BEATPORT 34 HOURS DJ LIVESTREAM RAISES $180,000
Beatport today announced that its 34-hour live stream “ReConnect,” held in partnership with Twitch, raised more than RP 180,000 for the WHO’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, and the Association for Electronic Music members’ COVID-19 Hardship Fund. Set up specifically to administer donations from this event to help struggling AFEM member companies retain lower earning workers who would otherwise be let go, and to direct funds to individuals within the membership in most need of urgent financial help. Donations are still being accepted here: https://tiltify.com/@beatport/reconnect The dance-music community has been hit exceptionally hard by the coronavirus pandemic, with nightclubs all across the country shuttered. Beginning on Friday, March 27, the livestream featured many globally famous DJs, including including Carl Cox, Bonobo, Pete Tong, Nina Kraviz, Griz, RÜFÜS DU SOL, A-Trak, Nicole Moudaber, Chris Liebing, ANNA, Nora En Pure and many other renowned DJs performing from their homes, with the expressed intention of reconnecting the global dance community.
PRINCETRIBUTE CONCERT TO AIR NEXT MONTH
A Prince tribute concert recorded earlier this year is to be broadcast on US TV next month. The event, titled Let’s Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince, took place two days after the Grammys awards ceremony in January, with headline performances from Foo Fighters, St. Beck, and Vincent. Now, it has been announced that the concert will be broadcast on US TV channel, CBS, on April 21st – the fourth anniversary of the musicians death. Hosted by Maya Rudolph, the US actress who is also in Prince’s cover band, the concert also included performances from John Legend, etc.
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#ALBUMOFTHEWEEK UNITY A F T E R L I F E U N I T Y Easily one of our favourite labels in recent years goes bang and delivers a massive compilation of epic proportions. Sometimes they say less is more but that theory is proven wrong on this occasion. Jam-packed, the correct term to use this time around as we explore 31 tracks of pure melodic heaven handpicked and mixed in a further 2 part non-stop journey from Tales Of Us. All the tracks you’ve been loving in recent months from all the big acts that have been blowing up the obvious stages that we’ve been watching on the www, some new faces and some of the label’s stars including Artbat and Mind Against. As we explore deeper into the package, its the lesser-known artists that really start to hijack the ride and rightly so as Afterlife’s talent scouting team are once again on point delivering another huge package of listening magic. DRW 10/10
#EPOFTHEWEEK SUPER FLU J E T E N D R A
The latest offering and prestigious #60 on Monaberry is served up hot by the label honchos SUPER FLU. JETENDRA ever so carefully opens the door to a never before seen dimension, with spheres full of rhythmic energy, lightly dosed solar-wind essences and dancing synthesizer leads in true Super Flu fashion. Flip the german craft over to the AA and SPACEHIP melts the unique character sound of Super Flu with an inspiring feeling of an unexpected mescaline rush experience. A state that not only drives the body and mind to higher places but also creates an inner peace that can only be achieved by lovers of melodic music of the electronic kind. The ever productive duo can do no wrong as we give the thumbs up to another strong EP some of Germany’s best. DRW 6*
SKRILLEXREVEALS NEW ALBUM IS ALMOST READY Skrillex has revealed that his next album is almost finished. Taking to Instagram, he revealed in a story that he’s currently working on “final mixes” for the record, which would be his first since 2014’s ‘Recess’. Fans have waited a number of years for a new full-length project from Sonny Moore, and his social media post has further hinted that we may be getting more than one album from him this year, describing the almost finished project as “this first album”. Referencing the COVID-19 pandemic, he added: “My biggest roadblock due to all this has definitely been postponing some music video shoots. But I’m feeling a bit heavy about all these people without jobs right now.” It’s not yet known when the album might be released with the coronavirus crisis potentially placing significant strains on plans.
ECHA ALL ROUND LEGEND Part DJ, part Indoemie enthusiast, Indonesian electronic music royalty and all-round legend, let us introduce you this week to one of Bali’s most dedicated and mainstay DJS! From hosting the Bali sector of Paranoia FM’s radio duties, destroying all the mainstage festivals across the island for more than a decade and playing a huge part in blooding the next generation of local DJ’s – Echa flys his countries flag proudly on his heart. Residencies at Sky Garden, Shishi and working hand in hand with the biggest sponsored shows Indonesia has to offer it’s his not so serious side to things that really keep him ahead of the pack. His skills and record knowledge are his weapon and he let’s them do the talking while you do what’s important and that’s dance. Did we forget to mention the part about his love for Noodles?
MIKEY MORAN TIP OF THE ICEBERG The modern-day Indonesian citizen is here in the format of Mikey Moran. From the outside there is something that screams this guy knows something I want to know, but once you get chatting its simple to grasp there is a lot more to ask. Music flows thru his family, he’s studied across the globe but born & raised in Jakarta, now residing in Bali while bringing a fresh breath of air to the local industry. Founder of Gojek, entrepreneur, genre-bending DJ who loves to make shit happen. The timing was perfect to sit down one of the local music industries busiest and most creative minds and see what’s up in 2020 now things have taken a twist. Furthermore, that’s just the tip of the iceberg within this week’s top DJ interview so grab your pen and paper as there is few recommended notes #incoming.
JAMES TAYLOR STAND OUT IN PARTICULAR In 2015, James was offered the job of Music Director & resident DJ at a new underground club that was about to open called in Bali, Indonesia. Koh opened it’s doors in March 2015 and James has been looking after the music and remained in Bali ever since. Fast Forward to 2019 he now plays the same role in Seminyak at Bali’s newest late night destination – Red Ruby. Furthermore his success has bloomed into taking out the 2018 #1 house music DJ position courtesy of Beat Magazine and granted control of the dance floor at high profile guest slots across the islands prolific venues including Ulu Cliffhouse, the Vault and Omnia to name a few. Coming up on 20 years now. Started messing around on turntables in the late 90s started playing out in clubs around 2000 I was lucky enough to be part of the Breakbeat revolution that dominated the Sydney club
SAUL BLISS INFECTIOUS GROOVE Both his DJ sets and recently his own productions have a coherent energy, an infectious groove being the key component causing the crowd to remain captivated, something he has picked up from many sunrises caught in the clubs of Ibiza, and time spent during the early hours in London nightclubs where he cut his dance floor teeth. His ability to mix eclectically is rooted from many years of DJing and holding down residencies in London, Ibiza and currently Australia and INDONESIA. Not one to take his foot off the pedal, showing no signs of slowing having helped set up Sydney based record label Beatfixed recordings with 3 self penned releases set to drop in 2017 plus holding down 4 weekly residencies and promoting parties as Solee Promotions and Kinky Malinki Australia. Having played London Super clubs and Ibiza hotspots this dj knows good music,
#LOCALNEWS
GENUINE REALTIME BALI COVID-19 STATISTIC Approximately 150,000 test kits to detect the Covid-19 coronavirus from China have now arrived in Indonesia. The equipment was picked up by a C130 Hercules belonging to the Indonesian Army (TNI) which departed on Saturday (3/21). Based on information submitted by the Air Force Information Service (DISPENAU), a C130 Hercules Aircraft from the 32nd Air Wing 2nd Squadron, Abdulrachman Saleh Airstrip took off at 06.55 West Indonesia Time to the RSA Airstrip in Ranai Natuna (Riau Islands) before finally taking off to Shanghai, China at 11:40 Western Indonesian Time. The Government Spokesperson for handling Covid-19, Achmad Yurianto said that with the availability of this tool, examination and handling of the Covid-19 coronavirus in Indonesia
#TECHNEWS
NEW COLLABORATIVE APP AIMS TO BE HOUSEPARTY FOR MUSIC-MAKERS A new app called Endless lets users collaborate with each other from across the world. The app, designed by artist, producer and software developer Tim Exile, lets you start a jam using the built-in instruments or an audio input for any real-world sources, and invite others to take part. Once they’ve joined they can contribute to the song and all devices are synced by bar to keep everyone in time. You can practice or try out ideas that only you can hear and once you’re happy with your riff you can send it to the group. To celebrate the launch of the app, KiNK, Matt Black, Imogen Heap, Flux Pavilion and more hosted a live jam along with the creator Tim Exile. Keep your eye on their socials for more streams.
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