Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
Upload your music to TikTok using Routenote Upload your music to TikTok in four easy steps. With over 1.5 billion downloads to date, the Vine-like app is taking the world by storm, outperforming Instagram. There are millions of active users around the globe creating and uploading their own short videos to the app to reach […]
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 […]
Richie Hawtin’s CLOSER app available now Richie Hawtin’s CLOSER app is available for Android and iOS. Richie Hawtin has released his new app, CLOSER, which allows fans to watch the performances from CLOSE COMBINED from varying angles, deconstructing or isolated layers as they listen. The app also features his last LP, CLOSE COMBINED, as well […]
Vault x 8Bahn to host several events in Cape Town next month Vault x 8Bahn Cape Town takeover includes events, workshops and more. Cape Town will be host to a unique cross-cultural techno program, connecting creative electronic music talents from the Netherlands with their counterparts in South Africa. A collaboration between Capetonian events brand, Vault, […]
EDM mogul Robert Sillerman dies at 71 Robert Sillerman founded SFX Entertainment, which bought up numerous EDM companies. SFX Entertainment founder Robert Sillerman died on Sunday, 24 November of respiratory illness, as confirmed by Billboard. The New York-born businessman consolidated several U.S promoter companies in the 1990s and created SFX Entertainment, which he sold to […]
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 […]
Stormzy to headline Rocking the Daisies 2020 Festive Season Rocking the Daisies 2020 tickets are officially on sale for R595. Daisies is excited to announce the award-winning British rapper, singer and songwriter Stormzy as the official headliner for Rocking the Daisies 2020! In 2014, Stormzy garnered attention on the UK underground music scene through his […]
