Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
Blanka Mazimela is one of South Africa’s finest rising talents to come out of dance music’s thriving afro-house scene within recent years. His unique sound has garnered much attention throughout Europe and beyond owing to his ongoing relationship with Germany’s revered Get Physical Music who most recently commissioned Mazimela to compile and mix their Africa […]
The Rise of Queer Live-Electronic Duo Giolì & Assia Giolì & Assia first made their mark on the music industry after their live set performing on top of an active volcano in Milazzo Sicily, Italy went viral. The video amassed 1.2M views within the first 2 days of posting, but has now gained over 7.7M […]
GoodLuck Livestream concert this Sat raises funds during COVID-19 The GoodLuck livestream concert “Sunsets & Cocktails” is taking place this Saturday at 18:00. GoodLuck is bringing a fully-fledged concert production to your neighbourhood. They will use the opportunity to raise additional funds for their feeding project that has been keeping thousands of impoverished people afloat […]
Should labels continue releasing music during lockdown? Yes, labels and artists should be releasing music during lockdown. As everyone fumbles around trying to navigate through the COVID-19 crisis and the uncertainty of the next paycheck, the norm is out the window and adaptability is key (as always) for survival. With no one going out and […]
Paradise Sound System debuts with Terrence McKay’s “Church Girl” Paradise Sound System aims to develop African artists and distribute their music globally. Emerging out of a fortuitous meeting between Ralph Boge, founder of Paradise Distribution, and Sarah Jane Nicholson, a South African artist manager, this new initiative aims to develop independent world-class African artists and […]
Tips and tricks for creating tension in your electronic music Basic music theory and sound design tips and tricks for creating tension in your electronic music tracks. So your track sounds great, you’ve got the sound waxed but it’s lacking a bit in the arrangement – Here are some simple tips and tricks for adding […]
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 […]
Nicolas Jaar announces new album, drops lead single Nicolas Jaar announces new album ‘Cenizas,’ set for release on 27 March via Other People. Nicolas Jaar has been busy in the studio this last while. In February he gave us the Against All Logic record 2017 – 2019, his first (but definitely not last) offering for […]
Bazique 2020 – A first-timer’s guide Bazique 2020 takes place this coming weekend. This unique event is now in its third year and both 2018 & 2019 had a different charm about them. In 2018 none of us knew what to expect. We did know it was going to be different and we did know […]
Bazique and the collaborators Bazique and the collaborators – it sounds like a Western. You need to read it in your best ‘Billy the Kid’ voice as done in the movie, Young Guns. ‘Collaborators are you ready???’ Corny, I know, but if you knew the visionary behind Bazique Festival, Nick Ladd, you’d know that corny […]
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