Posts Tagged 'south africa'

Gay Thing – Gaydar

Posted on August 30 2012 by dirtyoldman

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 [...]

Mark Morrison – Return Of The Mack (Jumping Back Slash Simba Zombo Rework)

Posted on August 17 2012 by dirtyoldman

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 – Lingering Pussyfoot

Posted on August 16 2012 by dirtyoldman

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 [...]

Gay Thing – Disco Waltz

Posted on August 15 2012 by dirtyoldman

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: [...]

Gay Thing – Party Party

Posted on August 9 2012 by dirtyoldman

Gay Thing are Evert Snyman and Louise Eksteen and as the name suggests, produce fun, campy electro-pop. Party Party is their first release leading up to their set at Grietfest, with more to come fortnightly! Party Party is described as a pre-coital song and it definetly fits the bill. Porno synths, an arped bassline and [...]

Veld – AP Slender + a deed

Posted on August 7 2012 by dirtyoldman

Jozi based producer Veld makes beautiful electronic music. More recently his focus has been on the deeper side of house as his two productions AP Slender and a deed show. The off-time wobble over a deep gro0ve of AP Slender will make it a dance floor favourite. Download: The afro-tech rythms of a deed make [...]

CPT Win Free Tickets to PARTYHARDERS (Belgium) @ The Assembly!

Posted on May 26 2012 by Rick Disco

We have two sets of double tickets for PartyHarders (Belgium) LIVE @ The Assembly, CPT! All you have to do is send an email stating the name of the PartyHarders home city, as well as your name and CPT to freeshit@electrotrash.co.za! One entry per person, winners chosen at random will be notified via email. Competition [...]

JHB Win Free Tickets to PARTYHARDERS (Belgium) @ The Alexander Theatre

Posted on May 26 2012 by Rick Disco

We have two sets of double tickets for PartyHarders (Belgium) LIVE @ The Alexander Theatre, JHB! All you have to do is send an email stating the name of the PartyHarders home city, as well as your name and JHB to freeshit@electrotrash.co.za! One entry per person, winners chosen at random will be notified via email. [...]

Review: Fulka – The Mystery Of The Seven Stars

Posted on October 6 2010 by Rick Disco

Pretoria, South Africa, is uncannily good at producing incredibly talented musicians that are not afraid to take on unfamiliar genres within our country. Singer-songwriter Ola Kobak is no exception in this regard. She is the beautiful voice behind Fulka, a Pretoria based folktronica act. The word Fulka is derived from a Germanic noun meaning “people” [...]

Mobile App: Found

Posted on March 23 2010 by Rick Disco

Something a little different for our readers today… Here is a mobile application that I thought would be worthwhile sharing with all of you. FOUND, powered by Le Cool, is a free mobile service that is available to all of you that have Nokia handsets. Basically what it does is keep you in the know [...]

Chopped Liver?

Posted on August 11 2009 by Rick Disco

So we have a new artist up on the site… known as “Liver” he is from Cape Town and makes some slick beats… Glitch-hop / Downbeat / Breakbeat / Good beat! Read his profile over here and grab a tune from him below, sit back and relax…

Liver

Posted on August 10 2009 by Rick Disco

Members: Alex W Website: www.myspace.com/theliver Born from the mucous that caused the 2008 rolling blackouts Liver has blown rigs from Cape Town to Grahamstown with his dirty wobble heavy style. Part chamber concept, part dankliver and part zim dollar bill, this dude moves through genres like a gang leader in a “fresh fish” prison cell. [...]

Get !DIRTY!DIRTY! with MtKidu!

Posted on July 1 2009 by Rick Disco

So if you are up in Jo’burg this coming Friday I insist that you go down to the Woods… you’ll be in for a big surprise! MtKidu will be launching there new album in August this year and have loads of new tunes to play you, so why not grab a sneak preview of their [...]

DJ Lapse Remixes Autokratz's "Can't Get Enough"!

Posted on June 26 2009 by Rick Disco

Cape Town DJ / producer DJ Lapse is back with another awesome remix! This time it’s of Autokratz’s “Can’t Get Enough” and he turns it into a synthed up club anthem! Be sure to grab this one… let us know what you think – Leave a comment! ^5!