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21:16:00

Though it may seem like it to bystanders and outsiders, musical evolution doesn’t just happen overnight. Reshaping one’s sound is a gradual process of change through hundreds of tiny alterations, all of which are tailored by inspiration itself. Slowly, the new sound begins to take shape, steadily introducing new characteristics until it is time to blossom. And that time has arrived, as electronic music tastemaker Estiva proudly presents the next evolutionary step of his signature sound in a new, full-fledged album: ‘Metamorphoses’. 



Featuring no less than thirteen masterpieces that delve into the deeper side of the dance music spectrum, ‘Metamorphoses’ transcends both genres and expectations as it focuses heavily on creative freedom. Tried and tested on tour at some of the biggest stages in the world, each of the tracks shows the evolution of the Dutchman’s signature sound, as well as the time, effort and care he put into planting the seed and cultivating the land. And now, it’s time for him to reap the benefits. ‘Metamorphoses’ has taken on its final form and may just play a seminal role in reshaping the dance music realm of today.
When asked about the album and its title, Estiva explained: “‘Metamorphoses’ is about ongoing change and the process of maturing. The title is inspired by the namesake classic book of the Roman poet Ovid, who writes that ‘all things flow, all things are born to change their shapes’. I’m seeing this everywhere, both in the natural world around me as well as on a personal and creative level. Nothing stays the same, everything is always changing. This album is the result of that growing insight, and a new step in my ongoing artistic development.”


Apart from illustrating Estiva’s growth as an artist and creator, ‘Metamorphoses’ also shows that Estiva can’t be pigeonholed. The album tracks juggle hints of melodic techno, progressive, trance and electronica, blending the genres that oftentimes are still too separate from each other. “I’m hoping the album will function as a bridge between worlds for others as well.”

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22:15:00

Coming off of a phenomenal year both as a producer and on the live front, Rodg is known worldwide for making every minute count for himself and for his fans. As one who’s always looking to explore the farthest reaches of his own sound and the Progressive scene, he never fails to magnify the magic, ensuring that everyone gets to be high on life if only for a fleeting moment. Now, all of that comes together in his second artist album with an experimental touch: ‘Fate’.



Covering a wide range of captivating music that runs from deep Progressive to Trance to the wonderfully experimental stuff in between, ‘Fate’ is the culmination of every adventure Rodg committed himself to, every decision he’s made and every turn he’s taken throughout his increasingly impressive sonic journey. Featuring no less than eighteen mesmeric records that build toward the inevitable, yet undetermined ending we call ‘Fate’, the album juggles straightforward impressions and idyllic depictions with quirky hooks that unite people in their own way.

Rodg: “I always thought of ‘Fate’ as something that life leads you to, no matter what you do or happens to you, whether good or bad, wonderful or stupid. So, in a way, life led me to writing this album. Though it’s different from what I’ve done in the past, I think it ties in even better with the music I play in my DJ sets. It’s more experimental than any album I’ve done before, and I hope that will lead to some more amazing memories and experiences in return. 


Tracklist
1. Fate
2. Over Town
3. Inupiaq
4. Elevator
5. In-Flight Entertainment
6. Cinnamon (with Dom Fricot)
7. Only A Flight Away
8. 9th Ave
9. Sudden
10. The Coaster
11. Our Generation (with Dom Fricot)
12. Eukarya (with Matt Fax)
13. A Reason
14. Fading (with Sarah de Warren)
15. Beam
16. Signs
17. Wanna Go
18. Fractal

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02:18:00

Hot on the heels of a particularly popular contest with Norwegian dance music icon Ørjan Nilsen, none other than Statement! regular and Progressive Trance trailblazer Rodg takes over the reins to launch a similar contest on Armada University, the new producer platform operating under the wing of Amsterdam-based record label Armada Music. 



Exclusively available to the almost 4000 producers who signed up to Armada University for free since the launch of the platform less than two months ago, Rodg’s new course-driven contest offers a unique look into the Dutch DJ/producer’s production process whilst also nudging budding producers to put their skill to the test and finish up what Rodg started in his course. The winning submission gets a collaboration with Rodg as a full-fledged release on Armada Music. For more information, please visit the course page: ‘Rodg – Finish My Record’.



In conjunction with the release of his course and contest on Armada University, Rodg also launched his own Armada University sample pack on music creation platform Splice. In total, his sample pack contains 201 custom-made, Progressive Trance-flavored samples, all of which will prove invaluable for anyone wanting to learn from his course and/or compete in his ‘Finish My Record’ contest on Armada University. 

Check out Rodg’s brand-new Armada University sample pack on Splice

Advertised as THE platform for music producers who want to learn, improve and become the best, Armada University was founded in collaboration with FaderPro and specializes in unique music production courses from an increasing number of established artists, including Sultan + Shepard, Harry Romero, Thomas Gold, ATFC & David Penn, Ørjan Nilsen, GoldFish and more. Upon subscribing to Armada University for free, students not only get an exclusive 20% discount on all artist courses, but also get access to GUARANTEED feedback on their demo after purchasing a course, remix contests, free producer tips, music production blogs and other forms of exclusive content.



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19:50:00

Once again landing onto Statement!, Lumisade have gone wild with their latest piece of studio magic. Packing a swirling bassline, subtle acid lines and near-tribal chants and drums without straying from their 100% progressive trademark sound, 'Onawo' stakes its claim as a piece of dance music culture no electronic music lover can resist.



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 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Lumïsade are building their reputation with strong releases including the latest one Onawo that was honoured to be named as Progressive Pick at ASOT radio show. The track is a powerful melodic progressive trance journey with pulsating basslines, tribalish drums and pumping kicks. On top great Ibiza infused melodies with sunkissed themes are decorating the beautiful canvas while the breakdown includes African chants adding that exotic dreamy flavour to the proceedings. Emotionally immersive and dynamic for the dancefloor definitely sounds absolutely on the spot. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
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19:30:00

Top-notch progressive sparkling like a 'Firefly' in the night, Elevven's solo debut on Statement! is nothing short of extraordinary. Helmed by a severely infectious bassline and magical harmonies, this cut is like a single ray of light piercing the dark clouds: truly magnificent.



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 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"] Statement! is definitely one of the hottest progressive labels with releases ranging from house and trance and everything in between. Elevven are on the rise as well with classy releases so far and Firefly is one of the good ones. It is already crowned as Progressive Pick at ASOT and you can easily understand why of course. Energetic pulsating basslines, thumping drums and superb big synthy hook unleashed in the breakdown leading to a very satisfying and highly pleasing trance climax with epic proportions strings and feel good atmosphere that wins admirers for sure. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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20:35:00

In addition to their remarkable take on '(L)', Pacco & Rudy B have emerged with a revamp of another single taken from Ruben de Ronde X Rodg's 'Togetherr' album. Alluringly progressive with several stellar melodies on top, this remix of 'Strobe Machine' will light up the dance floor in no time.



Dimitri Kechagias review:
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 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]When Pacco & Rudy B are remixing the superb Ruben de Ronde X Rodg single Strobe Machine you expect something truly exceptional. Pulsating deep basslines, rolling drums, emotional synthy plucks and certain melodramatic urgency in the atmosphere turns the track into a very deep mesmerizing hypnotic and tripping out production with great progression on the melodies and superb harmonies that stand out. It is repetitive but you feel that has a point to make and certainly warms up any dancefloor beautifully! #PureClass Love IT [/content]
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02:21:00

Wonderfully progressive while leaning toward the Electro side bassline-wise, the Elevven Remix of Ruben de Ronde, Rodg and Sir Notch's inspiring link-up gives off just the right feeling. Uplifting, empowering and grand on all fronts, this rendition of the 'TogetheRR' single truly is 'Larger Than Life'.



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 [item value="10"]Ruben de Ronde X Rodg X Sir Notch - Larger Than Life (Elevven Remix) [/item]
 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]The excellent collaboration between Ruben de Ronde X Rodg with Sir Notch on vocals Larger Than Life is exceptionally professionally remixed by Elevven. Superb electro proglifting trance version that manages to take advantage of the epic tones offered by Sir Notch in his performance perfectly merged with chunky grooves, punchy electro twisted basslines and most importantly uplifting melodies with rainbow like synths along with emotional anthemic strings doing the right combination to sing and jump simultaneously. #PureGold Love It [/content]
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01:49:00

No journey of an artist is a road without pits, nor is it a smooth ride without hiccups. Sometimes even the best hit a dead end, not knowing where to go or turn until they circle back to find what incited their passion for writing and performing music in the first place. After stumbling upon a towering brick wall three years ago, Estiva sought to reinvent himself and his music, to return to that special place where inspiration flowed freely. And today, after teasing some of his new work and receiving tons of plaudits for the fineness of his craft, he comes bearing his wondrous second artist album: ‘Spectacle I’.

With ‘Spectacle I’, Estiva lays bare a piece of his heart and soul – of the fiery passion that needed to be kindled in order to flare up again. Featuring records such as ‘Cubes’, ‘Rainbow’ (with Ruben de Ronde), ‘Bloom’, ‘Alive’, ‘Quickdraw’ and massive fan favorite ‘Sun Goes Down’, the album sees Estiva magnify the qualities of his trademark sound and spark fourteen priceless gems used to turn the story of his struggle into a wonderful and compelling narrative: a spectacle on a whole other level. 
Estiva: “Three years ago, I crashed; I was ultimately stuck. Nothing I wrote could satisfy me any more artistically. The passion for music that I once had so vividly deteriorated drastically. I felt like it was time to step out of the musical rollercoaster as the ride was destined to come to an end very soon. But when I started to get used to the idea of letting go of music, that very same notion cleared my mind. After a brief intermission, I started to write music again, without any expectations from myself or other people. I found myself able to translate anything that came up in my mind into actual sounds without having anyone, including myself, judging it. It was back to basics and it worked magic for me. After three years of writing music for this album, I started to realize that my take on music had strongly developed. Without being aware of it, I had been shaping my vision. The variation in tracks I wrote felt confusing at first, but as I was writing more and more tracks, a cohesion arose: like a spectacle of sound."




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https://twitter.com/estivamusic
www.armadamusic.com
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21:09:00

The opening track of Estiva's brand-new album 'Spectacle', 'Cubes' sees the Dutch DJ, producer and master of the progressive sound offer another slice of his peerless production skill. Enchanting listeners from the get-go with its stellar atmospheres and colorful plucks, this cut sure is a telling precursor of what's to come from Estiva and his tantalizing album.



Dimitri Kechagias review:
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 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Estiva is an absolute star producer with so many different and unique tracks in his back catalogue from progressive trance to techno moments, Estiva continues his path to success. Superb melodies on Cubes, his latest track coming from spectacle. Chunky grooves, punchy basslines, pulsating rhythm and anthemic melody in the breakdown leading to the mainstage friendly climax that will elevate you at the highest highs for sure. Pure euphoria and unique beats to make go wild on any trancefloor. The summer of 2018 belongs to Estiva! #PureGold Love It [/content]
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04:24:00

An evergreen slice of wonder taken from part 1 of Estiva's second album 'Spectacle', 'Bloom' blossoms like a flower in spring. Radiant, colorful and uplifting at its core, this tune has the glimmer of a clear blue sky and the brilliance of the summer sun. Ergo, irresistible on all fronts.



Estiva - Bloom [#ASOT2018]

Dimitri Kechagias review:
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 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Estiva is one of the brightest and truly talented artist of his generation. Bloom is melodic feel good carefree optimistic progressive trance at its highest level. Big pulsating basslines, thumping grooves, bouncy drums and superb breakdown with electro like groove and the truly catchy melody on top carrying the mind, body and soul for a nice journey. The climax is full on and ready to crank the stereo systems without doubts. This will definitely Bloom in spring time and its melodic smell lasts for eternity. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
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20:02:00

Armed with a blistering amount of 'oomph' and a tidal wave of progressive wonder, Max Meyer and Novan's 'Alicante' raises the Statement! bar a few notches. Harboring the power of the Spanish summer sun with its sparkling plucks and its backdrop of soaring guitar tones, this cut goes full throttle and doesn't disappointed in the slightest.



Dimitri Kechagias review:
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 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Statement! Recordings constantly surprises us positively with great releases that stand out. Alicante is definitely one of the strong contenders for the progressive part of any dj set with cool chunky wonky dirty rough groove, punchy electro kissed basslines and most importantly truly balearic and emotional synthy lines. While the breakdown with the cool synthy themes is truly sweet with faultless soundscapes, the climax is a bit rougher and edgy with less focus on the melody and more on the groove, something that I would prefer to be more smooth out. However the final taste in your mouth is positive and balanced. Love it [/content]
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10:24:00

Ensuring that every club or venue is the place to be at that very moment, Max Meyer & Whiteout's 'Bonville' is that electro-flavored Trance beast every clubber goes wild to. Diving straight into a blissful breakdown after the volcanic bassline before splashing its melodies all over, 'Bonville' is a record that makes you feel at home right away.



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 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Max Meyer and Whiteout collaboration has as a result the incredible proglifter Bonville. The track combines successfully electro wonky basslines with fat stomping drums, sharp kicks and cool breakdown with serene calming glowing melody and great hypnotic hands in the air atmosphere followed by full on pumping and clapping hands in the air euphoric climax that will warm up any dancefloor perfectly leading them to the mysterious town of Bonville. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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02:19:00


Validating the potential of the young, Aussie talent, 'Savitar' seems to draw its power and vibrancy from the sun itself. Forged by Marcus Santoro, this brilliant record radiates warm, sonic colors and shines down onto the welcoming Trance crowds with its arpeggio-driven rays. This one's sure to brighten your day.



Dimitri Kechagias review:
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 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Marcus Santoro is definitely one to watch as his tracks have definitely something truly unique and to the point. Savitar on Statement! is proglifting trance at its very best ready and perfect to warm up the proceedings with enlightening  synthy riffs upon the rough groove of the chunky drums, thumping electro bassline and sound effects that add tension and excitement. The breakdown is calming and soothing with superb synthy plucks that slowly rise along with new melodies leading the track to its dynamic second part that has punchy basslines and relentlessly building hi-nrg synthy riffs. Savitar will stand out from the crowded trance scene. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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20:57:00

Rodg sure knows what makes any dance music lover tick. His signature sound has proven to be among the most recognisable and infectious across the scene and he doesn't pull any punches now. Fierce and energetic, 'U Got U' is sure to make its impact on stages across the world.



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 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]The unstoppable Rodg is back with another Statement! release. The track U Got U is a wonderful proglifting slammer with pumping chunky grooves, thumping energetic basslines, roof raising synthy stabs, warm atmosphere and gated vocal snippets. The result is a wonderful mixture of sparkling euphoria that can make you feel optimistic and can inject the adrenaline levels that no energy drink can give you without doubts. Full on proglifting sounds from an artist who builds an impressive presence in the current trance circuit. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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00:55:00


Hooking listeners with its mysterious atmosphere and gradual build, Ruben de Ronde & Cari's 'When I Fall' has all the hallmarks of Trance fan's top favorite. Laced with angelic vocals, stellar chord progressions and club-ready bass, this record marks yet another phenomenal Statement! release.



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 [item value="10"]Dancefloor Efficiency / Festival Arenas Effectiveness[/item]
 [item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
 [item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
 [item value="10"]Ruben de Ronde & Cari - When I Fall[/item]
 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Ruben de Ronde stays true to his roots of the melodic deep progressive warm up sound and When I Fall, his collaboration with Cari is an excellent example of his ability to craft dark moody chords, pumping grooves, thumping basslines and warm strings along with delicate synths. Cari is as always impressive and on this track she keeps low profile with whispering like vocal performance that will mesmerize the crowd until the build up and the climax to carry your thoughts away. Groovy, dark, smooth and tripping out! #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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20:00:00

From Ruben de Ronde and Rodg's joint album 'Togetherr' to every Trance fan's sound system, 'Little Drummer' makes quite the impact. Packing a big bassline, wondrous breakdown and loads of infectious melodies, this cut makes any club night worthwhile.



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 [item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
 [item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
 [item value="10"]Ruben de Ronde X Rodg - Little Drummer[/item]
 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Ruben de Ronde and Rodg delivered the amazing Togetherr album with club cuts only and Little Drummer is one of them. The track is melodic progressive trance with energetic basslines, pumping drums, electro infused aggressive dark synthy and cool breakdown with very memorable melody supported with nice piano chords that is calming enough to make you feel relaxed with hands in the air as the rock quitar riff comes to the surface along with the rolling parading drums that lead us beautifully on the full on hands in the air euphoric feel good climax. It's definitely one of the strongest instrumental pieces included on their very promising album. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
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23:10:00

Going down a deeper Progressive route for their dual offering on Statement!, Sound Quelle and Michael Mashkov get Trance fans across the globe reeling for more. Laden with tender vibes, deliberate rhythms and gorgeous atmospheres, both 'Arffa' and 'Zual' are 100% playlist material for anyone who likes his music impeccable and melodically irresistible.





Dimitri Kechagias review:
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 [item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
 [item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
 [item value="10"]Sound Quelle & Michael Mashkov - Arffa + Zual[/item]
 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Sound Quelle & Michael Mashkov collaborate for two very beautiful dreamy melodic progressive tracks called Arffa and Zual. If you are in charge to warm up any dancefloor definitely these two tracks will do the trick and welcome clubbers on the dancefloor in the nicest direction. Both tracks make application of deep pulsating basslines, chunky drums, smooth grooves, hypnotic rhythms and in the breakdown piano chords, ambient sounds and opera like vocals. These tracks will relax your senses, create a particular fairy tale like mood while you are invited to let yourself go and float along with closed eyes. #PureGold Love It [/content]
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03:24:00

Showing the leap-and-bounds growth of the Rodg empire, 'Fast Lane' marks a marvelous team-up between the rare-breed Dutchman and fellow-countryman Roovel. Spiked with racing arpeggios and soaring lead synths, this mixture of two remarkable signature sounds could very well become their shortcut to the top.



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 [item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
 [item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
 [item value="10"]Rodg X Roovel - Fast Lane[/item]
 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Fast Lane is a great example of uplifting progressive trance that easily stands out and always delivers goosebumps to the listener. Pumping drums, pulsating basslines, and anthemic melody that is replayed with wide variety of synthy plucks and becomes the main melody that dominates the track. Rodg & Roovel with simple ingredients manage to cook an infectious firestarter with clever arrangement that will awake your soul and charge your batteries so you can last till the end of the beautiful club night. #PureGold Love It   [/content]
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23:21:00


Your Name: Josh Bailey
Your location(country,city): Portsmouth , Untied Kingdom

Dimitri: Can you mention your biggest music career achievements in 2017?
Josh: Having the worlds biggest DJs support my music on radio shows and in sets.
Dimitri:Can you mention your biggest personal life achievements in 2017 that make you extremely proud?
Josh: Watching  my son grow another year older into a great young lad
1) Best Track from other artists:
Save Me - Ruben De Ronde



2) Your top 3 2017 personal productions
1.) The Kingmaker - Josh Bailey & Omair Mirza



2.) Namaste - Josh Bailey



3.) Cirrus - Josh Bailey & Maglev



3) Best Artist (Dj & producer):
Genix



4) Best Remix from other artist:
I Swear ( Jason Ross Remix ) - Dirty South



5) Best Remix that you have produced?
Steampunk - Ruben De Ronde & Rodg ( Josh Bailey Remix )



6) Best Remixer:
Sunny Lax



7) Best New Talent (Dj or producer):
Maglev



8) Best Electronic Music Album:
Togetherr - Ruben De Ronde & Rodg



9) Best Electronic Music Compilation:
ASOT



10) Best artwork/cover of an Album or Compilation:
Statement ! ( every release has wicked art work )



 11) Best Lyrics in an Electronic Music track (it can be your production or from other artists)
I Will Be there - Jason Ross ft Lauren Ray



12) Best Vocalist/Singer featured on Electronic Music track:
Lauren Ray



13) Best Electronic Music Label:
Statement !



14) Best Online Social media for communication with your fans:
Twitter

15) Best Twitter or Facebook message or Instagram message you received from a fan or friend or you have read on someone else’s account:
A random message from someone who was listening to my music in a bad time in life and it helped them get through ! Its nice to see people use music the same way as myself.

17) Best music composition software:
Logic

18) Best Club Event or Open Air Festival:
Trance Sanctuary



 19) Best personal Dj Gig:
Dreamstate UK



20) Best Dj set of the year from other fellow Dj:
Tasso - Trance Sanctuary



21) Best country that you have played in 2017 and where did you met the best festival/event crowd:
UK - Trance Sanctuary



22) Best Radio show or Artist Vlog?:
Group Therapy - Above & Beyond



 23) Best Radio station:
DI .FM

24) Best Online Record shop that you purchase your music:
Beatport

25) Best music related website that you visit frequently:
Beatport

26) Best Smart phone or smart phone application:
Hootsuite !

27) Best Dj equipment (software or hardware):
Sausage Fattner - Dada Life

28) Best new sound or sample that has been used in Electronic Music this year perhaps introduced first by you?
I have been smashing acapella from "As The Rush Comes" adding some reverb and pitch bend and cutting it up for some cool vocal chops

29) Best tip that you learnt this year for your Djing techniques or music composition:
Buy a decent pair of earplugs ...

30) Best piece of advice you got in relation to your career in 2017:
One step at a time and have some mega patience ... A no from one person is another step closer to a yes

31) Best hobby or activity that you spent a lot of time in 2017:
Cooking & Fishing

 32) Best holiday destination for 2017 either to relax or to perform in a club or festival:
Amsterdam

33) Best Electronic Music magazines in printed form not online:
DJ Mag

34) Best Movie of the year that may inspire you to compose a track:
Dunkirk

35) Best online/PC/video game of the year that you have played this year?
FIFA

36) The saddest electronic music news you heard this year and still makes u cry:
The passing of Robert Miles was a sad day ... I will always remember listening to children as a young child when I was in the car as it got national radio coverage.

Dimitri: Finally, please tell our readers your plans with your future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, DJ gigs.
Josh Bailey: Future releases - Plutonium on AVA Recordings.
I have more collaborations coming up with Maglev as well as Max Mayer in Russia , A follow up to The Kingmaker with Omair Mirza .
I am also working with a vocalist from my home town as well as reviving some of my alias sounds
Gig wise I will hopefully be heading to some more clubs and events very soon .. NYD is confirmed in London so look out for that on my socials
Many thanks to Omair Mirza at OHM Music for organising this interview.

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https://www.facebook.com/joshbaileydj
www.twitter.com/JoshBaileyDJ
Instagram - joshbailey_music
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05:17:00

Reaching far 'Beyond The Moon' with its blissful atmospheres and exciting build-up, this link-up between Eskai, SNR and Evin Skye truly is out of this world. Rising higher than any track has ever done, it's sure to make fans wonder what else these guys have in store for them.



Dimitri Kechagias review:
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 [item value="9"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item]
 [item value="8"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item]
 [item value="9"]Dancefloor Efficiency / Festival Arenas Effectiveness[/item]
 [item value="9"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
 [item value="9"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
 [item value="9"] Eskai & SNR feat. Evin Skye - Beyond The Moon.[/item]
 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Beyond The Moon is the brand new collaboration between Eskai & SNR who compose a very powerful shinning production with Anjunabeats influence from head to toe. Pulsating basslines, pumping grooves, electro effects and euphoric anthemic synthy melodies that keep things dreamy without being melodramatic. The vocal is fine with predictable lyrics that work well without doubts. Evin Skye performance has some issues as some times in my ears he sounds a bit out of tune. Maybe an instrumental mix could make the difference. It's nice honest and sincere productions that could be better and improved to reach perfection. Love IT [/content]
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