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Mutha FM Expands with New Shows and Opportunities for DJs!
South Africa's premier electronic music platform has entered its 25th year, and we're kicking things off with exciting new shows for both our national and global audiences! Live from Paris – "From Paris with Love" by Keto Van Harum Recently, Keto Van Harum launched...
VISIONS OF CAPE TOWN: A Documentary on the Evolution of the Club Scene
Renowned DJ, producer, promoter, and broadcaster Nick E Louder is stepping into the world of filmmaking with his latest project, Visions of Cape Town - A Dance Music Retrospective is a documentary capturing the origins and evolution of Cape Town’s club scene Louder...
The Hottest Club Vibe with DJ Vicky on Interactive Saturdays!
Are you ready to be transported back to your clubbing days from the comfort of your own home? Join DJ Vicky and her lineup of talented guest DJs every Saturday from 3pm to 6pm SAST on Interactive Saturdays, exclusively on MuthaFM.DJ Vicky's passion for music knows no...
DANCE MUSIC DOCUMENTARIAN KIRK FIELD PENS NEW BOOK RAVE NEW WORLD
Rave New World: Confessions of a Raving Reporter is this summer’s holiday book for clubbers wanting the behind the scenes thrills and pills of 20th century club culture. Whatever your own background, Rave New World puts you in the centre of those innocent (and...
KORG HAS CREATED A VIRTUAL REALITY PRODUCTION STUDIO
Korg has just released a virtual reality version of its online production studio, ‘Korg Gadget’. The VR software is available on iOS, Mac, plugin and Nintendo Switch, and - when paired with a compatible VR headset - Korg Gadget provides an “intuitive user interface”...
Depeche Mode share video for ‘Wagging Tongue’: Watch
Depeche Mode have shared a new video for the track, ‘Wagging Tongue’. Watch it below. The track comes from the English electronic band’s latest LP, ‘Memento Mori’, released in March via Venusnote. The release marked the group’s first album since the passing of...
NEW MICRO SYNTH FROM BEHRINGER, JT-4000, IS NOW “READY FOR PRODUCTION”
A brand new handheld micro synth from Behringer is ready to go into production following a bounce back from global chip shortages. The JT-4000 Micro is said to be “the most powerful synth in the smallest package ever”, and will only set buyers back $69 (£55) when they...
CARL COX TO PLAY AT EGYPT’S GREAT PYRAMIDS OF GIZA
House and techno legend Carl Cox has announced he will be playing special headline show at Egypt’s Great Pyramids of Giza on May 19. Posting the news on Instagram, Cox wrote: “MAY 19th, 2023. EGYPT. THE GREAT PYRAMIDS OF GIZA. OH YES!!!!”View this post on...
NEW REPORT FROM PINTEREST PREDICTS A RISE IN “RAVE AESTHETIC” FOR 2023
Searches for ‘Berlin rave fashion’ have risen by 250% A new annual report by moodboard platform Pinterest predicts that “rave culture and fashion” could see a spike in trend this year. The report, which also predicted a trending rise in superfoods, origami, the colour...
NEW DOCUMENTARY ON FATBOY SLIM’S BIG BEACH BOUTIQUE II
A brand new documentary recounting the biggest outdoor party to have ever taken place in the UK, Fatboy Slim’s Big Beach Boutique II, has aired for the first time on Sky. The 2002 event is documented throughout the new feature length film, titled Right Here,...
BEHRINGER SHOWS OFF FINAL DESIGN OF EMS VCS3 CLONE
Electronic audio company and synthesiser manufacturers Behringer have teased the “final version” of a miniature clone of the legendary EMS VCS3 synthesiser, called the AKS Mini. Expected to ship in the summer for around $99 (Aprox R1680.00), the...
BJÖRK’S DAUGHTER ÍSADÓRA HAS JUST RELEASED HER FIRST SOLO MUSIC
Ísadóra Bjarkardóttir Barney, the daughter of Björk, has released her debut solo music as part of an Icelandic grassroots arts compilation. Landing earlier this month on ‘DRULLUMALL 4’, a compilation made up of tracks from Icelandic artists, Ísadóra’s new track...
RIP MAXI JAZZ: THE SACRED VOICE OF FAITHLESS WHO MADE DANCEFLOORS TRANSCENDENT
Maxi Jazz had recently suffered from a sleep-depriving tooth abscess when he penned Faithless’ most enduring hit, 'Insomnia'. His “I can’t get no sleep” refrain” has consistently thrilled millions of bug-eyed clubbers since the track was released in 1995, even though...
THERE’S NOW A PLAYABLE ONLINE DRUM MACHINE BASED ON THE ROLAND TR-909
Electronics and software engineer Matthew Cieplak has created a fully working browser-based drum machine based on the original Roland TR-909. The virtual instrument, named ER-99, is now ready to be used online for free courtesy of Cieplak’s Extralife Instruments...
TIMELESS FESTIVAL – 10th – 12th March 2023
THE PLAYGROUND will be hosting this amazing event in March 2023 with a host of global superstar DJ and Producers never scene on this level in South Africa before of its inaugural festival in Cape Town, South Africa between the 10th and 12th of March 2023 to be hosted...
