Downtempo artists Doug Appling (Empancipator) and Gabe Lehner (9 Theory) have teamed up for a rhapsodic, head-nodding new EP Cheeba Gold, out on March 22nd on Loci Records. The lead single Chameleon is a three-part journey that captures the spirit of the entire EP.

Making her highly anticipated return to North America this spring, DJ and producer Nicole Moudaber will touch down for 15 dates throughout March, April and May 2019 for what is to be one of her biggest tours yet on this side of the pond. Making appearances at high profile festivals including Coachella, the newly revived Winter Music Conference, Ultra Music Festival Resistance Miami and SXM Festival in St. Martin, coupled with a slew of club dates stretching from San Francisco to Toronto, 2019 is already working out to be an incredibly exciting year for the much-loved artist.

My personality really. I’m an introspective person. I’m fascinated by the natural world. Nature is always humming in the background and it keeps me connected to the world; not feeling so isolated all the time. Living in Western North Carolina, I love the forest/mountain region…

features Nu-Mark’s quicksilver cuts and masterful production and Method Man’s effortless flow. It follows a series of online mixtapes with millions of views called Zodiac Tracks that Nu-Mark has produced honoring musicians and rappers from each astrological sign…

Inspired by Fela Kuti, “Bad Habits” is a joyous electronic Afrobeat song being released to coincide with Felabration, co-produced by Zach Witness (producer of Erykah Badu’s latest album, But You Can’t Use My Phone). The former drummer for M.I.A. sings over a funky, staccato beat about overcoming one’s negative tendencies: “I’ve been so pressed that I don’t even know/What’s botherin’ me.” At its core it is an inspirational call to action, “Thinking about how I can be so much better/Thinking about all the tears I’ve cried.” The song also features African-influenced guitar, congas, cowbells and keyboards that build to a rapturous crescendo.

If there was ever an electronic/dance experience that represents the embodiment of connecting people through music, it is certainly Above & Beyond’s Group Therapy (ABGT) live series.
As their name suggests, they go astronomically to find a common location to bring people of all backgrounds and professions through the healing bond that is music.

Seldom does a piece of music resemble the emotion it wishes to express. Intuitively this work is the pure essence of conjuring “the feels” From the start, it distresses the neurological senses while distributing goosebumps, setting off a chain reaction…

If you’re new to the Anjuna cookbook please allow me to welcome you to the creative curator that is Andrew Bayer. Bayer’s visually fabrications of electronic/dance music have subtle strings of the classical trained. The same regard held for electronic pioneer BT and executive ‘chefs’ Above & Beyond.

From North Carolina to South America and everywhere in between, Gypsy & Me are the perfect traveling companions and musical missionaries. These civil souls are always “grateful for the opportunity to share [their] story”. They hope that their passion in music and life and resonate with their listeners. I met these two at one of the best Low-County venues….