A decade ago, Australian Jaya McLoughlin and Dutchman Kevin Suierveld met whilst studying audio engineering in Australia. Since then, singer-songwriter McLoughlin moved to London to front her own band, JAYA, while Suierveld settled down as a musician/producer in Brisbane, Australia. They stayed mates, however, and started collaborating via the internet.

The first fruit of this collab is the track Trippin’, credited to Jaya & Kevin Bridge. Drawing on folk and electronic influences, they wrote a catchy melody and submerged it in a pool of ambient sounds. If you like the atmosphere of Life In A Northern Town by The Dream Academy or Imogen Heap’s soundscapes, Trippin’ is a real treat!

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.