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The rise of the boutique festival concept and outdoor day parties

April 16, 2018 By Damien Albetto

The rise of the boutique festival concept and outdoor day parties What is a boutique festival and what makes one event ‘boutique,’ or niche while another one is ‘simply another party?’ What could be more liberating than getting down to some phat bass outside, surrounded by beautiful people and equally gorgeous views of nature?” The […]

Tagged With: Cape Town, Eden presents the Cooperage, Franky Rizardo, house music, The Eden Experience Filed Under: Regular Features

MacAngel – from musical discovery to a Berlin Summer

September 29, 2016 By Damien Albetto

MacAngel – from musical discovery to a Berlin Summer The story of MacAngel harks back to the experimental days of the late nineties in Cape Town. Electronic dance music had exploded worldwide and South Africans embraced this too. It was a wild time for the rainbow nation; we had a new government and the old […]

Tagged With: 80s music, african dope records, Alphaville, Bernhard Lloyd, Eric M, MacAngel, Summer in Berlin, Synth-pop Filed Under: Featured

Charles Webster Interview – A new album on the horizon

September 20, 2016 By Damien Albetto

Charles Webster Interview – A new album on the horizon When the opportunity to do a Charles Webster interview presented itself we jumped at the chance. There are so many positives one can take from a seasoned professional like Webster. I think DJing should always be fun… once it stops being fun…you should give up!” […]

Tagged With: atjazz, Charles Webster, Culoe De Song, DJ Sabelo, Jazzuelle, Luka, Rude Boyz, sae cape town, SAE Institute, Sipho Hotstix Mbuse, Thandi Draai Filed Under: Featured

SABC Radio

SABC Radio playing 90% local music – Good or bad?

May 12, 2016 By Damien Albetto

SABC Radio playing 90% local music – Good or bad? SABC radio will now play 90% local music across all its radio stations! This announcement was made yesterday by the SABC and unless you were completely offline or living under a rock you should have heard the news. In February legendary Jazz musician and co-founder […]

Tagged With: Christos, don laka, Malwela, Mo Flava, Naves, Oskido, sabc, sabc radio, Shimza, soul candi, soulcandi, vinny da vinci Filed Under: Featured

A Moon Shaped Pool, the new Radiohead album is out

May 9, 2016 By Damien Albetto

A Moon Shaped Pool, the new Radiohead album is out A Moon Shaped Pool is eclectic alternative band, Radiohead’s ninth studio album and it was released yesterday, Sunday, 8 May 2016. The album is available on the band’s own website, iTunes and Amazon for purchase/download and can also be streamed by subscribers on TIDAL and […]

Tagged With: A Moon Shaped Pool, Atoms of peace, Radiohead, Thom Yorke, XL Recordings Filed Under: News

KORG minilogue review

KORG minilogue review – 5 outstanding features

March 31, 2016 By Damien Albetto

KORG minilogue review – 5 outstanding features This KORG minilogue review covers 5 features that we think makes this brand new polyphonic analog synthesizer worthy of the accolades it has received since being launched at NAMM 2016. If you’d like to do a checklist of all the features then check out our Best Choice article […]

Tagged With: analog synthesizer, korg, Korg Minilogue, outboard music gear, polyphonic synthesizer Filed Under: Gear & Software Reviews

CDJ-2000NXS2

What’s new on the Pioneer CDJ-2000NXS2

March 8, 2016 By Damien Albetto

What’s new on the Pioneer CDJ-2000NXS2  The Pioneer CDJ-2000NXS2 is the third revision of Pioneer DJ’s flagship DJ media player. Each new version has certainly been an improvement on its predecessor, particularly the jump from the CDJ-2000 to the CDJ-2000NXS which saw the introduction of the Nexus range. The biggest enhancement from the original to […]

Tagged With: CDJ-2000NXS2, pioneer dj, pioneer djm-900NXS2, pioneer nexus range, Rekordbox Filed Under: Gear & Software Reviews

Funktion-One Vero

Funktion-One Vero touted as the ultimate festival sound system

March 8, 2016 By Damien Albetto

Funktion-One Vero touted as the ultimate festival sound system The much anticipated Funktion-One Vero is almost ready for full time use, according to reports.  As it stands right now, Funktion-One is widely regarded as the no.1 choice of sound system for clubs and music festivals, especially electronic music events. The new Funktion-One Vero has been […]

Tagged With: funktion one, Funktion-One vero, line array sound, tony Andrews Filed Under: Tech & Gear News

Highest Paid DJs 2015

Highest Paid DJs 2015 – According to Forbes

August 25, 2015 By Damien Albetto

Highest Paid DJs 2015 – According to Forbes The highest paid DJs 2015 list compiled by Forbes has been released and it’s that time of the year where we all gasp in amazement at just how much money the biggest earners actually get paid to travel the world and perform over the past 12 months. […]

Tagged With: afrojack, Avicii, Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Deadmau5, Highest Paid DJs 2015, kaskade, Martin Garrix, skrillex, Tiësto Filed Under: News

Yamaha Reface

Yamaha Reface – All You need to Know about the new range

July 22, 2015 By Damien Albetto

Yamaha Reface – All You need to Know The Yamaha Reface mobile mini keyboards caused a bit of an online ruckus a month back as internet channels got wind of the new range to be released by Yamaha. A teaser video emerged online even before an official product page had been published. You can watch it […]

Tagged With: electronic music producer, korg volca, reface cp, reface cs, reface dx, reface yc, roland aira, Yamaha, Yamaha dx, Yamaha reface Filed Under: Best Offers, Gear & Software Reviews

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Psytrance extraordinaire, @zozofenface sat down with @genetrick_music to chat about his otherworldly debut album 'Starseed' - Out now on @ibogarecords 💫

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@goldfishlive having a blast at @burningman! 😎 @goldfishlive having a blast at @burningman! 😎

5.30am sunrise sets in the desert. 🎷

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@therealmurgs bringing the vibes with a scintillat @therealmurgs bringing the vibes with a scintillating new remix of @alexliteraturamusic & @ian_ludvig's ‘Invisible’! 🎶

It’s got dancefloor anthem written all over it! 😍

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The weekend is right here, right now! 😉 📽 @ The weekend is right here, right now! 😉

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"I see my music as a tiny window of opportunity fo "I see my music as a tiny window of opportunity for people to escape daily life. A place for people to go, to feel embraced by melodies and ambiences." 

@zozofenface chats to @audiodact to get the scoop on his debut album 'Reveries' - Out now on @ibogarecords!

Read the full interview here ➡ 🔗 in bio!

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Crazy vibes from @maksimdarkofficial at @temporary Crazy vibes from @maksimdarkofficial at @temporary_events last weekend 🔥 

📽: @deliriant_music

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Happy weekend! 🎶🥳 #idmmag #electronicmusic Happy weekend! 🎶🥳

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Who can relate? 😂 📹 @lil_machine6 #idmmag Who can relate? 😂

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What are your thoughts on popular rock n roll lyri What are your thoughts on popular rock n roll lyrics incorporated into dance music? 😊
 
📽: @taleofus at @afterlife_ofc 

Track: @ericprydz VS Pink Floyd - 'Proper Education' 

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Soundtrack for the weekend! 😉 @eitan_reiter's Soundtrack for the weekend! 😉 

@eitan_reiter's full set from @boomfestivalofficial 2022's Alchemy Circle is up on his YouTube! 🔥

🎶 Listen now 🎶

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@iamzlatanibrahimovic vibing on stage with @stroxl @iamzlatanibrahimovic vibing on stage with @stroxler is one of the coolest things you’ll see today! 🤝 

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@davidguetta has remixed @bennybenassi’s ‘Sati @davidguetta has remixed @bennybenassi’s ‘Satisfaction’ in honour of its 20th anniversary! 🔥

What do you think of his fresh take? 🎶

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The visuals at the @ericprydz 'Holo' show in Amste The visuals at the @ericprydz 'Holo' show in Amsterdam looked ridiculous! 🤿🤿🐋🌊

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Groovy beats and juicy rhythms to start the day. 🍋

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#FestivalFriday!⏰ @coyote.duo laying it down th #FestivalFriday!⏰

@coyote.duo laying it down thick at @baziquefestival 2022! ⚡️

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This is scarily true 😂 📽: @musicbylukas #i This is scarily true 😂

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@astralprojection opening the @ozorafestivaloffici @astralprojection opening the @ozorafestivalofficial 2022 stage looked crazy!  The energy on the dancefloor is 🔥📽 @Regan_nano  #Ozorafestival #Psytrance
Happy 60th birthday to legend that is @carlcoxoffi Happy 60th birthday to legend that is @carlcoxofficial ! 👑

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View from the dancefloor during @astrixofficial li View from the dancefloor during @astrixofficial live at @boomfestivalofficial 2022 🔥

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@boomfestivalofficial starts today! 😍 Any Saff @boomfestivalofficial starts today! 😍

Any Saffa's heading through to the ultimate psychedelic experience in Portugal!? 🇵🇹 🇿🇦

📽: @djtristanofficial 

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“I think for dub music, the dirty noise and crac “I think for dub music, the dirty noise and crackles that come from a record make this kind of genre even more magical on wax.” 🔥

Don’t forget to check out our interview with Ace Ventura about his latest LP ‘Ace Ventura in Dub’! ➡ 🔗 in bio!

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This is ICONIC 🏆 @champagnepapi with all the l This is ICONIC 🏆

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On your way to work on a Friday like... 😎😂 E On your way to work on a Friday like... 😎😂 Everyone's in the mood for the weekend! 

📽: @suatism 

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"I aimed for a timeless release that would be list "I aimed for a timeless release that would be listenable at any state, whether casually in the car or at home, or as a deep after party dive, and I’m really happy with how it all turned out.” 

@davemac77 chats to @dj_aceventura about his recently released eleven track compilation 'Ace Ventura in Dub'. - out now on @ibogarecords 🔥

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This is so dope! 😎 Creating an Amapiano Beat w This is so dope! 😎

Creating an Amapiano Beat with her voice 🙏🏽

📽: @killorbeezbeatz 

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Just pure vibes from @followthefishtv x @declanric Just pure vibes from @followthefishtv x @declanrice & @jackgrealish 🔥

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