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Music Video: Gazelle feat. Teba – Chic Afrique

Posted on March 24 2011 by dirtyoldman

The always theatrical and expressive Gazelle takes to the African Savanah in the search for a connection between a real world and a mythical place. Kings, Queens, a Sangoma and the Tokolosh all play their part in what is to be one of the most coveted and cinematic music videos in South Africa this year [...]

Discotheque presents Designer Drugs (USA)

Posted on March 22 2011 by dirtyoldman

Designer Drugs are coming! Yay! From the press release: Discotheque presents Designer Drugs (USA) on Friday 1st April at The Assembly in Cape Town, and Saturday 2nd April at Town Hall in Johannesburg Discotheque, Cape Town’s premiere electronic music night, the brand that brought you Steve Aoki, The Bloody Beetroots, Le Castle Vania and many [...]

New EP: Richard the Third – Dragonfly Slip + free Dank remix

Posted on March 18 2011 by dirtyoldman

Richard the Third has been a dominant force in South African electronic music, both up north in Gauteng and down south in the Cape. Regular readers will know he has his fingers in many pies and has contributed to and supported the growth of the local scene. His latest solo release is entitled Dragonfly Slip [...]

Jam Jarr – I Am The Danger Free EP!!!

Posted on March 17 2011 by dirtyoldman

African Dope Records brings you the second offering of Jam Jarr – I Am The Danger. A 5-track journey into glitch, bass, rap, debauchery, and everything else that makes life the dirty good thing that it is. Bakaman rapping and Soundproof glitching. Free for 2 weeks (from March 16th) ONLY in the Online Dope Store [...]

New Artist: Audiophile 021!!!

Posted on March 16 2011 by dirtyoldman

Audiophile 021 is one of the artists that should have been on Electrotrash a long time ago, but … Better late than never as they say! As the name implies Audiophile021 hails from the bass-loving city that is Cape Town. This talented producer is constantly pushing out new, glitchy and dirty beats, one wonders if [...]

Popskarr – The Rise

Posted on March 14 2011 by dirtyoldman

Popskarr will be releasing their debut EP in a few months time and decided to give away one free track a month until it is released. Yay! The Rise is classic Popskarr. Warm pads set the mood, while synth melodies add an element of playfulness. As is the case with all Popskarr tracks, the production [...]

P.H.Fat get down like animals!

Posted on March 1 2011 by dirtyoldman

P.H.Fat are the latest addition to the Electrotrash family. This Cape Town group of bass hounds is comprised of Narch, Mike and Disco Izrael. Their combination of bass heavy beats with witty and wacky rhymes has the masses bouncing. A passing comparison to Sweat.X is inevitable, although unless your ears are truly uninformed or uninterrested, [...]

Red Bull Studio Sessions 2 Launch

Posted on February 10 2011 by dirtyoldman

After a rocking first instalment, the Red Bull Studio’s vaults have once again been opened to the public with the release of The Red Bull Studio Sessions 02 presented by Richard the Third. 2010 was the year the Red Bull Studio in Cape Town got its swagger. Helping produce the internationally acclaimed debut by Spoek [...]

Go Cold Turkey, Get Free Tickets!

Posted on February 8 2011 by dirtyoldman

…Has it been 2 weeks already? This Sunday it is time for the fifth installment of the awesome Cold Turkey parties. If you have not been yet, shame on you! It is the perfect way to spend your Sunday. Think lazy beats and bring and braai vibes! If you have a hangover from the night [...]

New Artist: Jam Jarr!!!

Posted on February 4 2011 by dirtyoldman

Jam Jarr hail from the African Dope stables, a power house in South African electronic music. Consisting of Soundproof on beats and bass and Bakaman on the mic, this Cape Town based duo, deliver deep bass, breaksy beats and flowing rhymes. For more info check out their artist page here! Neck Low is a grinding [...]

Sedge Warbler – Paranormal Ox Man (Video Treatent)

Posted on February 2 2011 by dirtyoldman

Directed by Josiah Bourguet Produced by Steez FX Shot on location at the South African music festival Rocking The Daisies 2010. Paranormal Ox Man from Sedge Warbler’s debut album “Welcome to the Universe” released on Skanky Panky Records (UK). Buy the album here: http://www.addictech.com/store/produc… Stay tuned for more from Sedge Warbler… Technorati Tags: Sedge Warbler, [...]

New Artist: Battle Beyond the Stars

Posted on January 28 2011 by dirtyoldman

Cape Town based DJ and Producer, Battle Beyond the Stars, has just completed his first EP entitled Memory. The track Cold, which I mentioned previously, is taken from this EP, as are the two songs below. His sound is both nostalgic and fresh. To find out a bit more about this talent producer of electronic [...]

Free Tickets for the DOGBOX Foam Party!!!!!

Posted on January 26 2011 by dirtyoldman

So finally the time has come for the annual DOGBOX Foam Party!!!!! Clear your plans for the 5th of Febuary and set aside 50 Rond.  To those who cannot spare a fiddy, don’t dispair, we have one set of Double Tickets to give away. All you need to do is send us a mail to [...]

Free Tickets for Discotheque w. Bteam, Kennedy, Battle beyond the Stars, Anthea & More

Posted on January 26 2011 by dirtyoldman

Discotheque is going to massive this Friday featuring Bteam, Kennedy, Anthea, Battle Beyond the Stars and more! We have a pair of tickets to give away. All you need to do is mail us freeshit@electrotrash.co.za and name one of the DJs playing on the night. Competition closes 27 Jan 23:59 CAT. Read on below to [...]