Muse full line up announced
Muse festival is just the type of festival we wanted to be involved in. Something that blends different genres, bring different scenes together and genuinely has music at the core focus. Members of the team have frequented events at Colorbox and gone to Wax On and it’s an honour to be involved with some of […]
Adidas presents Run Your Crew Johannesburg
The JHB Adidas Run your Crew night takes place on the 3rd of December, featuring a block party in Newtown. The Run Your Crew initiative focuses on creating a unique running event aimed at bringing running crews and Adidas Runners communities together from around the globe, to run, connect and celebrate the spirit of urban running. […]
The Gqom Revolution: Guestlist talks all things DJ Lag
With DJ Lag’s debut release off Goon Club Allstars looming in the not-so-distant future, Guestlist had an in-depth look at Gqom’s development as a genre, and DJ Lag’s role in its evolution. You can check out the detailed, praise-filled piece here.
Mixmag reviews “Ghost On The Loose” by DJ Lag
DJ Lag continues to make waves in the Gqom world, both locally and internationally. Recently, Mixmag reviewed DJ Lag’s electric “Ghosts On The Loose” release. Have a look at the review here.
Rave reviews for DJ Lag’s “Umlilo” from TIU Magazine
Recently, TIU Magazine had a listen to DJ Lag’s “Umlilo” and responded with rave reviews. Check out the article which explores Gqom, it’s growing audience and DJ Lag’s forthcoming self-titled EP here.
The Quietus prepares for DJ Lag’s debut EP
With the build up to his highly anticipated debut EP growing day by day, The Quietus had something to say about Gqom originator DJ Lag’s “16 Sept” release and upcoming EP on Goon Club Allstars. Check out the article here.
DJ Lag’s “Umlilo” premiers on Thump
“This afternoon we’re letting you have an exclusive listen to the disorientating and deadly “Umlilo” which you can hear below. Clocking in at nearly seven minutes, it’s a seriously dark thing, all clanks and rumbles, ghostly hisses and heavyweight percussive thwacks. The rest of the EP’s just as good so make sure you save that […]
DJ Lag cover on Bubblegum Club
“When asked to describe the sound of the Gqom subgenre, DJ Lag doesn’t hesitate – ‘it’s raw and hype.’ Since the beginning of this decade, it has become the defining electronic music to come from Durban and it’s surrounding townships, like Lag’s home Clermont. Gqom takes SA production to a new extreme of brooding intensity. […]
Gqom Oh! Tour w/ Nan Kole & DJ Lag announced
Label boss Nan Kolè and South African Gqom pioneer and producer DJ Lag will showcase the new sound of Durban in Europe, the UK and Asia. Read more over at Resident Advisor.
Gqom producer DJ Lag debuts on Goon Club Allstars with self-titled EP
The Durban artist is at the forefront of a new club sound emerging from South Africa. Goon Club Allstars will release DJ Lag’s self-titled EP in November. Lwazi Asanda Gwala is one of the most visible artists involved in a style called Gqom – a stripped-back variant of South African house. It’s grown out of a […]
