Pure & Crafted Festival in South Africa

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: #ff0072; color: white; font-size: x-large;"> EVENT </span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #ff0072; font-size: x-large;">PURE & CRAFTED SA FESTIVAL LANDS IN JOHANNESBURG ON THE 26TH AND 27TH NOVEMBER 2016</span></h2> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><i>JUST DAYS TO GO BEFORE FIRST-EVER PURE & CRAFTED SA FESTIVAL RACES INTO JOBURG ON 26TH AND 27TH NOVEMBER 2016. PRESENTED BY BMW MOTORRAD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH E.TV. LIVE MUSIC, ARTISANAL FOOD AND A CELEBRATION OF MOTORCYCLE HERITAGE.</i></span></h3> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuXPqYcYHq9xMuoeBYXATLN9gtUKH8GQRcdpUVcpgaQB5ARdkc5DzMEXHgpr_5FMwMSArqSZDDMlGQ3YVGZIlq_qPckWIbjuHSLR0X-W_TeajbT8_9ARq0jf_NOli8s4bEnFLUGBQyT7yp/s1600/pc.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="pure & crafted SA motorrad food music beer motorcycle" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuXPqYcYHq9xMuoeBYXATLN9gtUKH8GQRcdpUVcpgaQB5ARdkc5DzMEXHgpr_5FMwMSArqSZDDMlGQ3YVGZIlq_qPckWIbjuHSLR0X-W_TeajbT8_9ARq0jf_NOli8s4bEnFLUGBQyT7yp/s16000/pc.png" title="pure & crafted SA motorrad food music beer motorcycle" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="color: #ff0072;"><b>Win Tickets</b></span><br /> We have two double tickets to giveaway, and all you have to do to win is:<br /> 1. Follow us on Twitter  @thinkinedm<br /> 2. Like us on Facebook Think In Electronic<br /> 3. Answer the following question by commenting below and tweeting us<br /> 4. Include the hashtag #PureandCraftedSAWIN<br /> <br /> <b>Question:</b> What would your Pure and Crafted moment be?<br /> <b>Competition closed</b><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDAgX3CEg0dU6yTHvccBayDTsWwa56vmwONy7FlNFKd-BzHXTSYjsKfNIwerj6pG6TBUTtm7YlFxI7J99ste5eE01yFWyF_Uj5VGJ0rUfM3c99dnL-0X4vUhPUk06esCBSjlnJTmmYZ0Io/s1600/Pure+and+crafted.png" style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pure & Crafted Festival South Africa" border="0" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDAgX3CEg0dU6yTHvccBayDTsWwa56vmwONy7FlNFKd-BzHXTSYjsKfNIwerj6pG6TBUTtm7YlFxI7J99ste5eE01yFWyF_Uj5VGJ0rUfM3c99dnL-0X4vUhPUk06esCBSjlnJTmmYZ0Io/s640/Pure+and+crafted.png" title="Pure & Crafted Festival South Africa" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Midrand. <b>BMW Motorrad</b>, the motorcycle division of the <b>BMW Group</b>, presents <b>Pure & Crafted SA </b></span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">on 26th and 27th November </span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">at </span><b style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Ground in Muldersdrift </b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">where</span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"> p</span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">reparations are well underway. </span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">In fact, we’re literally breaking ground as installations are finalised, including a large concrete slab designed specifically for the festival’s live motorcycle stunts.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>Joburg’s</b> freshest festival is set to be two days of new heritage across music, artisanal food, craft beers, gins, wines, cocktails and one-of-a-kind motorcycling experiences. <b>Pure & Crafted SA</b> is proudly open to the whole family, with enough entertainment to keep everyone happy. We'll have a dedicated kids' area so the little ones are kept busy and entertained with a parachute rocket, sand art, kiddies’ tables, mechanical bull, face painting, spray tattoo artists, push bikes and loads more. Kids under 16 get in free.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">For the motorcycle enthusiasts, </span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">fans young and old, riders and non-riders alike</span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">, immerse yourself in biking culture. There’ll be; </span><b style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">BMW GS Trophy team</b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"> displays and</span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"> daily stunt shows by stunt-rider, </span><b style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Big Jim</b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">; scenic outrides, off-road trails w</span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">ith team South Africa, winners of the </span><b style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">International GS Trophy 2016 </b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">and new and vintage motorcycle displays. </span><b style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Pure & Crafted SA</b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"> welcomes all riders of any brand of motorcycle to enjoy the weekend.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">We invite all motorcyclists of any brand to ride to <b>Pure & Crafted SA</b>. On both Saturday and Sunday, we will be providing a meeting point where you and friends (holding <b>Pure & Crafted SA </b>tickets), can ride out for complimentary barista coffee and confectionaries.  The offer will be available on Saturday and Sunday and you’re welcome anytime. The two meeting points are open from 09:00am–11:00am on both mornings. Join us at <b>Doppio Zero Southdowns</b> or <b>Total Oostermoed</b> (more details and directions at <a href="http://www.pureandcrafted.co.za/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0072;">www.PureAndCrafted.co.za</span></a>).</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Other activities include live tattooing and barbering. <b>Fallen Heroes</b> is the festival’s official tattoo partner; pre-book to have your tattoos done by emailing <a href="mailto:pureandcrafted@fallenheroes.co.za"><span style="color: #ff0072;">pureandcrafted@fallenheroes.co.za</span></a>. Simply drop by the Freedom Hair stand to get a trim and shave. </span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pure & Crafted Festival South Africa" border="0" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrxhq_vI_NNlIH1jng0JQLpmBpIkzQCh44ry5AaWn_pdNFH-TD7noxU3dYVqLNmDjBbR5w3NdNwku-dTbfs2VqHwE1n5PIYyPPg6DIMb9K6BXPMixpRaT6WdT_NLtEYBdhaa_fBv7u7M96/s640/Pure+and+C+2.png" title="Pure & Crafted Festival South Africa" width="640" /></span></div> <br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">A <b>highlight</b> will certainly be the incredible <b>all-local line-up</b> playing across three stages. Look forward to live performances from; Mi Casa, Prime Circle, The Parlotones, Rubber Duc, Goodluck, The Rocketeers, Bad Peter, Sutherland, Eva Morgan, The Oompah Band, Dean Fuel, Michael Lesar and many more.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Whatever your vibe, you’ll find it at <b>Pure & Crafted SA.</b></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQhhnOd1SNijAW09XXUGV5tq6zvZxtbG6vLXWl8IAMMqxDdJsfcnrh4Kd8YIUxz0bRa3sIfrFmKu5669-HCfxlQ9eZu6yKRClSBVh7aLhZxLMc7Da0xcddsecxN0lToVynnp24M9Brs_8o/s1600/pc3.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="pure & crafted SA, motorcycles, motorrad" border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQhhnOd1SNijAW09XXUGV5tq6zvZxtbG6vLXWl8IAMMqxDdJsfcnrh4Kd8YIUxz0bRa3sIfrFmKu5669-HCfxlQ9eZu6yKRClSBVh7aLhZxLMc7Da0xcddsecxN0lToVynnp24M9Brs_8o/s640/pc3.png" title="pure & crafted SA, motorcycles, motorrad" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>Ticket options</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">For a limited time only, <b>Pure & Crafted SA Early Bird tickets</b> will be available for only R199 (Saturday), R179 (Sunday) and R399 for a Weekend Pass. </span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Buy yours here:<span style="color: #ff0072;"><span style="color: #ff0072;"> </span><a href="https://pureandcraftedsa.nutickets.co.za/3147"><span style="color: #ff0072;">https://pureandcraftedsa.nutickets.co.za/314</span><span style="color: #ff0072;">7</span></a></span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Thereafter, tickets are:</span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>Saturday only:</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Pre-sold: R299</span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Door: R350</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>Sunday only:</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Pre-sold: R229</span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Door: R300</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>Weekend Pass</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Pre-sold: R499</span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Door: R500</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>Pure & Crafted SA</b> tickets give you access to the entire event, which includes all music stages, Munich Beer Garden, shopping areas, stunt and display areas, kids’ area and all the food stalls.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Secure parking is also available free of charge for all vehicles and motorcycles.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #ff0072; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>The Let’s Call It Brunch Lounge</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">The Let’s Call It Brunch Lounge is a decadent all-inclusive experience. Set under a private tent on a raised deck overlooking the main stage, guests enjoy complimentary canapés and beverages throughout the day and night. Let’s Call It Brunch guests will also be treated to exclusive parking (motorcycle or vehicle), premium toilets and of course, the best seat in the house. This ticket also includes the full benefits of the Pure & Crafted Festival SA access ticket.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>Ticket options</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>Saturday only:</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Pre-sold: R 1 799</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>Sunday only:</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Pre-sold: R1 399</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>Weekend Pass:</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Pre-sold: R2 699</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Facebook: <span style="color: #ff0072;"><a href="http://fb.me/PureCraftedSA">http://fb.me/PureCraftedSA</a></span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Instagram: <span style="color: #ff0072;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pureandcraftedsa/">https://www.instagram.com/pureandcraftedsa/</a></span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Website:<span style="color: #ff0072;"> <a href="http://www.pureandcrafted.co.za/">www.PureandCrafted.co.za</a></span></span><br /> <div> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="color: #f1c232;">#PureandCraftedSA</span></span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

Pure & Crafted Festival in South Africa

 EVENT  PURE & CRAFTED SA FESTIVAL LANDS IN JOHANNESBURG ON THE 26TH AND 27TH NOVEMBER 2016 JUST DAYS TO GO BEFORE FIRST-EVER ...

Ballantine's & Boiler Room Bring JHB Maya Jane Coles : TRUE MUSIC

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: #ff0072; color: white; font-size: x-large;"> EVENT </span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #ff0072; font-size: x-large;">BALLANTINE’S & BOILER ROOM JOIN FORCES WITH MAYA JANE COLES FOR GLOBAL ‘TRUE MUSIC’ PROJECT</span></h2> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <h3> <span style="font-size: small;">AHEAD OF HER HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 2ND ALBUM, MAYA JANE COLES WILL TRAVEL </span><span style="font-size: small;">TO <i>JOHANNESBURG</i> AND OTHER CITIES AROUND THE WORLD TO UNDERTAKE A BOLD NEW CREATIVE GLOBAL PROJECT: <i>“TRUE MUSIC”</i></span></h3> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div> </div> </h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Building on a three-year partnership,<b> Ballantine’s Scotch whisky</b> and <b>Boiler Room</b> have announced a major new global platform called <b>‘True Music,’</b> celebrating and supporting pioneering artists known for making music born from passion, not compromise.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">For their first project, Ballantine’s & Boiler Room’s True Music will work with critically acclaimed and globally renowned producer and <b>DJ Maya Jane Coles</b>. A true modern icon in electronic music, Maya is a globally renowned DJ and producer who exemplifies the very essence of True Music; writing, engineering, arranging, mixing and performing all the elements within her tracks and refusing to compromise on her work at any stage. Nowhere will that be more evident than in her highly anticipated second album, due to launch in early 2017.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">With Maya at the helm, the True Music platform will travel across <b>South Africa</b>, Russia and Spain over the next five months. Along the way she will curate a remix EP from her upcoming 2017 album, working with her favourite True Music artists from each country, kicking off with <b>Culoe De Song </b>in South Africa. Each artist has been handpicked as they epitomise the philosophy of True Music in their work. The resulting EP will be a limited-edition vinyl and digital release. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Within each of these countries, major live-streamed events and content will be produced, allowing the world to tune in and see Maya work with these local artists to curate a night with True Music at its core, with a line-up featuring global and local artists. Heading from <b>Johannesburg (24th November) </b>to Moscow in February, these shows will then culminate in Madrid in early 2017 with a 2,000 capacity event.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Ballantine’s & Boiler Room’s True Music Johannesburg event will feature, along with lead artist Maya, an exceptional and expertly curated line-up of international and local artists.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis8CpcKvhzvE3wSohQ3Y3S-ctyjZH1sHZvYDq2qtUI7qkHdxGBfDDZLqqz3tIsAIHGPuMd5u0nOeOaTUGmQXANgmaqyAtVTbtiVLPvRir-RvIqQMSGSCih9CSumwSjLpUxWh70QQzP-5zC/s1600/MAYA+JANE+COLES+BOILER+ROOM+JOHANNESBURG.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="maya jane coles boiler room and true music" border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis8CpcKvhzvE3wSohQ3Y3S-ctyjZH1sHZvYDq2qtUI7qkHdxGBfDDZLqqz3tIsAIHGPuMd5u0nOeOaTUGmQXANgmaqyAtVTbtiVLPvRir-RvIqQMSGSCih9CSumwSjLpUxWh70QQzP-5zC/s640/MAYA+JANE+COLES+BOILER+ROOM+JOHANNESBURG.jpg" title="Maya jane coles Johannesburg 2016" width="640" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>LEAD ARTIST</b>: <a href="http://www.thinkinelectronic.com/2014/05/maya-jane-coles.html" target="_blank">Maya Jane Coles</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>REMIX ARTIST</b>: Culoe de Song</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS</b>: Karizma, AND, Francois K</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>LOCAL ARTISTS</b>: Black Motion, Thulani the Warrior</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">As with previous South African Ballantine’s & Boiler Room events, the Johannesburg location will remain a secret, only to be revealed very close to the event date.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Tickets cannot be bought. Instead, fans can only secure their place at Ballantine’s & Boiler Room’s True Music Johannesburg via Ballantine’s SA Facebook page. <a href="http://truemusic.boilerroom.tv/">http://truemusic.boilerroom.tv/</a> to find out how.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>Ballantine’s Music Forum</b></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Alongside this exclusive event, Spain will play host to the very first Ballantine’s Music Forum. A unique two-day event, this will bring together experts from the electronic music world to offer advice and deliver workshops. Whether that be the programmers of renowned Spanish festival Sonar or industry experts discussing how to set up an independent record label, the Forum will help shape and inform the next generation of True Music artists. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">With a unique remix EP, music videos, globally streamed shows, behind the scenes content, a music forum and more, True Music will inspire and support music fans around the world. Whether you are in South America or Western Europe, just log on, pour yourself a dram of Ballantine’s and check out <a href="http://truemusic.boilerroom.tv/">truemusic.boilerroom.tv</a> for a chance to experience exactly what True Music means.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>About True Music</b></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">The aim of True Music is to celebrate music artists, like Maya, that do it their way. Whether they are just starting out or already global stars, True Music will champion artists that share this pioneering spirit and challenge them to push boundaries. Not in pursuit of the glitz and glamour, but to make the music which they truly believe in, for them as artists, and for their fans. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">The True Music platform follows on from Ballantine’s and Boiler Room’s partnership over the past three years, having explored and celebrated the stories of 14 local music scenes from Mexico City to Moscow, South Africa and beyond. In the process, 35 million music fans have experienced the live-streamed events, documentary and music content featuring the likes of DJ Premier, Carl Craig, Nina Kraviz, Underground Resistance, Skream and Seth Troxler. Now heading into the fourth year, True Music is the latest phase.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Blaise Bellville, Boiler Room Founder & CEO added: “We’re hugely proud of our work with Ballantine’s over the past few years. Since the partnership began, it’s been evident how committed both parties are to pushing artists who create music because of the passion that compels them. With Ballantine’s and True Music, we’re excited to be taking this to the next level by working with such a ground-breaking artist such as Maya.” </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Maya Jane Coles: “I’m super excited to be kicking off the first project for True Music. It’s a journey that’s going to take me from South Africa to Russia and Spain, working with a collection of amazing artists that approach their work with the same passion and conviction that I do.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BallantinesSA">https://www.facebook.com/BallantinesSA</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ballantinessa/">https://www.instagram.com/ballantinessa/</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/BallantinesSA">https://twitter.com/BallantinesSA</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">To check out more on True Music head to <a href="http://truemusic.boilerroom.tv/">truemusic.boilerroom.tv</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: medium;"><b>#TrueMusic</b></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <div> </div>

Ballantine's & Boiler Room Bring JHB Maya Jane Coles : TRUE MUSIC

 EVENT  BALLANTINE’S & BOILER ROOM JOIN FORCES WITH MAYA JANE COLES FOR GLOBAL ‘TRUE MUSIC’ PROJECT AHEAD OF HER HIGHL...

Jeremy Olander Remixes Sailor & I And Eekkoo's Letters

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: #ff0072; color: white; font-size: x-large;"> TRACK OF THE DAY </span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #ff0072; font-size: x-large;">SAILOR & I AND EEKKOO | LETTERS (JEREMY OLANDER REMIX)</span></h2> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9vSqD_GqGrLAUk1I3uRNXNUKlH0WoB4fbV55b_PGzYofNDc37j6iwFrCPuHm1VVxa917k163UtMVk3v80tVZNPDjUNXW0jYFJSrQcoEfDWdaee1tIux_iUwyBea-XuS1jUpQju6ybUcTi/s1600/letter_jeemy_olander_remix.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="SAILOR & I AND EEKKOO LETTERS JEREMY OLANDER REMIX cover art" border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9vSqD_GqGrLAUk1I3uRNXNUKlH0WoB4fbV55b_PGzYofNDc37j6iwFrCPuHm1VVxa917k163UtMVk3v80tVZNPDjUNXW0jYFJSrQcoEfDWdaee1tIux_iUwyBea-XuS1jUpQju6ybUcTi/s400/letter_jeemy_olander_remix.jpg" title="SAILOR & I AND EEKKOO LETTERS JEREMY OLANDER REMIX" width="400" /></a></div> <span style="color: #ff0072; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><i>"Letters"</i> is a two-track product between musical minds <b>Sailor & I </b>and <b>Eekkoo</b>. The year 2014 saw the pair collaborate on a track and 2016 sees the pair reunited.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Eekkoo as an artist has built a dual identity that combines heavy­ hitting analogue Techno with a refined focus on melody and emotional progression. On the other hand, Sailor & I explains why music is important to him calling it an escape and a world where he feels is home.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">The<b> Letters  EP </b>comes with a Capital and a Lowercase version, we quite like the Lowercase. Both tracks are strung together perfectly to evoke emotion. The synths lead to a piano which then leads to a guitar gathering a beat that is so clean it shines, all fastened together with artistic lyrics and warm vocals. Eekkoo describes the collab as being a bit lighter than the previous collab, colourful and lyrical. We agree with his description fully.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Letters is accompanied by a good number of remixes all from very reputable remixers. The first remix to grace audiences ears is one from <b><a href="http://www.thinkinelectronic.com/2014/01/jeremy-olander-blabla-original-free.html" target="_blank">Jeremy Olander</a></b>. His remix blends together elements of progressive house and techno, the end result is a track that plays with your emotion. Snug and warm but chilly and mysterious.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div> <div> <br /></div> </div> </div>

Jeremy Olander Remixes Sailor & I And Eekkoo's Letters

 TRACK OF THE DAY  SAILOR & I AND EEKKOO | LETTERS (JEREMY OLANDER REMIX) "Letters" is a two-track product bet...

Amtrac Is Running After With No Order

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: #ff0072; color: white; font-size: x-large;"> TRACK OF THE DAY </span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #ff0072; font-size: x-large;">AMTRAC | RUNNING AFTER</span></h2> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfQpUvVjxZ5EsRHxr_CDqeveon67WwxW7T9ubcWF9G2VYpK9oCsHP06tbCCWHp2XeqcC0lEPwQ5CRj9vD5Cnjoi4tUffXSJKCbHfVWLTU-8NA07e_LN5zOpmlt7ZKrbfmVWr-dX0wOSe1e/s1600/amtrac_running_after_ep.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="amtracc running after album art birds that fly" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfQpUvVjxZ5EsRHxr_CDqeveon67WwxW7T9ubcWF9G2VYpK9oCsHP06tbCCWHp2XeqcC0lEPwQ5CRj9vD5Cnjoi4tUffXSJKCbHfVWLTU-8NA07e_LN5zOpmlt7ZKrbfmVWr-dX0wOSe1e/s320/amtrac_running_after_ep.jpg" title="amtrac running after album art" width="320" /></a></div> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> </h2> <div> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Only three releases in and <b><a href="http://www.thinkinelectronic.com/2016/02/kidnap-kid-shares-moments-of-birds-that.html" target="_blank">Kidnap Kid’s Birds That Fly</a> </b>label is already known as a label to put out quality. With releases from Kidnap Kid himself and Bristolian <b>Applebottom</b>, July/August sees <b>Amtrac's </b>debut on the label with "Running After/ No Order". </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Caleb Cornett aka Amtrac keeps pushing boundaries with his music, progressing and evolving ever since he started in 2008. You might have seen him featured on Think In Electronic for his mind-blowing releases on <a href="http://www.thinkinelectronic.com/2014/08/amtrac-those-days.html" target="_blank">Toolroom Records</a>. His latest release <i>Running After</i> taken from his new EP on <i>Birds That Fly</i> skillfully creates feelings of elation and euphoria sharply contrasted with a calm yet melancholic ambience.  A track which can be listened to with zest on the dance floor or with stillness in the comfort of your own home.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">When asked about the EP Amtrac explains how he "really wanted to make an EP that translated well on the dance floor and at home, which I feel I achieved with ‘Running After’. ‘No Order’ is like a movie score for the club, diving deeper with its dark atmosphere. Big ups to Kidnap Kid. I love the direction he’s taking with the label musically and aesthetically.”</span><br /> <br /></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

Amtrac Is Running After With No Order

 TRACK OF THE DAY  AMTRAC | RUNNING AFTER Only three releases in and Kidnap Kid’s Birds That Fly label is already known as...

MK Went Too Far With Aurora

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: #ff0072; color: white; font-size: x-large;"> TRACK OF THE DAY </span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #ff0072; font-size: x-large;">AURORA | I WENT TOO FAR (MK REMIX)</span></h2> <div> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZSNgJiYyZgvSRVyYhCT_72hDTsI1RtptkB5P5P3OOV1g4KeY2SbPH8RXhMM8huPgyflGQ5fv9MhYJTLAJ2xbnDVLBG64S0sjMez4j-YsypLLaFY4vCunxL2lGiFSuC7vIVel59-g914Uo/s1600/unnamed.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Aurora I Went Too Far MK Remix album artwork" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZSNgJiYyZgvSRVyYhCT_72hDTsI1RtptkB5P5P3OOV1g4KeY2SbPH8RXhMM8huPgyflGQ5fv9MhYJTLAJ2xbnDVLBG64S0sjMez4j-YsypLLaFY4vCunxL2lGiFSuC7vIVel59-g914Uo/s320/unnamed.jpg" title="Aurora I Went Too Far MK Remix" width="320" /></a></div> <b><br /></b> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>MK</b> lends his production and remix skills to Norwegian singer-songwriter<b> Aurora </b>on the song “I Went Too Far” taken from her latest album, <i>All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend</i>. MK’s reputation in the world of production is nothing short of impressive. His sound can be defined as the epitome of summer and this can be heard throughout his catalogue of solo releases as well as smashing remixes. He has also had the pleasure of remixing the likes of <b> Storm Queen's Look Right Through</b>, and<b> Lana Del Rey</b> to name a few and in more recent times has lent his production skills for <b>Mary J Blige</b>.</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Fresh off the success of his latest offering with Becky Hill "Pieces of Me", MK's remix of "I Went Too Far" is truly the track for summer 2016. The track opens with Aurora’s original hummed melody and verse, over soft drums and subdued chords. In true MK style, he adds his signature chopped layering as claps kick in for the build up. MK’s remix gives the track a summery, upbeat and dance-floor feel while keeping with the haunted-nostalgic vibe of the original. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

MK Went Too Far With Aurora

 TRACK OF THE DAY  AURORA | I WENT TOO FAR (MK REMIX) MK lends his production and remix skills to Norwegian singer-songwriter...

Era Istrefi Knows You Wanna Taste It Bonbon

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: #ff0072; color: white; font-size: x-large;"> TRACK OF THE DAY </span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #ff0072; font-size: x-large;">ERA ISTREFI | BONBON</span></h2> <div> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtpgpaPQeSIyAGlOkmMhLYbQsVIXRToT6BOYKAOA8UCPKi7uXADJr1EZgVWZF_OwnBgRe9zL-ArMMWBPUJ6BxG6XkKNhlzt6sInZb2M_txkDFHaPb5QNOHuCLpwm4HDDpWTEZr_d5X-b1f6RE07BHHBKAfAqADER5r3fbls6AtmvZRvprPNGSNh0moxnr/s600/era%20isterfi%20bonbon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="era istrefi bonbon cover" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtpgpaPQeSIyAGlOkmMhLYbQsVIXRToT6BOYKAOA8UCPKi7uXADJr1EZgVWZF_OwnBgRe9zL-ArMMWBPUJ6BxG6XkKNhlzt6sInZb2M_txkDFHaPb5QNOHuCLpwm4HDDpWTEZr_d5X-b1f6RE07BHHBKAfAqADER5r3fbls6AtmvZRvprPNGSNh0moxnr/s16000/era%20isterfi%20bonbon.jpg" title="era istrefi bobon" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">"<i>Bonbon,</i> I know what you want", at first listen this voice might sound like a hybrid of <b>Sia </b>and <b>Rihanna </b>paired with a <b>Major Lazer </b>beat but, the voice belongs to Albanian upcoming pop-star <b>Era Istrefi</b>. Bonbon was first released in December of 2015 through Nesër's Youtube and quickly become a favourite racking up +30 million views. The video might have played a big part in getting Era noticed. It saw Istrefi showing off her killer dance moves on an idyllic snow-covered road in Brezovica, Kosovo wrapped up in a green parka jacket with bright pink fur (swoon) and makeup on fleek. After the viral success of the video, Era was noticed by music execs and signed to <b>Sony Music </b>and <b>Ultra Music</b>.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">In "Bonbon" Istrefi showcases her remarkable and alluring voice while the Major Lazer inspired reggae beat places this track in a class of its own. Bonbon is a contagious, vibrant track and will have you dancing and singing along in no time. Her songwriting and singing abilities have an edge and her ability to mix Albanian lyrics with English lyrics so effortlessly gives her an advantage over other upcoming pop-stars. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">The song was written by  Istrefi, Ergen Berisha, Cricket, <b>Big Bang</b>, and Toton, and was produced by Big Bang. The original song was recorded in Albanian, with some English lines, but don't fear there is a full English version available as well.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cedoBlUvBlI" width="560"></iframe></div></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Press play and let Era Istrefi give you a taste of what a Rihanna, Sia and Major Lazer collab would sound like, Bonbon (okay, okay).</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Pop us a tweet over at<a href="http://www.twitter.com/thinkinEDM" target="_blank"> thinkinedm</a> and let us know which version you prefer, Bonbon ;)</span></div> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

Era Istrefi Knows You Wanna Taste It Bonbon

 TRACK OF THE DAY  ERA ISTREFI | BONBON " Bonbon, I know what you want", at first listen this voice might sound ...