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About Johann M Smith

Johann M Smith isn't your average electronic music lover. His experience as a rock ‘n’ roll journalist and drummer gives him an outsider’s point of view - and no doubt allows for a fresh breath of life in the world of electronic music.

5 Minutes with Danny Marquez ahead of Space Ibiza SA Tour

November 12, 2014 By Johann M Smith

5 Minutes with Danny Marquez ahead of Space Ibiza SA Tour Danny Marquez is a Space Ibiza resident DJ and has a string of club banger to his name as a producer. His trademark ‘big room’ sound is the perfect mix as part of the Space Ibiza SA Tour event which takes place in Johannesburg […]

Tagged With: Danny Marquez, deep house music, EDM, Frankie Knuckles, Ibiza calling, space ibiza sa Filed Under: Featured

Yves V talks Space Ibiza SA Tour & Celebrity DJs

October 28, 2014 By Johann M Smith

Yves V – The Space Ibiza SA Tour Interview  I think fans will always be able to distinguish between DJs and celebrity DJs.”  Yves V has just debuted at #55 on the controversial DJ Mag Top 100 poll and whilst the list is a hot topic for debate, if you’re on it, you’re not complaining.  […]

Tagged With: Armin van Buuren, Basto, David Guetta, EDM, Felix Da Housecat, Martin Garrix, Missy Elliott Ginuwine, Pete Tong, Space Ibiza, space ibiza sa, Steve Angello, Tiësto, Timbaland, Tomorrowland, YVES V Filed Under: Featured

Felix Cartal

Felix Cartal – Space Ibiza SA Tour Interview

October 24, 2014 By Johann M Smith

Felix Cartal – Space Ibiza SA Tour Interview Felix Cartal is a Canadian born DJ and Producer and he has released two full length albums on Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Record; Popular Music in 2010 and Different Faces in 2012. He has toured with the likes of  Wolfgang Gartner, MSTRKRFT, and The Bloody Beetroots who will be […]

Tagged With: Calvin Harris, Deadmau5, diplo, Felix Cartal, Space Ibiza, Space Ibiza SA Tour Filed Under: Featured

WolfPack Space Ibiza SA Interview – 5 Mins with the Belgium Blasters

October 20, 2014 By Johann M Smith

WolfPack Space Ibiza SA Interview – 5 Minutes with the Belgium Blasters Wolfpack are one of thirteen headliners about to descend on South Africa for the Space Ibiza SA Tour in celebration of 25 years of Space Ibiza. The event takes place on 29 November 2014 and you can  grab all the details here.  WIN […]

Tagged With: Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike, Space Ibiza, Space Ibiza SA Tour, Tomorrowland, win space ibiza tickets, WolfPack Filed Under: Featured

The Presets

The Presets South Africa Interview – Full-throttle jock-itch-cock-rock

September 30, 2014 By Johann M Smith

The Presets SA tour: “Full-throttle jock-itch-cock-rock” The Presets SA tour is heading to Rocking The Daisies and Vodacom In The City this year to thump alongside Rudimental, MGMT, B_Type, Trancemicsoul, Das Kapital and plenty more.  And in addition, the Ausie duo will also drop some knowledge at the #BSEngage music conference. The international gay community […]

Tagged With: B_Type, Das Kapital, MGMT, Rocking the Daisies, Rudimental, The Presets, Trancemicsoul, Vodacom in the City Filed Under: Featured

Rockstar 4000

Rockstar 4000, TribeOne Fest organiser speaks out

September 19, 2014 By Johann M Smith

TribeOne Festival, Rockstar 4000 and the City of Tshwane are due to appear in court today. TribeOne will be opposing the City’s application to set  the cancellation aside. #TribeNoneFest: Dinokeng TribeOne Festival fans react as plot thickens According to the City of Tshwane the cancellation was a unilateral decision made between Rockstar 4000 and festival […]

Tagged With: City of Tshwane, Dinokeng TribeOne Festival, Meropa Communications, Rockstar 4000, Sony Music Entertainment Africa, TribeOne Festival Filed Under: Featured

Dinokeng TribeOne Festival

#TribeNoneFest: Dinokeng TribeOne Festival fans react as plot thickens

September 19, 2014 By Johann M Smith

Dinokeng TribeOne Festival Dinokeng TribeOne Festival cancelled was biggest headline yesterday  – read all about it. What’s happened since? Dead silence from Dinokeng TribeOne Festival organisers What made the cancellation immediately suspicious was the fact that Dinokeng TribeOne Festival organisers made the announcement at midnight on Wednesday – not to mention, the same announcement on their […]

Tagged With: City of Tshwane, Dinokeng TribeOne Festival, Meropa Communications, Rockstar 4000, Sony Music Entertainment Africa, TribeOne Festival Filed Under: News

TribeOne Festival cancelled

Inaugural TribeOne Festival cancelled – say what?!

September 18, 2014 By Johann M Smith

The inaugural TribeOne Festival cancelled – that’s the big headline this morning. The supersize event, which was bringing over 350 global acts (including Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Nicki Minaj and mega African stars) announced the news late last night. TribeOne Festival cancelled: the reason TribeOne Festival, hosted by the City of Tshwane (“CoT”), was set […]

Tagged With: Big Electronic, City of Tshwane, Sonar Cape Town, TribeOne Festival, TribOne Festival cancelled, Ultra South Africa Filed Under: News

VITC 2014

PHFAT beats Kiffness and indie rock for spot on VITC 2014

September 17, 2014 By Johann M Smith

Vodacom thrillingly announced that PHFAT will be opening VITC 2014 – beating The Kiffness and indie rock bands, The Plastics and Bye Beneco. According to the network giant, the electronic rap crew received a ton of public votes and will now have the royal party privilege of performing alongside Vodacom In The City headliners MGMT, […]

Tagged With: Breathe Sunshine Engage conference, Kiffness, PHFAT, Smooth Mike, The Presets, VITC 2014 Filed Under: News

MGMT South Africa

MGMT on South Africa and DJ’s: “we like confusing people”

September 11, 2014 By Johann M Smith

MGMT South Africa – two words many have been waiting to hear for a very long time. And thanks to Rocking The Daisies and Vodacom In The City, the 5-piece (led by vocalist Andrew Vanwyngarden and instrumentalist Ben Goldwasser) are set to be the transition between electronic and rock this year – alongside UK DnB […]

Tagged With: Johann M Smith, MGMT, MGMT South Africa, Rocking the Daisies, Rudimental, The Presets, Vodacom in the City Filed Under: Featured

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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! 🔥

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

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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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@astralprojection opening the @ozorafestivaloffici @astralprojection opening the @ozorafestivalofficial 2022 stage looked crazy!  The energy on the dancefloor is 🔥📽 @Regan_nano  #Ozorafestival #Psytrance
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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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“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.” 🔥

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