Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
Purple Haze in your brain with Jimi Hendrix-branded Marijuana products Jimi Hendrix-branded Marijuana products may or may not become a reality. Alright so we all know that laws regarding Cannabis are become ever more lax, and with that comes the fruition of a billion dollar industry. Those who can ‘light up’ first, will create the […]
Most streamed Spotify SA artists after first month Spotify SA reveals the top streamed artists and tracks in SA one month after going live. After a whirlwind first month live, the numbers are out, and Spotify can now provide some insight into South African music fans’ musical tastes. International super star Drake has come out […]
Showcase your music on the Beatshop electronic music platform Beatshop electronic music hopes to uncover your hidden potential. Nowadays there is a plethora of talented musicians yet to be discovered. With so many fish in the electronic music sea, it takes a lot to stand out, especially without the backing of major record labels, etc. […]
In a historical moment for Hip-Hop, Kendrick Lamar wins Pulitzer Kendrick Lamar wins Pulitzer Prize for music. Usually, when thinking of the Pulitzer Prize, one’s mind doesn’t automatically jump to hip-hop, but times are a changin’. In a historical moment, Kendrick Lamar has become not only the first rapper, but also the first non-classical or […]
Roland TR-808 PUMA shoes – tapping into EDM culture Here’s a kick with a difference, the Roland TR-808 PUMA shoes. Puma, in collaboration with Roland, are creating a pair of running shoes as part of the reboot of their RS (Running System) shoe line from the 80’s. As well as approaching Roland, Puma also went […]
Bantwanas release first single, Ngithanda, featuring Samthing Soweto Bantwanas release first single, Ngithanda, featuring Samthing Soweto. “Bantwanas – Children of Africa, invites you to grasp your roots, dance like Africans, enjoy the big drums and melodies, in our one of a kind showcase of African electronic Music,” as is expressed on their SoundCloud page. Bantwanas […]
MIT is developing Mind-Reading Headphones MIT presents AlterEgo mind-reading headphones. Hello Black Mirror, as technology inches closer towards the integration of man and machine. MIT is developing a special headset that allows users to communicate with a computer system via thought, similar to issuing a command to Amazon’s Alexa or Apple’s Siri-telepathically. The wearable device […]
Black Motion new single Anyway featuring Xoli M and Ali Keys OUT NOW Black Motion new single Anyway is out now! The platinum-selling, award-winning duo Black Motion is back with a soon-to-be hit, Anyway. Despite their recent drama with British Airways, the dance duo continues to do what they do best and create hits. After […]
Studies reveal how gratitude can improve your overall happiness In this feature I will be exploring how gratitude can improve your overall happiness and therefore life. When standing on the dance floor at a music festival, I’m usually overwhelmed with a blissful feeling stemming from the crowd, décor, music and immersion into nature. I’m not […]
Black Coffee defies Israeli cultural boycott, faces backlash Black Coffee defies Israeli cultural boycott by playing a show in Tel Aviv. In 2014, Black Coffee performed in Israel with a message of peace: “I’m coming [to Israel] to perform and I hope my visit will help the process of change and promote equality, through the […]
