In Conversation with SHADED
Interview by Arnold van der Walt When it comes to DJ’ing, it’s kind of the norm to expect a DJ to use other artists’ music in their own set; it’s simply the way it is. Bu
Art vs Artist – Is It Possible to Separate The Two?
Written by Jenna Dreisenstock Artwork Credit: Unknown (As always, please let us know if you know the artist so we can add in their credit!) Often we’re quick to forget that creat
Acclaimed Japanese dream-pop artist Cuushe shares how producer and DJ Ametsub relentlessly stalked and harassed her
Written by Maya-Rose Torrão Japanese musician Cuushe wrote a Facebook post this week outlining the torment she has been subjected to at the hands of producer and DJ Akihito Saitoh
Lauryn Hill responds to Robert Glasper’s accusations of ‘stealing music’ and more in online essay
Written by Maya-Rose Torrão Yesterday, pop icon Lauryn Hill shared a public essay online, in the hopes of addressing recent accusations made by acclaimed pianist and producer Robe
20 Must-Listen Albums Released This August
By Jenna Dreisenstock Artwork Credit: Robert Beatty (for Dissolvi -Steve Hauschildt) The month of August has brought us some fantastic releases in almost every genre of music: ho
Damon Albarn reveals that he already has material for the next Gorillaz album
Written by Maya-Rose Torrão Gorillaz mastermind Damon Albarn shared this week that he already has compiled a great deal of material for the Gorillaz’s next album, but that doesn
Shigeto returns with ‘Weighted’ EP via Ghostly International
One year after Michigan-based artist Zach Saginaw released his third album as Shigeto, a genre-blending Detroit love letter called The New Monday, he returns with another eclectic
Gramatik and Kotek collaborate on IDM-fuelled gem ‘Vitalik Buterin’
Following what has been an extremely busy release year in 2017, Slovenian producer residing in New York City, Gramatik, is now dropping his first original single of 2018. Followi
The 2015 album ‘Pomegranates’ by Nicolas Jaar is now available on vinyl for the first time ever
Written by Maya-Rose Torrão Nicolas Jaar is certainly a multi-faced musician if there ever was one. The Chilean-American producer is well-known in the club world for his various d
Claude VonStroke launches new Dirtybird radio show on Beats 1
Written by Maya-Rose Torrão Acclaimed American DJ and record label boss Claude VonStroke has just launched his new radio show on Beats 1, which will highlight the antics of his la
