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Thanks for picking up BBM’s 2016 Global Festival Guide, where we’ll be showcasing 2016’s hottest festivals from around the globe.

This issue will be focusing on this year’s music festivals that simply have to be on your bucket list for 2016. From mind-blowing beach parties across Europe to adventures further afield in Asia - we’ll be bringing you the best festivals from around the world so that you can get planning what’s sure to be an incredible year!

As well as the best hints and tips for getting your festival planning well under way, we’ve packed this issue with all you need to know to plan your festival travel.

For more information, travel ideas and festival deals head to our website WWW.BBMLIVE.COM and sign up to our newsletters!

Make 2016 your year to hit up some of the biggest and best festivals that Europe has to offer.Kick off the year with the Venice Carnival in February. The largest of its kind in Italy, people come from around the globe to take part in the merriment of this masquerade celebration in which colourfully clad masked partygoers roam the streets. On 17th March, you can join the sea of green in Dublin, Ireland for pints of Guinness and jig dancing on St Patrick’s Day, before changing into orange for King’s Day in the Netherlands. In celebration of the royal family, hit up Amsterdam on 27th April to view the colourfully decorated boats on the famous canal.

Spain is definitely home to some of the world’s largest and most exciting festivals. Whether you’re looking for food fights, throwing firecrackers or running with giant bulls, Spain is sure to have you covered. The Spanish festival year starts in March with Las Fallas in Valencia, which involves one long street party with fire displays across five days and nights. La Batalla Del Vino, or Wine Fight, is held on 29th June in Haro, an area well

known for growing grapes and making wine. About two months later on 31st August is La Tomatina, essentially the world’s largest food fight with locals and tourists chucking tomatoes at one another in Buñol, near Valencia.

A festival trip to Spain would not be complete without the San Fermin Running of the Bulls festival in Pamplona. San Fermin is 6th – 14th July, with the Bull Run held every morning at 8am between 7th and 14th July.

Finally, when September rolls around, it’s time to head to Germany for the festival of all festivals: Oktoberfest. This 16-day beer celebration is held every year in Munich and attracts more than six million people from around the world! In 2016, Oktoberfest starts on 17th September.

For more information on tours and travel options to these European festivals, visit www.fomotravel.com

The Ultimate European Festival Experience Awaits You

EUROPE

Depending on which way you look at them, passports are either a symbol of freedom or an annoying book that dictates where you can and can’t go. The Stoke Travel Passport, on the other hand, is a thing of beauty.

The Stoke Travel Passport works like this: you choose the festivals you want to include on your passport from a list of 18 (and counting!). You get to spend three nights at each festival, including festival ticket (excluding BBK and Sziget), breakfast every day and dinner every night at each festival campsite, and free unlimited alcohol at all campsites. The passport is valid for 12 months and you get to decide the start date. You only need to let Stoke Travel know your desired arrival date seven days before, giving you the freedom to choose where and when you go. This doesn’t have the boundaries or strict schedule of a group tour, but you’re bound to meet some amazing and fun people at each destination.

Now, what about the festivals and trips to choose from? Well, they’re some of the best in Europe.

From a huge food fight at La Tomatina in Valencia, to bier and bratwurst at Oktoberfest in Munich, and the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona – passport holders can experience some of the greatest cultural events and festivals in seriously beautiful places. You can also enjoy a stay at the Ibiza Hippie Camp to experience the party island, and take to the waves at the San Sebastian Surf Camp.

There are Stoke Travel Passport packages to help you choose the right one for you. For three nights at two festivals, you’ll want to book The Hobo for €360, or go one more and opt for The Nomad with three festivals at €540. If that’s just not enough for you, you can book The Gypsy for five festivals with a sixth festival completely free for €900. But the daddy of them all is the Wham-Bam Summer of Stoke Pass with eight festivals plus two free festivals for €1,440!

Have a ridiculously good summer 2016 in Europe with the Stoke Travel Passport. Book yours now from stoketravel.com

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Experience La Tomatina Arguably the craziest festival around, join First Festival Travel at the end of August in the beautiful city of Valencia for the World’s largest food fight – La Tomatina! With hotel accommodation, rooftop pool and bar, transport and entry to the tomato fight in Bunol, plus awesome group party nights, this is a summer festival not to be missed.

What is La Tomatina you ask? Every year since 1945, on the last Wednesday of August approximately 22,000 participants from all over the World gather in Bunol and join the locals in throwing 145,000kg of tomatoes at each other! The fiesta will officially begin at 11am on Wednesday 29th August this year when the first rocket goes off, or when someone manages to claim the ham (yes an actual ham) from a greased pole. The first of the six lorries will make its way down the packed street and through the sardine-like crowd, with locals lobbing the most ridiculous amount of tomatoes at them. Grab those tomatoes and get throwing, squashing, flinging – you have exactly one hour!

First Festival is also proud to offer the exclusive and highly recommended Wine & Water festival taking place in a tiny Spanish town the night before La Tomatina. This is a truly authentic and unique street party and will make your La Tomatina experience that much more memorable. Most of our passengers soak up the opportunity (excuse the pun) to be covered in red wine and water by the locals of Requena – who wouldn’t? With a bull arena, music competition and street parade, it’s an unforgettable night. Well, depending on how much of the free wine you manage to collect in your plastic ‘vessel’…

First Festival offer three and four day packages, and inclusive of a buffet breakfast, hotel

accommodation, experienced Tour Leaders, and great drink specials. They also organise walking and bike tours of Valencia – a city with plenty on offer and an awesome beach!

Check out www.firstfestivaltravel.com/La-Tomatina-Tours for more info

WIN4 Day Deluxe La Tomatina Package with First Festival Travel.

We’ve got one ticket to give away on this amazing tour worth £239 ($486 AUD). Included in the prize is: 3 nights’ hotel accommodation in twin, double or triple ensuite rooms with air-conditioning, a rooftop pool and bar, return transport from Valencia to Bunol for the La Tomatina Event, one ticket and transport to the Tomato Fight and the Water & Wine Festival (worth £20/ $40AUD), daily buffet breakfast, souvenir ‘La Tomatina’ t-shirt, experienced First Festival Travel tour leaders, organised group party nights, club entry and drinks specials at some of the city’s best bars.

To enter visit: www.bbmlive.com/win-a-la-tomatina-experience-with-first-festival-travel

In sound we trust! – Sonus Festival will return to Zrce Beach, Croatia 21st – 25th August, attracting music lovers and sunbathers from all around the world!

For the fourth time now, thousands of techno fans will gather in Novalja on the Croatian island of Pag, to celebrate a summer festival that leaves nothing to be desired! Pag represents the perfect setting for the exceptional combination of beach holiday and club culture – stunning landscapes, dreamlike beaches and a crystal clear ocean taken together with a vibrant nightlife and clubbing.

This year’s program will not disappoint its visitors, keeping up with the high-quality standard of the last years. The festival clubs Aquarius, Kalypso and Papaya are open-air, creating a unique atmosphere not only for guests but also for artists. Those who prefer a more private atmosphere will be given the opportunity to dance towards the horizon at daily Sonus boat parties. Whether in the club or on the boat, at nighttime or daytime, one thing at Sonus Festival will be guaranteed: Techno at its finest. All together, about 80 artists will be expected. The first 24 names already released include international techno legends

such as Chris Liebing, Marco Carola, Ricardo Villalobos, Loco Dice, Seth Troxler and Luciano. In light of past experience, artists are likely to stay longer enjoying a festival with familiar faces and a fantastic crowd. Last year’s final after-party lasted more than 12 hours.

Travelling to Pag is recommended via Zadar, Split or Zagreb airport. Sonus’ official travel partners offer attractive all-inclusive packages as well as shuttle services from the airports, arranging the best possible festival experience for visitors travelling from any distance.

Standard festival tickets are on sale for €179.90 (fees excluded) and basic packages start at €21 per person per night.

Responsible for the organisation and creation of Sonus Festival is again the German event agency cosmopop – creators of Time Warp Festival – in cooperation with the Croatian Sonus team. This collaboration has already demonstrated how to provide visitors with unforgettable experiences at previous festivals of the past years.

For tickets and more info visit www.sonus-festival.com

5 Days And Nights Of Musical Madness

Sail The Dalmation CoastWith its sandy shores, eternally sunny skies and balmy summer climate the Dalmatian Coastline has taken off in the past few years as a popular holiday destination.

Tourists flock from around the world in search of its stunning scenery and popular nightlife scene. What better way to experience Croatia at its best than on a blissful cruise that weaves through Croatia’s islands and along its coast – maybe stopping off on a paradise island or paying a visit to the ancient towns dotted along the shoreline. With Koda Sail you can pick from a selection of fantastic tours for 1 – 2 weeks of leisurely cruising through glittering Adriatic Sea.

The Dalmatian VoyagerThis particular tour consists of a week sailing Croatia along the famous Dalmatian Coastline and exploring the crystal blue water of the Adriatic. The expedition kicks off in the Croatian town of Split, before venturing South to the buzzing metropolis’ of Hvar, Dubrovnik and Makarska. A luxuary boat will dock along the way, giving you ample opportunity to delve into the ancient culture and fascinating heritage of Croatia, with your Koda Sail rep guiding you through stunning national parks and historic towns. Of course, before stopping off at these spots, your captain will be sure to explore hidden bays, secret swimming spots to make this a truly unique experience. Hop aboard the Dalmatian Voyager for as little as €1,049 ($1618 AUD).

KODA BEATS TourThis tour runs exclusively between August 13th – 27th and comprises of a solid 2 weeks of paradise and adventure. The tour begins on a relaxed note, with a leisurely voyage along the Dalmatian Coastline. Passengers begin their journey in Split before heading south to Dubrovnik, visiting Croatia’s spectacular cities along the way. After a week of sailing, it’s time to get onto dry land and explore some of Croatia’s national treasures in the North such as the stunning pools and waterfalls of Krka National Park and the surrounding historical spots. As well as this, the tour pays a visit to the famous party locations that Croatia has gained a reputation for over the years, taking in the notorious Zcre Beach – where you’ll enjoy countless nights at some of Europe’s number one summer festivals before returning to Split to round off an amazing 2 weeks. Book your spot on the KODA BEATS Tour for €1,789 ($2760 AUD).

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Horizon Festival returns to Bansko for the fourth time to welcome dance music fans and over 100 DJs to lap up this winter wonderland for five whole days from 12th – 17th March. And you really couldn’t ask for a better backdrop. Stages set up on actual mountains, raves in abandoned hotels and thermal pools, bowling arenas, champagne bars and hot tub cinemas – it’s got it all whether you want to embrace the cold or escape it.

As far as the line-up goes, Horizon Festival is a who’s who of dance music game-changers. You’ve got the likes of Craig Charles, Goldie and Gentleman’s Dub Club alongside Mala, KiNk and Gerd Janson. While the headliner is yet to be announced, there’s plenty here already to whet your appetite.

And when the music gets too much, you can head outside of camp and explore the rest of what Bansko has to offer. Pirin National Park, ancient streets, precious churches and a culture dating

back to the early settlers, you can get a different experience entirely away from the buzz of the festival. If you want to truly relax, you can even pamper yourself at the local spas at a fraction of the cost of Alpine ski resorts.

Whether you go for the snow, party like your life depends on it or explore an enriching destination in the mountains on Bulgaria, there are so many reasons to get your ticket to Horizon Festival.

A Horizon Festival ticket and six nights’ accommodation costs from just £175pp.

Get your ticket pronto to party on the ski slopes of Bansko at horizonfestival.net

Lush white snow smothers the Bansko mountains of Bulgaria in winter, to provide 70km of slopes for every level of skier or snowboarder. And come 12th March 2016, there’s even more

reason to head for the hills...

2016

Experience Asia’s biggest music festival at Sunburn 2016, Goa.

Sunburn Festival is undoubtedly one of Asia’s hottest music festivals. As a pioneering force for the electronic music scene in India, it has well-earned the accolade of Asia’s Best Live Experience Festival since 2009. The festival is held internationally throughout the year before going out with a bang around the Christmas period in none other than party capital - Goa. The festival has something for everyone, with its eclectic combination of music, tasty Indian food, colourful markets and entertainment spread over the course of three days and nights.

The exclusive line-up is always carefully selected to showcase some of the world’s most renowned DJs from a variety of electronic genres including house, electro and trance, alongside the regional sounds of local Indian talent. The festival has

hosted some of the biggest names in the music industry, with legends such as Swedish House Mafia, Armin Van Buuren, Axwell and Afrojack all having taken centre stage at Sunburn at some point in their musical careers. After the action is over for a day, the festivities don’t stop there - with an abundance of after-parties and late-night events organised to keep the party atmosphere going well into the early hours.

The festival is aptly named, given Goa’s balmy climate and the festival’s fantastic sea-side location. Goa certainly has some of India’s finest beaches, with silky white sands and tropical palm trees that elegantly drape over the crystal waters of the Arabian Sea. There are plenty of options at the festival to explore this exotic setting, with magical cruises that leave every day in time to watch the sun set on the Arabian Sea.

Visit sunburn.in for more information.

Sunburn Festival 2016

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ZoukOut 2016 ventures to the stunning Philippine Islands.

ZoukOut has long held the title as one of Asia’s largest electronic dance music festivals and has established itself as a world-renowned clubbing institution after more than a decade of mind-blowing line-ups and guaranteed incredible party atmosphere. The setting for this fantastic festival is usually Siloso Beach, Singapore - a beautifully tropical location where music fans from around the world congregate en masse to see their favourite artists perform live in an incredible setting.

The festival never fails to draw enormous crowds in their thousands year in year out to Siloso Beach, with ZoukOut 2015 proving to be no exception and the year 2014 breaking records with over 50,000 festival-goers. The venue consistently excels itself with fantastic stages and top-notch production of sound and visuals, with a million-dollar line up to match. As well as the

architecturally impressive Moon Stage and Star Stage, there is also a VIP tent for those seeking the festival experience with a touch of glamour. Last year’s line-up proved to be a huge success, with chart topping anthems and masterpieces of electronic music from the likes of Dixon, Armin Van Buuren, Jamie Jones, NERVO and more.

This year, things are hotting up as the brains behind ZoukOut are planning an exciting expansion to the brand and are taking ZoukOut to the Philippines! What better addition to ZoukOut than this fantastic location, known for its emerald waters, world-class beaches and its sense of spirituality. Specific details and plans for ZoukOut 2016 in the Philippines are still in the pipeline, but if it’s anything like the parties in Singapore, music lovers are in for a treat in 2016!

ZoukOut will be heading to the sunny shores of the Philippines this coming December. Visit www.zoukout.com for more information.

ZoukOut 2016

After a break last year, The Gum Ball will make a welcoming return in 2016…

A bushland music and arts camping festival in New South Wales, The Gum Ball is a self-confessed music lover’s paradise that’s all about good tunes and great times. Nestled in the beauty of the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, it will welcome local and international artists and musicians – as well as ticket-holders, of course – from 22nd – 24th April for an ANZAC Day long weekend that will be bigger and better than ever.

With still a few months to go, the festival program is already promising great things. The first-round line-up includes Australian rock legends, You Am I; Bruce Springsteen support act, Dan Sultan; and all-round performer, Jeff Lang. There’s also The Cactus Channel, Polish Club, Caitlin Park, Van Walker’s HeartBrokers, Citizen Kay, Bullhorn, Dan Brodie, Suzannah Espie, Astro Travellers and The Buzzard Mix – and that’s just the first release!

To get you ready for the full-day Saturday, you can start the day with a yoga session on the grass,

and enjoy a hot breakfast from specially selected eateries. There are some very cool bars providing refreshment, but you can also bring your own food and drink in an esky (cool box to us Brits). There are market stalls to browse, lush grass to chill out on and so many people to meet and bond with over a bit of music.

The live music kicks off at 4pm on Friday and 11am on Saturday, ending at midnight. This doesn’t mean you have to head back to camp. Oh no. Because for those that want to keep the party going, there’s a Silent Disco on Friday and Saturday night, playing your favourite dance tunes until 3am!

Camping is pretty relaxed at The Gum Ball. Find a tidy spot and pitch up a tent, park your campervan or just set up a hammock in the shade and chill!

Tickets to The Gum Ball 2016 are priced at $215pp + GST for the full weekend and $150pp + GST for Saturday only.

Buy your ticket and find more information on The Gum Ball at thegumball.com.au

The Gum Ball 2016

AUSTRALIA

NSW’S 2016 FESTIVAL CIRCUIT

Electric GardensThis summer, Sydney is set to welcome the arrival of a brand new boutique house music festival, offering a unique way to enjoy the Australia Day weekend. Set against the backdrop of the famous subtropical Centennial Parklands in Sydney, some of the biggest names in electronic music are set to grace the stage during Australia’s most iconic weekend. With a headline act from none other than Fatboy Slim, one of the most influential acts on the electronic music scene over the past two decades, Electric Gardens promises to be a haven for music lovers.What: Electric GardensWhen: Saturday 23rd January 2016Where: Centennial Parklands, SydneyMore info + tickets: electricgardens.com.au

Tropfest 2016On 14th February, the world’s largest short film festival will make a comeback. Providing an incredible opportunity for up-and-coming filmmakers, themes and narratives include an Australian ex World Champion boxer battling the bottle, unlikely Taylor Swift fans, and a best friend with a dangerous secret. With free outdoor events live from sprawling Centennial Park in Sydney, you can expect to see the next generation of filmmakers.What: Tropfest 2016When: 14th FebruaryWhere: Centennial Park, SydneyMore info: www.tropfest.com

Byron Bay Bluesfest 2016Blues & Roots fans will be flocking to Byron Bay this March for the 27th anniversary of Byron Bay

Bluesfest. Running across Easter weekend, there will be plenty going on for ticket-holders with over 100 food and market stalls, beer gardens, camping and live music from the like of Kendrick Lamar, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, National and Tom Jones.What: Byron Bay Bluesfest 2016When: 24th – 28th MarchWhere: Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm, Byron BayMore info: www.bluesfest.com.au

The Gum Ball 2016Making a spectacular return during ANZAC Day long weekend this year, The Gum Ball is fresh from a year off with music, arts and camping in the New South Wales bush. Set within the Hunter Valley, they’ll have music from the likes of You Am I, Dan Sultan and Jeff Lang, numerous eateries and bars, morning yoga, silent discos and more!What: The Gum Ball 2016When: 22nd – 24th AprilWhere: Belford, The Hunter ValleyMore info + tickets: www.thegumball.com.au

Sydney Comedy Festival 2016Sydney Comedy Festival returns on 18th April for 27 days of comedy gold. Its 12th season will take over the city including the first time ever at Sydney Town Hall with shows from none other than British powerhouse, Ross Noble. Special events returning for 2016 include Cracker Night and Festival Gala, while other names already announced this year are David O’Doherty, Jim Jefferies, Stephen K Amos and Tommy Tiernan.What: Sydney Comedy Festival 2016When: 18th April – 15th MayWhere: Throughout SydneyMore info: www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au

MAKE YOUR 2016 EPIC WITH THESE AMAZING FESTIVALS HAPPENING IN SYDNEY THIS SUMMER...

LEFTFIELDThe British group credited for taking electronic music onto the live stage, we chat to Leftfield ‘s Neil Barnes to discuss new influences, the growth of electronic music, and his desire to work on a particular movie soundtrack.

16 years after ‘Rhythm and Stealth’, you release ‘Alternative Light Source’; how did you know it was the right time to bring out a third album?We’d been doing some touring in 2010 and we really enjoyed coming back with Leftfield, and I was doing quite a lot of DJing and it just felt like a relevant time. It’s an exciting period for electronic music and I thought it would be great to be a part of that.

What do you make of electronic music today?When we started making electronic music, it was on the periphery of everything. We weren’t the first to make electronic music – bands like Kraftwerk had been doing it generations before us – but it wasn’t as big. Now it’s like the wallpaper of life. It’s the biggest thing in the world and I never thought it would be. That’s a massive difference.

What about your own influences? Have they changed at all?Yeah, because I’m inspired by the sounds I hear around me and the music that’s made by a lot of brilliant people. Influences that were around when I started, like punk, are still there, but they’re not so much of an influence on me. I’m affected by the music that I listen to which is often underground electronica and that’s definitely stimulated the record. It’s a reflection of Leftfield in 2015.

Is Leftfield a solo project?I work with a guy called Adam Wren, who wrote and engineered a lot of the tracks with me, so even though I’m known as Leftfield, it’s still a collaborative project.

We can’t forget the power of ‘Phat Planet’ on those Guinness adverts. If you were to have Leftfield on any brand, or were you to have created the soundtrack to a film, is there a specific one you would choose?Blade Runner would be wonderful to do a new soundtrack to – but it’s already perfect, that’s the problem! I think they’re remaking it this year.

Have you had any calls?[Laughs] No, not yet. It’s a frightening thing, I think, to remake it. But, no calls yet. Who knows, maybe

INTERVIEWS

Heading to Australia for his upcoming tour, we caught up with Emancipator AKA Douglas Appling to get some insight into his live act, Portland.

Hi Doug! So you will be heading down to Australia with Pretty Lights, and will be joined by Opiuo for a series of dates. How well do you know Pretty Lights and Opiuo? Is this the first time that you will be doing a joined tour like this in another country?Yes, this is the first time touring internationally with a joined tour like this. I’ve done a number of shows with Pretty lights including a mini-tour in 2009 and I’m looking forward to meeting Opiuo.

Is this the first time you’re visiting Australia? What are you most looking forward to? This is my first time visiting Australia. I’m excited to see all three major cities we are playing (Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne) as well as Rainbow Serpent festival to see how the festival world here compares to in the states. There are plans to visit Byron Bay on the off days and see some family.

I read that your past musical influences include bands like Radiohead and Pixies, but your music in its current incarnation is extremely ethereal and chilled out. How did you get on to this musical path and which acts have influenced you the most to get to this point?

I have roots in guitar and rock music and I played drums in bands up through college, but the Emancipator sound came from a time when I was most inspired by underground hip-hop, the art of sampling, and experimental electronic beats. I was captivated by artists like DJ Shadow, Nujabes, Bonobo, and Four Tet. Lately I’m really inspired by what some people call future beats which really just covers a wide range of innovative electronic music. Artists like Sango and Romare have caught my ear.

In your show you have a live violin player which really adds to creating an amazing vibe, any plans to expand the live show with more musicians?I’ve always felt that with the show format of a producer and a laptop, any live instrumentation goes a long way. Live violin adds another dimension of melody, harmony, and texture to the productions which is why Ilya has been performing at every show since 2010. We’ve recently expanded into the Emancipator Ensemble by bringing in live drums, bass, keys, and other special guests.

What can Australian audiences Expect of your show? Will you have Ilya the Violin player with you?I’ll be mixing a blend of past, present, and future Emancipator tracks and remixes while Ilya blends in melodies and otherworldly sounds on the violin.

EMANCIPATOR

SANTIGOLD

Releasing her third album, ’99 Cents’ on 22nd January, we chat to Santigold about what she has in store for us…

Hi Santi! How are you? Where in the world are you at the moment?I’m good, thank you. I’m in Brooklyn, New York, heading to a video edit session.

What kind of sound did you have in mind for ’99 Cents’?I didn’t really have any sound in mind, actually, I just waved in and started making music. I usually do it that way – I just let the process be and see how things come out.

How does this album differ from your previous two?I think this one is a little bit broader. There are some influences that maybe weren’t on the other records. I got some African music influences on this one and there’s a lot of sub base mixed with goth influences and R&B! I consider my music genre-less; I think that’s one of the defining characters of my music. All my albums have a collage style and this characteristic is always consistent on Santigold records.

What specific themes do the songs on ’99 Cents’ cover?It talks a lot about consumption and narcissism and the fact that everything is a product. The constant marketing of ourselves as a product. It

also talks about the challenges as an artist in this creative climate and the personal struggle that I’ve had in there. It talks about a lot of things. It really is just a picture of pop culture.

Are there any lyrical highlights?The lyrics of ‘Can’t Get Enough Of Myself’ are definitely about narcissism. My goal of the album was to really tackle these issues but from a very playful approach so the songs are humorous and fun but at the same time they are topical. ‘Walking In Circles’ is definitely one as well.

What’s the vision behind the album’s cover art?As I was listening to the songs, I wondered “What is the theme of this album?” I thought it was really important to make this a fun album. I wanted to take all the concepts and play with them and really highlight the uncertainty of it all, but in a really fun and playful way. I had this idea for the record cover which was basically me climbing into a bag full of these items that represent all the different areas in my life. I really thought me climbing into the bag, shrink-wrapping myself with the items and strapping a 99 cents tag on it, would be the perfect way to sum it all up [Laughs].

What are your immediate music career goals?Get a broader audience than I’ve ever had before and reach more people who can connect with my music.

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