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Kansah Captures the Spirit of Summer on ‘Sexy’

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Tom L.
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Some songs don’t pretend to be anything other than a good time and “Sexy” by Kansah embraces that philosophy with confidence. From the opening beat, “Sexy” establishes a groove that’s impossible to ignore. A pulsating Afro house rhythm provides the backbone, while layered percussion, warm synths, and polished production create an infectious atmosphere that feels tailor-made for the summer months. The decision to rework the song from a more traditional Afrobeats production into a club-focused Afro house anthem proves to be its biggest strength, giving the track a broader appeal without sacrificing its rhythmic roots.

Kansah’s vocal performance matches the production perfectly. Relaxed yet charismatic, he rides the beat with effortless confidence, delivering melodic hooks that are instantly memorable without feeling forced. There’s an easy chemistry between the vocals and instrumental, allowing the song to breathe rather than overwhelming it with unnecessary complexity. Instead, every element serves the same purpose: keeping the momentum alive.

The single also reflects Kansah’s wider creative identity. Refusing to be confined to one genre, he effortlessly blends rap, Afrobeats, amapiano, Afro house, and R&B into a sound shaped by culture, movement, and personal experience. Beyond music, his passion for travel has become an extension of his artistry, documenting different cities, people, and cultures while drawing inspiration from the places he visits. That global perspective gives his music a natural sense of freedom, allowing tracks like “Sexy” to feel equally at home on a London dancefloor, a beach in Barcelona, or a rooftop party in Nairobi.

With a busy run of international performances and more releases leading towards his upcoming album, “Sexy” arrives at the perfect time. It’s polished, uplifting, and designed with one objective in mind: getting people moving. Sometimes that’s exactly what a summer single should do.

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Is Suzu Toyama Japan’s Next Great Art-Folk Prodigy?

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Tom L.
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Japanese artist Suzu Toyama shares “Nobody Now”, a sparse, emotionally charged indie-folk track drawn from her album Spin. Built around quiet tension rather than release, the song explores the disorienting aftermath of disconnection when someone’s presence fades and language itself starts to feel inadequate.

The artist, born in 2006, has developed a multidisciplinary practice spanning music, film, and visual art. After moving from Japan to the UK at the age of ten and later returning, she began writing songs during the COVID-19 pandemic, teaching herself guitar and gradually shaping a body of self-released work that includes 16 sixteen, black hole, sun, and swim. Across these projects, her work has consistently leaned toward introspection and atmosphere rather than conventional song structure.

“Nobody Now” is one of the most revealing tracks on Spin, framed by electric guitar, faint euphonium textures, and layered vocals that feel deliberately unguarded. Rather than resolving its emotional narrative, the song remains suspended in uncertainty, mirroring the experience it describes: losing your place in someone else’s life and learning to exist in the silence that follows.

Suzu Toyama describes the track as an attempt to stay inside that emotional state rather than escape it: “It’s a reflection on loneliness, change, and the moments when you feel invisible, but also on finding strength within that uncertainty”.

Despite her age, she has already appeared at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL and opened for Mei Semones during the artist’s 2026 Japan tour, positioning her within a growing wave of young Japanese musicians working across genre boundaries and visual media.

Rather than presenting resolution or statement, “Nobody Now” settles into ambiguity. It’s less a declaration than a suspended moment; one that reflects an artist still forming, but already unusually precise in how she frames emotional experience.

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Clarity Liao Turns Mixed Signals into Pop Gold on ‘Make Up Your Mind’

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Kyle
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With Make Up Your Mind, emerging singer-songwriter Clarity Liao delivers her most assured solo release to date, transforming the emotional uncertainty of mixed signals into an irresistibly bright and empowering pop anthem. Balancing heartfelt vulnerability with infectious melodies, the single showcases an artist continuing to refine her voice while proving that emotionally honest songwriting and commercial appeal can exist in perfect harmony.

Having already established herself as an accomplished songwriter through her work with Navillera and her award-winning compositions, Liao approaches her solo career with growing confidence. Make Up Your Mind feels like a natural next step, expanding beyond her indie-pop beginnings into a polished blend of contemporary pop, bedroom pop, subtle R&B influences and hints of modern doo-wop. The result is a song that feels refreshingly current without sacrificing the sincerity that has become her defining strength.

Built around an instantly memorable acoustic guitar hook and buoyant mid-tempo rhythm, the production offers an uplifting contrast to the song’s emotional subject matter. Producer and co-writer Ken Fielder keeps the arrangement clean and vibrant, allowing each melodic element to support Liao’s expressive vocal performance rather than overshadow it. The bright instrumentation gives the track an effortless sense of optimism, even as the lyrics wrestle with emotional frustration.

At its core, Make Up Your Mind captures a situation that will feel painfully familiar to many listeners: waiting for someone who appears interested but never fully commits. Rather than wallowing in disappointment, Liao channels that uncertainty into a declaration of self-worth. The repeated demand to “make up your mind” becomes less an ultimatum directed at another person and more a moment of clarity for herself, recognising that walking away can sometimes be the healthiest choice.

Liao’s vocal performance strikes an appealing balance between sweetness and conviction. She delivers the lyrics with warmth and sincerity, allowing the emotional nuances to emerge naturally rather than relying on vocal theatrics. There’s an engaging conversational quality to her delivery that makes the song feel deeply personal while remaining universally relatable.

What makes Make Up Your Mind particularly effective is its emotional accessibility. Liao doesn’t overcomplicate the narrative or hide behind abstract metaphors. Instead, she writes with directness and honesty, trusting that simple truths often resonate most powerfully. It’s a songwriting approach that aligns perfectly with the concept behind her forthcoming EP Dear…, where each track functions as an emotional letter expressing thoughts left unsaid.

The single also represents an important creative milestone. As Liao’s first co-writing collaboration with a producer, the partnership clearly broadens her sonic palette while preserving her individual voice. That collaborative spirit brings a playful confidence to the record, introducing a lighter, more carefree side of her artistry without diminishing its emotional depth.

Drawing inspiration from artists such as Olivia Rodrigo, Adele, Bruno Mars and Regina Song, Liao successfully blends contemporary pop craftsmanship with genuine emotional storytelling. Yet Make Up Your Mind never feels derivative. Instead, it reveals an artist finding her own identity by filtering those influences through personal experience and authentic expression.

As anticipation grows for Dear…, Make Up Your Mind offers another compelling glimpse into what promises to be an emotionally rich debut collection. It demonstrates Liao’s ability to transform ordinary experiences into memorable pop songs that linger long after the final chorus.

With its infectious melodies, polished production and refreshingly honest lyricism, Make Up Your Mind is both an empowering breakup anthem and an impressive showcase of Clarity Liao’s continued artistic evolution. It’s the work of a songwriter who understands that some of the strongest moments don’t come from holding on—they come from finally knowing when to let go.

 

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Tender Claws Channels Raw Emotion and Catharsis on Grunge-Driven New Single ‘Twinge’

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Tom L.
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There’s a particular kind of emotional shock that doesn’t arrive loudly; it creeps in through memory, triggered by something as small as a place, a sound, or a passing image. On “Twinge”, Tender Claws captures that exact sensation and turns it into something visceral, immediate, and unexpectedly cathartic.

Built on a foundation of fuzz-soaked bass, driving percussion, and walls of distorted guitar, “Twinge” is as sonically forceful as it is emotionally exposed. The production leans into a dense alt-grunge and post-punk energy, yet never collapses into chaos. Instead, it feels carefully controlled, like emotion being held just at the edge of release before finally spilling over.

At the centre of the track is Tess Corr’s vocal delivery, which cuts through the heaviness with clarity and melodic precision. There’s a duality at play throughout the song: aggression and vulnerability, momentum and reflection. Even at its loudest, the track retains a sense of emotional intimacy, as if every layer of distortion is still tethered to something deeply personal.

What makes “Twinge” stand out is its sense of contrast. Shimmering synth textures occasionally break through the grit, adding unexpected light to an otherwise shadowed soundscape. These moments don’t soften the track; instead they sharpen it, making the heavier sections feel even more intense by comparison. It’s this push and pull that gives the song its staying power.

Lyrically and conceptually, the track explores the lingering aftershocks of a relationship that ended abruptly, the kind of emotional residue that can be triggered without warning. Rather than framing this experience in purely melancholic terms, Tender Claws leans into a more complex emotional space: devastation mixed with release, sadness intertwined with a strange sense of freedom.

That emotional tension reflects the broader identity of Tender Claws’ upcoming debut EP Tear Him To Pieces, due 7th August. Across her work, Corr has been steadily shaping a sound rooted in gothic aesthetics, alt-grunge intensity, and atmospheric storytelling. Influences ranging from PJ Harvey to Nine Inch Nails can be felt in the DNA of “Twinge”, but the result is far from derivative—it’s singular, textured, and distinctly her own.

There’s also a performative edge embedded in the track’s DNA. Designed with live energy in mind, “Twinge” feels built for movement, both on stage and in the listener’s body. That physicality mirrors its emotional message: the idea of processing pain not through stillness, but through motion, noise, and release.

As a preview of what’s to come on Tear Him To Pieces, “Twinge” is an impressive statement of intent. It’s heavy without being overwhelming, melodic without losing its bite, and deeply personal without ever feeling closed off. With this release, Tender Claws continues to carve out a space where darkness and catharsis comfortably coexist.

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Efro Captures the Spirit of Summer on Dreamy New Single ‘Run To The Sun’

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Tom L.
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There are songs that feel like they’re chasing summer, and then there are songs that seem to bottle it. On “Run To The Sun”, Efro delivers the latter—a warm, effortlessly cool slice of indie rock that captures the hazy nostalgia of long afternoons, salty air, and the irresistible urge to escape.

Opening with jangly guitar lines that immediately set a carefree tone, the track leans into a lo-fi, vintage-inspired aesthetic without ever feeling derivative. There’s a subtle psychedelic haze running through its DNA, with echoes of classic garage rock sitting comfortably alongside modern indie influences. The production is intentionally understated, allowing every fuzzy guitar tone, laid-back groove, and melodic flourish to breathe naturally.

What makes “Run To The Sun” particularly appealing is its sense of restraint. At just under three minutes, it never overstays its welcome, instead opting for a breezy, instinctive approach that mirrors the spontaneity behind its creation. Rather than building towards an explosive climax, the song glides forward with quiet confidence, creating an atmosphere that’s equally suited to a coastal road trip or a lazy afternoon with headphones on.

Efro’s vocal performance perfectly complements the instrumentation. Relaxed and unforced, it sits comfortably within the mix, becoming another texture rather than dominating the arrangement. That understated delivery gives the song an intimate quality, drawing listeners into its dreamy world instead of demanding their attention.

Having grown up in Athens before spending time in Brighton and now calling Berlin home, Efro’s music carries a fascinating blend of influences. The sun-soaked warmth of Mediterranean living collides with the grit of indie garage rock, resulting in a sound that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly contemporary. “Run To The Sun” embraces that identity wholeheartedly, balancing surf-inspired guitars with vintage rock textures and an infectious melodic instinct.

As the first release in a new chapter of music arriving throughout 2026, “Run To The Sun” is an encouraging statement of intent. It’s unpretentious, memorable, and packed with effortless charm, proving that sometimes the strongest songs aren’t the loudest; they are simply the ones that make you want to press play again.

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Virak’s ‘Threads’ Returns as a Powerful Tribute to Frontman Martin Ejlertsen

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Tom L.
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Danish indie rock outfit Virak revisit their long-overlooked debut album with the reissue of Threads, now available digitally and on vinyl for the first time via Forward Backwards Recordings. Originally released exclusively on CD in 2008, the album returns under deeply emotional circumstances, serving as the final musical statement of frontman, guitarist, and songwriter Martin Ejlertsen, who passed away in May 2026 following his battle with ALS.

More than simply a reissue, Threads stands as a celebration of Ejlertsen’s artistic legacy. Knowing it would likely be his final recorded project, he championed the album’s return, hoping to preserve a body of work that had remained largely inaccessible for almost two decades. The result is an album that feels as relevant and affecting today as it did upon its original release, its themes of longing, reflection, and impermanence taking on an even deeper resonance.

Musically, Threads occupies the space between post-rock, slowcore, and atmospheric indie, blending shimmering guitar textures, understated rhythms, and cinematic arrangements with haunting vocal performances. The album’s lead track, “Where It All Begins,” perfectly captures this balance, unfolding from delicate, off-kilter guitar melodies into an expansive and emotionally charged composition that lingers long after the final note.

Virak emerged in the early 2000s as one of Denmark’s most intriguing underground acts, drawing inspiration from bands such as Radiohead, Mogwai, Spiritualized, Low, and Elbow while forging a sound that was distinctly their own. Recorded and produced by the band in Copenhagen with contributions from several guest musicians, Threads was originally mixed in London by Kenny Jones before receiving a fresh remaster for its 2026 release from Grammy-nominated engineer JJ Golden, giving the record renewed depth and clarity without sacrificing its intimate character.

Beyond Virak, Martin Ejlertsen continued to shape the Scandinavian indie scene through his acclaimed project Black Light White Light, earning international recognition across Europe and North America. Yet Threads captures the beginning of that creative journey, offering listeners an intimate portrait of an artist whose songwriting was defined by emotional honesty and quiet ambition.

The reissue of Threads is ultimately far more than a nostalgic revisit. It is a lasting tribute to an artist determined to ensure his music would outlive him—a poignant reminder that while lives may end, great records continue to find new audiences. Beautifully restored and finally available in the formats it always deserved, Threads ensures that Martin Ejlertsen leaves behind a legacy that will continue to resonate for years to come.

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Why Associations and Corporates Are Doubling Down on In-Person Events Again

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Mick Pacholli
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You’ve probably noticed the calendar getting busier. After several years of hybrid experimentation, virtual fatigue, and genuine uncertainty about whether large-scale in-person events would fully return, Australia’s business community has quietly answered the question. Conference bookings are climbing, the major capital cities are competing again for the most significant events, and venues that spent the early 2020s navigating a difficult market are now reporting strong forward pipelines. Associations are committing to multi-year flagship events. Corporates are reinstating annual summits that had been quietly shelved. The interesting part isn’t that this is happening. It’s the reasoning behind it, and the way these events have been redesigned for what audiences and organisations actually need now.

The case for being in the room again

The past few years have made something obvious that was harder to argue when virtual events were the only option available. Online formats delivered scale and accessibility better than anyone expected, but they plateaued on the things in-person events do uniquely well. The depth of relationship-building that happens over coffee between sessions. The serendipity of side conversations that turn into partnerships, hires, or deals. The focus that comes from removing the distractions of a normal working day and putting people in a room together with a shared purpose.

Industry leaders running both formats now have several years of comparative data, and the differences are showing up clearly in the numbers. Membership retention for associations running strong in-person flagship events is consistently higher than for those that went fully virtual. Pipeline generation from corporate events with face-to-face components outperforms the virtual equivalents on most measurable axes. The decision to reinvest in in-person events isn’t being made on nostalgia or executive preference. It’s being made on outcomes that show up in the books.

How the format itself has evolved

Returning to in-person events hasn’t meant returning to the pre-pandemic playbook. The format has been redesigned in ways that reflect what attendees and organisations learned about themselves during the virtual years. Agendas are shorter and more focused. Three days of sessions has become two intensely curated days, with sharper content and more interaction. The one-way keynote is giving way to facilitated panels, workshops, and structured networking, recognising that attendees can find static information online and what they actually came for is the dynamic exchange that only happens in person.

Technology integration has matured significantly. Event apps that handle agendas, networking, content access, and post-event resources are now standard rather than exceptional. Hybrid components are being retained where they add real value, like making keynotes accessible to global members or extending sponsorship reach, and dropped where they were creating two diluted experiences rather than one strong one. The bar for delivering a worthwhile day of someone’s time has risen, and the organisers who recognise that are designing accordingly.

The economic and city-level competition

Australia’s state governments and major venues are competing actively for high-value events, and they’ve increased their investment to reflect what’s at stake. Sydney’s International Convention Centre, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, and the Adelaide Convention Centre have all positioned themselves with substantial infrastructure, bid-support programmes, and incentive packages aimed at attracting both domestic and international events.

The business events sector is being treated, accurately, as a meaningful economic contributor. Conferences draw international visitors, support hospitality and tourism around the dates, fill hotels, and generate significant indirect spend across restaurants, transport, and adjacent industries. State tourism bodies are coordinating with venues and conference organisers to land major events through coordinated bids. The competition between cities is producing better infrastructure, better pricing flexibility, and better partnership offerings for the organisations doing the booking, which in turn supports the broader case for investing in larger and more ambitious events.

What’s changing about how organisations plan these events

The complexity of running a strong in-person event has grown alongside the rising bar for delivering one. There are more moving parts than there used to be. Sophisticated event technology that needs to be selected, configured, and integrated properly. Sustainability commitments that require coordination with venues, caterers, and transport providers to deliver credibly. Accessibility considerations that need to be designed in from the start rather than retrofitted. Attendee experience expectations shaped by years of well-produced consumer events that have raised the standard for what professional events should feel like.

For associations and corporates running these events alongside their core operations, the workload has become genuinely difficult to absorb internally. Many organisations are now bringing in specialist support to handle the work properly. Professional conference organisers experienced in Conference Planning in Australia bring the venue relationships, supplier networks, technical expertise, and end-to-end project management that internal teams typically can’t build on the side of their main responsibilities. The result is events that hit the higher bar without burning out the people responsible for organising them.

What this signals about the year ahead

The broader signal in this recovery is worth paying attention to. Strong forward booking pipelines into next year and the year after suggest the renewed appetite for in-person events isn’t a short-term bounce. Demand is sustained across associations, government, not-for-profit, and corporate sectors, each with their own reasons for prioritising face-to-face gatherings. Investment in venue infrastructure continues across the major capital cities, reflecting confidence in the long-term trajectory of the sector.

The shift in framing has been meaningful. The conversation has moved from “should we host an in-person event this year” to “how do we make this one genuinely count.” That’s a different question, and it’s producing different events. For the broader business community, it signals that the channels for serious professional connection, learning, and deal-making are firmly back in place, just designed more deliberately than they were before.

  • Australian associations and corporates are reinvesting in in-person events based on measurable differences in retention, pipeline, and engagement compared to virtual cycles

  • Event formats have been redesigned with shorter, more focused agendas, better technology integration, and hybrid components retained selectively

  • State governments and major venues are competing actively for high-value events, treating business events as a meaningful economic contributor

  • The complexity of delivering strong events has increased, leading more organisations to bring in specialist support rather than absorbing the work internally

 

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Building Healthy Habits Through Regular Trampoline Play

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Mick Pacholli
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The first step in forming healthy habits is discovering what really gives people joy. Exercise is an important part of being healthy; however, when you view your physical activity as getting a job done, it’s hard to continue with that action, whether you are a child or an adult. Playing on a trampoline is a unique solution as it includes fun, movement and outdoor activities in one option that encourages frequent repetition. Whether you use it as a daily exercise or as family fun time, consistency is key to developing healthy habits, and regular trampoline play can help establish those habits for years to come.

Making Physical Activity Enjoyable

Coming up with fun ways to exercise is one of the hardest things about living a busy life. In the case of kids, traditional workouts shorten their attention span rather quickly. Jumping on the trampoline makes things feel less like exercise and more like play.

If you do many jumps, it works out a lot of muscles at once and improves your balance and agility. Children will run for hours on end without even knowing they are getting exercise because that is how entertaining it has become. This link between physical activity and mental health is a positive one – it can get kids off to a healthier start.

A 10ft trampoline is an option many families go for as they fit nicely into most backyards while also offering enough of a bounce area for the kiddos, but not being too oversized.

Encouraging Daily Movement

A key aspect of any healthy lifestyle is the ability to be consistent. Moderate but consistent exercise has long-term health benefits for both your mind and body. So having a trampoline easily accessible in our backyard makes moving more possible throughout the day.

It is missing the front wheels, so kids can use it to ventilate as a short jump into the open air rather than spend their free time inside. This sporadic exercise makes you fitter as a whole, but it also establishes a rhythm that incorporates movement into our everyday activities.

You will stick to physical activity when it is a blast and simple to get into over the long haul, much more.

Supporting Balance And Coordination

Trampoline can enhance stabilisation due to regular use of your trampoline, as it increases your understanding of balance, coordination and your body. Each time there is a jump, the body has to keep making adjustments just to maintain stability. This not only improves control of the body but also strengthens your muscles.

Trampoline workouts improve self-esteem, especially in children, as they enjoy learning new tricks and developing coordination. These skills will allow you to perform better in other sports and fun hobbies.

Jumping on a trampoline is an excellent means of exercise because it is a way to learn how to move in a controlled environment.

Promoting Outdoor Time

Many people now spend hours in front of a screen. Look, there are many things to be said about technology, but being cooped up inside all day (which is more common among children) leads to less fresh air and exercise.

A trampoline can encourage families to spend more time outdoors. Because it’s freaking fun, kids will naturally want to be outside and play instead of staring at the screen in front of them. Under normal conditions, going outside to play regularly can be significantly beneficial for mental and physical health.

Another benefit of a 12ft trampoline is that kids have room to jump in. So for families with larger yards, they may find a 12ft trampoline gives their boys more space to rock out, which can lead to more group jumping and some social fun happening between brothers and friends.

Building Family Connections

From eating better to exercising, if you do them as a group, it is much easier to maintain healthy habits. You can turn jumping on the trampoline into a family game with participation from kids of all ages, allowing families to socialise and play together.

Parents sit back and watch their kids play, get up for a light workout or simply chill outside while the kids play. Such experiences bring families closer together and highlight the importance of an active lifestyle.

Good memories make it much easier for kids to view exercising as a fun thing they want to do instead of an obligation.

Supporting Mental Well-Being

Physical activity is associated with emotional wellness. Endorphins are chemicals that reduce anxiety and promote feelings of mental well-being during motion. Trampoline jumping is a great way to lose excess energy and enjoy giggling and being creative.

Jumping can make you feel good and help relieve stress after a tiring day. Participating on a regular basis allows you to cultivate a healthy habit that is great for your body and additionally benefits your mind.

Trampoline play is a common activity anticipated rather than shunned.

Conclusion

Healthy habits can be built without the need for strict routines or complex exercise regimens. Trampoline playing on a regular basis is a fun solution to get the children moving, enhance their hand-eye coordination development, facilitate outside actions and strengthen family bonds. It really does not matter if a person has chosen a 10ft trampoline for a small backyard or a very spacious family has agreed to go with a larger, expansive layout of the 12ft trampolines; these are all more of an upside than simply fun. Being fun and simple to engage with, trampolines encourage individuals to develop healthy habits that can stick with them throughout their entire lives.

 

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Interview with rising artist Epic Sensation

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Tom L.
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Blending Hindi and English, India and the UK, and hip-hop with electronic energy, Epic Sensation continues to shape a cross-cultural sound rooted in movement, confidence, and global perspective. His latest single, I’m Great, transforms an unfinished 2022 instrumental into a bold statement of self-belief, reimagined through collaboration and lived experience.

Written between continents and refined during his time studying MA Advanced Music Technology in London, the track reflects both artistic evolution and personal transition, turning uncertainty into motivation. We caught up with Epic Sensation to discuss identity across languages, rebuilding old ideas, and why confidence sometimes begins as self-talk before it becomes a declaration.

1. You move between India and the UK, and between Hindi and English in your music. Do you think of that as a natural expression of who you are, or something you’ve had to consciously shape into an artistic identity?
I think it started as a natural expression of who I am rather than something I consciously planned. I’ve always been curious about music, not just as a listener but as a student of it. That’s one of the biggest reasons I moved from India to the UK. I wanted to explore new sounds, new cultures, new ways of creating, and learn from people with completely different backgrounds and experiences. To be honest, moving abroad was a dream I had for years. It took me nearly three years to make it happen because of financial and personal family challenges, but I never stopped working towards it.

When it comes to language, Hindi keeps me connected to home. It’s the language in which I naturally express emotions, memories, and personal experiences. English, on the other hand, connects me to the global music scene and the wider audience I’ve been exposed to since moving to the UK. Rather than choosing one over the other, I see them as two parts of the same journey. Music has never felt limited by language to me. Whether it’s Hindi or English, the goal is always the same: to communicate a feeling, tell a story, and connect with people. If my music can act as a bridge between cultures, then that’s something I’m really proud of.

2. Relocating to the UK while studying music technology must have placed you between two different music cultures and expectations. What was the hardest part of trying to define your sound in that in-between space?
Moving to the UK to study Advanced Music Technology was one of the most important decisions I’ve made for my music career. More than anything, it gave me an opportunity to step back and look at my music from a completely different perspective. Before moving to London, I had already spent several years working as a full-time musician after graduating in 2018. I was writing, producing, performing, and collaborating with different artists, so I already had a strong sense of who I was creatively. The reason I chose to pursue a master’s degree wasn’t to start from scratch, but to refine my skills, explore new technologies, and understand music on a deeper level.

Interestingly, I didn’t find the cultural side as challenging as people might expect. One thing I love about London’s music scene is that diversity is celebrated. Performing and creating music in Hindi didn’t feel like a barrier; if anything, it became something that made me stand out. People were curious about the language, the culture, and the stories behind the music. That gave me confidence to embrace my identity rather than change it. The biggest challenge was probably adapting to the academic and technical side of the course. After being away from education for several years, suddenly being back in a research-driven master’s programme took some adjustment. At the same time, it was incredibly exciting. I had access to world-class studios, immersive audio environments, large-format mixing consoles, and technologies that I’d only read about before.

Looking back, the experience didn’t pull me between two different musical worlds. Instead, it helped me bring them together. It allowed me to combine the artistic foundation I built in India with the technical knowledge and global perspective I gained in the UK, and that’s had a huge influence on the sound I’m creating today.

3. “I’m Great” started as an instrumental idea back in 2022 and stayed unfinished for a while. What made you feel like the track was finally ready to come back to?
The truth is, it wasn’t one of those situations where I suddenly woke up one day and decided to revisit the track. It happened quite naturally. The instrumental for “I’m Great” was originally created back in 2022 and, like a lot of producers, I had a collection of unfinished ideas and beats sitting in my archives. At one point, I had even recorded a verse for it, but the track never made it to release and just stayed in my folder.

Fast forward to my time at the University of West London, and Basement Studio 4 with Rithvik. We were going through a selection of beats and ideas, listening to different sounds and discussing potential collaborations. As soon as this instrumental came on, something clicked. Rithvik immediately connected with the energy, the vibe of the track. What started as an old unfinished beat suddenly felt fresh again. We both saw potential in it and decided to work on it. In a way, the song found its right moment and the right collaborators.

I think that’s something a lot of producers can relate to. Sometimes a track sits quietly for years, and then one conversation, one session, or one collaboration brings it back to life. That’s exactly what happened with “I’m Great.”

4. The track focuses on confidence and self-belief, but not in an arrogant way. Was that balance something you aimed for from the beginning, or did it become clearer once the lyrics and collaborators came in?
When Rithvik and I first met in person at the University of West London, we’d only really connected through social media before that. As a producer, I always like to spend time getting to know the artist before jumping straight into the music. The best songs usually come from real conversations and real experiences, not just from pressing record.

We ended up talking about life, personal growth, and the journey that had brought both of us to that studio. For me, moving from India to the UK was a huge step. Everything happened very quickly. I received my visa at the beginning of January 2023 and by the end of the month I had left home and moved to a completely different country. Looking back, I didn’t really have time to process everything that was happening because I was focused on adapting, learning, and making the most of the opportunity. That naturally led us into a conversation about confidence, self-belief, and manifestation. We spoke about how believing in yourself doesn’t have to come from ego or arrogance. Sometimes it’s simply about reminding yourself that you’re capable, that you’re growing, and that you don’t need validation from other people to know your worth.

Interestingly, the title “I’m Great” came quite late in the process. I already had part of a verse written from an earlier version of the track, and once Rithvik wrote and recorded his verse, we started looking for a hook that captured the energy of the song. As we kept listening back to the session, we realised that the message we’d been discussing all day was right there in front of us: “I don’t need anybody to tell me that I’m great.” That became the heart of the track. It’s not about saying you’re better than anyone else. It’s about trusting yourself, backing your own journey, and recognising your own progress even when nobody else is applauding yet.

5. The collaboration came after Rithvik discovered your live performance through social media. Do you think your live energy changes how people connect with your music before they even hear a studio version?
100%. I think there’s a big difference between being a recording artist and being a performing artist, even though they’re connected. When you’re performing live, you’re feeding off the energy of the room. The audience, the venue, the lighting, the sound system, even the atmosphere in the crowd can influence how you deliver a song. A live performance is never exactly the same twice because the energy is constantly evolving between the artist and the audience.

In the studio, it’s a different process. You’re making creative decisions in advance. You have to understand the emotion and intention of the song and then deliver it in a way that serves the message. If a song is reflective, the performance has to reflect that. If it’s energetic and uplifting, the delivery has to match that energy. With “I’m Great,” the energy was already there from the beginning. The song came out of conversations about self-belief, manifestation, and trusting yourself without needing validation from other people. So when people see me perform, I think they connect with that confidence and authenticity before they even hear the recorded version.

For me, confidence isn’t about saying you’re better than everyone else. It’s about recognising your own progress and backing yourself when things are uncertain. Sometimes the most important validation doesn’t come from other people, it comes from yourself. That’s really the message at the heart of “I’m Great,” both on stage and in the studio.

6. The title “I’m Great” can sound like a statement but it also feels like something you might need to remind yourself of. When you say it in this track, is it more a declaration, a motivation, or a form of self-talk during uncertainty?
For me, it is definitely more of a form of self-talk during uncertainty. When I moved from India to the UK, everything happened incredibly fast. I received my visa at the beginning of January 2023 and by the end of the month I had left home and moved to a completely different country. It was overwhelming, for the first time in my life, I was away from my family, my friends, and everything familiar. Music became my way of finding comfort and connection. I started looking for collaborations, performances, and opportunities to meet people because that’s the language I understand best. Music has always been the way I communicate with the world.

At the same time, I saw how difficult that transition could be for many people. During my time at university, I met students from different countries who struggled with homesickness, isolation, and adapting to a new environment. Some of them even decided to leave and return home. Seeing that firsthand made me realise how important mindset can be when you’re building a new life in a new place. So when I say “I’m Great” in the song, it’s not really about telling other people how great I am. It’s me reminding myself to keep going. It’s a way of saying, “You’re doing okay. Keep making moves. Keep believing in yourself.” Sometimes the person who needs that message the most is YOU.

There’s also another layer to the story that I love. The beat was originally made in India, the song was recorded in the United Kingdom, and it was released through a label in Canada. What started as a simple idea ended up connecting people from three different parts of the world through one piece of music. When I think about that, it gives me chills. It’s a reminder that music has no borders. At the end of the day, it was just a few people connecting through creativity, belief, and a shared passion for music. That’s what “I’m Great” means to me. It’s a declaration, a motivation, and a conversation with myself all at the same time. And hopefully, when people listen to it, they find their own meaning in it too.

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Electrolyte Tablets: A Great Investment with Long-Term Benefits

By
Mick Pacholli
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Most of us think of ourselves as being at the peak of physical prowess, or at least close enough to it. But it’s enough to get involved in a new gym routine or be hit by a short-term illness to realise just how dependent we are on our body’s supply of charged minerals. Are you exceedingly fit, do you often practice high-intensity sports, and do you have no issues in pushing your body to the max? Well, guess what. If you get a bit sick and you start losing fluids rapidly, you will likely start to feel just as bad as someone who is a veritable couch potato.

Why should you invest in electrolyte tablets? It’s quite simple, actually. While the human body was designed with efficiency in mind, in order to become one of the best long-distance runners in the animal kingdom, we had to make some sacrifices. Do you know why we are able to run marathons while most mammals get tired after a couple of short miles? It’s because we have evolved one of the best cooling solutions in the fauna: sweating. But there’s a catch.

Electrolyte Tablets: One of the Best Purchases You Can Make

When we sweat, we don’t just lose water. We also get, inadvertently, rid of our body’s collection of electrically charged minerals, especially Sodium, Potassium and Magnesium. This in itself is not the end of the world in normal scenarios. But if you’re pushing too hard and this mineral loss gets too intense? Then you might start to feel unwanted symptoms that will put your normal physical development into question. It’s one thing to feel a bit sore after working out. It’s another thing entirely to have cramps that impact your day-to-day tasks.

High-quality electrolyte tablets have one clear benefit. They contain Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium and other minerals, which are usually lost during intense exercise, illness or sweating due to the hot weather specific to the Australian summer.

A More Reliable Option

Sure, you also need to hydrate yourself and drink copious amounts of water. But H20 in of itself is not always enough to restore electrolyte balance, or at least not as quickly as you might hope. Premium electrolyte tablets are advantageous when it comes to costs; they can significantly reduce the risks of cramps and prolonged fatigue after exercise, and they are a low-calorie alternative to popular sports drinks such as Gatorade.

Now, are there alternatives to tablets? Sure. Personally, I am a fan of electrolyte powders as they are, in my opinion, quite delicious. But realistically speaking, when travelling or if portability is of concern, electrolyte pills or tablets are the best choice around.

Why Exactly Go for Electrolyte Pills?

It’s a matter of preference really, but electrolyte pills contain a precise amount of electrolyte-charged minerals, making them more consistent than mixing powders. Yes, they don’t have much taste, but they are precise, reliable and practical. Moreover, when it comes to convenience, you really can’t do better than tablets/pills.

I don’t go to the gym much these days, but when I did, I used to bring a couple of electrolyte-charged tablets with me in my small bag. They didn’t take up any space; they did have an effect on me, and I noticed that if I took them 30 minutes before working out, my actual endurance received a small boost.

Electrolyte pills are stable for months; they are practical as you don’t have to scoop them out or worry about proper dosage; they are quite cheap, and they have a low sugar content, so they are great for people currently on a diet. Plus, and for me, this is the best benefit, they are absolutely great as a supplement to help during periods of illness.

A Great Help for an Unwanted Situation

We’ve all been there, right? We ate something we shouldn’t have, we had too much to drink, or we got the stomach flu from coming into contact with someone who was contagious. It’s all fun and games until your idyllic holiday turns into a race to find electrolyte supplements.

Tablets are the perfect purchase for your go-to holiday bag, as they are lightweight, they never get flagged at airports, and they can be a God-send when you are puking your guts out and you just need something that will restore your body’s balance of charged minerals. Who Needs Electrolyte Pills/Tablets? In all honesty, electrolyte supplements are a great purchase even if you spend most of your days in an AC room and you last saw the sun in the summer of 2019.

The Keyword Is Versatility

You never know exactly when you are put into a situation in which you push your body to the max, and your baseline of electrolytes drops. That said, there are three main categories of people who need to consider electrolytes. 1) Avid gym goers who sweat a lot, 2) People who are currently suffering from illness, such as food poisoning, or 3) Outdoor workers who spend a lot of their time outside, in the hot Australian sun.

Electrolytes are important for people at risk of dehydration, for those involved in long-duration or high-intensity physical activities, and for those who follow specific diets and lose fluids due to the diuretic effect of their nutrition. That said, the golden rule is this: You sweat a lot? Then consider taking electrolyte pills.

A Purchase for the Future

Are you someone with a cushy job, in a properly climate-controlled office building and you follow a normal diet, with plenty of salt, fruits and vegetables? Then, maybe electrolyte supplements are not exactly on your radar. But the thing is, you never know when you might need them.

Electrolyte tablets have a long shelf life, are affordable, and are widely available in our country. So, why exactly shouldn’t you have them in your house? They can help you hydrate faster than just using water alone, and if you are planning to travel, especially in a tropical climate, they, realistically, should be a mandatory presence in your bag.

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