Two artists that have found a home for their exquisite sonic palettes on Shogun Audio, Pola & Bryson and Emily Makis now serve up some of their most captivating work to date. Titled 'Phoneline', this latest offering collates Emily's mesmerising vocal capabilities and songwriting with the masterful production of one of drum and bass' most talented production duos.

Following on from a monstrous 2022's in which Pola & Bryson released 'Tell You What I Did', which went into rotation on Radio 1's playlist, and remixed the likes of David Guetta, VenBee, and High Contrast, 'Phoneline' sees them link up with a future superstar and the most exciting and compelling vocalist in drum and bass music in Emily Makis.
A frenzy of drums, plucks, synth work, and vocals that all co-exist in a sphere that's equal in its vast quantities of tension, power, and beauty, 'Phoneline' is a serious statement from both artists that'll resonate with listeners in the dance just as much as it will with those hearing it at home.

It's not often that songs like this come around - we can't wait to share this one with the world.

Phoneline

Pola & Bryson, Emily Makis - Phoneline

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The biggest moment yet for the voice synonymous with so many modern-day drum and bass anthems, the ever-enthralling Emily Makis teams up with Dux N Bass, T-Man, and Dread MC on Shogun Audio this March on the infectious sounds of 'My Type'. 

Hot off the back of winning the 'Best Vocalist' award at the Drum & Bass Awards and 'Best Track' at the Youth Music Awards, 2023 also saw Emily Makis rack up over 25 million streams on her anthem 'Phoneline' with Pola & Bryson and co-write Becky Hill and Chase & Status' massive hit 'Disconnect', which rose to #6 in the UK Charts. 

Having now cemented herself of the most recognisable voices in the UK underground scene, 'My Type' sees Emily up the levels once again, with this latest release intertwining elements of D&B and jungle with that iconic 00's R&B sound. The signature attitude and vigour in Makis' vocal palette are as evident as ever here, delivering jaw-dropping melodies, harmonies, and lyrics that perfectly accompany Dux N Bass' killer production. 

Boundary-breaking and genre-transcending, trust us when we tell you 'My Type' is about to become your type, their type, and just about everyone's type this year.

My Type

Emily Makis & Dux N Bass - My Type ft. Dread MC & T-Man

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In mid-February, the communities of Uyghurs and Hong Kongers living in Ireland wrote an open letter to the Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris highlighting concerns for their safety and drawing urgent attention to the pattern of Chinese state surveillance and harassment of members of their diaspora communities.

The letter was written in advance of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Ireland and requested the Irish Government to adopt a human-rights-based approach in their discussions with Chinese officials, as well as demanding concrete actions with respect to acts of transnational repression, genocide and politically motivated imprisonment perpetrated by the People's Republic of China (PRC).

We spoke to Nuria Zyden, the Director of the Irish Uyghur Cultural Association about the Uyghur community in Ireland, the pain and longing of being separated from family and what lies behind her community's concerns for their safety which she outlined in the recent letter to the Irish Government.

#UyghurRights #HumanRights #TransnationalRepression #ChineseSurveillance #DiasporaVoices #GenocideAwareness #HongKongersInIreland #UyghurCommunity #PoliticalPrisoners #ChinaRepression #IrelandHumanRights #MicheálMartin #SimonHarris #WangYiVisit #UyghurCulture #PoliticalFreedom #GenocidePrevention #UyghurSolidarity #ChineseOppression #RightsForUyghurs #UN #UNHCR #OHCHR

Exile in Ireland - Uyghurs Speak Out Against Transnational Repression

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The European Union’s trade deficit with China has doubled over the past decade, fuelling growing frustration in Brussels over what officials describe as a flood of low-cost Chinese products into the EU.

Beijing’s continued support for Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine is also a major sticking point. The EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas called China the “key enabler” of Putin’s war and urged Beijing to halt its support to Russia’s military-industrial base. In response, China has indicated that it does not want to see Russia lose the war. 

It was not surprising then that a summit in Beijing between top EU and Chinese leaders at the end of July produced few tangible results. 

Just ahead of the summit, I spoke with Finbarr Bermingham, Europe Correspondent for the South China Morning Post, to explore what’s really driving the tensions in EU–China trade. We discussed the growing trade imbalance and how China’s rare earth export controls and unwavering support for Russia are reshaping the relationship.
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Date of Recording:  Friday July 18th, 2025
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EU-China Trade Tensions - Interview with Finbarr Bermingham

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