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Music

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Interview
People

From Pharmacy To Gigs. Interview With Noor, the DJ

From working in a drugstore to DJing the UAE’s biggest stages

by Alexandra Mansilla

31 May 2024

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Events
Travel

Destination Plans Alert: Summer’24 Festival Calendar

All the primo music festivals around the globe we recommend hitting up this summer

by Sophie She

13 May 2024

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Music
Technologies

Please, Don’t Stop the Music: AI Apps For Musicians

These tools can help you create some sweet melodies

by Bilal Muhammad

12 May 2024

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Fashion
Music

Why Do Rappers Wear Sportswear, And Will They Ever Stop?

Look into the roots of sportswear obsession in the hip-hop scene and its future perspectives

by Sana Bun

11 May 2024

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Interview
Music

Music Talk: Kito Jempere x Lobito Brigante

What happens if two DJs meet and interview each other? Let's see!

by Kito Jempere

7 May 2024

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Music
Interview

Baz Raghib Presents ‘Full Beams’. What Is It?

And is there any connection with the 'High Beams' hip-hop collective?

by Alexandra Mansilla

5 May 2024

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Events
Music

MICRO MUTEK.AE: Last Chance To See, Listen And Get Immersed

What is going on at the iconic tech-savvy music festival?

by Sophie She

5 May 2024

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Technologies
Music

Tech Talk: New Products You Should Try In May

From an ultra-light laptop to a fully customisable speaker

by Bilal Muhammad

2 May 2024

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Music
Interview

Is Uglymoss Going To Change His Name? Interview With a Rapper

From a parentless childhood, through the rejection of his music, to fame

by Alexandra Mansilla

21 Apr 2024

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Music
Interview

Bridging Cultures Through Music: Jindi's Story

What is next for Jindi? Exclusive insights into his upcoming album

by Hayley Alexander

17 Apr 2024

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People
Interview

House Of Yanos, the Best Amapiano Experience

How did a small team of musical enthusiasts make everyone fall in love with African sound?

by Alexandra Mansilla

12 Apr 2024

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Interview
People

20 years Of DJing. Interview With Shef Codes

From the early days of DJing with CDs to big changes after the pandemic

by Alexandra Mansilla

6 Apr 2024

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Music
Interview

A Treasure Of Egyptian Music. Interview With Dina El Wedidi

Discover all the sides of Nile region music with the perfect guide

by Alexandra Mansilla

29 Mar 2024

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Interview
Music

West Meets the Middle East At BRED Festival. Interview With Lana Lubany

What has she prepared for the neo-culture festival?

by Dianne Apen-Sadler

27 Mar 2024

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Events
Music

BRED Is Back. The Festival's Creative Director Gives the Lowdown

What can we look forward to at the neo-culture festival by Hypebeast?

by Hayley Alexander

26 Mar 2024

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