Upliftment is a self-produced reggae band based in Paris. Founded in 2013 by Klint (keys, arrangements), the group was later joined by singer-songwriter, Natty Kauka, and a host of musicians of various styles and backgrounds, all united in the goal of mixing authentic Jamaican reggae with jazz, funk, soul, afrobeat and Caribbean stylings.

Starting with songs like "Open Arms," "Believe In Jah" and roots-oriented titles such as "Run Dem Run" and "Boom Bye Bye," the band eventually found its calling, led by a party-inducing horn section led by Yann on trumpet and a rhythm section with Fabien on bass, Guillaume on guitar and Luke on drums. 

In 2014, the band honed its arrangements and developed its signature style under Klint's direction. Delving deep into improvisation, jazz-funk riffs and Natty Kauka's penchant for dancehall, Upliftment created a modern, urban sound rooted in the fundamentals of reggae.

2015 saw the arrival of Charlie on trombone and Bijoux on backing vocals, and new tracks like "Hiroshima," "Love Rising" and "whole of them Chat" redefined the band's sound with new soul-inspired inflections.

Supported by MSF producer, Israel Rinaldo, Upliftment played its first concerts in 2015. The band quickly landed onstage with the likes of The Roots Engine and Youkou Kla. In 2016, Upliftment will be bringing its music to the people with even more concerts and a first foray into the studio to record its first album.



ALIEN BAY is an Electronic Solo Project of Eric Alien from Paris, France
ALIEN BAY likes Astral Projection, Autokratz, Black Strobe, Karl Bartos, Belfegore, Boys Noize, David Carretta, Carbon Airways, Combichrist, DAF, Depeche Mode, DJ Hell, Dopplerfeffekt, Elektric Music, English Boy On The Loveranch, Front 242, Gesaffelstein, David Guetta, The Hacker, Hallucinogen, Heldon, Human League, Imperative Reaction, Kas Product, KMFDM, Kraftwerk, Kraftwelt, Krystal System, Leftfield, Millimetric, Mirwais, Motor, Gary Numan, Sash!, Scan X, Scooter, Sexy Sushi, Soft Cell, Taxi Girl, Total Eclipse, Underworld, VCMG, VNV Nation, Yas...

In 2009, Beginning his music activities.

He is mainly in charge of remix, SE and trackmake of west japan amateur, indies and japanese major artist.

In 2015, He launched his music label "Speculation".

July 22, 1st single "Sex and Addiction" digital release.

In 2016, He stopped music activities in order to concertrate on his depersonalization and panic disorder treatment.

In 2017, Resume music activities.

Feb 22, 1st mini album "Onychophagia" digital release.

Nov 11, 2nd single "Regenerate or Degenerate" digital release.(Free download)

In 2018, Dec 3, 2nd mini album "Chromesthesia" digital release.(Only at Bandcamp)

In 2020, Mar 19 Classic arrange album "Diener der Musik" digital release.

In 2021, Aug 8 3rd single "Kagaribi" digital release.

“ Pour moi, la musique, c’est rendre audible le cosmos.”                  Richard Pinhas
EVENING WELT is the Spacey Project of Eric Alien from Paris, France.
EVENING WELT listen Archetype, Asmorod, The Black Dog, Eric Bridenbaker, Heldon, Jean-Michel Jarre, Majeure, l’Oeil céleste, Pink Floyd, Steve Roach, Klaus Schulze, Sola Translatio, Space Megalithe, Michael Stearns, Stellardrone, Tangerine Dream, Ujjaya, Zombi…

THE GREAT HOAX IS NOW TCMFOS, CHECK OUT ALL MY NEW MUSIC @
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The Great Hoax is Nick Swan,an experimental blues/jazz artist who plays in Auckland




-2013 ep 'Dark Matter' available FREE @ https://archive.org/details/thegreathoaxdarkmatter

-2012 'Imitation red sky' $5 donation @ http://thegreathoaxnz.bandcamp.com/album/imitation-red-sky

-2009 Shapes ep released {available FREE from {http://www.archive.org/details/TheGreatHoax-Shapesep}

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This year i have been fortunate enough to play sets at both "Backbeat' and 'The Kings Arms' here in Auckland.


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