Music
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From Moscow to Dubai: Leonid Lipelis’ Underground Vinyl Journey
A conversation with renowned DJ and producer Leonid Lipelis about his approach to music selection, and crafting party magic
by Dara Morgan
16 Nov 2024
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STR: Your New Favourite Podcasts
Digging into what you could listen to from November 16 onwards
by Sophie She
14 Nov 2024
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This Is Your Final Call For Crowd Test Festival
Only a few days left — check timetable, grab your friends, and let us meet on November 16!
by Dara Morgan
13 Nov 2024
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Songs For Every Life Moment. Chosen By Parvané
Save these tracks and pull them out for just the right moment in life
by Alexandra Mansilla
9 Nov 2024
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A DJ From New Zealand Comes To Dubai. Meet Eden Burns
What is the mystery behind the characters on Eden’s record covers?
by Alexandra Mansilla
6 Nov 2024
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Videos Of Mainline Magic Orchestra To Watch Before the Crowd Test Festival
And remember: everything the guys do is not just about music but also about having fun
by Alexandra Mansilla
31 Oct 2024
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Upcoming Music Album Releases To Look Forward To In November 2024
Calling all audiophiles! Here are some of the most anticipated music releases for November
by Ashas Bukhari
31 Oct 2024
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No Martina — No Partina! Meet the Young Blood Of Crowd Test
Getting to know the DJs behind the best night of the year, that will take place at our festival on November 16
by Sophie She
30 Oct 2024
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From Cairo Roots To Dubai Beats: Interview With Shadi Megalla
Discover the pulse of UAE’s vinyl scene, through Shadi Megalla’s story
by Sophie She
27 Oct 2024
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Mischief Managed. Interview With Mainline Magic Orchestra
Discover the music collective that turns all of their performances into a joke
by Alexandra Mansilla
24 Oct 2024
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The Story of Boogie Box, Ending This Year. Interview with Hassan Alwan
How did it all begin, and why is Boogie Box coming to an end?
by Alexandra Mansilla
22 Oct 2024
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Vinyl Records At the Heart Of Beirut’s Nightlife
Discovering authentic vinyl stores in the heart of Gemmayzeh
by Christelle Eldaher
20 Oct 2024
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What Is Happening With the Music Scene In the Middle East: Explained by Kito Jempere And Hani J
Two musicians – Kito Jempere and Hani J – discuss music scene in the Middle East, local DJs, and The Sandy Times Crowd Test Festival
by Sofia Brontvein
18 Oct 2024
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Kito Jempere Explains How Great Music Is Born Out Of Chaos
Sandy Times Radio Art Director and musician Kito Jempere talks about his new album and our plans to launch the radio
by Sofia Brontvein
17 Oct 2024
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Suzanna, aka Bazzzuk: ‘My Love For Electronic Music Started With Prodigy’
How the DJ you all know unexpectedly became a DJ — simply out of a pure obsession with music
by Alexandra Mansilla
16 Oct 2024
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Armin Van Buuren: ‘Pillars of Creation Takes Me Back To My Roots’
The DJ is set to surprise Ras Al Khaimah with a completely new show to launch the Seven Wonders series
by Alexandra Mansilla
9 Oct 2024
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MDLBEAST Soundstorm: Eminem, Muse, Tyler, The Creator Head To Riyadh
This is not the complete list — there is Thirty Seconds to Mars, David Guetta, and many more
by Alexandra Mansilla
9 Oct 2024
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EZOW: ‘Tapping Into the Music Industry Is Not As Easy As Many Think’
Unpacking the meanings of EZOW's songs with the artist himself
by Alexandra Mansilla
8 Oct 2024
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The Most Expected Music Album Releases In October 2024
Here is what to keep an ear out for in October
by Ashas Bukhari
1 Oct 2024
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How Cancel Culture Around P Diddy Is Spreading. Who Is Next?
And can the crowd really cancel celebrities who were thought to be untouchable?
by Alexandra Mansilla
1 Oct 2024