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The Ethics of Holograms: Celebrating a Legacy vs. Exploiting The Dead?

By Jenna Dreisenstock Human holograms. It’s like something out of a science fiction film, or that one issue of a National Geographic Kids magazine I read in the early 2000’s which promised: hoverboards, virtual reality that EXACTLY mimics reality, doctors who could mend broken bones with the latest laser-healing technology,

Leaving Neverland: The Michael Jackson Debate

By Jenna Dreisenstock With the release of HBO’s devastating documentary Leaving Neverland, the conversation about Michael Jackson and his alleged crimes have not died down since the release, perhaps the debate has become further heated. It seems as though the world is incredibly divided on this issue, and despite Dan

[PREMIERE] Porter Robinson – Shepherdess (Skrezz Remix) – In Conversation with Synth/Bass producer, SKREZZ

“No one was mixing bass music with Synthwave, so I knew that was a niche I could start.” Interview by Arnold van der Walt One of the most exciting things about electronic music is how producers are able to perfectly blend different genres together to create a sound that sounds

Your Personal Soundtrack to Creativity: Does Music Impair Our Ability to Problem-Solve?

By: Niki van den Heever Photo by: daffa rayhan zein from Pexels A recent article published by Reading Eagle on 13 March, tells of a study done at both UK and Swedish Universities and suggest that listening to music while engaged in creative problem-solving has a serious negative impact on the brain, impairing one’s

Spotify Bites Apple with EU Complaint

By Niki van den Heever Swedish music streaming beast Spotify filed a formal complaint with the EU Commission against US rival, Apple. The accusation made was that Apple stifles its online music market competition. Spotify founder and CEO, Daniel Ek said in a statement, “In recent years, Apple has introduced

In Conversation with Uppermost on the day of his label’s first compilation release w/ Digitalism, Satin Jackets, Elder Island and more

“I avoid thinking about the end results and focus on sharing my truth instead.” Main photo credit: Pierrick Campoy Amador Interview by Arnold van der Walt French producer Uppermost is well-known for his emotive tracks that always manage to ignite the soul of the listener. With a slew of hits behind

Burning Man Engulfed By Fyre?

Written by Jenna Dreisenstock When talking about Burning Man, the first images that come to mind are certainly not air-conditioned camps, segways and festival goers glued to their phones. Right? Apparently not. As someone located outside of the USA, it comes as quite a shock to me that this is

The Commodification of Music Sub-Cultures

Written by Jenna Dreisenstock Living in a capitalist society, it’s difficult to truly consume ethically; even if we are doing our absolute best, somewhere along the production process there will always be something unethical. This does not mean we shouldn’t consume mindfully – in fact it’s the complete opposite. It’s

Loving 80’s Hits For Your Valentine: Valentine’s Day Nostalgia

By Jenna Dreisenstock Valentine’s Day – it’s one of those holidays that people either adore, or despise. It could be anything from the thought of a lovely candlelit romance with a significant other – the sadness that comes with the pressure society places on us to be in a relationship

Vimeo Roundup: 10 Refreshing Animated Shorts With Immersive Sound

By Jenna Dreisenstock Vimeo is a platform filled with inspiration for every creative alike – from short films to music videos and trailers, the sheer total of excellent films gracing Vimeo is unlike any other streaming services. With a space for filmmakers, especially independent filmmakers to showcase their work, there

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