Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
More free music software to get through lockdown Even more companies are stepping up to the plate and offering free music software during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Something as simple as a new filter plugin can spark that little bit of creativity that you need to turn into your next track, whether you’re looking for […]
Spotify announces COVID-19 Music Relief for artists Spotify will match donations made on the COVID-19 Music Relief page dollar for dollar. On Wednesday, March 25 Spotify launched the ‘Spotify COVID-19 Music Relief’ project, which “recommends verified organizations that offer financial relief to those in the music community most in need around the world.” “Since the […]
Rocking the Daisies offers logistic assistance for temporary hospitals in SA Rocking the Daisies Festival Director George Avakian offers his knowledge. Look, no one can deny how extremely volatile and scary life is at the moment. As numbers of COVID-19 cases in South Africa increase, one can’t help but think of how our medical resources […]
Beatport ReConnect DJ event to feature live streamed sets from Carl Cox and more The 24-hour Beatport ReConnect DJ Event is taking place on Friday, 27 March. With many countries imposing nation-wide lockdowns, the music industry, especially electronic music, is offering online sets and shows to keep busy, stay relevant and bring you happiness. Artists […]
World’s Longest DJ Set taking place in Italy amid lockdowns If they succeed, the World’s Longest DJ Set will be dedicated to Italian health and medical personnel. Amid COVID-19 lockdowns in Italy, Milan venue The Temple of Lost Future (ominous name, don’t you think) has brought together many DJs and the electronic music community at […]
Quarantine Online Party brings much needed relief during self-isolation The Quarantine Online Party has enabled viewers to enjoy online music sets from Shimza, Black Motion, DJ Black Coffee and more. The term ‘house party’ has new meaning in this time of isolation. While as many people as possible are doing the good work by staying […]
SAMRO COVID19 advice to artists right now is… If you’re an artist in South Africa, listen to the SAMRO COVID19 advice. President Ramaphosa’s COVID-19 address of the nation on Sunday rocked the South African boat. In an instant, everything changed. We went from being cautious to having strict (and understandable) restrictions put in place. These […]
Bandcamp to waive its revenue shares for sales made this Friday Bandcamp waiving revenue will provide a massive financial boost for artists in a much needed time. With travel bans, event postponements and tour cancellations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, artists and musicians are losing their biggest avenues for revenue. In a world where living […]
Ultra partners with SiriusXM to deliver a Virtual Audio Festival The Virtual Audio Festival will feature exclusive live performances from Martin Garrix and more. There’s no doubt that COVID-19 is reshaping industries as we know it, forcing them to adapt or die. One such industry in the thick of it is events, which is seeing […]
COVID-19 impact on SA event industry The COVID-19 impact is going to be felt for some time. On 15 March President Ramaphosa declared COVID-19 a national disaster. Watching the world slowly shut down due to the global disaster that is COVID-19, South Africans waited in suspense to hear what our president, Cyril Ramaphosa, proposed to […]
Get galactic as Genetrick presents Starseed, his debut album out on Iboga Records
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Genetrick presents Starseed, his debut album that is out now via Iboga Records. Get galactic with us as we explore his mind.
