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KRUSE & NUERNBERG: MODERN HOUSE MUSIC WITH LONGEVITY “We wanted to create something that lasts a little longer than just the usual two weeks on the Beatport top ten or so, something people can listen to while they read a book, cook food, make love or chill out.” Hamburg House music ... P.H. FAT: EXPERIMENTATION, HONESTY AND GLITCH HOP BASS BEATS “I find that nowadays artists don’t experiment enough. They kinda jump on band wagons and make the generic sounds of music that just gets lost in the noise.” P.H. FAT are three self confessed maniacs plying the Glitch Rap trade in and from ...

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READ THESE AND OTHER INTERESTING STORIES ONLINE @ JAKOBSNAKE MAKING MOVES FOR LOCAL BASS/ ECLECTICA Jake Lipman aka JakobSnake has been having a pretty nice time lately. Still simmering from the extraordinary experience he got while touring with Spoek Mathambo on his Mshini Wam World Tour, he got asked by OkayAfrica to do an ...

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EDITORS NOTE & CONTRIBUTORS THE WALL MUSIC NEWS THE LITTLE MISFIT DASH BERLIN BLACK MOTION EARTHDANCE CT INTERVIEWS: PIXEL & NOK DJ MPHOZA DINO BRAVO DJ MIZA SHOW US YOUR DIPLO FACE THE DEEP END WITH LUO 5 MINS WITH NICOLE DA SILVA KID FONQUE DUB FX & TAMARA DEY ALBUM REVIEWS ALBUM REVIEWS ALBUM REVIEWS DOWNLOAD: DJ PICKS DJ TOP TEN CHARTS PARTY INFO & EVENTS ASTROBABBLE - VIRGO & LIBRA

DIPLO ON ZAFARI IN REVIEW AT JOBURG, TOWN HALL Nathan Kabingesi casts a somewhat critical eye on the Joburg leg of DJ/Producer extraordinaire, DIPLO, as he played Town Hall ahead of his Oppikoppi gig. Partially impressed, definitely intrigued but certainly not star stuck, our intrepid journo ...

DJ SHIMZA’S TRUE TEMBISA SPIRIT “For me a compilation is like a CV. People judge you a lot from how good your compilation is and that can open doors for you.” Tendai interviewed DJ Shimza in the township of Tembisa, the neighbourhood that he grew up in and where he still lives, and even though their phones were on silent, ...

EDITOR’S NOTE A TIME TO THINK istening is something most of us take for granted, particularly since we all think we do listen... most of the time. But do we? I’m not talking about listening to music here; I’m talking about listening to each other. I raise this issue because in June the BPM team attended a workshop called Time to Think. Okay, so your first reaction may be “wow that sounds a bit corporate for a music mag,” or maybe, “wow that all sounds a bit shoowee, Dave,” and to be honest I thought it may turn out to be myself. Nevertheless we decided to try it out as a group because the facilitator is the well known Cape Town DJ, Peter Abrahams. Now Peter has been a fixture of the mother city’s nightlife scene for as many years as I can recall, having hosted some legendary events as well as being a stalwart resident DJ at many clubs; more years than BPM has been in existence - which will be 10 in 2013, by the way. Interestingly Peter explained that through his experience as a DJ, both in clubs and on the radio, he found that facilitating these workshops to not be that different; the basic concept of maintaining the attention of a room of people, guiding them to a place they may not know they want to go, and then releasing them on the other side. Now if you check out the Time to Think website [www.timetothink.com] you may find it a bit corporate for your tastes [or shoowee] and indeed they do service this industry, however the uniqueness of doing the workshop with Peter is that he has tailored the course to suit the music industry environment and headspace. The essence of the course is to help channel one’s thinking for a more focused and positive outcome and a big part of what he teaches is to do with respecting other people’s opinions, listening properly [hugely underrated by all of us] and generating objective oriented thoughts. A particularly interesting part for me was how to make meetings count. I’ve sat in too many discussions with promoters or music producers, etc. where we’ve tabled some exciting ideas for a new project only for things never to get past that exact stage; talking about it. It’s commonplace in most industries but certainly in the tough world of music, it’d be handy to make as many of these ideas count and know how to. The workshop certainly gave us a new insight in to how to be more proactive. Give Peter a call - I’m sure he’ll be very happy to answer your questions and help you decide whether it’s for you or not. His no. is: 084 444-8855. Now, on another note; we’re turning 10 next year and plans are already underway to make it a special 10th Anniversary for BPM Magazine. This is an open invitation to any of our readers who may have any cool ideas to add. BPM would not have grown as much as we have without you guys, our fantastic readers who all share our love for electronic dance music. So if you have an idea or concept that you think would suit our 10 Year celebratory year in 2013 - hit me up with an email, via Twitter or on Facebook. Find me here: dave@bpmmag.co.za Twitter: davemac77 Facebook: dave.mac.mckinley

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EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: FEATURE WRITERS AND COLUMNISTS Mary Honeychild - Mary is a fusion queen, her love for music is defined by her roots of drums, saxophone and deep bass. She discovers the break and combination in genres and takes us on journeys into the origin and amalgamation of scenes such as Jazz, Hip Hop and EDM. The Little Misfit - The Little Misfit is an anonymous observer who has been around the electronic music scene for more years than most. She’s seen it all, done it all and has the tales to tell. Not much surprises her any more although she is still wholly excited by music, dancing and socialising within this scene. It’s with this passion and experience that she casts a slightly jaundiced, feminine eye on the many components that add spice to Cape Town EDM Culture. Tendai Luwo - Recovering blueberry muffin addict, dj, remixer and voice over artist, Luo first firmly sank his teeth into music while working for Rhodes Music Radio (RMR 89.7fm) in 2009 and has never looked back since. Now a loyal disciple of all things deep and soulful, He can be found roaming the streets and alleyways searching for his next dose of good 'ol house music. Nathan Kabingesi – Nathan is a selfconfessed house junkie; you can usually spot him in a corner of the dance floor getting high off the DJ's supply. Appreciating the finely spun mix, he's not shy about calling out the occasional slip of the needle. Expect incisive and considered opinions on everything from the latest album releases to trend developments in the world of EDM. Jonathan G Shaw – Production Tips – Jon is a professional record producer who has worked with a multitude of artists and record labels in a freelance capacity. Outside this, he lectures music business at the University of the Witwatersrand and provides business consultation to the music industry. jshaw@smstudios.co.za Dave Skinz - DJ, Music Manufacturer, Wordsmith, Record Store owner, Promoter, and gamer par excellence are some of the multi-faceted roles that Skinz has played in his 15 year love affair with dance music. When not indulging himself in MMA footage and band practice, he spends his time waiting for Arsenal to take the treble. Www.daveskinz.com Donovan Leon - Donovan Leon is a Producer/ Engineer for DCL Studios and has had the opportunity to work and collaborate with many top artists & producers such as: Crighton Goodwill, Robin C Khol, L’loyd Cele, Jamali, CH2, Denim, Thembi Seete (Boom Shaka), Kwesta, Zubz, Sasha P (Nigeria), Jae, Ziyon (Liquid Deep), Verona, 37MPH and many, many more.

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6 INTERACT

THE WALL GOT SOMETHING TO SAY? NICOL LIGTHART I go to Musica a lot. I don't always buy cd's. BUT every time I walk out that door, I walk out with a BPM mag!!! Its like there's always a reason to go. Awesome Mag.

VELANI MSOMI I'm reading Bpm Mag. It's very interesting, especially page 32 : The Deep End With Luo - The effect of effects and other annoying things DJ's do. Keep it up!!

RICARDO LUDICK Got my Alcatel OT 990 delivered yesterday .Thanks BPM Mag. Totally loving it. :)

GURUSBUDA HLATSHWAYO At least I got this copy early thanks to the post office. But they usually take their time. By the way big up and great stuff guys thank u, I really enjoyed every page!!!!

OLEHILE LEANO BUTI-MNATE RABOTOLO Will I be wrong by saying Pretoria is the capital city of Deep House music in the country? BPM Mag: No you wouldn't be.

PRODIGY XOLA Yea! Received my BPM Mag ON TIME and the smell when I opened it... too nice. Just finished reading the Harrison Crump interview and I'm not pleased, it's too short:). Thanks guys

ABONGILE GEORGE MRGDEEP Hello again, my BPM fam. I would like to hear/read about the story of music in general, include house, kwaito, and hip hop for example. When was it born and why? How did people produce clean vocals before and why? And how did it get so huge. I just like the education of music. Keep it coming! :) Thanx BPM! Thanx to SAE institute! Much l.o.v.e

ITUMELENG MALOKO I received the BPM mag yesterday and I love the cover, big up to you guyz!!!!!!

YULE DARQ DLAMINI It's been 3 months since I read BPM Mag... I don't know how I survived so long. MADRAAI ISAAC bpm rocks KAGISO KAJAS MAPALETSEBE You guys freaking rock, I learn so much more through Jonathan Shaw, that guy is a God, the tips he gives works, and to everybody at BPM I love u guys. QROCK SWARTZ Is BPM planning on bring out their own compilation CD? KOKETSO KOKI Thanks for updating me about techs and DJ talks you the best bpm. LUVUYO DEEJAY BEST MAGAGULA Ey guys thanks 4 all the awesome articles, I enjoy reading bpm cover to cover. U guys should do an article about me.

RALPH GOOD Thanks BPM Mag for some South African love! DJ LADEN SA 1960 who....1960 what... I wonder how people used to live then without bpm mag. Your mag rules even though I last got my issue in May.

THABISO KENNETH NKUCHWEU Hola darso. I really loved edition 61pertaining especially to the article titled '2 is company, 25000 is the crowd.... of dj's' (lol). Well Luo, what I like bout this revolution is the progression it puts on the love for DJ-ing particularly with house music, and like you said 'leaving those whose hearts beat to the rhythm of the speakers.' I joyfuly picture the digital world where this revolution is taking us, eish and the list goes on and on. LOVE U LOTS BPM. LESEGO BASSICK TLALE So Enough About The Other Comps... When Is The Next Remix Competition... Im Hungry!... and there's only 1king this time... BPM Mag:Yeah the Remix comp will be back.Working on something good. UKROX Check out the PHNTM interview from BPM Magazine to find out more about your favourite funky ghost! SANELE MKHWANAZI Yo dave mac what's your twitter handle? BPM Mag: davemac77

DUNCAN RINGROSE Great Cover [Diplo Jul-Aug 2012 Edition]... cant wait for the shows! AUDIOPHILE 021 Much love to BPM Mag for the little feature. ABONGILE GEORGE MRGDEEP Hey, my bpm fam, I've been away fro CPT, I've been missing you [inlove] BIZZA LEROKOLO LETSHOLO is ur mag downloadable online? BPM Mag:You can read all the articles online at bpmmag.co.za. If you want to page through it and read it exactly like the physical magazine, check down the right panel.There is an option to page through the magazine online.You can also download the pdfs.

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PIMP SQUAD TURNS 10 leven years ago, Established Reality, 206 & All Good DJs, Guy Herman and Jon S, teamed up to join forces at Club Sublime with a four-deck, two-booth DJ mashup… A Year later the Pimp Squad was born. In the decade since, the two have combined their passion for music and the art of DJing and have become undeniably one of South Africa’s longest standing DJ duos. From the bedroom to having played alongside and worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, the Pimp Squad are regular features on many big events as well as holding down various club residencies. The duo have also released three albums and numerous singles to date. Their high intensity and energetic performances are seen and heard weekly by audiences both in South Africa and abroad. The pair have also successfully hosted major events including their own brand ALL GOOD and done numerous national tours. In 2005 the Pimps released their debut

mix compilation on USM records, The Deeper Sound of Pimp Squad – Scandalous, adding them to the ever-prestigious list of DJs that had previously mixed for the series. Their critically acclaimed mix album set the new benchmark and changed the face of DJ mix CDs in South Africa forever. Two years later they released their second compilation on USM Records, Pimp Squad – Road Trip. Road Trip gave the duo the opportunity to expand the versatility of their sound, which influenced a lot of professional DJs still on the circuit today. Their third CD, Electric Circus Volume One (2009), cemented the pair as Johannesburg’s go-to act, as they were selected to represent the Electric Circus brand in the first of three CDs in the series. The Pimps have also been as busy in the studio as they have been in the DJ box, releasing their own original productions both locally and internationally on labels such as Funkfield, Grooved Music, Down South, Junky Trunk, Second Session, Elevate Music, Buzzcut and Fusion Underground as well as having

tracks featured on compilations for USM, Soul Candi Records and David Gresham. They’ve shared the decks with some of the greatest names in electronic music including the likes of Paul Van Dyk, Carl Cox, Fatboy Slim, Sasha, Mark Knight, Edu Imbernon, Marc Romboy, Kaskade, Alexkid, Dieselboy, Tim Westwood, Richie Louisy & Jack Henney (Cargo 77), Bruno Banner (Troublemen), Harrison Crump, DJ Yellow, DJ Daze, Geoff Kemp, Carl Cox, Tom Novy, Inland Knights, Swirl People, Charles Webster, Joey Youngman, Jay West, Malcolm Duffy, Sister Bliss (Faithless), Brandon Block, Mr Thing (Scratch Perverts) and Dominic B (Stanton Warriors), accompanying names like Mark Knight, Jake Childs, Jason Hodges, Jay West and Sexual Chocolate on national tours. Here’s wishing ‘the Pimps’ another 10 years of groovy beats and cutting edge sets. They’ve sure earned it!

MUSIC NEWS

NEW ELECTRO POP OUTFIT LAUNCHES JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER... Electro and pop music have become strangely symbiotic bedfellows in recent years helped on no doubt by a string of international pop stars jumping on the EDM bandwagon as well as the recent explosion of electronic music in that final frontier by which the global music industry still seems to measure itself - the good ‘ol U S of A. Closer to home though, we’re also breeding our own future electro pop stars; welcome to Tiger.X! Still in an infant

stage with their first E.P. due out soon, [checkout our feedback on their single Going Crazy, on our DJ Picks Pg. 50] Tiger.X are a trio hailing from Durbs and Joburg. The big news though is that they are currently working with internationally renowned engineer, Jonathan Russell (Nashville, U.S.A), on their debut album. Russell has worked with multiple Grammy-award winning artists. The trio say they ‘strive for quality, consistency and originality, attributes that can be found in all their music as they aim to raise the standards of electro/pop music in South Africa to an international level.’ Look out for Tiger.X banging out their electro pop sound this summer.

Or ‘like’ them here: facebook.com/Tiger.X.music

the music not only matters but sets the whole atmosphere and mood for the event. Good conversation along with cold drinks and big smiles might help keep you going smoothly while getting natural solar energy Summer Adventures 2012 is a series from the Gods... SIMPLE as that! Yup of electronic music events hosted by we like that idea. Kinky Disco in Cape Town during the International guest confirmed summer. The brand has specialized so far for the summer include; in daylight gatherings since 2006. Jennifer Cardini (France), Kompakt, Killthedj and Crosstown Rebels. With The concept is based on the a motto that reads - Kinky Disco ‘we ever-famous blasting European take fun seriously,’ you can’t go summer daylight parties happening from Ibiza to Berlin, bringing guests wrong. Expect a fine selection of to the most unusual and epic scenic local DJs to keep the groove going throughout. A definite for your views possible around Cape Town. summer calendar. The vision is to create a scenario where music really matters. In fact

KINKY DISCO SUMMER ADVENTURES 2012

STEVE AOKI 2012 SA TOUR IN DECEMBER The American electro house DJ, record producer and founder of Dim Mak Records, Steve Aoki has worked with the likes of Armand van Helden (Brrrat), Afrojack (No Beef), Laid Back Luke and Lil Jon (Turbulence), Tiësto (Tornado), LMFAO and Nervo (Livin my Love) and more. His awards include Best DJ of the year in 2007 (Paper magazine), Best Set of the Season in 2007 (Ibiza Awards), Best Party Rocker DJ in 2007 by BPM magazine (USA), and Best Mix Album of the Year in 2008 by Billboard. Heard of him? I’m sure you have. The controversial DJ and

producer has an immense following worldwide and indeed in South Africa. Never far from the action, Aoki recently signed our very own electro superstar, Haezer, to his label Dim Mak. Expect big phat electro drops, crowd surfing and other wild antics in a city this December. Here are the tour dates; Friday 7 December at the Wavehouse in Durban (sunset set) Friday 7 December in Cape Town - a massive Harrington Street block party Saturday 8 December at H2O Wild Waters in Johannesburg

HAEZER RELEASES THE WRONG KID DIED! The 14th of August saw the release of HAEZER’s new EP, The Wrong Kid Died on DIM MAK Records worldwide. The new EP is different from anything he has ever done before. It comprises of 6 tracks he has been working on for almost a year and features iconic South African vocalists Tumi Molekane (Tumi and the Volume), Circe, Francois van Coke and Hunter Kennedy of Fokofpolisiekar, Mike Zietsman of PH FAT and Evil Boy most noted for his collaborations with Die Antwoord. “I think people relate to lyrics and a voice. I wanted to give each song its own personality or character. The vocals help with giving these 'characters' a voice that people

can identify with.” For The Wrong Kid Died, HAEZER drew inspiration from hearing the same music over and over again. He felt as if there is a universal formula everyone is using now and he wanted to do something different. He challenged himself in making an EP that is diverse and more musical than any of his previous offerings. “I wanted to just do whatever I wanted with no constrictions or guidelines. I've noticed how the hype around music has become bigger than the music itself. The Wrong Kid Died refers to how hype is prevailing over the music; hype is killing music .....”

SOUL CANDI INSTITUTE RELEASES AN ALBUM SHOWCASING THEIR STUDENTS Not only is Soul Candi the biggest and one of the most loved and celebrated Urban House music labels in South Africa, they also teach, mentor and nurture music talent at their Soul Candi Institute of Music (SCIM). They have campuses in Joburg and Cape Town. Soul Candi have been sharing their music production, DJ and industry knowledge with local South African upstarts since 2004, aiding would-be producers and DJs with the skill sets needed to pursue a career in the electronic music making business.

In August, they released a compilation CD showcasing some of the original and best productions from the SCIM graduate students, mixed by Aero Manyelo, he himself a graduate in 2007. It’s great to see the college putting something back into their students with this showcase and although we’ve not heard the album yet, it’s sure to have one or two undiscovered gems amongst them. Lookout for the album at retailers for 99 bucks.

GROOVY TROOPERS LAUNCH NEW WEBSITE Cape Town psytrance promoters, Groovy Troopers, have launched their new & improved website. It’s audio-visually centred, featuring the official Groovy Troopers gallery of pix, videos & sound-bytes. There’s lots to explore, and more coming

they say. The site includes their manifesto and a list of events past and present but it’s the multimedia gallery that will no doubt be of interest as they showcase their events and artwork. www.groovytroopers.co.za

10 COLUMNIST By The Little Misfit

The Little Misfit

THE KIDS WANT PSY JUST BECAUSE THESE PARTIES HAPPEN UNDER THE SUN, IT DOESN'T MAKE IT ANY LESS SHADY THAN A NIGHTCLUB

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is heart rate is 145 BPM,” says the doctor sliding an ultrasound probe over my stomach slick with gel. The black and white image swims in and out of focus. The sound of a heartbeat, the tempo of a psy track, fills the room like a bassline. The being pulsing in the biological swamp is a glimmer of new life, my sonto-be. I recount this moment to you, because everything at that moment shifted - the horizon line of my life that had been steady a moment before dipped and swayed. Once the universe has finished exploding, there can be no more defining moment in your life; you look at the person you are, and the person you want to be. And this stark mirror can offer up surprising results. Now it’s no secret I like to party, although the months after the news were spent at Club Duvet with DJ Pillow in the mix (you see, I’m making lame parent jokes already). But what happens now? My son’s just been born and the spring/ summer psytrance season looms ahead with a scary amount of parties. The mirror tells me that I’m a lot more prudent, and old fashioned than I thought. But I also can’t wait to get out into the sunshine, let my hair down, and drink some warm whisky, goddammit. But, just because these parties happen under the sun, it doesn’t make it any less shady than a nightclub. The same elements of danger are there, and if you aren’t of sound mind, how can you be vigilant to them? Banish the idea of a festival populated by just peace-loving hippies grooving out on beats and incense, and realise that there are people who are also getting seriously loose - as is their prerogative. Is this truly an environment for the young and impressionable? There are ‘outdoor festivals’ that truly are kid-friendly, such as the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts, where parents are actively encouraged to bring the little ones. Luckily, a major bonus of being into psytrance is that you can party in the

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daytime, on a Sunday, making it easy enough to drop the progeny off at granny and grandpa. Once the tequila has worn off you can pick them up again - saving you from rocking up at the babysitter at four in the morning reeking of a nightclub. I favour this option, there’s no way my offspring will see a psytrance party until he turns 18 (never mind that his mom was a teenage trancer), but there are plenty of parents who bring their kids along for the ride. Outdoor parties, by their very nature seem appropriate for this, I mean there’s camping. It’s outdoors! And there’s mud, plenty of it. There are, of course, the exceptions. DJs, promoters and traders often bring their kids along out of necessity, and some festivals even cater to kids, with specially cordoned off areas. The difference

between people whose job it is to be at the event and those there for a party? The former isn’t necessarily there to get bent, and their kids are often in a very controlled space, either backstage with earphones on, or in a caravan on the perimeter of the party. As for everyone else, the very reason you’re going to a party in the first place is to have fun and to forget about life’s responsibilities for a couple of hours - not to bring them along; as cute as they can be. Next time you want to trade up from EBM (that’s ‘expressed breast milk’ by the way) to EDM, leave the kids in the care of someone you trust, and head to the party guilt-free. I’ll see you there; with Bells on - or most probably Jameson.

12 COVER FEATURE

By Mary Honeychild

DASH BERLIN

AND THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE OF TRANCE

is label claims he is the fastest growing name in trance land right now and his relentless energy has brought a new spark to the scene, they say. The man known for his relentless energy and clear dedication to trance music better known to fans as Dash Berlin crossed the South African radar last year, performing in Cape Town at Trinity as well as at H2O as part of the Godskitchen Tour, indulging local trance fans with his signature 'Dash Berlin Sound.’ Hot on the heels of his second album, #musicislife, released in April, comes the release of his annual compilation series, United Destinations 2012, a collection of top trance tracks including Alex M.O.R.P.H., Emma Hewitt and Andy Moor, as well as our very own Protoculture and of course Berlin himself. Dash also filmed the music video for his track with Sarah Howells titled Go It Alone in South Africa and has recently returned from Mexico where he filmed two music videos, one for his track with Chris Madin, Silence In Your Heart and another for his track with Emma Hewitt, Like Spinning Plates.

ALL MY ENERGY GOES INTO IT, BUT IT DOESN'T FEEL LIKE WORK TO ME, BECAUSE MY DRIVE COMES FROM A PASSION, NOT A HUNGER FOR SUCCESS.YOU CAN WORK REALLY HARD WHEN MOST OF THE STRESS THAT YOU FEEL IS POSITIVE STRESS. Aside from the international jet setting and filming, Dash is definitely not one to leave his fans wanting. He talks to us about being discovered by Armin [Van Buuren], his avant-garde ‘Aropa’ imprint and the importance of being open-minded. You were raised around a jazz musician (drummer) father, naturally your first musical encounters would have been jazz oriented. What did the essence of this genre teach you about musicality? The most important thing that I learnt is that it’s all about rhythm, in music and in life. A regular heartbeat will calm you down. For example, try counting your breathing and watch what happens.

Your signature ‘Dash Berlin Sound’ has fast gained you fans the world over. What spaces or places do you zone into mentally in order to find inspiration for this emotive music you create? Most of the inspiration comes directly from the dance floor, I am in the middle of the music every weekend. I always try to bring that energy into the studio. Also, being able to discuss certain ideas with my friends really helps make things better, collaborations with other artists can be really inspiring too.

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A few hours ago you posted a picture of yourself on your fan page, at a gig, flyjumping onto the stage. This portrayal of frivolity and playfulness is so awesome to see. At what point during a gig do you find yourself loosen up to this degree? It’s not a conscious decision and it happens a lot, I get so much energy from a crowd that my body is always searching for ways to release it, you will never see me standing still. The more a crowd is into it, the crazier it gets with me. I can’t help it. Being discovered by Armin is any Progressive Trance producer’s dream. Not only that, but your track Till The Sky Falls Down debuted on his ‘Universal Religion’ album. What did it take for Armin to notice you and how did you end up getting to work with him? Armin is a great guy and he has been really influential to me, things really started rolling when he discovered Till The Sky Falls Down. We’ve never actually worked together on music yet, but I’m signed to his Armada label and I did a remix for his track with Sophie Ellis Bextor, called Not Giving Up On Love, which did really well globally. I’m also a regular guest at his ‘A State of Trance’ parties which is always fantastic to be a part of, because this man doesn’t do things by half measures. How did the warm reception from trance fans for your debut album The New Daylight affect your outlook on the impact you were making on EDM, and what about your music do you believe speaks to your fans? It comes from the heart. This is the music that moves me as a human being. I believe that is what people relate to, it's the soundtrack to their lives. Many people have fallen in love while listening or lost somebody close to them, with the music pulling them through it. This is the power of it and what attracts people to it from all over the world. It’s not about me, it’s about that personal relationship that people have with the music. Since the launch of your inspired label ‘Aropa’ in 2009, from your perspective, how has your very own avant-garde electronic label grown in the space of nearly three

years, conceptually compared to when you first launched it? The concept is still the same, because it is still going strong. It’s basically a platform for my own music and the music of other talented artists. I’m taking good care of my label. People can always expect high quality releases whenever they see the Aropa brand on the cover. It’s also nice to have your own foundation to build on. As we all know, EDM has had a revival over the last few years. What do you make of it and what do you think the recent Global Trance Revival could possibly grow into? Trance will soon become the biggest global genre. Like with classical music, the human brain will always respond positively to beautiful harmonies. I see that all over the world. People love the euphoric feeling that a beautiful melody can evoke. People are ready for Trance. Your climb to world fame and success has been a few years shorter than many DJ/producers, who go at it for often ten years plus, with little to no recognition. What do you think sets you apart to the extent that you made it this far in the space of six years? Maybe the fact that I never aimed for any success to begin with. I found something in life that I enjoyed doing with all my heart. All my energy goes into it, but it doesn’t feel like work to me, because my drive comes from a passion, not a hunger for success. You can work really hard when most of the stress that you feel is positive stress.

Your deck spinning translates into music that speaks a 'Universal dance floor' language. To what do you believe you owe this global musical thinking to? Becoming open-minded comes from personal experience and meeting all kinds of people. When you are lucky enough to be traveling the world as a DJ, you’ll soon discover that human emotions and the way people respond to music is a universal phenomenon. I believe in focusing on the fundamental things that unite us, instead of focusing on the superficial differences that divide us. Life is short, let’s celebrate it with music! Dash Berlin's brand new compilation, United Destination 2012 is out now and available at outlets in South Africa. Find him on Facebook: facebook.com/dashberlinofficial Scan this tag to watch the brand new video of Dash Berlin feat. Emma Hewitt - Like Spinning Plates on your Smartphone.

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TALKING TO BLACK MOTION “WE HAD ALMOST ALL THE DJ LEGENDS GOING CRAZY OVER OUR SET AND AT ONE POINT DJ FRESH (THE BIG DAWG) GOT ON STAGE AS WE WERE PERFORMING AND HE KNEELED DOWN AND STARTED TO BOW DOWN TO US.” n just two years, they have developed one of the most dynamic live performances going right now, released a debut album that has earned multiple Metro FM and Channel O Music Video award nominations, put in guest appearances at the Miami Winter Music Conference and headlined shows in London town as well as Canada, and notched up a number one single on Traxsource. Yip, we’re talking about none other than Black Motion, the pair of gifted young lads from Pretoria that look set to shake up the global house scene with their postmodern Afrocentric style and signature sound. BPM: So who are Thabo Smol and Rob Murda? Smol: I was born and raised in Pretoria. My mother is a gospel singer from a traditional gospel group, so you could say I had a bit of musical influence growing up. Murda: I was born in Potchefstroom and raised in Soshanguve. Smol and I both have a shared background because we

were both dancers before we started making music. BPM: How did you meet? BM: We met through our manager and business partner Moses Mokgoko. When he heard what we could do in terms of music production he invested in studio equipment for us; we hooked up and started Black Motion in January 2010. BPM: What’s your process like when putting together a track? BM: When we get in the studio we don't work on a track because we have to do a track, we do a track when we’re in a mood for expressing our thoughts on a beat. We pull out the drums and set up and record anything that we feeling that moment and the end results are always good, we don't bring anything separate we just bring together out thoughts. And we never went to music schools or anything, it’s just pure talent from God.

BPM: What’s the story behind the name Black Motion? BM: Black Motion because when we’re on stage and we’re in the zone, while we’re playing, the sound of The Drum takes our minds into a BLACK space, when Murdah plays with the knobs on the decks it causes an irresistible movement from deep inside you which is MOTION of the body... BLACK MOTION. BPM: There’s a strong Afrocentrism in your music and overall creative expression BM: Yeah man. We are African and we do African music because music has always been part of the African culture and roots. Take the native drums for example; whenever ancient Africans communicated with the ancestors they used drums. That’s basically the idea behind the title of our first album. That’s probably why we’re doing so well overseas, it's because we represent our culture and our roots of Africa through music.

BPM: Tell us about your international gigs; lessons learnt, crazy stories, differences in house cultures? BM: Performing in Angola taught us a lot about performing for a crowd we know nothing about; so we took it as selling something new to a stranger; we had to be convincing enough to connect with the crowd with our energy on stage. Our craziest trip and experience was in Miami at the Winter Music Conference when we played at the South African invasion party. We had almost all the DJ legends going crazy over our set and at one point DJ Fresh (the Big Dawg) got on stage as we were performing and he kneeled down and started to bow down to us. We were shocked. People don’t realise that the house scene is also big outside of S.A, and people love the sound of African drums, therefore the cultures gather and we get influences from other cultures and fuse it in our African sound. So you can say we unite cultures on the dance floor though our sound. BPM: How did you get involved with Oskido and Kalawa? BM: We had a big track Banane Mavoko featuring the late JAH RICH (may his soul rest in peace) which our manager Moses aka "Mosdef" Mokgoko submitted to radio stations. Oskido heard it on his HOT99 slot and then at YFM where Bobstar playlisted it. The track rocked him so hard that he decided to license it on his 10th commandment CD (2010) and it caused havoc in the house scene. We went on to get a licensing deal in October of that year with KALAWA.

“WE ARE AFRICAN AND WE DO AFRICAN MUSIC BECAUSE MUSIC HAS ALWAYS BEEN PART OF THE AFRICAN CULTURE AND ROOTS.” BPM: Tell us a bit more about the concept for your debut album? BM: Well the concept behind Talking to the Drums album was based on traditional healers' ritual concept. Normally they talk to the spirits/ancestors before they embark on their healing process. So we were introducing our sound to the people, the African Ancestral House music where we used live elements and we were not afraid to explore it by using traditional languages that our people could relate to. BPM: Set Me Free ft. Xoli has such a different sound from the rest of the album (Dimensions too, come to think of it), what inspired that particular track? BM: With Set Me Free we wanted to go beyond our comfort zone, which is mainly African house comprising of hardcore banger beats to a raw drum, and make a musical track with emotions and warm feelings, something for the ladies… With Dimensions we worked with UHURU, fusing different styles of production and a unique vocal that fits the fusion perfectly.

BPM: What can we expect from Aquarium Drum [new Black Motion album due out soon]. BM: The Aquarium Drum album will be on another level. Simply because the sound is more musical, with live jazzy elements added to the original Black Motion signature sound. We’re bringing fresh new ideas, and working with vocalists to match the sound we’re trying to create. This should be an award winning album as much as Talking to The Drums was. We went under water for initiation just like Sangomas do, just to make sure the quality of this one tops that of our first offering. The first single, Lazy Song featuring Nape, is already receiving much love on the dance floors. Black Motion are recommended listening for house fans looking for some deep afro styles with strong tribal influences. Check ‘em out. Find them on Facebook: search: Black Motion.

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EARTHDANCE CAPE TOWN 2012 HEADLINERS : PIXEL & NOK arthdance Cape Town is something of an institution on the outdoor music festival calendar and whilst it’s no longer the first event to signal the start of a long season of dancing under the stars and indeed the sun - when it shines - it certainly is one that brings out the masses in a celebration of what we all love so much: getting down to cutting edge electronic music!

This year’s theme is 'Year of the Woman,’ and to this end they have reeled in a whole host of premier DJs of the fairer sex to rock your socks off. Boasting 3 music stages; the big one: psytrance, the Music Box stage - powered by the Red Bull Soundsystem - dragging the urban electronica contingent outdoors and the ETC tent for those who like things a little more eclectic and ‘worldly.’ In recent years we’ve also been lucky

3 tracks. Do you prefer the experience of working with another artist on a track as opposed to solo? Pixel: Yeah I enjoy sitting in the studio with someone else; it’s more interesting as there is constant feedback in the creation process which I enjoy. I think it’s important. It just feels more creative to me.

PIXEL BPM: About time! With so many years in the game South Africa must be one of the few places you’ve not yet played in. Pixel: Yeah, I’m definitely looking forward to this. It took some time indeed but I’m happy it finally worked out. I have heard a lot about the scene so now I will finally get to see it myself.

BPM: There seems to be big upswing in progressive trance amongst Israeli producers – and your tune with Freedom Fighters – Trick & Treat – is a really good example of this new, techy progtrance with big kicks. Are you thinking of slowing down your tracks too or are you still very much a fan of full-on? Pixel: Well, I’ll be honest I do like those big kicks. I like that the sound is cleaner now... it leaves space for even bigger kicks! On the other hand I’m a full-on fan and a big fan of tension and release so I’m not sure where I’m going with my music... doing some of both I guess, is the challenge for me at the moment.

BPM: What’s your impression of our country, based on what you’ve heard and who you’ve met? Pixel: Well I've heard countless times how good the Cape Town life is ... and that's by non South Africans. I mean often people say how nice their own country is but all my friends that have been there tell me it’s amazing... some who have played and others who have just visited. I’m gonna stay for a week so I’m hoping to be able to see for myself. BPM: DJ’ing since 1999. Creating tunes since 2000. But a lot has changed. What would you say is better now than when you started out? Pixel: Well the scene back then was more underground, no doubt ... there was more culture behind it. In a way it was more powerful. Nowadays it’s more mainstream which has some advantages as well. The production levels at parties and festivals are

enough to witness the introduction of some great international artists performing and this year sees no less than three such luminaries invited to perform. On the main stage Pixel and Nok both arrive for their first ever performance here and likewise Ill Gates, a first-time visitor too, will be dropping his bass heavy beats on the Music Box Stage. We caught up with Pixel and Nok ahead of their inaugural visit to our sunny shores...

certainly better today. There is also more exposure for the music and the artists and I do believe it has become more global too. BPM: You have a long history of collaborations – even on your new E.P. – Here & There – you have collaborated on all

BPM: Which psy artist[s] would you say had the biggest influence on you? Pixel: Simon Posford, Union Jack, X Dream and some old GMS tunes for sure. BPM: And final question: of the ‘new breed’ of producers, who has impressed you recently? Pixel: Neelix sounds pretty good and I like Liquid Soul as well as Loud.

21 BPM: If someone who knew very little about trance music had to ask you what the difference is between what Tiësto and Armin Van Buuren call progressive trance and what we know as progressive trance (i.e. Blue Tunes, Iono, Spintwist, etc.) how would you explain this? Nok: I would say the Tiësto trance sound is more commercial, with cheesier melodies and more vocals... closer to radio music. Our kind of progressive trance sound is more underground, more focused on the grooves and melodies… and in my opinion is more music for the soul.

NOK BPM: You’ve been in the scene for some time now. What would you say is better about the progressive trance scene today? Nok: I think nowadays you have a much bigger range of progressive music. Many artists are producing progressive now so the influences are broader... many ideas, many new styles. BPM: What do you miss from the ‘old days’? Nok: Back then the music was very special. Each song had its own character. Nowadays it's hard to make something completely new. BPM: You started out producing full-on psytrance under your moniker, Galactika. What was the deciding factor to produce prog-trance instead? Nok: I'd always been very influenced by progressive trance so it was a natural progression. I tried many different ideas in the beginning to find the right sound so in between that I had already started to record slower 133138 bpm stuff. BPM: Your new album, New Order, is also your first full length as Nok. Many artists mainly release EP’s (faster and easier than albums) - what made you hold back and produce a full album as opposed to a continuous stream of singles and/or EP’s? Nok: It was long overdue to bring out an album. I’ve been releasing single Nok tracks for about 5 years already but New Order actually includes the last released EP’s plus 3 new tracks. I think it is important to release an album… especially since there are so many EP’s coming out. An album shows off more than just 1 or 2 tracks from the artist.

BPM: What is a typical week in the life of Alexander Dorkian? Nok: Haha, good question... normally I wake up early to start my day... do some sport in the morning, or take my daughter to school. The rest of the day is mostly studio or office work or sometimes just meeting with friends. In the afternoon playing Playstation which I especially enjoy with Fabio and Benni Moon! On my free days I like to spend time with my daughter. BPM: The album has the definitive Hamburg sound that people relate to for that city’s progressive trance scene. Can you tell for yourself that the music has that specific style and sound? I ask this because the same has always been said for Israel, South Africa, Brazil etc so I am curious if you can also hear that typical Hamburg sound? Nok: Yes, the first 5 tracks of the album definitely reflect the typical Hamburg sound. The last four tracks however are more in the direction of psytrance. I think every scene in a country develops their own sound as you say and right now the Hamburg sound is working very well worldwide.

BPM: South Africa. By now you should have heard about our parties. Ritmo has been and will have been back 2 weeks before you play. Symphonic was here and recently Fabio & Moon. We’ve been slow to catch onto progressive (still very full on - the parties) - what have you heard? Nok: I’ve heard a lot of good things; that it’s a very nice scene. But I’m really excited to see it myself…. BPM: Lastly, what takes a party from good to excellent? Nok: The crowd, the vibe and the music. The crowd, the vibe and the music! I think we can give him that, waddya say Cape Town trance massive?

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22 FEATURE By Heather Mennell

DJ MPHOZA TIME TO SHINE “THERE'S A WHOLE LOT MORE TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY THAN MAKING BEATS AND PLAYING GIGS.YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THE PAPERWORK OR YOU'LL GET ROBBED WITHOUT EVEN REALIZING IT.”

oul Candi’s bright new star is turning heads with his chart topping tracks. His instinctual understanding of house music makes the music he produces feel like classics from the first note in. It’s clear that DJ MPHOZA has that magic touch. Deep and soulful at times, floordestroying at others - his debut album Bring Back the Love flaunts his skill and versatility as a producer. But it takes a lot more than raw talent to work your way to the top. BPM Magazine chats to DJ Mphoza about making music, paperwork and learning things the hard way. Mphoza has spent the last seven years in pursuit of the perfect beat, providing the country’s top DJs with hit tracks in the process. Tastemakers and pioneers like Oskido, DJ Zinhle, Euphonik, DJ Fresh, DJ Mandla, DJ Sbu and the late Brett Jackson have given Mphoza’s tracks the nod by rocking them in clubs around the country and releasing them on chart-

topping compilations. More recently Mphoza fulfilled remix duties for UK producer Atjazz and French house icon Claude Monnet (alongside Culoe De Song). In 2010 he had his major breakthrough with the summer anthem Moove. The track was released on the Candi Roots project - a series that aims to showcase the best home-grown music and upcoming producers. Sensing a new star Soul Candi Records was quick to offer him a record deal and if you take a listen to his debut album Bring Back The Love (reviewed on Pg 42) it’s easy to understand why. Mphoza blends solid 4/4 dynamics, early deep house influences with his own innovative melodies. His career might seem like a whirlwind success, but it hasn’t been easy. South Africa’s house music scene is highly competitive. After all, the rainbow nation is the world’s biggest consumer of the genre. “It seems like every person you meet is either a DJ or producer or trying

to get their foot in the door.” he says. What becomes obvious is that in order to succeed you not only need to be a stand-out talent, but possess a variety of other skills - something Mphoza knows all too well. “For me the biggest challenge was to be given a chance,” he explains “there are so many young hopefuls approaching labels and DJs - it’s tough to make an impression and be taken seriously and remain motivated. A big part of success is learning from your mistakes - you need to be open to those lessons and empower yourself with the right information.” he says, “Learning the business side is crucial.” Before pursuing music full time, Mphoza studied auditing and did a short course in marketing, which he has applied his career. “There’s a whole lot more to the music industry than making beats and playing gigs. You have to understand the paperwork or you’ll get robbed without even realizing it.” When Mphoza talks about music, it’s obvious his soul has been hijacked. It’s rare and refreshing to meet a rising star who is grateful for the opportunities coming his way. He has a special combination of skills, talent and perseverance which explains why he has spoken alongside industry leaders at conferences like the South African Music Conference (2010) and the North West Arts Conference (2011). For now, Mphoza is anticipating the imminent release of the video for Lovelight - his collaboration with San Francisco based vocalist, Marissa Guzman (which held the number one spot on YFM’s Top 40 for two consecutive weeks). The second single from his debut album is the title track Bring Back The Love, an upfront club track featuring the powerful vocals of house diva, Lolo. All signs point to a bright and exciting future for this naturally gifted and driven producer. It’s time for Mphoza to take his rightful place in the limelight.

24 FEATURE By Romy Hi Hat

DINO BRAVO THE OPEN FORMAT DJ

ino Bravo, the open format DJ whose penchant for sound mash up is an ode to his personal ‘no restrictions’ policy is specifically different in his approach to DJing as he inter-mixes remixed and edited versions of mainstream’s popular music across from Dance, Pop, Hip Hop and even Alternative Rock. The DJ sets he spins for club gigs and his well known Ultimix@6 sets on 5FM reflect this. “My style is unlimited. I do that because I like to bring something different to the table. It's difficult doing it the way I do. I meet resistance because I don't have a set style and I don't get booked for festivals because they don't know where to place me. For this reason, I normally get booked for clubs. When I get a booking, I research the event venue; its usual crowd and then I customize a set. I normally throw in some Hip Hop, House and some banging Latina flavour,” he confirms in his hybrid Afro/Cuban accent. Born in Angola and raised in Cuba, he decided to emigrate in the mid-nineties and found himself in a finally free South Africa during the ‘local is lekker’ era that showcased hyper-colour, patch leather jackets and Kwaito/Pop in the slowly emerging “Mzansi” music scene. His own heritage boasts a diverse Afro-South American fusion which he brought forth into his music and combined with what South Africans were [and are still] into. “The music I play is originally influenced by my Cuban roots. When I got to South Africa it was tough because everyone was into a different sound than what I was used to, but I adapted very quickly. I became good with Kwaito and people loved me for it. Then House music got really popular and since I was used to playing Latin House, I fused what I liked with the sound at the time, and people liked that too.” Despite Bravo’s success in South Africa he reveals his love for international gigs too; “I enjoy playing overseas in general, specifically Europe because the people are more open minded, educated, and they like being challenged, unlike in South Africa

“MY STYLE IS UNLIMITED. I DO THAT BECAUSE I LIKE TO BRING SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO THE TABLE.” where most people like what they like.” His first release Bravomania in 2003 was independently produced and distributed by him. In all of his excitement for the release he had harboured high expectations of its local audience reception. The reality however proved to be somewhat of a wake-up call and a lesson learnt. He opens up, “I had put so much of myself into it. But the album wasn't received in the way I had hoped it would be. Also, radio wouldn't play it and TV wouldn't play either of the two videos I had made. I believe it's because I did that album independently and they're used to working with record labels and I could get no way in.”

Dino has officially been producing music for six years now and professes to still be learning and growing as he goes. There are a few factors that he personally considers to be necessary for a quality production. “The beat has to be good and the key in sync with the time: it must agree with the format and be no faster than 130 bpm,” he states emphatically. Speaking of albums, South Africans can expect a new album release from Dino, titled 100% Dino Bravo out any day now. “It's a two disc release and is one hundred percent all of my creative influence with no interference from the record label [Gallo Records], which is great for creativity. You can expect a lot of banging dance music with a Latin touch,” he beams. The eclectic DJ strongly values soul and rhythm as powerful musical elements. In a society where commercialisation and digital production is the norm, I’m curious as to how one holds onto the essential notion of ‘soul’ within music. “Soul music is a creator, I believe this,” he says, pausing to consider the question. “It's a part of me and it's a pity it's not as popular right now as it used to be. However, all music influence comes from soul. With good music, modern, commercial or old, there is always the fact that it has soul.” Find Dino Bravo on Facebook by simply searching his name. Look out for 100% Dino Bravo in music stores nationwide.

28 FEATURE By Tendai Luwo

MIZA FEELING ON TOP OF THE WORLD

ou never quite know what to expect when you meet an artist for the first time. Some are cold, some are talkative and some are in a shady place in-between but it’s almost unheard of to meet one who converses with you like you’re a long lost friend. But that’s the pleasure I had when I got to interview Tumi Modibedi or more popularly known as Miza, the guy behind the smash hit, Superhero. It’s somewhat unfair to call Miza a jack-of-all-trades because Jack was never really a master at one. But Miza has excelled at all he has set out to do. He does admit though that each venture came with its own set of challenges. We can’t help but both laugh when he states that he once auditioned for Yizo

Yizo, but even though he didn’t get the part, the prophetic statement he made back in high school that “I’m gonna be famous” kept him going and now not only does he feature in several hit TV shows but he is also the hands behind the current radio hit, Feelings featuring Noluthando Meje (Nolly). Having one album in the bag, numerous hit singles and another album on the way, you’d be surprised to know that Miza’s first love is acting and his music production side is actually the result of the close relationship he has with successful producer Nutty Nys. After lending a helping hand with Nutty’s own hit, Nka Mo Dira, his long time friend made him an offer he couldn’t refuse; the chance to work on his own album. Having started the Trevor Edmund Group together amongst other ventures, working on Miza’s own album was the next obvious step. Funny enough the biggest track on the album, Superhero featuring Flabba, was the last song to be done for the album and took just 40 minutes to produce. Jumping back to present day, Feelings, has taken the airwaves by storm and has its own interesting story. When Miza got Nolly into the studio, they recorded a totally different song but it just didn’t have the same appeal to the magic man. So two days later Nolly was back in studio and Feelings was recorded. Once all was said and done, Miza seemed to be the only one who believed in the track and he eventually found himself pushing the song

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to radio stations all over South Africa like a hungry unsigned artist. Evidently the resilience paid off. With his string of hits, it’s no surprise that Miza is having a little bit of a hard time selecting the follow up single, “I have about 5 other tracks that could follow after Feelings”. So we can only sit and wait to see what Miza will drop next. Alongside this follow up single, the album is due for release later this year but he makes it very clear that he won’t put himself under pressure to get it out. But it’s obviously worth the wait. Straying away from the music for a bit, Miza also explains how he is passionate about giving back to those who are less fortunate. Alongside his annual fundraising event, Black and Gold, where he throws a party around the time of his own birthday in June, for the less fortunate, he also holds motivational talks for anyone willing to listen, from schools to prisons. “Sometimes I just don’t sleep. A lot of the times I’m a zombie.” That’s Miza’s explanation as to how he manages to achieve all of this. And as taxing as it may be, it surely does pay off. One can only pray that Miza doesn’t abandon any particular passion over the other, for the world can’t help but love anything that he works on. ‘We can’t control it. It’s just that feeling.’ Follow Miza here: facebook.com/miza.modibedi

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34 COLUMNIST By Tendai Luwo

THE DEEP END WITH LUO TALK TO MY MANAGER hen I first told my mother that I wanted to be in the media and entertainment industry, the first thing she said to me behind her teary eyes was “but it’s full of drugs, sex and Lord knows what else.” My poor mother just couldn’t help but clutch at her chest and sob quietly, for she knew what lay ahead in my chosen career path. Thankfully though I managed to keep well away from that, but there is something else that crept up on me so unexpectedly you’d swear it was taught by the Devil himself. It was industry managers. You see industry managers are like uncles (or aunties… but uncles make the story scarier so you’ll listen); they are the people who we are told to put our trust in. When we are still growing in this ever so harsh industry, our natural instinct is to turn to our ‘uncles’ for guidance. But alas, there is always that one uncle who sadly took advantage of little Timmy and by the time anyone realised what was going on his talent had been sapped out of him and he had become an industry has-been. As a writer, whenever I would like to do a feature on a particular artist, I usually contact their managers to request an interview and schedule it. Most artists I’ve dealt with have decent managers. Some even have great managers like Madite who manages Sai & Ribatone or Dineo who manages Lomwe and Zeus. But the few bad apples that I’ve come across really send shivers down my spine. Not because we didn’t interact well but more because I fear the artist is sitting in a studio somewhere, oblivious to the damage their ‘uncle’ is doing to their business relationships. For any artist, no matter how famous or up-and-coming, public relations are vital. And if your manager is your first port of call for anyone interested in you, then you better make sure they are well versed with their P’s and Q’s [and not just the 1’s & 2’s, Ed]. Sadly the problem starts with the initial selection of a manager. I recall when I first started out as a DJ, once I had a little airplay on a national radio and the Facebook friend requests started to increase, I had everyone from Aunts (real aunts not the scary ones mentioned before) to my next door neighbour’s

brother’s doctor asking to manage me. At that point I’ll admit some of the offers seemed tempting. A lot of the people seemed to know it all. I mean I honestly knew nothing besides the music, but for some reason I turned them all down. And even to date, I still don’t have a manager and I’m doing just fine. Now I’m not saying picking someone from your immediate circle is bad, it works great for other people. Ralf Gum is managed by his wife and QB Smith has no manager at all. To each his own. But I do say this; pick your manager like you’d pick your underwear. You have to be comfortable and it has to work for you. More than anything you and your manager have to share in the same vision for your career. If you dream of one day playing at Coachella, then your manager has to be willing to help you work towards that dream. Unfortunately some managers can’t see you bigger than playing at a Matric Dance and this is where the problems start. To put it into context, we know Raymond Ackerman owns Pick ‘n

“...IF YOUR MANAGER IS YOUR FIRST PORT OF CALL FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN YOU, THEN YOU BETTER MAKE SURE THEY ARE WELL VERSED WITH THEIR P'S AND Q'S.” Pay but our first interaction with the brand is the cashier at the checkout. If they don’t give us good service we will be quick to say screw Pick ‘n Pay and no matter how hard Mr Ackerman works, his efforts will all be in vain. Likewise if your agent is sending out the wrong message on your behalf.... well need I say more? All that being said, artists should remember that your manager is not your agent or your assistant. They will not get you coffee and is definitely not Ari Gold from Entourage. So get rid of the images that the TV series puts in your head, evaluate what you want out of your career and proceed to pick the right team for the job. Remember, a manager works with you, not for you. Good luck.

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WE GRAB 5 MINUTES WITH SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE DJ'S & ARTISTS AND ASK THEM... WELL... JUST ABOUT ANYTHING WE FEEL LIKE!!!

FM's Nicole Da Silva is a hard working, no holds barred local SA lovely. She DJs, runs for Rhinos, reviews technology for girls, can

whip together a mean omelette in a minute and refuses to succumb to being dull. Her fans love her for it and she's only just begun to amaze. We grab five minutes

1. Running a marathon for charity is not... For sissies.

14. What was working with talk show host Noeleen like? It’s always cool working on TV. Noeleen has been doing it for so long, she’s amazing to watch. While she’s talking she has producers talking to her in her earpiece. It’s tough to talk about one thing and receive instructions at the same time. I love watching how it all comes together. She’s pretty cool off camera. We often compare shoes between links.

2. Rhinos are meant to be... Admired not hunted. 3. Starting your day at 2 AM in order to do a radio show that starts at 3 AM is a lot like... Starting a classic Jaguar. It takes a little while to warm up and get the engine turning, but once it gets going you point to your friends and say “Wow, look at that”.

15. What do you like to do when no one's watching? Dance, baby!

4.Your three favourite club tunes to spin at the moment? A mashup of Avicii’s, Levels and Gotye’s Somebody That I Used To Know; Florence and The Machine - Spectrum (Calvin Harris Remix); Cosmic Gate and J’Something - Over the Rainbow.

16. If you lived in a fantasy cartoon world where all the characters were DJs, your catch phrase would be... “You want more, I’ll give you more.” 17. A... strong sense of self confidence ...is what makes a man very attractive.

5. What is your favourite post work out snack? Organic dried mango

18.You were... Deputy Head Girl ...in High School.

6. Talk shows exist in order to... Inform and engage people that want more from radio than music and entertainment. 7. One thing most South Africans don't know about 5FM is that... It’s the best station to work for. Not everyone knows that. 5FM has an amazing team of people working behind the scenes that no one knows about. 8. What is your definition of success? Reaching your own goals and being happy. 9. Our preferences keep changing as we evolve. What is your biggest love and loathe at the moment? I have discovered that I love ridiculously artistic high heel shoes, sadly they’re mainly available overseas. I loathe rude people, but that’s been consistent since I was a teen. 10. Being South African and Portuguese means never having to... Be dull

of her jam packed day to ask her pretty much anything we feel like. And, of course the feisty raven haired beauty answered in the same fashion.

19.You love it most when... A plan comes together. 20. The worst piece of advice someone’s ever tried to convince you of is... To get a “stable” job

“YOU WANT MORE, I’LL GIVE YOU MORE.” 11. What is the one dish you know how to cook well? Um… do eggs count? I can make a mean omelette, scrambled and poached egg for you. Anything else and you’re taking your life in your hands. 12. What was one of your favourite tech products that you reviewed on GirlGuides.co.za? Definitely the Kindle Touch 3G. 13. If we categorised the sound and style of the music you play in your DJ sets, it would be... Commercial house with an electro/ progressive sound.

21. What is the one promise you keep making to yourself that you always break? To finish my tattoo. 22. Jo’burg girls are... Feisty 23. If you were an MC, what would your aka name be? Nicky-Nix 24.What do you never leave home without? My iPhone 25. The South African music industry needs more... Support

FEATURE By Nathan Kabingesi

TWO SIDES OF THE FONQUE: LABEL MANAGER BY DAY, GENRE MELDING DJ BY NIGHT THE STORY OF KID FONQUE. “...THE WIDE RANGE OF MUSIC I PLAY HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PART OF WHO I AM AND THAT'S NOT SOMETHING YOU CAN JUST SET ASIDE.”

orn in Scotland, Allan Nicoll immigrated to South Africa with his family at the age of four. Talking about his youth, it’s pretty clear our man inherited his love of music from his father, “My dad and I would drive down to CD Warehouse in Rosebank every Sunday and spend hours listening to music; Led Zeppelin, The Who, the kind of stuff parents who came from a strong hippy culture were supposed to listen to, you know?” But it was with the discovery of the Rebirth of Cool series that he began to embrace such genres as trip-hop, drum ‘n bass, funk, acid jazz and soul, developing the kind of eclectic musical taste that would later become synonymous with his DJ moniker, Kid Fonque. He started buying records from the likes of DJ Shadow and Ninja Tune while on a gap year in the UK and by the time he came home and started spinning, he’d already amassed a pretty eclectic collection, “Funny thing is, at the time, a lot of people

thought you had to stick to a specific sound if you wanted to succeed as a DJ.” Ironically, this might have been exactly what helped him and his mates secure a weekly Tuesday night slot at 206, a gig that would turn into a two year residency at the club and provide the platform for the Kid to grow his musical dexterity. Day-lighting as a sales rep for Kurse Music brought him into frequent contact with Soul Candi Records owner, Harael Salkow, and the two got on so well professionally that Allan soon joined on as the label’s Sales Manager. In early 2011, Allan took over the position of Label Manager at Soul Candi, a job which he describes as consisting of, “supervising every aspect of an album, from sourcing and compilation of tracks, selecting singles, conceptualising cover art to the sequencing and even mixing of the album...” among other responsibilities. He’s also involved in the production of music videos for singles, an aspect of his job which he particularly enjoys, "Being a

DJ is creative and artistic, and I love being able to exercise that creativity in my job. “The album art for Candi Roots Vol. 1, which he helped conceive, gave rise to the concept for the music video in which the main protagonist, DJ Mphoza, is secretly a super hero DJ a-la Clark Kent, complete with spandex unitard, zooming about town to rescue half-comatose revellers from the doldrums of tired parties with his infectious brand of dance house. Could this be a case of art imitating life for our man Fonque? Managing a predominantly deep house centric label, you’d think he’d have conformed to popular demand, “My wife brought that up in the b, but the wide range of music I play has always been a part of who I am and that’s not something you can just set aside. I’m passionate about it and that’s why I keep at it.” It’s no surprise then, that completely apart from his day job, he maintains a reputation for being one the most sonically subversive DJ’s in the country, combining his innate creativity with an ear that takes in more genres of music than a digital karaoke machine. His monthly nights at Kitcheners, #2Sides of the Beat, are testament to the journey through sound a typical Kid Fonque set might take you on, criss-crossing the spectrum of music, often with the aide of a live band, to include Latin, house, post-dub-step, soul, and hiphop fusions, “No one wants to listen to the same sound for five hours straight, people haven’t got their blinkers on so much anymore, they’re more open to new music.” You might also catch him serving up his signature sound selections at House 22 in Pretoria, Thesis Social Jamz in Soweto and at festivals like Oppikoppi and Rocking the Daisies. Add to that nocturnal itinerary the five critically acclaimed compilations he’s put out to date, you’ve got to wonder where the man finds the time to get all of this done, “Easy,” he quips with a knowing smile, “you make it.” Follow Kid Fonque here: facebook.com/kidfonque

40 FEATURE By Sergio Pereira

APPLETISER PARTNER DUB FX & TAMARA DEY

FOR NEW SOUNDTRACK TO THE BRAND... or their latest campaign “Sparkle On!”, Appletiser didn’t get the Monotones or the Fanny Ks of the brand brothel world involved, but chose the bold route of putting international loop artist, Dub FX (real name Benjamin Stanford), together with South Africa’s queen of clubs, Tamara Dey, to see what they would come up with. The result of this unlikely collaboration is a beat-crazy song, which will accompany the campaign and be included in an advertisement, featuring – you guessed it – Dub and Tamara.

DUB MEET TAMARA; TAMARA MEET DUB Sitting together, the superstar duo both concede that the whole concept was mapped out and designed before they’d even been approached. This leads to the million dollar question: Were they even familiar with each other’s music before this project? “No, we were introduced to each other through this,” Tamara says honestly. “I was told about Dub and then went and spied on him online and was just so blown away. Up until that point, it was just a cool opportunity: an amazing brand to work with, great opportunity to be myself in an ad, and represent my brand out there as well - but then, when I stumbled upon his stuff, it was like, ‘Shit. This guy is really amazing.’ On a musical level, [it was an] awesome opportunity to work with someone I’d really like to work with.” “I felt the same way,” Dub smiles. “I like working with other vocalists, and I’ve done so in a lot of places - but never someone like Tamara. I’ve worked with rappers mainly rappers - and solo instrumentalists. So, [it was] getting the chance to work with: a) someone who’s really good at singing, and in a style I’ve never worked with before, and b) someone who actually has quite a bit of notoriety in this country, so it kind of helps me, too. Hopefully, we’ll expose each other to our audiences.”

BEYOND THE CAMPAIGN Affirming how they’ve clicked musically, when it could’ve all just failed, Dub and Tamara go on to mention how they’d like to rewrite or extend the campaign song, because they feel it has the potential to be a radio single, or even a club hit. So, is there any chance of fans seeing them performing the song in a live setting soon? “Not at this point,” Dub says. However, Tamara isn’t saying never, quickly adding, “I mean, if we did rework a version for radio and he came out to do some shows, which I’m really hoping is gonna happen. This whole thing has exposed me to his stuff, and I think people here, across the board, are going to dig what he does. It would be rad to see him play some shows here, and, if that happened, I’d love to jump up [on stage] with him.”

TO GIG OR NOT TO GIG Rather interestingly, Dub isn’t performing any South African shows this time around. “I really wanted to. We tried to organise something, but just because I don’t really have much of a profile [here], nothing seemed to [work]. I’m also in the middle of an intense tour across Europe and the US... I probably could’ve organised something really little - but I just thought, I’d rather wait, do this [Appletiser song and commercial], have some chill time, go to a game reserve and poke our noses around a bit. I think after we’ve finished this tune, maybe I’ll come back and do some festivals,” he says. Considering how many musicians promise to come back to South Africa, but lie like a politician under oath, I push him for a more concrete answer. When, Dub, when? “I’m booked up until November, and then I’m taking a break for a few months. So, next year... next summer or spring?” Doing her bit to ease any apprehension that Dub might have about coming back, Tamara adds, “I know the scene here well. I think the Cape Town scene will just eat him up. His stuff crosses over; it’ll appeal

“HOPEFULLY, WE'LL EXPOSE EACH OTHER TO OUR AUDIENCES …” to your dubstep crowd, hip hop crowd, dance/electro kids. There are a lot of venues where his live performance will go down well.” Hopefully, Tamara’s influence and words will seal the deal and get Dub FX back in SA sooner than we think.

42 ALBUM REVIEWS

1. DJ Mphoza - Bring Back The Love (Soul Candi Records) <Urban House> Mphoza has made his name on the back of some of the most infectious dance floor fillers to come out of Soul Candi in the last five years, especially the monster hit, Move. His contribution to the Candi Roots Vol.1 compilation showed his acute awareness of what works on the dance floor and he’s followed suit with his first artist album, Bring Back The Love, an offering that has the feel of a homage to it, with a distinctly old school, early nineties house vibe. Each track has a ring of familiarity that straddles the line between past and present, conjuring memories of the monster hits that helped cement house music's place in the youth consciousness of South Africa. One consequence of this is that the album comes over as unrefined and if it’s meant to be a throwback to compilations like the Fresh House Flava, Smallz Sweet Soundz, What’s Phat Pussy Cat and the like, then it falls quite a way short of what was always going to be an impossible goal. No single producer could hope to remake the classics. But if you’re in the market for some unpretentious dance music, then Mphoza is definitely your man. Reviewed by Nathan Kabingesi

2. DJ Terance - Music Box 6 (Home & Away) (Soul Candi Records)

<Urban House> Terance sticks to the formula with this latest addition to the award winning Music Box compilation series; two discs, titled Home and Away respectively, once again feature a selection of tracks arranged to elicit very different moods. Away, the clubbier of the two, has a warm, jazzy vibe to it, and while the track selection may never compel you to do more than tap your foot in appreciation, it should serve as a livener for a Friday night out on the town. Home has more of a Sunday afternoon chill-session feel to it, featuring mellow, soothing sounds with one or two up tempo tracks thrown in for good measure. Unfortunately, that’s about all that can be said for the album. The insistence on including as many as six tracks by one artist is a little bewildering, especially when the quality of vocals on some of those tracks isn’t up to the standard fans of the series have come to expect. With the exception of sparklers from Chymamusique, Darque and Tabzunderground, the whole thing is little more than a rehash of the 5th in the series, and in a lot of ways, not as good. Reviewed by Nathan Kabingesi

3. Foreal House Sessions Vol. 2 mixed by Miggs (Soul Candi Records) <House> Miggs has built up a reputation for being able to move a crowd with a selection of fresh cuts; unearthing new gems and entertaining at the same time. With Foreal House Sessions Vol. 2, the Pretoria native features more local talent than on previous compilations while maintaining a deep, soulful, sonic signature throughout. Deeptape

Project’s Moments in Time and Jedset’s Attraction are stand outs on an album that also includes Miggs’ own composition, Better Days, among other impressive locally produced tracks. Miguel Migs’ Don’t Stop featuring the vocal styling’s of Lysa Aya Trenier has instant classic written all over it, with element of old school funk and moody jazz. Jimpster’s Late Night Blues and Shur-I-Kan’s Body Double are straight up dark and deep, adding a little variety to an album that, while not as sonically coherent as Miggs’ previous compilations, is a solid addition to the series. Reviewed by Nathan Kabingesi

4. DJ Thulz - Nine38 (Sheer Sound) <Urban House> The opening track on DJ Thulz’ first album is a disappointment when compared to the quality of the rest of the album. Amateurish production and average vocals make it a song you immediately want to skip and seeing as Work It Out is a production by Thulz himself, it makes for a bad first impression where impressions count the most. Thankfully the album starts to flow beautifully with soulful numbers like Inside of Me by Ree Morris and the Ceubur remix of Children of The Ghetto by Mmelashon. The album also strives to have a decent balance between soulful vocal tracks and the tribal sound that has infected dance floors all over South Africa lately. Thulz also redeems himself with his other productions later on in the CD. Down and Under, X-Factor, as well as 2 Nindo Boyus by the DJ featuring Wiseman are bound to satisfy most dance hungry crowds. Nine38 is a fair attempt at a first album by DJ Thulz but with the increasing number of quality albums currently being put out on the local scene, I’m not sure if it will be enough to thrust his brand into the limelight. Reviewed by Tendai Luwo

5. Club Culture - Mixed by F.eU - (Soul Candi Records) <House> The key to making a good compilation lies in knowing exactly who you are directing your album towards and what they require, then of course delivering on this. House music heavy weights, DJ’s Fresh and Euphonik, have mastered this formula and it is evident in their new offering, Club Culture. This 14 track compilation is aimed straight at the dancefloor and takes a clean headshot. It starts off with the melodic and equally mesmerizing Love Song 28 by Jullian Gomes then glides into a superb selection of current hits such as Do Better by The Layabouts, Heaven or Hell by Guy Robin and club favourite, Lovesick (DJ Fresh Refresh) by The Arrows. In the spirit of adding a touch of personal flavour, F.eU also adds a mash-up of Gregor Salto’s Horizonte and Mi Casa’s Heavenly Sent Acapella, a blend that adds that touch of magic to an already superb compilation. Hide and Seek by the youthful Mash.O as well as Angola’s DJ Eff and his interpretation of Oh Yeah by Harrison Crump are also stellar additions to the compilation that sufficiently cater to the more urban market. Reviewed by Tendai Luwo

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46 ALBUM REVIEWS 6. Hot Chip - In our Heads (Just Music)

<Electronic Pop> Hot Chip are champions of indie dance and masters of weaving a myriad of influences into energetic, quirky pop music. Unless you have been living under a stone, I’m sure you’ll remember them singing about a monkey and a miniature symbol. They’ve outlasted and outshone many of their contemporaries - becoming a permanent highlight at festivals around the world. Why? They’ve devised an original and engaging approach to electronic music. In Our Heads is their sixth album and it flaunts their skill at constructing catchy pop melodies as well as their vast experience at pleasing crowds. Eleven tracks in total - many of them are love songs. Some I loved, some I found to be too cluttered, too busy. Influences from Joe Goddard’s solo and side projects filter through a little the vocoded voice and beat on Night and Day reminiscent of his joint effort with Raf Rundell (as The 2 Bears) and some of the housier tracks trigger faded flashbacks of his hit Gabriel. All in all I liked the album; when Hot Chip get it right, they’re untouchable. It’s a well rounded offering: slow ballads are balanced with tracks that’ll ignite any decent hipster disco. This is Hot Chip doing what they do, no surprises. Reviewed by Heather Mennell

7. The Cinematic Orchestra presents In Motion #1 (Ninja Tune / Just Music) 8.

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<Ambient> Cinematic Orchestra are very much a concept band, and their concept is summed up by their name. Unfortunately arriving into the music scene at the collapse of the Nineties, their laid back, electro and Jazz inflected music was unceremoniously filed into the already congealing Acid Jazz/Trip Hop folder, effectively muting their particular musical design. Their debut Motion saw them invited to perform at The Director's Guild Awards celebration of Stanley Kubrick's works, after which they were commissioned to record Man with a Movie Camera, a fantastical soundtrack to the titular, 1929 Russian silent film. Two acclaimed studio albums, and remix/live albums followed. This year's In Motion #1 sees the Orchestra truly live up to its name, moving decidedly away from the turntable & sampling elements that got them their Acid Jazz tag. Less Jazzy, their latest focuses on Classical chamber orchestrations, with half the tracks reworked by guest composers. Unfortunately, the album suffers from being void of the visual stimuli that originally guided and charmed its sound-patterns: The seven compositions are soundtracks to 7 short-films, and, sadly, without their visual inspiration to ‘enflesh’ them, much of the album sounds searching. Mind you, a YouTube account sorts that out right quick. Think of the album as an invite to 7 audio-visual adventures. Reviewed by Mickdotcom

8. Adrian Lux - Adrian Lux (Just Music ) <Indie Progressive House/Trance> Adrian Lux's long awaited, self titled debut album speaks for itself as a quality piece of work, reflecting individual personality, taste and seamless originality. On hearing Teenage Crime I'm reminded of this fun tune that went balls mad on social media just over two years ago. The thinned out, husky, smoky vocals by Rebecca & Fiona, Lune, Dante and Joakim Berg are brilliant on this album standing out as its signature projection. It's the perfect accompaniment to the image

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portrayed by the release, reminiscent of early 80's electronic music. All I Ever Wanted featuring Joakim Berg, is a good example of this. The refreshing thing about this Swedish producer is that he does not just rely on the typical big room anthemic sound so used by Prog Trance producers. Leave The World Behind is also a great model of experimentation as he combines the use of polyrhythmic sound samples with a distorted chorded synth pad, resulting in a genuinely unique sound and feel that is interesting to listen to without feeling overbearing in its eclecticism. Overall, this album proves the talent, vision and skill of Adrian Lux as a line drawn in the sands of electronic music production. Reviewed by Mary Honeychild

9. Alex M.O.R.P.H - Prime Mover (Next Music/Armada) <Club Trance>The first half of Prime Mover encapsulates the radio friendly songs that will no doubt do the formidable chart climb. Eternal Flame starts it off on a nostalgic, emotional Progressive Trance ride, and predictably so. Sucker Punch however resembles an old hard house feel, making it a little more fast-paced and steadier with the lifts and breaks, switching between light and dark and back in the space of four minutes, making it a great high energy fist pumping track. M.O.R.P.H features S.A.'s very own Protoculture on Waking up the Stars which is an ideal big room club joint; perky, happy and the sort of mid DJ-set track when maintaining the high. Connected is also another goodie, off centre in it’s unpredictably. This number sports remnants of the darker, Tech infused, synthy variety. Alex M.O.R.P.H really gets into it with the second half of this release and from track nine, titled Prime Mover he makes it feel like you've slipped back into the old hard and original rave days of the nineties. Picture getting balls out wild in the traditional red lens shades era. Tales Of the Black Panther will more than likely be another fan favourite; overall Prime Mover should effortlessly satisfy club Trance fans. Reviewed by Mary Honeychild

10. Emma Hewitt - Burn the Sky Down <Club Trance> The intro to Burn the Sky Down sets off a somewhat unexpected moody, dark and sultry feel. Armada did well on signing Emma Hewitt, making her an official label vocalist. She sings with purposeful emotion and the kind of raw openness evident in really honest and brilliant singers. Colours is a good example of this. The production on the album reflects more of a world electronica/80's retro feel than the usual Armada Progressive Trance signature. She's definitely spread her own wings of artistic expression with this album. Her style makes me think of pop singer, Robyn whose similar heartfelt, edgy and soft grunge chic appeal makes her suitable for the growing modern electronic music age. Emma the singer is just lovely and solidifies her spot on this label as one she has carved out on her own. State That I'm In is also another haunting piece of work, filtering out a 'lost in the abandoned burned out woods' image into one’s brain when listening to it. She does end the album off on the lighter and softer note with the sweeter Circles and of course the track she did with Dash Berlin Spinning Plates closes things off with a typically high energy club dance imprint. Reviewed by Mary Honeychild

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48 ALBUM REVIEWS 11. Origin 4 - Compiled by Regan - (Nano Records) 11.

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<Psytrance> Many moons ago... well actually 10 years ago, back in 2002, Nano Records launched in South Africa as one of a small handful of labels dedicated to producing psytrance. That first release called Emergence was significant for several reasons, the most notable being the production quality standard they were able to achieve at a time when SA psy labels were figuring it all out and also because the label had unearthed what would become SA’s best known trance artist, Protoculture. Fast forward 10 years and many of the music labels both locally and internationally have since dissipated, yet Nano still keeps pumping out quality tuneage. Origin 4 is an apt celebration of their 10 years in the business and equally apt is the fact that label boss, Regan, has compiled this whopping 18 tracker. So does any of this actually matter? Well yes because it’s this very heritage that shines through on the collection of tracks Regan presents to us. Typically Nano in a sunshine, full-on psychedelic kind of way (some recent releases have certainly pushed the envelope of ‘that typical Nano sound’), Origin 4 features such stalwarts as Tristan, Headroom, Broken Toy, Laughing Buddha, The Commercial Hippies, AMD, Zen Mechanics, Avalon and several others. Need I say more? Pure psychedelic daytime groove - the Nano way! Highly Recommended. Reviewed by Dave Mac

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12. Protonica - Form Follows Function (Iono Music)

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<Psy Prog> All good things come to those who wait. Besides featuring on some compilations, it has been 5 years since Protonica released their debut album Search. Now after much anticipation they proudly present us with their second masterpiece. Form Follows Function is originally an architectural phrase but can easily be applied to the content of this disc. Beautiful, meaningful sounds crafted to perfection and layered on a solid foundation of bass. Without jumping into it, each of these tracks will slowly sweep you up and before you know it you’ll be dragged along in a current of audio bliss. Nothing superfluous or superficial, this is cutting edge, crisp production of a mature artist who put a lot of thought behind creating each of these tracks. With attention paid to every bit of detail the result is a well balanced product of a mature artist that will be listened to for a long time to come. A must for progressive lovers and who knows, if we’re lucky Protonica might just bless us with their presence in the near future? Reviewed by Jos

13. Nok - New Order (Blue Tunes Records) <Psy Prog> NOK is Alexander Dorkian (31, aka Galactika) from Hamburg Germany and his progressive tunes are relatively minimal at the start of this album. This release is just in time for Earthdance Cape Town 2012, where he will be appearing. The chilled opening track is a collaboration with Klopfgeister and is called Soultrigger; the next track, All Around almost sounds like the same tune (I am still a bit confused here). The tri-party collaboration between NOK and Fabio & Moon has swirling synths and an easy going beat. There is an awesome build-up in Messed Up, then a monotone bass is dropped with an almost 80’s Pacman synth which I found rather entrancing. The remix of Experimental Game by Symphonix is hypnotic and a place

where you can let your mind wander. Breaking Point has beautiful haunting synths that echo into the distance and is my favourite track on this album. Music from Heaven by Ritmo is just that; heavenly and magnificently remixed by NOK. Back 2 Back is a faster paced bouncy tune and the album ends on a high note with the title track by NOK & Ritmo. My love for this album increased more and more, layer upon layer as each track was set free upon my ears. Highly recommended. Reviewed by sevenR

14. Reboot - V/A compiled by Earthling (Zero One Music) <Psytrance> It’s great to see new labels popping up and by that I don’t mean the shit ones, ‘cos we’ve had enough of those. Recently Zen Mechanic launched his own label called Sourcecode (reviewed last edition) and now we have Zero One Music which is co-managed by the compiler of this 9 track compilation, Earthling. Banging morning psy is the order of the day with the likes of GMS, Earthling, Chromatone, Poli, Tron, Hux Flux (remember them) and others all weighing in with some hefty day-time stompers. If you’re after large early to mid-morning tuneage that ooze psychedelia and phat groove in equal parts then Reboot won’t disappoint. I’m hard pressed to find a bad track on this album but notable standouts definitely include Life in the Machine by GMS, a suitable 140 BPM opener, Tron’s aptly titled 2012, Optical Income by Earthling & K.I.M, a track that has Earthling’s psychedelic signature all over it and Poli’s Fizzy Bubbler is good value too. Whilst not groundbreaking, Reboot re-affirms what genuine morning psytrance is all about; big open sounds, massive kicks, busy layers of arpeggios soaring in and out and thankfully no over-reliance on gimmicks i.e. builds and drops to keep the floor interested. A sure-fire stomper for our summer season ahead. Reviewed by Dave Mac

15. Morne V presents Internal Dialogue Universal Emotion (Karana) <Electronica> I’ll come clean and say that receiving a selfproduced, self-released album with a claim that the artist’s last several years of blood, sweat and tears has gone into producing it, would usually cause alarm bells to start ringing as I expect the worst. Internal Dialogue, Universal Emotion has indeed taken Morne V several years to produce and it is in fact released on his own label Karana, which happens to have several interesting psy-electronica, psy-breaks and ambient releases under its belt. But it’s actually pretty good. Comprising of 11 tracks, ‘IDUE’ spans a fairly dense spectrum of layered electronica, sometimes melodic, sometimes dissonant but with a common thread throughout best described as a sense of isolation. Pianos, strings and pads combine neatly over broken beats to segue effortlessly through the album, creating a definitive mood. Personal taste or otherwise, I can’t say the songs with vocals (singing) work on the album, but other than that ‘IDUE’ is an enjoyable listen. Karana, by the way, as a collective of electronic artists release everything they do for free under the creative commons license for download. You should check them out – www.karanamusic.co.za Reviewed by Dave Mac

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ARTIST | TRACK | STYLE SONIC SENSE – HOW DOES IT FEEL EP - PSYPROG Sonic Sense and Double Click bang out disturbing vox and rumbling bass lines on Wasted. How Does It Feel is a slightly more upbeat sounding progressive track, but continues with more ominous vox. The 3rd killer track is vs. Ghost Rider and the sounds that will melt your brain. Picked by sevenR

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COMING SOON – IT’S HERE EP - PSYPROG Coming Soon (nice name) certainly seem to know something about getting a dance floor pumping. These banging and really groovy progressive psytrance tracks can and will only have one effect on your feet... let the stomping commence. Picked by sevenR

NICK HOLDER – FREEDOM – DEEP HOUSE Incredibly haunting vocals over an infectious beat. That is the only way to describe this new single by Nick Holder. Even though one can hear the lyrics, one tends to get happily lost in the eeriness of it all. Definitely a jam that the deep house lovers will love and appreciate. Picked by Deejay Luwo

ECHOTEK – BASIC RULES EP - PSYPROG Echotek feeds the soul with this classy progressive psytrance EP. These top quality produced tracks are relatively chilled, but are still dance floor fillers. The beats are slow, deep and the melodies filled with echoes. Picked by sevenR DAY.DIN & KRONFELD – MY MUM’S TV EP - PSYPROG “My Mum’s TV” is one of those tracks that can be repeated Ad Infinitum and I will still be dancing for hours. It is repetitive without being boring and brings sounds from Techno to Progressive into a nice package; in fact the same can be said for the whole EP. Picked by sevenR TIGER.X – GOING CRAZY – HOUSE – ELECTRO POP Newly formed trio, Tiger.X ‘bring it,’ with a straight up vocal electro house stomper simply called Going Crazy. Hailing from Durbs (well two of them anyway, with third member from JHB) the trio show a lot of promise on this ‘rough-cut’ version as a preemptive to their first EP due out shortly. Look out for them this summer. A name that is sure to get bigger. Picked by Damion Albetto JAKATTA SUPERNOVA REMIX - AMERICAN DREAM – HOUSE Wow this track is BIG; the track is extremely unusual in dance music, since the majority of it is written in 6/4 time as opposed to 4/4. Supernova does great work with new phatt basslines and the original cut from the film smack bang in the middle which just gets you on another space of mind. Really inspiring track. Picked by Beatarmy KLANGKARUSSELL - SONNENTANZ - JAZZ HOUSE Simple keys, some bells, a trumpet and some chilled out beats are what complete this track. Catch it in the deep house clubs in the near future, put your hands up and jam. There is also a great remix to look out for by Kellerkind who is no newbie to Deep house top 10's of Beatport. Picked by Beatarmy LANA DEL RAY MARC DEPULSE REMIX - SUMMERTIME SADNESS INDIE-DEEP HOUSE Lana Del Ray is better known for her hit which blew away charts worldwide; Video Games. This track’s title pretty much explains itself. Summertime Sadness, deep in the JHB winter I must say, actually makes me miss summer time. Marc DePulse from Germany plays sweet deep house sets with a lot of his own tracks. Seems everyone gets onto Lana's tracks for remixes as there was a good remix by Joris Voorn on Video Games a while ago also. Picked by Beatarmy MONKEY SAFARI – SIRENS - HOUSE/TECH HOUSE Feel music is a good explanation... Hailing from Halle, the two Monkey Safari gents are real Nightlife addicts and indeed lovers of club culture. As owners of the legendary Charles Bronson club and purveyors of labels like What!What! Records (since 2008) & Mambo (since 2011), they truly are ambassadors of house and techno in their hometown. Awesome guitar riffs, driving percussion... Aah so nice. Picked by Beatarmy BEATARMY - MORNING SUNSHINE - PROGRESSIVE HOUSE I have been waiting for this day since the day I started Dj'ing many years ago. 'Writing a review on a track Beatarmy (Darryl, Elster) produced.'

ZULUMAFIA – FALL IN YOUR ARMS – TRIBAL / DEEP HOUSE ZuluMafia brings another great offering. All versions of Fall In Your Arms on the EP are bound to be thoroughly enjoyed by all lovers of deep and soulful house. Zethu adds a lovely touch to the vocal mixes of the track and the mature production makes for a great listen all round. Picked by Deejay Luwo DJ CHOICE FT. DONALD – ONE MORE CHANCE – HOUSE After the success of Sky Is The Limit and Cassanova, One More Chance attempts to be a more soulful offering but doesn’t quite live up to the standard one would expect from the production capabilities of DJ Choice and the vocal abilities of Donald. Picked by Deejay Luwo MR FUNK DADDY FT DJ SUE - SET ME FREE (REMIXES) - AFRO DEEP Mr Funk Daddy's Set Me Free which was a huge release for Itay'ma Le Funk Multimedia featured DJ Sue on vocals and is presented here with a massive facelift. Remixed by some of South Africa’s top producers such as Nativeroots, SoulJunky, Tonic, Blaq Soul and Mr Funk Daddy with his late night version. Picked by Afrodesiamp3 BOJO MUJO – BOJO MUJO 7 DANCE ON PT 1 - AFRO HOUSE Bojo Mujo remains one of South Africa’s highest selling artists to date. Dance On is packed with summer scorchers which are bound to be huge in 2012. Featuring tracks like Zodwa, Queen Of My Heart and Ha A Yo Mathata which are already crowd favourites. Broken up into parts that will be released over a period of time, one will realize the growth on this album and the new trend in SA House Music. Picked by Afrodesiamp3 RUNE FT DEME – TYITYIMBA ‘THE REMIXES’ - AFRO DEEP Originally produced by Rune Thulani Sibiya who did the hot tune Roots. On the vocal is the great Deme ‘Muntu Nkaiseng’ who did the 1st traditional tune Mkhankaso with the TaintedDjs on the Bayasizwa Africa EP. The Remix Package with the TaintedDjs Remixes Spyke, Vobs, Reel Skaps, Devoted and Rosario caters for all types of House genres and the package is a must have for everyone. Picked by Afrodesiamp3 THE MOODYFREAKS & DONALD SHEFFEY – WONDERFUL HOUSE DEEP Deep Soulful releases a new and very soulful masterpiece by The Moodyfreaks South African Band in collaboration with Donald Sheffey with the second collaboration titled Wonderful offering up five mixes but not forgetting The Moodyfreaks signature mix mummified which packs up the track and gives it that techy sound yet soulful. Picked by Afrodesiamp3 STRONG ROOTS FT JAH RICH – MATIMBA PT2 - AFRO HOUSE The uncompromising involvement of DJ Nyekx & Bojo Mujo as producers in this project is a big factor with breathtaking melodies and songs. Matimba comprises of diversified African cultures with Soulful House songs. Don’t be left out without a copy, because you cannot survive this festive season without Matimba - You will be powerless! Picked by Afrodesiamp3

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PIXEL (HomMega / Israel / Psytrance)

NOK (Blue Tunes / Hamburg / Psy Prog)

1. Astrix & Dimitri - Evox (Pixel & Freedom Fighters remix) • 2. Born Sleepy & Domestic 128 • 3. Easy Riders & Symbolic - Flashback (Astrix remix) • 4. Pixel & Space Cat - Elements • 5. Sub6 - D.T.N.F (Vertical Mode remix) • 6. Astrix - Vicious Cycle • 7. Joti Sidhu - Chaos to Order (Domestic remix) • 8. Born Sleepy & Darma - Freakin Out • 9. Pixel Mad Max & Designer Hippies - Bamboo Massage • 10. Wrecked Machines & Tristan - 138 • 11. Pixel & Freedom Fighters - Trick & Treat

1. Haldolium - Equality (Blue Tunes) • 2. NOK All Around (Blue Tunes) • 3. Symphonix Increase (Unreleased) • 4. Lish - Back in the Game (Blue Tunes) • 5. Ritmo & Rocky Children of God (Unreleased) • 6. Interactive Noise - Rock N Roll (Blue Tunes) • 7. NOK vs Fabio & Moon - Back to Business (Unreleased) • 8. Easy Riders - Hamburger (Hommega) • 9. Day.Din vs Klopfgeister - Upgrade (Symphonix Rmx) (Blue Tunes) • 10. Phaxe - Who Cares (Blue Tunes)

SBONZA G (Bomba Recordz|Peng Africa|POW Academy / Durban / Afro-House|Soulful House 1. Sbonza G ft Ladybird - Sorrow (Original Mix) (Peng Africa) • 2. Acoustic Fellaz - My Boyfriend (Original Mix) (Dedicated Pictures) • 3. Ralf Gum ft Oluhle - Linda (Da Capo's Touch) (GoGo Music) • 4. Sbonza G ft The HeavyQuaterz - Aadod'alelali (Embo Muzique) • 5. G'Sparks ft Mzee - Wa Kanyana (Bomba Records) • 6. Morra DeRey & HeavyQuaterz Isikhalo (Orei Recordings) • 7. Sbonza G Organism (Dubstrumental) (Embo Muzique) • 8. Culoe De Song ft Ternielle Nelson - Why Haven't I (Soulistic Music) • 9. Jazzulu - Can I (Original) (Urban Vibes Productions) • 10. La Shame - Marimba Afro (POW Music)

VICK LAVENDER (BBB Music & Sophisticado Rec / Chicago Illinois / Soulful Music) 1. Deep Xcape - After Da Rain (Sophisticado Rec) • 2. Deep Xcape -After Da Rain (Alternate Spirit Mix) (Sophisticado Rec) • 3. DJ Man-X & Vick Lavender ft. Carla Prather - City High (Guitar Instrumental Mix) (Sophisticado Rec) • 4. Miranda Nicole - Kissing You (Josh Milan Honeycomb Vocal) (Global Soul Music) • 5. KemeticJust - The Lesson Pt 1 (Househeads Mix) (Soul Free Rec) • 6. Moon Rocket: Muenda (Ristretto Music) • 7. Anane - Walking On Thin Ice (Louie Vega, Sebastien Grand & Alex Finkin Rmx) (Vega Records) • 8. Mmelashon - I Am Blessed (Unreleased Rmx) (Nu Soul) • 9. Groove Addix ft. Annette Taylor - Faith (Galactic Soul Rmx) (Soulfuric) • 10. DJ Qness ft. Malehloka: Time (Ron Trent Rmx) (Ocha Mzansi)

ADRIAN GEMINI (Mutha FM / CPT / House)

IAN CREDIBLE (DJ4LIFE / JHB / Electro)

1. Noir & Audio Junkies - The Pressure • 2. Drop the Lime - Bandit Blues(Miguel Campbell remix) • 3. Chiqito - Oldhauz • 4. Larse - So Much Fun • 5. Klangkarussell Sonnetanz (Oliver Koletzki remix) • 6. Karmon Solarbeam • 7. In my head - Blond:ish • 8. Maya Jane Coles - She’s On Fire • 9. Nacho Lovers Deeper (Azari&III remix) • 10. Miguel Campbell & Matt Hughes - Beats Can Fly Umek - Unclear Mechanics ( Original Club Mix ) - (Toolroom Records)

TRYPSOGEN (Karana/Teknotribe / JHB / Psytrance)

1. David Guetta ft. Sia - She Wolf (Falling To Pieces) (Sandro Silva Rmx) (What a Music) • 2. Ansol &amp; Dyro - Top Of The World (Wall Recordings) • 3. DJ Exodus & Leewise - We Are Your Friends (Pop Rox Muzic) • 4. Topher Jones Brohammer (Nari & Milani Dub Rmx) (Ultra Records) • 5. The Loops Of Fury - Light Em Up (U&A Recordings) • 6. Will.I.Am ft. Eva Simons This Is Love (Afrojack Rmx) (Interscope Records) • 7. Wolfgang Gartner - Girl On Boy (Ultra Records) • 8. Albin Myers - The Beast (Musical Freedom Records) • 9. Afrojack - Rock The House (Wall Recordings) • 10.Cedric Gervais - Cedanie (Spinning Records)

1. Masticate - Yoshimitsu (Nutek Records) • 2. Mystical Complex - Kill them all (Nutek Records) • 3. Mystical Complex - Double Expresso • 4. System of a down - Chop Suey (Azax vs. Bliss Remix) (Promo) • 5. Broken Toy Nice sprites (Promo) • 6. Biorhythm - Divine Geometry (Spectral Records) • 7. BPM Bassline Process (Goa Records) • 8. Nature Disaster - Smells like kick ass spirit (DNA Records) • 9. Nature Disaster - The world of noise (DNA Records) • 10. Infernal Droid vsTrypsinogen - Where’s my halo, Muna? (Karana)

1. James Johnston - When It Looks Like Life (Dutchie Music) • 2. DJ Aakmael - House Music (Hizou Deep Rooted) • 3. Soulmelt - Sunkissed (Sesque Music) • 4. HNNY - For The Very First Time (Local Talk) • 5. Andy Vaz, Niko Marks Don't Lose Your Mind (Delsin Records) • 6. Marc Cotterell - Sounds from the Soul (Isendit) • 7. Ilias Katelanos - Shiraz (Dust On Boots) • 8. Washerman - Deep Feelin (Saft) • 9. Flori Holloway (City Fly Records) • 10. Borrowed Identity - Faith (Foul and Sunk)

DJ SOULFIRE (Multi-racial Rec / PTA / Deep House)

56 NATIONAL EVENTS

Sat 1-2 Sep | Annual All Weekend Vaal Tropika Beach Party 2012 | JHB @ Vaal Showgrounds | Dj's: Fresh, Black Coffee, Micasa, HHP, Culoe De Song, Big Nuz, Khuli Chana, Euphonik, International DJs Rocco and Ralph Gum alongside DJ Christos, Shimza, Tira, Pro, Eltido, Morale, Black Motion, Shluda Da Guru, Speedsta, Moflava, Sasco and many more | 12h00 | R150-R650 | www.computicket.com

Sat 1 Sep | Electricity | PTA @ Arcade Empire | Dj's: Benson, Dr. Khumalo, Deeziak, Logistics, Sigma and more | 19h00 | R120 | (087) 980 3531

Sat 8 Sep | Wet and Wild Party | JHB @ Emerald Resort & Casino | Dj's: Roger Goode, Benny Royal (Holland), Fresh & Euphonik (F.eU), Goodluck, Milkshake, Household Funk, Dirty Herz, Marius (IFM), Rocca and Martini, Marius Martise, Tashy, JC, Mark Stent, Dusty, DJ Ugo, Pat La Funk, Ricardo Da Costa, The Lawyer and Vin Deysel (94.7) | 11h00 | R165-R215 | www.computicket.com

Sat 1 Sep | Spring Day Street Party | JHB @ The Sands Bar | Dj's: Pascal & Pearce, House Hold Funk, Nick Essential, Beatarmy, Misterio, Mr Ed and many more | 072-340-0091

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Sat 15 Sep | Olmeca Grietfest 2012 | JHB @ Town Hall, Newtown | Dj's: Trumpdisco (Australia), TC (UK), QG (France), HAEZER, Niskerone, PH Fat, Napalma, Sibot,Toby 2 Shoes, RudeOne, Mix n Blend,Yesterday’s Pupil, The Frown, Mr Sakitumi, Sassquatch and many many more! | Feat: 5 Stages | 13h00 | R100-R180 | www.webtickets.co.za Sat 15 Sep | Under Construction | CPT @ The Assembly | Host: Hype Media | Live: Dean Fuel, Headroom, The Commercial Hippies, Riot Squad, Das Kapital and more | 20h00 | R50 | www.hypemedia.co.za Wed 19 Sep | Areira DJ Competition 2nd Semi-final | PTA @ Stones Centurion | Feat: Areira DJ Competition is all about showing off your mixing skills and proving you are SA’s next top DJ | 20h00 | R20 | diedrew@stones.co.za Fri 21-23 Sep | Earthdance Cape Town | CPT @ Nekkies Resort, Worcester | Dj's: Pixel (Isr), ILL Gates (Can), NOK (Ger), Headroom, Haezer,The Commercial Hippies, Super Evil, Static Flow,, BioRhythm, Mad Piper, Card on Spokes, Christian Tiger School, DJ Tempo, Fletcher, Funafuji, Guns n Lazers, Hyphen, Marshall, Monique Pascall, Narch,Pure Solid, Remy Gold, Riot Squad, Sedge Warbler, Spekta,James Copeland, Toby2shoes, Ma'original, Pierre Estienne and many many more!! | Feat: 4 stages, 3 days, 2 nights | 13h00 | R280R350 | www.earthdancecapetown.co.za Fri 21-23 Sep | Earthdance Joburg | JHB @ Arendsnes | Dj's: Michael Lezar, Chris Palmer, Drift, Kalahari Kris, Sonic Druid, Parallax, Killer B, Digital Dream, King Rat vs My Little Robot, Disco D, Phizicist, Soosh, Ada Nuff, LVS, DR Khumalo and many more! | Feat: Food stalls, organic items, handmade items, riverside venue with lots of shade, swimming pool, well maintained showers and toilets | R230 | www.earthdancejhb.co.za Fri 21-23 Sep | Earthdance Nelson Mandela Bay 2012 | P.E @ Falcon Rock Country Restaurant | Dj's: Rosa Ventura (Brazil), Zaghini (Brazil), 2012 Live (Brazil), LIM (Netherlands), Psydstep, Absynth, Psyops and many more | R200 weekend pass & R150 day pass | (041) 956 0151 / www.falconrock.co.za Sat 22-24 Sep | Fun in the Sun | DBN @ Halzemere Dam,Verulam Canelands | Dj's: Digital Kaos, Royal K, Mark e Mark, Funky G, Rowan Clelland, Woody and many more | Feat: Camping | 06h00 | R300-R370 | www.computicket.com Sat 22 Sep| Spring Fiesta Music Festival | JHB @ Wild Waters Complex | Dj's: Crazy White Boy, DJ Kent, LiquiDeep, Mi Casa, Black Coffee, Milkshake,Vinny Da Vinci, Culoe De Song, Kid Fonque and many more | 12h00 | R131-R1030 | www.computicket.com Sun 23 Sep | Soweto Beach Party | JHB @ FNB Stadium | Feat: Expect 400 tons of soft, shiny beach sand, exotic beach babes, smooth cocktails, reverberating outfits, volley ball games, 4-A-Side soccer match, spectacular fireworks, a 'hot' Entertainment line-up, sumptuous chisa-nyama's and the Who's Who of Mzansi will complete this seaside celebration | 11h00 | R120 | www.sowetobeachparty.co.za Wed 26 Sep | Areira DJ Competition Finals | PTA @ Stones Centurion | Feat: Areira DJ Competition is all about showing off your mixing skills and proving you are SA’s next top DJ | 20h00 | R20 | diedrew@stones.co.za Thurs 27-30 Sep | Woodstock Music & Arts Festival 2012 | PTA @ Tswaing Crater | Feat: Woodstock South Africa 2012 will be hosting 3 Stages with some of South Africa’s top DJ’s performing over the 4 days | 11h00 | R350-R500 | www.webtickets.co.za Fri 28 Sep | Strictly Street with Mi Casa | JHB @ The Manhattan Club | Dj's: Mi Casa, Pascal & Pearce, Roger Goode, Dj Kent, Lady Lea, Ryan Dent, HouseHold Funk, Ben Fonnix, Peter Booth, Mark Stent, Essential Groove, Kyle Worde, Royal K and many more | 20h00 | www.manhattanclub.co.za Fri 28 Sep | The Good Life Party | KZN @ Wave Sport Cafe, Five Ways Mall | Dj's: DJ Rocco, DJ Franoz, DJ 15, DJ Ankel, DJ Nzwiri, DJ Mayaya, DJ Amenisto, DJ Pwee, DJ Pzet, DJ Bhoyo and DJ Manqoba | 20h00 | R150 | www.computicket.com Fri 28 Sep | {psy.ology} Necessary Roughness EP launch | JHB @ Townhall & The woods, Newtown | Teknotribe & {psy.ology} | Dj's: Deliriant, Bernz, Nick Grater, Bionic, Dre’ama, Deadbeat FM, Parallax vs Digital Dream, Manifesto, Sebotage, Senjo, Thalia, Chris Palmer and more | Feat: 2 dance floors, awesome visuals, UV Décor, Massive sound and lighting, SA’s best beats | 20h00 | Door: R100, Members: R80, Presale: R80 @ www.strictlytickets.co.za | www.teknotribe.co.za

Sat 29-30 Sep | Psytribes SA Outdoor Festival 2012 | See press for venue details | Dj's: Zaghini, Rosa Ventura, 2012live, Dirty Motion, Mr Jack vs Myzo, Hektek Elektrek, Dallaman, Matron, Dj Exodus vs Dj Infekta, Front Runner, Cosmic Apocolypse, Artillery, Psytrigga, Psytekh, Psyops vs Killian, Mad Hatter vs Dark Forest, Archive, Chemoboy, Sarasin, Sway, Nightwolf | 13h00 | TBA | www.facebook.com/events/385125578214637/ Sat 29-30 Sep | The Vernal Equability | P.E @ Wacky Woods Riverside Resort | Dj's: Genie, Psytist, Jugg, Silverback, Roach, Switchcache, Psymethyst, Derailed, Fright Rate, Juke, Tronika, System Theory, Dave Mac, Richard The 1st, Moods, Psy-Dis | Friday R250 & Saturday R200 | www.wacky-woods.page.tl Sat 29 Sep | H2O Full Moon - Featuring AfroJack | JHB @ Wild Waters, Boksburg | Host: H2O | Dj's: AfroJack, Bobby Burns, Tony Cha Cha, Juicy M | Feat: 70 of SA’s top Dj's, 4 International Dj's, State of the art visual equipment, Live performers, Amazing lighting & production | 11h00 | R380-R2000 | (011) 823-5714 / www.h2oparty.com Sat 29 Sep | Label Monte RnB Music Explosion | JHB @ The Coca-Cola Dome | Carl Thomas, Tank and Avant | 19h00 | R400-R500 | www.computicket.com Thurs 4-7 Oct | Rocking the Daisies | CPT @ Cloof Wine Estate, Darling | Dj's: Red Bull Electro Stage line-up still to be confirmed | Feat: Traders Market, Mainstay Beach Bar, Wine Tasting, Food Village, Shnit Cinema, Campsite, Daisy Den, Art Field and many more | R70-R600 | www.rockingthedaisies.com Sat 6-7 Oct | Cosmic Connection | CPT @ Ostrich Farm, West Coast | Host: Mindcultivation | Dj's: Zezia, Broken Toy, Dean Fuel, Headroom, Wyndham & Tanjah, Regan, Dave Mac, Ninja Jack, Fractal, Berns, Switchcache, Parana, Chaos Fiction | Features: Sat (early) – Sunday 16:00 | Gate: R200 & Presold: R170 | www.mindcultivation.co.za Sat 6 Oct | Sat.Is.Factory | JHB @ The Blue Room | A celebration of seven music genres are coming together under one roof on 10 floors in a unique venue. A concept brought to you from Amsterdam - where it all began! | 12h00 | R120-R220 | www.webtickets.co.za Sat 6 Oct | Zombifried | KZN @ The Lazy Lizard | Host: Electric Church | Feat: Come celebrate Halloween early with Electric Church. Synth/EBM/Noize/Hard-tech. Prizes for best dressed zombie & more | 21h00 | R40 | https://www.facebook.com/groups/18854363977/ Sat 13-14 Oct | The Village presents The Gathering 2012 | CPT @ Flenterskloof Farm – Franschhoek | See press for DJ lineup | Feat: In correlation with the Mayan Astrological system as the year 2012 slowly draws to a close, we proudly invite you to join us in celebrating new beginnings, the end of the old order, the rise and re-birth of a new World Age. Step forward with us now and embrace our Revolution of Consciousness | 11h00 | TBA | www.psymedia.co.za Sat 13 Oct | Kinky Disco - Summer Adventures | See press for venue details | Dj's: Jennifer Dardini, Phonokemi, Ashton Gardner, Bruno Morphet, Coco Loco, Craig Massive, Dan C, Damien Bridge, David Ireton, Dominic Connor, Fabio Di Cosmo and many more! | http://www.facebook.com/KinkyDiscoMusic Sat 13 Oct | Triplefire Music (label night) | CPT @ Chukkachurri | Dj's: Ryan Sullivan, Helmut J and very special guest | Feat: Music giveaways, drink specials, good sound, good music, good times! | 21h00 | R40 | www.triplefiremusic.com / 083 368 9000 Sat 27-28 Oct | Twilight II Open Air Festival | JHB @ Northern Farm Nature Reserve, Nietgedacht | Host: Underground Sound | Dj's: Menog (Portugal), Broken Toy, Shift, Pitchikers, Zezia, SFR, Deliriant, SwiTcHcaCHe, Cybernetix, Rudeone, Bionic, Nick Grater, Benson, Reepa, James Copeland, Sebotage, Senjo, Thalia, Deadbeat FM, Dre’ama, Killer B, Parallax, Digital Dream and many more! | 10h00 | Gate: R300, Online: R250 @ www.webtickets.co.za, Outlets: R240 | www.teknotribe.co.za

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By Lois Siddhu

SEPTEMBER 2012

VIRGO

MARS IN SCORPIO OPENS THE DOORS TO TRANSFORMATION.

23 AUGUST - 22 SEPTEMBER ARIES | 21 Mar - 20 Apr | FIRE It requires clarity of the mind to be able to act with decisiveness and confidence. To stand on your own two feet means to address procrastination and accept responsibility for your own actions.

LEO | 23 Jul - 22 Aug | FIRE You should try to look at what you are attracting in your life. If it is negative and disruptive you can avoid this by being methodical and careful in your dealings and relationships with others.

TAURUS | 21 Apr - 20 May | EARTH In the periphery of your vision you sense the feasibility of other potential ways of expressing yourself. Give greater expression to your loving side of nature and practice kindness and consideration towards others.

VIRGO | 23 Aug - 22 Sept | EARTH The nature of the changes in your life is how you view material stability which could be said to hinge on the law of infinite supply; stating that in order to keep supplies flowing in you must keep it flowing out.

GEMINI | 21 May - 21 Jun | AIR If you are willing to plunge beyond your own psychic blockades to grasp the truths that are being resented to you, you can move towards an integration and completeness within yourself. CANCER | 20 Jun | 22 Jul | WATER You may have created an unconscious feeling that you have to hold onto what you have even though you may no longer need or want it.You should realize you are capable of creating abundance in your life.

LIBRA | 23 Sept - 22 Oct | AIR It is preferable to gain a widespread and broad grasp of life through which you can establish your faith rather than merely skimming the surface of a subject or a culture as if life is merely a package tour. SCORPIO | 23 Oct - 21 Nov | WATER You cannot easily see the shadows that you cast therefore you need others to mirror back to you who and what you are.You need to realize that your power and influence shines through you and not from you.

LIBRA 22 SEPTEMBER - 22 OCTOBER

SAGITTARIUS | 22 Nov - 21 Dec | FIRE You are inclined to live too much in your head and forget sometimes that there is a big difference between knowledge and experience. This can make you too critical of others that have lesser mental powers than your own. CAPRICORN | 22 Dec - 19 Jan | EARTH You are likely to attract popularity and wealth but you need to avoid being neurotic about money. Until you distinguish between what you want, what you have and what you don't have, you will be at the mercy of your nervous system. AQUARIUS | 20 Jan - 18 Feb | AIR You are inclined to live life as a concept rather than as a living event.You need to remember that it is alright to make mistakes.Take into account that your enthusiasm can miss the point and consequently lead to disappointment. PISCES | 19 Feb - 20 Mar | WATER At times you promise things that you cannot give or supply. Now you need to do what you say and not look for excuses as it is through tipping the scales that you learn about balance particularly in your relationships.

OCTOBER 2012 SPRING EQUINOX: 22ND OF SEPTEMBER @ 16.50

ARIES | 21 Mar - 20 Apr | FIRE Your feelings alternate between self-awareness and self-abasement.You are getting prepared for your own independence and to move away from past experiences to discover your own emotional self.

LEO | 23 Jul - 22 Aug | FIRE Unfortunately sometimes you spend so much time trying to weigh up situations, which needless to say changes constantly, that you don't make use of opportunities that come your way.

TAURUS | 21 Apr - 20 May | EARTH It is in the acceptance of various parts of your make-up and understanding yourself that you will cope with the changes in yourself. You want to be taken seriously and you need to take a stand on how you feel.

VIRGO | 23 Aug - 22 Sept | EARTH You try to please everyone and consequently you remain in the same old groove and tend to blame others for things going wrong. You need to face your hidden fears, jealousies and anxieties and accept who and what you are.

GEMINI | 21 May - 21 Jun | AIR Your quest is seeking truth but the more you seek the more elusive and ethereal it becomes until you realize that the only truth is what is within yourself. Realize your own truth and how capable you are in being truthful within yourself. CANCER | 20 Jun | 22 Jul | WATER You have to learn to deal with your own anger, aggression and energy. You may feel that your fury is invisible to the world but this is usually not true. Even if you express your anger at home it will still filter through you into your outward appearance.

LIBRA | 23 Sept - 22 Oct | AIR Remember life does not owe you anything but you owe it to yourself to stay within your own centre and not get tangled in others network of needs and wants. If you give yourself time to reflect you will see the obvious and address the necessary changes. SCORPIO | 23 Oct - 21 Nov | WATER Compulsive and excessive behavior is prone to stir up deep-seated fears that lead to anger. You need to address these fears and find their root cause to heal and release them.

SAGITTARIUS | 22 Nov - 21 Dec | FIRE Truth is not merely one's own rendition of factual information as facts vary from each person's unique viewpoint. However in your relationships you tend to reduce vague emotions to specifics in order to solve them. CAPRICORN | 22 Dec - 19 Jan | EARTH Being intellectual and detached from your feelings has a long-term impact on them yet at times there are no words that can describe what you feel. Emotions are to be felt and they will always act as teacher for those that are learning. AQUARIUS | 20 Jan - 18 Feb | AIR You may feel subjected to rapid and sometimes constant changing emotions and desires. These continual emotional responses could be a mechanism for not facing emotional needs that need extra work and attention. PISCES | 19 Feb - 20 Mar | WATER You may not want new ideas and outlooks sprung on you unawares but if you allow your restrictions to shift you could find some new enjoyment in activities that had never occurred to you before. Be open-minded to change.

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