Welcome to Music Around The World. Each week we showcase a collection of artists and their music from different parts of the world. In this episode, we present to you an impressive lineup of artists including John Baptiste, Adam Port, Minelli, Nik Denton, Vinyl’s From The Past and Music News.
MFAW Episode 88 Transcription
Intro: 0:00 to 0:13
Mason Paine here and this is episode 88 of Music From Around The World. In this episode I will be featuring music from: John Baptiste, Adam Port, Minelli, Nik Denton, Vinyl’s From The Past and Music News.
John Baptiste: Start -0:14 and End – 9:15
Melbourne, Australia is home to DJ and Producer John Baptiste. He has become renowned for his signature sound of a bold bass accompanied by a dark techno vibe. Check out his latest release “The Fundamental Question”.
“The Fundamental Question” is out now via Stone Seed and it’s available on all streaming platforms. Throughout the past decade, John Baptiste has become a prominent leader in Australia’s Melbourne Bounce music scene. For the latest on John’s latest and upcoming projects visit: instagram.com/johnbaptistemusic; thats Instagram.com/J-O-H-N-B-A-P-T-I-S-T-E-M-U-S-I-C
Adam Port: Start – 9:16 and End -16:38
Based out of Berlin German is DJ and Producer Adam Port. He has been DJ-ing since the age of 16 years old. Adam has a love for all types of music from progressive, hardcore, hip hop and trance. He found his true passion in blending the various genres together; from deep house, techno and other styles. Recently Adam linked up with Berlin based DJ and Producer Monolink for his latest release”Point of no Return”. Take a listen here.
“Point of no Return” is out now on Afterlife Records and it’s available on all streaming platforms. Monolink is also a singer and songwriter. He leant his voice to Point of no Return. For the latest from Adam visit: Instagram.com/adamport; that’s Instagram.com/A-D-A-M-P-O-R-T. You can also check out Monolink at Mono.Link; thats M-O-N-O DOT L-I-N-K
Vinyl’s From The Past: 16:39 to 21:36
We are going to take a brief break for Vinyl’s from the past. In this limited run segment I will be exploring the pioneers that have shaped and influenced the EDM we have today. In this episode we are featuring MARRS.
MAARS was a collaborative music project started in the late 1980’s; it was an acronym representing the first letter of each artist name; Martyn Young, Alex Ayuli, Rudy Tambala, Russell Smith and Steven Young. Each member was from a different band.
In 1987 the group released Pump Up The Volume. Here is a listen to it now.
Pump Up The Volume, became a huge hit. It topped the charts in the UK and reached the top ten in other countries. What makes this song so unique is it samples hip hop, house, and acid house. This was an early example of what is known now as “big beat. Which influenced the development of EDM. MAARS disbanded after they released their second hit and each member went back to their original bands.
That’s it for this week’s Vinyl’s from the past. Now let’s get back to more music.
Minelli: Start – 21:37 and End – 25:01
In 2017, Minelli took the music world by storm when she debuted with her single “Empty Spaces”. The remarkable singer and songwriter from Romania is known for her mix of EDM into a pop sound. Check out her latest track “Drinks on MI”
“Drinks on MI” is out now via Global Records and it’s available on all streaming platforms. In the last couple of years, Minelli has been earning widespread recognition in Romania. Among her accolades is the “Best New Artist” award at the 2019 Media Music Awards. Her creative approach to pop music has incorporated various EDM elements as well, which can be noticed in her powerful vocals and catchy melodies. For the latest on Minelli upcoming projects visit: Instagram.com/minellimusic; that’s Instagram.com/M-I-N-E-L-L-I-M-U-S-I-C
News Break 2: 25:02 to 25:51
Let’s take a brief break for some music news.
Recently, Lollapalooza unveiled its 2023 lineup. Headlining artists include Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Other noteworthy acts are Odesza, Lana Del Rey, Karol G and Tomorrow X Together. Music fans can also catch Fred again, Noah Kahan, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, J.I.D., Maggie Rogers, Carly Rae Jepsen, Diplo , Thirty Seconds to Mars, Tems , Rose Rina Sawayama, Lil Yachty and more will be at this year’s festivals.
In other news
To commemorate the 10 year anniversary of “This is what it feels like”, Armin Van Buuren has released a mini-documentary to provide insight into the process of crafting both the track and its corresponding music video. The documentary includes Armin’s views on his production strategies as well as exclusive footage from the video shoot accompanied by commentary from him, Guthrie, and Svenno Koemans among others.
That’s it for music news, now lets get back to the news.
Nik Denton: Start -25:51 and End -32:35
Famous for his hard house and techno music, the legendary musician, producer and record label owner, Nik Denton is an iconic figure in the EDM industry. He established his career as a DJ back in Manchester England during the late 90s before moving to London to become a musical journalist and creating his own tracks. Take a listen to his latest track “Around The Twist”.
“Around The Twist” is out now via Toolbox House and its available on all streaming platforms. Since 2002, Nik has been at the forefront of the UK hard house and techno scenes. His record label Toolbox House is known for its high energy, bold tracks that have earned him international recognition for his performances at clubs and festivals throughout the world. For the latest on Nik’s upcoming projects visit: Twitter.com/nikdentonmusic; Twitter.com/N-I-K-D-E-N-T-O-N-M-U-S-I-C.
Outro: 32:36 to 32:58
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