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July 2019 Issue 60 features an insight into independent film A Boy Called Sailboat and diverse event Coombe Weekender plus interviews with Karmel Jäger and Rick Live.

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Audiation<br />

Dance with Karmel Jäger as she makes<br />

waves in the rebellious Sydney scene.<br />

•••<br />

A lethal and exciting combination, Rick<br />

Live collaborates with Katie Price.


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<br />

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<br />

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<br />

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<br />

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<br />

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<br />

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<br />

- 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<br />

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<br />

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<br />

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<br />

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<br />

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<br />

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<br />

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<br />

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<br />

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<br />

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<br />

m u s i c i a n s .<br />

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<br />

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 .<br />

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<br />

sound. Music can be a<br />

comforter, party maker,<br />

career path or a way of<br />

life."<br />

Ruby, Editor & Owner<br />

"Music is much more than<br />

sound. Music can be a<br />

comforter, party maker,<br />

career path or a way of<br />

life."<br />

Rokuro, Associate Editor<br />

"The birth of one's child is<br />

the only feeling that<br />

comes close to getting<br />

lost in music."<br />

Cessle, Associate Editor<br />

"Music is a form of art<br />

that reveals a truth in a<br />

world full of mystery."<br />

Sarah, Staff Writer<br />

"No matter what's<br />

happening in life, it's<br />

usually great music will<br />

keep you going."<br />

Malachi, Staff Writer<br />

"Music is life. It's a<br />

universal language that<br />

has no barriers. It unifies<br />

people around the world.<br />

It brings people joy."<br />

Andy, Staff Writer<br />

"Music & love are the<br />

same things really. If kids<br />

grew up with music in<br />

their lives, then their lives<br />

would always be filled<br />

with love."<br />

David, Associate Editor<br />

"The moment you feel<br />

happy about music, that is<br />

the very essence of it.<br />

Being in the vibes and<br />

understanding what music<br />

has for your soul."<br />

Steve, Staff Writer<br />

"Music is the way I see the<br />

world."<br />

Mary, Brand Ambassador<br />

"It's an escape, a relaase, a<br />

chance to write how I feel<br />

and allow other readers to<br />

relate. Music has saved<br />

me many times."<br />

Jessie, Staff Writer<br />

"Music is love, you can<br />

feel it. Music binds people<br />

together, ending war and<br />

bringing peace to the<br />

soul."<br />

Ashna, Creative Assistant<br />

"Music is a material<br />

artwork of my dreams that<br />

inspires me to overcome<br />

difficulties of everyday<br />

life. I admire people who<br />

can make it!"<br />

Tamara, Brand Ambassador<br />

"You know you are a<br />

music addict when you<br />

get a natural high when<br />

you hear a tune you love!"<br />

Christina, Vice President<br />

"Music is my Truth.<br />

Techno is my Heart. Love<br />

the mediator that led to a<br />

connected, liberating,<br />

beautiful, surrender to my<br />

inner peace."<br />

Sharm, Staff Writer


Thanks to:<br />

Backdrop Promo<br />

Bass=Win<br />

BB Gun Press<br />

Critical Music<br />

Hussle<br />

Josh Lasden<br />

Karmel Jäger<br />

Kenja Records<br />

Midi Logic<br />

Neighbourhood PR<br />

Oggie<br />

On The Rise Promotions<br />

Relish PR Factory<br />

Republic Media<br />

Rick Live<br />

Space Promotions<br />

Strike Media<br />

Ten Letter PR<br />

Urban Dubz<br />

Axel Jansson photography by<br />

Kieron McCarron<br />

Icons & graphics by<br />

kues1<br />

Onlyyouqj<br />

Kjpargeter<br />

Alekksall<br />

pikisuperstar<br />

freepik.com<br />

CONTENTS<br />

8 Shows Guide<br />

10 Mint Festival<br />

11 Rick Live<br />

14 A Boy Called Sailboat<br />

16 25 Years Josh Lasden<br />

18 24 Hour Garage Experience<br />

19 SMILE: Rick Live<br />

21 Throwback Season<br />

22 #AudiationNation<br />

23 Karmel Jäger<br />

28 Hurricane<br />

30 Coombe Weekender<br />

33 New Music<br />

51 Events Guide<br />

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Hi Guys & Dolls...<br />

A s t y l i s h s h o t o f K a r m e l J ä g e r a d o r n s o v e r c o v e r w i t h l o v e l y p e a c h<br />

a n d b l u e t o n e s , t h e b l u e b a c k g r o u n d i s c a r r i e d o v e r o n t o t h e b a c k<br />

c o v e r . T h i s m o n t h h a s s h o n e t h e l i g h t o n t h e j o y o f d i v e r s i t y a n d<br />

l o v e w i t h t h e c e l e b r a t i o n s o f P r i d e m o n t h a n d , o n e o f o u r f a v o u r i t e s ,<br />

W o r l d M u s i c D a y . A q u o t e I ’ d l i k e t o s h a r e h e r e , f r o m E l e x i s A n s l e y :<br />

“ A l l e t e r n i t y i s i n t h e m o m e n t “<br />

I n t h i s i s s u e : C e s s l e fi l l s u s i n w i t h i n f o o n t h e s t a n d - o u t M i n t<br />

F e s t i v a l i n L e e d s a n d t h e d i v e r s e C o o m b e W e e k e n d e r i n C o v e n t r y .<br />

N e v e r w a i t o r r e l y o n a n y b o d y . I c h a t w i t h U K D J a n d p r o d u c e r R i c k<br />

L i v e w h o a i m s t o b r i n g p e o p l e t o g e t h e r t h r o u g h m u s i c , h e a l s o<br />

r e v e a l s h i s e x c i t i n g c o l l a b o r a t i o n w i t h K a t i e P r i c e . D i s c o v e r A B o y<br />

C a l l e d S a i l b o a t , t h e w h i m s i c a l fi l m o f a y o u n g b o y s p r e a d i n g l o v e<br />

a n d p o s i t i v i t y t h r o u g h a s i m p l e g u i t a r . H e a d o v e r t o E e k l o , B e l g i u m<br />

a s I c h e c k o u t J o s h L a s d e n ’ s u p c o m i n g e v e n t w h i c h c e l e b r a t e s 2 5<br />

y e a r s o f h i s m u s i c a l c a r e e r . G e t y o u r 2 4 H o u r G a r a g e E x p e r i e n c e<br />

w i t h M i d i L o g i c ’ s e p i c m i x o f t h e g e n r e : p a s t , p r e s e n t a n d f u t u r e .<br />

O g g i e i s t h r o w i n g t h i n g s b a c k w i t h h i s n e w a l b u m o f f e e l g o o d<br />

n o s t a l g i a , I ’ v e g o t y o u r r e v i e w . I l o v e m a k i n g p e o p l e g e t u p a n d<br />

d a n c e . S h a r m g e t s t o k n o w S y d n e y a r t i s t K a r m e l J ä g e r a s h e r<br />

e x p l o r a t i o n i n t o e l e c t r o n i c m u s i c l i f t s h e r i n t h e u n d e r g r o u n d s c e n e .<br />

W e ' v e g o t y o u r e v e n t s g u i d e , s h o w l i s t i n g s a n d m u s i c f r o m E m i l y<br />

B e a r , M o r g a n w a y , A x e l J a n s s o n , O t o s a n , S o r a n a a n d m o r e .<br />

R u b y x<br />

C o n n e c t w i t h u s :<br />

F a c e b o o k / A u d i a t i o n M a g a z i n e<br />

T w i t t e r @ A u d i a t i o n M a g<br />

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I got my copy of @audiationmagazine!! I’m<br />

humbly reading this beautifully written article on<br />

page 24 and I had to capture some silly pictures!<br />

Couldn’t be more grateful to be able to do what I L.<br />

O.V.E. & have friends like you take notice! Thank<br />

you for all the support all these years and for<br />

everything you’ve done to help me get noticed.<br />

- Karina Nistal


SHOWS<br />

London timezone<br />

Radio | Podcast<br />

Monday<br />

10am Clara Amfo | Variety - BBC Radio 1<br />

10am Neev | Variety - KISS FM UK<br />

2pm Danny Blaze | House, UK Garage & Club Classics - Flex FM<br />

6pm Relive The Madness | Dance - One World Radio<br />

Tuesday<br />

10am Clara Amfo | Variety - BBC Radio 1<br />

10am Neev | Variety - KISS FM UK<br />

6pm Relive The Madness | Dance - One World Radio<br />

Sister Bliss In Session | House & Dance<br />

A State Of Trance | Trance<br />

Wednesday<br />

10am Clara Amfo | Variety - BBC Radio 1<br />

10am Neev | Variety - KISS FM UK<br />

2pm Danny Blaze | House, UK Garage & Club Classics - Flex FM<br />

6pm Relive The Madness | Dance - One World Radio<br />

Thursday<br />

10am Clara Amfo | Variety - BBC Radio 1<br />

10am Neev | Variety - KISS FM UK<br />

6pm Jeremy Sylvester | House & UK Garage - Urban Dubz Facebook<br />

6pm Relive The Madness | Dance - One World Radio<br />

Toolroom Radio | House & Dance<br />

Global Warm Up | House & Dance<br />

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Friday<br />

10am Neev | Variety - KISS FM UK<br />

11am The Weekend with Adam K & Nervo | Dance - One World Radio<br />

2pm Sam Supplier | House, UK Garage & Bass - Rinse FM<br />

4pm Husky | House - D3EP<br />

7pm Annie Mac | Dance - BBC Radio 1<br />

9pm Pete Tong | Dance - BBC Radio 1<br />

9pm Wideboys | House & UK Garage - KISSTORY<br />

10pm Mike Delinquent | House & UK Garage - KISSTORY<br />

10pm Friday Night Kiss with Steve Smart | Club - KISS FM UK<br />

10pm Capital Weekender with Ministry Of Sound | Club - Capital FM<br />

Trustnobody | House & Techno<br />

Hospital Records | Drum & Bass<br />

Above & Beyond Group Therapy | Trance<br />

Clublife | Club<br />

Saturday<br />

11am The Weekend with Adam K & Nervo | Dance - One World Radio<br />

6pm The Music Box | House - D3EP<br />

6pm DJ Queen E | Urban - Ontop FM<br />

8pm Saturday Night Kiss with Steve Smart | Club - KISS FM UK<br />

10pm Capital Weekender with Ministry Of Sound | Club - Capital FM<br />

11pm Saturday Night Kiss Fresh with DJ S.K.T | House, Techno &<br />

Bass - KISS FRESH<br />

Sunday<br />

11am Sunday Recharge | Dance - One World Radio<br />

The Beauty Of Sound | Trance<br />

UKF Podcast | Bass<br />

The Chillout Lounge Mix | Chillout<br />

HeavyBeatsRadio | Club<br />

Clubbing Culture | Club<br />

Monthly Injection Shehzad K ON AIR | Club<br />

Stashed Sessions | House & Techno<br />

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MINT FESTIVAL<br />

Mint Festival, one the most stand out festivals in the North of England,<br />

returns to Leeds with a stonker of a line-up for what is set to be one<br />

of its greatest editions.<br />

MINT FESTIVAL<br />

28 SEPTEMBER 2019<br />

RAF CHURCH FENTON, LEEDS, UK<br />

Once again being held at RAF Church Fenton, just by Leeds East Airport,<br />

the 28th of April promises to deliver some out-of-the-world stage<br />

production with a matching line up to boot featuring industry<br />

heavyweights such as Patrick Topping, Gorgon City, Enzo Siragusa,<br />

Claptone, Apollonia, Seth Troxler, MK & More. On top of this is the<br />

mouthwatering news that world renowned party starters Elrow and<br />

cult underground crew FUSE will host their own arenas.<br />

www.mintfestival.co.uk<br />

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Cessle


Rick Live<br />

Rick Live has worked in the DJ scene<br />

since his teenage years, having played<br />

in clubs and bars across the UK and<br />

Internationally with residencies in<br />

Ibiza, Malia, LA, Thailand & Australia.<br />

He currently co-owns the notorious<br />

UKG Chronicle festival and holds a<br />

show on London’s Flex FM 101.4FM.<br />

Rick Live also enjoys remix and<br />

production work in the house & garage<br />

genres. His recent releases include the<br />

energetic club song ‘Take It Out On The<br />

Dancefloor’ with Sam Bailey, and the<br />

bubbly modern twist of ’Something In<br />

Your Eyes’ with Shelley Nelson. He is<br />

now working with some exciting<br />

names in the industry including Ed<br />

Sheeran, Steven Marley and Yazmin<br />

(TOWIE).<br />

Rick Live’s latest collaboration has<br />

rapidly gained media attention as he<br />

teams up with Katie Price for her brand<br />

new single ‘Hurricane’ which is set to<br />

be released 25 July 2019. Rick Live<br />

previously remixed Katie Price’s song<br />

‘I Got U’ which was also performed at<br />

the BH Mallorca pool party for the<br />

launch of the ‘Hurricane’ release.<br />

Amidst this excitement, we caught up<br />

with Rick Live to find out more…<br />

You’re quite a one-man band, tell us a<br />

little about yourself and what you do.<br />

I’m an up-and-coming producer and DJ.<br />

I’ve currently worked with some of the<br />

largest names in the industry both sides<br />

of my career…<br />

The DJ - supported the likes of Will Smith<br />

A.K.A The Fresh Prince, DJ EZ, Luck &<br />

Neat and even Boy Better Know, to name<br />

but a few.<br />

The Producer - tracks with UK garage<br />

icon Sweet Female Attitude, Shelley<br />

Nelson, X Factor winner Sam Bailey, Ed<br />

Sheeran, Jethro, and my latest up-andcoming<br />

release with household name<br />

Katie Price.<br />

You dabble in a mix of genres from<br />

house to garage to R&B, where does<br />

your inspiration come from when<br />

producing?<br />

My inspiration has always come from<br />

the greats in the music industry from all<br />

types. From tracks like Man In The Mirror,<br />

Changes by 2pac and even current<br />

artists such as MK, Swedish House Mafia,<br />

Low Steppa, Sam Divine…<br />

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Your latest work has been with Katie<br />

Price for her new single ‘Hurricane’,<br />

can you tell us what it is like to work<br />

with her?<br />

She is a dream to work with - dedicated,<br />

hard-working and knows how to<br />

deliver.<br />

How did the ideas and the song come<br />

about?<br />

We are currently working on a album<br />

together, and, each song has an<br />

underlying meaning to both of us which<br />

makes our combination quite lethal and<br />

exciting at the same time.<br />

You co-own UKG Chronicle - in one<br />

sentence, tell us what makes it this<br />

festival stand out?<br />

It’s welcoming to everybody. From the<br />

rainbow-coloured circle to the word<br />

“Chronicle”, we deliver a story, past and<br />

present… A trip down memory lane with<br />

an incredible team Steve Kiel, Nikki Deal<br />

& Colin Bull)<br />

What are some of your favourite<br />

memories and highlights in your career<br />

so far?<br />

Two spring to mind.. In 2014 my first<br />

performance at Wembley arena, with<br />

UKG Chronicle, and to perform with so<br />

many of my friends from UK Garage<br />

scene - MC Kie, Artful Dodger & Ms<br />

Dynamite. In 2017 in Blackpool, being<br />

able to stand on the same stage as Will<br />

Smith. They are both moments I will<br />

treasure forever.<br />

to succeed in the music biz?<br />

Never wait or rely on anybody. If you<br />

want something, it will never be handed<br />

on a plate. This is an extremely tough<br />

industry and, if you’re hungry, give it<br />

your all and go get it.<br />

What’s in store for the future?<br />

To continue to do what I love to do, and<br />

that’s to bring people together with<br />

music.<br />

Any last words?<br />

Would love to thank everybody that’s<br />

helped me along the way, and I still have<br />

such a long way to go. I’m extremely<br />

honoured to be able to work with so<br />

many incredibly talented artists and<br />

people. Special thank you to all and<br />

every person that supports me, worked<br />

with me and my amazing wife and<br />

family. THANK YOU X<br />

__________________________________<br />

Listen to Rick Live Thursdays, 10am<br />

on Flex FM 101.4FM<br />

www.flexfm.co.uk<br />

UPCOMING EVENT: The UKG Chronicle<br />

on the Coast<br />

13 December 2019<br />

Vauxhall Holiday Park, Great<br />

Yarmouth, UK<br />

www.fatsoma.com/ukgchronicle<br />

www.soundcloud.com/dj-rick-live<br />

www.instagram.com/rickliveofficial<br />

What is your advice for those wanting<br />

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A Boy Called Sailboat<br />

The whimsical film will charm you with the quaint story<br />

of a young boy who discovers a love for music.<br />

Sailboat, played by Julian Atocani Sanchez, is an<br />

enigmatic character with a warm and loving heart. His<br />

innocence and kind nature spread optimism to those<br />

around him, and spark a little emotion in the hearts of<br />

each viewer. The heart strings are further tugged<br />

through sadness and difficult moments, yet this little<br />

boy never gives up hope.<br />

In a slanted home beyond the reaches of a droughtridden<br />

town, an isolated Hispanic family accept an<br />

impossible blessing and name their only son "Sailboat".<br />

Sailboat brought fresh love and hope to his family who<br />

have forged a simple but proud life in America, but one<br />

afternoon he brings home something more: a "little<br />

guitar". From this moment, Sailboat and his ukulele are<br />

inseparable, and when his ill grandmother requests he<br />

write a song for her, Sailboat meanders through<br />

adversity to deliver the unimaginable - the greatest song<br />

ever written.<br />

‘A Boy Called Sailboat’, directed by Cameron Nugent<br />

and presented by The Movie Partnership, is available<br />

to watch via DVD and digital download. A few notable<br />

members of the cast include Oscar winner J.K.<br />

Simmons as well as Jake Busey, Noel Gugliemi,<br />

Elizabeth De Razzo. The independent film is being<br />

received well and is a winner of the Boston Film<br />

Festival's Festival Prize, Newport Beach Film Festival's<br />

Audience Award and the Prescott Film Festival's<br />

Director's Choice Award.<br />

Will the mysterious song breathe one last miracle, or<br />

reveal a hapless twist of fate that will return his family<br />

to a house held up by a stick; a car with no doors; an<br />

unchanging wardrobe; and a friend who can't blink..?<br />

'A Boy Called Sailboat' is available to watch on all<br />

major digital download stores.<br />

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25 YEARS JOSH LASDEN<br />

7 August 2019 sees artist Josh Lasden celebrate 25 years of his career in<br />

Eeklo, Belgium. The DJ & producer has proudly found success with his<br />

passion for house, electronic and futuristic music. He also founded the El<br />

Futuro Recordings label which holds releases from artists such as Synoptic,<br />

Major K, Sharm Pillay, Mátyás Blanckaert and the founder himself. Josh<br />

Lasden has played at some of the hottest events and clubs including<br />

Tomorrowland, Decadance, 10 Days Off, Fuse and Herbakkersfestival.<br />

The ’25 Years Josh Lasden’ event will be held at his hometown of Eeklo in<br />

the lovely location of Eeklo Beach - Eeklo Centre. The joyous summer<br />

atmosphere brings forth a beach house with themed games for children, a<br />

graffiti workshop as well as the chill out and music lounge. It will feature<br />

live sets from Josh Lasden and Sven Van Hees. It is a free and familyfriendly<br />

event where all are welcome!<br />

This is just the start of the celebrations as Josh Lasden will present a series<br />

of projects and events dedicated to his 25-year career. More events are in<br />

the works together with a special compilation album, this will all span<br />

across the year, commencing from this first event. Josh Lasden reveals<br />

more detail with us...<br />

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Career highlights…<br />

Too much fine memories and highlights<br />

really, but there are a few I really have<br />

to mention. My gig in The Egg, London<br />

with Nils Hess, the Tomorrowland gig,<br />

Bob Sinclar lifting me up for a packed<br />

Fuse club in Brussels after the warming<br />

up, the closing of Carl Craig and a year<br />

later top of the bill together with<br />

Laurent Garnier at the legendary 10<br />

Days Off festival, my longtime<br />

residency in Club Decadance and my<br />

first events that I organized in Club N9<br />

in my hometown Eeklo City in Belgium.<br />

Playing Folies Pigalle in Paris several<br />

times and the CE Festival in Milan were<br />

all memorable visits. The MuZZic<br />

residency for the Kozzmozz concept in<br />

Ghent are still some fine memories. And<br />

the day I met Synoptic, in Café d’Anvers<br />

in Antwerp, asking me to produce<br />

progressive house as a duo - that is<br />

currently still a great partnership that<br />

started back in 2004.<br />

The future…<br />

Well my personal vision has always<br />

been futuristic, so that means I’m<br />

looking forward to the future. Meaning<br />

more releases on the El Futuro<br />

Recordings label and so much events I<br />

want to play and invite visitors to the<br />

world of futuristic music.<br />

About that, I also launched the term<br />

‘progressive chill out’, as since day one<br />

we are producing chill out music having<br />

that special futuristic feel in it. We also<br />

add progressive (house) elements to<br />

those tracks and therefore we decided<br />

to use the term progressive chill out. Or<br />

just listen to the tracks Coral Dreams<br />

(Chill Out Mix), When The Lights Go Out,<br />

Meeting The Mermaids and Love The<br />

Future.<br />

Event preview…<br />

The 25 Years Josh Lasden concept will<br />

be held for over 1 year with different<br />

events and also a special compilation<br />

release that will be available on portals<br />

such as iTunes, Beatport, Juno<br />

Download, Spotify and many more.<br />

A first event will take place in my<br />

hometown, Eeklo City, during the Eeklo<br />

Beach concept. This night is a cooperation<br />

with Horeca Markt Eeklo and<br />

the City Of Eeklo, bringing you futuristic<br />

music ranging from chill out, lounge,<br />

progressive chill out towards beach<br />

house music. This will be held on the 7th<br />

August and will have a free entrance and<br />

I invited Sven Van Hees - the biggest<br />

international lounge artist of Belgium.<br />

Next to this event, there’s also a special<br />

release planned or the 25 Years Josh<br />

Lasden compilation that will be<br />

released on my El Futuro Recordings<br />

label.<br />

I’m also looking forward to the M.M.A.D.<br />

Festival, this is brand new and organized<br />

at the historical Castle Of Laarne which<br />

is gorgeous. This festival will take place<br />

on the 11th August and I will be playing<br />

a 25 Years Josh Lasden DJ set there.<br />

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www.joshlasden.com<br />

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Garage girls and boys unite, this is the ultimate mix for 24 hours of<br />

pure raving. This epic mix features tracks from Sunship, Mike<br />

Delinquent, Charles Jay, Mind Of A Dragon, Wideboys, Soulecta and<br />

more.<br />

24 hour mix of the best UK Garage.<br />

Past, present and future.<br />

From the underground, to the tower blocks.<br />

This is 24 Hour Garage Experience - Mixed by Midi Logic.<br />

www.instagram.com/midilogic<br />

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" S e e i n g e v e r y b o d y g e t l o s t i n t h e<br />

m u s i c I p l a y a n d p r o d u c e , e v e n i f<br />

i t ’ s j u s t f o r a m o m e n t . " R i c k L i v e<br />

T H I N G S T H AT M A K E M E<br />

SMILE.


The ’Throwback Season’ album by Oggie is a great medley of moods and<br />

genres. This is a wonderful compilation whereby he simply takes various<br />

tracks from warm old school memories, and really enjoys exploring his own<br />

versatility and performing these nostalgic gems.<br />

‘Feel’ featuring Miami Rockz holds a huge burst of bright energy with an<br />

upbeat tempo as well as high frequencies in both the dance melody and the<br />

gripping vocals.<br />

‘Anyplace Anytime’ drops down into a dirty Hip Hop vibe boasting of<br />

smooth and seductive vocal ranges.<br />

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‘Like A Dream’ featuring Draztik is a statement piece consisting of a heady<br />

blend of playful, sexy and imploring voices together with a gnarly bassdriven<br />

track and funky flairs.<br />

‘Dreamin’ is a subdued UKG number where we see an interesting playful<br />

dance between hard and soft vocal tones - it tugs at your curiosity.<br />

'I Swear’ is a ballad of lovely strings and a gentle<br />

tempo, the voice sweeps you off your feet<br />

with sweet and charming<br />

heartfelt emotion.<br />

The inspiration for Throwback Season was a combination of things really, my best<br />

friends, my taste in music growing up over the years, and just the idea of singing<br />

songs that evoked a lot of happiness. I was in a place where I wanted to sing songs<br />

that, for the most part, made people feel good and made me feel good to sing.<br />

I have always had an eclectic taste in music, all the artists that inspired me most<br />

always crossed musical genres, Listen to any Michael or Janet Jackson album and<br />

you hear that, and Prince also. I loved 90's R&B growing up with a passion and<br />

UK Garage, House, even indie music - I could listen to Nirvana in one heartbeat<br />

and then Denzee singing ‘Sorry’ in the next.<br />

This album, for me, really pays homage to that and has a very light laid back feel<br />

to it, it's a summer album for sure. My friends helped me choose the songs that<br />

eventually made the cut, I want people to put it on and just feel good.<br />

- Oggie<br />

The entire 12-track collection is a wonderful<br />

celebration of Oggie and his passion and dedication to music.<br />

www.facebook.com/oggieofficial<br />

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JULY PLAYLIST<br />

Lindsay Ell - Criminal<br />

Carmel de Jager - Trafalgar Square<br />

Daniel Wanrooy - Can’t Stop The Heat<br />

Claudio Desideri - Let Me Live<br />

Diamond Dixie - Without your love<br />

Emily Bear - Dancin<br />

JULY PLAYLIST<br />

Lindsay Ell - Criminal<br />

Carmel de Jager - Trafalgar Square<br />

Daniel Wanrooy - Can’t Stop The Heat<br />

Claudio Desideri - Let Me Live<br />

Diamond Dixie - Without your love<br />

Emily Bear - Dancin<br />

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We are #AudiationNation - The playlist chosen by you.<br />

Have your say and let us know what you’re listening to<br />

with our bi-weekly feature. Tell us your favourite song<br />

every other Saturday on our Facebook page or add tracks<br />

to our collaborative Youtube playlist.<br />

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MULTI-TALENTED MUSICAL GODDESS KARMEL JÄGER...<br />

“Music . . . can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable.”<br />

- Leonard Bernstein<br />

Sydney is brimming with female talent! From London to Sydney, Karmel<br />

Jäger continues to make huge waves in the music world.<br />

Mezzo-Soprano, DJ, and electronic producer, Karmel started her musical<br />

journey on the violin at the age of 5. After teaching herself piano and<br />

studying viola, she discovered classical singing at the age of 16. Initially<br />

honing her craft at the Sydney Conservatorium, she spent three years<br />

abroad in the UK from 2014 where she studied at the Guildhall School of<br />

Music and Drama, performed throughout Europe and recorded<br />

extensively as a session singer at AIR and Abbey Road Studios. She has<br />

appeared on soundtracks for films, TV and video games, lending her<br />

voice to the likes of BBC’s Sherlock, The Avengers, Star Wars and World<br />

of Warcraft.<br />

Her return to Sydney in 2017 has seen the artist land firmly on her feet,<br />

moving swiftly into the electronic music community and releasing her<br />

debut single ‘Back of You’, to critical acclaim from Triple J Unearthed and<br />

KISS FM. Charting at #2 on the Dance Charts and #7 on the Electronic<br />

Charts, this “knock out first track” and “classic-feeling anthem” is only<br />

just the start for this budding producer.<br />

Karmel released her second single, ‘Trafalgar Square’, in May 2019, along<br />

with her first music video and a synthpop remix by Fynn's Arcade. With a<br />

debut EP set for release later in the year, Karmel will also collaborate<br />

with international and local producers and develop her shows, both as a<br />

DJ and live performer, making for a jam-packed year ahead.<br />

As a DJ Karmel has been booked for club nights including Birdcage<br />

(Slyfox), Sunday Service (Sweethearts Rooftops), This is Living (Blue Fig<br />

Bar) and Gigs in the Garden (The Roundhouse) - DJing everything from<br />

RnB and 90s throw backs to Deep House and Techno.<br />

Karmel’s sonic journey into the electronic scene has seen her flourish<br />

into a versatile artist making her one to watch. As a producer she<br />

continues to explore her artistry across a wide variety of genres, likening<br />

her sound to Roisin Murphy mixed with Robyn.<br />

Karmel sports an impressive classical journey. Wow!<br />

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Karmel Jäger<br />

How did it all start for you?<br />

I first remember music grabbing me at<br />

the age of 5 when I cried until my<br />

parents bought me a violin. The original<br />

plan was to be a classical violinist but I<br />

ended up going into classical singing. I<br />

also studied viola and piano along the<br />

way - it was always going to be classical<br />

music of some kind. So it has come as<br />

quite a surprise for me to end up DJing<br />

and producing electronic music!<br />

My journey into electronic music<br />

actually began during a video game<br />

session recording back in London. I was<br />

inspired to get back into composing<br />

after recording the music by a female<br />

composer, realising that women were<br />

highly underrepresented in that space.<br />

I started composing a mass for 8 voices<br />

but ended up writing a song on guitar<br />

later that night! One thing led to another<br />

when it came time to produce the track,<br />

and I ended up learning Ableton and<br />

producing myself. The interest in<br />

electronic music led to an interest in<br />

DJing and once I started I was totally<br />

hooked.<br />

What do you love playing the most?<br />

This keeps changing - I love playing<br />

whatever I’m currently obsessed with,<br />

but I also love making people get up and<br />

dance to music that they like too. For<br />

my own taste at the moment, I’m well<br />

into deep house and deep tech. Very<br />

different vibes but both totally<br />

mesmerising.<br />

Favourite Food?<br />

Too many favourites… Maybe just<br />

anything my mum makes - good old<br />

fashioned British home cooking. I don’t<br />

get to eat her food very often anymore<br />

as she lives in Brisbane, but she’s the<br />

best!<br />

Who’s your muse in the music world?<br />

BRUX. I just love how much amazing<br />

music she’s put out and how she doesn’t<br />

conform to a particular style.<br />

How would you describe the dance<br />

scene in Sydney?<br />

Rebellious. The powers that be have<br />

tried to stifle it, but it’s just resulted in<br />

a growth in the underground scene.<br />

There’s still a bunch of clubs going and<br />

new club nights cropping up. But it really<br />

does feel like a nanny state now. I went<br />

to Curveball the other week and there<br />

were so many security guards it was just<br />

so over the top. It felt like I was at a<br />

protest with police everywhere around!<br />

There were sniffer dogs too, which is<br />

pretty ridiculous in my opinion. Like<br />

being at the airport! And I got locked out<br />

the other week for arriving 15mins after<br />

lock out. I was pretty annoyed.<br />

Favourite Colour?<br />

Sea Green<br />

“ T h i s t o o s h a l l<br />

p a s s . ”<br />

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'TRAFALGAR SQUARE' IS A SEXY AND<br />

FUN DANCE NUMBER COMPLETE WITH<br />

A GORGEOUS, SILKY VOICE.<br />

What single night out has been the<br />

most memorable for you? As a DJ? As<br />

an attendee?<br />

As an attendee… Printworks in London.<br />

I went right after I’d started learning<br />

how to DJ and suddenly for the first time<br />

I would stand still and analyze what the<br />

DJ was doing instead of dancing! It’s an<br />

amazing venue and the vibe was huge.<br />

Didn’t really notice security guards<br />

around either - haha!<br />

What are your future plans for your<br />

music career?<br />

I am currently working towards<br />

releasing my first EP, which I’m really<br />

excited about. I’ve written loads of<br />

tracks with quite a variety of styles, but<br />

haven’t fully decided which<br />

soundworld I want to go with for the<br />

short term. For the future I want to keep<br />

building up my DJ career and making<br />

that closer to a full time thing.<br />

What is your advice to emerging talent<br />

and how they can set aside any fears<br />

and pursue their dreams with courage?<br />

Emerging talent - go for it. If you love<br />

something and are willing to work hard<br />

and learn the ropes, you can do anything.<br />

I think the best way to gain courage is<br />

to listen to the stories of artists who<br />

went before you, who overcame their<br />

own doubts and struggles. Hearing that<br />

getting to where you want can take time<br />

and that it’s not always a straight path<br />

to get there is really encouraging. We<br />

usually only see people’s success and<br />

their ‘end product’ rather than their<br />

journey, but there are plenty of podcasts<br />

and interviews available that tell of a<br />

bigger story. One of the best pieces of<br />

advice I’ve ever received is to never<br />

compare your beginning with someone<br />

else’s middle. You’re not where they are,<br />

yet, and that’s fine. If someone else can<br />

get to where they want to be, why not<br />

you?<br />

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Favourite holiday destination?<br />

Back from my days living in London -<br />

The Cotswolds. Just a wonderfully cold<br />

and beautiful countryside. It feels really<br />

untouched and otherworldly to me. My<br />

life has tended to be a bit crazy, as a<br />

freelancer, going from one thing and<br />

one place to the next, so being still in<br />

nature is really special for me.<br />

What are the things that bugs you about<br />

the DJ scene?<br />

The lack of female representation, and<br />

the lack of respect towards female DJs<br />

and producers. It’s so obvious that that<br />

shouldn’t be the case - it doesn’t need<br />

to be spelled out, but it’s there and it’s<br />

sickening. Some of the things I hear and<br />

read that are said about women in this<br />

space both shocks and scares me. I don’t<br />

know how much I do to change it, but I<br />

do hope to see change, within the DJ<br />

scene and beyond, of course.<br />

Name one track that never gets old for<br />

you no matter how many times you<br />

hear it?<br />

1UL - Danny L Harle<br />

I’m really inspired by all the Aussie<br />

female DJs and producers that continue<br />

to kill it - BRUX, Nina Las Vegas, Anna<br />

Lunoe, Alison Wonderland… the list<br />

goes on and on. I listen to their music a<br />

lot and find it really inspiring. Alison<br />

Wonderland’s ‘Happy Place’, Anna<br />

Lunoe’s ‘Bullzeye’, BRUX’s ‘Belong’, and<br />

Nina Las Vegas’s ‘I Know How it Goes’ in<br />

particular I have played to death!<br />

Any parting thoughts for emerging<br />

artists?<br />

If you work hard anything is possible.<br />

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Latest release ‘Trafalgar Square’ is out<br />

now!<br />

UPCOMING EVENT: Girls On Deck &<br />

Comfy Grrrl Present 'The Classics'<br />

27 July 2019<br />

Tokyo Sing Song, New South Wales,<br />

Australia<br />

www.soundcloud.com/karmeljager<br />

www.instagram.com/karmeljager<br />

www.karmeljager.com<br />

If you could get eternally stuck in one<br />

year's music scene, which year would<br />

that be?<br />

Woah, I think I’d like to go and live in<br />

1989 in the era of acid house in<br />

Manchester. That must have been such<br />

a time!<br />

Who do you aspire to and who<br />

influenced you the most?<br />

Sharm<br />

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‘ H u r r i c a n e ’ b y K a t i e P r i c e & R i c k L i v e i s a n a b s o l u t e b a n g e r ! T h e<br />

h o t c l u b p r o d u c t i o n i s c o m p r i s e d o f l i v e l y , b u m p y b e a t s a n d a<br />

b r i g h t f e e l g o o d m a i n s e c t i o n t o g e t y o u j u m p i n g . T h e v o c a l s a r e<br />

s t r o n g a n d c o n fi d e n t w i t h a s e x y v i b e , t h e y a r e p l a y f u l l y c h o p p e d<br />

a t th e ch o r u s to fit wi t h th e mo d e r n da n c e st y l e . Th e ly r i c s f o c u s<br />

o n p u s h i n g t h r o u g h d i ffi c u l t t i m e s - t h e h u r r i c a n e - b e c a u s e t h e<br />

l o v e i s w o r t h t h e b a t t l e . T h i s i s d e fi n i t e l y o n e f o r y o u r s u m m e r<br />

p l a y l i s t s !<br />

w w w . i n s t a g r a m . c o m / o ffi c i a l k a t i e p r i c e<br />

w w w . i n s t a g r a m . c o m / r i c k l i v e o ffi c i a l<br />

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COOMBE WEEKENDER<br />

The weekend of August 3rd & 4th will see the launch of<br />

Coombe Weekender - a brand new festival in Coventry<br />

which promises to deliver an eclectic music selection,<br />

embracing and promoting Coventry’s diverse, cultured<br />

nature. Set in an old 12th century Cistercian abbey and<br />

running over the course of 2 days, this brand new event<br />

will aim to captivate 20,000 revellers with an array of<br />

acts playing the best in Funk, Soul, Indie, Pop & Dance<br />

music. Each day will bring its own merits…<br />

COOMBE WEEKENDER<br />

3 - 4 AUGUST 2019<br />

COOMBE ABBEY, COVENTRY, UK<br />

Saturday sees The Libertines, who are one of the most<br />

exciting, chaotic rock’n’roll groups of the past 20 years,<br />

headline with a rare set, potentially the only one of<br />

2019 with The Big Top second stage witnessing a<br />

performance from Crystal Waters and dance music<br />

royalty Faithless.<br />

Sunday takes party goers on through a pop and<br />

electronic journey with Underground music general MK<br />

headlining the main stage alongside the ever impressive<br />

Sigala and US sensation Kelis. Beyond the stage,<br />

numerous other areas of entertainment come from Raver<br />

Tots which gives kids of all ages the chance to bust a<br />

move. Offstage entertainment will come from a food<br />

village, bars and day time activities creating a friendly<br />

event for people of all ages.<br />

www.coombeweekender.com<br />

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Get lost in<br />

the rhythm of love...<br />

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Emily Bear - Dancin


NEW<br />

MUSIC


‘Paris!’ by AYLØ is the moment of waking to find yourself in another world,<br />

remembering the night before… the regret sweeping over you. The cool and<br />

contemporary production sets the mood of a leisurely vibe. Transfixing waves<br />

of sound move together with the oozing vocal flows creating a somewhat blasé<br />

muddle of feelings. The slurring emotions drizzle down the sides of a<br />

discontented mind. A haze of foolish mistakes. Careless.<br />

The fast-rising rapper, singer, songwriter and beatsmith is one of the seminal<br />

Nigerian creatives, alongside the likes of Odunsi The Engine and Santi, who are<br />

pioneering the innovative fusion sound coming out of Africa, popularly known<br />

as alté, which is currently making waves, disrupting the sound and culture on<br />

the continent, and quickly gaining traction and attention internationally.<br />

His brand new single 'PARIS' is co-produced with fellow alté frontrunners Le<br />

Mav and Odunsi The Engine, and is the first offering from his forthcoming<br />

mixtape DNT DLT, which is due for release this July. DNT DLT is the long<br />

awaited follow up to his critically acclaimed 2017 album Insert Project Name<br />

and his 2016 Honest Conversations EP before that.<br />

Speaking about the inspiration behind the single, AYLØ says, “Paris is about<br />

finding beauty in everything. Beauty is in our damage and in our stories.<br />

Paradise is what you make it. ‘Paris’ is the subject’s favourite city, so hence the<br />

concept of. Beauty, if in, is out, and as above, so below. Me never having being<br />

to Paris, it wouldn't matter because I’ve found paradise in Lagos... Right now, in<br />

this moment."<br />

www.instagram.com/ARKHONELLZ<br />

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A moment of<br />

wonder in the<br />

pursuit for love.<br />

The story of a<br />

tainted heart.<br />

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‘Lost Control’ by Alan Walker featuring Sorana is passionate presentation<br />

of weakness. The sweet and seductive modern vocals are brought with light<br />

piano chords and a pop atmosphere. There is a lovely surprise of the main<br />

tune with gorgeous ethnic influence of Indian strings and rhythmic<br />

percussion. I don’t know who I am. The theme of the lyrics surrounds the<br />

loss of self-love and self-understanding, straying from the path and<br />

needing to find yourself again. What is love without pain?<br />

After arriving in London Town from her native Transylvania 3 years ago,<br />

young, fresh faced, fresh sounding singer-songwriter Sorana, has been<br />

solidly on the grind, recording and learning about the music business with<br />

a drive and a determination to succeed very few have in the modern day.<br />

Transylvania, as some of you will know is a region in Romania, and its main<br />

claim to fame is also being the home to the fictional arch-villain Count<br />

Dracula! Well you’ll be pleased to know the Vampire similarity begins to<br />

end as you listen to Sorana’s latest release called “Lost Control”.<br />

There is a Greek Myth of an Island in the Mediterranean Sea, that was only<br />

inhabited by women called ‘Sirens’. Fearsome creatures who infamously<br />

lured sailors in ships towards land, due to the sound of their angelic voices.<br />

Sirens who eventually caused the hypnotised sailors to a watery grave<br />

after becoming shipwrecked on the rocks directly in front of the island.<br />

Quite a dichotomy wouldn’t you say? but if I could describe the overall<br />

sound of this great modern commercial pop track, I would describe it as<br />

“Siren-Like” – It draws you in…<br />

Technically, it’s an Interesting arrangement. Very pleasing to the ear, where<br />

Piano intervals accompany vocals as the song starts and when the hook<br />

first comes in, the music builds ever so slightly. It’s only when the hook is<br />

finished you have the full dynamic revealing itself with a catchy synth<br />

melody. Very ‘current’ sounding. The synths and the general feel of the<br />

song when it hits is, albeit with a solid kick underneath, like Bollywoodesque<br />

with a gentle reggae twist to it. It’s a very well-rounded track and the<br />

mix is top class too. Whatever the genre, it’s always nice to hear someone<br />

who knows what they’re doing – Well, that’s what happens when you start<br />

singing over Whitney Houston songs from the age of 3…<br />

…You see that’s how it all works. With a bit of luck and a lot of hard work<br />

and practice, one day, you might just make it<br />

www.facebook.com/SORANAOfficial<br />

www.facebook.com/alanwalkermusic<br />

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‘Dancin’ by Emily Bear is simply gorgeous! The contemporary Jazz production<br />

in delightfully charming with a lovely intricate piano melody and a rhythmic<br />

beat. I know it’s always dark before the dawn. Her voice is so pretty and pure<br />

with soft waves and sweet notes. Took the power into my hands. The lyrics talk<br />

of emerging from the darkness into better days. The smooth tones go straight<br />

to your hips, allowing a gentle swaying motion to ensue as you close your eyes<br />

and absorb the pleasant atmosphere.<br />

17-year-old critically acclaimed singer/songwriter, composer, pianist and all<br />

around super talented Emily Bear, has released her brand new single entitled,<br />

"Dancin".<br />

"'Dancin' is a song about celebration," says Emily. "It's about breaking free<br />

from something toxic, taking back your power and turning a negative into a<br />

positive. It was so great to be able to perform it for the first time on Ellen, I<br />

really feel as if I've grown up on the show and couldn't imagine a more perfect<br />

place for the debut of my new music. Ellen's support has meant the world to<br />

me. I can't believe it's been almost 12 years since I was first on the show."<br />

www.mlebear.com<br />

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The ‘Delirium’ EP by QZB is a pristine work on the art of bass. ‘Tech<br />

Priest’ plays with electronic blips and then drops into a dark gritty<br />

underworld. The title track satisfies every need of dysfunctional<br />

imbalance, frayed emotions and a deluded mind with deliciously<br />

syncopated and intricate beat work. ‘Take It All VIP’ featuring Charli Brix<br />

is beautifully eery with her soft voice, then the hard exterior takes<br />

control. Break down my walls. The complete 5-piece collection is a<br />

thrilling journey of darkness.<br />

www.soundcloud.com/qbig-zenith-b<br />

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‘Rock It’ by Ofenbach injects a strong spirit of rebellion through the ears.<br />

The French pop / grunge style production is edgy and sassy to thrill your<br />

senses. You're my ecstasy, I'm your remedy. The combination of a sexy<br />

female and a rough male vocal add to the saucy, scandalous nature.<br />

Everybody, let loose.<br />

Paris duo Ofenbach have become a global proposition after releasing<br />

just a handful of tracks. Now Ofenbach build on that huge attention with<br />

a double-shot of new releases: the new single ‘Rock It’ together with<br />

their self-titled debut EP, both of which are out now.<br />

Always eager to infuse their electro productions with the propulsive<br />

energy of a live band, Ofenbach present a new take on the formula<br />

with ‘Rock It’. Its tight grooves and addictive vocal-focused hook create<br />

an unconventional blend of funk ‘n’ roll. Think Chic filtered through The<br />

Stones for the Spotify age.<br />

‘Rock It’ is one of five brand new tracks that feature on the band’s debut<br />

EP. That melding of electro and rock is further explored with two of the<br />

EP’s other highlights: a collaboration with ‘Feel It Still’ hit-maker<br />

Portugal. The Man on ‘We Can Hide Out’, while ‘I Got Burned’ finds the<br />

duo teaming up with modern funk icons The Bamboos.<br />

The EP is completed by Ofenbach’s three biggest hits to date in the<br />

shape of ‘Katchi’, ‘Be Mine’ and ‘Paradise’ (featuring Benjamin Ingrosso),<br />

which together have amassed hundreds of millions of streams already.<br />

Ofenbach are two 24-year-olds, César du Rummul and Dorian Lo, who<br />

have been friends since school César is a classically trained pianist and a<br />

hobbyist drummer, while Dorian sings and plays guitar. They played in<br />

numerous bands together, but discovered a passion for synths and beats<br />

while studying at film school.<br />

They initially wanted to create a new take on French Touch to reflect<br />

their admiration for the likes of Bakermat, Daft Punk and Justice. But<br />

after remixing Bob Sinclar, Clean Bandit, Portugal. The Man, Bebe Rexha,<br />

Robin Schulz they revaluated their sound. By infusing their love of The<br />

Rolling Stones, Arctic Monkeys and The Strokes into their club-ready<br />

style, they discovered a sound both fresh and immediately accessible.<br />

www.weareofenbach.com<br />

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‘Lose It All’ by Otosan is an interesting meld of styles. The pensive, moody<br />

vocal tone is one of which would fit into a dark Indie/alternative track, yet<br />

instead it is paired with an lively dance beat. The wobbles of emotion spill<br />

over into an intense middle section. Keeping the light once it’s faded. The lyrics<br />

tell a sad story of a failing relationship. There’s nothing to hold to break the<br />

fall.<br />

The track comes with a trio of remixes: The Wildfire edit steps up the beat with<br />

a focus on the dark tones, the Jordan Burns remix is an experiment with hard<br />

electronic grit, and the Dan Aux version increases the intensity and adds a<br />

flavourful beat.<br />

Australia meets NZ duo OTOSAN have a knack for effortlessly crafting finelytuned<br />

dance music with a timeless quality, and that’s exactly what they’ve<br />

done again on the new single ‘Lose It All’. With an impeccable Indie vocal<br />

treatment that meshes seamlessly with on point electro meets future house<br />

production, the duo have once again struck dance floor and airplay gold.<br />

Sitting alongside the original, the lads have enlisted an impressive collection<br />

of remix compadres including Jordan Burns who turns out one of the nastiest<br />

pieces of dark tech/electro you’ll hear this year, Wildfire who brings the main<br />

room tech vibes and NZ’s finest Dan Aux who delivers an epic progressive<br />

workout that’ll turn heads on both sides of the Tasman and beyond.<br />

www.facebook.com/otosanmusic<br />

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Strong vibrations<br />

of excitement<br />

and desire.<br />

A futuristic<br />

dreamscape.<br />

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‘Wanna Know You’ by Axel Jansson is a song which implores<br />

you to open yourself up. Let me in. The raspy folk voice lurches<br />

into a passionate, reaching energy which reinforces the sense<br />

of yearning for a deeper connection. I got faith in you. A lively<br />

indie / pop-rock production adds a kick to this feeling with the<br />

trendy percussion and guitar melody.<br />

Wanna Know You is the new single from Axel Jansson,<br />

described as Bruce Springsteen meets War on Drugs. He<br />

recently revealed the visuals for his new single Wanna Know<br />

You and has a special message to all the LGBT fans: Love Grows<br />

Beyond Traits, it is not normal for a heart to hate. No-one is<br />

banned from our band! – Axel<br />

Wanna Know You is the follow up single to Everything I Crave,<br />

which featured paralympian Cassie Cava (as featured in The<br />

Independent and Guardian). Earlier in 2018, Hopeless Ever<br />

After, another single taken from the forthcoming album<br />

‘Weight Of The World’ (due for release Sept 2019) was<br />

playlisted across 65 radio stations across the UK and secured<br />

Axel a prominent spot on the Foodies Festival 2018 Tour with<br />

performances across the country. Axel’s debut single, Shine<br />

was featured in The Metro, The Mirror, The Sun and the<br />

Huffington Post.<br />

Axel’s first gig with a band was supporting Turin Breaks, to such<br />

positive feedback that they were asked to play the Indie Week<br />

Europe Festival and global music event MIDEM. Axel then took<br />

to the road with The Coffee House Sessions which performed<br />

to 24 university coffee lounges over a two week period. He has<br />

performed at Busk the Box, London Live and I Luv Live has been<br />

invited back on the 2019 Foodie Festival Tour.<br />

www.axeljansson.com<br />

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The ‘Crazy Dance’ EP by Sampladelic is a lovely little moment of joy and<br />

old school flavours. The title track is a nifty little number with choppy<br />

vocal cuts and a trendy beat. ‘O.K. for the PARTY’ brings smooth jazz<br />

influences with a little spicy attitude of the seductive percussion. ‘Jazz’ the<br />

Kobe JT Remix is a bumpy edit of the second track, playing with the<br />

atmosphere. This trio of tracks flit across the sounds of the underground<br />

garage movement in a pleasing way.<br />

Bass=Win returns with yet another instant UKG classic with the banging<br />

'Crazy Dance' EP from Sampladelic. 2 original floorfillers in the form of the<br />

title track and 'O.K. for the PARTY' along with a remix of 'Jazz' from<br />

Guildford producer/DJ, Kobe JT make this one a must-have summer<br />

slammer!!<br />

www.soundcloud.com/sampladelicsound<br />

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‘Anyway Friday’ by Kamandi is a<br />

refreshing piece of calm and<br />

solitude. The dark undertone and<br />

thick sturdy beat gives the mind a<br />

place to rest and reflect. Delicate<br />

fragments and waves of good<br />

energy weave through to create a<br />

comforting warmth. The subtle<br />

vibrancy in the melody lifts you<br />

above the clouds for just a<br />

moment. Close your eyes and<br />

allow the sounds to guide you.<br />

www.soundcloud.com/kamandi-1<br />

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The ‘Atlas’ EP by James Grow is a brilliant Tech House trio for the summer. ‘Faith’<br />

is a timeless piece which will smash any great club set, it simply comprises of a<br />

monotonous yet heady beat which drills steadily into the subconscious as the<br />

track progresses. ‘Dombovar’ has a bold intensity in the atmospheric sounds<br />

which grip you. The title track is last, but not least, it brings the dark desires<br />

forward with a cheeky smile of that warped synth and pumping beat.<br />

This an EP James Grow wrote with Kenja specifically in mind. We welcome him to<br />

the family as he drops three blinding club tracks in a deep tech style: ATLAS is a<br />

banger in true Kenja style. FAITH was a labour of love for James but the love<br />

totally shows in the music. DOMBOVAR shows James’s versatility as a producer<br />

and DJ.<br />

www.soundcloud.com/jamesgrow<br />

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Incredible.<br />

Captivating.<br />

Entrancing.<br />

A perplexing mix<br />

of emotions.<br />

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‘Hurricane’ by Morganway delivers a whirlwind of emotions. The fierce guitars<br />

lead us in with a powerful strength. A subtle, charming violin adds a touch of<br />

beauty and innocence. Her voice enters. Fragility through the pain, sweet hints<br />

of vulnerability are given. The chains that you wrapped around me. She gains<br />

strength as the emotions fill her soul, gnarly wrathful notes and big bold power<br />

replace the sweetness. It's our world that's crashing down. The sound and<br />

vocals fill every inch of space, the great energy surging through your mind. A<br />

story of hurt and love’s anguish is told.<br />

East Anglian rock / Americana collective Morganway have released their<br />

second single ‘Hurricane’, taken from their upcoming self-titled debut album<br />

due this summer… ‘Hurricane’ was one of the first tracks written by the band,<br />

and has become the staple show closer, “It’s been with us pretty much since<br />

the beginning. We tend to end every show with it, and each time it’s a little<br />

different” Callum Morgan comments. The version presented on record captures<br />

that raw spontaneity, and has the signature crunchy guitars, roaring vocals and<br />

marriage of melody, harmony and pulse-pounding rhythm that has charmed<br />

live audiences around the UK, “The bulk of it was recorded live, with minimal<br />

overdubs. We also changed its key at the last minute, and suddenly there was a<br />

newfound urgency to the song that I think was always missing when we’d<br />

attempted to record it before. SJ did her lead vocals late at night, with all the<br />

main studio lights dimmed to create an almost eerie atmosphere, and she gave<br />

the most ferocious vocal take we’d heard from her.”, adds Callum.<br />

www.morganway.co.uk<br />

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EVENTS<br />

Holi Festival Of Colours<br />

1 June - 7 September<br />

Germany<br />

Jazz A Vienne<br />

28 June - 13 July<br />

Vienne, France<br />

Hideout Festival<br />

1 - 5 July<br />

Novalja, Croatia<br />

Innversisions Festival<br />

3 - 7 July<br />

London, United Kingdom<br />

Les Eurockeennes<br />

4 - 7 July<br />

Belfort, France<br />

Love Supreme Jazz<br />

Festival<br />

5 - 7 July<br />

Lewes, United Kingdom<br />

Wireless<br />

5 - 7 July<br />

London, United Kingdom<br />

Paradise City Festival<br />

5 - 7 July<br />

Perk, Belgium<br />

El Dorado Festival<br />

5 - 7 July<br />

Ledbury, United Kingdom<br />

British Summer Time<br />

Hyde Park<br />

5 - 14 July<br />

London, United Kingdom<br />

Ruhr-In-Love<br />

6 July<br />

Oberhausen, Germany<br />

Prog The Forest<br />

6 July<br />

London, United Kingdom<br />

Kew The Music<br />

9 - 14 July<br />

London, United Kingdom<br />

Dour<br />

10 - 14 July<br />

Dour, Belgium<br />

Mad Cool Festival<br />

11 - 13 July<br />

Madrid, Spain<br />

NOS Alive<br />

11 - 13 July<br />

Lisbon, Portugal<br />

Hospitality On The Beach<br />

11 - 15 July<br />

Tisno, Croatia<br />

Ultra Europe<br />

11 - 18 July<br />

Split, Croatia<br />

Lovebox<br />

12 - 13 July<br />

London, United Kingdom<br />

Ostend Beach Festival<br />

12 - 14 July<br />

Ostend, Belgium<br />

TRSMT Festival<br />

12 - 14 July<br />

Glasgow, United Kingdom<br />

Cocoon In The Park<br />

13 July<br />

Leeds, United Kingdom<br />

BBF: Barcelona Beach<br />

Festival<br />

13 July<br />

Barcelona, Spain<br />

Mauritius Open Air<br />

Festival<br />

14 July<br />

London, United Kingdom<br />

Onblackheath<br />

13 - 14 July<br />

London, United Kingdom<br />

Fresh Island Festival<br />

15 - 17 July<br />

Novalja, Croatia<br />

Sonar<br />

18 July<br />

Barcelona, Spain<br />

Bluedot<br />

18 - 21 July<br />

Cheshire, United Kingdom<br />

OFFSónar<br />

18 - 21 July<br />

Poble Espanyol, Barcelona,<br />

Spain<br />

Latitiude<br />

18 - 22 July<br />

Suffolk, United Kingdom<br />

Pitchfork Music Festival<br />

19 - 21 July<br />

Chicago, United States<br />

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Tomorrowland<br />

19 - 28 July<br />

Boom, Belgium<br />

Melt Festival<br />

19 - 21 July<br />

Gräfenhainichen, Germany<br />

Lollapalooza Paris<br />

20 - 21 July<br />

Paris, France<br />

Standon Calling<br />

25 - 28 July<br />

Hertfordshire, United<br />

Kingdom<br />

Camp Bestival<br />

25 - 28 July<br />

Dorset, United Kingdom<br />

Clubland On The Beach<br />

26 July<br />

Redcar, United Kingdom<br />

Positivus Festival<br />

26 - 27 July<br />

Salacgriva, Latvia<br />

Fuji Rock<br />

26 - 28 July<br />

Yuzawa, Japan<br />

MADE<br />

27 July<br />

Birmingham, United<br />

Kingdom<br />

Wacken Open Air<br />

1 - 3 August<br />

Wacken, Germany<br />

Let It Roll<br />

1 - 3 August<br />

Milovice, Croatia<br />

Afronation<br />

1 - 4 August<br />

Portimao, Portugal<br />

Untold Festival<br />

1 - 4 August<br />

Cluj-Napoca, Romania<br />

Osheaga Music And Arts<br />

Festival<br />

2 - 4 August<br />

Montreal, Canada<br />

OFF Festival<br />

2 - 4 August<br />

Katowice, Poland<br />

Reggae Sun Ska Festival<br />

3 - 4 August<br />

Vertheuil, France<br />

Coombe Weekender<br />

3 - 4 August<br />

Coventry, United Kingdom<br />

Eastern Electrics<br />

3 - 4 August<br />

London, United Kingdom<br />

Neopop Electronic Music<br />

Festival<br />

7 - 10 August<br />

Viana Do Castelo, Portugal<br />

Medusa Festival<br />

7 - 12 August<br />

Cullera, Spain<br />

Sziget Festival<br />

7 - 13 August<br />

Budapest, Hungary<br />

Edinburgh Summer<br />

Sessions<br />

7 - 18 August<br />

Edinburgh, United<br />

Kingdom<br />

Way Out West<br />

8 - 10 August<br />

Gothenburg, Sweden<br />

Defected Croatia<br />

8 - 13 August<br />

Tisno, Croatia<br />

IleSoniq<br />

9 - 10 August<br />

Montreal, Canada<br />

Paradigm Festival<br />

9 - 11 August<br />

Groningen, Netherlands<br />

Loveland Festival<br />

10 - 11 August<br />

Amsterdam, Netherlands<br />

MMADfestival<br />

11 August<br />

Laarne, Belgium<br />

Barrakud, Croatia<br />

11 - 15 August<br />

Novalja, Croatia<br />

La Route Du Rock<br />

14 - 17 August<br />

Saint-Malo, France<br />

MS Dockville<br />

16 - 18 August<br />

Hamburg, Germany<br />

Elrow Town London<br />

17 August<br />

London, United Kingdom<br />

SWF<br />

17 August<br />

Amsterdam, Netherlands<br />

Sonus Festival<br />

18 - 22 August<br />

Novalja, Croatia<br />

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Zurich Openair<br />

21 - 24 August<br />

Zurich, Switzerland<br />

B.My.Lake<br />

21 - 24 August<br />

Zamardi, Hungary<br />

Creamfields<br />

22 - 25 August<br />

Daresbury, United Kingdom<br />

DGTL Barcelona<br />

23 - 24 August<br />

Barcelona, Spain<br />

Uprising Festival<br />

23 - 24 August<br />

Bratislava, Slovakia<br />

Mysterland<br />

23 - 25 August<br />

Amsterdam, Netherlands<br />

Reading Festival<br />

23 - 25 August<br />

Reading, United Kingdom<br />

Leeds Festival<br />

23 - 25 August<br />

Leeds, United Kingdom<br />

Rock En Seine<br />

23 - 25 August<br />

Paris, France<br />

Drumcode Festival<br />

24 - 25 August<br />

Amsterdam, Netherlands<br />

South West Four<br />

24 - 25 August<br />

London, United Kingdom<br />

Dimensions Festival<br />

28 August - 1 September<br />

Pula, Croatia<br />

Summerburst -<br />

Stockholm<br />

30 - 31 August<br />

Stockholm, Sweden<br />

Sundown Festival<br />

30 August - 1 September<br />

Norwich, United Kingdom<br />

Southport Weekender<br />

31 August<br />

London, United Kingdom<br />

PURE At Le Château<br />

31 August - 1 September<br />

Saint Aubin, Mauritius<br />

Tranzmission Festival<br />

1 September<br />

London, United Kingdom<br />

Budafest<br />

1 - 3 September<br />

Budapest, Hungary<br />

Outlook Festival<br />

4 - 8 September<br />

Pula, Croatia<br />

Elrow Town Festival -<br />

Amsterdam<br />

7 September<br />

Amsterdam, Netherlands<br />

Into The Woods Festival<br />

13 - 14 September<br />

Amersfoort, Netherlands<br />

Oasis Festival<br />

13 - 15 September<br />

Marrakech, Morocco<br />

Life Is Beautiful Festival<br />

20 - 22 September<br />

Las Vegas, United States<br />

Hospitality In The Park<br />

21 September<br />

London, United Kingdom<br />

Southbeats Festival<br />

21 - 22 September<br />

Sevenoaks, United<br />

Kingdom<br />

ABODE In The Park<br />

22 September<br />

London, United Kingdom<br />

Groove Island<br />

27 - 30 September<br />

Catalina Island, United<br />

States<br />

Boundary Brighton<br />

28 September<br />

Brighton, United Kingdom<br />

Mint Festival<br />

28 September<br />

Leeds, United Kingdom<br />

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REFERENCES<br />

Mint Festival<br />

www.seetickets.com/event/mintfestival-2019/secret-location/1271979<br />

www.mintfestival.co.uk<br />

Rick Live<br />

www.soundcloud.com/dj-rick-live<br />

www.instagram.com/rickliveofficial<br />

www.facebook.com/ukgchonicle<br />

Katie Price & Rick Live - Hurricane<br />

https://music.apple.com/gb/album/<br />

hurricane-single/1469658771<br />

---<br />

www.instagram.com/officialkatieprice<br />

www.instagram.com/rickliveofficial<br />

A Boy Called Sailboat<br />

www.youtube.com/watch?<br />

v=9cTZK2pj5wc<br />

https://amzn.to/2BBT5XB<br />

25 Years Josh Lasden<br />

www.joshlasden.com<br />

24 Hour Garage Experience - Mixed by<br />

Midi Logic<br />

www.mediafire.com/download/<br />

nw470f18zbpv9jw<br />

---<br />

www.instagram.com/midilogic<br />

Oggie - Throwback Season<br />

www.soundcloud.com/oggiemusic/<br />

oggie-dreamin<br />

https://music.apple.com/gb/album/<br />

throwback-season/1468207111<br />

---<br />

www.facebook.com/oggieofficial<br />

Karmel Jäger - Trafalgar Square<br />

www.youtube.com/watch?<br />

v=83uyMPTus_E<br />

https://open.spotify.com/<br />

track/6FHJff7eCI2gKUe2fx1BwR<br />

Coombe Weekender<br />

www.skiddle.com/festivals/<br />

coombeweekender<br />

www.coombeweekender.com<br />

AYLØ - Paris!<br />

www.youtube.com/watch?v=<br />

CxXUGhcoowE<br />

https://fanlink.to/AyloParis<br />

---<br />

www.instagram.com/ARKHONELLZ<br />

Aaron Static ft AKACIA - I'll Know<br />

https://lnk.to/Ill_Know<br />

---<br />

www.soundcloud.com/aaronstatic<br />

ZeroFG - You Or Me EP<br />

www.soundcloud.com/zerofg<br />

Alan Walker ft. Sorana - Lost Control<br />

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ed-<br />

GNq2EyU<br />

http://spoti.fi/2rDabxJ<br />

---<br />

www.facebook.com/alanwalkermusic<br />

www.facebook.com/SORANAOfficial<br />

Emily Bear - Dancin<br />

www.youtube.com/watch?v=<br />

eQbvrH9vMlM<br />

https://emilybear.lnk.to/Dancin<br />

---<br />

www.mlebear.com<br />

Karmel Jäger<br />

www.soundcloud.com/karmeljager<br />

www.instagram.com/karmeljager<br />

www.karmeljager.com<br />

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QZB - Delirium EP<br />

www.youtube.com/watch?v=<br />

TrR8042S_Jg<br />

www.criticalmusic.com/releases/qzbdelirium-ep/<br />

---<br />

www.soundcloud.com/qbig-zenith-b<br />

Ofenbach - Rock It<br />

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMnzO69fr8<br />

https://ofenbach.lnk.to/epofenbachYo<br />

---<br />

www.weareofenbach.com<br />

Otosan - Lose It All<br />

www.youtube.com/watch?<br />

v=8_l_sq04DPk<br />

https://tmrw.lnk.to/LoseItAll<br />

---<br />

www.facebook.com/otosanmusic<br />

Metta & Glyde - Instant Gratification<br />

www.youtube.com/watch?v=<br />

KinARtgqixg<br />

www.beatport.com/release/instantgratification/2611876<br />

---<br />

www.mettaandglyde.com<br />

LVTECE - Land1000 EP<br />

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dft5iO-rnhs<br />

www.beatport.com/release/<br />

land1000/2606764<br />

---<br />

www.soundcloud.com/lvtece<br />

Axel Jansson - Wanna Know You<br />

www.youtube.com/watch?v=<br />

UT93P8Pdb4g<br />

https://listnin.co/WannaKnowYou<br />

---<br />

www.axeljansson.com<br />

http://smarturl.it/CrazyDance<br />

---<br />

www.soundcloud.com/sampladelicsound<br />

Kamandi - Anyway Friday<br />

www.youtube.com/watch?v=<br />

LgpoWdAvj94<br />

https://fanlink.to/anywayfriday<br />

---<br />

www.soundcloud.com/kamandi-1<br />

James Grow - Atlas EP<br />

www.soundcloud.com/jamesgrow<br />

Mattia Cupelli - Electric Shrines<br />

www.youtube.com/watch?v=<br />

dThwXlQmaJg<br />

https://open.spotify.com/<br />

album/445X2XNkreeFlMZJ5StuaL<br />

---<br />

www.mattiacupelli.com<br />

Dead Pop Stars - Hell Is Just Around The<br />

Corner<br />

www.youtube.com/watch?v=<br />

G5WwkuXTcow<br />

www.beatport.com/release/hell-is-justaround-the-corner/2601364<br />

---<br />

www.hottwerk.com<br />

Morganway - Hurricane<br />

www.youtube.com/watch?v=<br />

NB0CrHvhnBo<br />

https://listnin.co/Hurricane<br />

---<br />

www.morganway.co.uk<br />

Sampladelic - Crazy Dance EP<br />

www.soundcloud.com/basswin/sets/<br />

bew075-sampladelic-crazy-dance<br />

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Audiation Magazine, Issue <strong>AM060</strong><br />

On The Cover:<br />

Karmel Jäger<br />

www.karmeljager.com<br />

Order Print Copy:<br />

www.peecho.com/print/en/533735


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With love<br />

Ruby, Rokuro, Cessle, Sarah, Malachi, Andy, David,<br />

Steve, Jessie, Mary, Ashna, Tamara, Christina & Sharm


Audiation<br />

Issue <strong>AM060</strong>, 1st July 2019<br />

Copyright 2019 © Audiation Magazine Ltd

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