Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
Polish DJ/Producer Tom Swoon sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison Tom Swoon has been sentenced. It’s wild how easily things can change and rattle your entire existence. You can go from sitting in your room, to a series of blanks and end with handcuffs on your hands with people telling you you’ve just killed […]
Evidence says psychedelic drug DMT makes the brain think its dying Take a trip to near death with the psychedelic drug DMT. Researchers from Imperial College London set out to investigate the similarities between people who ‘saw the light’ through NDE’s (near-death experiences) or took ayahuasca, a powerful hallucinogen containing DMT of ceremonial esteem in […]
South African cocaine trafficker sentenced to death in Vietnam South African cocaine trafficker Tyron Lee Coetzee has been sentenced to death in Vietnam. It is a widely known fact that Southeast Asia has some of the toughest laws on drugs, and that no amount of money is worth that risk for it’s not merely jail […]
Jori Hulkkonen is coming to SA for Outer Space A banner event, Jori Hulkkonen is coming to SA. Finnish DJ and producer of gigantic proportions, Hulkkonen is gearing to touchdown in South Africa this September where he will play not one, but two exclusive shows. On the 15th of September Jori will be hosted at […]
Dubfire breaks record for longest solo DJ set at Sunwaves Festival Dubfire brought the heat to Sunwaves Festival. Especially known for endurance sessions, Sunwaves Festival took place in Romania from 15-21 August this year. This makes Dubfire’s record-breaking 26.5 hour solo DJ set an impressive feat, knocking out former record-holder Marco Carola’s 24 hour set […]
Psychedelic drugs may help repair your brain, study reveals Another news piece on the benefits of psychedelic drugs It’s getting a bit ridiculous, to be honest. Just how much evidence is needed before the world recognizes what ancients and ravers have always known: the benefits of psychedelics? Just go and Google the topic and you […]
Artist page engagements biggest loser on Facebook algorithm Hunger Games: Facebook news feed – especially for artist page engagements. I’m not talking about a new movie where Jennifer Lawrence is part of social media circles that have to defeat each other behind keyboards; I’m talking about the changes made to FB news feed algorithms that […]
Black Motion decide not to perform in Israel at Meteor festival Black Motion motions away from the Meteor. On Tuesday the human rights and Palestine solidarity organisation BDS South Africa (BDSSA) made a statement welcoming the news that SA’s favourite duo, award-winning Black Motion, won’t be performing in Israel. Reports state that they are on […]
Kid Fonque announces National Event Series; coming to a city near you Kid Fonque presents… Not playing around, Kid has announced an extensive tour, bringing South Africa’s legends and up and comers to cities around the country for the next 12 months. The series kicks off this Saturday, and will commence monthly with Fonque bringing […]
Kyle Watson announces US tour, drops mini-mix of debut album Kyle Watson is what’s up son! The South African DJ and Producer has already had a banging 2018 thus far. He played at Ultra South Africa, CRSSD Festival, and Shambhala Music Festival in Canada; but it’s time to ramp it up a notch and take […]
