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      Paul van Dyk goes on the record with The Night Bazaar

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      PAUL VAN DYK has been a pioneer of trance for over 30 years. His legacy includes one of the most iconic trance tracks of all time, For An Angel, among a myriad of other timeless classics.Today Paul is as relevant as ever. In 2024 he will release his eleventh studio album, celebrate 25 years of his label, VANDIT Records, and  return to Ibiza with a three-month residency, SHINE, at Eden. CLICK OR TAP IMAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FOR TICKETSPaul touches down in the UK tomorrow in Birmingham to play a three-hour set for Trancecoda at Digbeth’s hottest new venue XOYO alongside VANDIT Records’ mainstay, Alex M.O.R.P.H, progressive and melodic DJ Ruben de Ronde and a set from his trance focused project MRPHLNDR, Beatport chart-topping producer Dark Fusion, Trancecoda’s residents and many more.We caught up with Paul van Dyk to find out more about how this year is taking shape ahead of a big weekend in Birmingham, plus you can listen to a two hour exclusive mix from Paul on The Night Bazaar Sessions.CLICK OR TAP IMAGE FOR TO LISTEN TO PAUL VAN DYK’S MIXWith your upcoming extended 3-hour set for Trancecoda at Birmingham and XOYO, how do you plan to structure such an immersive experience?I usually have a pretty clear idea about what I would like to play, and the way it starts is something that obviously take care of a lot. But then the whole development and where the set goes is down to the interaction with the audience, so it’s an experience for all of us, together. Can you share some insights into your eleventh studio album and how it reflects your journey in the electronic music scene?My next album reflects my idea of how I think electronic music will sound in the next few years. I’m always having ideas, I put them down and I create music that I would like to hear and I hope when it’s reaching audiences that others enjoy it too, but I would never make anything that I don’t like.VANDIT Records is celebrating its 25th anniversary. How do you feel the label has influenced the trance and electronic music genres over the years?The philosophy behind VANDIT Records is that we just release music we really enjoy listening to ourselves, and therefore there’s a very clear indicator of the quality of the music that we are releasing. I think its influence is down to somebody else making an evaluation of the importance of the label, but I do believe we’ve released some influential records over the last years.Most read in MusicCLICK OR TAP THE IMAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FOR TICKETSReturning to Ibiza for the SHINE IBIZA residency at Eden, what can fans expect from this summer’s performances?SHINE Ibiza is a very special concert because it puts you – the audience – into the middle of everything. You are the most important element of this event and of course, the music. This is what it’s all about and we all together create an amazing music experience during your holidays.How has your recent tour in Australia and Asia influenced your approach to the upcoming UK set and album?I don’t think that my shows in Australia or Asia have any influence on the shows that I’m going to play in the UK, because I’m influenced by what I see, then and there; I look at the audience in front of me and that’s what influences the way the set goes.With such a significant presence in the music industry, how do you keep your sound fresh and engaging for new and longtime fans alike?I don’t know, I think it’s probably because I’m not trying to be anyway significant or important. I’m just making my music and I’m making that to the fullest and I think that’s authentic, and that’s why people can actually relate to it.The UK trance scene has its unique vibe. How do you tailor your sets to resonate with the UK audience, especially for a venue like XOYO?Everything in the UK is always a notch up. It’s very banging and very exciting, so I’m really looking forward to doing exactly that!PAUL VAN DYKCan you give us a sneak peek into the themes or collaborations we might expect from your new studio album?The people I collaborate with are the people that I feel inspired by and that I feel can add something to the music that I make – that’s what you gonna find on the album.With the evolving landscape of electronic music, how do you see VANDIT Records shaping the future of the genre?VANDIT Records never actually looked at the shaping of the musical landscape. As I mentioned before, we just release the music that we enjoy, and since we are big fans of electronic music in all its facets, I believe that’s where the label’s gonna continue to go.READ MORE SUN STORIESYour SHINE IBIZA residency is a highlight for many fans. How do you plan to elevate this year’s experience compared to previous seasons?Every year of SHINE is different, there’s always something new to it and we always add new talents as well. But one thing for sure that stays the same is you, the audience, you are the main attraction of it all, and of course it’s all bound together by the music. More

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      Kylie Minogue secretly recording new ‘full-on dance’ album AND will re-release iconic No1 record with new tracks

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      KYLIE MINOGUE is on a roll after her mega hit Padam Padam relaunched her career last May.Now fans will be delighted that they will be hearing new music a lot sooner than they might have expected.Kylie Minogue is on a roll after her mega hit Padam Padam relaunched her career last MayCredit: GettyAlong with a repackage of her No1 record Tension, which will include a few new tunes, I can reveal she has started work on her 17th studio album.A source said: “Kylie has made it clear to her team this is no time to slow down.“Plans are already in motion for the next two albums, one of which will be a repackage of Tension with additional songs.“As for the direction of album 17 it’s early days — but a full-on dance album is in the works.Read More on Showbiz“The plan is to release the Tension repackage towards the end of the year, with probably up to five new tracks.”Kylie went into the studio in California with chart-topping British DJ Joel Corry early last month to work on her dance-inspired new songs.And in an exclusive chat before their sessions, Joel revealed that he couldn’t wait to get started. He said: “Kylie absolutely smashed it last year. Most read in Bizarre”She has taken over the charts. “I’ve loved the sound of the singles. Brits Icon Kylie Minogue was the last woman standing at The Brit Awards – leaving the Warner music bash at 3am to party with big winner Raye“They sound really fresh and current.“She is pop royalty. “It would be an honour to work with her.”Head & Heart hitmaker Joel went on to share a muted clip of them dancing in the studio, alongside the caption: “Been in LA writing BANGERS all week.”Kylie is currently enjoying some down time with her family in Australia before kicking off the final four dates of her debut Las Vegas residency at Voltaire.The run of intimate shows has been such a hit that bosses at the venue at The Venetian Resort have offered her an open-ended invite to return should she want it.Kylie will also play a one-off show in London’s Hyde Park as part of the British Summer Time gigs in July, with insiders telling me she is hard at work putting a new tour together — her first in five years.My source added: “For fans, it’s been an eternity coming. “Kylie will finally go on a massive world tour in 2025.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Plans are currently being drawn up for arena shows up and down the UK.”There really is no stopping her. More

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      Steve Mac will bless The Night Bazaar Music Show Live with Acid House

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      THE original Bless This Acid House album was released in May 2023 and was overflowing with extraordinary collaborations with original house music icons such as Marshall Jefferson, Robert Owens, Irvine Welsh and the late Sleezy D. Made with a variety of music-making analogue hardware machines, it was designed to transport you back to a time when house music was fresh, raw and underground.A year on, his new release Bless This Acid House Remixed does exactly what it says on the tin. Thirteen on-point, contemporary remixes of the original album tracks reworked by some of the most respected names in electronic music including Bushwacka, ITHURTZ, Jonny Aux, Black Octopus, Jon Carter, Serge Santiago, Redraft Memories & Chip-E, Une, Horatio, ASOY, Sound Klash and Transparent Sound.Steve Mac at work in ‘The Bunker’Steve Mac is the artist behind the album. A UK house music heavy-hitter, he has been a pillar of the international house community virtually from the beginning. The DJ/producer is also the label boss of Jack Said What Records in partnership with infamous Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh. With over 25 years’ experience, Steve is respected and revered for his analogue production style. Mac has also released tracks for labels such as Nervous, MoS, Cr2, Toolroom, Saved, Underwater and Ovum, and produced a number of artist albums for other people as well. You can read an interview we did with Steve last year around the release of the album HERE. We are very pleased to be welcoming Steve Mac as our next special guest for The Night Bazaar Music Show Live streaming series on Mixcloud on Friday 29th March from 8pm. Steve will be playing an exclusive 2 hour showcase of music from his Jack Said What label, the new Bless This Acid House remix album and much more. To tune in all you have to do is head HERE at 8pm on Friday 29th March. Steve told us;“Live streams are a great opportunity to build your fanbase and reach a global audience which is especially important for our label Jack Said What accessing a new generation of dance music lovers in the process”. CLICK OR TAP THE IMAGE TO HEAD TO THE LIVE STREAM ON MIXCLOUD AT 8PM ON FRIDAY 29TH MARCH More

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      Walker & Royce’s selection of electronic music is a big deal

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      WALKER & ROYCE have returned with Part 3 of their upcoming No Big Deal album out now via Dirtybird Records. The latest installment of the duo’s No Big Deal series sees them team up with Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling artist James Patterson (and 1/2 of the electronic duo The Knocks) for a new single Might Just.[embedded content]Hot on the heels of Part 2, Walker & Royce are back with an anthemic original that is sure to shake up dance floors around the globe. Imbibed with the no-holds-barred style that has made them one of dance music’s most charismatic duos, ‘Might Just’ bursts with hypnotic melodies, bouncy basslines, and James Patterson’s catchy vocals. Reflecting on the trio’s roots as DJs in New York City, ‘Might Just’ blends dark underground sounds with playful toplines and rambunctious energy. They say;“It’s great to finally release Might Just. We made it with our long time friend James Patterson. We have spent many long nights DJing in the Lower East Side and Brooklyn with James, so it means a lot to have him involved with No Big Deal. We think this one is going to be a fan favorite.”We caught up with them to mark the Part 3 release of No Big Deal and asked them to talk us through a selection of music that is rocking their DJ sets at the moment.Susumu Yokota – Blue Sky and Yellow SunflowerI don’t usually like it when people sample classical music but this is just so incredible. Feels like riding a train through the Japanese countryside.[embedded content]Type O – Negative No one listens to stuff like this anymore. I put this on and it’s like a breath of fresh air. This was on an old PC game soundtrack (Descent II).[embedded content]I Don’t RememberMost read in MusicOne of our biggest tracks right now, it’s been killing it in our sets!![embedded content]vowl. x floatinurboat – dream about uJust a really beautiful track, very fresh.[embedded content]Taylor Pierce, Dances – OO La LeeThis new collab between Dances and Taylor Pierce is on our label RDA and we’re very excited to release it. Both Dances and Taylor are on absolute fire at the moment, stay tuned for more from both of them!![embedded content]Gerald Finzi – Romance in E flat major, Op. 11Please don’t skip this one. I went to school for classical music, but I had never come across Finzi before. I found this piece recently and it’s just unimaginably beautiful and heartfelt. Hope you enjoy this as much as I do.[embedded content]Loofy – Last NightThis new one is on Nervous- one of the first labels to feature us- and is getting the hype it deserves. It goes off huge!![embedded content]Jungle ProblemzJungle’s new album is really good and we have had it on repeat for a while now. It’s hard to pick a favorite but Problemz is just so good. It is the perfect vibe for cruising around[embedded content]Netsky – Everybody Loves The Sunshine.This track takes our favourite Roy Ayers track and puts a great jungle beat behind it. Normally this would not make us happy but the way really killed it with this one and is making us feel warm in these winter months.[embedded content]Walker & Royce – The TeaREAD MORE SUN STORIESOur first drum n bass track! Hope you like- there’s more where that came from!![embedded content] More

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      Back to the future with electronic music duo Catz ‘N Dogz in London

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      ON Friday March 22, The Southbank Centre, London hosts a screening evening of unique films that explore the links between rave culture and contemporary art in Poland in the 1990s. Following the screenings from 9pm, Concrete Lates x Rave: Recharge take over Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer, with DJ sets from Catz ‘N Dogz, GW Harrison and Blanka Barbara.Grzegorz Demiañczuk and Wojciech Tarañczuk have had an illustrious and prolific career as the house outfit Catz ’N Dogz. With foundations in house and techno, and an origin story as best friends playing in a pizza restaurant turned nightclub in their hometown, they mix elements of bright disco and deep house, sexy vocals and bold, spoken phrases. This stylish aesthetic has landed them in line-ups in the best spots worldwide, from Miami to Ibiza to Berlin. We caught up with the duo to find out more about Polish rave culture ahead of the event this Friday and they have recorded an exclusive mix for The Night Bazaar Sessionswhich you can listen to below as you read our interview with them.CLICK OR TAP ON IMAGE TO LISTEN TO CATZ ‘N DOGZ IN THE MIX ON THE NIGHT BAZAAR SESSIONSHow has the evolution of Polish rave culture influenced your musical journey?The evolution of Polish rave culture has had a profound impact on our musical journey as DJs. Growing up in Poland, we witnessed the emergence of rave culture in the late 80s and 90s, and it ignited a passion for electronic music within me that has only grown stronger over the years.The communism was over, there was nothing and in one moment there was everything. In those early days, Polish rave culture was all about rebellion, freedom, and expression.  It provided an escape from the constraints of everyday life and allowed young people like us to immerse ourselves in a vibrant and energetic subculture. The music, the atmosphere, the sense of community – it all left a lasting impression on us.Your music incorporates a diverse range of styles. How do you balance these influences in your production?We are a music duo, we were celebrating 20 years of our friendship and career. Both of us have different musical roots, Wojciech was producing hiphop. I was starting with deephouse. When we started in 2004 we were producing and playing minimal techno. That was also one of the reasons we changed our name after a few years from 3 Channels to Catz ’n Dogz. We didn’t want to be connected only with one style of music. Also it’s more challenging for us to produce different styles and connect them in our sets, surprise people and take them on a journey. Our motto is music not genres. Staying open to good music is really important for us. We usually skip between genres when we get bored with one.CLICK OR TAP IMAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FOR TICKETSThe Southbank Centre event is a significant cultural showcase. How will you curate your set to complement the films and the festival’s theme?We have been doing this for 20 years and we still love to DJ, look for new music, surprise people with music they didn’t expect to hear, play some unreleased or rare tracks. We have done some edits from the old Polish and UK rave tracks and will mix them together with new tracks that are important for us acapella.Most read in MusicReflecting on techno’s role in 1990s Poland, how do you see electronic music as a force for cultural and political change today?It’s definitely something different now than back then. Social media is now the strongest transformative and influential force. But music is still a powerful example of the transformative potential, maybe nowadays it’s more hip hop than electronic music back then. We are working at the moment on a compilation connecting Polish LGBTQ+ artists. We and artists involved will donate 100% of the compilation income to support same-sex marriage in Poland. Electronic music was always about the pure essence of freedom.Catz ‘N DogzWith such a vast global presence, how do you stay connected to your Polish roots in your music and performances?It’s a lot of fun for us to be honest as Polish music is not that popular and there are so many good tracks. Polish Jazz, polish pop, indie… We often do some edits and play them all over the world. We also did 2 years ago an album, the first time 100% with Polish vocals, connecting electronic music and hip hop.Looking ahead, can you give us a sneak peek into any upcoming projects or collaborations that excite you?We are working right now on a compilation, in the meantime we are working in the studio on new original tracks, remixes and curating our record labels Pets and Step.This year looks also very busy with touring. We are really happy that things are getting back to normal after the covid break and people still love music and dancing. More

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      “Time Warp has been pivotal in the evolution of electronic music,” says Pan-Pot

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      WE continue with our series of exclusive digital content celebrating 30 years of the worlds leading electronic music festival Time Warp.Ahead of the celebrations in Mannheim, Germany on April 5th and 6th, we caught up German DJs and music producers Tassilo Ippenberger and Thomas Benedix aka Pan-Pot and are proud to present a recording of their set from the 2013 edition of the festiva on The Night Bazaar Mixcloud page. Pan-Pot told us;“Time Warp has been very important in shaping the global electronic music scene throughout its remarkable 30-year legacy. As one of the most iconic electronic music festivals, they have always pushed boundaries, showcased various high-level talent, and provided unforgettable experiences for ravers worldwide.”Pan-Pot were the focus of The Night Bazaar in Something For The Weekend in The Sun on Friday 15th March”With line-ups featuring both established legends and emerging artists, Time Warp has been pivotal in the evolution of electronic music. Their commitment to production quality, immersive visuals, and unparalleled sound has set the standard for what a truly exceptional festival experience should be.”CLICK OR TAP IMAGE TO LISTEN TO PAN-POT’S SET RECORDED LIVE AT TIME WARP IN MANNHEIM, GERMANY ON APRIL 6TH 2013Pan-Pot continue with some sound advice for those attending this years celebrations in Mannheim. They told us;“Get ready for the ultimate techno experience as we celebrate 30 years of Time Warp in April. Remember to connect with fellow ravers, and create memories that will last a lifetime.”Make sure you check out the amazing mix from Pan-Pot above and also be sure to check out the features below we have published in anticipation of the biggest electronic music celebration of 2024.CLICK OR TAP IMAGE TO READ OUR INTERVIEW WITH THREE OF THE KEY MEMBERS OF THE COSMOPOP TEAM WHO BRING TIME WARP TO LIFECLICK OR TAP IMAGE TO VIEW EVERY SINGLE FLYER AND LINE UP FROM THE LAST 30 YEARS OF TIME WARPCLICK OR TAP IMAGE TO LISTEN TO A RECORDING OF SVEN VATH LIVE AT TIME WARP, RECORDED IN MANNHEIM, GERMANY ON MARCH 2ND 2016CLICK OR TAP IMAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FOR TICKETS More

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      Jim Rivers copies and pastes soul back into his electronic music

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      MY home town, Maidstone in Kent was once an incubator and hot bed of electronic music talent.The county town in the garden of England spawned two global superstar DJs, Mark Knight and Nic Fanciulli who were buoyed by a community of superb local talent, inspired by their success and the growing legacy of the town and a scene which thrived for over two decades with an incredible, loyal community of ravers and amazing parties like Saved, Toolroom and Off Key to name a few. These parties rose from the the ashes of the infamous Club Class parties and legendary club Atomics which put the unlikely town on the map of top UK rave destinations for the very best dance music.[embedded content]While Maidstone is now a shadow of its former self as a party destination and its glory days well behind it, the town still harbours some brilliant talent and it’s where The Night Bazaar calls home, streaming The Night Bazaar Music Show Live regularly on Mixcloud from our secret speak easy venue, Pomp, in the centre of town. The spirit of the golden era is embodied in what we do and we are very pleased for our third edition of the The Night Bazaar Music Show Live to welcome this Friday 8th March one of the best dance music talents Maidstone has ever produced, Jim Rivers.CLICK OR TAP ON THE IMAGE TO HEAD TO THE NIGHT BAZAAR MIXCLOUD PAGEWhile Jim may have been a bit of an unsung hero in his home town over the years, his talent globally was recognised early on in his long career, both under his own name with a Global Underground mix album and artist album on Carl Cox’s Intec label, but also under his alias Copy Paste Soul which followed his early success as his sound matured, never afraid to try something new and exploring a diverse range of styles in his productions. Jim has also toured the world sharing stages at clubs and festivals with everyone from Coxy to John Digweed to Laurent Garnier, who he’s played epic back to back sets with on his home turf after the French legend became a big fan of his work and the pair became friends.[embedded content]Thankfully Jim has recently returned to producing and performing after a hiatus from dance music for a number of years and is releasing music under his own name again signing tracks to Traum, Laurent Garnier and Scan X’s label and Steve Bug’s revered Poker Flat Recordings imprint to name a few. The music as you will hear this Friday in his 2 hour set, is first class. Jim has also started a monthly radio show, The Audite Music Podcast on Soundcloud which allows him to stretch his musical legs and share his rich electronic palette of tastes.We caught up with Jim for a chat ahead of the live stream on The Night Bazaar Music Show this evening which you can read below.After taking a break, your Pyracantha EP has been described as a comeback. Can you share what inspired this return and the creative process behind the EP?I hadn’t really made any music for I think nearly 7 years. I ruptured my achilles tendon playing football and was faced with a long time off work. I decided that I couldn’t just sit there for months so I dusted off the studio stuff and just started making some beats again. It was great because there was no pressure, I just did it to make good use of the time and was really conscious to keep my head in a good place while recovering. That’s where all the music that has been coming out started. There were no real goals or rules so the music flowed. The only thing I had decided was that all the tracks would have latin plant names. The Pyracantha EP has 3 quite different tracks on it, but all have some similarities with big bass sounds. The records kind of fuse some different vibes and I was happy that people were feeling it after such a long time out of the scene.Most read in MusicJim RiversYour music has evolved significantly since your debut. How do you balance staying true to your roots while exploring new directions in your sound?I’ve never really been one to just rinse and repeat. There are threads through all of my music but there is quite a lot of different vibes too. That’s just where I am as a producer. I’ve always loved deep stuff, melodic stuff and the fundamental timeless sounds of house and techno. I had quite a few years of just producing as Copy Paste Soul which had a lot more garage and drum and bass influences at first but that also evolved into more techier sounds. To be honest I don’t think about it too much. Now more than ever I’m just trying to enjoy the process first and then see what happens.[embedded content]Tracks like ‘Dahlia (Sweet Nathalie)’ are noted for blending old school vibes with modern melodies. What are your major influences when creating music?I loved making that record. I had the really UK sounding bass and then I made this really emotive string part to go with it. I loved the way they worked together as you would not automatically connect those sounds. I like anything that stops me for a second to properly listen. It can be a whole track or one part in a loop that interests me. I’m always getting ideas like that that I take into the writing process. There are too many artists to mention really but I was very happy to sign to Laurent Garnier and Scan X’s label as Laurent embodies quality and diversity in what he makes and plays and this is something that is important to me as well.Jim Rivers lined up alongside Mha Iri in Something For The Weekend on Friday March 8thYour approach to building a track, especially with the hypnotic evolution of sound in Pyracantha, is fascinating. Could you delve into your production techniques and how you achieve this sound?That track started with the bass sound. It was as much about the timing of the pattern that really got me going when I’d played it in. Once I had that I knew I had something that maybe sounded a bit more interesting and edgy. I then tried to have that warm and heavy sound throughout and just used the filters and FX on that one sound to evolve with the highs and lows of the track. It’s actually quite simple when you break it down, but I think I managed to get some good arrangement ideas to work and that was that!Blast from the past.. Jim Rivers on Global UndergroundWith a history of over 40 releases on labels like Bedrock and Global Underground, what’s next for Jim Rivers? Are there any upcoming projects or collaborations you’re excited about?Yeah I feel like I’m back in it now so want to keep making good music. I’m doing this around family and work so I have to be a lot more focused but that’s been good. I have an EP coming on Steve Bug’s Pokerflat which I’m really excited about. I’ve got some other things bubbling away too and more will be revealed soon. I’ve made three tracks with a friend and talented new producer called Sam T Richardson that I’m excited about. I’m hoping to get out playing some gigs again at some point too. It’s all been quite fun so far on this second season of making and releasing music properly. I’m just excited to see where it goes this time!The plan is to start my label Audite Music maybe later this year, but I’m in no rush. It needs to be right and I think getting my name and music back out there on other peoples labels at the moment is the main priority.[embedded content]You’ve been known as Copy Paste Soul for a significant part of your career. What prompted the decision to drop this moniker, and how has it influenced your music and identity as an artist?CPS was a perfect outlet for me once I’d finished my album for Carl Cox’s label Intec. I needed something new to excite me and having the moniker that no one new was me was so refreshing and exciting. I loved making music like that. I’ve definitely not finished with that project either. I’m stockpiling some tracks for that project and will see where that goes when I let some people hear them!It’s definitely allowed me to be a bit more creative and not restrict my ideas too much while making music again.READ MORE SUN STORIESCan you tell us about your Audite Music Podcast? You cover a real diverse range of music in the show.Yeah I’m buzzing about this. I love doing it. It’s a proper labour of love. I’m playing quite a lot of different stuff on there and that’s something im really passionate about. I think I manage to fuse most of it together. It’s more of a radio show vibe and I’m hoping to get some more exposure on it this year as the shows develop. It gives a great insight into what inspires me, what I play and my passion about the music. Listen to the latest episode of The Audite Music Podcast with Jim Rivers HERE. More

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      Scottish techno rising star, Mha Iri’s top ten Drumcode tracks

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      BASED in Edinburgh for the last couple of years, Mha Iri (pronounced ‘Marry’) has traveled extensively over the last decade, even calling Australia home for a while. Leaving Scotland to see the world, the young techno star eventually landed in Melbourne where over 5 years she established herself as a firm feature on the city’s vibrant underground techno circuit playing open to close sets to ever growing crowds. Mha IriDriven by a desire to work the European circuit, Mha Iri relocated to Edinburgh in 2021 and you can now find her playing regularly across Germany, UK, Austria, Netherlands, France, Spain, Poland, Scandinavia and beyond, with key shows at Mayday, IkarusFestival, E1 London, Watergate Berlin, Tanzhaus West Frankfurt and more.Her productions went through the roof last year and she was crowned #1 best-selling female artist in Hard Techno on Beatport with releases on Filth On Acid and none other than Adam Beyer’s famed Drumcode imprint.CLICK ON THE IMAGE FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATIONMha Iri touches down this weekend in London playing at Drumcode London at Drumsheds on Saturday 9th February in the Junction 2 room. We caught up with her ahead of the show and she talks us through her top ten favourite Drumcode tracks which includes her own track, The Unexpected. Listen to the music and read what she has to say about her selection below.Mha Iri – The UnexpectedThis is one of my favourite tracks that I’ve produced to date and it combines ethereal melodies with a dark gritty lead and a thundering kick/bass. It always goes off on the dancefloor. [embedded content]Adam Beyer – Stone Flower I love the progression and hypnotic feel of this track and it has a unique feel to it. I played it all the time earlier on in my dj career.Most read in Music[embedded content]Layton Giordani – New GenerationI love the use of modulation on the arpeggiated lead to create tension and an interesting flavour to the track and the atmosphere created in the break is magical.[embedded content]Veerus – CycleThis track just feels epic. It’s euphoric, driving and emotional all at once. [embedded content]Mark Reeve – Run BackThis is also a track I used to play earlier in my career and it’s just such a great track from Mark. I love the melodies and the main synth in the drop is just so catchy.[embedded content]Enrico Sangiuliano – SymbiosisThe sound design in this track is mind boggling as it is in many of Sangiulianos tracks. The huge bass synth drop is divine and just smacks you in the face. [embedded content]Layton Giordani – Memory FragmentThis is a stunning deep track that I enjoy listening to at home with intricate layers of emotive melodies and whale samples. It’s really something special. [embedded content]Harvey McKay – Find yourselfI love how this track feels dark but euphoric at the same time and Harvey really had a signature sound that can be heard in every track and this track is no exception. [embedded content]Thomas Schumacher – FeistFeist is a super driving track that just feels extremely energetic from the get go and makes you want to lose yourself on the dancefloor. That’s another wallop main drop that just hits hard in the right way.READ MORE SUN STORIES[embedded content]Lilly Palmer – We ControlAs soon as I heard this track, I knew it was going to hit no 1. I love the use of old school synth stabs combined with a fresh and really hard hitting drop. [embedded content] More