"Expressions by Fokuz returns with a marvelous 12'' record by liquid stalwart Vandera. He delivers three diverse excellent tracks with plenty of groove for those who like their beats with soul. ''Sparkin Up'' has a deep, dancefloor edge with techy stabs and rolling, powerful drums.  ''Make Believe'' featuring Alicia Romero brings us a bit of melancholy with heartfelt vocals and soaring bass sounds. Best to pick this baby up, you won't regret it."

With support from High Contrast, Maduk, Etherwood, Trei, Spectrasoul, Utah Jazz & Nu:Tone. 

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Vandera - Sparkin Up [out now on Fokuz Records]

Leniz, (Querijn van Bijsterveldt) born in 2002, is a rising star in the world of Liquid Drum & Bass. He began writing his own compositions at just 12 years old, laying the foundation for what would become a promising career in the electronic music scene, which truly kicked off when he adopted the stage name Leniz at the age of 15 in 2017. As a producer, Leniz is genuinely soul-driven, with every track he creates coming straight from his heart. This dedication to authenticity, combined with his commitment to following his unique path, gives Leniz his distinctive sound and vibe. His sound is best described as melancholic and soundscape-driven, with a touch of old-school rawness. He draws inspiration from deep dives into the back catalogues of diverse genres such as drum & bass, house, techno, future jazz, and more.

In his 8+ years in the DnB scene, Leniz has garnered support from prominent figures such as LTJ Bukem, Technimatic, and High Contrast. His exceptional drum 'n' bass productions have earned recognition from renowned labels including Liquicity, Goldfat, Galacy, and Fokuz. Leniz has performed at numerous shows across the Netherlands and internationally in cities like London, Prague, Antwerp, Heidelberg, and more.

Currently, Leniz is working on new projects that promise to further showcase his versatility and talent. As he continues to explore new sounds and collaborations, his future in the music scene looks incredibly bright.

Vandera is a scientist by day -developing new pharmacological compounds- and a music producer by night. His melodically rich sounds are easily administered intra-aurally at home, with certain wave forms specifically engineered to spark billions of neurons in clubs and festivals. Vandera's other, more laidback product line of chilled out sounds is designed for afterparties or autonomic use. Both varieties from Amsterdam’s psychonaut Vandera have been featured on BBC Radio1, UKF and Liquicity and are released on record labels such as Hospital, Good Looking and Liquicity. 

Of particular depth and fluidity are Vandera's key-matched mixes - hybrids  between music mixing and production - which have been nominated for awards and won him the Deep Heads mix competition.

Vandera's live DJ performances have reached clubs and festivals all over the world with regular appearances at LTJ Bukem's night at Fabric London since 2013.

For bookings, sending tunes, or anything slightly related, send a message through Soundcloud or email at vanderamusic@gmail.com
 
Disclaimer: With any of Vandera’s compounds, repeated administration has been shown to result in a heightened state of consciousness, uncontrolled nodding of the head and pleasurable psychological dependence.