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Audiation

THROW THE
RECORDS ON

THE FLOOR
CHANNEL 4
COMMISSIONS
NEW MUSIC

SHOWS

FLYING THE
FLAG FOR

MAURITIUS,
JACKIE FREAKY

DEBUTS ON
THE ISLAND'S
ONLY DANCE

LABEL

Audiation Eclectic magazine for the expression
of music and the creative arts. For
the love of music.. we interpret this
passion through variations
including fashion, art, lifestyle and
words from the heart of the
industry. Audiation Magazine is an
international publication featuring
music content to varied tastes. We
are a proud voice for the creative
sector and support Independent
talent.

Audiation Magazine Ltd is a
registered company in the UK with
writers from across the globe. Each
member of the team has their own
passions and projects bringing
unique ideas to the magazine. The
term Audiation means the
imagination of sound.

www.AudiationMagazine.com

"Music is the voice of the soul. It is much more
than sound. Music can be a comforter, party
maker, career path or a way of life."

Ruby, Editor & Company Director

"Music joins people together from all around the
world, without music life would be pretty boring."

Rokuro, Associate Editor

"The birth of one's child is the only feeling that
comes close to getting lost in music."

Cessle, Staff Writer

"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, Staff Writer

Audiation CONTENTS

8 Radio Listings

Independent Music
10 Most Precious Sweetheart
11 2 Rotten Scoundrels interview
14 Session Vol 1
15 HYFR
16 What Makes A Great Duet?
21 Never Leave

On Screen
23 Britrox TV
24 George Clarke's Amazing Spaces
25 Channel 4 Music

26 Lift Your Hands Towards The Sun

28 Sarah's Thoughts

Fashion
31 Soundtrack To The Runway

Mauritius
33 Mary Jane
34 Jackie Freaky Interview

Music Encore
36 Muki
37 Damage
38 Embers
39 New Music

40 Festival guide

42 Hot 6

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Editor's note

Hello, Bonjour, Ola, Ciao! I hope you're well wherever you are, welcome to
our crazy creative world.

The lovely month of October, aka my birthday month! I'll let you gift me by
subscribing ;) What's been happening recently? We said goodbye to X FM
and welcomed the brand new Radio X with Chris Moyles returning to
broadcasting. There's been a some controversy in the industry with big
brands showing negative attitudes to others, music is love and is an artistic
expression for all individuals.

Inside AM018: In the lead up to their next release, we chat to production duo
2 Rotten Scoundrels on their music background. David delivers his
aspirational words which, this month, are inspired by Jared Leto. What
makes a great duet? We check out some of the classics and modern takes on
the timeless way of collaboration. Sarah's Thoughts go back in time
discussing how musicians have changed throughout their growth. Channel 4
has always been innovational, we inform you on the new commissioned
shows which cater to varied genre tastes. Malachi checks out a few new
tracks from the House & Techno industry from Hot Since 82 & Nazca.
Introducing a new feature section dedicated to Mauritius where the dance
scene is developing well, we discuss this and more with producer Jackie
Freaky. And finally, Cessle grills producer Stefano Lotto who is a strong
believer of BIG dreams! We've also got your global festival guide and new
music updates.

Ruby x

Connect with us: www.AudiationMagazine.com
Facebook /AudiationMagazine
Twitter @AudiationMag

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RADIO UK Time

MONDAY

6pm Southstar Radio | Holly Says - House

TUESDAY

2pm Select UK Radio | Danny Blaze National Anthems - Club Classics

WEDNESDAY

8am Empire London | Pintsize & D'Elle's Big Breakfast
8pm Empire London | DJ X-Ray – House & UK Garage
10pm Southstar Radio | Queen E - HipHop & RnB

THURSDAY

2am WLUW | Dave Gee The G Spot
8pm Southstar Radio | Brazah - New UK Garage
9pm KISS FM | Majestic – UK Garage

FRIDAY

12pm WLUW | Sarah Becker - Variety
2pm Rinse FM | Sam Supplier - House, UK Garage & Bass
4pm Vision Radio UK | DJ Pyro - House & UK Garage
4pm Southstar Radio | Captain Rosko - House & UK Garage
6pm The Underground Sessions | Emma Champion - House & UK Garage
8pm Voice FM | Artful 60Hz Sessions - UK Garage & Bass
8pm BN Radio | DJ Mary Jane Global Sensation - Dance
10pm Empire LDN | Heartbreak – UK Garage

SATURDAY

12am KISS FRESH | Tough Love - UK Garage & Bass
3pm Southstar Radio | DJ Obscene - House & UK Garage
9pm KISS FRESH |Mike Delinquent – UK Garage & Bass

SUNDAY

8pm Vision Radio UK | EssnVee Sunday Rehab – House & UK Garage
2pm Silk City | WisK - House, Garage & Bass

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Southstar radio are progressing quite nicely this month, we've just received
a grant from the local council to upgrade our equipment in Southstar HQ.
We are now pushing ahead with our local community workshops which
should be up and running in the next few months. We are really looking
forward to potentially bringing through new young talent. We have just
put on our timetable the talented Natalie West, an Indie musician and Carl
Skalistic, a Ska/Reggae DJ - we look to incorporate more genres of music
to our timetable to help bring more listeners to our station.
I believe the UK are producing some really talented music, it's good to see
new talent come through. I do think there is still some negativity in certain
scenes, but hopefully that will change in the coming months. My favourite
track at the minute is MNEK & Zara Larsson - Never Forget You, amazing
vocals and the production is spot on.
- Captain Rosko, Southstar Radio

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Most Precious www.AudiationMagazine.com
Sweetheart

Mash Up Mix 2015 by The Cut Up
Boys is out now on Ministry Of
Sound. The compilation features
some of the hottest Dance
mashups with tracks from
Stonebridge, DJ S.K.T, 10 Below,
Zed Bias, Mike Delinquent, Jeremy
Sylvester, The B15 Project and
more. Nestled amongst these you
shall find the classic 'Most Precious
Love' has been given a new subtle
sweet tone having been mixed
together with a Slime Recordings
fav! Colorhythm & Blaze's
'Sweetheart' (BSN Posse Mix) vs
Barbara Tucker's 'Most Precious
Love' acapella.

The Spanish production duo BSN
Posse take the lead track and
mutates it into a snaking, dub-
infused monster full of snapping
percussion and melodic flourishes.

'Sweetheart' is released on an EP
of the same title. The EP includes
the original, BSN Posse mix, DYP
mix and another track entitled
'Voyage'.

www.slimerecordings.co.uk

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certainly music we love to create and
it’s an organic process, which is why
each track is different from the next.

Jamie: I got into DJing at 14 and was
playing strictly Drum & Bass music
back then in 98, I guess I liked it more
hyper as a kid! Over the years I’ve
grown and got to love many styles for
many reasons. Right now, for me the
UK Bass scene is coming with the
The 2 Rotten Scoundrels production freshest sound, there is a lot of
duo have been working their way up variation and original ideas. We
in the underground scene and now ended up linking with music through
have an upcoming track with Selena Matt's sister, she encouraged us to get
Mai titled "Do I". The single is really together and make music, I was doing
different to what's out there right my Drum & Bass thing, Matt was doing
now, a little bumpy, and then you've his House, but the differences in
got interesting dips with the little styles we individually have are what
sounds. The vocals are simply make 2RS!
gorgeous creating a great contrast
against the rhythm. In the lead up to 2. What are the ideas & inspiration
the release, Ruby got to chat with the behind "Do I?” with Selena Mai?
guys about their music journey.
Well, really we wanted to go back to
1. How did you guys each get into the a time when the UKG sound was
music scene and come together? prominent with the soulful singing,
the crisp live guitar, it’s just on a pure
Matt: I have started DJing about 8 vibe that we both love. On purpose
years ago and got into production we kept the track minimal and
about 5 years ago. I started off as a stripped down, letting Selena’s
House DJ around the South East and vocals take the main focus, she really
took the natural step to production. drives the track and her vocals are
I met Jamie through my Sister and we perfect for this style. We could of
basically decided after the first gone bonkers with the bassline and
session together it was going to work. effects, but ‘Do I?’ is not trying to be
We gel on all levels musically, both that kind of track, we wanted to have
with eclectic tastes over almost all anup-to-datesoundingradiofriendly
genres between us. Collectively the song that was clearly inspired by 2-
music we make as 2RS is something Steps golden days.
I don’t think we would have ever gone
towards on our individual paths, it’s

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3. What does music mean to you?

4. You are set to launch the
Matt: Yeah, it’s a way of life for me at Yardrock Bass label with
the moment. I am studying electronic Marvellous Cain, what will the main
musicproductionatPointBlankalong aims of the label be?
with 2RS and our project Yardrock

Bass, all of my time is taken up with The main aim is to bring you top

musicrelatedtasks.It’sbrilliant,Ilove quality bass music. This will be Grime,

it! Creating music is the best part of UKG, Bassline, Bass House anything

it for me, it’s just fun! that's going to bump in a dance. Where

Marv already has RIQ Yardrock you

Jamie: Cheesy as it sounds... can expect a lot of crossover release’s

EVERYTHING. It's what drives me on I and remixes from artists on both

can’t live a life with no rhythm or labels which is going to be exciting to

rhyme. If I'm angry I can draw for the say the least. We are kicking things

aggy Grime like Tempz, if I’m in a off with some remixes of Marv’s

really lively mood with the sun Jungle classics from some very

blazing you know you want old school talented producers across the

4x4 House n G! Mostly I’ve been spectrum of Bass music. We have

playing a lot of Bassline in the past some great artists on board already

few months, I feel it's come on so such as Scott Garcia, Smokey Bubblin

muchinrecentyearsandlovethenew B, Moony, Mind of a Dragon, Scott &

harder stuff. Nick and Celladore. The remixes

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are top draw and take these classic work closely with Selena and will

tracks right up to date. It’s been great certainly have more productions with

to see the different ways the artists her following on from ‘Do I?’. We are

have used the original parts in such both working hard in the studio on

unique ways. We want to use this other projects away from Bass music,

platform that Marv has so generously we both enjoy all genres and it’s a

given to us to promote the rising great pleasure to be able to write

talent in the UK Bass scene. The conventional songs for commercial

backing and guidance that Marv artists. Also we are both studying

provides is hopefully going to make music production at degree level, so

this label a success too and we hope to pass our respective courses and

to share it with as many talented have a long and healthy career in the

artists as possible. It’s a small scene music industry is the BIG goal. We also

and we should all stick together and have a mix coming up in October for

push it forwards. the iLoveUKG Presents series which

will include 'Do I?', Yardrock Bass

5. What are your aspirations for the tracks and Dubs from us.

future ?

We want to push YRB as far as we can, soundcloud.com/2rottenscoundrels
we have high hopes and plans for the
label and for getting good music out
there. As for 2RS we will continue to

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The hidden gems in the House & Techno underground scene.
This is a great showcase of the Auxiliary label and artists. Each
track has a slight touch of quirkyness whether it be futuristic
synth on a warped rhythm or a catchy male vocal on a rhythmic
piece.

Release Date: 5 October 2015

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What makes a great duet? Those who first listen to Nick Brewer

ft Bibi Bourelly - Talk To Me may
A timeless way of collaboration recognize the base track as a sample
feeding off each other’s tones. The of the classic ‘Gypsy Woman’ by
harmonies and contrast between Crystal Water, they’ve even kept the
male and females especially create la da dee la da da! This is a good
such interest and passion-fueled example of a modern-day
collaborations. However you cannot relationship with both voices having
expect just any two people to be able a little attitude and bouncing off each
to work well together, there must be other well.
a certain level of chemistry and like-
mindedness. The most common
duets speak of love, working that
balance together as you would in a
relationship. The classics do this well
in romantic blending of voices,
whereas the modern style is much
more diverse clashing two different
tones off each other in a very precise
way. For me, I really love a piece
which has an urban rough edge
against a gorgeous melodic side.
That perfect mix of attitude and
sweetness.

There have been quite a few duets

out lately.. This one first caught my attention

with the catchy lyrics and then boom,

that drop, MNEK & Zara Larsson -

Never Forget You . Okay it’s a little

on the EDM hype, but the real thing

I love here is the way the vocal speed

and range match the track so well,

the best way to be described as

climbing. And then you have to odd

dips and powerful highs as well as a

great contrast between the vocals.

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Galaxy Duet commercial, yes even
the delicious choc brand is in on the
duet trend! The track, Bxnjamin &
Chanele McGuinness - Moon River.
The new bar brings together two
flavours in each segment, ‘in perfect
harmony’. This new cover of a classic
is again bringing a fresh urban style
against beautiful soft tones. I’m
secretly a gushy romantic and the full
version is really lovely along with an
amazing guitar accompaniment

A few classics..

Next up we have KDA ft Tinie
Tempah and Katy B - Turn The Music
Louder (Rumble), and I don’t know
about you, but EVERYTHING Katy B
puts her touch to is just so good! One
of my favorites right now, and a
perfect example of rough & edgy
against sexy & gorgeous, although
with the artists’ signature fresh
current style.

More romance I’m afraid, but how
could I possibly discuss duets
without slipping in this classic and
utterly soppy duet, Nancy & Frank
Sinatra - Somethin' Stupid. A simple
lovey-dovey piece with the two
singing simultaneously.

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R&B. The sweet voice against a
rougher tone, then brought together
with joint harmony. A few more of J
Lo’s include All I Have with LL Cool J,
and I'm Real with Ja Rule,

In memory of The Notorious B.I.G.,

Puff Daddy/Faith Evans/112 - I'll Be
Missing You . Simply a beautiful,
timeless and heartfelt rap ballad.

Hip Hop & R&B really peaked in the

early noughties.. Two artists who made a major impact

in the R&B world, Usher & Alicia Keys

- My Boo. The sexy vibes are certainly

turned up to the max in this gorgeous

track,it’shardnottoswayalong! Both

with sweet passionate sounds

working well together.

The girl with the booty, she had some www.AudiationMagazine.com
great hits with her sexy vibe,
Jennifer Lopez ft Fat Joe - Hold you
Down. Complete with sparkly notes
this is a great example of romantic

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I love this next one, Fabolous ft
Tamia - So Into You , such pretty
vocals against a smooth seductive
style. Another sweet balance.
Another good example from
Fabolous features Lil' Mo with ‘Can't
Let You Go’.

This track is an all-time favourites
with the original white boy rapper
who we grew up to love, Eminem &
Dido - Stan. The poignant, almost
cold atmosphere with a subtle
softness is really what gives interest
here. Another from Eminem is ‘Love
Alright this one’s a little on the The Way You Lie’ ft Rihanna.
cheesy side, but I absolutely love
Beyonce, and the fact the her and her
hubby have a strong music
connection is really cool, Jay-Z &
Beyonce - Crazy In Love . Bey’s
signature feisty sexy attitude with
Jay-Z’s urban flow. The two have
both had more interesting
collaborations including Jay-Z with
Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella’ and Alicia Keys’
‘Empire State Of Mind’, and Beyonce
with Sean Paul’s ‘Baby Boy’ and
Shakira’s ‘Beautiful Liar’.

A little diverse..

A sweet sad story between lovers,
James Morrison ft Nelly Furtado -
Broken Strings. I’ve always liked

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this pairing, the two create such an • Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is
interesting blend off each other, and Mine
thefactthatthesecondvoicedoesn’t • Blu Cantrell & Sean Paul - Breathe
come in until one third of the way in
rather than straight away. The husky
sounds against a strong feminine Article by Ruby.
sound. Another from Nelly Furtado
which has a great contrast is with
Timbaland’s ‘Promiscuous’.

An edgy core reworking another www.AudiationMagazine.com
classic, Professor Green ft Lily
Allen - Just Be Good To Green . The
super sweet vocals paired with Pro
Green’s badboy attitude makes for a
fresh versatile take.

A few more..
• Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton -
Islands in the Stream
• B.o.B ft Hayley Williams -
Airplanes
• Ciara ft Justin Timberlake - Love
Sex Magic
• Nelly ft Kelly Rowland - Dilemma
• Fat Joe ft Ja Rule & Ashanti -
What's Love

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Terracotta Blue – Never Leave Feat. Emily Ehrens

First heard on the Lost On Radio podcast, wow. Sensational vocals against
strong syncopated beats. The track is a Trap/Baltimore club edit of PKWY's
'Come To Me'. Maryland producer Terracotta Blue is all about Beats, beats,
and more beats! He is one half of the PKWY duo. 'come To Me' is a soulful
pop track with amazing vibrant flavour when the beat drops, a real
celebration of sounds. Compared to the original, 'Never Leave' is more
simplistic yet with powerful dynamic versatility.

soundcloud.com/pkwymusic

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ON SCREEN

- Music On TV -

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GEORGE CLARKE'S AMAZING SPACES

The show not only presents unique spaces, Clarke also challenges himself
with innovative builds. Up-cycling is a great way to get creative and is often
demonstrated in the designs. The usual way to re-use old or broken bits of
music is to make vinyl clocks or inspired items. But would you ever think to
work your love of music into a campervan? Well one man has, and this is
his creation.

The very first thing you notice is the
glimmering CD-cladded front exterior.
Walking inside you step onto an
unconventional vinyl flooring, stacked
in a way which mimicks the classic
record stores. Music has even entered
the loo with sheet music covering the
back wall.

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COMING SOON

NEW MUSIC PROGRAMMING
FROM CHANNEL 4

This is literally music to our ears as amongst the world's greatest

Channel 4 Music commission more songwriters. The artists will discuss

programming for varied genre stories, background and creation of

tastes. Some titles may be subject to their well-known hits. The show will

change. also present intimate performances

from the artists.

Blink

Time for a pop quiz! This fun culture The 80s: Ten Years We Love to Hate

show will test the knowledge of 90 minutes of 80s heaven. The

celebrities in all things music. Two documentary film we will all be

celebraties will go up against each excitedtocheckout,withtheEighties

other in each episode facing being a trendsetting decade. The

quickfire audio and visual feature length piece will explore the

challenges. Stars will include Lemar, 80s music scene and the most

Matt Richardson, Russell Kane and notorious moments. But don't be

more. fooled into thinking this will be all

shoulder pads and nothing unknown.

Best Before Artists who were "pushing new

Fresh music updates. Together with boundaries both musically and

the All4 service, this will actually link politically" will be revealed,

across multiple platforms including including Neneh Cherry and Siouxee

TV, social media and a regular blog. Sioux.

This will be your daily guide to the

hottest releases of the month. This

is a new way of promotion for artists

big and small, "the music must be

exemplary."

Songbook
Behind the icons. The show will give
the viewers a chance to get a real
insight into what it takes to be

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Lift Your Hands Towards The Sun

By David

Jared Leto is without a doubt one of my biggest inspirations.

The 43-year-old front man of Thirty Seconds to Mars never
ceases to amaze me — singing commendably while leaping on
stage with such agility. But what’s even more bewildering is his
ability to create and release powerful emotions within himself
and others!

Not only has his passionate and captivating performances won
over the hearts of The Echelon (the fan base for 30 Seconds to
Mars), but his mystical songs interpret such a divine meaning
that it transcends our understanding, drawing us in an emotional
trance. Of course there are other star qualities of Leto's that we
are allured by, such as the fact that he is a freakishly handsome
movie star and an occasional model. One thing is for sure, we
are undeniably in awe of the marvel that is his ageless face!

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At the age of twenty-one, Leto moved to Los Angeles to pursue
a career in acting and achieved an early success and worldwide
recognition in just a few years later. Leto was twenty-seven
years old when he founded 30 Seconds to Mars alongside his
older brother Shannon Leto, and signed a contract with Immortal
and Virgin.

When 30 Seconds to Mars first started, Leto refused to allow
his name in the film industry to be used to promote the band.
This act of letting their music speak for itself is outright
respectable and very much endearing. Leto is truly a musician
that aspiring artistes can definitely look up to.

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The album titled 'This Is War',
with feature track of the same
title, gained critical acclaim
upon release in 2009 and
reached number 18 on the
Billboard 200 chart.

thirtysecondstomars.com

Dreams and Aspirations

I myself aspire to be a distinguished artiste like Leto one day.

To be bestowed upon the power of being able to inspire others through
my passions of music. To be offered the opportunity to encourage life
through song would be, without a doubt, amongst the most blessed gifts

anyone could ever ask for!

'Talents' I would call them — the innate ability to perform without trying
or something that you were inherently born with. Admittedly, I struggle to

acquire the skills I need to pull off what I love to do. However, I believe
that being made differently is a test in preparation for a much bigger,
much higher responsibility. With the maturity to be able to handle a
greater responsibility, great powers would also be induced within me.

Embrace your talents, whatever it may be, and use it to give back.

I feel that I was given the gift of a strong will. The creative tension
between my artistic vision and my current reality has always been
present in my life. Once I am able to fully strip myself of doubts and
fears, I have faith that I can accomplish anything I set my mind and heart

to.

I represent my generation, the generation of teenagers who seem afraid
of dreaming big in fear of being incompetent. And to them I ask, "Why
should you fear your journey if you have yet to set forward on its path?"

Take heart; Have faith. Be the miracle we needed to see.

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DISCLAIMER: This piece was written by an American, 20-year-old,
Disney-raised girl who was able to pay the most attention to the
careers of the artists mentioned in this article.

Take a look at the Top Charts of current music. You will see household
names like Taylor Swift, Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato who all currently
sing Pop hits, some more romantic than the others (Ex.- Swift's
‘Wildest Dreams’ vs. Lovato's ‘Cool For The Summer’). Thinking about
it, all of these artists started their careers in a totally different
light - Country or Disney. This Sarah's Thoughts serves, or will try
to serve, as a breakdown as to how these artists have transformed
themselves into the people we see today.

- Taylor Swift -

With all this 1989 hype, does anyone actually remember Taylor Swift's
curly hair/dress style she had going on at the beginning of her career?
To me, it seems the farther away from innocence she became, her
style choices reflected it. Her hair got straighter and shorter, and
her clothes soon became short skirts or shorts. Besides her style,
her music has been brilliantly crafted to successfully transition from
Country to Pop.

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Now, I barely remember how many CMA’s she has under her belt (11
to be clear), as she falls under the category of these next two artists.

- Nick Jonas -

Nick Jonas, famously launched his career from the band with his
brothers called the Jonas Brothers. At the beginning, they were
publically the purity ring wearing boys with good morals. Now, he is
definitely making sure that ring is buried in the ground, as he sings
songs like “Numb” and “Wilderness” that both suggest heavy sexual
material. After recently meeting him in Chicago on Sept. 14, I still
haven’t been able to connect that the man I saw perform two weeks
ago is the same guy that I would watch on Disney over and over again.

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- Demi lovato -

Demi Lovato, that girl-next-door Disney persona, best friends with
Selena Gomez and the Jonas Brothers, and not afraid to belt her
notes. Before her time spent in rehab in 2010, she had most of the
world fooled that she did not have anything hidden. When she stepped
out of that rehab center, actually about an hour from my house, she
came out a completely different and inspirational person. In the years
after rehab, her music has been more about her healing process, while
she still finds herself. Now, she is letting go of the past and STRUTTING
HER STUFF into 2016.

After looking back at their careers, it makes me think - have they
always been this way the whole time? What was their true initial plan
all along with their careers, even when they first got their break?
What factors behind the scenes have caused them to make the music
they sang, the choices they made and the way they performed in
the spotlight? Are these types of transformations planned, or do
they just happen?

Let us know about other artists you have Sarah's Thoughts
seen transform in front of your eyes!
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SOUNDTRACK
TO THE
RUNWAY

Mimi Xu

Fashion season is upon us, the
latest design collections are

revealed to the world on a sleek
runway showcase set to a trendy
playlist. This is the time to shine
for Mimi Xu (DJ Misty Rabbit) with

the task of coordinating the
music to compliment the catwalk

event.

She is one of the best music
directors having worked with
luxury and high street brands
including Tophop, Wes Gordon
and Roksanda. Mimi was born
with music around her and enjoys

eclectic sounds.

www.mimixu.com

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million users.

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Day One, the beginning of a music journey with Jackie Freaky's debut
release on AWJ Recordings. The track embodying the sound of the
start of a great music party season. A striking electronic edge plays
out the main melody accompanied by a fluctuating beat and summer
House tone.

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My passion for music started at effort to produce event tiniest of
an early age. Ever since I could mashups would make the DJ scene
hold on to a mic I would spend every and club life a little more attractive
single day singing my favourite and unique each time. Opportunity
tunes out loud. As I grew up I let my for all doesnt exist in this country.
passion for singing aside and
started to fancy the art of djing and Music is to me the source through
mixing sounds at the age of 13 I get all the energy to accomplish
whenIgotmyfirstPC.Iwoulddream and get past all difficulties of life. It
of one day being the one is to me the only drug I would never
performing my own tunes for a stop taking as the joy and
crowd and feel that energy. So here satisfaction music brings to me is
I am ready to learn and give it all to one of the main reasons I wake up
become a good producer and share in the morning.
my passion with the the rest of the
world!

Music in Mauritius, mainly the
electronic music scene is in
expansion and it is impressive to
see the variety of genres people
like to listen/dance to in some
events. We even have some big DJ
lineups to come perform in
Mauritius such as Darude, Martin
Garrix and many more famous
artists. If I were to describe
Mauritians' taste in music in one
word I would simply say "eclectic".
Meanwhile the music scene in I played around with my DAW till
Mauritius is not as fair as it seems I could get a sound I really liked, and
to be, some artists who have had then started building a track over a
their share of the DJ life are not sound I designed. Listening to many
willing to let go just yet and most a record from uprising producers
of the gigs in Mauriius will feature helped a lot in the process and this
the same DJ's and music for most lead to my very own creation.
of the events - which I believe
makes the party's a little bit Release date: 10 November 2015
repetitive. I think making a small

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Nazca

'Muki' released on Anemone Recordings

If you like heavy basslines and banging drums, this one
will definitely make you move your feet on the dance floor.
The track begins without any delay. A thumping kick drum
is coupled with a continuous hi-hat that just demands you
to move at least two ligaments of your body. Nazca
gradually brings in a stabbing synth phase that is clearly
the main focal point of this Techno masterpiece. There is
no doubt in my mind that if you are a true fan of Techno

music you will definitely love this track.

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Hot Since 82

'Damage' released on
Truesoul Records

Hot Since 82 releases another
absolute gem via Truesoul Records
this week, I must say this is definitely
a track you need in your playlist. I’m
sure lovers of Tech-House will
treasure this captivating timeless
piece put together by the guy that
many call a genius.

What starts as a calm and almost
mundane track, slowly turns into a
thumping club banger. As always Hot
Since 82 take us on a journey that you
will be willing to repeat over and over
again if you love deep and dark
basslines and speaking synths that
bring you into a world of bliss.

One thing that is loved about this track
is the attention to detail within the mix.
This track is created using a
hypnotizing selection of sounds, which
seem to take you to a place which some
would call 'out of this world'. I like to
think of this track as a quick trip to a
space that many wouldn’t mind calling
home.

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Dabin - Embers feat. Jill Harris (Kai Wachi Remix)

First heard on the UKF Podcast #70 with Dabin. The mix starts by
dropping his track with Koda titled 'The Take Down' which leads
into the 'Embers' edit. The drop is a little too heavy for me, but
the edit is well executed and is still my favourite edit of this
track. The overal melody, the vocals, the beats just fit perfectly on
the lead ups and break.

The original has a light summer House tone with a bouncy
melody. Although there is a DnB edit by Feint which is nice and
light, I invision it a little different. The Kai Wachi vocal lead up
kept along with the bass tones progressing with drum loops and
an overall edgier sound.

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NEW MUSIC

Mau - Simple Things

Easing in with a chilled tempo and
beautiful husky vocals. The beat drops
revealing an uplifting atmosphere and
sweet lyrics. There is a lovely contrast
between the interesting percussion
and light piano sounds.

Sally Caitlin - Stuck In Limbo (UKG Mix)

With Autumn here the music season is
changing from a light summer tone to a more
dancey feel. This track blends the seasonal
change well with an upbeat rhythm and light
playful bumpyness. Sally’s vocals pulls this
together with stunning vocals describing
emotions of a love that will never die.

Shanay - Time

Appropriately starting with a ticking
clock, then enters Shanay's incredibly
stunning voice. The video a dark midnight
blue/purple hue against the body's
bronze radiance. Simply a beautiful track,
the vocals full of hope and passion, the
subtle beat to compliment at varying
tempos.

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FESTIVALS

Waves Vienna ADE: Amsterdam & Friends
30 September - 4 Dance Event 17 October
October 14 - 18 October Amsterdam,
Vienna, Austria Amsterdam, Netherlands
Netherlands
Rocking The Daisies ADE: PRJCT Music
1 October ADE: Awakenings Festival
Darling, South Africa Presents Drumcode 17 October
15 October Amsterdam,
The Warehouse Amsterdam, Netherlands
Project: Weekend 1 Netherlands
2 - 3 October ADE: Awakenings
Manchester, United ADE: Awakenings Presents Electric
Kingdom Presents Carl Cox & Deluxe
Friends 18 October
N.A.M.E Festival 16 October Amsterdam,
2 - 3 October Amsterdam, Netherlands
Lomme, France Netherlands
The Warehouse
Waves Bratislava Imagination Festival Project: Weekend 4
2 - 4 October 16 October 23 - 24 October
Bratislava, Slovakia Praha, Czech Republic Manchester, United
Kingdom
roBOt Festival ADE: Amsterdam
7 - 11 October Music Festival Pitchfork Music
Bologna, Italy 16 - 17 October Festival
Amsterdam, 29 - 31 October
Nuits Sonores Tanger Netherlands Paris, France
8 - 11 October
Tangier, Morocco The Warehouse The Warehouse
Project: Weekend 3 Project: Weekend 5
The Warehouse 16 - 17 October 30 - 31 October
Project: Weekend 2 Manchester, United Manchester, United
9 - 10 October Kingdom Kingdom
Manchester, United
Kingdom ADE: Awakenings
Presents Joris Voorn

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Bloody Sexy It's The Ship Manchester, United
Halloween VII 20 - 23 November Kingdom
31 October 61 Marina Coastal
Prague, Czech Drive, Singapore The Warehouse
Republic Project: Weekend 12
Transmission 18 - 19 December
Movement Torino 21 - 22 November Manchester, United
31 October Prague, Czech Kingdom
Turin, Italy Republic
I Love Techno Europe
MIRA Festival The Warehouse 19 December
30 October - 7 Project: Weekend 9 Montpellier, France
November 26 - 28 November
Barcelona, Spain Manchester, United The Warehouse
Kingdom Project: Boxing Day
Club to Club Torino Weekend
4 - 8 November Apokalypsa 26 - 27 December
Turin, Italy Judgement Night
27 - 28 November D A N C EManchester, United
The Warehouse Brno, Czech Republic
Project: Weekend 6 Kingdom
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Manchester, United 4 - 6 December T H EAmore Festival
Kingdom Saalbach N I G H T30 December
Hinterglemm, Austria
The Warehouse Rome, Italy
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Manchester, United 4 - 6 December
Kingdom Manchester, United Project: New Years
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19 - 22 November January
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The Warehouse
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21 - 22 November 7 December
Manchester, United Bogota, Columbia
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The Warehouse

Project: Weekend 11
10 - 12 December

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HOT 6 with Stefano Lotti

If you are accustomed to the world of techno then there is
good chance that you’ve found yourself dancing to a Stefano
Lotti track or another released on the Equilibrium Lab or
Ribbon Recordings imprints. The Italian born label boss is a
modest and humble man for a person who can lay claim to
having had the likes of Marco Carola, Richie Hawtin, Danny
Tenaglia, Joseph Capriati, Nicole Moudaber, Paco Osuna &
Stacey Pullen supporting the releases on his labels. No
stranger to the technical side of the game, the DJ, producer &
audio engineer first released his first few tracks back in 2002
and has since then himself
collaborated with a
number of international
acts including Ilario
Alicante & Mihalis Safras
releasing on labels such
as Suara and Sleaze
Recordings. For this
months take on the
Audiation Hot 6 we
decided to catch up with
the Japan residing
techno maestro.

F.R.E.D.Y. -
"Trekantsdrama" E.P. on
Equilbrium Lab
is OUT NOW
on Beatport.

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1st record you ever bought?
Well… Actually I don’t remember really well but I’m sure one of the first (if it
not the first) records I bought was “TRIBE 'N' TRANCE”, produced by Francesco
Farfa and published on Plastic Fantastic.

Favourite track you have made?
This is a really difficult question. I’ve produced different kinds of tracks so it
depends on the mood and on what I'm experiencing in that moment. I’ll give
you just two titles of tracks: World Connection (Original mix) & Irrational (Original
Mix)

Favourite kit for making music?
I like to use analog machines but also VST. I’m not a purist so sometimes I use
both to produce a track. Sometimes I produce a track without analog synths
or drum machines, like otherwise sometimes I produce tracks without VST.
Recently I’m using more instruments from Roland, Moog, Electron and Korg. I
love the "live" and sometimes random touch they can add to a track.

Your Dream Line up (self included)
There are too many artists I’d love to play with for the first time, also lots of
artists I’d love to play with again. My dream lineup is: Jeff Mills, Richie Hawtin,
Joseph Capriati, Chris Liebing, Function, Dubfire, Danny Tenaglia, Ben Klock,
Marcel Dettmann, Adam Beyer, Cari Lekebusch, Alexi Delano, Len Faki, Joel Mull,
Donato Dozzy, Scuba, Speedy J, Tom Hades, Jonas Kopp, Ralf, Dustin Zahn

Note: this is for my dream event I would love to see here in Japan on the peak
of Fuji Mountain. Each DJ would play one track in a continuous B2B from dusk
till the morning sunrise (if you can dream, why don't dream BIG?).

If you had to DJ a 3hr set of a different Genre what would it be?
I would like to explore the boundaries of Ambient music.

One sentence that defines house and techno music?
It's tough to describe such important kind of music genre
(s) with only one sentence. For me Techno is a lifestyle
and it goes beyond the dance floor. With House & Techno
music DJs, musicians and clubbers are all on the same
level: we are all in front ofthe speakers creating ourreality.

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