The catchy first single of Cape Town based, electro-pop duo Gateway Drugs gets the video treatment courtesy of Xander van der Westhuizen, who nails the nostalgia created by the track. Washed-out colours and double exposure, performance behind the wheel of a car, standing in a smoke-filled room jamming synths: 80s. Technorati Tags: Gateway Drugs, Airwaves, [...]

Let’s Do It is the latest release by Gay Thing. Meant as a final teaser for last weeks Grietfest, we’re putting it up now, ’cause I was on holiday. Raunchy and slightly darker than their previous tracks, it nevertheless maintains that Gay Thing we’ve grown to love, complete with distorted synths, harmonic lead guitar and [...]

Battle Beyond the Stars’ entry into the Sébastien Tellier remix contest is a tribute to that classic French Touch Tellier helped pioneer, complete with draw-out pads and walking bassline. We’ve managed to get our grubby paws on it and are offering it up for download. That’s right, free and without guilt! Download: Technorati Tags: Sébastien [...]

Dank is back with another slab of space thuggery. “Moon Rocks” is bursting with huge jilted kick drums and earth shattering bass sounds. “Moon Rocks” delivers more of the cosmic soundscapes Dank created with his recent “Camouflange EP”. I never understood why people referred to MDMA as Moon Rocks, it’s not like it affects your [...]

Disguises is sex, with it’s deep, grinding bass and smooth melody. The video treatment is like ‘Sabotage‘ meets ‘Kung-Pow‘ and was done by Ari Kruger at Sketchbook Studios. Mixed and mastered by Sibot at Say Thank You, it is a taste of the new material Card On Spokes is putting out. A touch of skweee, [...]

It was a blue moon last Friday, “the astrological event that is the source of that old cliche.” You can buy the new Richard the Third album, Left of Center, via African Dope and Beatport. Download: Technorati Tags: Richard the Third, Moon in Blue, South Africa, Electronica

  Dank has just released his brand new EP entitled Camouflange on Skanky Panky records and is available exclusively through Beatport. With 6 tracks that feature the likes of Non (from Shadowhuntaz), Disco Izrael, Cerebral Vortex and Debbie Korck on vocals, and big drums, phat bass and biting leads the EP remains true to the [...]

Half the year is gone and while we started off the year slowly, we’re working hard at bringing you the latest releases of South African electronic music. Check the list below to see if you’ve missed any of the downloads we’ve added over the last few months. Enjoy! Technorati Tags: South Africa, Electronic Music, Electro, [...]

The third track from Gay Thing in a fortnightly release schedule leading up to Griet Fest is entitled Gaydar. With an electro-punk attitude, complete with guitar shredding courtesy of Willy is the Limit, Gaydar  is remeniscent of that Electric 6 classic with a similar sounding title and just as catchy! Grab it below and let [...]

So Spoek Mathambo has been going through some of his old tracks and put a few up on Soundcloud for free. Not only is it a nice nostalgia trip, but it also highlights work by two of the countries best producers. His collaboration with Markus Wormstorm resulted in the game-changing Sweat.X, while Richard the Third [...]

Bringing the mid-90s back with his remix of Mark Morrisons’ classic Return of the Mack is Jumping Back Slash. Dropping the soppy RnB instrumental in favour of a more upbeat Afro-House flavour, complete with deep bass, this is one is sure to bring a wave of nostalgia and shakin’ booties to the dancefloor! Download: Technorati [...]

women who kill brings the Bass with his laid back ode to the olympics. In his own words: Whilst watching the Olympics, Men’s Hammer throw final to be exact, the one commentator tripped over his words so badly. Luckily I managed to record the sample. This track was born last night at 2am when two [...]

Disco Waltz is the 2nd release by Jozi Electro-Pop outfit Gay Thing, leading up to their performance at Griet Fest. With a distorted synth setting the mood, this track has a darker edge compared to their first track Party Party. Nevertheless, the Waltz like groove gives the tune a drive that keeps you moving. Download: [...]

Destrukto has been active in the local electronic scene since 1990. That’s a pretty effing long time! We finally put up an artist page to detail Destruktos career and link you to all his exploits online! Read all about him over here! He recently started producing alongside Koos Lubbe as MonoDestrukt… Have a listen below… [...]