Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
First VR live set ever performed on the VRJAM platform The future is here and it seems to exist on platforms like VRJAM! Xilent’s seminal VR live set took place at Unite Copenhagen last month. Dubstep producer Xilent became the first artist to perform a fully immersive VR concert, essentially forging a new path for […]
Phase 1 Ultra SA 2020 Lineup announced Phase 1 of the Ultra 2020 Lineup includes some of the biggest names in dance music. The eagerly anticipated ULTRA South Africa 2020 Phase 1 artist lineup is finally here and features a stacked roster of legendary artists making their festival debuts, alongside veteran acts returning for another […]
Anti-rave legislation passes in French Senate Anti-rave legislation will just push the rave scene underground, where it thrives. When will they learn that you can’t stop people from raving? It didn’t work back then and it most certainly won’t work today, especially considering how popular it is. But hey, they’re going to try. On Tuesday, […]
Ryan Murgatroyd & Jelico join forces for Tonald Drump EP Ryan Murgatroyd & Jelico’s two-track Tonald Drump EP is out via Swoon Recordings. To say Ryan Murgatroyd has been on a prolific run form this summer would be somewhat of an understatement. With the hugely successful launch of his new label Swoon Recordings in June, […]
ADE 2019 attracted 400,000 visitors The success of ADE 2019 is a testament to the advancement of the dance music industry. From 16 to 20 October 2019, Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) offered over 1,000 events spread across 200 locations, attracting over 400,000 visitors from a record number of 146 countries. The conference was attended by […]
Black Coffee only SA artist to crack DJ Mag Top 100 2019 The DJ Mag Top 100 2019 is out, and Black Coffee is the only SA artist representing. The DJ Mag Top 100 is a tough nut to crack, representing 100 of the most coveted DJs in across the dance music spectrum; so it’s […]
Communities Behind the Dancefloor doccie explores nightclubs Ballantine’s True Music presents Communities Behind the Dancefloor. A nightclub isn’t just a party venue; it’s a place for freedom and celebration. This new documentary from Ballantine’s takes an in-depth look at four pioneering clubs from around the world and what makes them a haven for ravers. The […]
Daft Punk Coldplay collaboration rumoured Is this Daft Punk Coldplay collab real or fantasy; time will tell. Daft Punk, the undisputed unicorns of EDM, take keeping it low-key to the next level. Never mind their elusive masks, the French duo’s style of releasing music is also mysterious and sporadic, keeping fans guessing. In fact, their […]
Top 10 most Shazamed tracks this Ibiza summer With Ibiza summer 2019 a wrap, here’s a glimpse into track ID’s revelers needed. Now that summer is officially over and all the revelers have left Party Island with their bronze bodies and countless memories, let’s have a look at what tracks they had to get their […]
Watch Insta DJ: a doccie exploring social media’s impact on dance music Insta DJ may focus on dance music, but it’s something everyone living in the digital age should see. A new documentary by Pioneer DJ explores social media’s impact on DJs and the dance music scene as dissected by artists, DJs, managers and experts. […]
