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MVMB talk Phase 01, their amazing psychedelic techno album MVMB presents Phase 01, out now on IbogaTech Records. Martin Vice and Michael Banel are two names that need no introduction, as both their solo projects VICE & BEHIND BLUE EYES have gained these talented producers a strong following, which has seen them travel and perform […]
Playlistify lets you create Spotify or Apple Music playlists from DJ sets Create Spotify/Apple Music playlists to relive DJ sets, shows and concerts with Playlistify. We’ve all been there; obsessing over a set, playing it over and over again. And, sometimes we listen to sets or skip through sets just to get to certain tracks […]
Avicii tribute concert to be livestreamed this week The Avicii tribute concert will bring together 19 guest vocalists and a 30-piece band. On Thursday, 5 December, a one-off Avicii tribute concert for Mental Health Awareness will take place at the Friends Arena in Stockholm and be livestreamed globally via the late-producer’s official YouTube, Facebook and […]
Massive Attack to help create blueprint for eco-friendly touring Massive Attack has commissioned the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research to help. Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja, aka 3D, recently wrote a piece in The Guardian about how the group, who performed at an Extinction Rebellion demonstration earlier this year, has commissioned the Tyndall Centre […]
The brain follows rhythm of song and dance, study shows The brain follows rhythm of song and dance, and for musicians, the neuronal response is stronger. Rhythm: a strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound. Do you know what loves patterns? The brain loves patterns and therefore is geared to follow rhythm. But to […]
Spotify sued in new $1 billion copyright infringement lawsuit Spotify sued AGAIN for allegations of copyright infringement and deceptive trade practices. In August, we reported that Eminem publisher Eight Mile Style sued Spotify for billions, alleging the company infringed the copyright of 243 of the rapper’s works. Now, a new lawsuit has landed in the […]
Nora En Pure launches Purified Records with EP from Marius Drescher Nora En Pure launches Purified Records with a six-track EP by Marius Drescher. Having launched ‘Purified’ back in 2017, the brand has gone from strength to strength. Hosting sold-out events around the world as well as welcoming the likes of Pete Tong, Gorgon City, […]
Busiswa’s documentary is debuting at Africa Rising Film Festival tomorrow Busiswa’s documentary is the inaugural film at this year’s proceedings, on 27 November 2019. Boasting a marquee career that includes countless global anthems, a cult-like following across the continent, tours and a handful of accolades, musician Busiswa Gqulu’s story is set to shake the world […]
TikTok streaming service to rival Spotify and Apple Music could launch A TikTok streaming service created by parent company ByteDance may launch next month. TikTok, the Vine-like app that is sweeping the globe, is currently boasting 1.5 billion downloads- and counting. The app is hugely popular with the younger Generation Z (32% users are under […]
This Gabber Eleganza rave whistle costs R22k Ravers get your mouths on this limited-edition Gabber Eleganza rave whistle- for €1350. (R22k + change). Italy’s Gabber Eleganza joined forces with London jewellery designer Joy BC to create a limited-edition rave whistle in honour of the iconic rave culture symbol. Coming in at the hefty price of €1350, […]
