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Super-talented DJ and producer, Quantor kicks of 2022 with another melodic voyage of epic trance titled Ascending Dreams out now on High Contrast Recordings, just for your listening pleasure!

Its weaving alien riff becomes a comrade as it seals a successful 2021 with a kiss, Quantors beautiful pacing of the track moving through a tingling piano breakdown seeing into the soul of the arena, upon a bedrock of brooding bass deep in thought as it holds your destiny in its hands.

A mastery of mechanics travelling at the speed of light, so you barely notice your feet leaving the ground.

Listen to the track HERE and prepare yourselves for a blasting new records from Quantor, cause it doesnt look this guy is slowing back anytime soon!

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Quantor kicks of 2022 with 'Ascending Dreams' on High Contrast Recordings - Rave Jungle

Were all so concerned about what the future holds not just the long-term future (climate change: the Earth burns, everybody dies) but the short-term future (ANC implodes, South Africa collapses, you cant get a decent coffee in Rosebank any more). And now were looking at a new year, 2022, that could easily be a repeat, perhaps with small variations, of 2020 and 2021

So I went looking for someone to predict that future. And, after a few misfires, I found a woman who could see at least something of whats looming in 2022.

Shes named Fata Cattiva. Im presuming thats a nom de clairvoyance, because Fata runs a thriving business in seeing the future, predicting whatll happen in the world and in your life, whether youll get your lover back, et cetera; also how to get that cash windfall, how to remove a curse that has been placed upon you, how to put a curse on someone, and so forth.

Shes a fully qualified sangoma, inyanga, reiki healer, Tarot decipherer, Vedic astrologer, reader of the runes and a druidess and she has the fancy furry outfits to prove it. She draws on multiple traditions, she says, in order to mobilise all the necessary cosmic forces to see to your personal desires and needs.

At present, shes doing a lot of shamanic work with The Wheel of Time matrix the hit TV series has revealed certain things to her, and although shes not going with the Dragon Reborn stuff (thats a few thousand years out of date), she has a whole lot of new fateful information to pass on.

Okay.

So off I went to Fatas place of residence and work were all working remotely now, clairvoyants especially. She says she can claim a tax rebate on the area of her home that she uses for her work, though that is in fact all of her home, because her powers extend to the whole property. Actually, she confided to me, shed like to claim a tax rebate on the whole cosmos, because the whole cosmos is her workplace, but SARS doesnt acknowledge the cosmos yet.

Enough of tax matters. We leave that to SARSs mystic department, though some claim thats a rogue unit. Apparently the International Harry Potter Institute is looking into its credentials. In the meantime, we have Fatas look into our immediate future.

I went with specific questions, but Fata said she wasnt doing questions that day. (This was 1 January, and most people were braaiing without a thought for the future.) No, she just went into a prophetic trance and began to speak in the voice of her angel-demon-guide, known as Urizen, to tell me what lay beyond the time urizen I mean horizon.

Oooh, aaahhh, aaahh Thats Fata going into a trance. It took a while. Apparently she needs some strong drink to get into that trance state a double cane and Coke, actually.

So there were a few more ooohhs and aahhhs, some groaning, some writhing about on the floor (a special carpet woven with a representation of the key constellations), some more glugging from the cane and Coke, and we were away.

I see I see come on, Urizen, what do we see?

Her voice changed into a deep, rumbling basso profundo.

It is I, Urizen, and I see

Yes, I said anxiously, what do you see, Urizen?

Quiet, said Fata. Dont interrupt.

Sorry, I said, biting my tongue. That was painful.

I see, I see What do I see?

The basso profundo got even deeper and louder. The needle showing the recording function on my phone was jumping into the red, but I dared not adjust it.

I see four horsemen!

(Ah, I thought: the Book of Revelations was right!)

Er, actually, I should say four horsepeople

Theyre galloping around the wasteland, seeking whom they may devour So to speak. Galloping, gambolling

(I wanted to ask who they were, the four horsepeople riding the four horses of the apocalypse, presumably but it was as though Fata-Urizen could read my mind and she/he went on in that booming voice.)

Okay, the one at the back yes, on the brown horse, hes going slowly Hes an old man Hes going round and round in circles, laughing to himself Chuckling He goes He he he

(Right, I thought, we know who that is.)

And then theres another, near the back Looks like hes riding a donkey, actually it isnt entirely clear Theres a lot of fog here, or maybe its smoke. Dark, black smoke.

(Are we still, I wondered, in the world of The Wheel of Time? Sounds a bit more like the End of Time, as in Loki, the Marvel Universe spinoff series But, again, Urizen-Fata read my mind.)

All time is present in Time Present! cried Urizen, sounding like a bit more of a baritone for a moment. From the End of Time, I see all time But especially the next year or so that you asked about.

Okay, I whispered.

That old guy on the old donkey Hes also going round and round And hes shouting Coal! Coal! Burn! Burn!

(Must be Uncle Gweezy, I thought.)

Hes yelling: Green transition? My gouty foot! We got no green here! Just red! And black! Black smoke, oily black smoke! Let the world burn!

(Oh dear, I thought. But I didnt want to say anything.)

And there are another two horsepeople, said Urizen. And theyre going mad, going wild The one on the black horse is galloping towards us and she, yes, its a she she has the biggest, wildest hair in South African history! And bright pink gloves!

(Gosh, I thought, pink gloves? What could that mean? Is this the female version of The Phantom of the Opera?)

The biggest! The wildest! More hair than a lead character in The Lord of the Rings! And thats without the beard!

(Hang on, are we changing horses or horsepeople in midstream here? Are we switching fantasies? I thought this was a series But, again, Urizen read my mind.)

All fantasy movies and series are present in the mind of Urizen! But especially trilogies and eight-episode series! From the vantage point of the End of Time, I see all!

(Great, I thought. Well be in the DC universe next.)

And shes riding, and riding, and fire cometh from her great sword, which she holdeth in her pink-gloved hands! She crieth, F*ck the C*nstit*tion! F*ck the r*le of l*w! Shes raising funds from dodgy businesspeople and tenderpreneurs! And taxi mafia bosses! Not to mention charismatic preachers and funeral-parlour moguls! Someone has to pay the MK veterans! The presidential bid of the One with Enormous Hair and Pink Gloves will not be cheap!

(I started doing some maths, based on the projected figures of the CR22 campaign, but Urizen was booming along.)

And theres another horse a white horse! Could it be the plague? The white horse is ridden by someone with many names except they are all the same name. Im getting an M and another M Moo Moegoe Mogoeng Mogoeng Mogoeng

(The world seemed filled with echoes going Mogoeng, Mogoeng, Mogoeng I felt a shiver down my spine.)

He rideth the white horse, and he shouteth! He curseth the 666, the Mark of the Beast, that shall infiltrate the very DNA of each person and inscribe them with the devils mark, never mind a hefty bill from your neighbourhood G5 provider!

Urizens voice grew louder:

He cometh like a prophet! [Oh dear, is my job at stake?] But he cometh, and he cometh! He is unstoppable! He sweepeth all opposition aside! He is the new Lord of All! And the people shall pick up their hoes and pangas, and they shall follow him to the ends of the Earth! Or at least to the ends of the landmass Except he may soon invade Zimbabwe! And Botswana! And he shall preach the Gospel of the Anti-666 and he shall rule forever!

Wait, wait, I stammered, terrified. I dont understand. Is all this going to happen in 2022? The pink gloves I get, and the others, but Mogoeng? Hes a retired judge. How can he ?

But Fata had fainted. And Urizen was silent. DM168

Shaun de Waal is a writer and editor.

This story first appeared in our weekly Daily Maverick 168 newspaper which is available for R25 at Pick n Pay, Exclusive Books and airport bookstores. For your nearest stockist, please click here.

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The 11th anniversary celebration of Afrojack & Steve Aokis No Beef continues, lining up a second round of titanic talent to remix the iconic dance hit. Featuring the eminent talents of R3HAB, Timmy Trumpet, Gabry Ponte, and DLMT, the Remixes Part 2 roll out the red carpet for Afrojack & Steve Aokis 2011 release, infusing the timeless tune with a heaping dose of modern rave energy.

The Remixes Part 2 are led by Dutch house kingpin R3HAB, who ups the ante on the meaty original with sharp synth stabs and a revitalized rave agenda. Between breakthrough remixes from Rihanna, Drake, Taylor Swift, and Lady Gaga, to his duo of charting LPs, its clear that any tracklist featuring R3HAB is certified as quality. With his third album on deck, his remix of No Beef serves as a satiating taste of whats to come.

Never one to miss a party is Australias Timmy Trumpet, who brings a fresh take to his always impressive sound with his remix of No Beef. A melting pot of acid techno and trance influences, Timmys remix shows a new rift to his ever-evolving sound. After his breakout release, Freaks, which has been spun over 500 million times, and his 2020 LP, Mad World, Timmy Trumpet has asserted himself as one of the frontmen of dance music today, with his latest remix of Afrojack & Steve Aokis No Beef explaining exactly why.

Also entering the fray is Italian superstar Gabry Ponte, who fights fire with fire by giving No Beef his signature in-your-face electro house treatment. The result, like nearly everything that Ponte touches, is a larger-than-life recipe for successready for everything from festivals to the playlists. A modern marauder of innovative beats, Gabry Pontes tracks like Monster, and the more recent Thunder, paint a picture of an artist who simply cannot miss.

Last but not least is DLMT, who leans on thick, bouncing kicks, laserlike synths, and a purring bassline for a club-ready fix. Its a birthday in true EDM style, taking the music as wide and far as possible, providing the legendary No Beef with a new, inspired set of DJ weapons. Enjoy the party, and remember No Beef!

No Beef is an absolute classic track that Afrojack & I collaborated on 11 years ago. When we realized we were coming up on the anniversary of the release, we just had to bring the track back with a set of brand-newremixes including one I made myself. Im so excited for you guys to hear these new takes on one of my old favorites.

Steve Aoki

11 years later and the crowd always goes wild whenever I play No Beef! Steve and I had to celebrate the anniversary by giving it some fresh life with new remixes from some of our favorite artists. Hope you enjoy!

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Zepp is Funk Dave Watts Birthday Party Turned Benefit

It started out as a birthday party show. On December 30, it became a benefit performance.

Zepp is Funk, a Funked-Up Tribute to Led Zeppelin, is the name of the Dave Watts birthday party scheduled for February 5 at Cervantes Other Side in Denver, stacked to the rafters with great players (and many more likely to join in). Watts is the drummer of The Motet, a band he founded in 1998. Since then, the band has played to millions of fans.

Watts world, and that of his family and friends and thousands of people in Superior, Colorado, was ravaged by the Marshall Fire December 30. Most people lost everything as the fire ripped through the area with hurricane winds in excess of 100 mph. Since that time, there have been numerous benefit shows around the area and across the country in support of those who lost their homes. Some of those have been specifically for Watts, Danielle Nicole Gregory, MC PK Williams, and their family.

Recently, Watts post this photograph and message about how the drummer community has selflessly pitched in to help him. The Motet just finished a run of shows in Utah, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

And, as you might expect, the birthday celebration will also be a benefit show. And what a show it will be! The musicians listed for the show include: Jason Hann (The String Cheese Incident), Joel Cummins (Umphreys McGee), Shawn Eckels (Andy Frasco & The U.N.), Todd Smallie (JJ Grey & Mofro), Tony Tyler (Tony Tyler Trance), Gabe Mervine, Kim Dawson (Matador! Soul Sounds), Nick Gerlach, and Mark Wilkolak. And you can bet there will be twice as many in the audience.

Want to help? There is a GoFundMe set up for them.

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Terry Golden has been making waves all year throughout 2021 in the dance music industry, as he celebrates another memorable year in the scene. Kicking off the new year, Terry Golden is making sure he stars off 2022 with a bang, especially with his newest release Love The World. Hailing from Denmark, Terry Golden has become somewhat of an afficionado in the dance music scene, he offers up fresh and unique music as he merges his different techniques and experiences to create truly ear-catching releases. With almost 30 years of knowledge under his belt DJing and Producing in the electronic music scene, Terry has picked up some seriously impressive career accolades along the way.

Love The World is the first of Terrys releases this year, and its setting the benchmark of what we can expect to come from Terry as the year progresses. It serves as a powerful culmination of Terrys talents in the studio, with playful and intricate melodies that surround those iconic and powerful drops that have helped to put Terrys name on the map. With a trance-like vibe melodies that make your head spin and a powerful kick drum that glues your feet to the floor, Terry is definitely starting the year off with a bang with this one.

After the immense support Terry has received in the past year, he is well on the way to the top of the pile of producers in the EDM scene. With an ever-growing fanbase of loyal listeners, Terry is constantly closing in on his organic sound, with elements that are reminiscent of the golden era of EDM and the timeless classics from the likes of Avicii and David Guetta that still go crazy on the dancefloor, mixed in with a unique and modern flair. Tune in now and check out what he has to offer.

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Dallahan and Stundom, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall ****

Dallahan are the sort of well drilled yet intuitive outfit who in another, kinder year could set the Celtic Connections Festival Club alight. However, with all (official) late night merriment cancelled at this years festival, this dynamic quartet had to get the party started in the pristine environment of the no-drinks-allowed new auditorium of the Concert Hall in front of an audience who were keen to go with them, and clapping optimistically from the start.

With a line-up comprising singer-guitarist Jack Badcock, who led on the mellow ache of an original heartbreak number, accordionist Andrew Waite, banjo and mandolin player Ciaran Ryan and fiddle prodigy Benedict Morris (the utterly undaunted new boy), they often sounded like a folk band playing rock tunes which were then spiced up with characterful instrumental passages and juicy opportunities to show off solo chops.

Their self-styled world folk sound was showcased by the gypsy freedom of a fiddle-accordion pas de deux which must have made their cosmological trance set inspired by Carl Sagan their out-of-this-world folk sound and by the time they hit their closing set of propulsive reels, this ensemble were positively zinging.

Thankfully, in all the uncertainty and restrictions, an international element to the festival has been preserved.

Copenhagen trio Stundom returned to Celtic Connections following their 2020 debut, offering a gentler class of jig than the headliners. However, fiddler Emma Elme, pianist Julian Svejgaard Jrgensen and cittern player Villads Hoffmann had some distinct tricks up their sleeve.

Their homage to cycling (downhill) captured a sense of freewheeling release, their affectionate tribute to the rollercoasters in Denmarks vintage amusement parks slightly less so, and they will almost certainly be the only act at this years festival to incorporate the enchanting tinkle of an antique music box in their set.

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