churned and a full capacity venue rocked from back
to front catching every high and low. This was truly
a step into the musical mind of Seth and boy was the
journey incredible. Long Live Thursdays!
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NEW
MUSIC
‘No Place Like Me’ by Molly Hammar ft Big Narstie is a warm RnB song full of
charm. You can feel the raw emotion in her voice, tugging at your own
heartstrings. The smooth yet rhythmic production has a little touch of flavour
in the tropical beats. A bittersweet feeling. The lyrics speak of confused
emotions, is this true or is it just the flickering remains of what used to be?
Being downed by you. Her sweetness is paired against his distant ruthless
notes.
Pairing Molly’s sensual vocal with percussive beats and a killer rap from Grime
legend, chart topping, and award winning Big Narstie, 'No Place Like Me'
reflects Molly’s current, carefree existence. Speaking about the track Molly
said “’No Place Like Me’ marks the place I'm at in my life right now, being able
to truly be free and focus on what makes me feel good. I’m 23, single and
loving life. Having Big Narstie join me on this single is a dream come true, I
was so happy when he agreed to guest, it couldn’t be a better fit.”
Fresh from his recent RTS award win for his groundbreaking national TV Show
Big Narstie added "When I first heard Molly I thought ‘rah, this is sick!’ She’s
got a wicked voice, and No Place Like Me is a banger so it was a no brainer to
jump on board. Big up Cosmos and the Swedish BDL family. We’re gonna ride
this wave from the UK to Scandinavia and across the world”
www.instagram.com/mollyhammar
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Fresh moves on
the dance floor.
A beautifully
twisted mind.
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‘Long Time Coming’ by Trixie Whitley is sexy and
intense. A steely hard bass grips you, fiercely sinking
its teeth into your skin. A whirring toxic air clouding
over. An eery, sultry voice drifts in. Huge energy surges
into the main section with a feverish passion and heat.
You’re thrown into this delicious reverie. Two souls
coming together once more. The fire burning wildly.
The Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist and former
Black Dub frontwoman has never shied away from
blurring boundaries and defying genres. For her third
solo album ‘Lacuna’, Trixie Whitley is pulling her soul
into a future world thru a fascinating and heady blend
of hi-fi electronics, hypnotic rhythms and her signature
vocals. ‘Lacuna’ adds another exciting layer to Trixie’s
already remarkable career and life path.
"For me the new album is all about perception,
possibility and the imagination. ‘Long Time Coming’
is largely about the tension which can exist between
two individuals. It is an ode to the departures and new
beginnings which often occur at the same time, an
observation of this rich yet challenging process we
experience when going through changes and
transitions. I’ve always been intrigued by the space
between opposing elements which may seem like a
void but contains a well of information – that’s why
I’m calling the album ‘Lacuna.’" Trixie Whitley
www.trixiewhitley.com
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‘CHANGE’ BY 8 BIT SOCIETY IS ULTRA HIP AND FUNKY. A
GROOVE-FUELLED BEAT KICKS INTO ACTION. THE ALLURING
YET FEISTY ATTITUDE OF HER IS PAIRED TOGETHER WITH
HIS EQUALLY CHARISMATIC AND DARING TONES. THE UPBEAT
SPRING OF THE TEMPO GETS YOUR BODY MOVING. WHAT’S
STANDING IN YOUR WAY? THE STRAIGHT-TALKING LYRICS
TALK OF TAKING THAT CHANCE AND EXPLORING YOUR
FEELINGS. I’M THE ONE YOU’RE LOOKING FOR. THE TRENDY
RETRO VIBES FLOW INTO THE VIDEO WITH COLOURFUL
SHOTS WALKING THROUGH THE STREETS OF LONDON, AS
SEEN THROUGH THE VCR OF A YOUNG COUPLE.
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‘Paradise’ by Bazzi is the epitome of a millennial
romance story. The cool, modern tone of the
production sets your body into a swaying motion.
A laidbaick, hazy vision of life is painted. The
raspy vocals spilling down the sides. If all we got
tonight, let's do this right.
On the heels of his 2019 Billboard Music Award
nomination for “Top New Artist,” twenty-one-yearold
Lebanese/American r&b/pop phenomenon
Bazzi has released the official follow-up to his
back-to-back top 10 singles, “Mine” and
“Beautiful.” “Paradise,” written entirely by Bazzi
and co-produced by Bazzi and GRAMMY-nominated
duo Rice N’ Peas (G-Eazy, Fletcher), captures the
state of mind when two young lovers discover bliss
in each other’s company, regardless of geographic
location.
“It’s not about a location or vacation, it’s about
portraying the feeling of ‘Paradise’ that can truly
exist anywhere,” Bazzi says. “For me, I always think
so vividly of my Friday nights when I was in high
school. I feel nostalgia and mystery around them
and I really wanted to capture those feelings in
this record. When people listen, I want to take
them back to those times and give them that mood
and feeling.”
www.bazziofficial.com
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The ‘DVNC EP’ is a lovely trio of artistic expressions through the form of sound.
Tommy J Gren delivers intricate dance movements and explores the
possibilities of the futuristic world. Specialivery goes hard with a cold, dark
pounding beat and gritty bass fusions. Parsifal’s soft and elegant creation
gives the feeling of floating amongst the clouds in a delicate dream. A journey
through time and space.
This release is meant to honor Leonardo da Vinci in the year of the 500th
anniversary of his death. Leonardo was eccentric and pure genius. A dreamer
who channelled researches in art and science giving birth to fantastic
innovations in many fields.
Kinesen top players - Tommy J Gren, Parsifal and Specialivery - decided to
build a shared EP trying to break everyone's personal limits into music
production, channelling other music genres influences with their personal
sound identity, editing with heart and unaffected music industry standards or
finally, more savage, recording a live session fully made with analogue
machines. The resulting EP was very satisfying and everyone learned that we
should always work standard-free and thinking out of the box.
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Dance the night
away.
An eery
fascination.
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‘Unstoppable’ by Ananya Birla is a nice, motivational song. The rhythmic
melody and uplifting tempo give you good energy. The confident, feminine
power in the vocals shine through brilliantly. Take out these fears. The theme
is all about empowering women and showing her that she can do anything. Set
all of the world on fire
Ahead of her highly-anticipated EP in April, singer-songwriter Ananya Birla, the
first homegrown artist singing in English to ever gain Platinum status in India,
has released a brand new single 'Unstoppable'.
The conversation around female empowerment has never been louder or
more widespread. To celebrate this, Ananya's uplifting track is dedicated to
fearless women who are breaking down barriers and defying stereotypes to
achieve incredible things.
Ananya, who was recently listed as one of GQ's Most Influential Young Indians,
said of the powerful electro-pop number: "Rules were made to be broken,
especially if you've been told throughout history that you're "less
than." I released 'Unstoppable' on International Woman's Day to celebrate
women who know that gender is no barrier. With determination and strength,
we can achieve anything."
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‘International’ by The Irrepressibles delivers a powerful message from
the universe. It is a strong expression of life and unity shown through the
simple spoken word. The complex, futuristic production encompasses a
bold and dramatic energy field. This electricity is fed through the ears,
pulsing through our veins.
W E W E R E O N C E O N E .
T H E S A M E B L O O D I N O U R V E I N S
N O B O R D E R S
T H E S T A R S .
F R E E D O M .
L O V E .
“I was full of anger that many of my friends who are international people
living in another country from that of their birth, or mixed race, or duel
nationality, were somehow considered invalid, not important, either by the UK
government or by the almost half of the general population. I could see
nothing but stupidity and danger in such a direction and I had to speak out. So
together with the performers on the track and video, visual artists Stephen
Williams, Darin Tufani, and Ukrainian video director Alexey Romanowsky we
decided to make something to communicate a powerful positive message of
Internationalism and international love. This in the hope to wake up people to
what they will loose.” Jamie Irrepressible
INTERNATIONAL is the 4th single released from The Irrepressibles forthcoming
third album. The tracks pro- International message, artwork social campaign,
and music video are a rallying call for compassion and a positive message
about what Internationalism does for the world and for us as people. The
message is artistically poised to come from the future, like a warning to the
direction of nationalism we are currently taking politically in the UK. The video
features close friends of songwriter/composer Jamie Irrepressible who are
either EU citizens living in either London or Berlin. In the track and music video
they speak in their native tongue - French, Bengali, Turkish, German, Spanish,
and Italian - but all communicate the same words regarding the power and
positivity of Internationalism politically and global compassion and love.
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The ‘Odyssey EP’ by Jeef B is a gentle movement into a positive realm. The title
track brings a sturdy, repetitive beat which you can rely on. The break holds a
brief moment of thought. Second track ‘Deep At Night’ maintains a secure beat
stride. It also brings a lovely charm to the melody and atmosphere allowing
for a deeper submersion into tranquility.
Launching his campaign with 'Odyssey', the rolling bass line and groove begin
to build the magic that is about ensue. Plucky leads, sweeping pads and a big
room energy all feature in this scorching E.P opener. Next up on the E.P is
another lush progressive moment in the form of 'Deep At Night'. Perfectly
titled, the track is a lush journey through dark and moody, yet with nuances of
feel good energy throughout.
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6 years since the original release, the strong and
melodic trancer ‘Morning Sun’ by Mark Rustell is
refreshed with two new remixes.
MNK delivers a vibrant sunset edit with a relaxed mood.
The focus is drawn towards the delightful piano and
warm surrounding glow.
“I wanted to do something smooth and melodic,” MNK
explains. “I started thinking about tracks from the
90s/00s, that was my inspiration.”
Next up, Michel Dogniaux takes a minimal approach with
an orchestral intro mix whereby deep, atmospheric
notes are prolonged to create intensity. This then drops
down into a hard retro-style production.
Michel Dogniaux describes his thought process, “this
energetic melody, these chords, I had to transcribe it
and give something epic - reminiscent of the sun when
it rises in a grandiose natural setting.”
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‘Solo’ by Jamala is a dramatic portrayal of independence.
Water droplets splash onto the dark, rumbling ground. She
reflects on the bleak state of affairs that have passed. I
played it well and lost the war. There is a lovely range to
the vocals featuring beautiful soft highs as well as gorgeous
smooth depths. A strong, powerful piano comes in together
with equally strong self-empowerment. You won’t win me
over.
Solo is the new pop anthem by world famous and award
winning vocalist Jamala, featuring a remix package that is
already smashing the club charts. Jamala says “I’m so
excited about releasing Solo, I’ve had such a great response
about it from DJs! And it was such a fun experience working
with Bryan Todd, we make a great team.”
Jamala is a Ukrainian recording artist, songwriter and
actress who has been topping the Ukrainian charts for the
past decade. She prestigiously performed at the UEFA EURO
2012 football championships to 150 countries, creating an
international buzz for her performance of Goal. In 2014 her
cinematic debut The Guide received critical success,
winning a #1 movie at the box office. In 2016, Jamala had
another milestone in her career when she won Eurovision
for the song 1944, the video of which has had almost 5
million views.
Jamala has had 6 albums & 18 internationally successful
singles. She is a judge on The Voice in the Ukraine where
she enjoys coaching younger artists and helping them to
develop. She has had hundreds of millions of YouTube &
Spotify streams and performs to stadium audiences around
the world. Her new single Solo looks set to break Jamala in
the UK, where it is already #7 in the Music Week charts.
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A harsh
recollection of
lost romance.
A funky twist on a
classic.
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‘Meditation’ by Arkam is a beautiful moment of transcendence. The deep
atmosphere moves your mind, an energy force taking over you. Waves
washing over you like the oceans lapping at the sand. The lively track lifts
your spirit and imparts great power to the listener. Raise your vibrations.
Focus your attention and expand your conscious awareness as you get lifted
by “Meditation”, a billowing progressive stunner coming soon from the
brilliant mind of Arkam. Signifying his debut on OHM Deep State, “Meditation”
will help you find your center as the consistent rhythm displays the character
of a heartbeat, guiding us through a maze of fluttering synth detail and
vibrating bassline. Adding to our journey of internal exploration, far off in the
distance the spirits of the night sing a song that sounds like a sweet whisper to
the soul. As each element claims its effect on our psyche, we feel the stress
begin to get swept away like a weightless entity caught in the grasp of the
cool winter wind. Through the virtue of “Meditation”, we discover a
phenomenal balance between auditory authenticity and the human
experience.
Since DJ/producer Ellez Ria chose to embark on his Arkam side project, there
hasn’t been one soul free from the effects of his (outside the box) dance music
stylings. Artists like Markus Schulz, Cosmic Gate, Darren Porter, and Super 8 &
Tab have already stepped up to sing their praises and with unique studio
productions like “Meditation” waiting in the wings, there should be no
question that Arkam will one day rule the industry. But, in the here and now, as
he continues to blur the lines of genre-defining boundaries, Arkam finds his
rightful home among the musical visionaries that make OHM Deep State
resonate with future-forward flair! Whatever your dance floor pleasure, it is
Arkam who has the answer.
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EVENTS
Sunwaves Festival
25 April - 1 May
Mamaia, Romania
Les Nuits Botanique
25 April - 5 May
Brussels, Belgium
Springfest Fruhlingsfest
25 April - 8 May
Munich, Germany
Ayia Napa House Party
Electric
27 April - 4 May
Ayia Napa, Cyprus
Annie Mac Presents: Lost
& Found Festival
2 - 5 May
St Paul’s Bay, Malta
DGTL Santiago
3 May
Santiago, Chile
Empire Music Festival
3 - 4 May
Guatemala
Together Festival
3 - 4 May
Bangkok, Thailand
DGTL Sao Paulo
4 May
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Abode In The Park
4 May
Southampton, United
Kingdom
Hospitality Summer BBQ
4 May
London, United Kingdom
Liverpool Sound City
4 - 5 May
Liverpool, United
Kingdom
Dance4Liberation
5 May
Zwolle, Netherlands
The Great Escape
Festival
9 - 11 May
Brighton, United Kingdom
Psychedelic Circus Open
Air Festival
9 - 13 May
Gohlen, Germany
Mallorca Live Festival
10 - 11 May
Mallorca, Spain
Norfolk & Norwich
Festival
10 - 26 May
Norwich, United Kingdom
Crate Diggers Brighton
11 May
Brighton, United Kingdom
Music On Festival
11 - 12 May
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Chambord X Cercle
Festival
11 - 12 May
Chambord, France
Transition Festival
14 - 21 May
Almonte, Spain
Jazz a Liege
16 - 19 May
Liege, Belgium
Joshua Tree Music
Festival
16 - 19 May
California, United States
The Soundcrash Funk &
Should Weekender
17 - 19 May
Brighton, United Kingdom
Electric Daisy Carnival -
EDC Las Vegas
17 - 19 May
Las Vegas, United States
Hangout Music Festival
17 - 19 May
Alabama, United States
Great Wall Festival
18 - 19 May
Beijing, China
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Dot To Do Festival -
Manchester
24 May
Manchester, United
Kingdom
Elements Festival
24 - 25 May
Dormettingen, Germany
Le Bon Air Festival
24 - 25 May
Marseille, France
Dot To Dot Festival
24 - 25 May
United Kingdom
Neighbourhood
Weekender
25 - 26 May
Warrington, United
Kingdom
Slam Dunk Festival
25 - 26 May
Leeds, United Kingdom
We Are FSTVL
24 - 26 May
Upminster, United
Kingdom
Boston Calling Festival
24 - 26 May
Boston, United States
Elements Lakewood
Music & Arts Festival
24 - 27 May
Pennsylvania, United
States
909 Festival
25 May
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Let’s Rock! - Norwich
25 May
Norwich, United Kingdom
Creamfields Presents
Steel Yard London
25 - 26 May
London, United Kingdom
South Central Festival
25 - 26 May
Portsmouth, United
Kingdom
Distortion
29 May - 2 June
Copenhagen, Denmark
Primavera Sound
30 May - 1 June
Barcelona, Spain
Zrce Spring Break
Europe
30 May - 2 June
Novalja, Croatia
Secret Island
30 May - 2 June
Sibenik, Croatia
Earth Garden
30 May - 3 June
Attard, Malta
AVA Festival
31 May - 1 June
Belfast, United Kingdom
Best Kept Secret
31 May - 2 June
Hilvarenbeek,
Netherlands
The Acoustic Festival Of
Britain
31 May - 2 June
Uttoxeter, United
Kingdom
Free Your Mind Festival
1 June
Anheim. Netherlands
Camden Rocks Festival
1 - 2 June
London, United Kingdom
NOS Primavera Sound
6 - 8 June
Porto, Portugal
Field Day
7 - 8 June
London, United Kingdom
Rock Fest
7 - 8 June
Hyvinkaa, Finland
Junction 2 Festival
7 - 9 June
London, United Kingdom
World Club Dome
7 - 9 June
Frankfurt, Germany
Rock Am Ring
7 - 9 June
Nurburg, Germany
Supa Dupa Fly X
Santorini
7 - 11 June
Santorini, Greece
Pleinvrees Festival
8 June
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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The DarkWoods Festival
II
8 June
Mauritius
Parklife Festival
8 - 9 June
Manchester, United
Kingdom
Ultra Singapore
8 - 9 June
Singapore
Marvellous Island
8 - 9 June
Paris, France
Live At Chelsea
13 - 16 June
London, United Kingdom
Isle Of Wight Festival
13 - 16 June
Isle Of Wight, United
Kingdom
ABODE On The Rock
13 - 17 June
Gozo, Malta
Its The Ship China
13 - 17 June
Shanghai, China
SHOWTIME: 90s Ragga
14 June
London, United Kingdom
Download Festival
14 - 16 June
Derby, United Kingdom
Disney Loves Jazz
15 June
Paris, France
Ajunadeep Presents
Explorations
20 - 25 June
Dhermi, Albania
Azkena Rock Festival
21 - 22 June
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
A Summer Story
21 - 22 June
Madrid, Spain
Secret Solstice
21 - 23 June
Reykjavik, Iceland
Solidays
21 - 23 June
Paris, France
Helfest Open Air
21 - 23 June
Clisson, France
Glastonbury Festival
26 - 30 June
Pitton, United Kingdom
Garorock
27 - 30 June
Marmande, France
OpenAir St.Gallen
27 - 30 June
St. Gallen, Switzerland
SHOWTIME: Dancehall
Future
28 June
London, United Kingdom
Download Festival
Madrid
28 - 30 June
Madrid, Spain
Lollapalooza Stockholm
28 - 30 June
Stockholm, Sweden
Rum & Reggae Festival
London
29 June
London,United Kingdom
Awakenings Festival
29 - 30 June
Spaarnwoude,
Netherlands
Innversisions Festival
3 - 7 July
London, United Kingdom
Les Eurockeennes
4 - 7 July
Belfort, France
Love Supreme Jazz
Festival
5 - 7 July
Lewes, United Kingdom
Wireless
5 - 7 July
London, United Kingdom
Paradise City Festival
5 - 7 July
Perk, Belgium
Dour
10 - 14 July
Dour, Belgium
Mad Cool Festival
11 - 13 July
Madrid, Spain
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Lovebox
12 - 13 July
London, United Kingdom
Cocoon In The Park
13 July
Leeds, United Kingdom
MADE
27 July
Birmingham, United
Kingdom
Onblackheath
13 - 14 July
London, United Kingdom
Sonar
18 July
Barcelona, Spain
Bluedot
18 - 21 July
Cheshire, United Kingdom
Latitiude
18 - 22 July
Suffolk, United Kingdom
Tomorrowland
19 - 28 July
Boom, Belgium
Melt Festival
19 - 21 July
Gräfenhainichen,
Germany
Standon Calling
25 - 28 July
Hertfordshire, United
Kingdom
Camp Bestival
25 - 28 July
Dorset, United Kingdom
Fuji Rock
26 - 28 July
Yuzawa, Japan
Stand out from the crowd with Fieldcandy
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REFERENCES
Earth
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
pvuN_WvF1to
www.welovetheearth.org
Do What Moves You
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
HskJ90NlaDY
www.bacardi.com/uk/en/ourcampaign/dance-floor
Astronata - BeLoved
www.soundcloud.com/slimetime/sets/
astronata-beloved-slm178
https://lnk.to/Astronata
---
www.facebook.com/astronataofficial
https://linktr.ee/astronatamusic
Cocoon In The Park
www.residentadvisor.net/
events/1236516
www.cocooninthepark.com
Proudly People - Time Up EP
www.beatport.com/release/time-upep/2576638
www.soundcloud.com/proudlypeople
Teyana Taylor - Issues/Hold On
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
mzs7lmETE90
https://shop.teyanataylor.com/
---
www.teyanataylor.com
Paytra - ToTo
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
b9YH3kFUTo4
https://ampl.ink/gGQ0E
---
www.paytramusic.com
www.facebook.com/PaytraMusic
www.paytrapublishing.com
Ministry of Sound
www.ministryofsound.com/club
Jay Price
www.mixcloud.com/jayprice-2/0403
---
www.instagram.com/jayprice_
www.soundcloud.com/jayprice-2
Seth Troxler
www.sethtroxler.com/
---
www.villageunderground.co.uk
Molly Hammar ft Big Narstie - No Place
Like Me
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
kA4AVBLr50M
https://orcd.co/nplm
---
www.instagram.com/mollyhammar
www.instagram.com/bignarstie
Dots Per Inch - Step 2 This
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
Ie05VGPJT3E
https://yosh.lnk.to/Step2This
---
www.dotsperinchuk.com
Kinnoha & Kensaye - Medusa
www.soundcloud.com/kinnoha/
medusa-prod-by-kensaye
https://kinnoha.bandcamp.com/album/
blossoming
---
www.soundcloud.com/Kinnoha
www.kensaye.com
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Trixie Whitley - Long Time Coming
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJq_QhvUtY
https://fanlink.to/TW-Lacuna
---
www.trixiewhitley.com
8 Bit Society - Change
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
dxoo4w7stbs
https://spoti.fi/2Ovk8ch
---
www.8bitsociety.net
Bazzi - Paradise
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
x90WLRa5uGo
https://bazzi.lnk.to/PARADISE
---
www.bazziofficial.com
DVNC EP
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
tzxxaXkzsgs
www.beatport.com/release/dvncep/2558627
---
www.soundcloud.com/kinesenrec
Lizzie Curious & Louis Lennon - Into
The Club
www.youtube.com/watch?
v=6DVg_qrnlF8
www.beatport.com/release/into-theclub/2523998
---
www.lizziecurious.com
www.soundcloud.com/louislennon
Ananya Birla - Unstoppable
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
KzeKmJj7L-Q
https://umgi.lnk.to/AnanyaUnstoppable
---
www.ananyabirla.com
The Irrepressibles - International
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
t_hHtV3ZOLg
www.traxsource.com/title/1118813/
international
---
www.facebook.com/TheIrrepressibles
Jeef B - Odyssey EP
www.youtube.com/watch?
v=6BexJlzy860
www.beatport.com/release/odysseyep/2540099
---
www.facebook.com/jeefmusic
Mark Rustell - Morning Sun (The
Remixes)
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=
PLeFksWW9nDCIOOHnHdfetRN5LLK4P-0hc
http://smarturl.it/AWJR159
---
www.awjrecordings.com
Jamala - Solo
www.youtube.com/watch?
v=677uUWwTTyA
https://song.link/i/1450364218
---
www.jamalamusic.com
Kirk Spence ft Cici Jack - Aerial
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
Fpt4lYM794A
http://hyperurl.co/87d0ew
---
www.kirkspencer.co.uk
www.facebook.com/cicijackmusic
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Hectic - Memory
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
yiG0D8Jvzuw
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/
hectic12345/memory
---
www.soundcloud.com/hecticmusic
DJ Swiss ft Oggie - Stand By Me
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
oAHHUOcQIkQ
www.deezer.com/en/track/651401192
---
www.instagram.com/djswissofficial
www.facebook.com/oggieofficial/
Arkam - Meditation
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
tYYs1OmhY7A
www.beatport.com/release/
meditation/2532114
---
www.facebook.com/ArkamMusic
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On The Cover:
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