Within his mind the loops were beginning to sound. Chaos was all around, he danced long through the night doing the simple brain dance for all to see. In this place there was no judgement and a sense of curious self exploration, they would move long into the early hours. The music played loudly, the tropical drums banging furiously in the grand hall. They moved in time with the relentless percussion as the anticipation grew and grew. This was the place. 

Jascha Hagen is set to release a tropical inspired EP on Global Warming, most apt for the summer months. It also features a rather exotic remix from Dj Steef.

Simple Brain Dance / Resende

PREMIERE: Jascha Hagen - Simple Brain Dance (Dj Steef Remix)[Global Warming]

Friend began his journey as a music journalist in 2010 founding @psymedia before taking up DJing 2017. In 2018 he moved from South Africa to Vietnam and quickly established himself as a formidable DJ and promoter in the region. From sandy beaches down south to mystical caves up north, Friend played at many reputable clubs, festivals and tropical jungle raves such as Studio Adventure, Savage, Retreat (Equation), We Groove and Equinox Festival. His creatively curated 'This Is' club nights and prolific sunrise afterparties in Hanoi under his humble record label @magicboxengine also played a pivotal role in shaping the city's underground music scene.

Since returning to Cape Town in 2021, Friend has performed at renowned festivals and prolific venues such as Wolfkop Weekender, Bazique, Habitat, Into The Wild, Afrikaburn, Origin Festival and Modular Club. Often eclectic, sometimes obscure, always tasteful - Friend's forever evolving sound is heavily influenced by his nomadic travels in SE Asia, South America and Europe. Never shy to switch up the genre or tempo, his versatile approach sees him blending elements of ambient, house, minimal, techno, electro and breakbeats spanning both new school and old.

DM or email dominicirla@gmail.com for bookings.

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