Amazon UK has announced that Daft Punk’s ‘Random Access Memories’ has been the site’s best selling vinyl, not only of the year but in the history of Amazon since its inception in 1995. The record featuring the hit singles “Get Lucky” and “Lose Yourself to Dance” beat out other contenders such as David Bowie’s ‘The Next Day,’ Atoms for Peace’s ‘Amok,’ and Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumors.’

The results don’t come as much of a surprise as the record has been a hit since its release back in May. In the UK alone, ‘Random Access Memories’ sold 165,091 copies in its first week out and the first single off the album ‘Get Lucky’ remains at number 38 on the singles chart. Although the second single ‘Lose Yourself to Dance’ only peaked at number 107 on the charts, Daft Punk is hoping to change that after the release of the official music video complete with Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers, and the two robots in silver sequin suits.

Amazon also released data about big picture trends in vinyl sales. It is interesting to note that the amount of people listening to rock on vinyl has increased since 2004, while less people have been listening to dance music. Another strong trend that can be observed is the steady increase in vinyl sales in general on Amazon from 2005 to 2012.

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For the last 16 years, hundreds of thousands of global Earthdance members have united through music and dance in an annual event that takes place on the same day, 21 September this year, at 300 locations in 60 countries. The event takes place in the format of a world music and dance party, ended by a global connection for peace that takes place around the world at the same time. In essence this event symbolizes a musical event that aims to create a culture of peace, whilst at the same time celebrating a sustainable future.

On our African continent Earthdance is representing with the theme for this year being ‘Community’ at six different venues all with amazing décor and stellar line-ups. Read further for details pertaining to the events respectively to find out which one you will be attending this weekend. 

Earthdance Nelson Mandela Bay 2013 - community 

In Port Elizabeth we are known for our our Diversity and Earthdance Nelson Mandela Bay, promises to be as diverse as our people from the bay. We have an exciting line up this year comprising of local, national and international artists.

Earthdance Southern Cross, Kwazulu Natal 

Featuring a selection of some of Kzn's finest Djs, Live Electronic acts from Kzn, CT & Jhb, as well as some promising up and comings, getting you in sync with the Global  beat of Earthdance!

Earthdance Mpumalanga 2013 

Once again the Lowveld will be graced with the presence of Earthdance Mpumalanga on 21 September 2013. The event will take place at the breath taking Bardolino venue on the Barberton Road. One may enjoy live music though the day, whilst browsing through stalls, or letting the kids play in uor kiddie zone. Food and drinks will be available through the day into the following morning. Camping facilities will be available for all those traveling from far or those wanting to not drive late at night. Join us this year for another unforgettable event. 

EARTHDANCE JOHANNESBURG 2013 - COMMUNITY 

Taking you to a the most amazing location just 1 hour out of Johannesburg (100Km) and 100km out of Pretoria, the venue hosts swimming pools, chalets, hot water showers, green lawns, lots of shaded camping, and much, much more.

Earthdance Cape Town 2013 

NEW VENUE! 

Yes it's true we have an amazing new venue and look forward to a reboot and a fresh approach as we grow Earthdance Cape Town to the next level.

Earthdance Nairobi

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The Playground have relaunched as a weekly event, taking place at Proud Camden every Saturday, featuring guests Synkro, Autokratz and more.

After the sad cancellation of the Playground Festival in London this year, the promoters have bounced back with a top heavy line up of international DJ talent, launching last Saturday 14th September with Danny Howells. Next up this coming Saturday is live indie-electronic band Autokratz, supported by Brown and Gammon and heavyweight dubstep from stenchman.

The following Saturday, the 29th September, Mindset boss Synkro brings his smooth blend of house, bass and garage, with guests Molo, Shades' Fybe:One and rising hosue man Johnbear.

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Do you have a passion for electronic music? Are you a skilled writer or are interested in honing your chops? If so, then you should apply to be an intern at Pulse Radio!

Pulse Radio USA is looking for a motivated, self starting intern located within the tri-state area and can be in the Manhattan office with us a minimum of one day a week this fall semester. Responsibilities for this electronic music lover will include social media expansion and maintenance, research, partner outreach, office organization along with some light writing and possible graphic design work.

Additionally Pulse USA is always looking for contributors to cover regional news in other American and Canadian cities (Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Las Vegas, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, etc.) as well as review future music releases, events and festivals.

While the positions are unpaid, they offer a unique chance to build your portfolio and learn about the industry while making friends and contacts. We also offer the chance to attend and participate in some unforgettable events. Please send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to our editor and we will get back to your as soon as we can.

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Recently revealing plans for next year's edition, Bulgaria's Horizon Festival have confirmed further artists billed to play, including Kerri Chandler, Ame and more between 8th - 14th March 2014.

Set in the rolling Alpine-mountain region of Bankso, Bulgaria, Horizon festival made a huge impression on the snow festival scene last year. Horizon prides itself on being forward thinking and they'll be staying true to form in 2014. Previously confirmed names included Roy Davis Jr, KiNK, dBridge, Applebottom and fLako, offering a mix of both established and rising stars in the game. Feast your eyes on some of that lovely scenery below.

The latest crop of names have been revealed and it's only adding to the weight of this exciting Alpine bash; MadTech man Kerri Chandler is billed to play., alongside Ame, Adreyana Triana, Snakehips, Catz N Dogz, Phaeleh, Planas and Channel One Soundsystem. 

2014 also sees 2 new mountain stages accessible by skis or bus, depending on your ticket and a newly erected snowboard park with demos and tuition throughout the day - not to mention the opportunity of some R&R with yoga, spa and beauty sessions all on offer. Oh-er! 

Check the website for more details on tickets and accomodation.

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While there has been a lot of dispute about whether it was ecstasy, bath salts, methylone, etc. that caused the death of two guests at New York’s Electric Zoo it appears that in at least one of the cases pure MDMA actually was to blame.  The third day of the electronic music festival was cancelled following these occurrences.  Toxicology reports from the New York City Medical Examiner confirm that both of the deceased, Olivia Rotundo, 20, and Jeffrey Russ, 23, had MDMA in their bodies at the time of their death.

The reports show that Olivia died of acute intoxication after taking pure MDMA. According to the New York Post, Olivia told emergency medical workers that she had taken “six hits of molly” just before she collapsed into a seizure during the afternoon of the second day of the festival. Toxicology reports identified a combination of MDMA and methylone, a similar stimulant commonly used to cut molly, in Jeffrey’s body.  

Police also found meth in Jeffrey’s pocket, which makes us wonder: In all the craze to assign blame, isn’t it possible that there were other factors involved in these unfortunate deaths such as other illegal substances that did not come up in the autopsies or even the heat? With so many new drugs and research chemicals popping up, there’s no way to know for sure, especially since we don’t have tests for all of these substances.

Althought MDMA related deaths are high profile in the media, they actually account for a very small percentage of drug related deaths.  In New York, only an average of four people die each year from ecstasy compared to 700 total drug related deaths in the same time frame.  From 2010 to 2011, 43 people died from ecstasy overdoses, significantly less than the 4,676 from cocaine and 4,151 from heroin.

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French techno star Vitalic also known as Pascal Arbez-Nicolas will be embarking on a North American live tour this fall in support of his critically acclaimed album ‘Rave Age’ released last year and his recent ‘Fade Away’ EP.   

The tour, which kicks off on Thursday, October 17th will bring Vitalic to six North American cities in total. Starting in Toronto, he will make his way to New York, Montreal, Denver, San Francisco, and finally to Chicago on Saturday, October 26th. Make sure you catch one of these special live shows where Vitalic will play his original productions. A full list of tour dates is below.  To get a feel for what to expect at one of Vitalic's shows, check out this video recap from his last tour:

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Tour Dates:
October 17 - Toronto, ON - The Hoxton
October 18 - New York, NY - Webster Hall
October 19 - Montreal, QC - Telus Theater
October 22 - Denver, CO - Bluebird
October 25 - San Francisco, CA - Mezzanine
October 26 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall

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God bless technology, it allows for some really cool sh*t in regards to live music. Case in point: This footage of UK dance princes Disclosure performing their hit 'Latch' live in New York's Central Park from earlier this year. With just a flick of the mouse, you can control your vantage point from a 360 degree option. Really cool stuff, check it out below.

Disclosure are set to embark on a tour of the UK in November, with Aussie hero Flume in support - details here.

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Another October, another long weekend, and the crew at Subsonic are set to bring back their End Of The Line sub-brand to Sydney's Abercrombie Hotel on Monday 7th October.

The party will be headlined by, as Subsonic states, "a pioneering German producer who's name will remain a mystery until weeks before the event." The secret guest will be flanked by Portugal's Max Rebro, aka one half of The Bastards, and a slew of local talent which includes Melbourne's Timmus and techno purveyor Peter Coyle.

Tickets are on sale now through Pulse - head below.

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Prior to their headlining sets in Sydney aboard Agwa Yacht Club 17 on Saturday October 5th, Canada's BLOND:ISH and Italian duo Hunter/Game will play the The Breakfast Club party at Melbourne's New Guernica on Friday 4th. Joined by a host of Melbourne's finest local talent including industry legends Phil K and Rollin Connection, this will be Melbournians' chance to catch two of the industry's best new up-and-comers.

Tickets are on sale now on here on Pulse. Head below to purchase and for the full lineup.

Full lineup:
BLOND:ISH
Hunter/Game
Phil K
Rollin Connection
Darius Bassiray
Markj
Thad Lester
Tech Cartel
Chris Lath
Pete Large
Nick Rodgers
Oliver Dave
GabiM
+ more TBA

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Melbourne Music Week has announced its first round of names for its upcoming 2013 edition this November, with Germany's Pantha Du Prince and LA beatsmith Nosaj Thing both sitting at the top of the bill.

Whilst the festival's main hub last year was the abandoned venue Where?House, this year a pop-up venue called The Residence at Birrarung Marr in the Melbourne CBD will be where the majority of the action will take place, including Nosaj Thing, the debut of Canyons' 100 Million Nights project with visual artist Daniel Boyd, and the festival's opening party on November 15th. Other venues include Flagstaff Station and the Melbourne Recital Centre, where Pantha Du Prince will perform his renowned show with The Bell Factory on the 18th.

The full programme for Melbourne Music Week 2013 is to be announced on October 3rd.

MMW 2013 Dates (so far):
15.11.13 - Opening Night with The Bats, Boomgates, Montero @ Birrarung Marr
16.11.13 - 30 Years of Polyester Records @ Birrarung Marr
16.11.13 - I Oh You 4th Bday with Yacht Club DJs, Gold Fields, Neon Love @ Flagstaff Station
18.11.13 - Pantha Du Prince and The Bell Laboratory @ Melbourne Recital Centre
21.11.13 - Canyons & Daniel Boyd present 100 Million Nights @ Birrarung Marr
23.11.13 - Espionage feat. Nosaj Thing, Jonwayne @ Birrarung Marr

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Scenic
Shockwaves EP
[Future Classic]

As the air gets warmer and we sail into the tropical months, Australian four-piece Scenic (the young guys who impressed with 'Another Sky' in 2011) have timed it well with the warm and spacey debut EP 'Shockwaves' - a carefree breeze of danceable pop music that is ready to permeate luscious evenings of sunburnt disco lounging.

Title track 'Shockwaves' is catchy, punchy, and possesses tumbling guitars that are beautifully entrancing. It instantly brings to mind the sound of the legendary French duo, Air. 'Overflow' follows, beginning in a gurgling dream with a synth bouncing lazily in the background. The lyrics, “I’m starting to realise that it could be all in my mind," catches a pondering thought and slides along fittingly into a nonchalant, psychedelic haze. It’s a sleepy track, drifting off in an atmospheric hum and striking drums.

'Hours on End' is the best track here and demonstrates the band's full potential. The poetic lyrics flit through an acid wash like a conversation caught in the wind. The classic tie-dye sound is fresh. Humid blanketing synths are ethereal, painting a soundscape within which the guitar droops around like something the 60s left behind. It’s a beautiful piece of music and will leave you in a warm daze as the EP tapers off with the appropriately titled  'Mesmerised,' which fades out in a contented mush of drowning vocals.

Their youth and obvious talent make Scenic an interesting bunch to keep an eye on, with this release showing signs of an ever-developing maturity. These probably won’t be the songs that define them, but like the childhood photos of someone great, hopefully they're something we can look back on fondly one day as the foundations of brilliance.

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 Scuba has dropped the latest part of his' After Hours' mix series, which you can download in the Soundcloud player below.

In the fourth part of his latest mix series - themed around the concept of musical freedom and creativity gained from playing late night sets - he continues to represent this mindset by exploring a range of genres and digging deep into his extensive record collection. Featuring Mike Denhert, Recondite, Paul Woolford, Nina Kraviz and more, this winding mix is perfect for consumption at any time of the day (or night, even).

Scuba continues to tour around Europe, including shows at The Warehouse Project, ADE and more over the next few months. Listen to the mix above and check the full tracklisting below.

Tracklisting
01. Lee Gamble - Razor
02. Dimitri Monev - Japanese Guide (Bolumar Redub)
03. Recondite - Stems
04. Isaac Silva & Adrian_Rodd - Black Sand (Pele & Shawnecy Remix)
05. DJ T. & Mia Lucci - How Its Gonna Be (Dub)
06. Mano Le Tough - Primitive People (Tale Of Us remix)
07. Hauswerks - Worth the Wait
08. Nina Kraviz - Okain's Scream (Sebo K remix)
09. Going Deeper & Biatlone - Fascinated (Demarzo remix)
10. Green Velvet - Bigger Than Prince (Hot Since 82 remix)
11. Nico Purman - Arp
12. Mike Dehnert - Fachwerk 30
13. Ahmet Sisman - Ruhani
14. Nick Galemore & Gregor Trierweiler - Rue De Carhaix
15. Claptone - No Eyes (Art Department remix)
16. Dense & Pika - Airless
17. Pherox - Before Night Falls
18. Ten Walls - Gotham
19. Dapayk Solo - Hagen (Pan Pot remix)
20. Disclosure - Help Me Lose My Mind (Paul Woolford remix)
21. Cesare vs Disorder - I Didn't Mean To Kill You
22. Monte - You Should Know

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We ran a piece on Cape Town’s James Copeland who is PsyTrance DJ and producer showcasing a video of James Copeland’s escapades in France for the Hadra Trance Festival, or more specifically,  demonstrating how he completely obliterated the French partygoers with his set - watch video here. 

James has a healthy respect for the old-school as we’ve mentioned before, but the fact that he is not only a DJ, but is pushing out his own superior productions as well, the understanding he has when behind the decks adjudicating the stomp is phenomenal. 

Nano Records has just recently signed Broken Toy, albeit BT having already released a few numbers under that label, its official that BT has joined the ranks of this industry leading Trance Label. However, being the musician that James is, with his finger on the pulse and always pushing to extend his talents, James on top of all this, gave birth to a project you and I know as Sad Paradise.

Broken Toy is a decade old, or new, whichever you prefer – but over the last few years you’d probably agree that there has been somewhat of a divide in the Psy scene. There is a kind of modern updated progressive Psy sound that is dominating of late which is not exactly Broken Toy. James completely picking up on that, formulated, launched and is gunning forward with this project ‘Sad Paradise’ so not to jump the proverbial ship of BT. 

Listen to Sad Paradise Mix (1000 Downloads available)

This week Sad Paradise is approaching its 6 month mark since launch with immaculate timing as this weekend at Earthdance Cape Town, James will be performing both Broken Toy (10pm Saturday Night) and Sad Paradise (closing on Sunday) which is also, “my first party on home soil - literally the SOIL, as I haven’t played it outdoors yet” – James on Sad Paradise. A man of this calibre isn’t spoilt with many ‘firsts’ anymore in music so this coupled with the fact that Sad Paradise has hit 6 months, energy levels will be soaring. 

Last week sometime Sad Paradise had reached 1000 recorded fans and being the stellar gent that he is, has made the mix  above available for 1000 downloads, well, 999 now – thank you Sad Paradise! The mix previews some of his own upcoming releases focusing on the wide diversity of tempos as well as moods with Sad Paradise, James adds “It’s not a one trick pony project that’s just rinsing out one kinda sound - there is some more traditional uplifting progressive in there , some grindy modern progressive and a few slower techno influenced tracks too.” 

Having already released on 3 of the top labels for Progressive Psy, Iboga, Iono and Echoes Records, pulling away from BT for the new sound has definitely proved a very wise and insightful move. Sad Paradise is booked on the international level to play Germany, Switzerland, Australia, Mexico and also Brazil, many more pending. 

Follow Sad Paradise closely, it's very exciting times. 

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In celebration of FOUND's Shoreditch street party this Saturday with Frankie Knuckles and Kevin Saunderson, we've got a huge prize bundle to offer Pulse readers.

Inner City's Kevin Saunderson touches in for a rare performance and is joined by Chicago legend Frankie Knuckles at Wilson Street. Offering support is Voyeur and rising London duo The Menendez Brothers. The party is set to run all day and if last year's proceedings are anything to go by, it's looking like a heady day of fun for East London's electronic music community. The after party - running just around the corner at the Factory 7 Warehouse - goes deeper into tougher musical territory including Dyed Soundorom, SION, South London Ordnance and The Mekanism all keeping proceedings rocking through til morning.                                                                  .

Check this incredible time-lapse video of last year's event in the YouTube player below.

We've got 1 x pair of tickets to both the street party and after party, 2 x FOUND tshirts and a stack of vinyl and CDs from the FOUND HQ office, including signed Beteko vinyl and more (the full list is at the bottom of the page). To enter, email 'FOUND' to contact@pulseradio.net to be in with a chance of winning. The successful entrant shall be notified at 5pm on Friday, 20th September.

Tickets and further details remain underneath for your attention. Don't miss out on this chance to catch two of the genre's finest names in action, right on our doorstep.

FOUND HQ MUSIC BUNDLE

Betoko - Chilli Mint Music - Various Artists 1 - Signed 12" vinyl.
Betoko - Whit label - Signed 12" vinyl
16BOp - Secrets - 12" vinyl
Pete Moss - Right On / When In Town - 12" vinyl
Fur Coat - Mind Over Matter - CD
Deniz Kurtel - The Way We Live - CD

FOUND Street Party
Saturday 21st September 2013
Secret Shoreditch Location
1pm - 8pm

Line-up:
Frankie Knuckles & Kevin Saunderson
Voyeur
The Menendez Brothers

Tickets

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Ushuaia has recently announced the lineup of their closing fiesta, taking place on October 5th from 1pm, with guests like Loco Dice, Joris Voorn and Nic Fanciulli.

Though the hotel is better known for playing host to commercial artists like Avicii and David Guetta, the closing party will keep the focus squarely on some of the more underground artists that have been regular fixtures at the daytime poolside venue during the 2013 season.

Used+Abused boss Loco Dice will be on hand, along with ANTS regulars Joris Voorn and Nic Fanciulli, who will face off in a back-to-back set, as well as many other ANTS favorites from over the season, including Maya Jane Coles, Uner, Andrea Oliva, Reboot, Los Suruba, and George Fitzgerald, who will head back-to-back with Scuba, for what should be a massive 2013 sesason sendoff for the popular beachside resort.

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The previous Kolour Ltd release, Its House Not House ft. Bicep, Rick Wade, and DJ Sprinkles had been warmly received and followed up by an astonishing response by the vinyl fanatics and DJ’s respectively. 

Out now from Kolour LTD - A semi-transparent "chocolate" brown vinyl is the second installment of Kolor Ltd, which is equally impressive and I reckon it will enjoy the same results as its predecessor, to say the least. Part 2 features exclusive tunes from Waze and Oddysey (Uk), Zoo look (UK), M.ono & Luvless (Liepzig) and thee extra-ordinary Terrence Pearce (Cape Town, SA)

Side 1(A):"Playin Musique" by Waze & Odyssey, offers an acute blend of old-school deep Tech vibes blended with a touch of today’s intuitive house elements. The groovy harmonic motion of the chords are voiced immaculately to flow with the rhythm of a rather Phat bass line. The vocal hook is homophonic to the melody; a remarkable resemblance of Marc Kinchen’s yester classic remixes like Nigthcrawlers’ Push The Feeling or Pet shop Boys’ Can You Forgive Her (both Mk dub’s). 

Side 1(B): M Ono & Luvless’ "Auckland Joggers" – a laid back traditional treatment of piano chords (almost a sonata, if I may) demonstrates how full on this tune is musically. A fairly simple approach summed up with a groovy bass line, super delicious open and closed hi hat combos on a low energy tip supplies a rather catchy rhythm. The sampling of the vocal hook’s mutation is just a cherry on top. This chilled-out/lounge baby is perfect for your Sunday sunset-vibes or eclectic opening DJ sets.

Flip side (Side 2 - A): Zoo Look’s “My Mind (What You Do)” doesn’t compromise but gets straight into the Techy/jacking side of the groove. The smooth mesmerizing vocals heralds on a monster of a bass line about to hit your face and damn sure that bass comes in epically with fierce phantom power!!! Even though the track’s energy picks up rather rapidly, the consistent rhythmic flow (producing a rise and fall of tension and tonality) will surely keep you grooving on the dancefloor to the end. A must for your main set Mr. DJ!!

Side 2(B): Terrence Pearce’s “The Fantastic”, now this tune lives up to its name, “Fantastic”. This gem is solely driven by a bass line oozing with fatness, a catchy seductive vocal sample, mad stabs and psychedelic chords to tame any dancefloor freak. It has the right ingredients of a ”four to the floor” house track, all harmonizing to create an instant Deep-House classic masterpiece!

A proper house vinyl, with all four tracks that embodies individual authenticity and preserving the essence of groove that only an eclectic vinyl collector would go mad for; Melody, groove, bass and Rhythm - all harmonized on one EP - It’s House Not House!

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As we venture in towards the closing parties of Ibiza - and the closing of summer - a new breeze is coming in and with it, lots of fresh, new music. With this in mind, it's a great idea that you tune into Adeline's latest exclusive radio show, joined by guest DJ duo Blond:ish, from now right through until 2pm.

"It's going to be really fun to catching up with the girls again!" exclaims Adeline "I'm so excited about life and what's happening right now, and I'm really happy to share some of the music I love now, including new cuts from tINI, Hot Natured, Moon Harbour and Pampa. Blond:ish are going to offer a preview of something upcoming, talk about Burning Man and if you're looking for a new job as a tour manager you should stay tuned!"

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International star DJ Julien Chaptal (NL) is almost enroute to our South African shores for a mini-tour. Coming in hot from Mauritius after the 20th, Julien is set to make an appearance and add to the stellar sets you would expect to find at Jozi Town’s TOY TOY on the 27th of Septemeber - details here 

TOY TOY are very particular about the music policy on their nights which is blissfully refreshing, the line-up that they have to support Julien on the night only reiterates that. Playing will be TOY TOY residents Grant van Rensburg and Craig van Rensburg collectively known as Sound Sensible, Fabio who is one half of Zolabuddé that will be dropping their beats at Rocking the Daisies this year, and special guest joining them on the night is veteran of the scene and industry on many platforms, Jimmy Chronic. 

SAVE THE DATE 27th September

International guest, Julien CHAPTAL at TOY TOY! 

Supported by TT Residents, Sound Sensible & Fabio, with special guest, Jimmy Chronic from CT

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