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FOMO 2016: FEAR NOT

FOMO - ˈfəʊməʊ [Noun]: “Having anxiety due to an exciting or interesting event may currently be undertaken elsewhere causing a person to miss out.”

Fear not because the FOMO festival is here: One stage, 11 artists, no clashes, party together!

FOMO is the largest party in the Brisbane this year, located at Gardens Point river stage! Even though it’s the festival’s first year they’ve invited huge acts from all over the globe! The likes of Boys Noize, RL Grimes, Jamie xx, and Flight Facilities are few of the big names hitting the stage! The best thing about this festival is that it doesn’t give you “FOMO” all the acts play on one stage, meaning no clashes, no fear of missing out!

Besides the great music, there’s fantastic food! The “Juan More Taco” Truck, “Doughnut Time” and many more fanciful foods are available for you to munch down on as you listen to the bangers!

Here’s a quick rundown of the day:

Brisbane’s own, UV Boi began the festival with a bang! His mellow tunes set the stage for an epic day! A nice little touch was the addition of his family coming along to support him. All in all an ideal start for FOMO 2016!

Rounding toward the middle of the day, Keys n Krates, the Trio from Toronto dropped my jaw with amazement! They truly know how to work a crowd! The mosh pit was smoking, the hill was packed, and my soul left the building! Their technical skill was on point!

There was no down side so far! Would it come? ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!

Jamie xx, Flight Facilities accompanied by Owl Eyes and Touch Sensitive, then rounding off the festival with RL Grimes was a special moment. These musical powerhouses further packed the mosh and hillside, sending the crowd mental - a LEGENDARY day, and way to kick off 2016!

futuremag also went around asking the crowd how they found the festival… Here are some of the responses: “Legendary, loving every single moment!” “Are you Jimmy from FF?” “FOMO better be back next year!” “All the acts are killing it!” “SKEPTER! Love me please!” The overwhelming praise and love for the festival is astounding and well deserved! The collaboration of Steve Pappas, husband wife duo Anand and Jessica Krishnaswamy - the artists, all the staff, volunteers, emergency services, and everyone involved has created an absolute blast in the music scene of the sunshine state! A well needed addition to Australia’s arsenal of magnificent music festivals. Bring on FOMO 2017 - We can’t wait! /lb

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Interview: Enschway

Recently futuremag had the pleasure to talk to one of the remarkable and electrifying upcoming future music producers, Enschway. In recent months this young producer has developed and embraced a unique, niche sound setting him apart from the masses; resulting in his substantial growth, and support from casual listeners to music powerhouses such as Diplo and Mazde. -

futuremag: Firstly thanks for making time to speak with me, it’s an honour. Seeming that you’re the “new kid” on the block, not many people know about your music background or what inspires you to create such mystical tunes, can you enlighten us? Enschway: Well one day I just thought it would be cool to try and make some music; so I asked some mates who had a copy of Ableton to show me how to use it, and they did… I just watched videos on how to make fire beats, and that’s how I got to where I am now. Anything can inspire me; from other music, to sounds in general, even just my environment, and mood I’m in can inspire and direct the music making process.

futuremag: How is your music shaping you life, is it your career or is it just an interest? Has the recent support by Diplo and Mazde influenced any of this? Enschway: Right now it’s just an interest, but it is a possible career path I am seriously perusing. I guess I spend a lot of time doing it so it does take up a lot of time, but I love doing it so I guess it’s okay.

futuremag: Congratulations on winning “The One” (music competition - 1st price was 5k + studio session with Will Sparks) it definitely a reflection of your talent. How will you spend the cash? How has this exposure helped you progress as a musician? Enschway: I’ll most likely spend it one some shoes, some new monitors, then one of those new “Xbox One Elite” controllers, and finally take the girlfriend out for a night. Well as part of the prize I met Will Sparks; he gave me lots of tips and wisdom, which will help me, progressing in the future.

futuremag: What’s your favourite meme? Enschway: Me. futuremag: Who are your top five artists you’re enjoying right now? Enschway: Graves, MYRNE, Snakehips, San Holo & Fresh Hex.

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N°2 - futuremag selects

We are back again with the second edition of futuremag’s fortnightly 'selects' playlist. With exciting tunes coming from all over the globe, we’re covering every talented artist from Europe to the United States and all the way over to Australia with worldwide sensations to exposing brilliant acts of lesser-known and upcoming producers. Stay tuned and have a good time with this playlist!

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N°1 - futuremag selects

The first edition of futuremag’s fortnightly ‘Selects’ playlist is full of exciting tunes coming from all over the globe. We’re covering every talented artist from Europe to the United States and all the way over to Australia with worldwide sensations to exposing brilliant acts of lesser-known and upcoming producers.

Stay tuned and have a good time with this playlist!

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1. Lowself - The High Life: Lowself starts off the set with a chill upbeat tune with hints of hip-hop, future and chill wave. A very comforting piece from the Belgium based artist.

2. Pham – Movements feat. Yung Fusion (Delusion Remix): The original collaboration between Pham and Yung Fusion made your soul dance but this rendition by Delusion revamped the hip-hop classic into a delightful future bass and chill vibes tune.

3. Throttle x Earth, Wind & Fire - September: Our love for September - even though it left us 2 months ago, is reignited by Throttle and Earth, Wind & Fire with their funky, upbeat tune.

4. SAINT WKND feat. INGLSH – Lost (Runaway) (Fabich Remix): The grooving soundscape of Fabich’s remix of Lost (Runaway) resembles a deep house influence of musical powerhouse, Kaskade.

5. Niko The Kid – Slip Away: Slip Away is a fantastic song with the unique ability to capture and retain the listener’s attention. The irony of this is that we didn’t let such a wonderful piece of art “slip away” from us (play on words intended).

6. Autograf – Metaphysical (Kilter Remix): This stellar remix focuses on all the amazing aspects of the original and enhances them two fold! Kilter definitely “left his autograf”. #LeaveYourAutograf

7. Flying Lotus – Puppet Talk (weird inside Remix): This remix oozes with chill, from the gentle intro, to the synth build and back down to the subtle fade. This is a constant theme by weird inside and we love it!

8. Suken – Japan Night Suken is back with another funk heavy tune; hints of a disco influence are noticeable that give a comforting 80’s to early 90’s persona. It’s hard to resist the urge to pull out the shoulder pads and mirror ball and dance.

9. Mindsight x Flume – Intermission (w/ On Top): “All that I want in this life is the chance to do my thing…” This is exactly what Mindsight has done! You can hear the care and time that this new producer on the block has taken in creating his first release.

10. Zedd Feat. Troye Sivan  – Papercut (Grey Remix): Zedd being a musical powerhouse produced a fantastic tune, but the technical manipulation by Grey has transitioned the song into something special and unique!

11. Dillon Francis & Calvin Harris – What’s Your Name (Samburg Remix): “What’s Your Name” has the foundations of a 'club banger' and it’s a remarkable feat to make such a tune into a fantastic future remix! Samburg’s stunning reinvention of this banger to suit the future music scene display’s this producer’s skill and ability for adaptation.

12. Enschway & Kuren – Taking Hold: This new addition to Enschway’s and Kuren's arsenal of hot beats is “Taking Hold” of audiences all around the globe. The recent support by Diplo and the release via the Daruma Record Label has helped with outlandish growth of this production by the two artists.

13. Geotheory - Leanin': Geotheory is back with another filthy piece of music. With "Leanin'" he combines his fast driving drumbeats with his casual chill and progressive sound.

14. Angelz - Hey Girl: With the first release on the new Confession imprint curated by the Future House legend Tchami, Angelz clarifies the quality of his newest release "Hey Girl". The floating vibes provided by this catchy bassline in this one are real.

15. Amtrac - Lover: Amtrac recently cannot disappoint in our eyes and keeps up the energy and the wide range of his recent releases with "Lover". This houesy and almost funky tune is part of Kitsune's Hot Stream compilation.

16. Deficio – Slickery: A smooth yet jarring upbeat dance tune leaves you wanting to re-listen, as the collision of ambience and dance erupts in your ears! A very interesting and technical track by the Swede.

17. Losi - My Friend: As being a part of the Bitbird Family already certifies your talent & productions, Losi is a special case for us here. With recent releases on several Daruma compilations beside Bitbird. "My Friend" is quite an atmospheric, yet emotional track with a lot of calm breaks and ambient sounds in controverse to the powerful, overwhelming but also beautiful climaxes.

18. San Holo ft. The Nicholas - Can't Forget You: We awaited “Can’t Forget You” since Sander previewed it in his ‘The Trip [Epsiode 5]′ for the first time. The amazing vocals by The Nicholas are giving this production the final touch for a deserved Spinnin’ Records release.

19. Vague – Alone: Vague rounds off the first futuremag 'select' with “Alone”, a sombre soundscape complemented by a choppy synth choir. A lovely way to wrap up our first playlist!

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