Music
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UAE Cultural Digest: June 2025
Top cultural, art, and music events this month — the ones you simply can't miss
by Barbara Yakimchuk
28 May 2025
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Can Music Really Make You More Productive?
Does music affect your focus — or fuel it? Let’s find out. Bonus: top playlists for work & workouts
by Barbara Yakimchuk
23 May 2025
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ALAY: 'I Hope We Reach a Point Where DJs Aren’t Labelled By Gender'
Just five years ago, ALAY wasn’t even a DJ, and now she is being called one of electronic music’s rising stars
by Alexandra Mansilla
22 May 2025
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Where To Party In Cairo? Here Is What Locals Say
Cairo’s creative pulse — here is where it beats loudest
by Alexandra Mansilla
18 May 2025
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The Summit Strikes Back: IMS Dubai Returns This November
It is time to plan the best weekend of November now
by Dara Morgan
14 May 2025
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What Makes Good Sound And What Does It Really Depend On? Let’s Dive In
The founder of Tonefarm, the first UAE-based sound system manufacturer, explains it
by Alexandra Mansilla
13 May 2025
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8 Arabic Podcasts To Listen To: From Business To Psychology
Speak Arabic? Then these podcasts are a must — covering everything from comedy to tech and culture
by Barbara Yakimchuk
12 May 2025
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Italo Sound Comes To Dubai. Interview With Otto Kraanen, Bordello A Parigi
Looks like the city is about to have one of its most unforgettable nights yet
by Alexandra Mansilla
4 May 2025
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OFFLIMITS: How It Went Down (And WHAT Just Happened?)
It was so epic, we just want to rewind time and live it all over again
by Alexandra Mansilla
29 Apr 2025
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DJing Workshops Start In Dubai — Guess Who Is Running Them?
Lessons by a DJ who is truly passionate about what they do
by Alexandra Mansilla
22 Apr 2025
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Boost Your Workout: Your Go-To Playlist For Running And Cycling
Running or cycling? Only with these tracks
by Barbara Yakimchuk
21 Apr 2025
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New On STR: Two Podcasts To Listen To This Month
STR has recently launched two new podcasts — what to expect and why they are worth listening to
by Barbara Yakimchuk
9 Apr 2025
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Who Is Najm, And Why Does He Wear a Mask? The Artist Tells Us Himself
From the bottom to Times Square — the story of a Moroccan artist paving his way entirely on his own
by Alexandra Mansilla
26 Mar 2025
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DJing As a Profession: Is It Finally Taken Seriously?
And why do DJs always have to chase their money?
by Alexandra Mansilla
19 Mar 2025
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Where To Buy Vinyl In Dubai. Jayesh’s Picks
A curated list of record stores in Dubai — both physical and online — where you can find something unique
by Alexandra Mansilla
17 Mar 2025
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Many Facets Of Voice, Many Stories It Tells: Meet Saudi Artist DJ Mubarak
From a guy who started by recording covers and passionately writing his own songs to achieving global recognition
by Alexandra Mansilla
13 Mar 2025
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Your Must-Listen: Made In The Emirates By Vinyl Souk & 25hours Hotel
Exploring the essence of the new album by Vinyl Souk and 25hours Hotel
by Barbara Yakimchuk
12 Mar 2025
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New On STR: Sikka Festival Music Is Now Streaming
The incredible performances from the Sikka Festival are now online: what to expect and where to find them
by Barbara Yakimchuk
26 Feb 2025
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Saudi Arabia Cultural Digest 2025: Must-Visit Events
The biggest art and culture events taking place in Jeddah and Riyadh this year
by Barbara Yakimchuk
25 Feb 2025
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DJ MoCity: ‘Owning My Identity: Iraqi, Global, And Unapologetic’
How many hats does DJ MoCity wear? Let’s break it down
by Alexandra Mansilla
21 Feb 2025