Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
Plastic glitter to be banned by 2021, says 60+ UK festivals There’s no need for plastic glitter when you can get eco glitter and festivals are stepping up to the plate. It is no surprise that micro plastics are harmful to the environment, especially ocean life. Micro plastics are plastics that are less than 5mm […]
Joburg’s Big Star Johnson announced as MIDEM artist accelerator 2018 finalist Big Star Johnson is a finalist for the MIDEM artist accelerator 2018 programme. “BigStar Johnson is a rapper/singer/songwriter and producer. A musician at heart, Johnson aims at infusing his urban culture with his old school soul,” says his Facebook page. Well now that infusion […]
DJ Jawz & Tswyza present “Ms Insta,” their new party hit DJ Jawz & Tswyza present “Ms Insta.” The dynamic duo that once brought you the hit, Soapie Love, is at it again and now present their East Coast meets West Coast inspired hit record titled Ms Insta. The track can be described as “undeniably […]
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 […]
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 […]
Louise Carver tops Billboard chart with her single ‘Crazy Enough’ with Joe Bermudez This is the second time South Africa’s Louise Carver tops Billboard chart. Taking the top spot on the Billboard charts is a dream for many artists in the world, especially for South Africans. And doing it twice is a whole other ball […]
There’s an Alex Ferrer SA tour coming up this month, don’t miss it House-heads get ready for an Alex Ferrer SA tour. DJ, producer and label owner of Deeplomatic Recordings, Alex Ferrer has become one of Spain’s finest exports in house music. His credentials include world tours, DJ residencies and headlining appearances all over the […]
Airtime royalties in SA is a mess, artists not getting paid The lack of airtime royalties is forcing musicians and music creators to find other means to survive financially. For an artist, having your music played on radio or television is a big deal as it brings both royalties and exposure. Well that’s how it’s […]
Trompies smash Red Bull Music Festival proving Kwaito is still kicking Trompies smash Red Bull Music Festival. This past week the Red Bull Music Festival took over Johannesburg in a series of events spanning across 6 days of musical bliss. The festival featured every genre from jazz to hip hop, techno to gqom, and of […]
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 […]
