Articles
Original Articles
Beatlab and Soul Candi: the School Doors are Open
Cito can still name the fundamentals nobody taught him. Like most…
The Collaboration Problem Part 1
Two Talented People, One Average Track Collaboration in music is…
Dance Music Without Drugs
How club culture adapts when collective intoxication changes. For…
Know Yourself, Tell Your Story Part 1
What Is a Bio Actually For? There is a moment that happens in the…
Against Nostalgia: Dance Music’s Recycling Problem
When does history become stagnation? This piece is built on three…
More Than the DJ Booth: On the Collective Labour of the Night
It is easy to talk about nights as if they begin and end with the DJ.…
DJ Showcase
DJ Showcase
Each month, Beatlab members are selected to have their 1-hour mix broadcast on Mutha FM! Submit your mix and stand a chance to earn a spot on radio. The submissions are now open, click here to find out how to submit your mix…
Showcase: Darksoul
Darksoul's story in music stretches back over two decades, beginning…
Showcase: Rozzin
Rozzin SA's connection to music didn't begin behind the decks. Sound…
Showcase: Deep Evolution
Active since 2004, Johannesburg's Vincent Prince Molele (Deep…
Showcase: Melomaniac
Melomaniac's name perfectly describes his deep devotion to electronic…
Showcase: Miss Wright
Former dancer Miss Wright found her electronic calling in…
Showcase:The Real Phatsoul
Soulful house curator The Real Phatsoul blends jazz, funk, and…
Showcase: Miss Muzyk
There are DJs who chase the spotlight, and there are those who chase…
Showcase: MikeSpike
There are DJs who chase the spotlight, and there are those who chase…
Interviews
Getting to Know
Here we profile people of note in the industry.
Getting to Know: Matthew Fink
For more than two decades, record producer Matthew Fink has worked…
Getting to Know: Ready D
Grandmaster Ready D is one of those rare figures whose career…
Getting to Know: Michael Lesar
Michael Lesar has spent 22 years in the music industry, 15 of them…
Getting to Know: Lyla Faye
Lyla Faye grew up backstage. Her father drummed for the African Jazz…
Getting to Know: Mpho Pholo (37MPH)
Raised on jazz and church music, Mpho Pholo (aka 37MPH) has built a…
Getting to Know: Catherine Grenfell
Catherine’s career began at 5FM (A South African National Radio…
Getting to Know: Cito
US-born and South African-raised vocalist and music producer, Martin…
Getting to Know: Rici Martins
Rici Martins is a multidisciplinary music producer, Dolby Atmos mix…
Getting to Know: DJ James
James (aka DJ James SA) has spent over two decades building his…