Currently one of the most popular electronic dance music styles in New Zealand, d&b has become intertwined with their own musical culture in exactly the same manner as dub, reggae, soul, rock and hip-hop have all become as pervasive as fluoride in water. And, Wellington’s wholehearted embrace of bass-heavy breakbeat culture, alongside other key centers like Christchurch, Auckland and Dunedin, has been a key factor in this incontestable, yet rarely publicly acknowledged cultural shift. Read More

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British DJ and Producer Ewan Pearson has just got back from his Australian tour and will be performing a DJ showcase at the concept store Colette on Friday evening (5pm local time) and live on Awdio.com, before he gets ready for his club set at the Rex Club He has become a household name in the UK with releases on Soma Records, remixing the likes of Goldfrapp and Hot Chip and as well as compilations for Kompakt and DJ Kicks. He now lives in Berlin and his latest ‘project’ is the Prenzlauerberg Complaints Choir where members of the public are invited to sing their woes and complaints. Read More

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Who said Awdio was just about clubbing and electronic music? Tonight the progressive experimental rock band Russian Circles will be taking center stage at Paris’ Glazart as part of their 2010 European tour. This three piece band hailing from Chicago have built a solid fan base over the past years with an emphasis on energetic live shows. Those who can’t make it to any of their dates will be able to enjoy this energy live on Awdio.com! Here’s a taste of what’s to come.. See more

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A disciple of Lee “Scratch” Perry, Mad Professor was one of the leading producers in dub reggae’s second generation. His Dub Me Crazy albums helped dub make the transition into the digital age, when electronic productions started to take over mainstream reggae in the ’80s. His sound is still as fresh today and he’ll be playing live at Paris’ Glazart and on Awdio.com on Friday 5th March. Read More

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Marseilles’ Japanese canteen and underground club, La Dame Noir celebrates its Ist anniversary this Saturday in French flamboyant style. They promise risky vodka shots, forbidden fruit cocktails (!?!), plenty of champagne, staff you want to go shack up with and fresh graphics. Those who can’t get to the south of France this weekend can enjoy the lunar disco and dirty house music magically spun by La Dame Noir DJs and friends, from a distance on Awdio.com on Saturday 20th February live worldwide.