For our 38th MBE transmission we welcome Soft-Touch Operation aka Ivan Turanjanin all the way from South Africa. Drawing inspiration from the complexities of classical symphonies right through to the raw industrial essence of electronic music, Ivan seeks out sounds and compositions that realign spaces and audiences with an eye toward the future. Magic. 

From curating small clubs to running large scale festivals, Ivan aims to re-enforce the rich traditions of electronic music history whilst lending the same passion to the advancement of underground music culture in South Africa and beyond with his various formidable event and music projects, namely @Ivan, @soft-touch-operation, @killer-robot, @dj-low-1 and @ctemf-1.

And so without further ado, a labour of love slowly begins to surface as soft-touch operation emerges somewhere between the shadows, with cerebral elegance crafting a luscious blend of low slung electro, dubious house and sinuous techno. Press play and enter the Hidden Realms...

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MBE#38: Soft-Touch Operation - Hidden Realms

“A Quest For Sonic Truth”

Drawing inspiration from the complexities of classical symphonies right through to the raw industrial essence of electronic music, Ivan Turanjanin continues to seek out sounds and compositions that realign spaces and audiences with an eye toward the future. 

Having spent many years crafting his ability to play music, he brings the same obsessive dedication to finding new ways to present it across a wide variety of arenas. 

From curating small clubs to running large scale festivals, Ivan seeks to re-inforce the rich traditions of electronic music history whilst lending the same passion to the advancement of underground music culture in South Africa and beyond

TECHNO / HOUSE / HARDGROOVE / DOWNTEMPO / PSYTECH
@intersect-experiences

Richard Limbada is an Austrian/South African DJ and producer with residencies at top venues across South Africa. Active in the local events scene since 2016, from Afrikaburn to major festivals and intimate club nights, he shapes experiences that guide from the familiar to the unexpected, moving seamlessly across genres to blend the accessible with the underground.

Owner: Intersect, Detuned events. 
Resident: Origin Nightclub (Durban, South Africa), Club 101, Tigers Milk


Notable appearances: 
Hungry4 (Cape Town)
Modular Club (Cape Town)
Revolution Festival 2024 (Johannesburg)
Valhala Festival (Cape Town)
Tribal Groove Festival ft Matchy (Cape Town)
Toybox Festival - Techno Stage (Cape Town)
Smoking Dragon NYE Festival 2020 (KZN)
Abracadabra Festival ft Miles from Mars (Durban)
Luminous Festival ft Dobe, Boogie Vice (Cape Town)
Summerdaze Beach NYE Festival (Durban)
Indigenous Frequency Festival (KZN)
Elysium Festival (Durban)
Lauhala Festival (Durban)

House is Home.

Story teller.
Ex Red Bull Music writer.

Influenced by Pneumatics, biology, and photosynthesis, PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS DIALOG (P.sd) orchestrates a dialog between the mechanical and the natural world through sound ranging from hard, distorted beats to Ambient soundscapes. 

A soul that dances between joy and melancholy, telling stories through beats.

We Groove is part of the underground scene emanating out of South East Asia. With its signature sound of house music / Downtempo and shades of techno.We Groove brings likeminded people together with quality events to the vibes of its talented DJs. Immerse yourself in the sound of We Groove and let your soul to get lost in the deep rhythm that emanate from its speakers.

𝗠𝗕𝗘. Founded and engineered in Asia.

Blasting electronic transmissions from South East Asia and beyond with productions, mixes, and events. We aim to shine some light on the music scene and give talents a platform to share their creativity. We have our club side (MBE) and kitchen groovers (SLOWLY) to reach each corner. Enjoy!

MBE#38: Soft-Touch Operation - Hidden Realms

Magic Box Engine