Are you a bedroom DJ?
Oct16

Are you a bedroom DJ?

If you’re still stuck in the bedroom producing beats and tracks that noone gets to enjoy, you need to get to Bedroom Beats, a website dedicated to showcasing bedroom dj’s in South Africa. Checking out the site – they’re looking a little lily if you know what we mean and the flyer could do with some slicker design – so come on Representers, go and showcase your soulful sounds and style. There’s… a party in two weeks where the dj’s get to put their tunes to the test. To find out more, see the site here. What IS Bedroom Beats? This site is for all those people who maybe have jobs, or are still going to school or varsity, but still make time to compose or record music on their home computers. We welcome all styles – the only prerequisite is that is has to be home produced – no professional studios allowed. Our philosophy is to create a showcase platform for South African bedroom producers. Not only will we host your music uploads and allow a community of other producers to rate your music, we also try to organise monthly events where producers can show off their music to a live...

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Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring!
Aug30

Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring!

We know just what the doctor ordered to take away the WINTER BLUES! The ‘DOCTOR’ said that all children of this nation MUST DANCE! The last days of August, and supposedly winter, are upon us. Accordingly, The 88 Lounge has lined up some of the best live music to take you from the winter chill and into Springs Embrace. The last days of winter at The 88 Lounge are populated by Harris Tweed, 340ML,… The Rudimentals and The Flash republic, in a week-long extravaganza to usher in the warm weather. As always, 88 brings you the best South African music, no matter what the genre, and this last week of August is no exception. Make sure you get your seat in for the last hurrahs of winter and bring in the summer with a spring bash to remember at the 88 Lounge. DATES AND DAMAGES: Wednesday 30th August: Harris Tweed is in the house, and R30 gets you in the mix. On the first day of the month of spring, come midnight jamming with 340ml @ R70 for non-members and R50 for members. The 2nd of September sees Flash Republic bring down the roof! You need R70 if are not a member and R50 if you are! DOORS OPEN AT 20H00 FOR ALL THESE GIGS! In case you don’t know, The 88 Lounge is situated at 114 William Road, Norwood, corner Grant Ave. (Opposite the Spar parking lot, next to Woolworths.) For more info, you can ring them up at: (011) 728 8417, otherwise see you there!...

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MADONNA IN SA? READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Aug23

MADONNA IN SA? READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Because we live in a democratic society, it is OUR freedom as well to WRITE WHAT WE LIKE! In reading further, you are automatically signing a contract with us that we will not be held responsible for any emotional trauma or any other mental breakdowns if the following information is not TRUE. If it is, you can thank us later! Ok, one of our soldiers on the underground informed us that word on th…e street is that Madonna will be coming to SA! She is rumoured to be performing two concerts in October at a golf course in Cape Town. This is all the info we have so far: Date: We don’t know yet Time: Sometime in the month of October Venue: Not sure, we hear there is lots of grass and little white balls everywhere! REPRESENT DOES NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS IF IT IS NOT TRUE! P.s. don’t say we never told you...

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MAHALA JOL with International DJ’S @ FUEL!
Aug23

MAHALA JOL with International DJ’S @ FUEL!

This Saturday, Fuel Cafe’s usual session is not so usual. Lilo Productions Presents, UNSOUND SYSTEM featuring the UK’s largest ambassador of underground dance grooves, PHAT PHIL COOPER, alongside Cape Town’s don, PIERRE with your regular Fuel representatives K Kar Kommandos. This is taking place this Saturday the 26th and it’s go…nna be a blast! The gig is entitled ‘SUMO’ and it kicks off at 20:30 for MAHALA! Don’t you just dig the sound of that! There are also Free CD Giveaways on the night so we don’t see why you should miss out. Fuel Cafe is on the corner of Carr & Quinn Street in Newtown – come be a part of the world of wonder that exists over the Nelson Mandela bridge! ******************************************* While Fuel cafe has been around for a while, we’re really loving it at the moment… if we’re a little slow on this Monday morning that’s probably because we were jolling there till all hours on Saturday. Great venue. In the city. Good news is that slightly underground and interestingly unique DJ’s Damian and Greg from K Kar Kommandos are resident at Fuel Cafe with their “Unsound system” nights from this first Saturday in August. Get down! LILO present Unsound System @ Fuel Cafe LILO, the organisers who brought you countless parties par excellence, is turning Saturday nights at Fuel Cafe into an evening of electronic euphoria. With eclectro statesmen K Kar Kommandos on weekly duty from August, 08:30 to 02:00, expect a night of machine made madness. With a policy that always puts music first LILO has staked a claim as Jozi’s premier party organiser, introducing the city to the fine sounds of, amongst others, Charles Webster, Jeff K, Inland Knights, Rob Mello, Ralph Lawson, Alex Moran, Murray Richardson, Dave Togher and many more. Now they’re teaming up with musical mash-men K Kar Kar Kommandos to take Fuel Cafý hostage for weekly doses of beats that span a universe of the weird and the wonderful. Damian and Greg are K Kar Kommandos, the guys who took it back to basics with sporadic free parties at Hotel Sunningdales. Here they entertained the increasingly packed venue with a wobbly fusion of out-house, punk funk, synth-pop, minimal glitch, new acid and eclectic electro. Expect this and more when they bring their Unsound System to Fuel Cafe. With an increasing demand for more intimate spaces, Fuel Cafe is the perfect place for these Saturday night jaunts. A combination of the finest underground sounds, good food and an inviting space: who could ask for more? Unsound System at Fuel every Saturday from August – a reason to rock. Fuel...

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TURNTABELLES -Ladies on the decks!
Aug14

TURNTABELLES -Ladies on the decks!

The French Institute of South Africa (IFAS), Pro-Helvetia Arts Council, Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Pretoria are proud to present the thrilling electronic music event TURNTAB’ELLES! Women are on top and behind the decks on the 8th of August at Capitol Music Cafe (JHB) from 9PM and on the 11th of August at RONGChrome (CPT) from 9PM. On the bill the major and unforgettable Elisa Do Brasil (France/Brasil), the upper skilled Manon and Dj Girl from Switzerland, the brilliant Letizia Renzini straight from Italy and last but not least homegrown incredible talents Bexs on Decks, Miss Red and SoulSista. Drum’n bass, house, electro, soul funk will blast the whole night long! You DO NOT WANNA MISS THIS! Contact: Peggy on (011) 836 0561 (JHB) or (021) 425 4701 (CPT) Damage: Capitol R70, Cape Town R50 and R100 For VIP...

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